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Demosthenes
2006-03-07, 05:36 PM
I understand how to print a simple text file, but what if I want to format it, say like adding tables, or have it print out something like this:

http://www.forpilots.com/xcplan/xcplan2.gif

Where could I learn about how to do this?

Thanks in advance for any help.

WetWired
2006-03-07, 07:35 PM
From what I understand, the actual printing is done using GDI calls on a printer Device Context. How you get this DC to draw on, I don't know.