using pdfs in fields

[cwcrogan]

Hello,

Is it feasible to use a pdf in a field for layout/printing purposes?

I need to print records to a specific (state issued) form. What I've been trying to do is insert that form as a pdf into a field which is behind all the other pertinent fields in the print layout. I believe I can only do the insertion on a Mac, which is fine. I've actually accomplished this and it works beautifully on the Mac. My problem is when I host the db on FMP server and view/print from a windows xp machine. The quality is pitiful and not usable.

Am I going about this the right way? The form has fonts not currently installed on the systems which is why I tried the pdf route. I should also mention that I've tried converting the pdf to tiff, png, jpg all with improvement on the windows machines but still not as crisp as pdf on a Mac.

Edited October 11, 2008 by Guest

[comment]

This might(?) help:

http://fmforums.com/forum/showtopic.php?tid/195714/post/293709/#293709

[cwcrogan]

thanks comment,

I can stop pulling my hair out now and attack this from a different angle.