Creating Excel Forms

10-01-06, 12:08 PM

I'm not quite sure if this has been asked before. I did a search and it didn't answer my questions. I have an inspection form set up on an Excel Spreadsheet (I guess it could be formatted in MS Word, also). It's impractical to use it, as is, on the Axim. The form is created to print out on an 8-1/2 by 11 paper and it's just too darn small on the Ax. Is there a program or utility that could create the form so it is practical to use on the Axim? Thanks in advance.

10-01-06, 05:01 PM

you might see how it comes out in Textmaker on their reflow view

10-01-06, 05:42 PM

You could try this:

Create an Axim-friendly Excel version of the report (on your PC) and copy it to your Axim. Then create another spreadsheet formatted for printing, linked to the Axim-version. Then once you have filled out the form on your Axim you can copy it to your desktop PC using the same file name the linked spreadsheet expects. Open the linked sheet on you desktop machine and print.

Pocketbrain · 10-01-06, 07:46 PM

Look for SpreadCE and see if that spreadsheet is feature-rich enough to do what you want it to. Here's the link, you can download a trial version:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e8...Rider_Bike.jpg

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10-02-06, 07:52 AM

Thanks, all good iseas. I'll let you know how I make out.

10-02-06, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by ralarosa

I'm not quite sure if this has been asked before. I did a search and it didn't answer my questions. I have an inspection form set up on an Excel Spreadsheet (I guess it could be formatted in MS Word, also). It's impractical to use it, as is, on the Axim. The form is created to print out on an 8-1/2 by 11 paper and it's just too darn small on the Ax. Is there a program or utility that could create the form so it is practical to use on the Axim? Thanks in advance.

Why not simply re-format the page so that it presents vertically.
This sentence is long vs....
this
sentence
is
vertical?

10-03-06, 07:48 AM

I could do that, but wanted to try something easier. Looking at SpreadCE right now. Initial thoughts are that it's doing what I expected. A true test will be next week during my next road trip.