Google Summer Collaboration Challenge Week 8

Converting Google Apps Files to PDF for Web Print

To download your Google Doc, Sheets, Slides document as a Portable Document Format file (PDF) so it can be printed using Web Print at Manhattan College, select File > Download as and select PDF.

For more information on converting to Google App files to PDF, please see this link: Converting Google App files to PDF

Please see this Knowledge Base Article for instructions on printing wirelessly at Manhattan College using Web Print.

Windows: Converting to PDF in Microsoft Office

To convert a Word Doc to PDF using Microsoft Word on Windows: Select File > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document and select the Create PDF/XPS Document button.

To convert a Powerpoint to PDF using Microsoft Powerpoint on Windows: Select File > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document and select the Create PDF/XPS Document button.

To convert an Excel spreadsheet to PDF using Microsoft Excel on Windows: Select: File > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document and select the Create PDF/XPS Document button.

For more information on converting to Office files to PDF on Windows, please see this link: Converting Microsoft Office files to PDF on Windows

MacOS: Converting to PDF in Microsoft Office

To convert a Word, Powerpoint, and Excel file as a PDF in Office for Mac:
Select File > Save As
Besides File Format you will specify PDF as the File Format that you would like to export to. When you are finished, select Export.

For more information on converting to Office files to PDF on MacOS, please see this link: Converting Microsoft Office files to PDF on MacOS

Assignment: Create a Google Doc and convert it to PDF.

Extra Credit: Print that document using Web Print on campus.

Once you complete reviewing the materials from the last week of the Google Collaboration Challenge take a few minutes to answer these questions: Converting Windows to PDF Questionnaire

Thank you for participating!

Google Summer Collaboration Challenge Week 8

Converting Google Apps Files to PDF for Web Print

To download your Google Doc, Sheets, Slides document as a Portable Document Format file (PDF) so it can be printed using Web Print at Manhattan College, select File > Download as and select PDF.

For more information on converting to Google App files to PDF, please see this link: Converting Google App files to PDF

Please see this Knowledge Base Article for instructions on printing wirelessly at Manhattan College using Web Print.

Windows: Converting to PDF in Microsoft Office

To convert a Word Doc to PDF using Microsoft Word on Windows: Select File > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document and select the Create PDF/XPS Document button.

To convert a Powerpoint to PDF using Microsoft Powerpoint on Windows: Select File > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document and select the Create PDF/XPS Document button.

To convert an Excel spreadsheet to PDF using Microsoft Excel on Windows: Select: File > Export > Create PDF/XPS Document and select the Create PDF/XPS Document button.

For more information on converting to Office files to PDF on Windows, please see this link: Converting Microsoft Office files to PDF on Windows
 

MacOS: Converting to PDF in Microsoft Office

To convert a Word, Powerpoint, and Excel file as a PDF in Office for Mac:
Select File > Save As
Besides File Format you will specify PDF as the File Format that you would like to export to. When you are finished, select Export.

For more information on converting to Office files to PDF on MacOS, please see this link: Converting Microsoft Office files to PDF on MacOS


Assignment: Create a Google Doc and convert it to PDF.


Extra Credit: Print that document using Web Print on campus.

Once you complete reviewing the materials from the last week of the Google Collaboration Challenge take a few minutes to answer these questions: Week 8 Google Drive Questionnaire


Thank you for participating!

Banner 9 Known Issues

Below find information about the Banner 9 known issues and solutions in the form of a Knowledge Base Article to date:

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Cursor Issue
There is sometimes a defect with Banner 9 in which the cursor disappears from the text box while typing. The cursor intermittently loses focus while the user is entering data into any input field. When entering a character, the cursor disappears and the user must use the mouse to select the field and continue typing.

Link to TeamDynamix Knowledge Base Article:  Banner 9 - Cursor Issue

Fixing the File Association Problem in Windows
When attempting to print or open a .log or .lis file, the computer is unable to open that file.

Link to TeamDynamix Knowledge Base Article:  Banner 9 - Fixing the File Association Problem in Windows

Fixing the File Association Problem in Mac OS X
When attempting to print or open a .log or .lis file, the computer is unable to open that file.

Link to TeamDynamix Knowledge Base Article: Banner 9 - Fixing the File Association Problem in Max OS X

Known Issue: "Nothing Happens When I Click This Button"

A problem that may be encountered in Banner 9 will prevent you from receiving any feedback when interacting with the interface. If you get this issue, check around for pop-up blocking issues. An alert to allow pop ups from "banner-app12.manhattan.edu" should be showing on the screen. This domain is Banner Production, so it is safe and should be allowed to produce pop ups.

Link to TeamDynamix Knowledge Base Article:  "Nothing Happens When I Click This Button"

Banner 9 Known Issue - Service Invocation Failed
ITS is aware of an issue where you may be presented with the below error message.  We are working to resolve this issue as rapidly as possible.

In the meantime, if presented with this message, close ALL browser windows and start over.  We apologize for any inconvenience cause by this workaround.

Banner 9 After-Update Support
An update to the Banner Forms interface was applied on Saturday 7/22.  ITS will have extra support resources dedicated to "Banner 9" questions starting Monday 7/24. While the update only affects the user interface (UI) to Banner Forms, there are some minor navigation changes and enhancements - most notably "Application Navigator" which now allows you to search for forms rather than remembering the form name. No data is being changed as a result of the update and functional processes are expected to remain the same as "Banner 8".

Ellucian (Banner vendor) has also been made aware of the update and will have "functional" support personnel available to any offices with questions about Banner 9. Banner users are encouraged to make use of the Banner 9 documentation below as well as Ellucian support resources (in addition to ITS). In addition to attending the campus Workshop Sessions (above), some campus offices have already worked with Ellucian support to dive deeper into Banner 9 including taking advantage of new navigation shortcuts.

Ellucian Hub (Contact Ellucian Support)

Banner 9 Priority Support (Contact ITS)

Banner 9 Getting Started Guide (PDF)

Banner 9 Navigation Guide (Tutorial)

Banner 9 - Fixing the File Association Problem in Windows

Issue

In Banner 9, when attempting to print or open a .log or .lis file, the computer is unable to open that file.

Cause

This is because the .lis and .log  files do not have a program associated with it. This requires the user to manually select the program to associate that file with.

Environment

Windows

Resolution

To solve this issue follow these steps:

1. After downloading the file, locate the downloaded .lis or .log file by navigating to the Downloads folder on your computer.
2. Then right-click on the file and select Open With.
3. You will then be asked which program you would like to use to open the .lis or .log file.
4. You can select either Notepad, Wordpad and Microsoft Word.
5. Be sure to check "Always use this app to open .lis or .log files"

This link also provides more support and options for changing file associations. File Association and Default Programs

Link to TeamDynamix KBA:  Banner 9 - Fixing the File Association Problem Banner 9 - Fixing the File Association Problem in Windows

Microsoft Pushing Windows 10 Update

Microsoft is being very proactive about pushing out its latest OS update.  We are seeing that this OS is being pushed out to client computers without their involvement.  If this has happens to you, it is no cause for concern.  The new OS will look a little different.  If you have any questions, please contact its@manhattan.edu