PDF printing with APEX version 3.2.1 and OAS 10.1.2.3
Hello,
Is it possible to print PDF's with APEX version 3.2.1 and OAS 10.1.2.3? (Not using freeware- that'll never fly with my company).
Thanks!
JasperReports will do this and there is an integration toolkit out there for it and APEX.
BI Publisher is available, and costly
Oracle Reports can do this and is still available..
One question, why would your company shy away from open source software like Cocoon/FOP? It comes with APEX 3.2 as an installable WAR and if you use the APEX listener, it comes with that for FREE!!
Thank you,
Tony Miller
Webster, TX
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