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Printing

General Information on Printing

From C 39.5.0

Information
  • You can print modules in the following formats:
    • A4 (portrait or landscape format)
    • A3 (portrait or landscape format)
  • Print areas
    • In customizing you can define which print areas (header and footer) a particular module contains .
  • Module Print Parameters
  • Data Fields Print Layout
    • NEW The following objects are not visible in print preview and print layouts:
      • Buttons
      • Calendar Control Symbols
      • Highlighting saved changes using color
      • Tree structure symbols (grid lines and +/- symbols)
      • Listbox symbols
      • Scroll bars
    • Continuous text fields are displayed with the whole text even if the field has a fixed height in the module.

Tip

  • In order to increase the quality of effects (e.g. background gradients) you have to set the grid mode in the printer to super fine.

Up to C 39.5.0

Information

Tip

  • In order to increase the quality of effects (e.g. background gradients) you have to set the grid mode in the printer to super fine.

Print from a Module

Procedure
  • Open the required module.
  • If necessary, change the print settings (e.g. printer, page number, etc.) via the Data --> Print via options menu item or using CTRL + P.
  • Start printing
    • by clicking on the Print directly button in the toolbar or
    • via the Dates Print directly.
  • During printing, the following message is displayed: Page x of y print: module name.

Print Preview

Information
  • The print preview is displayed in a separate panel. This panel only contains the print preview with the corresponding toolbar.
    • The customizer can use the Toolbar parameter to define which buttons are displayed in the toolbar.

Procedure

  • Open the required module.
  • Switch to the print preview via the Data Print preview menu item.

Details

  • While the print preview/page break preview is open you cannot switch back to the module.
  • If you want to make some changes, e.g. display additional columns
    • you have to close the print preview/page break preview,
    • display columns and
    • open the print preview/page break preview again.

Functions of the Print Preview

Information
  • The functions described below are available in a toolbar designed especially for print and page break preview.
  • The toolbar is opened along with the print or page break preview via the Data Print Preview and Data Page Break Preview menu items.
    • Some zoom functions are not available via toolbar buttons but only via shortcuts.

From DB 39.5.14

Name Button Shortcut Description
Print directly print.png   Sends the current settings along with the module data to the printer
Print via options print-cog.png CTRL + P This item allows print options to be changed before printing.
Edit margins arrows.png   Displays margins as lines which can be dragged to the required position using the mouse button. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Stift file-signature.png   Marks the required area in the print preview with a pen. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Text marker highlighter.png   Marks the required area in the print preview like a text marker. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Insert comment comment.png   Inserts a comment to the required area in the print preview. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Zoom = 100 % zoom_100.png CTRL + 0 Zooms the module content to 100 %.
Zoom = page width file_width.png   Zooms the module content to page width
Zoom + search-plus.png CTRL + scroll up with the mouse Enlarges the module content. Side margins, header, and footer remain unchanged. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
Zoom - search-minus.png CTRL + scroll down with the mouse Downsizes the module content. Side margins, header, and footer remain unchanged. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
Zoom FensterZoom.png   The required zoom degree can be entered. The displayed value is refreshed automatically if you zoom using the Zoom + or Zoom - buttons.
Format FensterPapierformat.png   The required paper format can be selected from the listbox. The selected format is immediately visible.
  • If you need user specific formats, you have to set them directly on your printer via the _Print via Options_ menu item. Such formats are not displayed in the print preview but only in the printed version.
Portrait/landscape format file-double.png   Switches between portrait or landscape format
Reset changes sync-alt.png   All changes made to the print preview with regard to zoom, margin width, etc., are reset to the default settings.
Extend module name cog.png   Extends the module name.
  • The text entered in the dialog box is added to the module title as an extension.
Notes
  • The module title extension is also applied to the module itself after closing the print preview or page break preview.
  • The module title extension is automatically removed when closing the module.

Tip
  • In order to undo the module title extension without having to close the module, open the menu item and click on OK.

