New [Layout menu] (Layout Editor)

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To create a new check or form layout, choose New from the Layout menu. In the New Layout dialog, enter a unique name or description for the layout and the type of layout (employee check, payroll form, or vendor check) and choose the paper size, width, height, and so forth.

Fields & options

Description. Enter a unique name for this new layout. The filename extension is automatically added by the program based on the type of layout you are creating:

  • ELY for an employee payroll check (Payroll CS payroll checks only)
  • FLY for a payroll form
  • VLY for a vendor check

Layout Type. The payee type you choose determines the kind of information that will be available in the Insert Variable dialog of the Layout Editor. Choose one of the following options:

  • Employee Check (for Payroll CS payroll checks only)
  • Payroll Form
  • Vendor Check

Paper Size. Choose one of the following to indicate the size of check stock for which this check layout will be used.

  • Legal (8-1/2 x 14 in)
  • Letter (8-1/2 x 11 in)

Width. Enter the width of the check stock, in inches.

Height. Enter the height of the check stock, in inches.

<n> Recipients per page
Enter the number of payees to be included on each sheet of check stock.

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