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How to use API for BullZip from VFP.

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Hi Michael,

Sorry. One setting one call. If you want to set multiple settings in a more elegant way then you can use the API.

Regards,
Jacob
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On 25-12-2010 23:07, Michael wrote:
> Can the Bullzip Config be called and change multiple at once, or does it have to be called separately for each setting ?
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My question:
Does any body have the VFP coding for this?
I am using ShellExecute to set 4 different values, and have to program a 1.5 second delay after each call so the file is closed and ready for the next one. This is annoying to the end users.

Thanks,
Michael

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MichaelKatz

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I use bullzip to set various, (4), parameters as selected by the end user.
So I need either shellexecute or the API method.

What I would appreciate is sample VFP code to implement the bullzip API, if it's not asking too much.

Thanks,
Michael

jrbbldr

I guess that if it were me, I'd allow the user to input those parameter choices in a VFP form and then use them in conjunction with the Bullzip implementation that I am currently using.

But the flexibility of VFP allows for a good number of various (and most often equally functional) approaches.

After doing a Google search for createObject("Bullzip.PDFPrinterSettings") I found one 'find' that looks interesting. http://www.foxite.com/archives/pdf-printing-0000249820.htm

Good Luck

MichaelKatz

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I do allow the user to input those parameter choices in a VFP form and then use them in conjunction with bzconfig.exe.

But, I have to run it one time for each call.

I'll look at the API link and hope I can figure it out.

Thanks,
Michael

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Olaf Doschke

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MichaelKatz

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Thanks Olaf,

The links are what I needed. Unfortunately, it is beyond my abilities. I will probably need to get some help.