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Choosing a printer
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05/08/1999 17:30:02
 
 
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05/08/1999 17:25:37
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Visual FoxPro
Category:
Reports & Report designer
Miscellaneous
Thread ID:
00250441
Message ID:
00250454
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I saw the SET PRINTER, but it seemed like a DOS holdover. I'll give it a shot.

Thanks,

Michelle


>DOh!
>
>You are correct, milady!
>
>Try using:
>
>myprinter = getprinter()
>set printer to (myprinter)
>report form myreport to print off
>set printer to
>
>I might have some syntax above wrong, but you get the idea...
>
>>I looked at the report command and I don't see any place to put a printer name. That's why I'm asking.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Michelle
>>
>>
>>>I think there is a getprinter function and then you can issue your report form with that printername.
>>>
>>>>Ok, I've found out how to call up the printer dialog and get the name of the printer. Now how do I tell the report to print to that printer?
>>>>
>>>>I know I can add PROMPT, but if I'm printing 100 reports, I don't think the user will be pleased with choosing the printer 100 times. :)
>>>>
>>>>Michelle
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