Re: [hylafax-users] Document combiner

[Bill Binko <bill-sender-4b2fd6@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 22 Mar 2004, Lee Howard wrote:

> On 2004.03.22 14:24 David Brodbeck wrote:
> > I'm looking for a way to combine multiple documents into one fax
> > before
> > sending.  Does anyone know of a Windows program to do this, or a
> > Windows
> > HylaFAX client that incorporates this feature?  The fax system I'm
> > looking
> > to replace had it built in, and I know people are going to ask for it.
>
> I'm not sure what you mean by "document combiner".
>
> HylaFAX supports the faxing of multiple documents.
>
> sendfax -d number document1 document2 document3 ...
>
> Lee.

Bummer, Lee.  I was eagerly awaiting your "see the archive" link for this
one :)  I have exactly the same requirement (I think) and was hoping that
you'd seen a solution in your travels.

Let me see if I can describe our version of this a little better.  In our
discussions with our clients, we've used the phrase "Assembling a Fax".
Basically, they want to be able to go to multiple Windows applications and
piece together a fax.  Here's a typical scenario:

1) Write a cover letter in OpenOffice
2) "Attach" (a horrible term -- really add to assembly) a PDF Application
3) "Attach" a previously recieved fax (PDF or TIFF)

Finally, send all of them to a fax number in a single fax.

The biggest reason given for this is that, "This is how we do it now!"
Basically, they print out each of the 3 items from the different
applications, and they put it in a fax machine (often with a handwritten
note).

I know it sounds horrible, but this is a real need on our clients offices.
If anyone knows of a good tool for this, please let me know.  If anyone
wants to pursue writing one, let me know: I'll need one by the end of May.

Binko


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