PDF export "still" converts vector graphics, barcodes and stuff to JPEG
I use a TMetaFile in my report and when I use the "Microsoft Print to PDF" printer the PDF will be generated correctly with vector graphics inside the report. But when I use the native PDF export inside the FastReport Engine it will be still converted to images only. This problem is not new, see here also Fast Report 4 - Topic
As you can see this was a problem in FastReport 4 already. When can we expect a better native PDF export inside FastReport? It's really confusing and support really bad quality even with 100% JPEG settings. I try to understand why RTF needs to be converted to images but why don't use TMetaFile (vector based) etc. as vector during export?
We really need a feature request with high priority here. Any developers here who can give us more details about the currrent roadmap and the future of the VCL edition of FastReports?
As you can see this was a problem in FastReport 4 already. When can we expect a better native PDF export inside FastReport? It's really confusing and support really bad quality even with 100% JPEG settings. I try to understand why RTF needs to be converted to images but why don't use TMetaFile (vector based) etc. as vector during export?
We really need a feature request with high priority here. Any developers here who can give us more details about the currrent roadmap and the future of the VCL edition of FastReports?
Comments
Date of release of FR 6 VCL is unknown. During this year (may be)
At this moment try to use PDF printer or SynPDF (see FR's Demos\SynPDF folder)
Also, the clipping box for the numeric text partially clips the left-most bar, leaving an odd little tab.
The EAN 8 one gives a partial bar as well, which is bad if it's supposed to be a full bar.
I'm using PDF-XChange for this.