How to print a method


Instruction

You can print a copy of the method, including items from the method documentation, in Run Setup and the Text Instructions editor.

The table below describes how to print a method:

Step

Action

1

In the Method Editor, select File:Print

or

click the print icon.

Result: The Print dialog box is displayed, showing the available items from the Method Editor.

2

  • Select the options you want to print.

  • Click OK.

Note: For comments on the different alternatives, see "The Print dialog box" below.


The Print dialog box

The table below describes some of the check box options in the Print dialog box:

Check box

If you select this box...

Text Method

all instructions will be printed, including those in unused blocks.

Text Method:Current Expansion

the method will be printed according to the current expansion in the Text pane.

(Only available from the Text Instructions editor.)

Exclude Unused Blocks

only blocks that are used in the method will be printed.

Text Method: Block List

only the main method and a list of the blocks that are used in the method will be printed.


2005-06-15