How to print a text file in Visual Basic

[DGee]

Hi, this is my first post, so be nice on me!

I currently have a program that will input and save into a text file. It stores information on the operations of the program, such as inputs, errors and major proccesses. I have literally torn the web into pieces looking for code to print the text document. I've tried opening it and printing or printing the file and i get the same result each time, that is that the text from the document extends across the entire printed page until it is cut off, in other words it doesn't go to the next line (despite multilined text box), and the printer doesn't set any margins.

I have tried this in both .txt and .rtf and have the same issue.

If anyone has any ideas or experiance in this are please post.

Thanks a lot, have a good day.

DGee

[jacobevans]

I'd use FileSystemObjec t to print text to a text file.Heres an example.

 On Error Resume Next
Dim fso As New FileSystemObject, prefs As TextStream
    Set prefs = fso.CreateTextFile(App.path & "/settings.txt", True)
    With prefs
        .WriteLine txtServer.Text
        .WriteLine txtPort.Text
        .WriteLine chkResign.Value
        .WriteLine chkPrivacy.Value
    End With

Be sure to reference the Microsoft Scripting Runtime under Projects > References.

-Jacob

[Killer42]

If I read the original question correctly, the problem is not getting the text into a file, but getting it formatted on the printer.

I'd say there are a number of options available, but would like to know in more detail what you're trying to accomplish. For instance, are you trying to get your program to send to the printer, or just writing text into a file that somebody will print out later? And what version of VB are you using?

[lorenzana]

The best way to print in VB is located here:

http://www.neuronlabs.com/sendfile.php?file=nlsw0001.html