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How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

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    How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

    Hi all,

    Is there a way to create a pdf file from .txt file, or Xbasic function or another third party software?
    Let's say I have an user registration form. After user submit, I want to email user along with pdf attachment (so we don't use a pdf preview or something like that, just running in Xbasic)

    Fyi, I use email_send2 function to send email.

    - I have tried SAVE_TO_FILE() function, it's work if I create a *.txt file. But it's not working for *.pdf file (error when open that file).

    - I read on this thread,http://www.alphasoftware.com/alphafo...om-a-text-file , but how to run that third party software ?
    Maybe SYS_SHELL Function ? But it's only run for desktop application. Please show me an example to run another program from alpha if this method works.

    - I have read on thread that show an example to populate pdf when sending email. He used mandrill email function, and populate a pdf file using msg.AttachmentArrays[0], then declare msg.AttachmentArrays.file_name, msg.AttachmentArrays.file_type, msg.AttachmentArrays.file_body variables. However it's not working when I try this method in email_send2 function. (sorry I forgot the thread link)

    Thanks.

    #2
    Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

    After user submit, I want to email user along with pdf attachment
    what pdf attachment?
    thanks for reading

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      #3
      Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

      Fyi, I use email_send2 function to send email.
      email_send2 does allow attachments.
      please see documentation.
      thanks for reading

      gandhi

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        #4
        Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

        Originally posted by GGandhi View Post
        email_send2 does allow attachments.
        please see documentation.
        Hi Gandhi,

        Yes I do know email_send2 can include attachment with msg.Attahcments = "c:\xx\xxx.pdf" and can include multi files with crlf() delimiter.

        I have problem to "create" the pdf file based on datasubmitted.fieldcolumn values. So I need to define the pdf file in the xbasic function.
        The PDF file is not exist before. It created when I submit record.


        I tried SAVE_TO_FILE() function. It's only work if I save it as .txt file.

        Can we do that?
        Last edited by ferryk17; 06-28-2016, 04:53 AM.

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          #5
          Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

          datasubmitted.fieldcolumn values.
          are you talking about how to take the values from the form and make a report and attach it to the email.
          if the form has fields
          field-a
          field-b
          field-c
          then
          the report will contain
          field-a + field-b+ field-c
          ?
          looks like i need lot of explanation, right?
          thanks for reading

          gandhi

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            #6
            Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

            Originally posted by GGandhi View Post
            are you talking about how to take the values from the form and make a report and attach it to the email.
            if the form has fields
            field-a
            field-b
            field-c
            then
            the report will contain
            field-a + field-b+ field-c
            ?
            looks like i need lot of explanation, right?
            Hi Gandhi,
            So, first I need to create a report (*.rpt file) then call it in Xbasic? Can I call the report from xbasic without displaying it? I never used it so I am little bit confused.
            I usually handle report with using javascript action - open report based on report layout.

            I am sure you understand what I try to do (sorry no offense).
            I want to submit a form, then in serverside event -> after_insert_record, I need to write send email code with email_send2 function.
            The email function is working fine, and I know I can attach some files in the msg.Attachments = "" paramaters. The only problem is I don't know how to include a pdf attachment that created from my form values.

            Thanks. Sorry if I look dumb.
            Last edited by ferryk17; 06-28-2016, 05:30 AM.

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              #7
              Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

              Code:
              filePO = "c:\A5Webroot\Reports\PurchaseOrder_"+poID+"_"+date_format(date(),"yyyMMdd")+"_"+time("0h0m")+".pdf"
              	dim vReport as c
              	vReport = report.saveAs("purchase_order@[claretPOS]\claretpos.alb","PDF",vFilter,"",filePO)
              I do send email with pdf attatchments, the data from the dialog is saved to a record and the report is created and attached to the email like this.

              this xbasic script runs after saving record.
              thanks for reading

              gandhi

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                #8
                Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

                Originally posted by GGandhi View Post
                Code:
                filePO = "c:\A5Webroot\Reports\PurchaseOrder_"+poID+"_"+date_format(date(),"yyyMMdd")+"_"+time("0h0m")+".pdf"
                	dim vReport as c
                	vReport = report.saveAs("purchase_order@[claretPOS]\claretpos.alb","PDF",vFilter,"",filePO)
                I do send email with pdf attatchments, the data from the dialog is saved to a record and the report is created and attached to the email like this.

                this xbasic script runs after saving record.
                Thanks Gandhi!

                I think this is what I need. I will give it a try. :)

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                  #9
                  Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

                  I've also genereated PDF reports under xBasic control. I can add. I you want to use bar codes or non standard fonts in the PDF the fonts need to be added to the PDF report. There is a Genie for doing this.
                  Last edited by pboomwork; 06-28-2016, 12:47 PM.

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                    #10
                    Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

                    Originally posted by pboomwork View Post
                    I've also genereated PDF reports under xBasic control. I can add. I you want to use bar codes or non standard fonts in the PDF the fonts need to be added to the PDF report. There is a Genie for doing this.
                    Hi Paul,

                    which one? Thanks
                    Capture.JPG

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                      #11
                      Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

                      FINALLY IT WORKS!

                      fn = request.GetRequestTempFileName(".pdf")
                      fn = report.SaveAs(request.applicationRoot + "testpdf.a5rpt","PDF","","",fn)
                      that code generate a temporary pdf file in webroot based on repot layout, then in sending email code :
                      dim msg as P
                      msg.html_message = param_message
                      msg.to = param_to
                      msg.cc = param_cc
                      msg.bcc = param_bcc
                      msg.subject = param_subject
                      msg.Attachments = fn
                      Thanks all.
                      Last edited by ferryk17; 06-29-2016, 03:30 AM.

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                        #12
                        Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

                        exactly,
                        good.

                        if you have multiuser situation you might want to consider adding time as i did to a standard name, since each report will be unique rather than getting the name from them.
                        regardless, good job.
                        thanks for reading

                        gandhi

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                          #13
                          Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

                          Originally posted by GGandhi View Post
                          exactly,
                          good.

                          if you have multiuser situation you might want to consider adding time as i did to a standard name, since each report will be unique rather than getting the name from them.
                          regardless, good job.
                          Yes Gandhi,
                          I just want to make it works first. The next steps are easier to give a standard naming, etc.

                          vReport = report.saveAs("purchase_order@[claretPOS]\claretpos.alb"
                          Btw, I think that layout name only works for desktop application.

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                            #14
                            Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

                            Btw, I think that layout name only works for desktop application.
                            never used desktop, only involved in web apps and mobile.
                            it works both places.

                            you probably not aware of aliases, it is aliasing desktop with webroot.
                            thanks for reading

                            gandhi

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                              #15
                              Re: How to create a pdf file from txt File or Xbasic function or another Third party software?

                              Originally posted by GGandhi View Post
                              never used desktop, only involved in web apps and mobile.
                              it works both places.

                              you probably not aware of aliases, it is aliasing desktop with webroot.
                              Owh okay, my bad. I said that because when I write report.Saveas(" <-- it say click ctrl+down key to select report, but it doesn't show anything when I clicked it.

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