SSEEM CCOMPRE RRAPID CCUSTZ SSPEC PPROG_BAS SKILLBASE (c) VERSION 1.10 Skillbase(c) is a tightly integrated HR tool. It maintains a relational data structure of your data giving you increased speed and decreased data entry. Skillbase(c) uses the latest concepts in database technology and user interface design to deliver a tremendous online resource that works for you. Additional information is available on the areas below by hitting return on the appropriate menu choice. SEEMLESS DATA ENTRY COMPREHENSIVE DATA DICTIONARY RAPID QUERIES COMPLETE CUSTOMIZABILITY SPECIAL FEATURES PROGRAM BASICS At any point in the program help is available by hitting F1. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] e,PROG_BAS ADDING A RECORD DESCRIPTION: A record is simply all the information associated with a person. This may be address, zip and/or skills. The program comes shipped with dummy records for user understanding. To enter, delete, or modify a record, choose menu choice "A" from the main menu. To find a particular record, type the first letters (or numbers) of the field you seek and that record will be found. For instance, if you are looking for a person named "Jones", view by last name and type JONES. Upon typing "J", the program locates all last names beginning with "J". The name "JONES" will probably appear after you type "O" or "N". This method is used frequently throughout the program. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] CCFN EED PPROG_BAS RESC VIEWING SELECTION SCREEN DESCRIPTION: This menu allows you to define the method of examining records. Records in the database have fields where the data is stored. Once data is present in a field, that field can be used to sort the records. When a choice is made in this menu, all the records having data in that field will be listed on the screen in ascending order. To enter a record, it makes no difference which selection you make in this menu. Think of this menu as a way of getting an immediate "feel" of all the records in the database based on ascending order. HOW DO I? CUSTOMIZE THESE FIELD NAMES ENTER VIEW OR MODIFY DATA PROGRAM BASICS RETURN TO MAIN MENU [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] DIPROG_BAS SKILL ENTRY SCREEN DESCRIPTION: This form allows a single skill to be entered or changed. If a skill already exists in the skill dictionary, you cannot enter it again. This prevents the skill dictionary from becoming redundant. Just type the name of the skill as you want it and hit return. The additional information including genre and description are optional but are recommended since they assist in educating users about technical terms and acronyms. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] TECH BACKING UP YOUR DATA DESCRIPTION: Skillbase(c) stores your data in four separate data files. These are D1.QBS, D2.QBS, D3.QBS and D4.QBS. The information stored in these files is indexed automatically and is stored in files that have the extension .K*. D2.K01, for example, contains the indexed information for D2.QBS. It is always good protocol to protect your data, and we recommend that you back up these data and index files periodically. This can be accomplished at the DOS level, or by using a commercially available disk backup program. Using DOS, to back up the data files to drive A, type the following: copy *.QBS A: /V (copies all QBS files to drive A: and verifies) copy *.K?? A: /V (copies all index files to drive A: and verifies) In the event of a hard drive crash, these files can then be copied into any Skillbase(c) directory, and used immediately. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] qPROG_BAS DATA DICTIONARY LIST DESCRIPTION: This list contains your personal data dictionary. You may add to this list now or assign parts of it to the record that you are in at this time. Type the first several characters of the data you want. Once the program has found it for you, hit return. It has been assigned to the record. You can also use the up/down arrow keys to move up or down one line at a time. PGUP and PGDN will advance one visual screen of data forward or backwards through the data dictionary. CTRL-PGUP and CTRL-PGDN will bring you to the beginning and end of the data dictionary. If the data you want isn't present in the data dictionary, hit the insert key to create it. Once a new skill has been input, it will be available to users from that point on. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] ovPROG_BAS DATA DICTIONARY LIST DESCRIPTION: This list contains your personal data dictionary. You may add to this list now or assign parts of it to the record that you are in at this time. Type the first several characters of the data you want. Once the program has found it for you, hit return. It has been assigned to the record. You can also use the up/down arrow keys to move up or down one line at a time. PGUP and PGDN will advance one visual screen of data forward or backwards through the data dictionary. CTRL-PGUP and CTRL-PGDN will bring you to the beginning and end of the data dictionary. I the data you want is not present in the data dictionary, hit the insert key to create it. Once a new element of the data dictionary has been input, it will be available to users from that point on. