Problem printing assembled forms

Hi,
I have 4 forms in the following sequence:
Form 1 - 8.5x11 - Duplex - 4 pages
Form 2 - 8.5x14 - Simplex - 1 page
Form 3 - 8.5x14 - Duplex - 2 pagres
Form 4 - 8.5x11 - Simplex - 1 page
I am assembling these forms using invokeDDX. When I print the merged/assembled output directly using generatePrintedOutput, this package prints perfectly.
Whereas when I print using generatePDFOutput, Form 3 starts printing on the backside of Form 2. Whereas Form 4 prints alright as a single page Simplex.
What might be going wrong? The DDX that I have simply takes the XDPs and generates merged XDP.
Please help.
Thanks,
Phoenix

Hello Phoenix_guru,
I came accross this discussion but found the answer sheet empty.I'd like little help from you regarding how did you actually embeded duplex and simplex properties to different forms.
I checked out the forms from workbench and in the designer (File-> FormProperties-> PDF Print Options-> select duplex mode). After saving and checking in and running the java code, the assembled PDF is still showing a property of Simplex. Could you please help me if you can, if there is any need to tweak java properties to set these printing options. I really appreciate your help.
Thanks
M

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IN04EALEXTEST_ZEBRA
IN05%PAGE1
OPDINA4 P 144 240 1683811906000010000100001
IN06%WINDOW2
MT0024401289
CP11000000E
FCHELVE 120 00109XSF100SF101110000067E X
UL +0000000000000
SW00067
CT00000000
ST0453037Dieses SF hat Stil ALEXTEST_ZEBRA mit
The 1st line with the // (Control) command reveals the device type usedto print: HPLJ8000
//XHPLJ8000    0700 00000000001
The 2nd line (IN = Info command) shows the name and (internal 1-char)language key of the form:
IN04EALEXTEST_ZEBRA
In this case it is the English (E = EN) SmartForm ALEXTEST_ZEBRA
The OP-line (OP = Open Page) gives the page format used in the form, it is DINA4 Portrait orientation:
OPDINA4 P 144 240 1683811906000010000100001
The CP (CodePage) cmd shows the SAP system codepage used to code the text and the active language. In our case it is codepage 1100 and language E = EN = English.
CP11000000E
Finally, the FC-cmd (Font Call) lists a printer font selected within SmartForms. Please note that every SmartForm has a designated default SmartStyle under "Form Attributes->Output Options". In addition, every text node can have a SmartStyle attached (which will override the definitions from the default style for the text). In our case the resulting printer font that was selected is HELVE 12.0 pt bold-off, italic-off.
FCHELVE   120 00109XSF100SF101110000067E X
Header Data
Release Status: Released for Customer
Released on: 22.08.2005 09:57:20
Priority: Recommendations/additional info
Category: Customizing
Primary Component: BC-CCM-PRN Print and Output Management
Secondary Components: BC-SRV-SCR SAPscript
BC-SRV-SSF Smart Forms
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Regards
Anji

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I need one help from all of you , its quite urgent.
Actually I am trying to print Adobe form in webdynpro method like below:
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          internal_error = 4
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         system_error         = 2
         internal_error       = 3
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Here , the funtion module name is coming correctly.
But when calling function CALL FUNCTION 'FP_JOB_OPEN' ,
It is giving sy-subrc = 2 , i.e. usage error (An Exception).
Similarily , due to this i am getting same exception in
CALL FUNCTION lv_fm_name
So some one please help me , what should i do ,
am i supposed to pass some other parameter in CALL FUNCTION 'FP_JOB_OPEN'
Hopefully , waiting for responds.
Thanks & Regards;
Gaurav Singh

HI Sikka,
Thanx for the reply ,
With your solution CALL FUNCTION 'FP_JOB_OPEN' is done.
but the same problem is still happening with
CALL FUNCTION lv_fm_name and it is giving sy-subrc = 2.
i.e.   system_error             = 2
Thanx !!!

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I have some problem in adobe form.................................
I have to design my adobe form in ADOBE DESIGNER layout.
and in the another end i have make my application programe in which i picke
some data from the sap tables. now my problem is that how can i send the data in
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        system_error    = 3
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        OTHERS          = 5.
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        e_result       = result
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        internal_error = 3
        OTHERS         = 4.
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Way back in the day, I would write a Visual FoxPro app that used Crystal Reports to format the report. It wasn't too difficult to write applications for small companies that have a real business need and not lots of cash. I want to accomplish the same thing with a Web application using Oracle XE, APEX, and perhaps FOP or another tool. I just need suggestions from those that have already solved this problem!
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Not saying its the ONLY way, but I have found it the more affordable way..
(No I don't work for them, or get a commission for directing people there, I just send people to a company I trust working with..)
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