From DB 39.5.12

Name Button Shortcut Description
Print directly print.png   Sends the current settings along with the module data to the printer
Print via options print-cog.png CTRL + P This item allows print options to be changed before printing.
Edit margins arrows.png   Displays margins as lines which can be dragged to the required position using the mouse button. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Pen file-signature.png   Marks the required area in the print preview like a pen. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Text marker highlighter.png   Marks the required area in the print preview like a text marker. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Insert comment comment.png   Inserts a comment to the required area in the print preview. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Zoom = 100 % zoom_100.png CTRL + 0 Zooms the module content to 100 %.
Zoom = page width file_width.png   Zooms the module content to page width
Zoom + search-plus.png CTRL + scroll up with the mouse Enlarges the module content. Side margins, header, and footer remain unchanged. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
Zoom - search-minus.png CTRL + scroll down with the mouse Downsizes the module content. Side margins, header, and footer remain unchanged. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
Zoom FensterZoom.png   The required zoom degree can be entered. The displayed value is refreshed automatically if you zoom using the Zoom + or Zoom - buttons.
Format FensterPapierformat.png   The required paper format can be selected from the listbox. The selected format is immediately visible.
  • If you need user specific formats, you have to set them directly on your printer via the _Print via Options_ menu item. Such formats are not displayed in the print preview but only in the printed version.
Portrait/landscape format file-double.png   Switches between portrait or landscape format
Reset changes sync-alt.png   All changes made to the print preview with regard to zoom, margin width, etc., are reset to the default settings.
Extend module name cog.png   Extends the module name.
  • The text entered in the dialog box is added to the module title as an extension.
Notes
  • The module title extension is also applied to the module itself after closing the print preview or page break preview.
  • The module title extension is automatically removed when closing the module.

Tip
  • In order to undo the module title extension without having to close the module, open the menu item and click on OK.

From DB 39.5.0

Name Button Shortcut Description
Print directly DruckDirekt.png   Sends the current settings along with the module data to the printer
Print via Options DruckUeberOptionen.png CTRL + P This item allows print options to be changed before printing.
Edit margins Seitenraender.png   Displays margins as lines which can be dragged to the required position using the mouse button. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Pen NEW Stift.png   Marks the required area in the print preview like a pen. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Text marker NEW MP38.PNG   Marks the required area in the print preview like a text marker. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Insert comment Kommentar.png   Inserts a comment to the required area in the print preview. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Zoom = 100 % Zoom100.png.png CTRL + 0 Zooms the module content to 100 %.
Zoom to page width ZoomSeitenbreite.png   Zooms the module content to page width
Zoom + ZoomPlus.png CTRL + scroll up with the mouse Enlarges the module content. Side margins, header, and footer remain unchanged. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
Zoom - ZoomMinus.png CTRL + scroll down with the mouse Downsizes the module content. Side margins, header, and footer remain unchanged. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
Zoom FensterZoom.png   The required zoom degree can be entered. The displayed value is refreshed automatically if you zoom using the Zoom + or Zoom - buttons.
Format FensterPapierformat.png   The required paper format can be selected from the listbox. The selected format is immediately visible.
  • If you need user specific formats, you have to set them directly on your printer via the _Print via Options_ menu item. Such formats are not displayed in the print preview but only in the printed version.
Portrait/landscape format HochQuer.png   Switches between portrait or landscape format
Reset changes NEW MP39.PNG   All changes that have been made to the print preview with regard to zoom, margin width, etc., are reset to the default settings.
Extend module title ModTitel.png   Extends the module title.
  • The text entered in the dialog message is inserted as an expansion of the module title.
Notes
  • The module title extension is also applied to the module itself after the print preview or page break preview is closed.
  • The module title extension is automatically removed when closing the module.

Tip
  • In order to undo the module title extension without having to close the module, open the menu item and click on OK.

