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Welcome

This document provides background an d procedural information for using Vitesse. Because business requirements and user preferences can vary for each company, the material contained herein should be viewed as a general guide only.

As you step through the material, please remember that your specific business needs will govern selection from the various options and preferences described. Similarly, certain selections will require that some tasks be repeated, while other selections will allow you to omit tasks entirely.

Who Should Use this Guide?

Users should already be familiar with Microsoft Wind ow s operations, printer and font management operations, and PC peripherals, and have access to reference manuals for related PC software and hardware.

About This Guide

Vitesse user guide is organized as follows: Chapter 1: Introduction, provides an overview of the Vitesse project modes,

functions and features that facilitate creating projects and resources for VIPP printing. It also provides information on the new features introduced in Vitesse

Section I: Vitesse Basics

Chapter 2: Understanding the Vitesse Workspace, provides an overview of the Vitesse workspace and describes activities and tasks for using the workspace.

2.00.

Chapter 3: Understanding the Vitesse Directory Structure, directory structure, the scope of resources used in Vitesse, and associated tasks for setting up working folders.

explains the Vitesse

Section II: Using VIPP Resources

Chapter 4: Working with Forms, provides information on the form resource and

explains tasks for using forms, setting form properties, and caching resources. Chapter 5: Working with Segments, provides information on using the segment

resource and provides tasks for creating a segment, setting segment properties, caching a segment, and dynamically resizing segments.

Chapter 6: Working with Fonts, provides information on the different font styles available in Vitesse. It gives a detailed overview on the font types, mappings, and their significance in VIPP printing.

Chapter 7: Working with Images, describes how to add images to a project and set image properties.

Section III: Vitesse Project Tools

Chapter 8: Using the Drawing Tools, provides information on drawing tools.

Included are instructions for adding drawing objects in the form and setting associated properties. It also describes the basic operations for editing/modifying objects inserted in a design.

Chapter 9: Using the Text Tools, provides activities and tasks for using text and graphic text objects and setting associated properties. It also gives a detailed overview on using rich text from external pr oject s, spell checker and dictionary files, finding and replacing text, and for setting the default text properties.

Chapter 10: Applying Transformations, describes how to apply different formatting options on field, text, and graphic text objects.

Chapter 11: Working with Colors, describes activities and tasks for working with colors, color palettes, and patterns.

Section IV: Creating a VIPP Project

Chapter 12: Creating a Native Mode Project, describes activities and tasks for

creating VIPP native mode projects. Chapter 13: Creating a Database Mode Project, describes activities and tasks for

creating VIPP database mode projects. Chapter 14: Creating a Line Mode Project, activities and tasks for creating VIPP

line mode projects. Chapter 15: Creating an XML Mode Project, activities and tasks for creating VIPP

XML mode projects.

Section V: Basic Project Setup

Chapter 16:, Setting Document Properties, describes activities and tasks for

setting properties associated with a Vitesse project. Chapter 17: Defining Paper and Print Setup, describes activities and tasks for

defining paper and print setup. Chapter 18: Defining the Logical Page Setup, describes activities and tasks for

adding a logical page to a design and setting logical page properties.

Section VI: Working in Database Mode

Chapter 19: Understanding Database Mode Data, provides an overview of the

database mode data stream and explains the database data structure in detail. It also gives a detailed overview on printing doc uments using the ZSORT feature.

Chapter 20: Working with Data in Database Mode, describes activities and tasks for working with data in database mode projects.

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Section VII: Working in Line Mode

Chapter 21: Understanding Line Mode Data, provides an overview of the line

mode data stream and explains the data stream attributes in detail. It also describes activities and tasks for working with data files and the Data View window in Vitesse.

Chapter 22: Working with Data in Line Mode, describes activities and tasks for working with data in line mode projects.

Section VIII: Working in XML Mode

Chapter 23: Understanding XML Mode Data, provides an overview of the XML

mode data stream and explains the XML data structure in detail. Chapter 24: Working with Data in XML Mode, describes activities and tasks for

working with data in XML mode projects.

Section IX: Using Data Driven Objects in a Project

Chapter 25: Using Frames, describes activities and tasks for working with frames in

Vitesse. Chapter 26: Using Variables, describes activities and tasks for working with

variables in Vitesse. Chapter 27: Adding Conditions, explains condition objects and conditional logic

that you can apply to design and data objects inserted in a project. Chapter 28: Adding Charts, describes activities and tasks for adding charts and

setting chart properties. It also provides information on mapping data to charts using different techniques for various types of data files and project modes.

Chapter 29: Using Actions, describes activities and tasks for working with action objects in Vitesse.

Chapter 30: Adding Barcodes, describes activities and tasks for adding a barcode to a design and setting barcode properties. It also gives a detailed overview on specifying the barcode data using barcode, field, text, and graphic text objects.

Section X: Referencing Resources

Chapter 31: Using Forms in Projects, describes activities and tasks for inserting and referencing forms in Vitesse.

Chapter 32: Using Segments in Projects, describes activities and tasks for inserting and referencing different segment types in Vitesse.

Chapter 33: Referencing Images, describes how to reference image resources in a project design and set image properties of the image references.

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Section XI: Preparing the VIPP Project for Production

Chapter 34: Previewing and Testing the Project, describes activities and tasks for

previewing and testing projects in Vitesse. The chapter also provides information about performing standard operations in Vitesse, including opening and saving resources.

Chapter 35: Importing and Exporting Projects, provides information regarding the import and export operations of the Vitesse design projects and describes activities and tasks related to them.

