R:Fax
Introduction
R:Fax for R:BASE is a Plugin component for the R:BASE series of Windows
products that allows the R:BASE developer to send R:BASE custom reports
directly to any fax machine using the traditional phone line connected to
your PC. R:Fax contains many features and settings that allow each machine
to be custom configured. R:Fax is designed to work with all Windows
versions of R:BASE 7.x and Turbo V-8.
Using your R:BASE database, R:Fax will be able to pass the following parameters:
- Fax Number
- Fax File and Name (created by R:BASE)
- Fax Cover File Name (created by R:BASE)
- Total Pages
The custom settings within R:Fax allow you to specify your own:
- Fax Header
- Station ID
- Number of dialing attempts
- Waiting period, in seconds, for dialing retry
- Fax Class
- Enhanced Text for Header and Cover Page
R:Fax allows the option to create an activity log based on the status of a fax sent.
Using the R:Fax Viewer, you can display the fax report before you send it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does R:Fax create the report for me?
A. No. R:Fax sends your report which must be created in R:BASE.
Q. Can I receive a fax?
A. No. R:Fax is only for sending fax reports.
Q. How do I know my fax was sent successfully?
A. R:Fax will return different values based on the fax results.
Q. Must every computer licensed for R:Fax need a modem?
A. No. With a shared modem set up on the network server, any licensed
R:Fax workstation can send a report.
Q. Can I prevent the end user from canceling the fax transmission
from the status display?
A. Yes. Using the additional parameter DISABLE_CANCEL_BTN, the Cancel
button can be disabled.
Q. What happens if the fax machine I'm dialing to is returning a
busy signal?
A. Using the R:Fax settings, you can specify the number of times to
retry a dialing attempt and the number, in seconds,
to wait for the
next dialing attempt to be made.
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