>Naomi,
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>>The problem with TYPE that it also shows output on the form. I don't see NOSHOW option in this command.
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>Just answered in my other post in this thread ... wrap TYPE with SET CONSOLE OFF.
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>>Also how can I set the printer into landscape format before printing? And how can I figure out if it has to be set in this mode?
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>No idea :(
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>Another idea: Why not create a simple VFP report that sets landscape orientation and that contains a single stretched text field. Load your text file contents into a one record/one memo field cursor used as the source table for your report.
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>Added benefits to above technique:
>- your own custom headers and footers (page numbers!)
>- control over font name and style by hacking your FRX
>- print preview option
>- PDF option if using XFRX or other 3rd party report tools
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>Malcolm

The files already exist. My form is for re-printing existing saved reports (pr, txt and PDF formats).