Extended Notebook

The Extended Notebook function is used to create macro text files that can be utilised for mail merges. A user can make use of any text formatting software that is able to perform a Mail Merge.

  • Log in to the GoodX Desktop as the Supervisor.
  • From the Navigator, Double Click on the Options Module. 


  • An Authorisation/Password Necessary pop-up will appear.

  • Select the user from the User Name drop-down menu.
  • Enter the password in the Password field. 
  • Click on the OK button to proceed.


 Please Note: Only users with Supervisor access will be allowed to access the System Options. 

  • The System Options screen will open.


  • Click on the System options button located on the Toolbar. 


  • The Entity Setup screen will open.


  • Click on the Extended Notebook tab. 

  • The Extended Notebook screen will open.


    • Click on the Use Word Interface checkbox to activate the Extended Notebook.


    • The Storage Locations for Notebook Templates section contains system generated paths where the macro text files will be stored.

      • Afrikaans: The macro text files created on the Afrikaans GoodX system will be stored on this file path.
      • English: The macro text files created on the English GoodX system will be stored on this file path.

    • The Notebook Attachments base Directory field contains the system-generated path where all the notebook attachments are stored.


    • The Notebook Autotext Dictionary section contains the file that will assist in the spell-check of the macro text files.


    • Click on the Exit button to close the Entity Setup screen. 

Last modified: Thursday, 9 February 2023, 10:27 AM