Help with CutePDF

[Guest]

I think I've read every post here regarding Access reports to PDF, but I
can't solve my problem.

I have code that works fine to create a PDF file from a report using a
unique name that becomes the PDF filename. What I need is an automated
process that will create the PDF file and then open it for viewing. I can
create it. I can open it for viewing. But I can't automate or override the
CutePDF dialog box that wants me to press Enter to save the file. I have to
press Enter, and then click another button on my form that opens the
hyperlink. What I want is a single click that executes the job stream without
user intervention required.

What am I missing?

 

[Douglas J. Steele]

I believe that's a limitation in CutePDF.

You could try PDF995 http://www.pdf995.com or you can take a look at what
Stephen Lebans has at http://www.lebans.com/reporttopdf.htm

 

[Guest]

Thanks, Doug.

I'll give it a shot. This is new to me and I was happy I made it work. It
was actually very easy, and I hope the switch to pdf995 is easy too. The
price is right. )

Nancy

 

[Douglas J. Steele]

Stephen's solution is priced right as well... <g>

 

[Guest]

Yes. I looked at it and felt it was over my head. I got lost in the
ReadMeFirst file.

 

[Joe Cilinceon]

I actually bought PDF995 for $9.95US and I'm very happy with it. It was easy
to setup to print from inside Access with a lot of control over the outcome.

 

[Guest]

Hi Joe.

I tried PDF995 today, and unless I pay the $9.95 I'll get the popup ads
which defeat the purpose of trying to do what CutePDF can't. It's not that I
can't afford it, but I'm at the point where I'll be reinventing the wheel for
my little enterprise which involves only a single user...my husband.

Anyway, I've automated it to three clicks, which I (he) can live with. 1)
generate the report, programmatically build the PDF filename, "print" to
CutePDF, and close the report. 2) Save the PDF. 3) Open the PDF for viewing
or printing or emailing. It's good enough for now.

 

[Joe Cilinceon]

Another you might want to check out is PrimoPDF. It is another free PDF
system though I have it I've not messed with it much. You can download it at
www.PrimoPDF.com It does have a popup that gives the option to print to
screen, printer, etc. It also has the option to launch or not lauch the
viewer after its finished printing.

 

[Guest]

Thank you. I'll take a look.

Another you might want to check out is PrimoPDF. It is another free PDF
system though I have it I've not messed with it much. You can download it at
www.PrimoPDF.com It does have a popup that gives the option to print to
screen, printer, etc. It also has the option to launch or not lauch the
viewer after its finished printing.

 

[Amber2]

I think I've read every post here regarding Access reports to PDF, but I
can't solve my problem.

I have code that works fine to create a PDF file from a report using a
unique name that becomes the PDF filename. What I need is an automated
process that will create the PDF file and then open it for viewing. I can
create it. I can open it for viewing. But I can't automate or override the
CutePDF dialog box that wants me to press Enter to save the file. I have to
press Enter, and then click another button on my form that opens the
hyperlink. What I want is a single click that executes the job stream without
user intervention required.

What am I missing?

Open Cute PDF Pro/ Click on View/ and check "Integrate with Cute PDF Writer" / Then close Cute PDF
The next time you want save a article do File/Print/OK and it will open in a PDF format for you to view prior to saving. Then you can save where you want and with the name you want but you are able to view it first and make changes where you want to before saving.it.