Sage PDF Converter Installation and Configuration Guide
Description
Users can receive activation errors or encounter failures when creating PDF files in Sage 100. This process repairs and configures the Sage PDF Converter correctly.
Cause
Common causes of PDF converter issues
Windows updates reset printer or registry configurations
Incorrect permissions block the PDF converter
Redirected printers conflict in remote sessions
Converter installation or port setup is incomplete
Resolution
CAUTION:
This solution requires advanced operating system knowledge. Back up your data before making registry changes. Sage isn’t responsible for incorrect modifications.
Installation and configuration steps
Disable User Account Control (UAC)
Click Start, type UAC, and press Enter
Move the slider to Never notify
Restart the computer
NOTE:
You don’t always need to reinstall the converter. Skip to printer configuration if it already exists.
Reinstall the Sage PDF Converter
Open Devices and Printers
Right-click Sage PDF Converter, then select Remove
Click Add Printer
Select Local Printer
Choose port LPT1
Click Have Disk
Browse to the ..\..\MAS90\HOME directory
Select Amyuni.inf
Click Next
Select Do not share
Set the printer name
Use Sage PDF Converter for versions 4.30 through 2013.7 and 2014.3 or lower
Use Sage 100 PDF Converter for versions 2013.8 and 2014.4 or higher
Do not set it as the default printer
Complete the installation
Configure printer settings
Right-click the installed converter in Devices and Printers
Select Printer Properties
Configure ports
Click Ports
Add a Local Port named Sage
Configure advanced settings
Click Advanced
Select Print directly to printer
Configure security
Click Security
Grant full permissions to the user and relevant groups
Windows registry configuration
Open registry editor
Click Start, type Regedit, and press Enter
Update permissions
Navigate to HKEY_Current_Config
Right-click Software, then select Permissions
Grant Full Control
Remove conflicting entries
Open the correct path:
Software\Sage PDF Converter for older versions
Software\Sage 100 PDF Converter for newer versions
Delete the following:
Job directory
Locks directory
Any redirected Sage PDF Converter entries
NOTE:
Redirected printers occur when remote sessions share local printers. Disable printer sharing or remove the converter from the local machine.
Configure Sage ERP 100 settings
Enable PDF converter options
Open Sage 100 ERP Desktop
Select File, Run
Enter PL_AdvancedOptions_UI, and click OK
Set configuration options
Enable Use Lock File
Select Automatically Install PDF to auto-install the converter
Clear this option to prevent automatic installation