I'm wondering if it's possible to save a pdf using server-side scripting and then attach it to an email.  It's not the emailing that's the problem.  It's the actual saving of the pdf that I'm trying to figure out.  Any input would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Brandon

FMS does not support printing...and so, no Save as PDF either. When you write a script that you intend to run via a server schedule, make sure to select Server in Compatibility in the Edit Scripts window.

 

You might need a Robot.

Or create the PDF with something like ScriptMaster and iText which does work on the server....

 

not trivial but very powerful

John,

I'd love a detailed "how to" on that technique. Is that possible or are there too many variables?

Barbara

Me too, would be very interested in this technique.

So please inform us.

Barbara

 

in negotiation with OceanWest to maybe do a few webcasts showing some of the basic techniques after I have been to Pause later this month

Yes there are lots of variables but once you have seen the results it might boost some real interest...

 

I have been working on taking the XML from a layout and parsing it to then create the basic code you might need to create a pretty good facsimile of the original, but not using the print engine at all. A bonus is it's lots of times faster too and produces better quality PDF files.

 

john