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printer alias

edited July 2003 in General
Hi

We would like to add printer aliases to the printer selection dialog
the layout designer. These aliases refer to the actual printer where
the report will be printed. An alias is stored in a database record.

Background:
We want to use this in a multi-user setup where single layouts are
used on different working places which each have their own networked
printers, but unique sharenames on the network. The alias - printer
link is to be managed outside the layout editor.

Any suggestions? Or is there a 'windows' solution to this i missed?

Martin

Comments

  • edited July 2003
    Hi Martin,

    The Report.PrinterSetup.PrinterName list is filled by the names of the
    printers installed on your computer. These names are retrieved from Windows
    and there is no way of controlling what appears here unless you give each
    printer an alias when you install it on your machine.

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    Best Regards,

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