I have created a shortcut with PrinTools to run a CR report. When I click the report, it opens up the Login dialog with the User and Password. I have to click on Open. Then, It shows the printer selection dialog and I have to click on Print to actually make it run.

Does it supposed to work as other Adagio Modules that open up when it has the parameters such as user, password, data, extension ?

What else does it need to run automatically?
Can we make it export the report to a PDF file instead of the printer?

Hi Patricia,

Indeed when all 5 parameters are defined on a PrintTool shortcut (user, password, data path, data extenstion and report path), the sign on screen still appears. It would seem reasonable to have PrintTool do the same as other applications and load directly into the report. I can forward that to the programmers.

PrintTool wasn't originally designed to run completely unattended. This is why you need to click the Print button once the data path and report is determined. There could also be run-time parameters that need to be defined at the time of printing. I can forward this feature request to the programmers.

The Crystal print engine at the 7.0 level does not support printing to PDF. This is why you don't see this as an option in the Print To File options via Crystal. You can print to PDF if you re-direct the print job to a PDF printer driver, rather than a 'paper' printer.