EAPrintFormToPrinter

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Overview

Prints entity forms directly to a specified printer using Jasper Reports. Automatically selects the most appropriate form for the entity or uses a specified form code, increments print count, and sends output to the configured printer.

When This Action Runs

Manual execution for printing entity forms directly to physical printers without user preview or PDF generation.

How It Works

  1. Locates form definition - Finds ReportDefinition by code (if provided) or auto-selects most appropriate form for entity type
  2. Validates form availability - Ensures form exists and is compatible with the entity
  3. Prepares report data - Creates filled question fields and report metadata for the entity
  4. Generates report - Runs Jasper report with entity data and hidden question processing
  5. Prints to printer - Sends generated report directly to specified printer and cleans up temporary files
  6. Updates print count - Increments entity's print counter for tracking

Parameters

Parameter 1: Printer Name (Required) - Name of the network or local printer to send output to

Parameter 2: Form Report Code (Optional) - Business code of specific ReportDefinition to use (auto-selects if empty)

Database Tables Affected

  • ReportDefinition - Reads form configuration and metadata for report generation
  • Entity Print Count - Increments print count field on the source entity
  • Temporary Print Records - Creates and deletes temporary print job records

Important Warnings

⚠️ Printer Requirements

  • Printer name must exactly match configured network/local printer name
  • Printer must be accessible from the server running the application
  • Print jobs sent directly without user preview or cancellation option

⚠️ Form Configuration

  • If form code specified, must exist and be compatible with entity type
  • If no form code provided, system must find appropriate form for entity type
  • Form must have proper question fields and metadata configuration

⚠️ Processing Impact

  • Print count is incremented regardless of actual print success
  • Temporary files are automatically cleaned up after printing
  • Failed print jobs may leave incomplete records

Module: core

Full Class Name: com.namasoft.infor.domainbase.util.actions.EAPrintFormToPrinter