Question:
The name and DOB are fine, but I really should get rid of the SSN in the
footer. The "SOFTWARE SERVICE", Print time/date and "Vice SF 509" are VA
only items which I don't need.
The TIU division batch print options do allow for some custom text, but
I wasn't planning to batch print the notes.
Any suggestions?
Answer:
FileMan provides for custom headers, including use of a PRINT TEMPLATE
as a header.
I'm not sure of the best documentation for this, but have a look here:
http://hardhats.org/fileman/pm/cla_frm.htm#input_dhd
Footers are not so simple.
There are also provisions for a compiled print template:
http://hardhats.org/fileman/pm/cla_frm.htm
I think this is intended to speed up the printing process for
standard-type jobs. What it does is produce a set of MUMPS routines.
You can do all sorts of fancy stuff by careful editing of such routines.
Doing it that way you are changing your own routines without messing
with FileMan himself.
But change the definition of just one of the fields in that compiled
template, and FileMan will suddenly recompile the MUMPS routines that
you have "carefully edited", thereby wiping out your "fancy stuff". :-)
Here is the precise HTML reference for Custom Headings and Footers:
http://www.hardhats.org/fileman/u1/pr_intro.htm#custom
