testo EasyClimate · Software

Instruction manual2

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Contents

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Contents ...................................................................................................3
1.1. About this document ........................................................................5

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Specifications ..........................................................................................6
2.1. Use ..................................................................................................6
2.2. System requirements .......................................................................63

First steps ................................................................................................7
3.1. Installing the software/driver ............................................................7
3.2. Starting the software ........................................................................7

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Using the product ....................................................................................8
4.1. Initial page menu .............................................................................8
4.2. Settings menu................................................................................10
4.2.1.

4.2.2.
4.2.3.

4.3.

Configuration ................................................................................................. 10
4.2.1.1. Program tab..................................................................................... 10
4.2.1.2. Units tab .......................................................................................... 11
4.2.1.3. Own data tab ................................................................................... 11
4.2.1.4. Data backup tab .............................................................................. 11
System information ........................................................................................ 12
Copyright ....................................................................................................... 13

Instrument menu............................................................................13
4.3.1.
4.3.2.

4.3.3.

Connection manager...................................................................................... 13
Configuration ................................................................................................. 15
4.3.2.1. Instrument tab ................................................................................. 15
4.3.2.2. Configuration tab (testo 835 only) .................................................... 16
4.3.2.3. Energy management tab (testo 480 only) ........................................ 16
4.3.2.4. Display language tab ....................................................................... 16
4.3.2.5. Emission level table tab (testo 835 only).......................................... 16
4.3.2.6. Password security tab (testo 480 only) ............................................ 16
4.3.2.7. Probe tab (testo 480 only) ............................................................... 17
4.3.2.8. Printout tab (testo 480 only) ............................................................. 18
Online measurement...................................................................................... 18
4.3.3.1. Measurement values tab ................................................................. 20
4.3.3.2. Display tab....................................................................................... 20
4.3.3.3. Chart tab.......................................................................................... 20
4.3.3.4. Display order tab ............................................................................. 21

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4.4.

Archive menu ................................................................................ 21
4.4.1.

4.4.2.

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Explorer ......................................................................................................... 21
4.4.1.1. Adding a folder ................................................................................ 22
4.4.1.2. Adding a measurement location (testo 480 only) ............................. 22
4.4.1.3. Adding a measuring point (testo 480 only) ...................................... 22
4.4.1.4. Adding a measuring program (testo 480 only) ................................. 22
4.4.1.5. Transferring folders/measurements ................................................. 23
4.4.1.6. Excel export .................................................................................... 23
4.4.1.7. Error messages in the instrument memory ...................................... 23
4.4.1.8. Further functions ............................................................................. 24
Displaying measurements.............................................................................. 24
4.4.2.1. Information tab ................................................................................ 25
4.4.2.2. Chart tab ......................................................................................... 25
4.4.2.3. Measurement values tab ................................................................. 25
4.4.2.4. Report templates tab ....................................................................... 26
4.4.2.5. Report tab ....................................................................................... 26
4.4.2.6. Report designer tab ......................................................................... 27

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1.1.

About this document
Use> Please read this documentation through carefully andfamiliarize yourself with the product before putting it to use. Pay
particular attention to the safety instructions and warning advice
in order to prevent injuries and damage to the products.
> Keep this document to hand so that you can refer to it whennecessary.
> Hand this documentation on to any subsequent users of the
product.
Knowledge of Windows® operating systems is required
when working with the software.
Symbols and writing standards
Representa- Explanation
tion
Note: Basic or further information.
1. ...
2. ...

Action: more steps, the sequence must be
followed.

> ...

Action: a step or an optional step.

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Result of an action.

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Menu

Elements of the program interface.

[OK]

Buttons of the program interface.

... | ...

Functions/paths within a menu.

“...”

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2 Specifications

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Specifications

2.1.

Use
The testo EasyClimate Software configuration and analysis
software enhances the functionality of the testo 480 and testo 835
instruments with many useful functions:• Instrument configuration via software.
• Customer and measurement data management.
• Data import from and data export to instrument.
• Creating, saving and printing measurement protocols fromimported data.
• Commenting on measurement values.

2.2.

System requirements
Administrator rights are required for installation.
Operating system
The software will run on the following operating systems:• Windows 7• Windows 8• Windows® 10Computer
The computer must meet the requirements of the corresponding
operating system. The following requirements must additionally be
fulfilled:• Interface USB 1.1 or higher
Date and time settings will be automatically accepted by
the PC. The administrator must make sure that the systemtime is regularly compared with a reliable time source andadjusted, if necessary, to ensure authenticity of themeasurement data.

