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How to customize check out transaction receipt ?

The Handy Library Management System automatically generates checkout receipts. The receipt is straightforward and typically includes the loan transaction information, such as the borrower's name and a list of items with their title, barcode, loan date, and due date.


You can customize the library receipt.

Custom receipt is defined in the prt_receipt.txt file.

Handy Library checks if there is a receipt file (prt_receipt.txt) in the data folder (C:\handy_lib\data\db\), if yes then custom receipt is created, if the file is not present the regular receipt is created.

Note: custom receipt allows to print only one checked out item on the receipt.

Download the prt_receipt.txt file, modify it, and save it in the data folder (C:\handy_lib\data\db\).

Use keywords:
<LIBRARY:TITLE> library main items table + item field name
<LIB_COPIES:BARCODE> copies table + copy field name
<BORROWERS:NAME> borrowers table + borrower field name
<LOAN:LOANDATE> loan transaction table + loan field name


Keywords in the form are replaced with data from the check out transaction.



Question:
Add text to check out receipt. We need to add a disclaimer and signature field to the check out report so it can be printed and have the borrower sign it. Where can I enter this information?

Answer:
You need to create the prt_receipt.txt file, which specifies the format of your receipt. It should include a disclaimer and a signature area.


Question:
Can you change paper size for loan receipt?
Where do you change content on the receipt?

Answer:
You can adjust the paper size in the Windows Print Setup window under the paper/size section. To customize the receipt's content, you need to create a prt_receipt.txt template file.


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