HtmlConverter.convert fails on Win2008 Server

[Igor Ivanov]

When we deploy our conversion code to production server, using Windows Server 2008 - our code gives following error:

Line of code that fails:
HtmlToPdfResult result = html.Convert("http://google.com", ImageType.Metafile, (int)width, -1, AspectRatio.KeepWidth);

MESSAGE: Exception of type 'System.Web.HttpUnhandledException' was thrown.

STACK TRACE: at System.Web.UI.Page.HandleError(Exception e)
at System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain(Boolean includeStagesBeforeAsyncPoint, Boolean includeStagesAfterAsyncPoint)
at System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequest(Boolean includeStagesBeforeAsyncPoint, Boolean includeStagesAfterAsyncPoint)
at System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequest()
at System.Web.Util.AspCompatApplicationStep.System.Web.HttpApplication.IExecutionStep.Execute()
at System.Web.HttpApplication.ExecuteStep(IExecutionStep step, Boolean& completedSynchronously)

[Thiruvenkadam E]

Hi Igor,

Thank you for your interest in Syncfusion products.

We are currently working on this and we will update the status of the same on or before 16th September 2009.

Please let us know if you need any further information.

Regards,
Thiru

[Igor Ivanov]

I have managed to fix the problem by copying microsoft.mshtml.dll into bin folder of my ASP.Net application.

Also, there is another solution discussed here:
http://objectmix.com/dotnet/104492-how-ensure-microsoft-mshtml-deployement-machines.html

[Thiruvenkadam E]

Hi Igor,

Thanks for the update.

Glad to hear that the problem has been resolved.

Please let us know if you need any further information.

Regards,
Thiru

[Igor Ivanov]

Actually, problem is still around.
From time to time application throws error
MESSAGE: Exception of type 'System.Web.HttpUnhandledException' was thrown.

And conversion is very slow even for simple documents...

[Thiruvenkadam E]

Hi Igor,

We are sorry for the inconvenience caused,

We are trying to reproduce the reported issue in our testing envinonment and we will get back to you with in one business day.

Thanks you for your patience.

Regards,
Thiru

[Karthik M]

Hi Igor,

We just heard from Chris that the reported problem has been resolved/ no longer reproduced on your side. However, please do let us know if you face any difficulties in the future.

Thank you for using Syncfusion Products.

Best Regards,
Karthik