Chapter 36: Vitesse Administrative Options, describes activities and tasks for opening Vitesse in administration and user mode. It also provides information about operating Vitesse in the administration mode.

Appendix A: Error and Warning Message Handling, lists and explains error and warning messages that can be encountered while performing specified Vitesse operations, along with explanations for each occurrence. Also included are messages and handling routines for VIPP source code errors.

Glossary, lists the basic Vitesse terms used in this guide.

Conventions

Conventions are the same or similar to Windows conventions, including:

! Display conventions ! Typographic conventions

Display Conventions

Elixir products adhere to Microsoft Windows conventions for using menus, menu commands, dialog boxes, command buttons, icons and mouse. See your Windows manual for more information.

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Typographic Conventions

This guide uses the following typographic conventions to identify sp ecial information.

Convention Information Type/Example

< > (angle brackets), Keystrokes

Ex: <Enter> Key combinations are denoted by a plus sign between keys. Ex: <Shift> + <F1>.

Bold type - Field names within an explanation.

Ex: Use rules set by selected Start on option.

- Dialog areas referenced in tasks. Ex: Select an item from the List of used Fonts.

Click the Options tab.

- Tool names referenced in dialogs/windows. Ex: Make sure the Text tool is selected.

- Button names with text written on them. Ex: Click OK to save settings.

- Any text that you must type.

Ex: Enter LPT1 for the following option.

Italic type - References to other guides.

Ex: Elixir Scout Guide.

- References to other chapters. Ex: Chapter 10: eDelivery.

- Toolbar names. Ex: Click any tool on the Drawing toolbar.

- Window names. Ex: Message window displays.

- Directory paths. Ex: drive:\Programs Files\Elixir Technologies.

Quotation marks - References to tasks, activities or concepts.

Ex: See “Adding Drawing Objects” section in Chapter 5: Working with Drawing Tools.

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Symbols Used in This Guide

Look for the following symbols as you read through this guide:

Symbol Information Type

Note

This symbol calls your attention to additional information.

Shortcut

This symbol shows a shortcut for a procedure you just learned.

Tip This symbol highlights a helpful tip.

Warning

This symbol emphasizes an important note and/or warning.

Migrating Users

This symbol emphasizes a note for users migrating from previous versions of Vitesse.

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Getting the Answers You Need

Elixir Technologies provides the following resources to help you learn and use Vitesse:

! Customer Support ! Elixir Training ! Help ! Related Guides

Customer Support

If you purchased this product directly from Elixir Technologies, you can contact the Customer Support Center for your region at the number listed below:

North and South America:

! +1 805 641 5900 ext. 3

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Pacific Standard Time; if closed, press 2 to reach Elixir’s extended Support coverage.

! Elx_support@elixir.com Asia Pacific:

Asia_support@elixir.com

Europe:

! +44 (0) 207 993 4811

Monday – Friday, 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Central European Time

! +1 805 5900 ext. 3

Monday – Friday, 4:00 pm to 2:00 am Central European Time

Europe_support@elixir.com

If you have a problem with your Elixir product, contact the Elixir Customer Support Center for your region. An Elixir Product Specialist will answer your call and ask for the following information:

! Your name, organization, telephone number and address. ! Elixir product name and version number. ! A complete description of the problem, including any error messages printed or

displayed on your monitor.

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Elixir Website Support

You can also obtain product support by accessing the Elixir web page at

http://www.elixir.com and selecting Support.

The Elixir website allows you to:

! Select your preferred support method. ! Identify support centers. ! Access web support. ! Register Elixir products. ! Renew Elixir licenses. ! Learn through the User Group how others are using Eli xir products. ! Download the latest patches. ! Contact Elixir Partner Support. ! Ask a question of Elixir Support. To submit a question, select Questions>

Submit a Question here. Please complete the question form.

! Find answers in the list of Frequently Asked Questions. ! Access the Elixir Knowledge Base.

Elixir Training

Elixir Technologies offers training for its full-range of Windows-based products. For more information, contact:

Elixir Learning (805) 641-5900 ext.4

Using Help

Elixir software uses the Microsoft Windows Help program to provide help for all product functions.

What’s This? Help

Selecting a dialog control such as an input field, radio button or drop-down list, and then pressing Shift + F1 displays a pop-up window containing information about that control. You can also get this information by right-clicking the control and selectin g

What’s This? from the pop-up window or clicking available.

Help Pop-ups and Jumps

The help can be opened using Help>Contents from the application menu bar. Within the Help topic text, words or phrases in blue are drop-down hotspots and underlined words or phrases in blue are jumps or hyperlinks. Clicking a hotspot displays images and links directly below the hotspot within the same topic. Clicking a jump displays an associated Help topic within the same window.

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on the dialog title bar if

Related Guides

If you require further information about a specific topic or wish to obtain product background information, reference the Vitesse Getting Started Guide which is part of the Vitesse documentation package.

