Checklist for Preparing Documents

You run DL to prepare a new document. Then you use your word processing software (usually Microsoft Word or Corel WordPerfect) to retrieve, edit and print the Output File. The file usually is in the default directory c:\dlwin.

Here's a checklist in greater detail:

  1. Start the DL program by clicking on the DL Ver. 9 icon on your desktop.  

  2. Select the type of document you wish to prepare from the list of DL libraries.

  3. Use Browse to enter the name of the Output File in which the document is to be stored. See Use Browse to Name the Output File and Suggested Names for Output Files. You can, if you wish, redirected the file to a folder (directory) or drive other than the default directory. Most users leave the Output Files in the default directory c:\dlwin.

  1. You can use answers from a prior run of the library. For example, you might want to prepare a second draft of a document. A question lets you point to Index Files containing answers from prior runs of the library. When you point to an Index File the program shows you the name of the Output File the answers were used to create as well as any comment you may have entered. If you do not want to use prior answers pick <No Index>. See Using Prior Answers.

  2. Answer the displayed questions. Click Next (the Right Arrow button) or press the Enter key to move to the next question. You can back up to prior questions using the Left Arrow button or the PgUp key.

  3. Save you answers for possible future use. A question will ask whether you want to save your answers from this run of the program for possible future use. If you elect to do so, an index number will be assigned to your answers.

  4. Use your word processing software to retrieve, edit and print the document. The program will display the name of the Output File and the directory in which it is located (usually c:\dlwin). If you use Microsoft Word or Corel WordPerfect, DL will let you start you word processing software and retrieve the Output File with a single click. See One-Click File Retrieval. You can retrieve the Output File at any time by using Option B of the DL Main Menu.  See Retrieving the Output File.

 

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