PDF generation on APEX applications Reports

Hi all
PDF generation on APEX applications is Facilitated in Interactive Reports in the Down load Option,
When we Choose this pdf Down load Option,this is not Working.
why this is not Working?
But this Down load Facility in Interactive Reports is Working fine with Excel Format
Do we need to Install & configure FOP/Cocoon or BI Publisher to Enable PDF Format DOWNLOAD
OR
any Other Work around Availble for this
please Suggest
tahnks Alot

To generate PDF file from APEX reports, you either have to install & configure Bi Publisher or FOP/Cocoon..
http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/database/application_express/html/configure_printing.html
There are alternatives (jasper reports, pl/pdf), but they are also items you need to install and configure..
Thank you,
Tony Miller
Webster, TX

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: We are generating PDFs from Oracle Reports 3.0
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: But in some database,when the records are more, during PDF
: generation, Dr.Watson error is encountered, saying access
: violation.
: Can any one please clarify whether the error is due to memory
: constraints on the system or if it has something to do with
: Oracle Reports setting, while generating PDFs.
: Do note that the reports are running fine, when the report has
: less number of records.
: Any suggestion/tip is awaited at the earliest.
: Thanks in advance,
: Geoff
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