Select and Print WP Plugin

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Upgrading to a New Version

How To Use

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Tips & Tricks

News

** 07/17/2011 - NEW Version ** Version 1.0.4 has been released addressing the following issue:

This release addresses the issue where the Print Button is always disabled (grayed out) in Internet Explorer 9.
FIX: Changed the way the Print Button works so that it should be enabled correctly. Many users were reporting an unusable Print Button.

** 11/23/2010 - NEW Version ** Version 1.0.3 has been released with the following fixes and improvements:

NOTE: Keep in mind that most changes only apply to new posts and will not fix issues in older posts.
ENHANCMENT: Added a font size option for the Print Page. It is configured through Select and Print settings!
FIX: Links that are inside a printable item will now work correctly from the Print Page!
FIX: Addresses the problem when the print page shows no items even though the user did select something. The print button is now enabled when the part of the page that makes Select and Print work is done loading.
FIX: Changed the way the print page is called so that it will open in a New Tab/Page (previously, this wasn't always working correctly in Firefox).
FIX: Changed the way the print page is opened/referenced so that it will open in all cases.
ENHANCEMENT(Technical): Moved the Select and Print processing during Post save to a lower priority.
FIX: Removed small text that was appearing at the bottom of the Print Page.

** 11/23/2010 - Don't Forget **

Select and Print is FREE!!! Please share this page and the plugin with anyone you think would like to use it.
New section on Upgrading to a New Version for existing users.

Features

*** Quick, easy, IN-POST functionality. Doesn't take long to make items printable.
Customizeable settings are configured from the Settings -> Select and Print menu
Select and Print allows you to add your own custom banner (maximum width 800px) across the top of the print page underneath our ad.
Select and Print allows you to add your own custom ad (300x250 or 600x160) to the right side of the print page.
Select and Print allows you to add your own custom HTML (also can be an ad if you want) to the footer (recommended size 728x90).
Other customization options available through Settings -> Select and Print
And of course, the Select And Print Plugin is FREE!!

See the How To Use section for more detailed information on how to use these features.

Download (Version 1.0.4)

Summary

I'll provide the code to you for FREE given the following.
I ask that you not modify or redistribute the plugin without the permission of Mile51.
The print page contains an ad across the top that you agree not to modify or remove.
Please provide any feedback on the plugin to jonathan@mile51.com

License Agreement

Mile51 Select And Print Plugin
Software License Agreement

1. This is an agreement between Licensor and Licensee, who is being licensed to use the named Software.

2. Licensee acknowledges that this is only a limited nonexclusive license. Licensor is and remains the owner of all titles, rights, and interests in the Software.

3. This License permits Licensee to install the Software on unlimited computer systems,  Licensee will not distribute copies of the Software or allow copies of the Software to be made by others, unless authorized by this License Agreement.  Licensee may make copies of the Software for backup purposes only.

4. To the best of Licensor's knowledge Licensee's use of this Software according to the printed documentation is not an infringement of any third party's intellectual property rights.

5. Licensor is providing the Licensee with the use of this Software FREE of charge and the Licensee may use Software without any GUARANTEE or WARRANTY.

6. LICENSOR IS NOT LIABLE TO LICENSEE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING COMPENSATORY, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, CONNECTED WITH OR RESULTING FROM THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT OR LICENSEE'S USE OF THIS SOFTWARE. Licensee's jurisdiction may not allow such a limitation of damages, so this limitation may not apply.

7. Licensee agrees to defend and indemnify Licensor and hold Licensor harmless from all claims, losses, damages, complaints, or expenses connected with or resulting from Licensee's business operations.

8. Licensor has the right to terminate this License Agreement and Licensee's right to use this Software at any time for any reason.

9. This License Agreement is the entire and exclusive agreement between Licensor and Licensee regarding this Software. This License Agreement replaces and supersedes all prior negotiations, dealings, and agreements between Licensor and Licensee regarding this Software.

10. This License Agreement is governed by the law of Arkansas applicable to Arkansas contracts.

11. This License Agreement is valid without Licensor's signature. It becomes effective upon the earlier of Licensee's download of the software or Licensee's use of the Software.

Installation Instructions

1. Download Select and Print Plugin zip file. Save it to your computer.

2. Login to your wordpress admin console. Navigate to Plugins -> Add New

3. Click the "Upload" link.

4. Click the Browse button and choose the Select and Print Plugin zip file that you saved to your computer. Click the Install Now button.

