OBJECT.OUTPUT_FILE_OVERRIDE Function

Syntax

Previous_Filename as C = .Output_File_Override(C filename)

Arguments

filename: The name of the file to which output is being directed.

Description

Defines the name for the printed file.

The <OBJECT>.OUTPUT_FILE_OVERRIDE() method applies to:

Browses (for <OBJECT> use either the <BROWSE> pointer or the name of the browse)
Forms (for <OBJECT> use either the <FORM> pointer or the name of the form)
Labels (use the keyword LABEL)
Letters (use the keyword LETTER)
Reports (use the keyword REPORT)

The <OBJECT>.OUTPUT_FILE_OVERRIDE() method sets the name of the file to be printed. It returns the name, if any, of the file currently set to be printed.

Example

saved_output_file = :report.output_file_override(filename)

Limitations

Desktop applications only.