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Before each merge operation you should run FFMRGNT to set up the parameters for the merge. The Windows spooler must normally be turned off for the FFMERGE printer driver. You can do in Printer Properties as well as in the FFMRGNT setup program. But when printing from a 16-bit application we recommend turning the Spooler on. If the Local Copy option has been specified, closing FFMRGNT will start up the FFMRGMV program to perform the local copies.
The actual method of starting the merge varies between different word processor and contact manager applications. Often it appears on the file menu as "Merge and Print" or just "Merge".
Follow the instructions that come with your application. Before starting the merge, make sure that the "printer setup" for the document indicates the FFMERGE driver.
When you set up a new FFMERGE job we strongly suggest running a small test broadcast to a local fax machine before you launch the full operation.
After the merge is complete, FFMERGE never deletes the files it creates in the temporary directory. You can, however, set up CopiaFacts to do so after successful transmission by using the temp keyword on $delete_option. Otherwise, you are responsible for deleting these files. Remember that FFMERGE creates a customized fax format image file for each recipient, so these files can take a significant amount of space.
FFMERGE can create a log of actions performed, using FFTRACE. Do not enable a debug trace unless asked to do so by Copia support staff as this produces a large volume of output and can slow down the operation of the program.
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