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User Notes:

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Contents

Welcome ----------------------------------------------------------------------I

About This Guide ------------------------------------------------------------I Conventions---------------------------------------------------------------- IV

Getting the Answers You Need ---------------------------------------- VII

Chapter 1: Introduction 37

Section I: Vitesse Basics

Who Should Use this Guide?-----------------------------------------I

Display Conventions------------------------------------------------ IV Typographic Conventions------------------------------------------- V Symbols Used in This Guide -------------------------------------- VI

Customer Support -------------------------------------------------- VII

Elixir Website Support ---------------------------------------- VIII Elixir Training ----------------------------------------------------- VIII Using Help --------------------------------------------------------- VIII Related Guides------------------------------------------------------- IX

Vitesse Overview-----------------------------------------------------37 Before You Start------------------------------------------------------39

Creating a Preliminary Project-----------------------------------39

Defining and Locating Test Data--------------------------------39 Understanding the VIPP Modes------------------------------------40

What is Native Mode?--------------------------------------------40

What is Line Mode?-----------------------------------------------40

What is Database Mode?-----------------------------------------41

What is XML Mode? ---------------------------------------------42 What’s New in Vitesse 2.00?---------------------------------------43

Form and Segment Behavior-------------------------------------43

Frame Behavior----------------------------------------------------43

Restricted Mode Operation --------------------------------------43

Predefined Media and Fields-------------------------------------44

Batch Conversion of Documents--------------------------------44

Chapter 2: Understanding the Vitesse Workspace

Getting Familiar with the Workspace -----------------------------------47

Using the Design Area-----------------------------------------------48

Design View -------------------------------------------------------48

Source View--------------------------------------------------------49 Using the Project Tree View Window----------------------------- 49

Media--------------------------------------------------------------- 50 MasterDoc --------------------------------------------------------- 51

Resources ---------------------------------------------------------- 51 Using the Property View Window -------------------------------- 51 Using the Data View Window------------------------------------- 52 Using the Message View Window -------------------------------- 53

Clearing Messages------------------------------------------------ 54

Saving Messages-------------------------------------------------- 54

Setting the Default View Options ------------------------------ 54 Arranging the Workspace Windows ------------------------------ 55 Using Workspace Tools -------------------------------------------- 56

Using the Menu Bar---------------------------------------------- 56

Using the Toolbar------------------------------------------------- 57

Viewing the Status Bar ------------------------------------------ 57 Placing Objects in the Design Area ------------------------------- 58

Using the Ruler --------------------------------------------------- 58

Displaying and Hiding the Ruler ------------------------------- 58

Setting the Default Ruler Option ------------------------------- 58

Changing the Unit of Measurement---------------------------- 58

Using the Grid----------------------------------------------------- 59

Displaying and Hiding the Grid -------------------------------- 60

Setting the Default Grid Option -------------------------------- 60

Automatically Aligning Objects to the Grid ------------------ 60

Setting the Default Snap to Grids Option --------------------- 61

Setting the Grid Color-------------------------------------------- 62

Setting the Grid Style -------------------------------------------- 63

Setting the Grid Spacing----------------------------------------- 63

Using Guides------------------------------------------------------ 64

Turning the Guides On and Off--------------------------------- 64

Setting the Default Guide Option------------------------------- 65

Moving Guides to the Design Area ---------------------------- 65

Removing Guides from the Design Area---------------------- 66

Automatically Aligning Objects to the Guides --------------- 66

Setting the Default Snap to Guides Option-------------------- 66

Setting the Guide Color------------------------------------------ 66

Setting the Guide Style------------------------------------------- 67

Using the Crosshair----------------------------------------------- 68

Displaying and Hiding the Crosshair -------------------------- 68

Setting the Default Crosshair Option -------------------------- 68 Moving Objects using the Keyboard------------------------------ 69

Setting the Nudge Options -------------------------------------- 69

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Zooming within the Design Area ----------------------------------70

Specifying Custom Zoom Value --------------------------------71 Moving the Design Area View -------------------------------------71 Using the Full Screen View-----------------------------------------72 Refreshing the Project -----------------------------------------------72 Navigating the Workspace ------------------------------------------72 Choosing Commands ------------------------------------------------73

Chapter 3: Understanding the Vitesse Directory Structure 75

Understanding Resource Scope ------------------------------------75

Local Resources ---------------------------------------------------75

Shared Resources--------------------------------------------------75

Global Resources--------------------------------------------------75 Understanding the Vitesse Directory Structure ------------------76

Vitesse Folder------------------------------------------------------77

ClientsFolder-------------------------------------------------------77

Client Folder -------------------------------------------------------77

Project Folder------------------------------------------------------77

Data Files-----------------------------------------------------------78

Config---------------------------------------------------------------78

xgf -------------------------------------------------------------------78

FormLib ------------------------------------------------------------78

ImgLib --------------------------------------------------------------78

SegLib --------------------------------------------------------------78

MisLib --------------------------------------------------------------78

Setting up the Working Folder ----------------------------------79 Using Scope Specific View in the Project Tree------------------79

Opening Vitesse Projects in Scope Specific View------------81 Setting Default Folder Preferences --------------------------------81

Adding a Directory------------------------------------------------ 82

Deleting a Directory ----------------------------------------------83

Rearranging the Directory List ----------------------------------83

Section II: Using VIPP Resources Chapter 4: Working with Forms 87

Using a Form----------------------------------------------------------87

Creating a New Form---------------------------------------------87 Setting Form Properties ---------------------------------------------89

Setting the Form Size---------------------------------------------89

Setting the Form Orientation-------------------------------------90

Specifying Form Details------------------------------------------91

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Caching Resources -------------------------------------------------- 93

Caching a Form --------------------------------------------------- 93

Chapter 5: Working with Segments 95

Using a Segment----------------------------------------------------- 95

Creating a New Segment ---------------------------------------- 96

Setting Segment Properties----------------------------------------- 97

Setting the Segment Size ---------------------------------------- 97 Setting the Segment Origin-------------------------------------- 98 Clipping and Caching a Segment------------------------------- 99

Specifying Segment Details------------------------------------100 Dynamic Behavior of Segments----------------------------------101 Working with Postscript Segments-------------------------------101

