Scanned forms in VFP 7

[michaelkatz]

I am responsible for an application that does the following:

Collects data for local Government tax forms. The filled in tax forms are then printed to a LASER printer using printer fonts (Soft Fonts), which are downloaded to the printer. The forms are constructed line by line.

Problems:
1. Application does not print properly to deskjets or inkjets.
2. Adobe PDF writer does not recognize some of the laser commands; particularly the fonts selection commands.
3. If there are even minor changes to the form, it can require major time to redesign it.

I would like to scan the form, fill in the blanks, and print it using true type fonts.

Is this practical in VFP 7 ?
Will it solve my problems ?

I hope my font terminology is not misleading.

Thanks for any help.

Michael
mkatzla@juno.com

 

[RLG07734]

you could try. scan the form to an image that is roughly the same size of the paper. Then use it on your report (or form) as a background image, then place the data fields where you need them.

 

[Mike Lewis]

Michael,

Have you considered creating the forms as PDF forms, using Acrobat software? It is possible to fill in and print PDF forms programmatically from within VFP. I don't know much about how to do this, but it might be worth following up. The point is that you would be able to avoid all font-related problems, as these would be hanlded by Acrobat.

Mike


Mike Lewis
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