Microsoft Word has a powerful feature that can alter how the text appears in your finished merged document, for example, if you have source data (a spreadsheet with a list of names and fax numbers in Excel) that contains names in mixed upper and lower case, it may look unprofessional to include lower case letters […]
When you export a WinFax PRO phonebook to a dBASE DBF format, the dBase DBF file will contain 37 possible database fields from the WinFax phonebook. Here is a list of the possible fields exported from a WinFax PRO phonebook. COMPANY <– company name CSID <– caller station id, this is not the fax number but […]
Depending on the security level you have set in Microsoft Word 2007/2010, after you install the FaxTalk Merge Macro, you may be presented with a warning message. This security warning prevents macros located in non-trusted folder from executing automatically. The following steps will allow you to confirm to Microsoft Word that the FaxTalk […]
IT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ALWAYS USE HIGH LEVEL SECURITY IN MICROSOFT WORD AND DO NOT RUN UN-SIGNED MACROS From an unknown source. Malware payloads distributed as a Microsoft Word document may contain macros that can download and infect malware on your computer. This document applies to Microsoft Word XP, 2002 and 2003. To adjust […]
One of the following error messages may appear when there is a failure within the FaxTalk API. “Unable to create sendjob” “Initialization failed”, “Time out waiting for print job”, “Timed out waiting for print job to finish.” Method “PrintToAttachment” of object “IFaxTalkAPI” failed . Please check for the following: Confirm that the FTclctrl.exe program (FaxTalk […]
Immediately after performing a FaxTalk Fax merge, you may see the following error message appear: Error 5852 Requested Object is not available or Automation Error: The object invoked has been disconnected by its client. This error message can occur when your database source (Mail Merge Source) contains more than 10,000 recipients. There is an (undocumented) […]
This message can appear if you are using a 64 bit version of Microsoft Word with the FaxTalk Fax Merge. By default, Microsoft Office (versions 2010 and higher) install the 32-bit version of Office even if your computer is running a 64-bit edition of Windows. FaxTalk Fax Merge requires a 32 bit version (the default and recommended […]
This error message can appear if you've installed the Microsoft Word XP / 2003 and the Microsoft Word 2007/2010/2013 version of the FaxTalk Merge installation files on the same computer. In Windows, Point to Search or Find, and search for Programs & Files or All Files and Folders. In the Named field, type: FaxTalk2k7.dotm and then click Search. […]
NOTE: WinFax PRO or TalkWorks PRO does not support distinctive ring when using Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.1. The following information is reference for troubleshooting distinctive ring when using an older supported operating system, such as Windows 9x. Distinctive Ring is a telephone service that enables you to use two or three […]
Reconfiguring Windows security settings To enable Fax Sharing, perform the following steps at the host computer, and then repeat sections 1-4 at the client computer. Do all of the sections in the order given. Section 1: To ensure that the Windows Firewall is enabled At the host computer, log on as a user with Administrative […]