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Table of Contents
Getting Started ... 4 Overview ... 4 Compatibility between Versions ... 5 Installing the Configurator ... 5 Launching the Configurator ... 7 As a Standalone Application ... 11 Setting Security to Mekorma Windows ... 12The Configurator Interface ... 13
Introduction ... 13 Toolbars and Menus ... 14 The File Menu ... 14 The Quick Access Toolbar ... 17 The Home Toolbar ... 18 The Layout Toolbar ... 21 The Options Toolbar ... 25 The Display Toolbar ... 26 The Help Toolbar... 28 The Configurator Windows ... 30 The Design Window ... 31 The Navigation Window ... 32 The Properties Window ... 34
Selecting a Check Format ... 36
Overview ... 36 Upgrading the .stb Check Stub Format ... 36 Creating a New Stub File ... 38 Stub File Properties ... 38 Using a Pre‐Configured Stub File ... 39 Copying Stub File Information ... 41 Using Snippets ... 42 Adding a Snippet ... 42 Creating a Snippet ... 44
Adding Elements to the Stub File ... 46
Using the Right‐Click Context Menu ... 57 Multi‐Text and Single Text Fields ... 59 Deleting Fields ... 60 Data Type Field Properties ... 60 Using the “Continued” Field ... 62 Adding Labels and Static Text ... 64 Adding a Label from the Label Category ... 64 Adding Static Text Labels ... 65 To Add Text to the Label ... 67 Adding Boxes ... 69 Box Type Field Properties ... 71 Adding Lines ... 72 Line Type Field Properties ... 74 Adding Images ... 74 Picture Type Field Properties ... 77 Adding a Signature ... 78 Adding a Signature Line ... 83
Modifying the Check Layout ... 86
Adjusting Placement of the MICR Line ... 86 Working with Field Sizes ... 87 Formatting Multiple Fields... 90 Formatting Fonts, Dates and Currency Fields ... 92 Changing Font Properties ... 92 Using the White on Black Property ... 93 Formatting Date Fields ... 94 Formatting Currency Fields ... 95
Additional Resources and Support... 96
Documentation ... 96
Mekorma KnowledgeBase ... 96
You can add or remove fields quickly, and easily change the layout and display to create the check stub format you want. When creating or editing .stb files, it may be helpful to have the following items available to assist you in fine‐turning the layout of your check stubs: 9 MICR Gauge 9 Ruler 9 Envelope with Clear Window (if applicable for your checks)
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For information about the pre‐configured check format (.stbx) files provided in the Mekorma MICR Check Format Library, please see the Mekorma MICR Check Format Library Reference.pdf.Compatibility between Versions
The Mekorma Configurator 2.0 contains features and functionality not available in the prior version of the Mekorma Configurator. To ensure compatibility with all versions of the Mekorma Print Engine, some fields and properties can only be used with the Mekorma Stub Library files provided with Configurator 2.0. The Configurator 2.0 files use a .stbx extension instead of a .stb extension. The following elements are only available when using the .stbx stub file format: • The Upside Down, Backwards, and Vertical properties for Test, Date, Amount and Numeric fields. • The Continued field in the Logical Fields category of the Add Elements dialog box. • Multi‐line text Label fields saved to the .stb files (older version) do not have the “newline” characters. A “newline” character starts each new character in the field on a new line.
Installing the Configurator
4. Select the Will be installed on local hard drive option to install the Mekorma Configurator Format Library component. 5. Click Next to proceed with the installation. You see the Destination Folders for Mekorma MICR 10.0 screen: 6. The Mekorma Configurator is installed to a folder called “Configurator” which is created in the Mekorma MICR folder of the GP root directory during the installation process. 7. Click Next to proceed and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation process.
Launching the Configurator
To launch the Configurator from the Mekorma MICR Setup screen:
1. Select Microsoft Dynamics GP ) Tools ) Setup ) Purchasing ) Mekorma MICR Payables ) Mekorma MICR Setup to display the Mekorma MICR Setup (Payables) dialog box:
2. Enter or select the Checkbook ID you want to work with. Click the lookup button to select from a list of existing checkbooks.
