Reporting

After you have used TabWare to generate data for a report, you can preview the displayed information in a report format before you print a hard copy. To access the Print Preview feature, click the File menu on the main menu bar.

To Preview a Report:

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Use the appropriate TabWare functions to assemble the information you need.

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Select Print Preview from the File menu on the main toolbar to display the Print Preview window showing the information in a report format.

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Click the Rulers box if you want to display rulers along on the top and left-hand margins.

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Click the up or down arrows beside the Scale box to change the size of characters or amount of detail displayed on the printed page.

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Click the up or down arrows beside the Preview box to change the size of the display on your screen.

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Click the Apply button to have your changes take effect.

To Print a Report:

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Click the Print button on the Print Preview window to route the information to a printer.

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Click OK in the Print Options window to print the document and close the Print Preview window.

Printing Custom Formats

The delivered version of TabWare includes a number of standard reports for daily use, such as work orders, purchase orders, and requests for quotation. Your system administrator has the option of implementing non-standard formats for work orders, purchase orders, and RFQs. This can include the use of a custom format produced through special programming or, for work orders and purchase orders, a special format can be implemented by using Crystal Reports software. Ask your system administrator about custom prints available at your location.

The following topics provide additional reporting information.