Error Message when a Label dropped into any Band.

rbuser

"Canvas does not support drawing"

I get the above error message when ever I drop a label into any of the three
bands Header, Detail or Footer. But the label sticks on to the band. Again
when I try to change the font etc of the Label the same error message
appears. I need a quick remeady please.

Thanks in Advance !

Moorthy
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digitalmetaphors

Sounds like the printer driver is not installed correctly or otherwise not
cooperating. When a label is dropped on a report, the printer driver is used
to measure the text and to calculate the width that the label needs to be.
The screen canvas is not used, unless you set the
Report.PrinterSetup.PrinterName to Screen.

Try reinstalling the printer driver with the latest one available from the
printer manufacturer. If that doesn't help, then try installing an HP
LaserJet 4 or 5 driver as the default printer (you don't need a printer to
have a driver installed). Restart Delphi and retest.

What printer are you using? I can install the latest driver and test it at
design time.


Cheers,

Jim Bennett
Digital Metaphors

rbuser

Thanks Jim,

You are right. Im using a Virtual printer server, there was a networking
problem regarding port settings, I corrected it and now Im back on track.