vpxPrint version 8
| A true printing system for PROGRESS. |
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What's the solutions for printing from a PROGRESS application ?
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PROGRESS
4GL
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fixed fonts, no drawing, no pictures... | |
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Report
Builder
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but some queries are too long in time or can't be done without the 4GL language flexibility. You need to start on standalone DB server if you have a local DB on a PC. | |
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Actuate
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too complex for simple queries. Excessive load time | |
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Third-part
products
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Other
print softwares are, of course, very good products. But you must learn
how to program them... The OCX are 32 bits solutions only. |
With vpxPrint::
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PROGRESS compatible mode : |
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The more 'easy to learn' interface : you will be able to write or update your first program in less than 5 minutes. (Assume that you already understand '<B>Bold characters</B><FArial><P12>'). |
| 3. | You can draw lines and frames anywhere you want in the page. Thickness adjustable. Independent printer line thickness |
| 4. | The print process can be started IMMEDIATELY ! NO WAIT ! |
| 5. | Orientation change within the same report : Portrait - Landscape. |
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Bitmaps, jpeg, wmf, emf and ico are supported with/without stretching. Texts with transparent background. |
| 7. | Access any point in the page, in any order |
| 8. | Identify points in the page to draw from or to go to... |
| 9. | Proportional fonts, multiple size, CPI, LPI, FONT Color |
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Print the total of pages anywhere in your report. ( Page <> of <> ) |
| 11. | Print PREVIEW |
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Precise
absolute positioning of text : for printing on forms, labels,
or cheques. You can truncate a text within a given width. |
| 13. | Frame support and colored fonts |
| 14 | Filled rectangles with/without [round] corners and borders, ellipses, fine control on color (RGB). Print a gradient in your page background ! |
| 15. | Select a tray (bin) and/or send your own escape sequence for each page of your report. |
| 16. | Support of international character sets |
| 17. | Enhanced support of automatic PROGRESS mode with multiple frames. |
| 18. | xPrint file VIEWER to view, print or exchange your xPrint files with other sites. Call xPrint from the explorer WINDOW. Use vpxPrint with 16 bits applications. |
| 19. | A lot of free entry points in the DLL: getPrinterList, getPrinterFonts, getScreenFonts, getTextWidth, dialogFont. All are FREE ! |
| 20. | Internationalization and barcodes support. |
| 21. | vpxPrint to HTML export option |
| 22. | PDF interface. Create ACROBAT readable files. Choose your preview mode for any report : vpxPrint or Acrobat Reader. |
| 23. | Export interface: export in TIF (FAX compatible), JPEG, EMF, BMP, TGA,PCX, PDF, HTML, EXCEL |
| 24. | Send
your reports by mail either in PDF or vpxPrint format. Direct printing, enhanced justification options and many more... |
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vpxPrint
ACTIVE-X |
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xDict,
a smooth replacement of PROGRESS Data Dictionary report, xDBAnal, a free tool to analyze your data base definitions and show the inaccurate settings of index. |
| 27. | EXCEL export |
DOWNLOAD vpxPrint now ! (~8 Mb)
| vpxPrint screen_shots | Some views of the vpxPrint system. |
| xDict screen-shots | PROGRESS DB schema with vpxPrint. |
| vpxPrint Companion | Wysiwig design of vpxPrint pages. |
| PROGRESS DB analyze with vpxPrint | Analyze your DB with vpxPrint. Keys index indicators. |
| vpxPrint on-line help | Access the vpxPrint on-line help system. |
| vpxPrint - Future version | See the new functionalities of the next version. |
| vpxPrint - Price List |
Presentation and self-tutorial
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English
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Français
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| You already have Powerpoint | ||
| Download vpxPrint WITH PPT viewer |
vpxPrint tips, a collection of procedures and useful tips !
Some examples...
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Viewed
with vpxPrint
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PDF
with Acrobat Reader
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The same report can be displayed with vpxPrint, Acrobat Reader or Internet Explorer ! Create PDF documents or WEB pages from within your application... |
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