Scan documents for use as forms/reports?

[Mist]

Hi - I will appreciate any help/suggestions

I have an Access database from which I need to print info. onto standard forms, too complex to create by typing. ie. they must be an exact replica onto which the database will 'fill in the blanks'.

Logic dictates to me that I need to scan the blank documents and store them as either forms or reports in the database. If I'm on the right track how do I go about this?

Any alternate suggestions will also be welcomed Many thanks

 

[Anakardian]

Depending on how exact you need it and how complex your form is you should be able to crate a report with the information filled in.
Another alternative could be to design the form you need as a report and print a blank as pdf template if you need to fill it in by hand as well.

I have had success in taking a word form and making an exact copy as a report.

 

[speakers_86]

Create the form however you wish. The report however is different. Create an image out of your report, something like a jpg. Now create your report, and set the report's picture property to the location of your newly created jpg. Now start adding the controls, aligning them up so they match the location on the jpg. It is a lot of trial and error, but you can do it. The much harder part is getting all the header and footer fields to be the needed height.

 

[Mist]

Thanks - you've given me something to work with. Much appreciated.