Formating Output 1

[k4ghg]

I am using VB6, to save date to a file using Print #. I would like to save the data in different formates and need some help. I would like to have a simple three line header with two variables, a tile centered in the middle and than columns of data. I have no problems with the data but and having problems with the header. Is there a way to "Print #" (or some other output function) to file using X,Y locations? At this time I need to solve this problem with code because I cannot add ocx's or other controls.

Example output:
Name: Sam Date:
Salesman: Joe Num:

This is a sales record for Joe:
sales Jan Feb Mar.............................................Total

Thanks Ronnie

 

[HughLerwill]

At the end of the day I imagine you are going to Print the file to a printer or to a screen/ form etc.

In a text file you have no control of x, y positions of your text so when you Print its contents it is best to use a fixed space font (typically Courier new). Given a fixed space font you can then control x position using spaces/ tabs and y position using carriage return/ line feeds.

When you create the file in code you may find the the Space$() and Tab() Statements in vb useful checkout vb help.

 

[k4ghg]

Thanks for your help.