From C 39.5.0

Name Button Shortcut Description
Print directly DruckDirekt.png   Sends the current settings along with the module data to the printer
Print via Options DruckUeberOptionen.png CTRL + P This item allows print options to be changed before printing.
Edit margins Seitenraender.png   Displays margins as lines which can be dragged to the required position using the mouse button. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Marking with pen Stift.png   Marks the required area in the print preview like a pen. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Insert comment Kommentar.png   Inserts a comment to the required area in the print preview. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Zoom = 100 % Zoom100.png CTRL + 0 Zooms the module content to 100 %.
Zoom to page width ZoomSeitenbreite.png   Zooms the module content to page width
Zoom + ZoomPlus.png CTRL + scroll up with the mouse NEW Enlarges the module content. Side margins, header, and footer remain unchanged. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
Zoom - ZoomMinus.png CTRL + scroll down with the mouse NEW Downsizes the module content. Side margins, header, and footer remain unchanged. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
Zoom FensterZoom.png   The required zoom degree can be entered. The displayed value is refreshed automatically if you zoom using the Zoom + or Zoom - buttons.
Format FensterPapierformat.png   The required paper format can be selected from the listbox. The selected format is immediately visible.
  • If you need user specific formats, you have to set them directly on your printer via the _Print via Options_ menu item. Such formats are not displayed in the print preview but only in the printed version.
Portrait/landscape format HochQuer.png   Switches between portrait or landscape format
Extend module title ModTitel.png   Extends the module title.
  • The text entered in the dialog box is added as an extension to the module title.
Notes
  • The module title extension is also applied to the module itself after closing the print preview or page break preview.
  • The module title extension is automatically removed when closing the module.
Tip
  • In order to undo the module title extension without having to close the module, open the menu item and click on OK.

Up to C 39.5.0

Name Button Shortcut Description
Print directly DruckDirekt.png   Sends the current settings along with the module data to the printer
Print via Options DruckUeberOptionen.png CTRL + P This item allows print options to be changed before printing.
Edit margins Seitenraender.png   Displays margins as lines which can be dragged to the required position using the mouse button. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Marking with pen Stift.png   Marks the required area in the print preview like a pen. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Insert comment Kommentar.png   Inserts a comment to the required area in the print preview. Details.
This menu item is only available in the print preview.
Zoom = 100 % Zoom100.png CTRL + 0 Zooms the module content to 100 %.
Zoom to page width ZoomSeitenbreite.png   Zooms the module content to page width
Zoom + ZoomPlus.png CTRL + SHIFT + scroll Enlarges the module content. Side margins, header, and footer remain unchanged. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
Zoom - ZoomMinus.png CTRL + SHIFT + scroll Downsizes the module content. Side margins, header, and footer remain unchanged. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
Zoom FensterZoom.png   The required zoom degree can be entered. The displayed value is refreshed automatically if you zoom using the Zoom + or Zoom - buttons.
Format FensterPapierformat.png   The required paper format can be selected from the listbox. The selected format is immediately visible.
  • If you need user specific formats, you have to set them directly on your printer via the _Print via Options_ menu item. Such formats are not displayed in the print preview but only in the printed version.
Portrait/landscape format HochQuer.png   Switches between portrait or landscape format
Extend module title ModTitel.png   Extends the module title.
  • The text entered in the dialog box is added to the module title as an extension.
Notes
  • The module title extension is also applied to the module itself after closing the print preview or page break preview.
  • The module title extension is automatically removed when closing the module.
Tip
  • In order to undo the module title extension without having to close the module, open the menu item and click on OK.

Further Zoom Functions of the Print Preview

From C 39.5.0

Zoom Function Key Combination Description
General Zoom ALT + scroll NEW Zooms the entire page, comparable to MS Word Zoom.
Horizontal scale zoom SHIFT + scroll NEW Enlarges and downsizes the time scale and all objects below the time scale horizontally. As a result, the scale and possibly the interval of the time scale are changed. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
Vertical scale zoom CTRL + SHIFT + scroll NEW Enlarges and downsizes the histogram scale and all objects below the histogram scale vertically. As a result, the scale is changed. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.

