Printing problem

[Baal80]

Hi,

I just want to print a text contained in a TMemo object. When I execute the following code:

MyMemo->Print("*** TITLE ***");

an error occurs stating that "There is no default printer currently selected" despite the fact that I HAVE a default printer selected in Control Panel->Printers.

What is the problem? Can you help me?
Thanks.

 

[2ffat]

Have you told your program the handle of the default printer?


James P. Cottingham
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[Baal80]

No, I haven't. In fact, I've merely rewritten the example of Print() function from the Builder's help. Can you tell me how to create the handle you talk about?

 

[2ffat]

The easiest way is to put a TPrintDialog component on the form. Another way is to use the SetPrinter and Printer functions of the Printer.hpp file.

I must admit, I've never had to use the Windows printer in one of my programs. Post here again after you looked up the help information on the dialog and printer functions. I have some books I can look info up in.

James P. Cottingham
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^{To determine how long it will take to write and debug a program, take your best estimate, multiply that by two, add one, and convert to the next higher units.}