New Classic Report Mode Option
Due to popular demand, the function to print reports in TOPS v3.2.1™
has been updated to include a new option "Use Classic Report
Mode". In addition to the standard report format currently
in TOPS v3.2.1™, users who prefer will now have the option
to use the Version 3.1 report format. If you would like to implement
this option, you must first update your server and all workstations
using the TOPS Internet Updater.
Instructions for running the updater are available at: http://www.topssoft.com/Articles/Updates/updateinst.htm.
After running the Web Updater your Reports Print dialog box will
display a new checkbox called "Use Classic Report Mode".
- If "Use Classic Report Mode" is checked, the system
will produce reports in the Classic version 3.1 format. The options
to "Print to Email" or to the "Community Web Site"
will be grayed out.
- If "Use Classic Report Mode" is unchecked, your reports
will continue to print in the standard report format of TOPS v3.2.1™,
and you will be able to print to Email and to your Community Web
Site(s).
"Use Classic Report Mode" will be checked by default
when TOPS v3.2.1™ is first run. The TOPS system will save
the last selected setting to your server as the default for the
next time you run TOPS.
Our programmers continue to work on improving TOPS v3.2.1™
reports and other features. A list of updates is posted on our web
site at http://www.topssoft.com/Articles/Updates/t2000updates.htm
as they are released. Be sure to check there to see what other features
have been added recently.
If you have any questions or comments on this update, please contact
TOPS Technical Support at support@topssoft.com.
Here's a summary of
each new feature:
(when Use Classic Report Mode is turned OFF)
SCREEN: New to this function is the ability
to edit or add text to a report before printing. Simply
CLICK where you want to add text and begin typing.
FILE: The Save To File function saves
the print file in PDF format. Additionally, the Save As
option allows you to save the report files in several different
formats. See side bar for available formats.
Available Formats:
HTML FILE (.htm)
WORD FOR WINDOWS (.DOC)
RICH TEXT FORMAT (.RTF)
ANSI TEXT (.TXT)
COMMA DELIMITED FILES (CSV)
PDF files are saved in the
TOPS2000\COMMUNITYNAME\REPORT_PDF
folder
EMAIL: You can now email most TOPS v3.2.1™
reports directly from the Advanced Printing menu. When you
select Email, the menu extends to allow you to enter an
email address. Click on the Address book icon to select
an existing email address or add a new address to the address
book. No setup is required as this feature uses your default
email settings.
COMMUNITY WEB SITE: For our clients with
TOPS Interactive Community Web Sites, this feature immediately
uploads the report to the community web site.
WEB REPORTS are saved in the
TOPS2000\COMMUNITYNAME\WEBPDF
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by Tony Mechas and Debbie White
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