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    #16
    Re: Print a file

    my thought is to embed the pdf file
    Which object type did you have in mind to hold the pdf.
    There can be only one.

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      #17
      Re: Print a file

      A super control enmbedded in a form
      I have tried this already but whilst the form prints, the pdf does not

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        #18
        Re: Print a file

        I experimented with the same but it is actually a pdf viewer supercontrol if I'm not mistaken. The capability to print the pdf itself is built into the supercontrol and leads one to set the print options via the printer driver dialog of the chosen printer. Much the same if an activex object is used. I haven't had any success getting an ole object to work.

        Did a search and found some advice on using an ole object and a pdf.

        You need to disable Adobe reader version X enhanced security in two places. Under Preferences - uncheck enable protected mode at startup, and under Security (Enhanced) uncheck enable enhanced security.
        Not sure this will give you what you need but it's embedded in the form, not just in a viewer control.

        You can also embed the ole object in a report.
        Last edited by Stan Mathews; 03-20-2015, 09:39 AM.
        There can be only one.

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          #19
          Re: Print a file

          Still no luck so far, any other suggestions out there?
          Thanks
          Terry

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            #20
            Re: Print a file

            Use a batch file to print.

            I don't remember all the syntax, but I believe it might work. You can change the name of the file by writing into the bat file from alpha, the run the bat file.

            It has been a number of years since I did similar.
            Dave Mason
            [email protected]
            Skype is dave.mason46

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              #21
              Re: Print a file

              & set the printer options at the time of the print via xbasic
              Not sure that's supported in a batch file.
              There can be only one.

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                #22
                Re: Print a file

                I am not sure either stan. Like I said, it has been a long time since I did it.
                Seemed like Terry was running out of options.
                Dave Mason
                [email protected]
                Skype is dave.mason46

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                  #23
                  Re: Print a file

                  I think I need 2 new functions
                  :FILE.PRINTER_OVERRIDE( Printer_Name as C [, Printer_Options as P [, Save_Old_Options as P ]] )

                  :FILE.PRINT( File Name as C )

                  If anyone is able to work these out for me as I seem to be stuck.

                  Thanks
                  Terry

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                    #24
                    Re: Print a file

                    Terry, if you simply wish to set a specific printer option such as duplex and/or landscape for specific jobs I think it would be a lot easier to just install a second copy of the printer and set it up as required. I've just tested this in Windows 8 on a network attached printer, setting the 2nd copy to landscape and it took me about 5 minutes from start to finish.

                    Use this method along with some of the previously suggested options to select the correct printer and problem (with a little testing) solved.

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                      #25
                      Re: Print a file

                      or even one

                      :FILE.PRINT( File Name as C [,Printer_Name as C [, Printer_Options as P ]] )

                      Thanks
                      Terry

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