Specifications
Chapter 2. System Training
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Using On-Line Help Programs
1 In any of the programs listed above, position the cursor on any data field and press
F1 (function key 1).
2 The screen is re-displayed showing a box with additional information about the
selected field. For example:
DS03011A Special Inventory Add DIM 10 DATA Date mm/dd/yy
10.0.1 Port 36
+---------------------CATALOG NUMBER--------------------------+
**** IM1.D *| |
1. Item No | 1. In addition to the item number, each item must have a |
2. Catalog | catalog number. The catalog number is the most |
3. Mfg No | common number used during POS and Purchasing/Receiving |
4. Short Desc | to look up items. |
5. Mfg Name | 2. Catalog numbers can be up to 15 characters long |
6. Item Desc | including letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and |
7. Unit Desc | spaces. For example: |
8. Item Code | |
9. Non Disc | DF2410G Doug Fir 2x4-10 Green |
10. Non Tax | 24RLH 2x4 Random Length Hem Fir |
11. Enter Desc | 58CDX 4x8-5/8 CDX Plywood |
12. C or M | 44CPF 4x100 4 Mil Clear Polyfilm |
13. Type (0-7) | GWG 1 Gallon Titebond Wood Glue |
14. Price Basis | |
15. Mkt Cst Bas | 3. It is required for all items. There can be no |
16. Conv Factor | duplicate catalog numbers. |
17. Ex Gross Mar| 4. If you are using price stickers, the stickers can be |
18. Cost Percent+--IM1:2:STANDARD---------------------------------------------+
19. Second Desc
The heading of the box indicates the selected field. The information at the bottom
of the box indicates the filename, field number, and whether it is coming from the
standard or custom help file. Use the arrow keys (
π,θ) to scroll through the
information in the box. When done, press Esc to return to the data field.
F NOTE: If you have custom help set up, the computer displays is first. Press Esc to view the
standard help. Press Esc again to return to the data field.
Custom Help
The On-Line Help system comes set up with a standard set of information that
relates to all Dimensions customers. In addition, you can create your own custom
help screens if certain fields require further procedures or instructions specific to
your company. You must be signed on with a pass-word having a user level 6 or
higher to create custom help screens. To set up custom help for a specific field, do
the following steps:
1 To set up custom help for a specific field, position the cursor on the selected field.
2 Press F1 to display the standard help screen.
3 Press M to get the
Help Options Menu. (Do not press Enter after the M).
4 The following help options are displayed:
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| 1. Edit Custom Help |
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| 3. Position Window |
| 4. Delete Custom Help |
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| 6. Edit Help Box Title |
| 7. Cross Reference |
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