@ Say graphic printing issue

[MdotButler]

I have a check print program that because it has to switch printer trays is not done using a standard FoxPro FRX report. Instead I use a "Set Device to Print" and issue "@row, column SAY 'ssssssss'" type commands. In VFP 7 I used to be able to send the check signature image using:

@lnRow,lnColumn SAY 'signature.bmp' BITMAP SIZE 3,20 ISOMETRIC

This has worked from FoxPro 2.6 through VFP 7. Now in VFP 9 I get a syntax error. Basically I have to remove the "SIZE 3,20 ISOMETRIC" parameters. Is there another way to accomplish this, or do I have to make the image the correct size. I am afraid if I do the latter that the signature image will print differently on different printers.

Any suggestions out there?

Thanx
Mark

 

[white605]

Have you tried Set Compatible Foxplus
According to help it does affect the @say command, but possibly not all of it. The help files says
"@say.....with chr(7)" but it may be worth a try.
wjwjr

This old world keeps spinning round - It's a wonder tall trees ain't layin' down

 

[MdotButler]

The reported SYNTAX error is not being reported correctly. The suggestion of setting compatibility had no effect. I have narrowed the error down to the line that is sending printer setup commands. The ESC+'E' is a printer reset command.

*pcPrinter='\\MXW2\HP LASERJET 2430 PCL 6'
pcPrinter=GETPRINTER()
pcEndPrint=CHR(27)+'E'

SET PRINTER TO NAME (pcPrinter)
SET DEVICE TO PRINT
??? pcEndPrint && --comment this line and no syntax error--

@1,10 SAY 'C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT VISUAL FOXPRO 9\FOX.BMP' BITMAP SIZE 3,20 ISOMETRIC
@7,10 SAY 'Next line ...'
*
SET DEVICE TO SCREEN
SET PRINTER TO

I currently have VFP 9 with SP1 installed. I do not think this has to do with service packs but can someone try it with VFP 9 SP2? If not service pack oriented can someone spot something I am doing wrong.

Thanx
Mark