NOTE
You can open the Configurator without selecting a Checkbook ID.
3. Click the Check Face or Overflow Stub Format hyperlink fields to launch the
Configurator. This field can be empty, or you can select a stub layout format and then launch the Configurator:
For Payroll, you can click on the Primary Check Format field hyperlink:
Toolbars and Menus
This section explains the functionality of the options available on the Configurator toolbars and menus.
The File Menu
The following options are available on the File menu:
New: (CTRL+N) Opens the New Stub File dialog box:
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See the section called “Creating a New Stub File” for more information on this screen.
Open: (CTRL+O) Launches the Open dialog box and automatically navigates to
the default location of the Mekorma Check Format Library stub files (StubLib).
Recent Files: Displays a list of the last stub files opened: Save: (CTRL+S) Saves any changes you made to the currently selected stub file. Save As: (F12) Opens the Save As dialog box to allow you to save the stub file under a different name. Save Snippet As: Click to save the selected check or stub region as a “Snippet” in
the Snippet library. See for Using Snippets more information on Snippets.
Save and Test: Allows you to preview and/or print your stub file.
The Quick Access Toolbar
The Quick Access toolbar is a customizable toolbar. By default, the toolbar
contains the Redo and Undo options.
Paste: Pastes the selected object. This option is not available on property settings. Undo: Reverts the format back one step for all changes in undo history. The undo history contains all changes from either a save point or initial document opening Redo: Grayed out until an undo event has taken place. Redo is available only until there are no more undo actions to revert, or the user has attempted some other action than an undo.
Fields Group Options
The following options are available on the Fields group:
Add Snippet: If you have selected a check or stub region, click this option to
launch the Open screen and add the selected region as a Snippet in the
SnippetLib directory (see Using Snippets for more information on Snippets):
Add Elements: Launches the Add Elements dialog box:
NOTE
Please see the section on Adding Elements to the Stub file for more information on using this screen.
Delete Fields: Deletes the selected field or fields from the stub layout.
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The Fields Group options are also available from the Layout Toolbar.
Zoom Options
The following options are available on the Zoom group: Zoom In: Click to zoom in on the portion of the stub file that is displayed in the Design window. Zoom Out: Click to zoom out from the portion of the stub file that is displayed in the Design window. Zoom: Select a zoom percentage from the drop‐down menu. Click the Full Page option to display the entire stub file in the Design window.
The Layout Toolbar
The Layout toolbar contains the Align, Size, Horizontal, Vertical, Table, and Fields groups.
Use this toolbar to modify the alignment and spacing of elements, add/delete fields, and group fields together using the Make Table option.
Align Group Options
The following options are available on the Align group: Align Left: Left aligns the selected objects (fields, boxes, lines, and so on). Align Center: Center aligns the selected objects (fields, boxes, lines, and so on). Align Right: Right aligns the selected objects (fields, boxes, lines, and so on). Align Top: Top aligns the selected objects (fields, boxes, lines, and so on). Align Middle: Middle aligns the selected objects (fields, boxes, lines, and so on). Align Bottom: Bottom aligns the selected objects (fields, boxes, lines, and so on).
NOTE
When selecting a group of objects to align, the objects are aligned based on the location of the first object selected.Size Group Options
Horizontal Group Options The following options are available on the Horizontal group: Equal Spacing: Sets the same amount of horizontal space between all of the selected objects (fields, boxes, lines, and so on). Increase Spacing: Increases the amount of horizontal space between the selected objects (fields, boxes, lines, and so on). Decrease Spacing: Decreases the amount of horizontal space between the selected objects (fields, boxes, lines, and so on). Vertical Group Options
Table Group Options The following option is available on the Table group: Make Table: Makes all the selected fields the same height with no space in between them. Users can select multiple fields and click this option to make all the fields the same height (ignoring the Total line) and concatenate them in the order that they were selected.
