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JimHarrison
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2 days ago
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Using FastFields to Print PDF's Anyone?

Beginning an investigation into using FF to replace MCF Template builder since QB is deprecating. Has anyone in the community setup templates in FF and how hard is it to use and manage compared to o...
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    JimHarrison
    16 hours ago

    I spent yesterday in my investigation and here are my findings. 

    Attempt 1: To print a PDF using FF.

    Add a FF form

    1. Add QB table to form. In FF form no formula fields, summary or lookups appear (so that is a problem)

    2. Add a report, the legacy feature doesn't seem to work. Spent some time trying to use it and was not successful. 

    3. Add a report using new reporting. Tried uploading a PDF. Doesn't seem to work. I can upload the PDF and it appears on the FF report page. When I add fields to it, and click preview, I get a blank screen. Hmmm.  

    4. Making a new report. Adding fields to the report from the form. Click preview. Blank screen. hmmm. 

    Obviously I have no idea what I am doing and I'm doing it wrong. 

    These are my experiences with attempting to print to PDF using FF. Overall the process seems complex and not really suited for the task. If you make the attempt let me know if you have better success.