We have a problem with an application that uses ReportBuilder. When the application runs on Windows2000 there is no problem but when we run it on WindowsXP the preview throws "Canvas does not allow drawing".
The exception 'Canvas does not allow drawing' occurs when RB cannont access the printer. Typically this is thrown when there is not a default printer installed. Try installing a printer on the machine that has the problems (even if there is not one connected to it). As an alternative, you can also set the PrinterName property to Screen so ReportBuilder will be able to generate reports without the use of a printer driver. As always, be sure you have the latest versions of your printer and video drivers installed.
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The exception 'Canvas does not allow drawing' occurs when RB cannont access
the printer. Typically this is thrown when there is not a default printer
installed. Try installing a printer on the machine that has the problems
(even if there is not one connected to it). As an alternative, you can also
set the PrinterName property to Screen so ReportBuilder will be able to
generate reports without the use of a printer driver. As always, be sure
you have the latest versions of your printer and video drivers installed.
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Nico Cizik
Digital Metaphors
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