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Incorporating printer setup in print 3

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Hi,

I'm developing reports using crystal reports with version 8 and viewing them in my app in VB6. The reports are created in Crystal .rpt format and loaded onto the viewer at runtime using rdc.

I was wondering if there is a way to enhance the screen that pops up when the print button is clicked. Currently, the user does not have the ability to change the printer on that screen. Is it possible to have the printer selection info on that screen?? If so, can someone give me some sample code to get me started??

Thanks
 
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sorry I think that API call is encapsulated with the ActiveX and can not be altered.

You might be able to use the RDC report.print method to do this...can't recall off the top of my head. It might do the same thing. Steven Fowler, Principal
steve.fowler@fowlerconsulting.com
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I had the same problem. I ended up creating a new form using the API. You must disable the CR print button and add a new one to use it though. It works perfectly. I added orientation and such. E-mail me if you would like the code!
Brett
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Brett,

So you disabled the print option of the ActiveX, and right above it is a custom print button, that will perform the standard windows print dialog...

Please share you solution with the rest of the board. Steven Fowler, Principal
steve.fowler@fowlerconsulting.com
- Development, Training, and Consulting
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Thank you to both steven and brett for helping me out with this problem. I'm trying out the sample code that Brett has kinda provided us with, and it's been a great help.
 
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