NOTE
The Make Table option does not apply to check and stub regions.The Layout toolbar also contains the same Fields group options located on the
The Options Toolbar
The Options toolbar contains the Defaults and Components groups. Use this toolbar to modify fonts, select a stub file to open on startup, and add fields for the Mekorma MICR optional components to the Add Elements dialog box.
Defaults Group Options
Components Group Options
The following options are available on the Components group:
Optional Components: Click the drop‐down arrow to select an optional
component, such as “Canadian Payroll” (for Mekorma MICR), then click OK to
add the component’s fields to the list of fields on the Add Elements dialog box.
The Display Toolbar
The Display toolbar contains the Display, Colors and Zoom groups. Use this toolbar to show the ruler, select a “skin” theme, modify the display colors, and change the zoom percentage of the stub file.
Display Group Options
The following options are available on the Display group:
Zoom Group Options
The Zoom options on the Display toolbar are identical to the Zoom group
options on the Home toolbar.
The Help Toolbar
The Help toolbar contains version information about the Mekorma Configurator, links to the Mekorma website and Technical Support, and access to online help.
About Group Options
The About group displays the Mekorma Configurable Stubs version and copyright information.
Help Group Options
The Change Count value, located in the bottom left corner of the main
Configurator window, displays the number of times the selected stub file has been modified. Next to the Change Count are the horizontal and vertical coordinates of the mouse.
The Design Window
Users can open multiple stub layouts and switch between stub files using the tabs located at the top of the Design window:
The Navigation Window
The navigation window shows the layout of the document textually in a hierarchical structure.
Selecting a Check Format
This section provides information on the following topics: ¾ Creating a New Stub File, following ¾ Using a Pre‐Configured Stub File ¾ Copying Stub File Information ¾ Using SnippetsOverview
The first step in working with the Configurator check layout tool is to select or create a stub format. You can create a new stub file and add the desired regions, fields and objects, or you can use one of the prepared stub files provided in the Mekorma Check Format Library included with Mekorma MICR.Upgrading the .stb Check Stub Format
Creating a New Stub File
To create a new stub file format, select File ) New from the Configurator button menu or click the New icon on the File group of the Home toolbar to display the New Stub File dialog box: You see the following fields on the New Stub File dialog box: File Name: Enter the name for the stub file. Form Size: Select a form size for the stub file. If you select the Custom option, you can enter specific dimensions in the blank boxes: Product: Select an option to determine which categories and fields are displayed on the Add Elements dialog box. Click OK to open the new stub file in the Configurator. You can now addregions, fields and objects to the stub file. See Adding Objects to the Stub File for
more information.
Stub File Properties
Stub File Path: Displays the location of the Mekorma Check Format Library pre‐ configured stub files.
Stub File Name: Displays the name of the currently selected stub file.
Product: Displays the option selected (Payables or Payroll) in the Product field of the New Stub File dialog box.
Page Width: Displays the page width. Page Height: Displays the page height.
Using a Pre-Configured Stub File
2. Select a stub format and click Open. The stub file is displayed in the Configurator:
Copying Stub File Information
4. To copy fields, click on the field to select it. Hold down the CTRL key to select multiple fields. 5. With the region or fields is selected, select the Copy option on the Home toolbar (or press CTRL+C). Open the stub file that you want to copy the objects to and select Paste (or press CTRL+V). All of the selected information is copied to the second stub file: 6. Save your changes and customize the stub file as desired.
Using Snippets
In addition to the pre‐configured .stb files provided in the Mekorma Check
3. Click the Save Snippet option on the Home toolbar to launch the Save As dialog box with the SnippetLib directory selected: 4. Enter a name for the Snippet in the File name field, for example, “Custom AP Check Region – Top.snip”, and leave the Save as type format default of “Snippet file (*.snip). 5. Click Save to save the selected region as a Snippet.