Viewing Postscript Segment as a Faded Template----------102

Setting Transparency of White Areas in a PostScript

Segment-----------------------------------------------------------

104

Chapter 6: Working with Fonts 105

Font Types Supported in Vitesse---------------------------------105 Managing Font Styles in Vitesse ---------------------------------106

Creating a New Font Style -------------------------------------106

Editing a Font Style ---------------------------------------------109 Using Legacy Fonts ------------------------------------------------109

Mapping a Legacy Font to a VIPP Font----------------------110

Viewing Mapped Fonts in Vitesse ----------------------------111 Mapping VIPP Fonts to True Type or PostScript Fonts in Vitesse---------------------------------------------------------------Setting a Default Font----------------------------------------------114 Setting Font List Viewing Options-------------------------------115

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Chapter 7: Working with Images 117

Adding an Image----------------------------------------------------117 Setting Image Properties-------------------------------------------118

Replacing an Image ---------------------------------------------118

Previewing the Image as a Faded Template------------------119

Setting Transparency of White Areas in an Image----------120

Caching an Image------------------------------------------------121

Previewing Images in Low Resolution -----------------------121

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Section III: Vitesse Project Tools Chapter 8: Using the Drawing Tools 125

Drawing Objects---------------------------------------------------------- 125

Using the Line Tool------------------------------------------------ 127

Drawing a Line -------------------------------------------------- 127 Positioning a Line ----------------------------------------------- 127 Repositioning a Line--------------------------------------------129

Using the Box Tool ------------------------------------------------ 131

Drawing a Box--------------------------------------------------- 131 Positioning a Box------------------------------------------------ 131 Creating a Rounded Box --------------------------------------- 132 Setting Corner Radius ------------------------------------------ 132 Splitting a Box---------------------------------------------------133 Repeating a Box ------------------------------------------------- 134

Using the Path Tool------------------------------------------------136

Drawing a Path -------------------------------------------------- 136 Positioning a Path ----------------------------------------------- 136 Setting Path Nodes ---------------------------------------------- 137 Adding a Path Node--------------------------------------------- 138 Deleting a Path Node ------------------------------------------- 139 Positioning a Path Node----------------------------------------139

Using the Polygon Tool ------------------------------------------- 141

Drawing a Polygon---------------------------------------------- 141 Positioning a Polygon------------------------------------------- 141 Selecting a Polygon Shape------------------------------------- 142

Using the Static Table Tool--------------------------------------- 144

Drawing a Static Table ----------------------------------------- 144 Positioning a Static Table -------------------------------------- 144 Setting the Number of Rows and Columns------------------ 145 Setting the Table Cell Spacing -------------------------------- 146

Setting Common Object Properties------------------------------148

Setting the Object Size------------------------------------------ 148 Setting the Box Size--------------------------------------------- 148 Setting the Path Size -------------------------------------------- 149 Setting the Polygon Size---------------------------------------- 149 Setting the Static Table Size ----------------------------------- 150 Setting Object Line Width ------------------------------------- 150 Setting the Line Width------------------------------------------ 151 Setting the Box Line Width------------------------------------152 Setting the Path Line Width------------------------------------ 153

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Setting the Polygon Line Width -------------------------------154

Setting the Static Table Line Width---------------------------155

Setting the Object Line Style-----------------------------------156

Setting the Line Style -------------------------------------------157

Setting the Box Line Style--------------------------------------158

Setting the Path Line Style -------------------------------------159

Setting the Polygon Line Style---------------------------------160

Setting the Static Table Line Style ----------------------------161

Assigning Properties to Multiple Selected Objects ---------161 GEP Keys------------------------------------------------------------162

Basic Operations ----------------------------------------------------------162

Selecting an Object-------------------------------------------------162

Select Design Area Objects ------------------------------------163

Select Project Tree Nodes --------------------------------------163 Copying an Object--------------------------------------------------164 Cutting an Object---------------------------------------------------164 Pasting an Object ---------------------------------------------------164 Deleting an Object--------------------------------------------------165 Resizing an Object--------------------------------------------------165 Moving an Object---------------------------------------------------165 Renaming an Object------------------------------------------------166 Sequencing Project Tree Nodes ----------------------------------166 Aligning Objects----------------------------------------------------166

Align Left---------------------------------------------------------167

Align Right -------------------------------------------------------167

Align Bottom-----------------------------------------------------167

Align Top---------------------------------------------------------167

Center Horizontally----------------------------------------------167

Center Vertically-------------------------------------------------167

Evenly Space Horizontally -------------------------------------168

Evenly Space Vertically ----------------------------------------168

Make Same Width-----------------------------------------------168

Make Same Height ----------------------------------------------169 Arranging Objects --------------------------------------------------169

Bring to Front ----------------------------------------------------170

Send to Back -----------------------------------------------------170

Bring Forward----------------------------------------------------170

Send Backward---------------------------------------------------170 Undoing and Repeating Actions----------------------------------172

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Chapter 9: Using the Text Tools 173

Using Text Tools--------------------------------------------------- 173

Inserting a Text Object ----------------------------------------- 173 Inserting Text by Clicking and Typing----------------------- 174 Creating a Text Box--------------------------------------------- 174 Inserting a Graphic Text Object-------------------------------174 Editing Text------------------------------------------------------ 175 Positioning Text ------------------------------------------------- 175 Setting the Text Size-------------------------------------------- 177

Using the Merge Data Feature------------------------------------ 178

Creating an XML file with Pre-defined Variables----------178 Loading an XML file with Pre-defined Variables ----------180

Merging Data with Static Text -------------------------------- 181 Autosizing Text Objects------------------------------------------- 183 Formatting Text Objects------------------------------------------- 183

