Printing with SmartForms - Method 1: Printing with cab device type
Importing cab device type into SAP system
Instructions
Enter “spad” in the search field of the spool administration in the SAP system environment
In the menu bar, select “Utilities” → “To device types” → “Import”
Enter the desired device type in the subsequent window and confirm your entry
Select the PRI file.
Confirm the following message
If the import was successful, you will see this message
Creating output device with the cab device type
The following instructions apply to printing from SAP on a local Windows printer
For other configurations, please search SAP for the relevant instructions
Instructions
In the SAP system environment, enter “spad” in the search field of the spool administration
Click on “Display” in the “Output devices” line
Press the F8 function key to access change mode.
Select “Output device” → “Create”
Select the previously imported PDL driver and assign a name for the output device
Switch to the “Host spool coupling” view
Enter “G” as the coupling type and “_DEFAULT” as the host printer. Save these entries
Creating a SmartForms report
Instructions
The first step is to create a barcode type
Enter “SE73” in the search field in the SAP system environment
Select “System barcodes” and “Change” to display all system barcodes
Select “Create”
Click on “New” in the next window
Enter the desired barcode name and a short text. Confirm the entries
Select the desired barcode.
Confirm the selection and “Normal” as the barcode orientation
Define the other barcode parameters. Confirm each until the barcode is created
The Smart Style follows the creation of a barcode
In the SAP system environment, query “SmartStyles” in the search field
Enter the style name in the “Style” field (e.g. Y_CAB_SmartStyle). Confirm “Create”
Click on “Drawing formats” with the right button of your mouse. Select “Create node”
Enter “B1”, for example, in the subsequent window and confirm your entry
Enter information in the “Meaning” field
Select the previously created barcode under “Default settings” → “Barcode”
Create another node under “Character formats” and name it, for example “C1”
Under “C1”, switch to the “Font” tab
Select the desired font and the other settings for this
Click on “Paragraph formats” with the right button of your mouse. Select “Create node”
Enter “A1” in the subsequent window and confirm your entry
Enter information in the “Meaning” field
Select the standard paragraph “A1” in the “Header data” folder. Save the form
Activate the SmartStyle
A SmartForm follows the creation of a barcode and the Smart Style
In the SAP system environment, search for “Smartforms” in the search field
Enter the form name in the “Form” field (e.g. Y_CAB_SmartForm). Confirm “Create”
Continue clicking to open the SmartForms Editor
Select “Output options” to save the previously created SmartStyle
Enter “Y_CAB_SMARTSTYLE” in the “Style” field
Select the “Pages and windows” folder
Right-click with your mouse on “%PAGE1 New page”
Select “Create” → “Window” to add a new window
Set the position and size of the labels. To do this, switch to “Output options”
Right-click with your mouse on “%WINDOW1 New window”
Select “Create” → “Text” to add a new text
Enter the desired SmartStyle under “%TEXT1 New text 1” → “Output options”
(e.g. “Y_CAB_SMARTSTYLE”)
Switch to “General properties” and open the text editor
Fill the SmartForm Editor with information for the test print
Select “Text” → “Exit” in the menu bar
Save your entry and select “Local object” in the next window
Activate the SmartForm
Test the print output (F8)
Select Test / Execute in the “Function block” area
Select “FBlocks” → “Execute” (F8) in the menu bar
Enter the previously created device “cab_new” in the “Output device” field
Activate “Output immediately” in the spool control
Start the output by clicking on “Print”
Gültig für: SQUIX , MACH 4S , HERMES Q , XC Q , XD Q , 3. Printing with SmartForms
Ultima modifica dell’articolo: 11.02.2025 - 09:18