>Hi Borislav, thanks for your feedback.
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>I have a database field that needed to be updated when a report is physically printed. So I guess my best bet is to disable the print button in the print preview toolbar (I am using VFP9) and have another button or menu item for the user to print the report straight to the printer then.
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>I am wondering is there a better way?
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>>>Hi all,
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>>>Is there a way to know that a report is physically printed rather then just previewing it?
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>>>Thanks in advance.
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>>You could know if the report is sent to spooler, but physically printed - no (w/o asking the user).

You didn't have to disable Print button, you still can know that the report is SEND to the spooler. BUT you are not able to know if the report is Physicaly printed. What happens if the report is sent to spoolre , but the printer is off and then user just delete the printer job?