FOP does almost all we need. What's missing can be added, since it's
OpenSource, right?
We're currently working on a project for an insurance company where
Compuset is used and is to be replaced by an XML/XSLT/XSL:FO-based
approach. One of the reasons for this decision was using freely
available
When I started working with Docbook, Passivetex was a mistery to me and
RenderX was not on the map yet. I've set up all my tool chains to work with
Fop as the PDF/PS/PCL rederer so I don't see a reason to change. However
there are still times when I'm about to shell out money and spend it on
Interesting, I also have experience in Compuset. Do you known Mr. Bulman
?
Are you happy with FO's speed ?
So do I understand that Jetform does not produce clean PS ? Isn't it easier
to use as FO (I do nor really know Jetform) ? Is it expensive ?
Thanks a lot (when you have some time).
Interesting, I also have experience in Compuset. Do you known Mr. Bulman ?
I personally don't have any experience with Compuset. Sorry.
Are you happy with FO's speed ?
No. But that doesn't matter so much at the moment, because we will start
small and have designed our solution to be scalable
FO offers a way to produce high quality documents way beyond Crystal
Reports possibility.
If your needs are entirely fullfiled by tools like Crystal Report, I
suggest you stick to it or advise your customer/user to do so.
On the other hand, If you have to deal with more sophisticated needs, or