Re: Problem with paper size in Report Builder (Dev 2K)

On Sat, 19 Apr 2003 16:27:53 GMT, Tim Ashman <tim_mapson_at_ashmans.net> wrote:

Hi!

Thank for your advice but it don't seem to work.

In System parameter, Orientation offer me the choice from "Landscape" or "Portrait".

>You may want to set the System Parameters. There should be one called
>Orientation. Set it from default to whatever size you wish. You can also
>include these variables on your report parameter screen and let the user
>select the different options.
>
>
>Ghost wrote:
>
>> Hi! :)
>>
>> Here is my problem:
>>
>> ====================================
>> I use Developper 2000: Report Builder 6.0.5.28.0
>> Forms Builder 6.0.5.0.2
>> My os is Windows 2000 Pro
>>
>> ====================================
>> I create 3 reports with report builder.
>> I need to print the first on "Legal" paper size.
>> The second on "Letter" paper size.
>> The Third on "A5" paper size.
>>
>> I adjusted all the margin in all the report. In the live previewer,
>> all reports are fine.
>> The "Legal" report take 8 1/2 x 14 inch.
>> The "Letter" report take 8 1/2 x 11 inch.
>> The "A5" report take 8 1/4 x 5 13/16 inch.
>>
>> The problem is when I do "File" - "Page Setup", the paper size is
>> always set to letter.
>> I think that is the default setting for my printer.
>>
>> I don't know if there is some parameter that I can use to set the
>> default paper size for each report.
>>
>> I don't want to manually set the paper size because these reports will
>> be run 40 times a day. And they will always be printed in order. I
>> can't regroup all the "Letter" report then proceed with the "Legal".
>>
>> I will probably use Form Builder to run the reports.
>>
>> The reason why I need the right paper size is simple. My printer
>> choose from different tray when the paper is set legal or set to
>> letter. And there is différent paper color for differents usages.
>>
>> If you need more informations, just tell me.
>>
>> Thank in Advance
>> Phil
>>
>> (Excuse my english mistakes, it's not my first language)
Received on Tue Apr 22 2003 - 17:49:58 CEST