6. If you click the Add Snippet option on the Home or Layout
Adding Elements to the Stub File
This section provides information on the following topics: ¾ Adding Check or Stub Regions, following ¾ Adding Fields ¾ Adding Labels and Static Text ¾ Adding Boxes ¾ Adding Lines ¾ Adding Images ¾ Adding a SignatureIntroduction
After opening an existing stub file, or creating a new stub file, you can customize the layout of the stub file to fit your company’s check format specifications. With the Configurator, you can drag‐and‐drop objects onto the Design window and modify existing objects using the options on the toolbars.2 TIP
If you are customizing an existing stub file, we recommend creating a backup copy of the file before you modify it.Adding Check or Stub Regions
After you create a new stub file, before you add objects such as fields, logos and
signatures, you need to add the check and stub regions to the blank format.
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To add new check or stub regions: 1. Click the Add Elements icon on the Home or Layout toolbar. You see the Add Elements – Payables (or Payroll) dialog box:
NOTE
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2. Click the Add Check Region or the Add Stub Region command button. The new stub or check region is added to the stub file. A stub region displays as a blue‐toned square and a check region as a pink‐toned square:
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You can change the color of regions using the Check Region and Stub Region options on the Options Toolbar. 3. You can drag the regions to the desired location in the Design window anduse the Align options on the Layout toolbar to align the regions.
4. With the stub or check region selected, you can change the values in the Properties window to configure your stub and check proportions:
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You can use the arrow buttons to change the numeric value of a field. 5. Save you changes. You can now add objects such as fields, boxes, logos, and more, to your stub file. Selecting Regions The following rules apply when selecting regions (either check or stub) in the Configurator: • Click on a region to select all the fields in the region, along with the region.• Click on the region name (such as Stub 1) in the Navigation window, to
select all fields in the region, along with the region.
• Deselect a field in a region by pressing CTRL and clicking on it.
• The options on the Layout toolbar are applied to all regions selected. For
example, if you select multiple regions and click the Align Left option, all the selected regions are left‐aligned. If you select only one region, only the fields in the selected regions are left‐aligned. • When moving regions, if a region is selected, all the fields in the region will be moved, including locked fields. • If one region and one or more fields are selected, the region property
values are displayed at the top Properties window. If more than one
NOTE
The following table lists the special behavior fields and their corresponding categories:
Field Category Notes
MICR General Information This is the OCR font that prints at the bottom of the check. This field is created from the information entered on the Mekorma MICR Setup dialog box for each checkbook. Check Comments 1, 2 & 3 General Information These are the comment fields that only appear on the Mekorma MICR Setup screens. They do not correspond to any Dynamics GP fields.
EFT Non‐Negotiable Logical Fields This field prints the word “Non‐Negotiable” on Payables EFT and Payroll Direct Deposit payments.
EFT Void Logical Fields This field prints the word “Void” on Payables EFT and Payroll Direct Deposit payments.
Line 1 Logical Fields This is the line that the first signature rests on. The printing of this line is controlled by the settings on the Mekorma Password and Signature Setup dialog box.
Line 2 Logical Fields This is the line that the second signature rests on. The printing of this line is controlled by the settings on the Mekorma Password and Signature Setup dialog box.
Signature File 1 Logical Fields This is the .bmp image specified in the Signature 1 File Location field of the Mekorma Password and Signature Setup dialog box.
Field Category Notes
Payment Address Vendor This field prints Address lines 1, 2, & 3, city, state and zip from the Remit‐to address for the vendor. If any of the address lines do not have data, this field automatically resizes to eliminate blank lines. Payment Address with Country Vendor This field prints Address lines 1, 2, & 3, city, state, zip and country from the vendor Remit‐to address. If any of the address lines do not have data, the field automatically resizes to eliminate blank lines. Vendor Name – SAFE PAY Vendor This field prints the Vendor Check Name in capital letters to conform to the format of the positive pay file created by the Dynamics GP Safe Pay module. Bank Address General Information This field prints Address lines 1, 2, & 3, city, state and zip from the Bank Maintenance card for the Bank ID associated with the checkbook. If any of the address lines do not have data, this field automatically resizes to eliminate blank lines. Company Address General Information This field prints Address lines 1, 2, & 3, city, state and zip from the Company Setup dialog box. If any of the address lines do not have data, this field automatically resizes to eliminate blank lines.
