DIAdem PDF Export disable

We're using DIAdem 11 and the PDF Export function is greyed-out. How do we enable it?

Hello Larry,
Here is a link on how to resolve this issue in DIAdem 2012, it might also work for DIAdem 2011:
DIAdem Export to PDF Icon Greyed out
I hope this solves your issue. If not, please provide some additional information:
Windows OS version
Previous DIAdem versions installed on this PC
Exact version number of DIAdem 2011 (there is a service pack available for 2011)
Thanks
Otmar
Otmar D. Foehner
Business Development Manager
DIAdem and Test Data Management
National Instruments
Austin, TX - USA
"For an optimist the glass is half full, for a pessimist it's half empty, and for an engineer is twice bigger than necessary."

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Thanks for the support Brad, i have tried to download and install diadem 11.1 but it didn't solve the problem.
After that i've tried to search in the amyuni forum for a solution and i found out this (it solved my problem)
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Make sure that you are logged in as Windows administrator.
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Click the Ports tab, then click the Add Port button.
Note: If the Ports tab is greyed out, right-click the Diadem Pdf Export icon and select Run as admin.
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In DIAdem Report tab, the "PDF Export..." (Under menuitem "File") option is visible but greyed out.

Hello NI_LV_82_User,
The DIAdem PDF output is not compatible with Windows 7 (DIAdem 11.1 was released in July 2009, Windows 7 was made available in October 2009). The DIAdem R&D department is currently working on a fix to add this functionality under Windows 7. We are working to provide a solution as soon as possible and will make the release of the Service Pack known here on the forum as soon as it is available.
Message Edited by Otmar on 11-30-2009 02:13 PM
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Business Development Manager
DIAdem and Test Data Management
National Instruments
Austin, TX - USA
"For an optimist the glass is half full, for a pessimist it's half empty, and for an engineer is twice bigger than necessary."

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// John Hawkinson, 17 March 2011
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RDC XI R2 - Documentation for pdf export registry options

Where can we find documentation explaining the various registry options for controlling pdf export behavior?
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Actually you can find a kbase and blog...
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/advancedsearch?query=1435991
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How to enable the registry keys for PDF exporting?
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREBusiness ObjectsSuite 12.0Crystal ReportsExportPDF]
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u2022 ForceLargerFonts
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREBusiness ObjectsSuite 12.0Crystal ReportsExportpdf]
"ForceLargerFonts"=dword:00000001
0 u2013 disable
1 - enable
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREBusiness ObjectsSuite 11.0Crystal ReportsExportPdf]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREBusiness ObjectsSuite 11.0Crystal ReportsExportPdf]
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