Changing default printer using CVI

Hi All,
I am currently developing a project using CVI 5.0.1. In this project I
would like to allow the user to change the default printer or select the
printer to print to.
Can anyone help?
Richard

Use SetPrintAttribute on the Printer Name attribute and specify the name of
the printer in your printer setup.
Best Regards,
Chris Matthews
Measurement Studio Support Manager
"RBL" wrote:
>Hi All,>>I am currently developing a project using CVI 5.0.1. In this project
I>would like to allow the user to change the default printer or select the>printer
to print to.>>Can anyone help?>>Richard>>

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