Documaker Desktop Functions

The Documaker Desktop functions are summarized in the table below. Click on the function name to jump to a discussion of that function.

Function

Result

Ask

Creates a message box which requires a Yes or No answer from the user.

Beep

Creates a beep, which signals an event to the user.

Input

Creates a message which asks the user to enter information.

MLEInput

Creates a window with a title, prompt message, and a place for a user to enter multiple lines of text.

MLETranslate

Translates the \\n characters in a data string created by the MLEInput function.

MSG

Creates a message with an Ok button.

Refresh

Refreshes or repaints the screen.

SetEdit

Specifies which section field is the next field that should be used.

Table

Locate and return a value from a table.

TotalPages

Returns the number of pages that will print for a given recipient or for all recipients.

TotalSheets

Returns the total number of sheets of paper that will print for a recipient.