In order to be able to output reports in PDF format, you need to choose either
Ghost Script or Acrobat Distiller.
Ghost Script (Recommended) is a free PDF converter which is packaged with SSW
Access Reporter.
Acrobat Distiller is an industry standard PDF converter. Some reports come out
better using this however you require a license from Adobe to use it.
You will also need to install a PostScript printer. This printer will create a
file when you print to it. The PDF creator will use this file.
So how do I configure this Post Script printer?
Go to start, settings then control panel. Click printers then "add printer" and
follow the wizard.
Figure: Uncheck the Auto detect option because we are not adding a physical
printer
Figure: Create a new Local Port
Figure: Specify the file name and path where you want the postscript file
to be created
Figure: Add any post script printer. I recommend the HP Color LaserJet PS
printers
Figure: You may be asked if you want to keep the existing driver
Figure: Give the printer a meaningful name so you wont forget what it is
for
One you have finished setting up the new printer, test the printer by printing a
test page.
If the file C:\OutputPS.ps exists on your computer, you have configured the
printer correctly.
Once the Post Script printer has been installed, open up SSW Access Reporter
Manager
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Click Tools -> Options from the menu
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Click on the "PDF Settings" tab
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Select a PDF Generator from the list
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Choose the printer we just created
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Enter in the path the postscript file goes to. You can print a test page then
pick the "..." button and navigate to the file
Figure: PDF generation settings
There you go, PDF configuration is now complete.
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