Output formats give you complete control over how your data is output to file. When outputting records from Stock (views or Catalogues) or Customers you can specify the precise layout you want by selecting the output format to use. From the output form select the desired format from the list provided. A brief summary is displayed of the current format describing the records to be output and the destination type (Web, Word, text etc), sort order and other specifications. Check that this is the required format. When the desired format is selected press the Proceed (Alt P) command and follow the instructions provided.

If the source of the records is Stock then all records currently in the View displayed on the Stock Screen will be included in the output file unless you select a catalogue Screen the dropdown list. If the source of the records is Customers view all records in the view on the Customers Screen are output unless you select a distribution list from the drop down list.