How do I generate a report in text format

[chuck72352]

How do I generate a report in text format and send it to both a file and to a printer?

[smercurio_fc]

Your question is a bit vague. What kind of report? The obvious answer is to use the file I/O functions to write out your report. You can also use the Report Generation VIs such as the Easy Text Report.

[chuck72352]

I run a series of tests on multiple stations and I need to generate a report, both electronic and one to be printed for a DHR (device history record), for each station. If I use file i/o as you suggested is the preferred approach to generate an electronic file and make the report from that, or generate both the electronic and hard copy report from arrays as the measurement data is acquired. Note that the electronic data is more detailed than the data in the hardcopy report.

[smercurio_fc]

Well, OK, but I'm not sure I know what you're asking, or whether you're asking something specific. Please look over the available functions and post back when you have a specific question.

[Greg_J · Accepted solution]

Hi Chuck,

Yes, it looks like the Print Report and Save Report to File VI seen in the link above from smercurio_fc will do what you need.

Also, here's an example on our community that may be helpful to Print to Default Printer Using Report Generation.

I hope this helps!