Accounting Talk Accounting Talk    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Thick lines on invoices Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3  Next          Accounting Talk Forum Index -> Quickbooks View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message dpb Guest Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices Richard wrote: .... Quote: There is no option I can find for changing line thickness.. .... One (albeit perhaps inconvenient) alternative would be to print a blank form from your earlier QB version that was as desired (assuming the update didn't wipe it out, of course, or that you could re-install it somewhere temporarily out of harm's way of current data files, etc.) and then use it as a template for making forms to use as the feedstock. If all else fails, one could even use Excel or some other similar program as the forms generator. I always invoiced out of Excel, anyway, as the clients asked for detail in format that QB was simply unable to generate; but that wouldn't be practical for large numbers. I typically had only 2-3 clients at a time, max, rather than selling products or some such... Anyway, just an (perhaps impractical?) idea/alternative... -- Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor Laura Guest Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:49 am    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices "Richard" <richard@spamfree.co.uk> wrote in message news:fJSiK5wrt7bIFwRE@eclipse.co.uk... Quote: In his posting of Sat, 5 Jul 2008, Laura writes snip Oh, no. I just noticed your UK e-mail address. Are you using a UK version of QB? Most of us in this group are using the US version. If you don't see these options then this is another difference between the country versions. I think I also mentioned that I'm using what they call here in the UK QB 2006 Regular whatever that means! Twice the price you guys pay too I expect! Cheers I missed that info in the beginning or I probably would not have posted with my response. Sorry about that. Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor Laura Guest Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:51 am    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices "dpb" <none@non.net> wrote in message news:g4ofot$g6n$1@aioe.org... Quote: Richard wrote: ... There is no option I can find for changing line thickness.. ... One (albeit perhaps inconvenient) alternative would be to print a blank form from your earlier QB version that was as desired (assuming the update didn't wipe it out, of course, or that you could re-install it somewhere temporarily out of harm's way of current data files, etc.) and then use it as a template for making forms to use as the feedstock. If all else fails, one could even use Excel or some other similar program as the forms generator. I always invoiced out of Excel, anyway, as the clients asked for detail in format that QB was simply unable to generate; but that wouldn't be practical for large numbers. I typically had only 2-3 clients at a time, max, rather than selling products or some such... Anyway, just an (perhaps impractical?) idea/alternative... I recently had the request from one clien to send an invoice to a customer using their fancy letterhead. It was faster to create the template using Word. Now we have an invoice template we can use if the need ever comes up again. Where there's a will...there's a way. Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor Haskel LaPort Guest Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:27 am    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices "dpb" <none@non.net> wrote in message news:g4ofot$g6n$1@aioe.org... Quote: Richard wrote: ... There is no option I can find for changing line thickness.. ... One (albeit perhaps inconvenient) alternative would be to print a blank form from your earlier QB version that was as desired (assuming the update didn't wipe it out, of course, or that you could re-install it somewhere temporarily out of harm's way of current data files, etc.) and then use it as a template for making forms to use as the feedstock. If all else fails, one could even use Excel or some other similar program as the forms generator. I always invoiced out of Excel, anyway, as the clients asked for detail in format that QB was simply unable to generate; but that wouldn't be practical for large numbers. I typically had only 2-3 clients at a time, max, rather than selling products or some such... Anyway, just an (perhaps impractical?) idea/alternative... I once hear of a group of people that called themselfs "Printers". They have the odd profession of actually printing forms that can be used by QB end users for their invoices. Their wares were valued by thoses that wanted to make an favorable impression on their customers. Quote: -- Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor Haskel LaPort Guest Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:31 am    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices "Laura" <invalid@sample.invalid> wrote in message news:6fQbk.97321$102.79960@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... Quote: "Richard" <richard@spamfree.co.uk> wrote in message news:fJSiK5wrt7bIFwRE@eclipse.co.uk... In