[Dxbase] modifying qsl template

[Garth Hamilton]

At 19:52:31 23/05/2005, rmcauley9 at comcast.net wrote:

>Garth,
>
>  How do I redefine the center of the existing card to go from 3.5 x 5.4 
> to 4x6?
>
>Thanks
>
>Bob

Bob

In the editor with your card to be edited open

do a save as and save the design to a new file with a new name so you keep 
the original if the changes do not work you have not corrupted the original

then from the menu at the top choose "Project"

then choose  "Page Setup"

then click on the "Page Setup" tab

Now you need to define the upper left corner where you want the print area 
to start referred to as OFFSET.

I use metric mesurements  horizontal 6mm and vertical 5mm

then next the SIZE of  the print area

  horizontal 140mm   vertical 90mm

Then next is DISTANCE and as you are defining one card only these should be 
0 in both windows

last row is NUMBER  and as this is a single card  both window should show 1

click on the Printer TAB and be sure your printer is showing if not then 
select it.

click on EXPORT tab and ensure printer is selected as output device

The TEMPLATES tab is not required as this a custom template for 4x6 QSL 
cards printed with a 1/4 inch border which is clear

Be sure to click on OK and the bottom of the window to save the changes for 
this project.

Now view the project in the editor and you may want to move things around a 
bit to suit your likes

Do a save now to preserve your work

Then print a sample to see the result.  You may need to adjust the 
parameters a bit to suit your printer.
Use a ruler and check you design for distance from edge on all four edges 
and determine if you need any changes

My numbers work for my I560 but I know from experience that if you change 
your printer or use a different one from the printer used at time the 
design was made these values may change and will only be a starting point.

regards
Garth