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title: "New Extraction"
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Select this option to create a new extraction header which is referenced by the next available extraction number.  This number is:  Once an extraction list has been created you can also export to file through this option.  To  create a new extraction header which is referenced by the next available extraction number, perform the following: 1. From the  ProStix Main Menu  select  'Accounts Receivable'  then  'Reporting'  then  'Credit Reports'  then  'Debtors Letters Extract'  then  'New Extraction'.   2. Refer to the 'New Extraction' collapsible link for a screenshot and an explanation of these options. The next screen allows you to select the extract criteria:  3. When all fields are complete the program sorts through your selections and extracts customers as specified. The customer list is then displayed to screen.  4. From this screen, you can add <F6>, change <F7> or delete <F5> customers from the extraction list.  Exporting the Extraction   Once you are happy with the extraction list (that is, no further maintenance is required), you can select <F1> to return you to the extract options however, if you select <F4> from the list of extracted customers you are prompted to create an extract export file.  1. If you say  'No',  you are returned to the extract options. 2. If you say  'Yes'  the following screen appears:  3. Once complete select <F1> and the file is exported in the specified format and is sitting in the path and filename as detailed above. For further information, refer to  What to do with the Extracted Export File .