Setting Text Background Attributes -------------------------- 183

Setting Line Spacing--------------------------------------------184

Setting Paragraph Spacing ------------------------------------- 185

Aligning the Text------------------------------------------------ 185

Indenting Text --------------------------------------------------- 186

Setting Text Tabs------------------------------------------------ 187

Setting Tab Stops------------------------------------------------ 187

Adding Tab Stops to a List------------------------------------- 188

Deleting Tab Stops from a List-------------------------------- 188

Modifying a Tab Stop in a List--------------------------------188

Selecting the Tab type ------------------------------------------ 188

Setting the Default Tab Value and Alignment for the Text189 Formatting Graphic Text Objects -------------------------------- 189

Setting Graphic Text Rotation--------------------------------- 190 Using Rich Text from External Projects ------------------------ 191

Importing Rich Text Format Text----------------------------- 191

Exporting Text to a Rich Text Format Text File------------ 192 Joining Text Objects ----------------------------------------------- 193 Using the Spell Checker------------------------------------------- 193 Specifying Dictionary Files for Spell Checking --------------- 194

Adding a Dictionary File--------------------------------------- 194

Deleting a Dictionary File-------------------------------------- 195

Rearranging the Dictionary Files List ------------------------ 195 Setting Default Text Attributes----------------------------------- 195

Setting the Default Text Justification------------------------- 195

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Setting the Default Paragraph Spacing -----------------------196 Setting the Default Tab Value and Alignment ---------------196 Setting the Default Text Indentation--------------------------197 Setting the Spell Checker Depth-------------------------------197 Setting the Data Switch-----------------------------------------197 Finding Text------------------------------------------------------198 Replacing Text---------------------------------------------------199

Chapter 10: Applying Transformations 201

Transforming Strings-----------------------------------------------201

Formatting a Number String -----------------------------------201 Adding a New Format Mask -----------------------------------202 Extracting a Fixed Length Sub-String from Text -----------203 Extracting a Variable Length Sub-String from Text--------204 Stripping Characters and Blanks ------------------------------205 Formatting a Time String---------------------------------------206 Changing String Case -------------------------------------------207 Concatenating Strings-------------------------------------------208 Formatting Strings as Barcodes--------------------------------209

Chapter 11: Working with Colors 211

Using Colors --------------------------------------------------------211

Selecting a Foreground Color----------------------------------213 Selecting a Background Color ---------------------------------214

Working with Color Palettes--------------------------------------215

Loading a Palette ------------------------------------------------215 Adding a New Color to the Color Palette --------------------215 Adding a Color Using the Color Spectrum-------------------215 Adding a Color Using the Color Model ----------------------217 Editing a Color---------------------------------------------------219 Deleting a Color -------------------------------------------------220 Saving a Palette --------------------------------------------------221

Using Patterns-------------------------------------------------------221

Applying Line Patterns -----------------------------------------222 Applying Fill Patterns-------------------------------------------223

Setting Default Color and Pattern Attributes -------------------224

Setting Default Foreground Color-----------------------------224 Setting Default Background Color ----------------------------224 Setting Default Line Patterns ----------------------------------224 Setting Default Fill Patterns------------------------------------225

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Section IV: Creating a VIPP Project Chapter 12: Creating a Native Mode Project 229

Using the Native Mode--------------------------------------------229

Creating a New Native Mode Project------------------------- 229

Selecting the Paper Size---------------------------------------- 230

Selecting the Paper Orientation-------------------------------- 231

Chapter 13: Creating a Database Mode Project 233

Using the Database Mode-----------------------------------------233

Creating a New Database Mode Project --------------------- 233

Selecting the Paper Size---------------------------------------- 234

Selecting the Paper Orientation-------------------------------- 235

What is a Sample Data File?----------------------------------- 236

Selecting a Sample Data File ---------------------------------- 237

Specifying a Data File Delimiter------------------------------238

Chapter 14: Creating a Line Mode Project 239

Using the Line Mode ----------------------------------------------239

Creating a New Line Mode Project--------------------------- 239

Setting up a Data Grid ------------------------------------------ 240

Selecting the Paper Size---------------------------------------- 242

Selecting the Paper Orientation-------------------------------- 243

Setting the Page Margins--------------------------------------- 244 What is a Sample Data File?-------------------------------------- 245

Selecting a Sample Data File ---------------------------------- 245 Defining the Data--------------------------------------------------- 246

Specifying the Record Prefixes-------------------------------- 247

Specifying the Field Type-------------------------------------- 248

Specifying Fixed Length Data--------------------------------- 248

Specifying Delimited Data-------------------------------------248

Specifying a Delimiter------------------------------------------ 249 Working with Page Delimiters ----------------------------------- 250

Specifying Page Delimiters ------------------------------------ 251

Matching the Page Delimiter ---------------------------------- 252

Printing the Page Delimiter Line------------------------------253

Looping the Page Delimiter Line ----------------------------- 254

Setting Document Flow Options ------------------------------ 256

Specifying Printer Control Characters in Data -------------- 257 Using the XML Mode --------------------------------------------- 259

Creating a New XML Mode Project-------------------------- 259

Selecting the Paper Size---------------------------------------- 260

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Selecting the Paper Orientation--------------------------------261

Section V: Basic Project Setup Chapter 16: Setting Document Properties 265

Specifying Project Details-----------------------------------------265

Setting the Project Information --------------------------------265 Maintaining Change History--------------------------------------266 Setting Regional Preferences--------------------------------------266

Applying Regional Preferences to Numeric Formats-------266

Specifying Default Regional Preferences --------------------269 Working with Regional Languages ------------------------------271

