vb.netreporting-servicesfontsremote-desktopremoteapp

Reporting services font problem when using remote app


I have an application that runs as a remote app on Windows Server 2008. The application has a print form and it is viewed on a report viewer 10 control.

For eg. We would use computer A and computer B to run the remote app on the server and print a document to a printer C. But depending on where you are logged in from (A or B) the font used in the report seems to change. (Font 'Arial Narrow', I also tried Segoe Condensed but same results)

If I run the app directly on the client machine (not as a remote app) and print then everything comes out alright.

I have installed the font on both A and B and have the latest windows remote client installed.

Is there any reason why this whould be happening?


Solution

  • This is due to an DPI calculation issue in Windows Server 2008. https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/482312/ssrs-report-font-rendering-issue