5. Once you see the "Plugin installed successfully." message, click the Activate Plugin button.

THAT'S ALL!!! Now make sure to read the How To Use section and Tips & Tricks

Upgrading to a New Version

1. Download the latest Select and Print Plugin zip file. Save it to your computer.

2. Login to your wordpress admin console. Navigate to Plugins -> Plugins

3. Deactivate the Select and Print Plugin. Your current Select and Print settings will not be lost.

4. Delete the Select and Print Plugin. Your current Select and Print settings will not be lost.

5. Click the "Yes, delete these files." button. Your current Select and Print settings will not be lost.

6. Follow the Install Instructions to install the new version.

How To Use
POSTING: Making text printable in the Visual Editor
	Select an item (single or multiple lines of text) in the Visual HTML editor and click the Select and Print button. In the Visual editor, the button is a printer with a checkmark over it.

POSTING: Making text printable in the HTML Editor
	Select an item (single or multiple lines of text) in the HTML editor and click the Select and Print button. In the HTML editor, the button has the text "SAP item".

POSTING: How to see the tables in the Visual Editor
	After you've made the text printable in Visual Mode, go to the HTML Editor and back to the Visual Editor. This will cause the Visual Editor to show the table outlines and makes editing spacing easier.

POSTING: How the print button is generated (this happens automatically on save)
	When you save the post using "Save Draft" or "Publish", the print button will be generated at the bottom of the post. ** NOTE: If you preview without ever saving, it will not display the checkboxes and button in the preview.

Example of a printable Post
	Here is an example of a printable post.

Customize Settings
Customize your settings by going to WordPress admin and Settings -> Select and Print on the lefthand side.

SETTINGS: What are they and what do they do?
	Enable Header - Turns the Header section on the Print Page on or off. HTML for Header - Sets the contents of the Print Page Header. Enable right sidebar Ad - Turns the right sidebar Ad on or off. Size of right sidebar Ad - Selects the size of the right sidebar Ad. Code for right sidebar Ad - Sets the contents of the right sidebar Ad. Enable Footer - Turns the Footer section on the Print Page on or off. HTML for Footer - Sets the contents of the Print Page Footer. Show Close Page Button - Shows or hides the Close Page Buttons on the Print Page. Print Page Print Button Text - Sets the text of the Print Buttons on the Print Page.. Post Print Button Text - Sets the text of the Print Button on posts that use Select and Print. Print Page Item Font Size (in pixels): - Sets the font size of item text on the Print Page. Print Button CSS class (for button styling) - Sets the CSS class for the Print Buttons on Print Page and posts.

SETTINGS: Examples of what to use
	Enable Header - Check this box to use a header on the Print Page. HTML for Header - Use HTML to insert your custom image like this: <a href="http://www.YOUR_DOMAIN_HERE.com"> <img title="TITLE FOR YOUR IMAGE" src="http://www.YOUR_DOMAIN_HERE.com/HEADER_IMAGE_HERE.gif" alt="MOUSEOVER TEXT FOR YOUR IMAGE" width="800px" /></a> Enable right sidebar Ad - Check this box to use a right sidebar Ad. Size of right sidebar Ad - The size of this space is either 300x250 or 600x160. Select the size for the Ad or HTML that you want to use. Code for right sidebar Ad - You can also put HTML here. Ad should fit in the size you selected for "Size of right sidebar Ad". <script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://YOUR_AFFILIATE_OR_AD_LINK_HERE"></script> Enable Footer - Check this box to use a footer on the Print Page. HTML for Footer - Use HTML to insert your Ad or custom footer. Example google adsense ad with IDs changed: <script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-9999999999999999"; /* 728x90, Example Ad 999999 / google_ad_slot = "9999999999"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; //--> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> Show Close Page Button* - Check this box to show Close Page Buttons on the Print Page. Print Page Print Button Text - This text will be used on the Print Buttons on the Print Page. Post Print Button Text - This text will be used on the Print Button at the end of each Post that uses Select and Print. Print Page Item Font Size (in pixels): - This option should be set to a number (default value is 13) and sets the font size in pixels that will be used for each item on the Print Page. Print Button CSS class (for button styling) - This will be used as the CSS class for the Print Buttons on Print Page and in each Post that uses Select and Print. I like to use the value "form_submit" - it is a button styling that my theme (Thesis 1.8) uses. Using it makes the buttons look like other buttons on my site.

Tips & Tricks

Generally, you want to finish the post like you normally would. I prefer to save it then. Then go back through the post selecting items you want to be printable and clicking the Select and Print button. - If you work in the Visual editor, after you have made the items printable, this will help to see the spacing of the items: go to HTML mode and then back to the Visual mode - this will cause the editor to show the tables around the printable items (and make it easier to insert/remove extra spacing).