Formatting Dates in ProLaw Reports
Double click on an expression or create a placeholder. Go to the Number tab on the left. If you have formatted fields in Excel before, this will feel familiar. You may want to go to the date option and pick…
How to issue a partial payment in ProLaw
Use the copy button in Journals Change the amount of the first entry to what you are paying now and change the amount of the second entry to the remaining balance. For the reference number, add something like “-A” to…
Dividing by Zero in ProLaw Reports
It may be necessary to use Visual Basic code in your reports. This can accomplish a number of tasks that the default report functionality may not be able to accomplish. This document does not attempt to teach you how to…
Custom Groups in ProLaw Reports
Modify the Group By Fields Double click on the dataset for the group by fields. Change the Query type from Stored Procedure to Text. Your query will begin with this: SELECT ColumnName, ColumnLabel FROM GroupOrderAssistantView WHERE IsGroupBy = 'Y' AND…
Transfer Fees and / or Costs Between Matters, Professionals, or Fees to Costs in ProLaw
Transfer fees and / or costs between matters, professionals, or fees to costs in ProLaw Problem: One attorney received fee credit in error. The client has paid the bill, but the analysis reports need to reflect a different professional for…
Using Placeholders Instead of One Big Expression in ProLaw Reports
An expression is not limited to one field. An expression can do lots of things. We can use those functions, for example, from the bottom of the expression window. We can also combine multiple expressions and text together, like the…