Quick Release Web Q/A
My mail service won't allow attached files. Can I still get the web subscription?
Yes, you can download a .pdf file of the QR newsletter from the website.
Do I need access to a web browser or just e-mail?
Access to email alone is sufficient only if you can receive and open an attached .pdf file. Otherwise, a web browser is needed as well as an e- mail account.
How will I receive the Web Subscription? How does it work?
Very simply, you will receive an e-mail announcement with an optional attached file once a month, usually about the 23rd of the month via your e- mail account. The e-mail announcement will contain the monthly password to access the newest QR on the BCP website. If you wish, you can have the Quick Release .pdf file sent as an attachment to the e-mail message.
Who can get the Quick Release Web Subscription?
Current paid BCP members can receive the newsletter via the web, provided they have email and web access. You need to request the web subscription on your membership application or you can sign up on our website. Subscribing to the web version entitles you to a membership at reduced dues of just $15 per year.
Adobe Acrobat .pdf Q/A
If you have difficulty printing with Acrobat Reader, remember that the complete ride list is available and printable every month on our website at:
http://phillybikeclub.org/bcpdo/index.php/ride/calendar
Printing: My Quick Release .pdf file won't print.
Laser printers with limited memory may have trouble printing the Quick Release in Adobe Acrobat format. Usually, memory or postscript problems will occur if you have an early laser printer or limited memory. Try turning grey scale printing off, try turning off all smoothing and special effects. Also try printing ONE PAGE AT A TIME or just a few pages at a time. Try printing just pages 1-3. Inkjet printers should have no problem printing the file. Additionally, many people find their computers have less problems using an OLDER version of Acrobat Reader, especially if your laser printer doesn't handle level II Postscript.You download the older version from this web site: ADOBE
The .pdf file is an unknown format. It won't open.
Make certain that you have your mail program preferences set to handle attached files correctly. The file is encoded as text using a Base64 encoding. Most e-mail programs for Mac and Windows, if properly configured, will decode this automatically. If this is a problem, try downloading the file from the private website page using the your password and username. Web browsers are usually preconfigured to decode .pdf files properly.
I got the file. When I double-click on it, nothing happens.
First start up the Acrobat Reader program, then use it's FILE menu and select the open command. You will need to know which directory or folder the Quick Release .pdf file is in.
I have a Mac. Can I still get the file?
Yes indeed. Adobe Acrobat is available for all computers and the .pdf is viewed the same as with Windows.