Setting Character Set Encoding Options ---------------------271 Printing Multiple Copies of a Document------------------------271

Setting the Document Printing Options-----------------------272

Chapter 17: Defining Paper and Print Setup 275

Defining the Media Properties------------------------------------275

Adding a Paper---------------------------------------------------275

Adding a Predefined Paper-------------------------------------276 Setting Paper Properties -------------------------------------------278

Changing the Paper Size----------------------------------------278

Changing the Paper Orientation -------------------------------279 Using Printing Options---------------------------------------------280

Setting Printing Options ----------------------------------------280

Selecting the Paper Type ---------------------------------------281

Setting the Paper Weight ---------------------------------------281

Setting the Paper Color -----------------------------------------282

Using Document Structuring Conventions-------------------282

Printing a Constant Form on the Back of the Paper---------282

Printing Several Pages on One Paper (N-UP) ---------------282 Setting Default Paper Properties----------------------------------286

Setting the Default Paper Size ---------------------------------286

Setting Default Paper Orientation -----------------------------286

Setting Default Media Settings --------------------------------287

Chapter 18: Defining the Logical Page Setup

289

About the Logical Page-------------------------------------------- 289

Adding a Page----------------------------------------------------290 Setting the Page Properties----------------------------------------290

Setting the Page Name------------------------------------------290

Selecting a Paper-------------------------------------------------291

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Selecting the Paper Side for Printing ------------------------- 291 Selecting the Page Orientation--------------------------------- 292 Setting the Page Margins--------------------------------------- 293 Adding a Page Border ------------------------------------------ 294 Creating a Zebra Effect----------------------------------------- 295 Setting up a Data Grid ------------------------------------------ 296 Adding the Page Numbers ------------------------------------- 297 Formatting the Page Numbers--------------------------------- 297 Setting the Page Number Color ------------------------------- 298 Setting the Page Number Font--------------------------------- 298 Specifying the Starting Page Number ------------------------ 299 Positioning the Page Numbers --------------------------------- 299 Setting the Default Page Properties---------------------------300 Setting the Default Margins------------------------------------ 300 Setting the Default Data Grid---------------------------------- 300

Section VI: Working in Database Mode Chapter 19: Understanding Database Mode Data 303

Understanding Database Mode Data ---------------------------- 303

Inserting a Data File--------------------------------------------- 304 Specifying a Delimiter------------------------------------------ 305

Using the Data View Window for Database Mode Projects-- 305

Auto-sizing Data Columns-------------------------------------306 Understanding the Database Data File Structure------------ 307

Creating ZSort ------------------------------------------------------ 308

Printing Documents Using ZSort------------------------------ 309 Example 1: Using ZSORT for Simplex Printing------------ 310 Example 2: Using ZSORT with Insert blank pages option 311 Example 3: Using ZSORT with Shorten last stack option- 312 Example 4: Using ZSORT with Record Processing set to Twice-------------------------------------------------------------Example 5: Using ZSORT for Duplex Printing------------- 314

Trimming Fields---------------------------------------------------- 315

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Chapter 20: Working with Data in Database Mode 317

Mapping Data------------------------------------------------------------- 317 Understanding Database Processing Order--------------------------- 318

Mapping Fields ----------------------------------------------------- 319

Inserting a Field ------------------------------------------------- 320 Using Normal Fields----------------------------------------------- 320 Specifying the Normal Field Data ------------------------------- 321

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Using the Data File----------------------------------------------321 Using Variables--------------------------------------------------322 Using Constant Data --------------------------------------------324 Aligning the Normal Field Contents--------------------------324 Defining the Cell Margins--------------------------------------325

Setting Field Justification---------------------------------------325 Using Image Fields-------------------------------------------------327 Specifying an Image Resource------------------------------------327

Using the Data File----------------------------------------------327

Using Variables--------------------------------------------------329

Using an Existing Project Resource as Field Data ----------329

Aligning the Image Field ---------------------------------------330 Using Segment Fields----------------------------------------------332 Specifying a Segment Resource ----------------------------------332

Using the Data File----------------------------------------------332

Using Variables--------------------------------------------------333

Using an Existing Project Resource as Field Data ----------334

Using the Dynamic Sizing Behavior in a Segment Field---334 Using Static Text Fields -------------------------------------------336

Formatting Static Text Field Data-----------------------------336

Specifying Static Text Field Data -----------------------------337 Setting Common Field Properties --------------------------------337

Positioning a Field-----------------------------------------------337

Setting Field Absolute Position--------------------------------338

Setting Field Relative Position---------------------------------339

Setting the Field Size--------------------------------------------341

Adjusting the Field Size to its Contents ----------------------343

Setting Field Rotation-------------------------------------------344

Scaling Image and Segment Fields----------------------------345

Section VII: Working in Line Mode Chapter 21: Understanding Line Mode Data 349

Understanding Line Mode Data ----------------------------------349

Listing Mode -----------------------------------------------------350

Record Processing Entry (RPE) Mode------------------------350

Defining RPE Fields Vertically--------------------------------350

Defining RPE Fields Horizontally ----------------------------350

Specifying Fixed Field Data -----------------------------------351

Specifying a Delimiter for Delimited Data-------------------352

Working with Page Delimiters---------------------------------353

Specifying a Page Delimiter------------------------------------353

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Matching the Page Delimiter ---------------------------------- 354 Printing the Page Delimiter Line------------------------------355 Looping the Page Delimiter Line ----------------------------- 356 Setting Document Flow Options ------------------------------ 357

