SimpleEnvelope is a FileMaker Pro template designed for quick, easy storing and printing of mailing addresses. Supports #10 envelopes, 3.5 x 6.5 envelopes, 4 x 5.5 labels, Avery 5160, 5161, and 5162 labels, and POSTNET barcodes.
SimpleEnvelope requires FileMaker Pro version 3.0 or greater.
If you have a specific envelope or label size requirement please contact me at virgil@qed.net.
Notes
The program will prompt you to change your Page Setup settings. To print envelopes correctly the paper size must be set to the equivalent of envelope common #10.
The return address is a global field and needs to be entered only once. You can save two return addresses for quick retrieval. Directly below the return address field is a series of buttons labelled "Load Address", "1", "2". To save an address, first click on "Load Address" then click on either "1" or "2" depending on whether you want to save it as address 1 or 2. To Retrieve an address, simple click on "1" or "2". If you are using letterhead stationery, leave the return address field blank.
Records are created by using the "New" button.
Record groups can be used to categorize specific records. Record group names are created by selecting "Edit" in the Record Group field and entering names as a vertical list in the box that appears. It is a good idea to leave a blank name for records that do not belong to a group.
To find a specific address or record group, use the "Find" button. Enter the search criteria in the layout that appears and either hit the "Find" button again or press the return key on the keyboard.
Clicking on the rolling index card image will scroll through multiple found records.
To print multiple records, select "Records being browsed" from the FileMaker Pro options in the print dialog box that appears after you hit the "Print" button.
Custom messages can be stored in the "Message" field and will print in the bottom left of the envelope.
POSTNET compliant barcodes can be generated and printed along with the addresses. To generate POSTNET codes, run the "Set POSTNET Zip" script in the Script pull-down menu. This script will read the zip codes in your address fields and copy them into the "Barcode Zip" field. It is recommended that you check the enties in the Barcode Zip field for correctness since some of the zip codes may not resolve correctly. Incorrect entries can be edited. After you are certain the Barcode Zip fields are correct run the script "Set Barcode" in the Script pull-down menu. This will generate the actual barcodes and store them internally for printing.
Delivery point barcodes can be generated by appending two digits to the zip code in the Barcode Zip field before running the "Set Barcode" script. The two digits are normally the last two digits of the street address, post office box, rural route number, or highway contract route number. Check with your post office for details. For example, if the address is 76 Main Street at a zip code of10001-3289, the Barcode Zip field should contain 10001-3289-76. Hyphens are used for readability but can be omitted. Do not embed any spaces.
Important
In order for the barcodes to work properly you must have a Postnet font installed on your system. SimpleEnvelope has been preset to work with a Postnet font called Postal Uzi. This font is available as shareware. For your convenience, a copy of the Postal Uzi shareware package has been included. To install this font, open the Postal Uzi folder and drag the "Postal Uzi (TT)" font suitcase into the Fonts folder in your System Folder. Restart your computer. If you decide to keep using the Postal Uzi font please pay the shareware fee separately to the author of the font package. See the Readme in the font package for instructions.
Version history
Version 1.0, March 1998, initial release.
Version 1.1, May 1998, added support for Avery labels and has improved import and export functions.
Version 1.2, August 1998, added support for POSTNET barcodes.
Version 1.3, April 1999, added storage for two return addresses.
Registration
Your support of shareware makes shareware possible. Please pay the shareware fee if you use this program. The fee is US $10 for a single user and US $25 for a site license. Send a check or money order in US funds to: Virgilio de Carvalho, 98 Piermont Ave., South Nyack, NY, 10960, USA. Include your e-mail address so that your registration information can be sent to you electronically. I am closed for vacation the first two weeks in June, so expect some delays then. Thanks for your support.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at virgil@qed.net.
This product is released as is. Try it before you buy it and use it at your own risk. No warranties are implied or provided. The author reserves the right to refund any monies paid and cancel the serial number for whatever reason.
