Simple Printing Forms encoded

[earlxph8]

Hello,

is there any simple or basic example on how to code basic php forms and print them out from the webpage?

thanks.

[veedeoo]

Do you mean a mechanical printer, printing the form as shown on your webpage? If so, then you can read the tutorial here. The tutorial will teach you how to create a PDF file with forms in it. PDF format have a nicer output for the mechanical printer compared to direct printing of an actual webpage..

[earlxph8]

yes this is too perfect actually, one more thing, is there another alternative instead of pdf output, it will rather display a paper like page or a microsoft word like (not editable, but can be highlighted)

thanks a lot!

[broj1]

The simplest way of doing it would be using separate rules for printing using print media type.

[earlxph8]

thanks broj1,

guys, whats your advise on printing the form just like the pdf, but only a look alike of the pdf into a webpage? can i use css, tables or both? last question, thanks

[broj1]

Is the problen a layout or the appearance of the form elements? I think you should experiment using css / tables. I also guess the outcome might depend on browser used.

[earlxph8]

thanks broj1. i think i got it.