Working with Printer Control Characters----------------------- 358

Creating a Custom PCC Table--------------------------------- 359 Selecting a Predefined PCC Table ---------------------------- 364 Using Advanced Vertical Control Options ------------------ 364 Defining RCD Conditions-------------------------------------- 369

Setting up a VFU Key Table ----------------------------------- 375 Inserting a Data File ----------------------------------------------- 377 Using the Data View Window------------------------------------ 377

Editing the Data File-------------------------------------------- 379

Setting Data View Options------------------------------------- 380

Selecting Foreground and Background Color for Viewing

Data ---------------------------------------------------------------

380 Selecting a Font for Viewing Data---------------------------- 381 Auto-sizing Data Columns-------------------------------------383 Using Column View for Delimited Files--------------------- 383 Changing RPE Prefix ------------------------------------------- 384 Creating a Data Dictionary ------------------------------------- 385 Defining a Data Area ------------------------------------------- 386 Viewing a Data Area-------------------------------------------- 387

Working in Listing Mode ----------------------------------------- 387

Specifying a Listing Color ------------------------------------- 389

Chapter 22: Working with Data in Line Mode 391

Mapping Data------------------------------------------------------------- 391 Understanding Data Processing Order -------------------------------- 394

Mapping Records--------------------------------------------------- 394

Inserting a Record in Line Mode------------------------------ 395

Setting Record Properties in Line Mode ------------------------ 395

Specifying a Starting Line and the Number of Repeating Lines for Non-Prefixed Data-----------------------------------

396 Specifying an RPE Key for Prefixed Data-------------------398

Using Fixed or Variable Spacing--------------------------------- 398

Fixed Line Spacing Mode-------------------------------------- 399 Variable Line Spacing Mode ---------------------------------- 399

Mapping Fields ----------------------------------------------------- 400

Inserting a Field ------------------------------------------------- 400

Using Normal Fields----------------------------------------------- 401

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Specifying the Normal Field Data--------------------------------401

Using the Data File----------------------------------------------401 Using Fixed Field Data -----------------------------------------402 Using the Field Number ----------------------------------------403 Using Variables--------------------------------------------------403 Using Constant Data --------------------------------------------405 Aligning the Normal Field Contents--------------------------405 Creating Dynamic Tables using Field Borders --------------407 Specifying Cell Margins----------------------------------------408 Specifying Cell Margin Line Width---------------------------409 Specifying Cell Margin Line Style----------------------------410 Specifying OutLine Color and Pattern for Cell Margins---412 Specifying Fill Color and Pattern for Cell Margins---------413

Setting Field Justification---------------------------------------414 Using Image Fields-------------------------------------------------416 Specifying an Image Resource------------------------------------416

Using the Data File----------------------------------------------416

Using Variables--------------------------------------------------417

Using an Existing Project Resource as Field Data ----------418

Aligning the Image Field ---------------------------------------418 Using Segment Fields----------------------------------------------421 Specifying a Segment Resource ----------------------------------421

Using the Data File----------------------------------------------421

Using Variables--------------------------------------------------422

Using an Existing Project Resource as Field Data ----------423 Using Static Text Fields -------------------------------------------423

Formatting Static Text Field Data-----------------------------424 Setting Common Field Properties --------------------------------425

Positioning a Field-----------------------------------------------425

Setting Field Absolute Position--------------------------------425

Setting Field Relative Position---------------------------------426

Setting the Field Size--------------------------------------------429

Adjusting the Field Size to its Contents ----------------------430

Setting Spacing between Fields--------------------------------431

Setting Field Rotation-------------------------------------------433

Scaling Image and Segment Fields----------------------------433

What is a Data Group?---------------------------------------------------434

Inserting a Data Group in Line Mode Projects --------------436

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Section VIII: Working in XML Mode Chapter 23: Understanding XML Mode Data 441

Understanding XML Mode Data--------------------------------------- 441

Inserting a Data File ----------------------------------------------- 441

Using the Data View Window------------------------------------------ 442

Using the Data Window for XML Mode Projects ------------- 443

XML Data Tree-------------------------------------------------- 444 Viewing Multiple Tag Occurrences -------------------------- 445

XML Data File Structure------------------------------------------ 446

Tags --------------------------------------------------------------- 446 Attributes --------------------------------------------------------- 447 Values------------------------------------------------------------- 447

Chapter 24: Working with Data in XML Mode 449

Mapping XML Data to the Project Design --------------------------- 449 Understanding XML Data Processing Order-------------------------451

Associating a Data Tag to a Page -------------------------------- 451 Mapping Records--------------------------------------------------- 453

Inserting a Record in XML Mode----------------------------- 455 Mapping a Record to a Data Tag------------------------------ 456 Using the Record Property Sheet------------------------------ 456 Using Drag and Drop ------------------------------------------- 457 Printing a Record on a New Page ----------------------------- 459 Record Processing ----------------------------------------------- 461

Mapping Fields ----------------------------------------------------- 461

Inserting a Field in XML Mode ------------------------------- 461 Mapping a Field to a Data Tag Value ------------------------ 462 Field Processing ------------------------------------------------- 464

Using Normal Fields----------------------------------------------- 465

Specifying the Normal Field Data ---------------------------- 466 Using the Data File---------------------------------------------- 466 Using Variables-------------------------------------------------- 466 Using Constant Data -------------------------------------------- 467 Aligning the Normal Field Contents-------------------------- 467 Creating Dynamic Tables using Field Borders-------------- 468 Setting Field Justification -------------------------------------- 469

Using Image Fields------------------------------------------------- 471

Specifying an Image Resource -------------------------------- 471 Using the Data File---------------------------------------------- 472 Using Variables-------------------------------------------------- 473

