Update ZIP Codes from File
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Overview of NA33
The Update ZIP Codes from File process will update your ZIP code table, using a file provided by DDI. You have the ability to control what types of updates to apply (Adds, Updates, Deletes). This process is typically run when ZIP code information has become corrupted and needs to be updated. To run the process:
- From the DDI Connect main menu, double-click Name/Address System
- Double-click Reports
- Double-click 33 Update ZIP Codes from File. The parameters screen will launch:
You have the following options on this screen:
Field | Description |
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File name | You can either type the path and file name or click the folder icon to navigate to the location where the file from DDI is stored |
Add new ZIP codes | If selected, the system will add any new ZIP codes |
Update existing ZIP codes | If selected, the system will update any ZIP codes that have changed |
Delete invalid ZIP codes | If selected, the system will delete any ZIP codes that are invalid |
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 |
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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 run through and make the selected changes, if applicable, and display a summary of the results. Click below to view a sample of this report output.