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3 First steps

3First steps

3.1.

Installing the software/driver
1. Insert the program CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computeror
download the program (www.testo.com/download-center)and unpack the zip file using a suitable compression program.
2. Start the file TestoSetup.exe.
3. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.
When installing under Vista, please pay attention to the following
steps during the installation process:• The window User account control is opened:> Click on [Next].
• The window Windows Security is opened:> Choose Still install this driver software.
4. Click on [Complete] to complete the software installation.
After completion of the software installation, the instrument must beconnected to the PC to continue with the driver installation.
5. Use the USB-cable to connect the instrument to the PC.
- The connection will be set up.

3.2.

Starting the software
Starting the EasyClimate software
The software user interface is opened in the languageof the operating system, if this is supported. If theoperating system language is not supported, the userinterface is in English.
> Click on [Start] | Programs (Windows XP) or All Programs(Windows Vista, Windows 7) | Testo | testo EasyClimate
Software.
On Windows Vista, the window User account control
is opened when the software is started the first time.
> Click on Accept.
> Enter the licence key, see program CD packaging (testo 480) or
the back of the instruction manual (testo 835).

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Using the product
Connection problems and loss of measurement data canoccur when the energy saving or standby mode in your PC
is activated. These functions should therefore be switchedoff.
Help buttonThehelp symbol opens/closes the help bar. This button
is available in all menus except the Initial page menu.

4.1.

Initial page menu
After starting testo EasyClimate Software, the start screen willappear.

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Menu bar with status information (left)
Quick access with preview screen

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Connection manager
Configuration of instrument
Online measurement
Manage archived measurements
Program configuration
System information
Copyright

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4 Using the product4.2.

Settings menu
Via the Settings menu, you can open the Configuration, System
information and Copyright menus.

4.2.1.

Configuration> Choose Initial page| Program configurationor> Settings | Configuration.

4.2.1.1.

Program tab> Left navigation panel: Choose Show only icons or Show
icons and texts | [Apply].
> Language: Choose Use language selected in the regionalsettings of the operating system. or User selected language| [Apply].
> Program update: Choose Check automatically for software
updates | [Apply].

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4 Using the product4.2.1.2.

Units tab

> Select the required unit for the individual measurement
parameters | [Apply].
> [ISO units] | [US units]: reset all units to ISO or US | [Apply].

4.2.1.3.

Own data tab> Own data: enter/change address data | [Apply]. see Fehler!
Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden., page Fehler!
Textmarke nicht definiert.

4.2.1.4.

Data backup tab
Backup data
1. Specify the directory for data backup: click [Browse] .
2. Click [Perform backup now].
- The file FullBackup[DateTime].zip is created.
Set reminder for data backup
1. Specify the directory for data backup: click [Browse].
2. List field: specify the cycle for automatic data backup | [Apply].
- When the software is started, a reminder that backup is due isgiven in a set cycle.

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4 Using the productRestore backed-up data
✓ Data has been backed up.
1. Open the following folder in the File Explorer:• Data backup directory (path see Settings | Configuration |Data backup)• Data directory (path see Settings | System information |PC)
2. Close the software.
3. Unzip the contents of the folder to be restored
FullBackup[DateTime].zip from the data backup directory into
the data directory.
4. Open the software.

4.2.2.

System information
The System information menu has 3 tabs showing important
information about the PC used and the software. It is useful to havethis information to hand when contacting our hotline as it will help in
diagnosing errors.

> Choose Settings | System information.

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4 Using the productExecutable actions> [Data directory...]: Call up directory.

4.2.3.

Copyright> Choose Settings | Copyright.
- The About tab is opened.

4.3.

Instrument menu

4.3.1.

Connection manager✓ Instrument connected to PC.
An instrument connected to the PC is automaticallyconnected to the software. If several instruments areconnected to the PC, the required instrument can beconnected in the connection manager.
testo 480 only: The SD card can be connected in the same
way as an instrument. However, some menu options (e.g.
Instrument) cannot be selected.
> Initial page | Connection manager
or> Instrument | Connection manager.
- Instruments are displayed with picture and type designation.
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4 Using the product> Choose the instrument and click on [Connect].
Only one instrument can be connected at a time.

