Unable to get print properties

[TatianaS]

Hello,
I am trying to run this line: GetProperty('Print.Duplex', dataOut, 0);
but it always return -1 on any duplex/simplex setting. Is there some other call I could maybe use?

Thanks,
Tatiana

[Stefan - PDF-XChange]

Hi Tatiana,

By "on any duplex/simplex setting" - you mean any changes done in the UI?
I am able to e.g. SetProperty('Print.Duplex', 2, 0); and then reading the same has the correct value of 2.

I noticed in my tests that e.g. setting Print.Collate via code is reflected in the UI and vise versa but Print.Duplex seems to behave a bit differently. I will need to consult with a colleague to be able to give you a better answer on how to resolve the issue.

Regards,
Stefan

[TatianaS]

What I do is to call PrintDocument(activeDocumentID, 1), change the duplex property on UI and then call
GetProperty('Print.Duplex', dataOut, 0) and the result is always -1.

SetProperty works fine, but not GetProperty...

[Vasyl - PDF-XChange]

Hi Tatiana.

The problem is that developer cannot get the duplex-value which was selected by end-user's in dialog. It occurs because we don't store the end-user's duplex-value between printings.
The 'Print.Duplex' is the 'input' property only. By default 'Print.Duplex'==-1 ('auto', the actual duplex-value from printer's prefs will be used).

In the new build we will add simple property 'Print.CustomDuplex' - it will contain the last end-user's choice.

HTH.

[TatianaS]

Thanks for your response,
Could you please tell be an approximate date when next build will be released?

P.S. Tested with simplex printer without modifying Duplex property on UI, the GetProperty('Print.Duplex', dataOut, 0) is still -1.

[Stefan - PDF-XChange]

Hi Tatiana,

The next build is planned for April, but I don't have an actual confirmed release date yet for you.

Regards,
Stefan