SI Explorer File Menu - Process & Print/Publish: Header/Footer
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SI Explorer File Menu - Process & Print/Publish: Header/Footer

 

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  1. Header
  2. Footer
  3. Variables
  4. Process and Print/Publish common controls
    1. Printer
    2. Process & Print
    3. Process Only
    4. Save Settings
    5. Reset Settings
  5. Standard Windows Commands
  6. Additional Learning Tools
  7. Technical Support Information

 

 

Illustration SI Explorer's Toolbar Print Publish Button

This command can be executed from the SI Explorer's Toolbar command, Right-click Menu, or keyboard shortcut Ctrl+P.

 

Allows you modify the headers and footers in the following ways:

 

Illustration Icon Indicating How To StepsClick the tabbed menu commands on the image below to see how to use each function. Content descriptions are detailed below the image.

 

Illustration SI Explorer's File Menu - Process & Print/Publish: Header/Footer   

The option to Start at line number is defaulted for the Header to begin on line 4.  To adjust the line number to something other than the default setting, place the cursor in the box and type the new number.

 

The default setting for the First Header Line for a Job is:

Illustration SI Explorer's File Menu - Process and Print/Publish: Default Job Header

 

The default setting for the First Header Line for a Master is:

Illustration SI Explorer's File Menu - Process and Print/Publish: Default Master Header

 

With the default setting the Job Title will print  to the upper right margin.  To change the Header or add a Second Header Line use the Variables box described below, or type the text directly into the box using the pipe symbols to set their position..

The option to Start at Line Number is defaulted for the Footer to begin on line 62.  To adjust the line number to something other than the default setting, place the cursor in the box and type the new number.

 

The default setting for the First Line Footer is:

Illustration SI Explorer's File Menu - Process and Print/Publish: Default Footer

 

Illustration Icon Indicating Helpful HintWhile adding or modifying Headers/Footers, you can right-click within the text fields to either Cut, Copy, Paste, Select All, Undo or Redo.

 

llustration SI Explorer's Process and Print/Publish: Header/Footer Tab Right-click Menu

 

With the default setting the SectionA set of files within the Division of a Master or Job that covers specific aspects of construction. Number and Page Number will be centered at the bottom of the page.  To change the Footer or add a Second Footer Line use the Variables box described below, or type the text directly into the text box using the pipe symbols to set their position.

 

Illustration Icon Indicating Helpful HintBy right-clicking in the Start at line number text box, you can also change its contents by using the standard Cut (Ctrl+X), Copy (Ctrl+C), and Paste (Ctrl+V) functions.

 

Variables

The Variables provide valid choices for Header/Footer text to be inserted on each page.  To enter a Variable in a Header or Footer Line text box either double-clickIs a familiar mouse function in Windows applications Executes the function associated with that object, such as such as opening a file. the Variable you want to insert, or click it once and then select the Add Variable button.  You will see the Variable displayed in the text box.  Selecting the Remove Variable will reverse the action.

Process and Print/Publish common controls

Printer

A drop-down box that provides a list of available printers.  The Setup option opens the Windows Print Setup dialog box to allow setting changes like duplex printing.

 

Illustration Icon Indicating Important Information To NoteThe last chosen printer becomes the applications default printer.

 

Process & Print

Applies the choices made on the tabbed screens and sends a copy to the selected printer.

Process Only

Applies the choices made on the tabbed screens and sends the results to the Processed Files folder under the Job in the SI Explorer.

Save Settings

Saves the choices made on the tabbed screens (except for Sections selected to be processed/printed) so that the next time the box is opened, the selections you saved will be your new defaults.

 

If you want to save some but not all settings, make the ones you want to save first, use the Save Settings button, and then make the additional selections that you don't want to save.  

 

Illustration Icon Indicating Examples ProvidedYou want to make permanent changes to the Headers and Footers, but you will want to select different reportsAt time of print, several reports are available such as Address Verification, Bracket Verification, and a Test Requirements List among others. the next time you process Sections.  You would make the changes on the Header/Footer tab first, click the Save Settings button, and then choose the Reports you want to run.

 

Reset Settings

Resets any custom settings on the tabbed screens to their default settings.

 

Standard Windows Commands

Illustration SI Explorer's Dialog Box Cancel ButtonThe Cancel Button will close the dialog box without recording any selections or changes entered.

 

Illustration SI Explorer's Dialog Box Help ButtonThe Help Button will open the Help Topic for this dialog box.

 

Additional Learning Tools

Illustration Icon Indicating eLearning ModulesWatch the Header/Footer Tab Overview eLearning Module within Chapter 4 - Process and Print/Publish.

 

 

Users are encouraged to visit the SpecsIntact Website's Help Center for access to all of our User Tools, including eLearning Modules (video tutorials), printable Guides, Knowledge Base containing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Technical Notes and Release Notes, and Web-Based Help.  For additional support, contact the SpecsIntact Technical Support Desk at (321) 867-8800 or KSC-SpecsIntact@mail.nasa.gov.