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The instrument appears in the status display to the left of themenu bar.
The button [Connect] changes to [Disconnect].

If not possible to connect:> Choose System control | Device manager.

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4 Using the product4.3.2.

Configuration✓ An instrument is connected to the testo EasyClimate Softwareand displayed in the status bar.

> Choose Initial page | Configuration of instrumentor> Instrument | Configuration.

4.3.2.1.

Instrument tab
The Instrument tab shows important information about theconnected instrument.
> [Synchronise now]: Transfer PC date and time to the
instrument.
> [Synchronise units]: Transfer units set in the Settings menu
manually to the connected instrument or probes.
> [Firmware update] (testo 480 only): Import the downloaded
update firmware file to the instrument.
> [Factory reset]: Carry out a factory reset of the instrument.

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4 Using the product4.3.2.2.

Configuration tab (testo 835 only)> Disable/enable alarm: disable/enable Beeper checkbox | [Save].
> Disable/enable alarms and set alarm thresholds: disable/enable
Infrared, Thermocouple, Surface moisture or Dewpoint
distance checkbox and enter limits | [Save].
> Disable/enable laser: disable/enable Laser checkbox | [Save].
> Set display brightness: move slider | [Save].

4.3.2.3.

Energy management tab (testo 480 only)> Switch off instrument automatically: enter required time frame |[Save].
> Switch off display light in battery operation: enter required timeframe | [Save].
> Set display brightness: move slider | [Save].

4.3.2.4.

Display language tab
The available languages for texts in the instrument are displayed.
> Select language | [Save].

4.3.2.5.

Emission level table tab (testo 835 only)
A separate emission level table is saved on the instrument
for each user language. Changes to the table only relate to
the relevant selected language.
When the tab is opened, the emission level table is automaticallyread out from the instrument.
> Change the designation: triple-click on the cell | make changes |[Write to device]> Add to material: enter designation and emission level in the lastline | [Write to device]> Read out emission level table again from the instrument: [Readfrom device].
> Save emission level table as an XML file to the PC: [Save as].
> Load emission level table saved on the PC: [Read from file].

4.3.2.6.

Password security tab (testo 480 only)
When password security is enabled, all of the following functions
can only be carried out on the instrument by entering the password:• Instrument factory reset• Probe reset• Firmware update• Change/deactivate password

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Probe name
Humidity adjustment
If you forget the password, it can only be reset by Testo
Service.

> Enter password | Re-enter password | [Save].

4.3.2.7.

Probe tab (testo 480 only)
The probe types connected to the instrument are displayed.

The probe name of any connected probe can be changed
and calibration data from the calibration protocol stored in
the probe.
Select probe type [▼].
> Press [Adjustment]- Selection window appears.
> Select unit for the adjustment | [Next]> Activate [Use adjustment data], enter: Certificate number |Date of issue | Valid to | Points | Unit | Target- and Actual
value | [Close] | [Save].
- The adjustment data is stored in the instrument.

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4 Using the productOnce the calibration data has been entered, this is stored in
the probe permanently. The probe takes deviations into
account automatically during measurement, thereby
generating a zero-error display.

4.3.2.8.

Printout tab (testo 480 only)
On the Printer texts tab, the address lines, the footer and the logo
can be set up for testo 480 instrument report printouts.
> Enter print texts in the text input fields | [Save].
> Select required logo | [Save].

4.3.3.

Online measurement
Electrostatic charging may destroy communication between
the instrument and the PC/laptop. You should therefore
integrate all components into the equipotential bonding(earthing) before carrying out measurements, especially inthe case of online measurements (instrument connected toPC/laptop) or when using the mains unit as a power supply.
Observe the system safety information.
Using the Online measurement menu, a measurement can be
carried out, during which the instrument is controlled by the PC.
The measurement values are transferred directly to the PC anddisplayed.

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4 Using the product> Choose Initial page| Online measurement
or> menu Instrument| Online measurement.
Carrying out the online measurement
Only the parameters and measuring units activated on the
Display order tab are displayed.
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Set Measure cycle and emission level (testo 835 only).
Set display sequence.
Start online measurement: [Start].
The measurement values are displayed.
End online measurement: [Stop].
The online measurement is stopped

Saving measuring values from online measurement
1. Display measuring values.
2. Choose between [Clipboard], [Export Excel] and [Save as
…].
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Clipboard: the measuring values are stored in the
clipboard, for inserting into any file.
Export Excel: the measuring values are exported in*.xls or *.xlsx format.
Save as…: the measuring values are stored in thesoftware's archive. Saving is only possible with astandard measurement program.
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4 Using the product4.3.3.1.

