Multiple Reports

Michael RileyMichael Riley
edited 2:24PM in FastReport 4.0
I will be upgrading from Delphi 2010 to Delphi XE2 soon and I have a question about FastReport. Does your component allow for combining multiple reports into one print job?

For example: I want to combine Report1 & Report2 & Report3 into one print job and have them print or display in a preview window.

If the answer to the above is Yes, then can I combine reports with different orientation into one print job?

For example:

Report1 (Portrait)
Report2 (Landscape)
Report3 (Portrait)

I'd like to combine all three into one print job.

Thanks,
Michael Riley
GySgt USMC Retired

Comments

  • technisofttechnisoft
    edited 2:24PM
    Yes it can combine reports.
    I am not so sure about the orientation change but I think it should handle that.
  • Michael RileyMichael Riley
    edited 2:24PM
    I need to know for sure wether it allows for mixing orientations within a single print job.
  • technisofttechnisoft
    edited April 2012
    Michael Riley wrote: »
    I need to know for sure wether it allows for mixing orientations within a single print job.
    Why not write a small test project? If it works in D2010 it will work in XE2 too. Or will this be a new purchase or implementation of FastReport?
  • Michael RileyMichael Riley
    edited 2:24PM
    technisoft wrote: »
    Why not write a small test project? If it works in D2010 it will work in XE2 too. Or will this be a new purchase or implementation of FastReport?
    I do not currently own FastReports. I'm planning on upgrading to Delphi XE2 which comes with FastReports but I'd like to know ahead of time wether this capability exists. I have sent Alexander an email and I'm eagerly awaiting a reaponse.
  • technisofttechnisoft
    edited 2:24PM
    Michael Riley wrote: »
    Michael Riley wrote: »
    Why not write a small test project? If it works in D2010 it will work in XE2 too. Or will this be a new purchase or implementation of FastReport?
    I do not currently own FastReports. I'm planning on upgrading to Delphi XE2 which comes with FastReports but I'd like to know ahead of time wether this capability exists. I have sent Alexander an email and I'm eagerly awaiting a reaponse.
    Be aware that the FR version included in XE/XE2 is VERY limited and IMO not good enough for any commercial use. For such purposes you will need FR Standard or better. The ability to use scripts is essential to preserve one's sanity. It makes life so much easier.
  • technisofttechnisoft
    edited April 2012
    Michael Riley wrote: »
    Michael Riley wrote: »
    Why not write a small test project? If it works in D2010 it will work in XE2 too. Or will this be a new purchase or implementation of FastReport?
    I do not currently own FastReports. I'm planning on upgrading to Delphi XE2 which comes with FastReports but I'd like to know ahead of time wether this capability exists. I have sent Alexander an email and I'm eagerly awaiting a reaponse.
    I can confrim that it is possible. It depends however on the 'PrintOnPreviousPage' setting. If that is set to TRUE in the report it will continue with the previous page orientation, if FALSE it will change orientation. Quite logical actually.

    I attach a screen snapshot of a composite report of 4 separate reports merged into one.
  • gpigpi
    edited 2:24PM
    See a small report template with mixed page orientation in attach

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