Print to File settings

Printer output can be redirected to a file. This can be useful when sending print jobs to shared directories to be viewed in a text editor rather than using paper to print multiple copies.

The Print to File tab is only available if you select the Print to File - Redirect Print Output to File check box on the Printer tab.

The Print to File tab contains the following options:

Output Filename

If selected, allows the user to enter a target file name in the adjacent field.

Prompt for Filename

If selected, prompts the user for a target file name when the job is printed.

Base Output Filename

If selected, BlueZone automatically creates target file names based on the base name entered in the adjacent field.

Starting in version 6.1, the base name field supports eight characters, a period, and a configurable number of incrementing digits that are defined with question marks. This field also supports asterisks (*) wildcard characters.

A question mark specifies a wrapping increment and can be placed anywhere, in any order, in the base name. When a question mark is used, the next Print to File job number is stored in the session's profile on shutdown so it is affected by the File → Properties Save on Exit options. The number of question marks used determines the wrapping limit. For example ? is 9, ?? is 99, and so on.

This new feature is backwards compatible with earlier base name functionality, which behaves as <basename>*.

An asterisk defines a non-wrapping job number increment and can be placed anywhere in the base name. When an asterisk is used, the next Print to File job number is auto-generated so the output files are guaranteed to be unique.

Output Directory

Displays the destination name for print output. Click Browse to specify the directory and path where the print files are to be written.

Append Data to File

If selected, BlueZone appends new print data to the end of the specified file rather than overwriting it.

Clear Print File Daily

Clears the data from the text file daily.

This option is only available if the Output Filename and Append Data to File check boxes are selected.