Measurement values tab> Measurement values: show table with all measurement
channels and date/time of the single measurements.
Executable actions> [Save as ...]: save measurement values.
> [Export Excel]: export readings to Microsoft Excel (Microsoft
Excel 2000 or higher required!).
> [Clipboard]: export measurement values to the clipboard (tabstop-separated text file).

4.3.3.2.

Display tab-

Display: display fields with all measurement channels. The
current measurement values are displayed.

Executable actions> Close/open display bar: press [ ].
> During a measurement, the mean value, maximum or
minimum can be displayed instead of the actual values.
> Change size (zoom) of the display fields: move slider.

4.3.3.3.

Chart tab-Chart: Measurement chart with 16 selectable measurement
channels and automatic scaling of the time axis.

Executable actions> Close/open display bar: press [ ].
> Set chart properties (displayed channels, line colour, scale,limits).
> [Save bitmap]: save chart as a file.

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4 Using the product4.3.3.4.

Display order tab
The available measurement channels are displayed in the
Available channels area. Only the parameters and measuring
units that are present in the current display order of the instrument
are available.
The measurement channels displayed on the PC during online
measurement are displayed in the Selected channels area.
Set display order> Add/delete measurement channels: [Add >], [Add all >], [<Delete] or [< Delete All].
> Set the order of the measurement channels: selectmeasurement channel | [Up] or [Down].

4.4.

Archive menu
✓ An instrument is connected to the testo EasyClimate Softwareand is displayed with its status information (left) in the menubar.
This menu is used to archive measurements within a folder
structure. If an instrument is connected and if there are alsomeasurements on the instrument, these measurements can becopied from the instrument to the archive, and the folder structureon the instrument can be changed.

4.4.1.

Explorer> Menu Initial page | Manage archived measurements.
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4 Using the productMenu Archive | Explorer.
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The instrument memory is displayed under
and the PC memory is displayed under(left window),(right window).

The functions described below can, in some cases, only be
executed on the instrument memory or the PC memory,depending on the connected instrument.

4.4.1.1.

Adding a folder> Add folder: press [ ] symbol.
- New folder is created.
Press the [ ] symbol again to create another folder.
If a folder text field is selected, the folder can be renamed.
(Select element | right mouse button | Rename.
The information fields can also be renamed or completed
after the measurement.) This procedure applies to allelement types.

4.4.1.2.

Adding a measurement location (testo 480 only)
1. Add measurement location: press [ ] symbol.
- - New measuring location is created.
2. If the measuring location is selected, information on themeasurement location can be entered on the Address tab.

4.4.1.3.

Adding a measuring point (testo 480 only)
1. Add measuring point: press [ ] symbol.
- New measuring point is created.
2. If the measuring point is selected, information on the measuring
point can be entered on the Measuring point and Channel
geometry tabs.

4.4.1.4.

Adding a measuring program (testo 480 only)-

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Choice of five measurement programs:◦

Standard measurement program []◦HVAC measurement program [◦WBGT measurement program [ ]◦PMV/PPD measurement program [ ]◦NET measurement program [ ]]4 Using the product1. Add measuring program: e.g. press [ ] symbol.
- New measurement program is created.
2. If the measurement program is selected, information andsettings for the relevant measurement program type can beentered on the bottom set of tabs.

4.4.1.5.

Transferring folders/measurements
The folder structure must be maintained, e.g. measuring
point can only be inserted under a measuring location.
1. Select folder or measurement: move the cursor to the required
symbol and select it by clicking on it (highlighted orange).
2. Move the cursor to the target folder and select it by clicking on it(highlighted orange).
3. Copy selected folder or measurement from the instrument to thearchive: press symbol [].
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Copy selected folder or measurement (testo 480 only) from thearchive to the instrument: press symbol [].
4. Save instrument data or archive: press [ ] symbol.

4.4.1.6.

