Xfrx Documentation Portable Direct

Before using XFRX, ensure the library is loaded.

XFRX is an output generation engine. It intercepts the Visual FoxPro report writer engine data and translates it into modern digital documents without requiring external virtual printers. Core Files Required

LOCAL m.loSession, m.lnRetVal m.loSession = xfrx("XFRX#INIT") m.lnRetVal = m.loSession.SetParams("output.pdf",,,,,,"PDF") IF m.lnRetVal = 0 m.loSession.ProcessReport("report.frx") m.loSession.finalize() ENDIF

The SetTarget method returns a numeric value.

: When calling ProcessReport() , you can limit scope natively by using FoxPro syntax rules directly in the call: loSession.ProcessReport("myReport.frx", "FOR customer.balance > 0") . xfrx documentation

This exact pattern appears in the official XFRX documentation chapter "Your First PDF Report" .

SET PATH TO “C:\XFRX” ADDITIVE DO xfrx ? xfrxVersion() && Should return “16.0.x”

For those needing to output reports as plain text, XFRX uses an algorithm to split each report section into individual lines, respecting vertical and horizontal positions. The document provides details on adjusting character-per-inch settings and controlling how horizontal lines are represented.

You can append multiple VFP reports into a single PDF file using the NOPAGEEJECT equivalent logic in XFRX. Before using XFRX, ensure the library is loaded

: XFRX.PRG can be used instead of the .APP file in certain compilation environments. Basic Initialization

Since its initial release in July 2001, XFRX has evolved into a popular, verified solution that runs on tens of thousands of computers every day. It is a comprehensive reporting tool for Visual FoxPro that transforms standard FoxPro report definitions into a wide range of electronic formats. The official XFRX documentation—hosted primarily on Atlassian (eqeuscom.atlassian.net)—serves as the definitive resource for developers looking to unlock the full potential of this reporting engine.

: Allows developers to create documents from scratch directly via code, bypassing the standard FRX reporting engine.

This is where 80% of errors occur. The documentation provides overloaded syntaxes: Core Files Required LOCAL m

Use the "Align" tools in VFP Report Designer. Ensure columns have strict bounding boxes that do not overlap horizontally. Font embedding is turned off or the font is non-standard.

: Creates word processing files that preserve text layout and flow.

The architecture of XFRX is designed for flexibility and performance, especially in VFP 9.0.