Send a report to PDF
Learn how to send a report to PDF in Amlib.
It is possible for Amlib reports to go to a PDF creator by setting up a Printer to be a PDF creator (for example using PDF creator or Adobe PDF. This enables an Amlib report to go to a File in PDF format to send off as required – for example via Email. It also allows a picture to be included (not possible in RTF format).
- Ensure a PDF Printer is set up on the PC, such as PDF creator (or similar PDF creator tool).
- In Printers and Devices check to see the there is a PDF Printer or PDF creator.
Note: It is usually possible to set some defaults through the PDF Creator – for example – always save a File to a certain directory and use Date/Time for File names.
- Within Amlib reports, run the report as usual.
- Use the F6 Print button.
- Select From Database (if Where parameters are set up).
- Select To Printer.
- Select the PDF Creator using the Browse button.
- The Printer Setup window will display.
- Highlight the PDF creator.
- Click OK.
- The Printer name should display in the Selected Printer Field.
- Click OK.
- From Reports/Application choose RepStartSchedule.
- Ensure the Scheduler is started with the Print option ticked.
- Click OK.
- Check the Reports > Application > RepPrintProgress.
- Once the Report goes from Waiting to Printed, the PDF document should be available to be viewed or further processed. If you do not have an auto-save feature for your PDF printer then you should be prompted with a save file box and you can select a location to save the PDF.