non-gui report generator

rbuser

Is it possible to create a non-gui report generator using report builder? I
want to create a stand alone commandline application that will get launched
by another application. I want it to read a text file for data to fill in
the report fields then generate a pdf file. Is this possible? Is there a
better way to do this?

Thanks,
Tom

nicocizik

Hi Tom,

This should be possible granted you set up your report object properly. For
instance, in code you will need to create and connect a TppReport and
TextPipeline perhaps. You will also need to assign the proper device and
file name to be exported as well as setting items such as ShowPrintDialog
and ShowCancelDialog to False.

For an example of creating a report completely in code, take a look at the
ReportBuilder Developer's Guide located in the \RBuilder\Developer's
Guide\... directory or look in the "Code Based" thread inside the Tech-Tips
newsgroup.

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Regards,

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