Multiple Layout print

[cpe1704tks]

I have created a script that saves 3 layouts to a single pdf file by appending them. I just can not find a way to print the file after it has been saved. I know I can open it in a pdf reader and then print it but I want to bypass this step. I also want to save the pdf to the desktop and also a network location. Right now I have it save to a temp location. Here is the script. I sure someone can help me to make it better.

# Set Error Capture [ On ]

# Allow User Abort [ On ]

# Set Variable [ $path; Value:"file:temp.pdf" ]

# New Window [ ]

# Go to Layout [ “Kit Consegna” (Modulo Contratto) ]

# Save Records as PDF [ File Name: “$path”; Current record ]

# Close Window [ Current Window ]

# New Window [ ]

# Go to Layout [ “Modulo DEN” (Modulo Contratto) ]

# Save Records as PDF [ File Name: “$path”; Current record ]

# Close Window [ Current Window ]

# New Window [ ]

# Go to Layout [ “Vadecum” (Modulo Contratto) ]

# Save Records as PDF [ File Name: “$path”; Automatically open; Current record ]

# Close Window [ Current Window ]

Thanks

CPE1704TKS

[comment]

Why not print as you go?

[cpe1704tks]

The user will be asked where to print 3 times. They each have there own printer, so I can not set a default printer.

[comment]

Well, Filemaker cannot open a .pdf file, let alone print it - so I believe you are looking at either OS-level scripting or a plugin.

[sky]

You could set the file path to the 'Desktop' so users can easily find the file, perhaps also displaying a dialog to notify them that's where it is...

e.g in your script:

Set Variable [$path; Value:Get(DesktopPath) & "myfilename.pdf"

All the best...

[cpe1704tks]

Thanks sky