Specifications

MultiWeigher 3000 Operations Manual Page 9
3. MultiWeigher Software
3.1.1. Microsoft Windows Environment
As with most MS Windows software programs the insertion of data is predominantly carried
out by clicking the data field with use of a mouse or mouse pad, and to a lesser extent by
using the keyboard. When the data bases are entered such as operators, products, etc…
minor entry of information is carried out via the keyboard.
Accessing the relevant areas of the program is undertaken by clicking on the relative folder
or tabs. Other software applications such as MS WORD or MS EXCEL can also be operating
whilst the MultiWeigher system is in use.
The flexibility of MS WINDOWS allows the operator to enter a particular field by simply
clicking on that field or folder. These fields and folders will be discussed throughout the
manual.
In any PC based system it is strongly recommended that periodic backing-up of the data
bases is carried out, this avoids losing significant amounts of information in the event of
power surge, hardware damage etc…
3.1.2. Keyboard and Mouse Environment
When running the program the folders and fields can be accessed by either clicking on the
mouse whilst the pointer is over the particular title or by holding the Alt key and typing the
underlined first letter (E.g. Alt + F) of the menu group. This opens up the relevant menu and
enables the user to further select the relevant area by either using the mouse, the arrow
keys on the keyboard or the Alt + letter.
The operator will gain experience using a combination of both functions to skillfully move
around the screen, enter information and select functions.
The ‘TAB’ key moves the focus from one data entry box to the next.
The ‘ENTER’ key (like the tab key) moves the focus from one data entry box to the next.
The ‘arrow’ keys are used to move around within a data entry box or table.
The ‘backspace’ key is used to back over and change the text.