File Print Button
Use
The File Print control allows users to print multiple files related to a case simultaneously with a single click.
Considerations
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Supported File Types:
- File-type attributes
- Document templates
- Images
- ECM files
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Features:
- Files can be printed or exported into a single PDF. A PDF reader must be installed.
- Any file from the data model can be included, even if it is not visible in the form where the control is configured.
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Browser Behavior:
- Internet Explorer: Opens the print dialog by default.
- Firefox: Opens the generated PDF.
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Unsupported Formats:
- Microsoft Word 95 documents (
.doc
) - SVG images (
.svg
) - PowerPoint XML 2003
- Encrypted Microsoft Word documents (
.doc
/.docx
) - Encrypted PowerPoint files (
.ppt
/.pptx
) - Encrypted Excel files (
.xls
/.xlsx
) - Encrypted or password-protected PDFs
- Microsoft Word 95 documents (
Properties
Every control has properties that allow customization in the Work Portal. Below are the properties exclusive to the File Print control:
Basic Tab
PROPERTY | DESCRIPTION |
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Button Caption | The text entered will appear inside the button. |
Source | Defines the associated files (attributes of the data model) to print. |
Format Tab
PROPERTY | DESCRIPTION |
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Value Horizontal Align | Defines the button's alignment. Options: right, left, justified, centered. |
Format | Define the font size, font color, and background color for the button. |
Example
In a Purchase Request Process, the Purchases department needs to keep a physical record of supplier selection processes.
Scenario:
At least 3 quotations must be evaluated before selecting a supplier. The purchase assistant must print all quotations and the purchase order in one step.
Steps to Configure the Control:
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Navigate to the form where the control will be included, such as the last activity in the Purchase Request Process.
- The form should contain a file type attribute for storing the purchase order and a collection for recording quotations.
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Drag and drop a File Print Button control from the Controls tab.
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Click the control to display its properties and type a caption for the button.
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In the Source property, click the Add icon to associate files.
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Navigate the Data Model and include the files to be printed. For instance, add the purchase order file.
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Include the quotations file from the collection. The control will print all records found in the table.
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Save the form and go to the Work Portal to test the control.
- Click the File Print Button.
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Bizagi generates a consolidated PDF with all documents and opens the print dialog.