create new custom setting to printing window

Question

Heloo guys.

I'm looking at this quickstart http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh761450.aspx which shows how to add a custom list setting to the print window. I've noticed that I can add a "text" setting by using the createTextOption method and I'll get an input text box in the print windows.

Now the question: Is there any chance to create a new entry which uses a different input type for entering the values? For instance, can I create a custom setting which looks like the one that is shown for the number of copies? I've noticed that the PrintCustomTextOptionsDetail class has a type property, but it seems to be read only and I haven't found any method which is able to change the value of that property.

so, any ideas on how I can add a new definition entry which looks like the number of pages field presented to the user? thanks.

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Luis Abreu

Answer 1

So you want a text box and then static text next to it?

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Jeff Sanders (MSFT)

Answer 2

Hello Jeff,

Not really. I want to specify a different type of data. For instance, how can I get a number textbox (with the+/- for incrementing/decrementing) like the one show for printing?

As I said, I've noticed there's a property type of the PrintCustomTextOptionsDetails class, but it seems like there's no way to set that property...

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Luis Abreu

Answer 3

Hi Luis

What you see is what you get my friend.  There are no hidden methods or properties to create a unique or custom control experience there.

-Jeff

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Jeff Sanders (MSFT)

Answer 4

Ok Jeff.

then, last question: does that mean there's no way for me to  reproduce the same box which is used for letting the user pick the number of copies?

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Luis Abreu