Adding Mekorma MICR easyAdd Fields The Add Elements dialog box contains all of the fields associated with the Mekorma MICR easyAdds. If you expand the next to an easyAdd, you see the additional fields that need to be added to the check stub for the selected easyAdd:
You can download easyAdds from www.mekorma.com (under the Mekorma
MICR menu) or from the Mekorma MICR installation executable (for example, Mekorma_MICR_10.00b49.exe). For more information on Mekorma MICR
easyAdds, see the Mekorma MICR User Guide.pdf in the Mekorma MICR folder of your Dynamics GP directory.
Using the Right-Click Context Menu
Multi-Text and Single Text Fields
For multi‐text fields, the Lines of Text field defines how many lines of information will print for the field on each page.
For example, if the Voucher::Document Number Lines of Text property is set to
“11”, the Document Numbers for the first eleven vouchers will print on the first
page. If more than 11 vouchers are being paid, the12th number flows onto the
Overflow format (if selected).
NOTE
If the Field Type is “Single Text” (for example, a field with only one value per
payment, like the Vendor ID field), the Lines of Text field is not displayed.
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All related multi‐line fields on a region should be set to display the same number of lines. See the Working with Field Sizes section for detailed instructions.
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Font size, type, and style affect how much information can be displayed in each field. Deleting Fields If you add a field and then decide not to use it, or if you want to delete an existing field, use the Delete Fields option on the Home or Layout toolbar to delete the field. To delete a field, select the field (or fields) you want to delete and click the option. If you delete a field in error, you can click the Undo option to go back one command.Data Type Field Properties
The following properties are displayed for data type fields (including Labels, Single Text, and Multi Text field types):
Field Name: Displays the name of the field selected. To change the field, click this property and select a different field from the Add Elements dialog box. Left: Defines the y‐axis location of the data field (as measured by the ruler). Top: Defines the x‐axis location of the data field (as measured by the ruler). Width: Defines the width of the data field. Height: Defines the height of the data field. Lines of Text: This read‐only field displays the number of lines of text that will fit in the field and is calculated based on the Height value of the field. This property is not displayed on label fields with a single line of text. Font: (default = Tahoma, 8, Black, Regular) Displays the font properties for the
selected field. Click in the Value column to launch the Font dialog box and select
from the font options available to Windows applications.
White on Black: (default = False) Change to “True” to reverse the text color to
white on black. See Changing Font Properties for more information on using this
Field Properties Specific to the Date Data Type
Date Format: Enter a date format if the label is a date.
Field Properties Specific to the Currency Data Type
Hide When Empty: (default = unchecked) If checked, hides the field when amounts reported are zero.
Suppress Currency Symbol: (default = unchecked). If checked, suppresses the currency symbol.
Field-Dependent Additional Properties
Total Line: (default = unchecked). Check this option to display a total for the column. Note: The height of a field does not include the height of the Total line.
Using the “Continued” Field
On the Add Elements screen under the Logical Fields Category, there is a field called “Continued”.
Adding Labels and Static Text
Labels can be single or multi‐lined text wrapping fields. The Labels category contains a collection of the most common words and phrases used on checks and stubs. Using fields from the Labels category is an alternative to adding the words as a static text label. If the words or phrase you want does not exist in the Labels category, you must add it as static text (see the section on Adding Static Text Labels).Adding a Label from the Label Category
3. Expand the Commonly Used Labels category and highlight the label you want to add: 4. Click either the Add Elements button to add the selected label(s) to the stub file. The label is added in the upper left corner of the stub file: 5. Position the label as desired and save your changes.
