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Multiple Envelopes (AMS)

The Multiple Envelopes option is used to automatically merge multiple contact data from Accelerator into an envelope format of your choice.  To use this feature, do the following:

  1. Open your word processor and select the Accelerator menu.  From the menu, choose |Multiple Envelopes| (Shown Below), the Accelerator application will open. 
  1. Search for the contacts that you would like to create envelopes for, than click the |Continue Envelopes| button (shown below).
  1. The Multiple Envelope screen is used to create the Envelopes for merging to your word processor.  There are 8 sections that you may use to customize your Envelopes.  Below each section is described.

  1. Envelope Format: Accelerator ships with predefined Envelope formats (templates). In this example, we will use a standard size 10 Envelope format.  The following is a list of the available formats, to create your own template, see Create and Edit an Envelope Template.

  1. Special Note: Use this option to specify any special notes such as air mail, certified, etc..
     
  2. Mailer Endorsement: Use this option to specify mailer endorsements such as address correction requested, do not forward, etc.
     
  3. Printing your Return Address: Use this option to specify how and which return address to print.
     
  4. Recipient Name Format:  Use this to specify the recipient name format, e.g., First, Last, or Last, First etc.
     
  5. Value to Include for Recipients Address:  Use this section to select the appropriate values to add to the recipients address.
     
  6. Printing Format Options: Use this section to select to print your envelope with all caps (per postal regulation) and/or with a bar-code (usually used for bulk mailing, check with your local Post Master for details).
     
  7. Log Document Tracking: Use this section to select the document tracking option. Document tracking will appear in the log section of each contact selected for a multiple envelope operation.  You can also view the log items within the personal dashboard (show below).

Once you have made your selections, click the |Continue| button. The following screen will appear:  You may select the following merge destination for your Multiple Envelopes:


Printing to Default Printer

To print your Envelopes to the default printer, select the |Print to Default Printer| option and click the |Continue| button.  The Envelopes will be sent to your printer. (To change your default printer settings, select the |Change Printer Selection| button and choose an alternate printer.


Display in Word Processor

The Display in Word Processor option will merge the data to your word processor in the form of a document.  The data can be viewed, manipulated, saved, and printed.  The following is an example of Envelopes using the display option with a size 10 envelope  (4-1/8 x 9-1/2).