PDF Generation Report
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Overview of WP12
The PDF Generation Report allows you to report against pdf emails sent within a date frame you specify. The report output lists the Name PIN, Name, generation date, document description, email status, and email address. To run this report:
- From the DDI Connect main menu, double-click Merge System
- Double-click Administrative Tasks
- Double-click PDF Generation Report. The parameters screen will launch:
The following fields are available on this screen:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Start date | Enter the beginning date of the range you wish to report on. You can type it in mm/dd/yyyy format or click the calendar icon to select the date |
| End date | Enter the ending date of the range you wish to report on. You can type it in mm/dd/yyyy format or click the calendar icon to select the date |
| Email status code | To filter the results by status code, you can type the code or codes, separated by commas, or click the list icon to select from a list of active email status codes in the system |
| Sort by date | If you wish to sort the report output by date, select this option |
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 generate the report based on the parameters you selected, and display the results. Click below to view a sample of this report.
