Export Check File
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Overview of CW07
The Export Check File report allows you to export a file of checks within a date range. You can transfer to a system file or FTP it to your bank. You have options for sort mode, export format and check types, among others. The report output displays the check number, check date, payee, check amount, checking account, source code and any references on the checks, along with a total sum of all checks. To run this report:
- From the DDI Connect main menu, double-click CheckWriter
- Double-click Reports
- Double-click Export Check File. The parameters screen will launch:
The following fields are available on this screen:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Date range/thru | Enter the beginning and ending dates that you wish to export checks for. You can type the dates in mm/dd/yyyy format or click the calendar icons to select the dates |
| Check type | Click the drop down arrow to select the check type that you wish to export. The options here will include the types listed in Check Form Maintenance. Select All to export all check types |
| Checking account | Click the drop down arrow to select the account you wish to export from. The options in this list are based on the accounts listed in Checking Account Setup. Select all to export all checking accounts |
| Sort mode | Click the drop down arrow to select the sort mode you wish to use for the export |
| Minimum amount | If you only wish to export checks that are a certain dollar amount or higher, enter the dollar amount in this field. Leave at 0 to export regardless of check amount |
| Export format | Click the drop down arrow to select the export format you wish to use. If your bank has a customized format that you are required to use, contact DDI Client Support for assistance in requesting the setup of this format |
| Transfer mode | Click the drop down arrow to select the transfer mode. Your options are FTP, system file or email. The selection you make will enable additional fields that will require data |
Print Options
After clicking the Print Options button you will see the following options. Choose the desired options and click OK to return to the report parameters screen.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Printer | Click the drop down arrow to select from a list of available printers. DDI Connect uses your default printer unless told otherwise |
| Format | Click the drop down arrow to select from a list of available formats. Select paper size, number of columns, and number of rows for printing. Each report has built-in format defaults. Select “Use Defaults” to use the built-in report defaults. The number of rows and columns controls the print size and amount of information per page |
| Memo | If you wish, you can add a memo to the output of the report. NOTE: It is recommended that Word documents be saved with the .docx extension |
| View Report | This option generates a pdf file that is displayed on the screen when the report is generated |
| Archive Report | If this option is selected, the system will archive the report in the DDI Connect report archives. For information on working with archived reports, please reference this page: Archived Report Viewer |
| Print Report | If selected, the system will generate the report output to your default printer. NOTE: You will also receive a pdf version of the report, displayed on your screen |
| Print via PDF | Prints directly to your printer. |
| This option allows you to send a .pdf attachment of the report to the indicated users' email addresses. When OK is clicked, a dialog box will open requesting a recipient | |
| Duplex/Top | Prints the report on both sides of the paper in landscape style. The printer must be capable of printing on both sides or an error will occur |
| Duplex/Side | Prints the report on both sides of the paper in portrait style. The printer must be capable of printing on both sides or an error will occur |
| Green bar | Adds shaded, horizontal bars to the report, making it easier to read across columns |
| No dialog | Selecting this option means that no ‘Report Completed’ dialog will display after the report has been generated |
| Extra copies | If you want extra copies of the report generated, type the number in this field |
Click Start. The system will export the file based on the parameters you selected, and display the results. Click below to view a sample of this report.
