How do I export a report as a fixed-length file?
Save a report as a fixed-length file.
Exporting a report as a fixed-length file
1. Open a report and click the Print Settings tab.
2. Click to select the checkbox titled Export.
Export checkbox
3. Click the Export tab.
Export tab
4. Set the File Type to Fixed Length.
Fixed Length file type
5. Enter the File Name.
File name
6. Set up the List One x Per Line.
List one record per line
See the help topics:
7. Skip the section titled Delimited Options.
8. Set up the section titled Include.
This step is optional.
Include column headings and Include selection criteria checkboxes
9. Click Print (CTRL+P).
Connect saves the export file.
Copyright © 2025 Caselle, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Related Articles
How do I export third party payments?
Use this report to create an export file for third party payments. You can create a delimited or fixed length file type. You can choose the file destination. You can also use this report to print a report of the payments that will be included in the ...How do I export third party payments?
Use this report to create an export file for third party payments. You can create a delimited or fixed length file type. You can choose the file destination. You can also use this report to print a report of the payments that will be included in the ...How do I add an electronic file format?
Create an electronic formats for state retirement reports. Adding a fixed-length electronic file format 1. Open Connect Payroll > Organization > Electronic File Formats. 2. Click New (CTRL+N). The Add New Format form displays. 3. Use the Report Type ...What is the new report base?
We are moving the Connect reports to a new reporting base that uses better reporting tools and a new look and feel. These improvements will make it easier to create reports and decrease the time it takes to generate a report. With each release, a few ...Warning: Export file name
Issue I'm setting up a scheduled task to run a report and there's a warning message that says, "If there is not a file name stored for the definition then the task will not be processed." What does this mean? Export file name Explanation The ...