Calcsheet Page Setup

By default, projects are displayed on a framed page with the PROKON logo. The top portion of the page, called the header, also includes a number of pre-defined fields like "Designed by", "Checked by" and "Date" The page layout and header items are stored in a template file that you can customise.

Selecting a different template

Calcpad includes the following templates in A4 and letter paper size:

• Default: The default template with frame and PROKON logo. For a start, you may want to replace the PROKON logo and contact details with your own.
• Frame: No-frills template with a frame only. This template offers a larger workspace.
• Nothing: A blank template, in case you prefer printing on blank sheets.

Creating your own template

A template is defined using a simple scripting language that has been derived from the Padds macro language. In essence, the script is a series of two-letter commands similar to the keyboard shortcuts used in Padds.

To create a new template, it may be easiest to modify an existing template:

• Click the application button (the PROKON icon at the top left of the ribbon) and select Page Setup
• Use Edit template file to open the template script in the Text Editor.
• Use the Save As command on the File menu to save the template with a new name.
• Edit the script as necessary. For detail on the scripting syntax, click here.
• Choose Save on the File menu to save the script.
• To preview your new template, switch back to Calcpad (press Alt-Tab) and select the template. Switch back to the Text Editor to make further changes.
• Repeat the editing and preview steps until you are satisfied with the new template. Finally close the Text Editor and the Page Setup dialogue box to return to Calcpad.

Repeat the editing and preview steps until you are satisfied with the new template. Finally close the Text Editor and the Page Setup dialogue box to return to Calcpad.

Help topics

• Template scripting syntax
• Editing the page header