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purvajab0002
Inspiring
January 18, 2022
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Transform to PDF

Hi,

Is there any direct way to do similar to export to excel in read-only grid in Appian.

harshitb6843
harshitb6843Answer
Brainy
January 18, 2022

Yep. You can do that. But all of that will require you to specify dynamic code in the template. 
You can use this documentation here - https://w3schools.sinsixx.com/xslfo/default.asp.htm

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harshitb6843
harshitb6843
Brainy
January 18, 2022

Hi,

This question has been raised multiple times in the community but I am not sure if there are any feasible solutions to it. 
However, this can be achieved if it is only about a form or two. Not for more than that as it will require separate templates to be developed for every SAIL form. 

You can create and store XSL-FO templates that look like your interface, and that also accepts dynamic inputs. And then you can use https://community.appian.com/b/appmarket/posts/dynamic-document-generator smart service to get your PDF. 

Thanks,
Harshit

    purvajab0002Author
    Inspiring
    January 18, 2022

    Thanks for the reply [mention:ef600ff8f5d2497eb2def2126dc89484:e9ed411860ed4f2ba0265705b8793d05]

    Could you please provide any examples or docs related to this implementation.

    harshitb6843
    harshitb6843Answer
    Brainy
    January 18, 2022

    Yep. You can do that. But all of that will require you to specify dynamic code in the template. 
    You can use this documentation here - https://w3schools.sinsixx.com/xslfo/default.asp.htm

      richardm900458
      richardm900458
      Inspiring
      January 18, 2022

      Hi Purib,

      it might sound a bit harsh, but with no mean to insult:
      Please learn the vocabulary! What is the idea of a SAIL form?
      its no form in the sense of a document (word forms etc)
      It's a structured way showing data from DB or web services let's say on a user screen.
      So your real issue is, if you can transfer  this data into a document format like pdf format. 
      Short: Yes you can.
      Harshit linked one possible approach.
      But there is more than one depending on your target etc.

      Kind regards,
      Richard

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