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Embedded PDF
This is a plugin that can be used to get the output of a query as a PDF, which
is embedded in your application. Also no print-server, such as Apache FOP, BI
Publisher, or Cocoon is required.
These plugins are third-party plugins, which means that
they are oficially not supported by the Oracle Company.
Summary
This chapter gave you an overview of the possibilities for printing in
Application Express.
There are different choices for implementing reports printing/PDF printing:
• Apache FOP by using OC4J
• BI Publisher
• Or alternatives such as Oracle Reports, Jasper Reports, and Plugins
We started with the two most commonly used architectures in Application Express
printing—Apache FOP and BI Publisher. Then we saw how to install and conigure
both Apache FOP and BI Publisher. After the installation, we discussed how to
investigate printing problems.
We also dealt with layout of your report and discussed how to include charts
and images.
Finally, we discussed some alternatives that can be used for PDF printing, and
also plugins.