Up to C 39.5.0

Zoom Function Key Combination Description
Content zoom CTRL + SHIFT + scroll Zooms the module content. Side margins, header, and footer remain unchanged. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
General Zoom CTRL + scroll Zooms the entire page, comparable to MS Word Zoom.
Horizontal scale zoom ALT + scroll Enlarges and downsizes the time scale and all objects below the time scale horizontally. As a result, the scale and possibly the interval of the time scale are changed. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.
Vertical scale zoom CTRL + ALT + scroll Enlarges and downsizes the histogram scale and all objects below the histogram scale vertically. As a result, the scale is changed. When you use this type of zooming, you can spread the module content over several pages and the number of pages may vary.

Special Functions of Print Preview

New from DB 39.5.0

Information
  • All changes performed using the following functions can be reset via the Reset changes menu item.

Up to DB 39.5.14

Pen

Procedure
  • Switch to the print preview via the Data menu item Print preview_.
  • In the toolbar, click on the Pen button.
  • Mark the required area in the print preview like with a pen.
  • Deactivate the menu item by clicking on the button again.

Example

DruckMarkierung.png

New from DB 39.5.0

Text Marker

Procedure
  • Switch to the print preview via the Data menu item Print preview_.
  • In the toolbar, click on the [[MenuItems#MP39[Text marker]] button.
  • Mark the required area in the print preview as with a text marker.
  • Deactivate the menu item by clicking on the button again.

Example

Textmarker.PNG

Insert Comment

Procedure
  • Switch to the print preview via the Data menu item Print preview_.
  • In the toolbar, click on the Insert comment button.
  • Click on the required area in the print preview.
  • A text field with a time stamp appears.
  • Insert a comment.
  • Deactivate the menu item by clicking on the button again.

Example

DruckKommentar.png

Note

  • If you have activated this menu item, you can delete a comment by right-clicking on it.

Edit Margins

Procedure
  • Switch to the print preview via the Data menu item Print preview.
  • In the toolbar, click on the Edit margins button.
    • The margins are displayed as continuous lines.
  • Drag the lines to the required position using the mouse.
  • Deactivate the menu item by clicking on the button once more.

Note

Page Break Preview

Information
  • Page break preview is displayed in a separate panel. This panel only contains the print preview with the corresponding toolbar.
    • The customizer can use the Toolbar parameter to define which buttons are displayed in the toolbar.
  • Only the main print area (module content) is displayed in the page break preview.
  • When you open the page break preview page breaks are set automatically.
    • They can be changed manually.

Details

  • While the print preview/page break preview is open you cannot switch back to the module.
  • If you want to make some changes, e.g. display additional columns
    • you have to close the print preview/page break preview,
    • display columns and
    • open the print preview/page break preview again.

Special Functions of Page Break Preview

Information
  • Functions which are available for both print and page break preview via the menu items or shortcuts can be found in the Print Preview Functions and Page Break Preview chapters.

Special Functions of Page Break Preview

Automatic Page Breaks

Information
  • Automatic page breaks occur as soon as,
    • records do not fit on one page.
    • the Page break parameter is activated through customizing.
    • a record overlaps a manual page break line.
  • In order to change automatic page breaks,
    • drag the page break line (blue) to the required position.
  • Horizontal and vertical page breaks allowed.
  • If the text in continuous fields is longer than the field itself, the field is enlarged to the text size in the print layout.
  • If the continuous field does not fit on one print layout, the horizontal page break occurs.

Change Column Width

Information
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Pngpng DruckKommentar.png r1 7.7 K 2009-07-27 - 21:42  
Pngpng DruckMarkierung.png r1 7.3 K 2009-07-27 - 21:44  
Pngpng Textmarker.PNG r1 6.2 K 2012-07-04 - 14:16  

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