PDF Transparency issue

I'm using a filled area with transperancy set at 50% to give a go/no-go box in Didem Report.  When copying to the clipboard, this works as expected. However, when exporting to PDF, the filled area is opaque, and I cannot see my data. I have attached two files from the same Diadem report.
Any suggestions how to fix it?
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Copy to Clipboard.docx ‏96 KB

Hi RussellSenior,
For transparency support in PDF you need at least DIAdem 2011. In addition you need to set the REPORT parameters "Output to printer with transparency" and "Output print data as graphic". You can edit both settings in the REPORT parameters:
Greetings
Walter

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