A variety of Yearbook and admin/ CD exports are available as default options within Timestone Software’s applications. Users also have the option to create custom exports via XML files.
Over 30 exports are available by default, including:
Simple Photo
PSPAi Standard
Administrator Plus (Rediker)
Athena (Nicholas Technologies)
Blackbaud
Follet Software
Powerschool
Further Reading: Creating Custom Exports
Admin or CD exports are defined by XML files stored on the user’s computer. These XML files are editable, and new files may be employed by the user to create custom exports.
Regardless of the export type chosen, the steps are consistent, though not every option is available for every type of export.
From the menu select File> Export.
Choose the type of export and select any relevant options.
Indicate whether the subject names consist of one or two fields, and select the appropriate column headers for the Firstname, Lastname and field.
Some export processes may require additional data to be mapped on similar screens.
Decide how the subjects should be organized, either by Folder or a specific column.
If the user opts to sort by folder, they must also select the folders to be included in the export.
Specify the Export output path using the Browse button and name the folder where the export will be saved.
Once all settings are configured, click Finish to start the Export.
CAUTION
Remember to turn on image backgrounds if images are stored as PNGs!
If a job’s images are stored as PNG a background must be turned on for the image export to render correctly.
To set a background, the user must go to images mode, select the images, the navigate to Images>Background>Set…, and then choose the desired background.