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generate and save pdf

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Is there a way to generate a pdf file and save it in the app directory on iOs?
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Re: generate and save pdf

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Hi,

It is possible to create an external for this. It might also be possible to use Qartam's PDF library.

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Re: generate and save pdf

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Yes, the is supported directly in LC (no third party needed). In your standalone iOS settings, select PDF Printing.

Populate a card with the content you want in the PDF, set your destination folder, then use:

open printing to PDF "myPDF.pdf"
print this card
close printing

But, be aware that as of LC 5.0.2 there's a bug that will cause your app to fail silently if there are any Graphic Effects on the card.
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Re: generate and save pdf

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Thank you all for your reply.

I did figured out that the normal print to PDF works. Thanks again for the great tips
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