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**Ask, VIRTUAL**

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The **Ask **method displays a Print Options dialog that prompts the end user for print specifications, then prints the selected lines subject to those specifications (printer destination, paper orientation, etc.).

**Implementation:**

The Ask method prompts the end user for print specifications (including the Windows standard Print Setup dialog), print preview, plus a range of lines to print. If the user CLICKS the Print button, the Ask method prints the requested lines to the printer specified by the end user.

**Example:**

** ACCEPT**

**  CASE FIELD()**

**  OF ?PrintButton                  !on "Print" button**

**   IF EVENT() = EVENT:Accepted     !call the Printer.Ask method**

**    IF ViewerActive THEN Viewer.Printer.Ask.   !to gather specs and print lines**

**   END**

**  END**

** END**