Output text modules

The Output text modules application allows you to print or send (as a file) a report with relevant information about available text modules according to defined parameters and settings.

The application is composed of the Parameters and Output settings sections, and contains the standard toolbar.

Output text modules

Parameters section

Using output parameters, you can narrow down the number of text modules to be included in the report.

Available parameters include:

  • Report title – you can define an appropriate report title in this field. By default, it is entered as Text modules.
  • Text module – the field’s values are retrieved from the Text modules application and can be displayed by selecting the [Value assistant] button
  • Description – this field allows you to manually enter the description of a text module, according to which the module will be retrieved for output. The system verifies its consistency with the Description field of the Text modules application.
  • Language – this field narrows down the number of text modules displayed in the report according to the selected language
  • Deletion marker – this field allows you to define which text modules are to be printed in the report:
    • All (default)
    • Marked as deleted
    • Not marked for deletion

Output settings section

Note
Default printout settings may be defined in the User settings application on the Output tab.
  • Language – the default value is the original report language
Note
Reports can be created in all languages licensed in the system. Note that not all texts, labels, etc. are translated into all languages. If a particular text cannot be found in a selected language, another language is used (defined in user settings).
  • Color background (for tables) – it determines if report line items should have alternating background colors. The background color to be used is defined on the basis of the current theme selected in user settings.
  • Output medium (required) – the field’s drop-down list allows selecting whether the report is to be printed or sent by fax or e-mail

After selecting the Printer option, the following fields are displayed:

  • Printer – it allows selecting a device by selecting the [Value assistant] button
  • Paper tray 1st page – it allows defining a paper tray for the first page of the printout
Note
This field is available if the printer supports this function.
  • Paper tray – it allows selecting a paper tray to be used by the printer
  • Media size – the field’s drop-down list allows selecting a format in which the report should be printed. By default, it is set as A4.
  • Double-sided – it allows defining whether the printout is to be single- (default value) or double-sided. For double-sided printouts, it is possible to have the printout flipped according to the longer or shorter edge.
Note
This option is available if the printer supports double-sided printing.
  • Orientation – it allows selecting a printout orientation from a drop-down list. The paper card icon on the right visualizes the selected orientation.
  • Number of copies – number of printout copies. The field needs to be filled in manually.
  • Sort – it specifies whether the printout is to be made according to copies (default) or according to page
Example
A report consists of 5 pages and is to be printed in three copies. If the option per page is selected, the printout will look as follows: 111, 222, 333, 444, 555. If the option per copy is selected, the report will be printed and sorted in three copies: 12345, 12345, 12345.
  • Resolution – this field displays available printout resolution settings for a selected printer. Available options include:
    • Normal
    • High
    • Draft
    • 200×1.200 dpi
    • 600×600 dpi
  • Color – it allows selecting color printout (if the printer supports this option) or leaving it in black and white
  • Output priority – it determines the printout sequence according to an assigned priority. The drop-down list makes it possible to select priorities from 1 (the highest) to 9 (the lowest).
  • Redirect to file – it allows redirecting the report. Available options include:
    • No – the report will not be redirected
    • In file – the report will be saved as a file
    • In file and print – the report will be saved as a file and sent to a client printer
Note
The No and In file and print values are available depending on the selected printer.
  • Folder – this field is activated after selecting the In file option in the Redirect to file field. It makes it possible to select a folder where the report is to be saved.
  • File name – this field is activated after selecting the In file option in the Redirect to file field. A file name needs to be filled in manually.
  • File type – this field is activated after selecting the In file option in the Redirect to file field. It makes it possible to select a format in which the report is to be saved. By default, it is set as PDF.
  • Client printer dialog window – it displays the report printout’s dialog window
  • Client printer – it makes it possible to define a client printer
Note
The fields Client printer dialog window and Client printer are available after selecting the option In file and print in the Redirect to file field.

After selecting the Fax option, the following fields are displayed:

  • Fax (required) – it allows selecting one of the available devices
  • Sender ID – fax sender data
  • Control sequence – a string of characters applied to control fax. This number will be transferred directly to Comarch ERP Enterprise system.
  • Fax number – in this field, enter the number of the receiving device
  • Subject – a fax subject to be filled in manually
  • Media size – it allows selecting the size of paper from a drop-down list. By default, it is set as A4.
  • Output priority – it determines the sending sequence according to an assigned priority: The drop-down list makes it possible to select priorities from 1 (the highest) to 9 (the lowest).
  • Resolution – this field displays available printout resolution settings for a selected fax device. Available options include:
    • Normal
    • High
    • Draft
    • 200×1.200 dpi
    • 600×600 dpi
  • Double-sided – it determines whether the report printout is to be single- (default value) or double-sided. This option is available if the fax device supports double-sided printing.
  • Orientation – it allows selecting a printout orientation from a drop-down list. The paper card icon on the right visualizes the selected orientation.
  • Send – it allows defining whether the report is to be sent immediately or after a specified period of time (definable in the field below)
  • Time point sent – the time in which the report is to be sent

After selecting the E-mail option, the following fields are displayed:

  • E-mail gateway (required) – using the [Value assistant] button, it is possible to select an e-mail gateway that is to be used to send the report
  • From – the e-mail address of the message sender. By default, it is filled in with the address of the logged-in user.
  • Reply to – the e-mail address to which the reply is to be sent. The field should only be filled in if the reply is to be sent to a person different than the message sender.
  • To – it allows defining the e-mail address(es) of the recipient(s)
  • Cc – it allows entering the e-mail addresses of persons who are to receive the message as a copy These addresses will be displayed to other recipients.
  • Bcc – it allows entering the e-mail addresses of persons who are to receive the message as a copy. These addresses will not be displayed to other recipients.
  • Subject – the message’s subject to be filled in manually
  • Text – the message’s content (it can be entered as HTML or text only). To fill in the field, select the diamond icon – it opens a dialog window enabling the user to enter the message’s text.
  • Attachment – it allows adding an attachment, e.g. an image or document, to the message
  • File type – in this field, it is necessary to select a file type from a drop-down list. By default, it is set as PDF.
  • Output priority – it determines the sending sequence according to an assigned priority. 1 – the highest, 9 – the lowest.

Output result

After it is printed, the report looks as follows:

Output result

The report presents data in the following columns:

  • Text module
  • Language
  • Description
  • Text
  • Creation time point – it displays the date and time of text creation
  • Created by – it displays the identification of a user who created the text module
  • Change time point – it displays the date and time of change of the text module
  • Changed by – it displays the ID of a user who last changed the text module

Report

The following business entity is relevant for the Output text modules application: com.cisag.app.general.rpt.Text.

Authorizations

Authorizations can be assigned by means of authorization roles as well as by assignment of organizations. The authorization concept has been described in the Authorizations article.

Authorizations for business partners

The Output text modules application is not released for business partners.

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