PRINT TABLE
Unlike the Reports function, local printing assumes you want to print the data currently loaded in the table. Depending on the report, a selection of options may be available to further define your report criteria.
Once you have selected the content of the report, Fast Estimate offers one or more of the following print options depending on the type of information being printed:
Print/Preview - Displays the report on screen and gives the option to print. The software will format your screen preview to be as close as possible to the final printed document. more
Text - Select this option to create the file in standard ASCII format (File extension is .TXT) and view with MS Word. Data fileis Tab Delimited.
PDF - Create a document in PDF format (read-only)
CSV - The resultant file is saved in a Comma Separated Value file (CSV) - This is an industry standard file output format that maintains some level of formatting between fields. This is normally the most suitable data format for mainstream products such as MS Excel.
If you choose to save the report in one of the formats, you will be asked to specify a target folder:
Save as Output file: This box is displayed if you select either of the file output options. The default folder is OUTPUT, a folder automatically created within the main program folder.
You can change the current folder to place the file in any folder you have access to.
Once the file has been saved, Fast Estimate will offer to launch the application you have associated with this file type (If none has been previously associated you will be prompted for the application you want to use to access this file type).
Notes
- If you want to print a different set of data to the one currently selected, use the Reports function (or change the data currently loaded).
- If you
want to analyse or adjust your reports using other software tools such
as spreadsheets or project management, create a CSV or TXT file.