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4.5. Adding Return Addresses to the Database / Program

Instructions to properly add Return Addresses to the Envelope database.

From the main screen of the program, just click on Options 
then Return Address Options.  Or, just press F4.

This will display the Return Address Database screen.

To Add or Delete a record on the Return Address Options screen, you can click on Edit and select the New Record or Delete Record option.

When you are done on this screen, you can click on the "Close"
button to save your changes and you will be directed back to the main screen

Here is a list of the field names that are displayed along with a short 
description of those fields.

Address Grid: This grid displays all the records in the database.  It 
is displayed alphabetically.

Address Name: This field is only used to sort the record in the 
Return Address Grid.  We use this so we can place records in an 
order that makes sense to us.  Such as - Work, Home, Default, Etc.

Return Address: This is the actual Return Mailing address that 
will be sent to the envelope.  It contains the Name, Address, City, 
State, Zip, ect.  You can use up to 5 lines for the address field.

· Print Return Address: This tells the program to print the return
address on the envelope if checked.
 
· Print "Attn" in front of Attn: field: This tells the program to
automatically print the text: Attn: in front of the field located on
the lower left part of the envelope, known as the Attention field.
 
· Print IMB (Intelligent Mail Barcode): This tells the program to print the Intelligent Barcode on the envelope.

· Print/Display Logo Image: This tells the program to print a logo on
the envelope if you have loaded one into the program.
 
· Print FIM-A Mark: This tells the program to print a FIM-A barcode
on the envelope in the upper right hand corner to help speed up
the processing of mail, only used in the United States.
 
· Print Additional Message: This tells the program to print the additional message on the theenvelope.
· Default Additional Message: This is the Default Additional Message that will be selected to print if you have one selected. Option only visible if you have Print Additional Message box checked
· LOGO:  You can load a logo that will print on the envelope next to
the return address field. This needs to be a .bmp (bitmap) type
file. To load one you can either have it as a file on your system,
or loaded into your clipboard. Just right click on the logo field for
options. This should be small, such as 50x50 pixels. The program
does not auto size it so be careful on sizing.
 
· Intelligent Barcode Settings: This tells the program what your USPS settings are to be used to create the IBC.

6 Digit ID: This is selected if you were assigned a 6 Digit ID from the USPS, otherwise it is a 9 digit ID.

Use Delivery Points: If selected the system will allow you to key in the Deliver Points assigned to the addresses in the Addresses screen.

Allow ST changes: If selected the system will allow you to make changes to the ST (Service Type) field on the main screen before printing the envelopes.

Allow DP changes: If selected the system will allow you to make changes to the DP (Delivery Point) field on the main screen before printing the envelopes.

IB CD: This is the Default IB CD you prefer to use while creating the IB.

IB Service Type: This is the Default IB Service Type you prefer to use while creating the IB.

IB Mailer ID: This is your IB Mailer ID that you received from the USPS.

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