Allowing Previewing but Not Printing of report

[Don]

I have a Access 2003 application that for one report I only want to allow it
to be previewed but not printed or exported. How can I make sure that once
the report is previewed that it can't be printed? I deploy the application
using the runtime but what happens if someone has the full version of access
installed that allows them to right-click on a report and print or export it?

Thanks

 

[Rick B]

I have seen posts in the past where some code can be created that fires when
the report prints. BUT... even if you do that, what prevents the user from
simply pressing PRINT SCREEN? Or, selecting "Publish it with Word"? Or
right-clicking the report and selecting export?

Lots of ways around this. If the user has access to the report, they can
probably get the data to a piece of paper some how. In short, your solution
might help keep an honest person honest, but if someone wants the data,
they'll get it.

All that being said, I can't find the post I was thinking of. Perhaps one
of the MVPs will have a solution for you.

Good Luck,