To use files in your MEC account (fiscal, student, EMIS) you will need to transfer the specific file from your MEC root directory to your PC hard drive. You will use the Reflections FTP client for this purpose. You may then use the file in a Microsoft Office product such as Excel or a database. The file can also be copied to a diskette for transfer to other users.

Steps for printing to a Macintosh file a student service report.  This example uses a generated mailing list that has been formatted with tabs between each data field.   Reflections for Macintosh was used as the transfer software.

1. From the main student services menu prompt

      Command:  D MAIL

2. From the mail prompt

      Mail> SPAWN

3. At the $ prompt

      $ CD STUDENT:[SIS.TEST]  (Your account designator)

      $ SET TERM /TAB

      $ VD FILENAME.TAR  (your file name)

4. In the Reflections menu - choose Setup - select - Printer.  In the Printer Setup Window put a X in the box of Print to Disk.  Click OK

5. At the $ prompt

      $ PRT  yourfile.tar  (your file name)

6. At the $ prompt

      $ LOGOUT

7. At the mail prompt

      Mail>  EXIT