his posting of Sat, 5 Jul 2008, Laura writes snip Oh, no. I just noticed your UK e-mail address. Are you using a UK version of QB? Most of us in this group are using the US version. If you don't see these options then this is another difference between the country versions. I think I also mentioned that I'm using what they call here in the UK QB 2006 Regular whatever that means! Twice the price you guys pay too I expect! Cheers I missed that info in the beginning or I probably would not have posted with my response. Sorry about that. If your regular is what we in the colonies call QuickBooks Simple then we get it for free. > Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor Richard Guest Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:46 am    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices In his posting of Sat, 5 Jul 2008, Haskel LaPort writes Quote: "dpb" <none@non.net> wrote in message news:g4ofot$g6n$1@aioe.org... Richard wrote: ... There is no option I can find for changing line thickness.. ... One (albeit perhaps inconvenient) alternative would be to print a blank form from your earlier QB version that was as desired (assuming the update didn't wipe it out, of course, or that you could re-install it somewhere temporarily out of harm's way of current data files, etc.) and then use it as a template for making forms to use as the feedstock. Excellent idea...thanks! Quote: If all else fails, one could even use Excel or some other similar program as the forms generator. I always invoiced out of Excel, anyway, as the clients asked for detail in format that QB was simply unable to generate; but that wouldn't be practical for large numbers. I typically had only 2-3 clients at a time, max, rather than selling products or some such... Anyway, just an (perhaps impractical?) idea/alternative... I once hear of a group of people that called themselfs "Printers". They have the odd profession of actually printing forms that can be used by QB end users for their invoices. Their wares were valued by thoses that wanted to make an favorable impression on their customers. I like the flexibility of self printing though your point is taken. Thanks to everyone who has chipped in with help and suggestions...much appreciated. Cheers -- Richard Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor Richard Guest Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:47 am    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices In his posting of Sat, 5 Jul 2008, Haskel LaPort writes snip Quote: If your regular is what we in the colonies call QuickBooks Simple then we get it for free. Now that's what we call rubbing salt in the wound! Cheers -- Richard Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor aps Guest Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:00 am    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices Richard <richard@spamfree.co.uk> wrote: Quote: In his posting of Sat, 5 Jul 2008, Haskel LaPort writes snip If your regular is what we in the colonies call QuickBooks Simple then we get it for free. Now that's what we call rubbing salt in the wound! Cheers -- Richard I didn't see it mentioned in any postings on this article but if you want your invoice to look a certain way, why not order pre-printed invoices (customized) that will print using QB? This would be especially advisable if you are printing continuous multiple-part dot matrix forms. David B. Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor Richard Guest Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:00 am    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices In his posting of Sun, 6 Jul 2008, aps writes snip Quote: I didn't see it mentioned in any postings on this article but if you want your invoice to look a certain way, why not order pre-printed invoices (customized) that will print using QB? This would be especially advisable if you are printing continuous multiple-part dot matrix forms. David B. Yes certainly this is an option but it means I give up the flexibility of being able to alter the content and look of my invoices, however I think a good alternative would be for me to print out invoices with just the boxes in the old version of QB or in a design based programme. Then I use these when printing out from my present version of QB. Cheers -- Richard Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor Haskel LaPort Guest Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices "Richard" <richard@spamfree.co.uk> wrote in message news:eiLSQ3zSfAcIFwbk@eclipse.co.uk... Quote: In his posting of Sat, 5 Jul 2008, Haskel LaPort writes "dpb" <none@non.net> wrote in message news:g4ofot$g6n$1@aioe.org... Richard wrote: ... There is no option I can find for changing line thickness.. ... One (albeit perhaps inconvenient) alternative would be to print a blank form from your earlier QB version that was as desired (assuming the update didn't wipe it out, of course, or that you could re-install it somewhere temporarily out of harm's way of current data files, etc.) and then use it as a template for making forms to use as the feedstock. Excellent idea...thanks! I am willing to bet that dbd is shooting from the hip and did not actually try out his idea. The change in line