Re: WebCat control of Print

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2001


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 36668
interpreted = N
texte = Anyone got any examples on how to [shell] or [applescript] an application to print content from a directory, stuffed with documents from WebCat?Tutorials are most welcome.PowerPalle>> Hi all, >> >> I have build a system, which produces .RTF documents compiled from the >> content of a WebCat database. An .RTF files is created, when a user submits >> a form. The .RTF document Is saved to disc in a dedicated directory. >> >> Now, here comes the tricky part, which I haven't found a solution for yet. >> >> How can WebCat make the .RTF document go to the local printer and get >> printed on paper ??? >> >> Any help ? >> >> PowerPalle > > Webcat can't print a file for you. However, through [applescript]. > [dos], or [shell] commands (depending on your platform) you can ask > some other application to print it for you. > > We use [applescript] to print 2 copies of every order to a network > laserprinter with BBedit. > > -Dale ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/ Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: WebCat control of Print (Dale LaFountain 2001)
  2. Re: WebCat control of Print (Palle B. Nielsen (PowerPalle) 2001)
  3. Re: WebCat control of Print (Dale LaFountain 2001)
  4. WebCat control of Print (Palle B. Nielsen (PowerPalle) 2001)
Anyone got any examples on how to [shell] or [applescript] an application to print content from a directory, stuffed with documents from WebCat?Tutorials are most welcome.PowerPalle>> Hi all, >> >> I have build a system, which produces .RTF documents compiled from the >> content of a WebCat database. An .RTF files is created, when a user submits >> a form. The .RTF document Is saved to disc in a dedicated directory. >> >> Now, here comes the tricky part, which I haven't found a solution for yet. >> >> How can WebCat make the .RTF document go to the local printer and get >> printed on paper ??? >> >> Any help ? >> >> PowerPalle > > Webcat can't print a file for you. However, through [applescript]. > [DOS], or [shell] commands (depending on your platform) you can ask > some other application to print it for you. > > We use [applescript] to print 2 copies of every order to a network > laserprinter with BBedit. > > -Dale ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/ Palle B. Nielsen (PowerPalle)

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