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How to Download and Print From Link Products - Mac

Last updated August 24, 2009 11:06:55 AM PDT
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Follow the instructions below to download and print data from the Link applications using Excel spreadsheets.

The instructions apply to Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, on Mac OS 8.6. The process should be similar for higher versions of software.

Note: The example below shows the downloading and printing process for FinancialLink. The process may vary slightly for other Link products.

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1. Open Report Output Options.

  • Create your report with FinancialLink. The top of your display should look something like this:

  • Click the diskette icon, and you will see the Report Output Options screen.

2. Identify and select your output options.

  • Check the following items:
    Report Headings
    Include Column Headers
    Include Subtotals
    Include Grandtotals

  • Choose Mac as your output.
  • As your File Type, choose Spreadsheet.
  • Click Transfer File.

3. Open the downloaded file.

Note: If the spreadsheet automatically opens, skip this step.

  • A Download Manager window will open.

  • You can open the file from the Download Manager by double-clicking it.
  • Your spreadsheet viewing program, probably Microsoft Excel, will open and display the file.

4. Print the data file.

  • In the Excel spreadsheet
    Click File and choose Print from the menu,
    or
    Click the printer icon at the top of the page.

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For more information, contact the ACT Help Desk, (858) 534-1853.