Print Direct Tab

The Print Direct tab only needs to be specified if you intend to use the OneWorld Print Direct feature in SLIK.

This feature causes SLIK to automatically print OneWorld reports (ie, PDF output files) that match a specific pattern in the UBE version name. As each UBE report completes running on the nominated servers SLIK checks to see if a user-supplied pattern is seen in the UBE version name. If a match is made then SLIK will auto-print it using Acrobat Exchange under automation or by calling an external program.

Note: this feature relies on a naming convention being used when creating OneWorld report versions.

To complete the SLIK Configuration Properties Print Direct tab follow the steps below:

15.   From within the SLIK Configuration Properties form click on the Print Direct tab.

16.   Using the Enable Print Direct  check box make this function active (checked) or inactive (unchecked).  If Print Direct is inactive go straight to Step 6, otherwise continue with Step 3.

17.   Input the required print pattern into the Print Direct Pattern  field.  Note: the Print Direct Pattern is used by SLIK to qualify which reports get automatically printed.

18.   Either check the Use Acrobat Exchange Automation option to have SLIK print the PDF using Acrobat or select the required print program by clicking on the associated Print Program  radio button.

19.   Input the correct OneWorld system reference into the OW System DSN  field. SLIK uses this to retrieve the OneWorld printer names table (F6906). 

20.   Save your entries by clicking on the Apply button and/or continue with the Pager Settings tab instructions following.