Excel export
User-defined Excel templates can also be created andsaved in the same directory.
It is possible to export one or more measurement protocols directly
into Excel. Excel templates have been created for the different
protocol types.
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Click on [ ] Export selected measurement to Excel.
A window opens in which the usable templates are listed.
Open required template.
Excel opens and the measuring values of the selected
measurement are displayed in the selected template.
3. Save Excel file (File | Save as).

4.4.1.7.

Error messages in the instrument memory
To work error-free in Explorer, each name must only exist once
within one level of the folder structure. For example, two different
measurement programs cannot have the same name.
However, a name may occur several times at different structurallevels. Therefore a measuring point may have the same name as
the corresponding measuring location, for example.

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If there is a name conflict, the higher-level node(s) are marked inred.

It is not possible to transfer the readings to the PC memory. The
name can be changed by right-clicking on  Rename. As soon as
all duplicate names have been removed, the nodes lose their red
colour and the measurement data can be transferred to the PC
memory and processed as normal.

4.4.1.8.

4.4.2.

Further functions•

Remove element: press [] symbol.

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Import measurements (*.arg file): press [••Search for data: press [ ] symbol.
Display selected measurement: press [•Export selected measurement (*.arg file): press [] symbol.
] symbol.
] symbol.

Displaying measurements

Only measurements from the PC memory can bedisplayed. Data from the instrument must therefore first be
copied to the PC.
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4 Using the product1. Menu Initial page | Manage archived measurements.
orMenu Archive | Explorer.
2. Under(right window), double-click on .
- The Display measurement data module is opened.

4.4.2.1.

Information tab
The Information tab shows meta data for the measurement. A
comment can be entered.

4.4.2.2.

Chart tab
The Chart tab gives the measurement values in a graphicaldisplay.
Executable actions> Close/open display bar: press [ ].
> Set chart properties (displayed channels, line colour, scale,limits).
> [Save bitmap]: save chart as a file.

4.4.2.3.

Measurement values tab
The individual measurement values are shown in table form on the
Measurement values tab.
Executable actions> [Export Excel]: export measurement values to Microsoft Excel(Microsoft Excel 2000 or higher required!).
> [Clipboard]: export measurement values to the clipboard (tabstop-separated text file).
> Add a comment:
1. Click on the measurement value to which you want to add acomment.
- The Measurement comment window opens.
2. Enter comment.
3. Click on [OK].
4. Click on [Save comments].
- The comment is displayed as a green triangle (or a green circle
on the chart). The comment appears when the mouse rolls overit.
> Change comment: You can click on the comment to edit it.
5 Min/max/mean values can also be displayed in the header. [Σ] |Select display.
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Report templates tab
The existing report templates may not be edited or deleted.
Create a copy of the required report template in order toedit it and to be able to use the executable actions.
There are various report templates available on the Reporttemplates tab. User-defined templates can be renamed, deleted oredited, or a new one created.

Executable actions> [New]: create a new report template> [Change]: edit activated report template in the report designer> [Rename]: rename template> [Delete]: delete created template> [Copy]: copy report template
From version 3.3 onwards, changes to report templates areindicated. Additional forms appear, which indicate theaddition of the version number in the designation.

4.4.2.5.

Report tab
The Report tab shows the report for the measurement in theselected report template. The report can be saved and printed in
PDF format.

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Report designer tab
The Report tab shows the report for the measurement in theselected report template. The report can be saved in PDF format
and printed.

The displayed properties apply to the report template, which is
identified on the Report template tab.
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Text field: text is inserted in the report field as it is entered.
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Data field: the value stored in the database (measurement
value, customer or system data) of the selected data field isinserted into the report field.
Choose field from database: [...].
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Graphic: the selected graphic is inserted in the report field.
Select graphic: [File...] | select file | [Open].
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PMV/PPD: The PMV/PPD measurement chart is inserted.
Chart (measurement data): the measurement values stored
in the database for the measuring protocol are inserted into thereport field as a graphic.
Enter the parameters.
Table: the measurement values stored in the database forthe measuring protocol are inserted into the report field in table
form.
When the table is selected, only min/max/mean values can beselected also.

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Default font: the set default font isused for all text and data fields.

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Special font: a font other than the default font is used.
Select font: [Font...] | select values | [OK].
Alignment: select the alignment in the text field under
Alignment.
Colour: choose font colour.
Background colour: select background colour.
Border: select border properties for the report field.
Enter or set page properties.
Preview: switch display from data field to content.
: scroll forward/back in the report template.

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