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Print Controller

The DockMaster Print Controller is invoked any time you press the PRINT or GENERATE REPORT button. The Controller contains four (3) tabs that allow you to Preview, Print, Export, and E-mail reports, invoices, statements, forms, contracts or labels. Each function is explained in detail below:

  • Preview - Before you print a report, click the Preview button to see how the sheet will look when you print it. The way pages appear in the preview window depends on the available fonts, the resolution of the printer, and the available colors.
  • Print - You can print a report to a Windows Printer.
  • Export - This option allows you to export a print job to a text file (.txt) or Excel File (.xlsx).
  • E-mail - This option allows you to email a report. The report will go as an attachment to the email message.
  • Click the Print button while in any tab to invoke the Print Controller.

Windows Options Tab​

Select the Windows Options tab to send this print job to a Windows printer connected to your PC or network.

  • Printer - The Printer prompt displays your Windows default printer. Click the down arrow to select a different printer.
  • Font Name - The only font currently available in DockMaster is Courier New. You cannot select a different font at this time.
  • Font Size - A font is the type and style of text letters and characters you see in documents. There are many font choices available to choose from (for example, Courier New, Arial, and Times New Roman). The size of a font determines the space a letter will take up when printed.
  • Copies - Refers to the number of times you want to send this print job to the printer. The default number is one.
  • Orientation - Refers to printing in portrait style (vertically) or landscape style (horizontally).
  • Click Print to begin the print process.

File Options Tab​

Use the File Options tab if you are EXPORTING a print job to a TEXT (.txt) file or EXCEL spreadsheet (.xls).

  • File Path and Name - Enter the File Path and File Name where the exported file will be stored and named. The default entry is C:\My Documents\Dockmstr.txt where C: is the Drive Letter, My Documents is the File Directory, and Dockmstr.txt is the File Name. You can change this path, but the format must remain Drive Letter:\Directory\File Name
  • Files of Type – Select the File Type for the exported file; the options are a text file (.txt) or an Excel File (.xls).
  • Click Print to begin the export process.

E-Mail Options Tab​

Use the E-Mail Options tab to send this print job as an attachment to an E-Mail. There will be some additional set up necessary in the DockMaster Parameters for the Email option to work. Please see your System Administrator for more information.

  • E-Mail Address - Enter the E-Mail Address of the person receiving this print job.
  • Click the Customer List button to select a list of customers to e-mail.
  • Click the Vendor List button to select a list of vendors to e-mail.
  • Click the Clerk List button to select a list of clerks to e-mail.
  • Search String - The Search String is used in conjunction with the List buttons to search a file for a particular customer, vendor, or clerk. Enter the name you are looking for and press the List button corresponding to the desired file. A Cross-reference Window will display the search results; select an item by clicking on the entry and clicking Select.
  • Blind Addressing - Click the Blind Addressing box to exclude the E-Mail Address prompt when the message is sent.
  • Subject - Enter a Subject for this e-mail.
  • Body - Enter the e-mail message that should accompany this file attachment.
  • Click Print to send the e-mail message.

Displaying Reports​

DockMaster can preview all reports to your screen prior to printing; press the Preview button while in the Print Controller. You can view a page at a time, and scroll forward and backward in the report.