Exporting to PDF from runtime solution

[pomilpetan]

Good morning everyone

I created a database runtime solution with FileMaker Pro 15 advanced. The program must export the contents of a form in PDF format. In a solution that runs under FileMaker I could use the command "Save as PDF" but this command does not work in a runtime solution. Could someone tell me how I could make this function? thank you so much.

[Lee Smith]

Hi pomilpetan,

I don't think that this has changed, but it used to be that you couldn't create a PDF in a RunTime because of the license between Apple and Adobe.

From the online help Compatibility

http://www.filemaker.com/help/15/fmp/en/#page/FMP_Help%2Fsave-records-as-pdf.html

As I understand it, Apple pays a royalty for each Application it issues, and there is no way to track those products that are listed as No.

FileMaker Pro Yes 
FileMaker Server No 
FileMaker Go Partial 
Custom Web Publishing No 
FileMaker WebDirect No 
Runtime solution No 

Lee

Edited July 23, 2017 by Lee Smith
Add the help info

[comment]

Your runtime users can produce a PDF by printing and selecting (manually) the option to print to PDF. If you want to automate it for them, you will have to use a plugin or OS-level scripting.

See also:
 https://fmforums.com/topic/98652-save-as-versus-print/?do=findComment&comment=448649

 

 

Edited July 23, 2017 by comment