Print action in WebDynpro runtime (Visual Composer)

I have added in toolbar for the table the button and as action have specified system action "Print". But in WebDynpro runtime it does not work unlike Flash (there is no pop-up window with a choice of printers). How to solve this issue?

Jax,
I don't think it's possible to directly print from within WD and call the printer dialog box per my understanding.
But a workaround is achievable:-
1. Create an Iframe element in a new view and embed an html page containing the print JavaScript i.e window.print();
2. When you select the Print button, on its action handler navigate to other view containing the Iframe where the script will get executed and it should probably open a pop-up.
Note: WD does NOT support JavaScript or client side eventing.
Chintan

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