RE: Error Message on PSPP created PDF files

[jhwhite]

Alan,

 

Yes, I was able to print your file.  It is probably a bug on my end -- the question is who/what.  I will have to put this one aside until I get my grant application completed.  At least I can obtain a working PDF using the “File-Print PDF Option.” In the past, I have been able to use the export options.  Not sure when it quit working for me.

 

Take care,

John

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From: Pspp-users <pspp-users-bounces+jhwhite=techwriteinc.com@gnu.org> On Behalf Of amead@alanmead.org
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 9:33 PM
To: pspp-users@gnu.org
Subject: Re: Error Message on PSPP created PDF files

 

I think creating a PDF using Print uses a system component (i.e., some Windows or third-party software creates the PDF).

But since exporting a PDF works for me, I'm not sure why you're having difficulties. Was there a PDF attached (temp.pdf) to my prior reply, and were you able to open it?  That might give us a clue.

Also, I assume this behavior stays consistent across system reboots? It seems like the first step in trouble-shooting problems with Windows-based software is to reboot the computer.

-Alan

 

On 5/24/2022 8:14 PM, jhwhite@techwriteinc.com wrote:

I will try again, Alan.

 

On the PDF issue, I was trying to export the PDF through the Export option. When I use the print file option to create the PDF – it works fine. This issue is resolved.

 

Thank you, Alan.

 

Take care,

John

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From: Alan Mead <amead@alanmead.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 9:03 PM
To: pspp-users@gnu.org
Cc: jhwhite@techwriteinc.com
Subject: Re: Error Message on PSPP created PDF files

 

What, exactly, are you doing?

I took the syntax from the PSPP manual page on Temporary (https://www.gnu.org/software/pspp/manual/html_node/TEMPORARY.html), opened a new syntax window, pasted that syntax. Ran it. Selected "Export..." on the output window and saved it to the attached PDF (I'm assuming I can send a PDF...).

And I have no trouble opening it.

I'm using Windows 10 and PSPP version GNU pspp 1.5.3-g797d4c

BTW, this output suggests that TEMPORARY is operating as expected in the version of PSPP I'm using.

-Alan

 

On 5/24/2022 7:41 PM, jhwhite@techwriteinc.com wrote:

Hi,

 

Every time I create PDF files in PSPP, I have issues.  Specifically, after the file is created, I try to open the file I get a PDF 114 error message.  I tried reinstalling my Adobe Acrobat DC and PSPP – neither action worked.  I also tried to delete the “Advanced Metadata” option in “properties – description” – to no avail.

 

Take care,

John

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Alan D. Mead, Ph.D.

President, Talent Algorithms Inc.

science + technology = better workers

https://talalg.com

Tsai Yu used to sleep during the day.

The Master said: "Rotten wood cannot be carved, walls made of dirt and

mud cannot be plastered: what is the good of reprimanding Yu?"

"At first," he continued, "my way of dealing with others was to listen

to their words and to take their actions upon trust. Now, my way is to

listen to what they say and then to watch what they do. This change in

me is owing to Yu."

-- Confucius, Confucian Analects