When you put the file number in the upper left corner (second field from the top), it will take 16 characters. Where you are experiencing the trouble is when you save the report. It will take the first 6 and add ~1 to make the file number 8 characters. What you need to do is save the file number in this manner and then go into Windows Explorer and change the file number before sending it to the VA. To do this, follow the directions below.

The following steps are to only be done once.

1. Go into Windows Explorer (Start-Programs-Windows Explorer).

2. On the left side click on the C: drive so it is highlighted.

3. On the right side find the Tradata directory and double click on it.

4. On the right side find the Data directory click on it one time so it is highlighted.

5. Now right click on the Data directory and select Send To - Desktop (Create Shortcut).

6. Close out of Windows Explorer.

7. You should now notice a new icon on your desktop titled Shortcut to Data.

The following steps are to be done after you have printed your report to PDF.

1. On your desktop double click on the icon Shortcut to Data

2. Find the file you have just printed to PDF and click on it one time. Remember there will be two files with the same number. Make sure you select the PDF file and not the RPT file.

3. Once you have the PDF file highlighted hit the F2 key on your keyboard.

4. Change the file name to the 16 digits the VA is requiring and hit the enter key.

Since all computers are set up differently, you need to make sure of one thing. Before you change the file number notice if it shows the .PDF or just shows the file number without the extension. If the file number is there with no extension, then change the file number to the one the VA is requiring and hit enter. Do not add the file extension. If, however, before you rename the file you do see the file extension (i.e. test.pdf), then be sure when you rename the file you put the file extension back on.

5. Now you are ready to e-mail the report.