Modify RB default printer dialog box

rbuser

Hello, I need to modify the default printer dialog box from RB to disable
all fields except the selection printer combo box, is there any way to do
so?
I'm using Delphi XE2 with Report Builder 14.08 build 48.




Thanks in advance.

nicocizik

Hi Martin,

All dialogs in ReportBuilder are replaceable. Take a look at the
following article on how to replace a dialog in ReportBuilder with your
own custom one.

http://www.digital-metaphors.com/rbWiki/Plugins/Dialogs/Replaceable_Dialogs

rbuser

"Nico Cizik (Digital Metaphors)" escribi? en

nicocizik

Hi Martin,

It looks the same because it is a copy of the original. The example
simply copied the existing print dialog, renamed the class and
registered it to be used instead of the default, but no changes were made.

Now any changes you make to the MyPrintDlg.pas will show up when you
print the report. As an example, try adding the following code to the
TmyPrintDialog.Init; routine in the MyPrintDlg.pas file.

Color := clRed;

Now when you run the project and try to print, you will see the print
dialog is red.

Note that this example is using an outdated version of the Print Dialog.
For your final product, I suggest copying the ppPrnDlg.pas file
located in the \RBuilder\Source\.. directory as your starting point.

rbuser

rbuser

"Martin Acevedo" escribi? en el mensaje

nicocizik

Hi Martin,

In the example, at the bottom of the MyPrintDlg.pas file you will see
the "initialization" and "finalization" sections. Inside there you will
see calls to register the custom forms with ReportBuilder.

initialization

ppRegisterForm(TppCustomPrintDialog, TmyPrintDialog);

finalization

ppUnRegisterForm(TppCustomPrintDialog);

Placing these calls in the init/final section will register the forms
for your entire application. You can remove these calls and place them
inside your application code so the form is only used in certain
circumstances.

rbuser

nicocizik

Hi Martin,

You will need to trace this AV to see what is causing the problem. It
is likely an invalid object reference.

If you are able to recreate this issue with a simple example or the
example we provided in the article, please send it to us and we'll take
a look at it for you. Send all files in .zip format to
support@digital-metaphors.com.