thickness is old news. This newsgroup was all a thither back when version 2005 was introduced. The line thickness change was showing up in customized forms as well as the stock ones. The discussion became boring back then and is even more so today. There was a fundamental change in how QB handled forms and a default line thickness had to be chosen by the programmers. They decided on a thicker line. I for one was glad to see the change. The lines on my invoices were now bold and dynamic just like me. Recent QB versions higher up on the food chain can modify line thickness. I doubt that this feature is only limited to the US market. > Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor dpb Guest Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices aps wrote: .... Quote: I didn't see it mentioned in any postings on this article but if you want your invoice to look a certain way, why not order pre-printed invoices ...? It has been, just a shade further down the tree... :) -- Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor aps Guest Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:06 am    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices "Haskel LaPort" <QBFanBoy@gmail.com> wrote: Quote: "Richard" <richard@spamfree.co.uk> wrote in message news:eiLSQ3zSfAcIFwbk@eclipse.co.uk... In his posting of Sat, 5 Jul 2008, Haskel LaPort writes "dpb" <none@non.net> wrote in message news:g4ofot$g6n$1@aioe.org... Richard wrote: ... There is no option I can find for changing line thickness.. ... One (albeit perhaps inconvenient) alternative would be to print a blank form from your earlier QB version that was as desired (assuming the update didn't wipe it out, of course, or that you could re-install it somewhere temporarily out of harm's way of current data files, etc.) and then use it as a template for making forms to use as the feedstock. Excellent idea...thanks! I am willing to bet that dbd is shooting from the hip and did not actually try out his idea. The change in line thickness is old news. This newsgroup was all a thither back when version 2005 was introduced. The line thickness change was showing up in customized forms as well as the stock ones. The discussion became boring back then and is even more so today. There was a fundamental change in how QB handled forms and a default line thickness had to be chosen by the programmers. They decided on a thicker line. I for one was glad to see the change. The lines on my invoices were now bold and dynamic just like me. Recent QB versions higher up on the food chain can modify line thickness. I doubt that this feature is only limited to the US market. All QB versions, regardless of country, are basically the same except for compliance with laws in the country each version is sold. If you have any questions, just ask Hadji...er..uh...John (ahem) in New Delhi, India. *snicker* Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor aps Guest Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:08 am    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices Richard <richard@spamfree.co.uk> wrote: Quote: In his posting of Sun, 6 Jul 2008, aps writes snip I didn't see it mentioned in any postings on this article but if you want your invoice to look a certain way, why not order pre-printed invoices (customized) that will print using QB? This would be especially advisable if you are printing continuous multiple-part dot matrix forms. David B. Yes certainly this is an option but it means I give up the flexibility of being able to alter the content and look of my invoices, however I think a good alternative would be for me to print out invoices with just the boxes in the old version of QB or in a design based programme. Then I use these when printing out from my present version of QB. Cheers -- Richard If I read any more postings about thick lines on invoices I am going to commit to a sanitarium! Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor Richard Guest Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:03 am    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices In his posting of Sun, 6 Jul 2008, aps writes snip Quote: If I read any more postings about thick lines on invoices I am going to commit to a sanitarium! With respect if anyone is not interested in this then there is a simply remedy<G> I think that for some of us how our invoices look says something about us and our businesses, so for me it is an important issue. Thanks to everyone who has tried to assist. Cheers -- Richard Back to top   Ads Advertising Sponsor aps Guest Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:02 am    Post subject: Re: Thick lines on invoices Richard <richard@spamfree.co.uk> wrote: Quote: In his posting of Sun, 6 Jul 2008, aps writes snip If I read any more postings about thick lines on invoices I am going to commit to a sanitarium! With respect if anyone is not interested in this then there is a simply remedy<G> I think that for some of us how our invoices look says something about us and our businesses, so for me it is an important issue. Thanks to everyone who has tried to assist. Cheers -- Richard That is why you need to buy customized preprinted forms to suit your taste. 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