How to run a report and preview

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Hello, I created a report and want to run this report in preview mode directly on push of a button in the Page Action of my current page. Please help on how to make this happen. I tried looking into help file and knowledgebase but couldn't find the correct syntax. When I turned off the request user page and the called the run method, it just printed directly to the printer. I want to preview it. I cant seem to find the property to set it in preview mode. Please help.

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mbr 5,136 on at

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RE: How to run a report and preview

Thank you MMV. That did it! I don't like using Sendkeys either but for this case, I don't think we have a choice. :) Thank you!!!
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RE: How to run a report and preview

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd354924(v=nav.71).aspx
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mmv 11,467 on at

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RE: How to run a report and preview

Hi,

I don't think it's possible by setting any property. If you really want to get it done, you may use the below code in the OnInitReport trigger of the Report (ensure that UseRequestPage is YES):-

IF ISCLEAR(WinShell) THEN

CREATE(WinShell,TRUE,TRUE);

WinShell.SendKeys('%(R)');

Where as WinShell is an Automation Variable : 'Windows Script Host Object Model'.WshShell

It works, but I don't recommend SendKeys.

Best Regards,

MMV
Mohana Yadav 60,228 Super User 2025 Season 1 on at

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RE: How to run a report and preview

I hope PreviewMode is available in NAV2015 not in NAV2013.

If you are using NAV2013 then you can check this alternative

http://www.mibuso.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=51737&start=0
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Rajasekhar@MS 5,569 on at

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RE: How to run a report and preview

Hi

Check the Report Properties --> PreviewMode

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Rajasekhar.Y