Pdf App¶ ↑

Generating reports in pdf format using prawn gem

clone the app then follow the steps:

step 1: bundle install

step 2: rake db:create #creating database

step 3: rake db:migrate #migrating tables

step 4: rake db:seed #for sample data

step 5: Add gem ‘prawn’ gem ‘prawnto’ in gem file then bundle install

step 6: to generate all records in pdf create a action in controller

ex:

def report
end

step 7: create routes ex:

resources :products do
  collection do 
    get 'report'
  end
end

step 8:

create pdf file with prawn extension in the specific folder

ex:

report.pdf.prawn

for prawn pdf methods download the below link and enjoy with pdf methods prawnpdf.org/manual.pdf