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Tech Tip: Programmatically changing the file name when printing to a PDF
PRODUCT: 4D | VERSION: 2003 | PLATFORM: Mac
Published On: August 31, 2006

When printing forms to PDF files, the PDF file can be named programmatically using the SET PRINT OPTION command. Specify the name of the PDF file in the path parameter. Here is an example (using an HFS path):

SET PRINT OPTION (9; 3; “Harddisk:Folder:SubFolder:DeptFinance.pdf”)
Print form([Department];”Finances”)
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For more information see:
https://www.4d.com/docs/CMU/CMU00733.HTM