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Product support for the ended on September 30, 2020.
- Write Up CS
- Payroll CS
- Engagement CS
- Client Bookkeeping Solution
- Financial Analysis CS
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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.
See also: About the Layout Editor
Fields & options
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
The layout 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
Choose one of the following to indicate the size of paper stock for which this layout will be used.
- Legal (8-1/2 x 14 in)
- Letter (8-1/2 x 11 in)
- Custom paper size (also specify the width and height)
If specifying a custom paper size, enter the width of the paper stock in inches.
If specifying a custom paper size, enter the height of the paper stock in inches.
Enter the number of payees to be included on each sheet of check stock.
This option is relevant when the check layout includes both current and YTD amounts on the same stub and the Print zero amount items option is not selected (on the Check Layout Info tab of the Setup > Checkbook dialog). To have the program leave a blank position for the current amount if the value is zero, mark this checkbox.