web printing

rbuser

Hello,
I use Delphi6, IntraWeb, ReportBuilder, Pragnaan filters for a web
application that allows users to print reports.
I have a problem with big reports:
As HTML is not a good format for printing, I generate word file (through the
pragnaan filter). This file size is about 50Mb. No good.
It also takes about 20 Min to generate.
Generating PDF is better but still no good (30Mb/12 Min). There is also a
problem with Hebrew/RTL direction that prganaan does not handle correctly.
Is there a way to use the report builder viewer on the client machine? I
assume a file in the generic RB format will be much
smaller and would also be the most accurate for printing purpose.

TIA
Israel

rbuser

> I use Delphi6, IntraWeb, ReportBuilder, Pragnaan filters for a web
the

Both of those are 3rd party products--from TExtraDev, Pragnaan or your own?
In either case I would direct that question to the relavent party.


Some years ago I created an ISAPI DLL w/ RB that did something similar to
what you are doing. Now DM has come out with RB Server and made it (1) very
easy to implement server based reports; (2) done it right including the
implementation of the tiers and put a lot of attention to caching. Downlod
the demo server and play with it, or take a look at the demos. I have a demo
at:

http://www.annuitypeople.com/CGI-Bin/Report.dll

And be sure that when viewing a report you click on the printer icon. Also
note that there is no Active X controls in this--it is pure HTML.

Enjoy

Ed Dressel

digitalmetaphors

Thanks Ed!

We also have a Server newsgroup dedicated to RB Server related questions.
You will find more information there as well as in our documentation when
you download and install the trial edition of the Report Server Edition.

Our live web demo is located at

http://www.digital-metaphors.com/RBServerLive


Cheers,

Jim Bennett
Digital Metaphors

rbuser

I don't know, I use the same tools that you are using.
I use Delphi6 and Intraweb. Believe me the best way to handle your situation
is to print to PDF files. I used it in my web application and it's perfect.
if you need further details, let me know.