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Using an Existing Project Resource as Field Data ----------473

Aligning an Image Field----------------------------------------474 Using Segment Fields----------------------------------------------476

Specifying a Segment Resource -------------------------------476

Using the Data File----------------------------------------------476

Using Variables--------------------------------------------------478

Using an Existing Project Resource as Field Data ----------478

Using the Dynamic Size Behavior in a Segment Field-----479 Using Static Text Fields -------------------------------------------481

Formatting Static Text Field Data-----------------------------481

Specifying Field Data -------------------------------------------482

Merging XML Data with Static Text -------------------------482 Setting Common Field Properties --------------------------------483

Positioning a Field-----------------------------------------------483

Setting Field Absolute Position--------------------------------484

Setting Field Relative Position---------------------------------485

Setting the Field Size--------------------------------------------488

Adjusting the Field Size to its Contents ----------------------489

Setting Spacing between Fields--------------------------------489

Setting Field Rotation-------------------------------------------490

Scaling Image and Segment Fields----------------------------491

Section IX: Using Data Driven Objects in a Project Chapter 25: Using Frames 495

Understanding Frames---------------------------------------------------495

Understanding Relative and Static Objects ---------------------496 Working with Frames in Vitesse ---------------------------------497 Understanding Segment Overflow Behavior -------------------498

Creating a Frame-------------------------------------------------498

Creating a Frame Using the Property Sheet------------------499 Using Borders to Preview Frames--------------------------------500

Specifying Frame Border Width-------------------------------500

Specifying Frame Border Style--------------------------------501

Changing Frame Placement and Size-------------------------502 Relatively Positioning Objects in Frames-----------------------505 Using Text or Field Objects in Frames --------------------------506 Using Conditions in Frames---------------------------------------508 Enabling Segment Overflow--------------------------------------508

Enabling Frame Overflow in Segments ----------------------509

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Segment----------------------------------------------------------- 509 Enabling Frame Overflow in SegRef-------------------------510

Enabling Frame Overflow in Segment Fields --------------- 510 Using SegRef in Frames------------------------------------------- 510 Using Frame Numbers--------------------------------------------- 511 Working with Frames in XML Mode --------------------------- 512

Chapter 26: Using Variables 513

What is a Variable? ------------------------------------------------ 513 Understanding Variable Types ----------------------------------- 513 Creating a New Variable ------------------------------------------ 514

Creating a String Variable-------------------------------------- 514

Example: Using a string variable as a field value----------- 515

Creating a Number Variable----------------------------------- 516

Example: Using a number variable as a barcode value ---- 516

Creating an Array Variable ------------------------------------ 517

Example: Using an array variable for creating DDG Charts519

Creating a Boolean Variable----------------------------------- 520 Working with System Variables --------------------------------- 520

Example: Using system variable BACK to switch forms

for a sheet front and back---------------------------------------

524 Using Persistent Variables ----------------------------------------525 Using Variables for Referencing Forms------------------------- 526 Using Variables for Referencing Segments--------------------- 528 Using Variables for Referencing Images------------------------ 529 Using Variables in Forms and Segments------------------------ 530

Chapter 27: Adding Conditions 533

What are Conditions?---------------------------------------------------- 533

Defining a Condition Statement---------------------------------- 534

Operands---------------------------------------------------------- 534 Operators --------------------------------------------------------- 534 Comparison Operators------------------------------------------ 534 Logical Operators ----------------------------------------------- 535 Working with Page Level Conditions ------------------------ 536 Working with Record Level Conditions --------------------- 537

Adding Conditions to the Project Tree -------------------------- 537

Inserting a Condition-------------------------------------------- 537 Specifying a Condition Test ----------------------------------- 538 Specifying Detailed Condition Tests using Logical Operators ---------------------------------------------------------

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Using the AND and OR Logical Operators ------------------539 Using the NOT Logical Operator------------------------------540 Using the ElseIf Condition -------------------------------------540 Deleting a Condition --------------------------------------------541

Using Data in Conditions------------------------------------------------542

Mapping Data to a Condition in Line Mode Project-----------542

Mapping Data at the Page Level Condition – Non-Prefixed Data----------------------------------------------------------------

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Mapping Data at the Record Level Condition – Non-Prefixed Data----------------------------------------------------------------

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Mapping Data to a Condition in Line Mode Project – Prefixed Data----------------------------------------------------------------

546 Mapping Data to a Condition in Database Mode------------548 Mapping Data to a Condition in XML Mode----------------550

Using Variables in a Condition-----------------------------------552 Using System Variables in a Condition -------------------------554 Using Constants in a Condition-----------------------------------556 Dynamically Managing Form and Segment Content using Conditions -----------------------------------------------------------

557 Forms and Segments Used as Resources in Projects -------557 Segments and Forms Used as Stand-Alone Projects--------558

Chapter 28: Adding Charts 561

Understanding Charts ----------------------------------------------561

Working with Page Level Charts------------------------------562 Working with Record Level Charts ---------------------------562 Inserting a Chart -------------------------------------------------562

Setting Chart Properties--------------------------------------------563

Naming a Chart --------------------------------------------------563 Selecting Chart Type--------------------------------------------563 Positioning a Chart ----------------------------------------------564 Setting Chart Absolute Position -------------------------------564 Setting Chart Relative Position --------------------------------565 Setting the Chart Size -------------------------------------------568 Setting the Chart Spacing---------------------------------------568 Applying the 3 D Effect ----------------------------------------571 Setting the Chart Background Color--------------------------572 Setting a Color Table for the Chart----------------------------573

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