Adding Static Text Labels
If the words or phrase you want does not exist in the Labels category, you must add it as static text using the Label button on the Add Elements dialog box. You can add any text to checks and stubs as static text. Static text prints the same way on every check or stub using the format containing it.
If the text you want to print is a common term, such as “DATE”, it may be listed
in the Labels category and you can add it as a label instead of as static text.
4. You can also add a label by dragging the square Label button directly onto the Design window.
5. Position the label as desired and save your changes.
To Add Text to the Label
To enter the desired text in the new static text label, complete the following steps: 1. With the label selected, click on Text Property in the Properties window:
3. To add a box, click the Add Box button. The new box is placed in the upper left corner of the Design window: 4. You can also add a box by dragging the square Box button directly onto the Design window. 5. To align the box with other objects on the stub, select the objects you want
to align and use the Align group options on the Layout toolbar.
6. You can resize the box using the mouse or by adjusting the values in the Left, Top, Width, and Height properties of the box.
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You can use the arrow buttons to change the numeric value of a field. 7. Drag the box to the desired position on the stub and save your changes.NOTE
Verify there is at least .04 inches between the vertical edges of adjacent fields to keep the box edges from overlapping.Box Type Field Properties
3. To add a line, click the Add Line button. The new line is placed in the upper left corner of the Design window: 4. You can also add a line by dragging the square Line button directly onto the Design window. 5. To align the line with other objects on the stub, select the objects you want to
align and use the Align group options on the Layout toolbar.
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You can use the arrow buttons to change the numeric value of a field.
7. Drag the line to the desired position on the stub and save your changes.
Line Type Field Properties
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We recommend adding signature images as Logical Fields instead of as static images (logos) to give you more control over when and where signatures are printed on the checks. See the section on Adding a Signature for more information.
5. You can also add an image by dragging the square Picture button directly onto the Design window.
NOTE
When using the drag‐n‐drop Picture command, the Open dialog box is still displayed and you must still select the image location and click Open to place it in the Design window. 6. To align the image with other objects on the stub, select the objects you wantto align and use the Align group options on the Layout toolbar.
7. You can resize the image using the mouse or by adjusting the values in the Left, Top, Width, and Height properties of the picture.
8. Drag the image to the desired position on the stub and save your changes.
Picture Type Field Properties
The following properties are displayed for Picture type fields: Field Type: Displays the type of element selected.
4. Select either the Signature File 1 or Signature Field 2 fields and click the Add Elements button. You see the Open dialog box:
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You can change the file type displayed by clicking the format type drop‐down arrow to the right of the File Name., IMPORTANT
For signatures to be governed by the logic on the Mekorma MICR Password and Setup dialog box, they must be added as Logical Fields. Ifthe signature is added using the Add Picture option, it will print on
7. If the signature image is displayed in front of the signature line on the check stub, you can bring the signature line forward by selecting one of the Logical Fields::Line 1 or 2 signature line fields in the Navigation window. This allows you to see the placement of the signature image on the check stub.
NOTE
If you have several fields stacked on top of each other, you can bring a field to the front position in the Design window by clicking on it in the Navigation window. 8. Save your changes.Adding a Signature Line
You can also add a signature line to your stub file using the Logical Fields category.
4. Select either the Line 1 or Line 2 fields and click the Add Elements button. The signature line is placed in the upper left corner of the Design window: 5. You can resize the line using the mouse or by adjusting the values in the Left, Top, Width, and Height properties of the line.
