Linking Addresses to Articles in a freight document
Introduced in PrintCMR version 16.5v5, Articles can be linked to Addresses, so that the inclusion of articles in freight documents can be provided with all kinds of codes that belong to that address. This can significantly speed up the processing of the correct data and may even prevent errors.
Since version 16.5v3, PrintCMR contains a simple import to read address data from Excel. The method and logic is explained below. The import function is only available under MAC OS and Windows.
With the arrival of PrintCMR version 16, it is now possible to print in PDF format. For complete CMR documents a nice solution to send such documents via email. Note: Windows and Mac only! Operation has been tested with Microsoft Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird.
PrintCMR is standard "Single-User", so with only one user at a time who can use the program. PrintCMR can also be made Multi-User. Purchase Filemaker Pro for this and we will help you on your way.
Regularly our Helpdesk get to the question of how PrintCMR is to transfer to another (new) computer. Follow this tutorial step by step and PrintCMR can continue to operate with all stored data. Tip: Prepare to get a memory stick or flash drive.
With the arrival of version 15.6v4, PrintCMR can print one document multiple times, including an ascending order number. This allows for a repetitive bill of lading in stacks of e.g. 80 prints and process in one go.
Whatsapp is a popular program for communicating with other Whatsapp users. It requires you to use a telephone with a SIM card. So, until recently, it was not suitable for the iPad.
Setting PrintCMR to be compatible with a dot matrix printer
This drove us crazy. Various dot matrix printers seem to have difficulty interfacing with PrintCMR. In fact, Windows is the culprit. MS Office seems to be able to control a number of settings which other Windows programs cannot access.
We purchased an Oki Microline 3390 printer on eBay to investigate this problem. We succeeded in setting up this printer correctly. Hopefully our solution will work for you as well!
The iPhone or iPad as a photocopier - it's possible!
The iPhone and the iPad have proven themselves to be fully featured computers. One useful application is that they can be used as a photocopier. The simplicity with which this App allows you to make perfect copies of your paper documents will amaze you.
PrintCMR mail is an option that allows you to exchange all PrintCMR documents with other PrintCMR users.
Consider your office situation where you have neatly created your documents. PrintCMR mail can be used to send the document to your driver's iPhone, which he can use to print the document on his printer. After signature, the document can be sent back via email so that you have all the information you need in the office in order to generate an invoice.
