>I use a Dot Matrix Printer.
>I need to generate a Text file from my report, so that it can be edited and then printed. But issuing REPORT FORM ... to abc.txt ASCII causes fields to be truncated. But when i print the report directly to printer then the output is correct. I am using Draft 10 font in the report itself, I have to stretch all the fields to get the output.
>This doesn't make sense, has someone experienced this? what can be the solution?
Because of difficulties in aligning data, I ended up creating download #
9991.
This is not WYSIWYG. Also, you can not use your existing reports - you must program them again for this class.
On the other hand, the class gives you most features available in the report writer. Output to Excel is also supported.
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