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You can use the arrow buttons to change the numeric value of a field. 6. Drag the line to the desired position on the stub and save your changes.NOTE
Modifying the Check Layout
This section provides information on the following topics: ¾ Adjusting Placement of the MICR Line, following ¾ Working with Field Sizes ¾ Aligning Text and Fields ¾ Formatting Multiple Fields ¾ Formatting Fonts, Dates and Currency Fields After you have created your fields and set up your check and stub regions, you can modify the layout and placement of fields and text to fit your check specifications.Adjusting Placement of the MICR Line
If you create your own stub file and add a check region, or if you use a prepared
If you find the MICR line does not line up properly to a MICR gauge, or if your checks are returned by the bank due to the position of the MICR line, you can adjust the placement of the MICR Line field. If the MICR line is out of place by a small amount, you can adjust the values in MICR Horizontal Adjustment and MICR Vertical Adjustment properties of the check region. A negative number in the MICR Horizontal Adjustment property moves the MICR line to the left and a positive number moves it to the right. A negative number in the MICR Vertical Adjustment property moves the MICR line lower on the page and a positive number moves it higher. There are eight MICR characters to an inch. For each character you need to move the line to the left, add an additional (‐0.130) to the existing MICR Horizontal Adjustment value. The field only holds two decimal places so, for example, if you calculate the number to be ‐0.137, enter ‐0.140 in the field.
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You can use the arrow buttons to change the numeric value of a field.Working with Field Sizes
In the Configurator, you can change the size of a field or object on your stub layout by using the mouse, changing the values in the Properties window, or with the options on the Size group of the Layout toolbar.
Modify the field by dragging the corners or sides of the field border. You can also modify field sizes by changing the values in the Left, Top, Width, and Height properties for the selected field:
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You can use the arrow buttons to change the numeric value of a field. You can also set multiple fields to the same size, or match the height and widthof multiple fields using the Size group options on the Layout toolbar:
4. For example, if you click Center Alignment option, the text on the selected fields is center‐aligned:
NOTE
When selecting a group of objects to align, the objects are aligned based on the location of the first object selected.You can also use the Align group options on the Layout toolbar to align objects
on the stub.
You can align multiple fields and objects by holding the CTRL key down and selecting the fields, then choosing the desired alignment option.
NOTE
To align voucher information fields, such as Document Number, Document Date or
Formatting Fonts, Dates and Currency Fields
Using the Properties window, you can format fonts, dates and currency fields.
Changing Font Properties
You can also change the font on multiple fields by selecting the fields in the Design window and clicking on the Font property in the Properties window:
Using the White on Black Property
4. Save your changes.
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Using the Draw White on Black feature for the Amount in Words field
adds extra security to your checks; however, it is not valid for Canadian cheques.
You can also modify multiple fields by selecting the fields in the Design window and checking the White on Black property in the Properties window:
Formatting Date Fields
NOTE
According to the Canadian standard, these date formats must be accompanied by matching labels beneath the actual date.
4. Save your changes.
Formatting Currency Fields
Additional Resources and Support
Thank you for making Mekorma MICR your choice in Dynamics GP check printing software. In addition to this User Guide, we offer the following resources to assist you in working with Mekorma MICR.Documentation
The Mekorma MICR User Guide.pdf is designed to help you install and set up Mekorma MICR Version 10.0 for Microsoft Dynamics GP. For new users, we have included step‐by‐step instructions to guide you through the key processes, from installation to check printing. The Mekorma Check Format Library Reference.pdf is another source of valuable information. The reference guide gives examples of the pre‐configured checks and stubs contained in the Mekorma Check Format Library provided with Mekorma MICR. The Mekorma MICR Check Layout Guidelines.PDF is designed to assist you with the placement and formatting of fields on your check by providing guidelines based on industry standards. The Mekorma MICR Uninstall Guide contains the uninstall options for Mekorma MICR, ranging from running a simple uninstall wizard to completely removing all related files and dictionaries from your Microsoft Dynamics GP folders.Mekorma KnowledgeBase
Due to the extensiveness of our product, we offer an up‐to‐date KnowledgeBase resource on our website. The KnowledgeBase contains answers to frequentlyasked questions, troubleshooting tips and how‐to information. Click here to
access the knowledgebase or visit our website at www.mekorma.com and select
Support ) KnowledgeBase.
Technical Support
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