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7.3. Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

This part of the manual answers the most frequent questions about ActiveFax. The answers

to the questions are kept short, since detailed information about specific topics is also availa-

ble in the corresponding chapters of this manual and in the online help of ActiveFax.

Please note that additional FAQ are also available through the official ActiveFax website at

www.actfax.com/en/faqs.html.

Question: Is it possible to automatically start the fax server when the computer is boot-

ing?

Answer: Using the menu option File / Automatic Startup, ActiveFax can be configured to

automatically start during boot time.

Question: Is it possible to select multiple entries of the faxlist at the same time?

Answer: Using the Ctrl key and Shift key it is possible to select more than one entry of

any list (not only the faxlist).

Question: Is it possible to change the sort order of the faxlist?

Answer: Clicking with the left mouse button on a column header changes the sort order

of the faxlist. The Shift key can be used to specify multiple columns for sorting.

Question: How can I quickly find a fax message again?

Answer: The fastest way to find a specific fax message is to specify a search term in the

search field of the faxlist.

Question: How can I send a fax message from UNIX or Linux systems?

Answer: Usually fax messages from UNIX or Linux systems are sent using the LPD/LPR

protocol. When using LPD/LPR, ActiveFax is accessed exactly the same way as

any other network printer.

Question: Is it possible to change the default resolution used for outgoing fax messages?

Answer: Using the Modem tab of menu option Extras / Options it is possible to change

the preferred resolution (fine or normal) for outgoing as well as for incoming

fax messages.

Question: Is it possible to change the time interval for redialing?

Answer: Using the Redialing tab of the menu option Extras / Options it is possible to

specify an individual delay for each transmission attempt.

Question: How can I archive a fax message?