How to save a datatable to SQL database in a column and later retrieve that convert to pdf in a tabular format in c#

Question

I have a requirement where I have to save a datatable to the sql db in a single column and later retrieve that on user action and convert that to pdf which looks exactly like a table. Request you to suggest the best way for this..

Mods - Please this is not a duplicated. I have to retrieve the data and convert that to a pdf in tabular format.

Answer 1

Using MigraDoc as an open source .NET library to export a DataTable to PDF. For exporting data table into pdf please refer here

And for saving into database

I would create, if possible, a xml field inside the sql database and save the datatable as xml

XML Support in Microsoft SQL Server

and

C# and Vb.net example for XML data type tips in SQL Server

should help you

another example took from here

Answer 2

If it's data save it as data and transform it in the requester's format as you select it. If its a document save it as a document. What you suggest is the worst of all options.

Xml is an option as mentioned but you can't beat actually storing your data as data.