I would like to know why FOP enthousiast (I am one) are using FO rather
than products such as Crystal Reports or other such software (anyone
Jetfoms ?). Just for the fun of playing with new technology ?
Thanks for any hints (in private since this is off-topic)
Patrick Andries
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