Question: Is it possible to automatically start the fax server when the computer is booting?

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 just 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 systems?

Answer: Usually fax messages from UNIX 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 Call Repetition 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?

Answer: Fax messages are normally automatically archived by ActiveFax. Using the Archive tab of menu option Extras / Options, the settings for the archive function can be individually configured. Please note that it is also possible to manually move fax messages to the archive.

Question: Is it possible to automatically print fax messages or sending reports?

Answer: Using the Printing tab of the menu option Extras / Options the settings for the automatic printing function and the sending report can be configured. Please note that the settings for automatic printing can also be individually configured for each user with the User Administrator.

Question: Is it possible to automatically print the transmission protocol?

Answer: Using the Printing tab of the menu option Extras / Options the settings for automatic printing of the transmission protocol can be configured.

Question: Is it possible to change the information printed in the fax title?

Answer: Using the Fax Title tab of the menu option Extras / Options the appearance of the fax title can be individually changed.

Question: Is it possible to display a notification message upon receipt of a new fax message?

Answer: Using the General tab of the menu option Extras / Options it is possible to activate this feature with the option Display Notification Message upon Receipt of New Fax Messages.

Question: Is it possible to automatically use the best (cheapest) transmission time for a fax message?

Answer: Using the menu option Extras / Charge Optimization it is possible to configure the settings for the automatic optimization of transmission times.

Question: Where can I specify the default parameters for the sender of a fax message?

Answer: Using the menu option Extras / Predefined Settings the default parameters for the sender of fax messages can be configured. Please note that it is also possible to individually configure different settings for each user with the User Administrator.

Question: Is it possible to protect fax message against unauthorized access?

Answer: Using the menu option Extras / Security Settings it is possible to activate the security settings of ActiveFax.

Question: Is it possible to create private fax messages only visible to the owner of the fax?

Answer: Using the fax dialog window and the More Settings tab you can activate the option Private Fax Message to mark a fax message as private.