Archive background

rbuser

Hi

I have raf files of printed reports stored in the database. I have a
custom form that views/prints these archive files.

What I need is a background image like a watermark for some of these
reports. But this image is not avaliable when the archive is generated
(and never will be). One of then is a large red CANCELLED sign placed
diagonally etc.

Any ideas?

D7, RB9 (I can/will upgrade to RB10 if that makes any difference)

Best regards
Bora Aydemir

nicocizik

Hi Bora,

This can be done by manually adding a drawcommand to each page before it is
sent to the device. Take a look at the following example of creating a
unique caption for each copy of an archive file. It uses the
PrinterDevice.ReceivePage event to add the drawcommand.

http://www.digital-metaphors.com/tips/UniqueCaptionArchive.zip

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Regards,

Nico Cizik
Digital Metaphors
http://www.digital-metaphors.com

rbuser

Thanks for the reply

It works when printing, but I couldn't get it to work when rendering to
screen. Does it use a different event?

bora

nicocizik

The example specifically works with the printer device, you will need to
also implement the ScreenDevice.ReceivePage event to see the effects on
screen.

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Regards,

Nico Cizik
Digital Metaphors
http://www.digital-metaphors.com