Can you print to the Web Browser Control?

[blakemckenna]

I am trying to create a report viewing form. I was told that the Web Browser control can be used for this. I have never used this control before and was wondering if anyone new of any good coding examples to perform this task.

Thanks,
Blake

[Bruce Fox]

blakemckenna,

There may be better ways.

If you want to present the report to a user on a VB Form as such, then you could use a ListView or FlexGrid to display the data.

Whereas, If you want to present a report, then you could use a Crystal Report.

However, a few questions:
What generates the report in the first instance (a VB App)?
What format is the raw data in?




Bruce.

[blakemckenna]

Bruce,

I simply wish to display reports in a VB app with options such as zooming, printing, etc. I don't have crystal reports, although I wish I did. Can't afford it right now. The listview and Grid controls are OK, however, I'm not sure how to incorporate printing capabilities.

Blake

[Deepak Sakpal]

I don't have crystal reports, although I wish I did. Can't afford it right now

then why u dont go for Data Reports that come with vb. It is good enough for simple reports.

[blakemckenna]

Because I can't get data reports to work right. Always giving me this "Report Width" error message.

[Bruce Fox]

A bit form left field.
I had to generate a report (log book spanning two pages in landscape, of 60 + pages) and resorted to using Excel as the report medium.
I have a pre saved Excel template, that I load with data from my database. Works well, and I have all the Excel nicaties for printing etc.

Is this an option for you v Data Report/Crystal Reports?




Bruce.

[Vishalgiri]

ya, using some code like something.InnerHtml but it will no alter the origional page