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] PROG_BAS RECORD DICTIONARY CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: These columns of information belong to the record that you are in at this moment. You have the option of adding to this list, or deleting from the list. To add, hit the insert key. To delete, hit the delete key when the highlighted cursor bar is positioned over the data that you want to delete. If there is more data than can be seen on the screen, you can type the first several characters to "home" to it. You can also use the arrow keys to move up or down one line at a time. PGUP and PGDN will advance one visual screen of data up or down respectivily. CTRL-PGUP and CTRL-PGDN will advance to the beginning and end of the list quickly. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] saPROG_BAS MAIN DATA DICTIONARY DESCRIPTION: This data dictionary eliminates the need to enter an element of data more than one time. The list on this screen is part of this data dictionary. You can maneuver through the dictionary by typing the first several characters of the information you need. The highlighted cursor bar will find the closest match. You can also use the up/down arrow keys to move up or down one line respectivily. PGUP and PGDN will advance one visual screen of data forward or backward. CTRL-PGUP and CTRL-PGDN will advance to the beginning and end of the data dictionary. To enter a new entry, hit the insert key. You can also change an existing entry by hitting return when the highlighted cursor bar is positioned over it. When you change an entry, that entry will be changed similarly for all the records that contain it. To delete an entry, hit the delete key when the highlighted cursor bar is positioned over it. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] PROG_BAS CUSTOMIZING THE FIELD NAMES DESCRIPTION: To customize the field names, you must hit ESC to return to the main menu. From the main menu simply choose the selection "CUSTOMIZE FIELD NAMES". Having the ability to customize field names gives the user a custom feel and fit unique to the demands of the user. The fields can be renamed to any name that is required, even after there is data stored in the program. It is important to realize, however, that if a field was originally named "first name" and it is customized to be "part #", then that field will still contain the same information, or first names. The only difference is that the field will have a different name. The location and data in that field will not be changed in any way, so be sure to select your field names carefully before beginning your data entry. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] PROG_BAS CUSTOMIZING PROGRAM COLORS DESCRIPTION: Not all display devices are created equal. You have the flexibility to completely customize the screen colors used throughout the program. The default color palette was chosen to assist the user. On different monitors, however, it may be desireable to alter some of the hues for aesthetic purposes. Use the up/down arrow keys to choose a screen object on the right. Hit return and use the left/right arrow keys to select a hue. Hit return on that hue. You will immediately see the change as it will appear in the program in the right screen. Repeat this operation as many times as you wish. To save the new color palette, hit ctrl-enter. Hit ESC to return to the main menu and avoid saving any of the changes. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] ABOUT COMPREHENSIVE DATA DICTIONARY WHAT IS IT?: Skillbase(c) comes with over 1500 skills, each of which is defined and spelled correctly. If you need to know what DB2 is, for example, simply enter the skill dictionary (menu choice B), type the first several characters of the skill, then hit return when the highlighted bar is positioned over that skill. Immediately you will have that skill defined. During data entry, skills can be rapidly selected from this list and placed in the record that you are currently in. You never can make a data entry error with this method. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] ABOUT COMPLETE CUSTOMIZABILITY Skillbase(c) allows you to redefine the color palette and change the field names. Together, these features allow you to tailor the program to your needs. You also have the ability to choose any printer, use separate types of modems, and have passwords. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] OTHCOMS LEAVING THE CURRENT SCREEN DESCRIPTION: There are several conventions that are global throughout the program. To leave the menu, table or form that you are currently in, hit the ESC key. No matter where you are, ESC will take you back to where you were before. Hit Enter or CTRL-Enter, depending on your location, to save your changes before you escape. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] enPROG_BAS FIELD CUSTOMIZATION SCREEN DESCRIPTION: You have the flexibility to completely redefine the field names in the program. This screen contains the fields in the order that they would appear in a typical record entry screen. Any changes you make in this screen will be applied the next time that you enter the program. IMPORTANT: Before you start inputting data into the program, you should decide what you will call the field names in this screen. If you change these names after data has been input, be aware that the old data will still appear in the same location, but will be assigned a new field name. This screen has a password associated with it. A user can only gain access to this sensitive area with the appropriate password. Hit CTRL-ENTER to quickly save the information, or hit ESC to abort. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] D PROG_BAS PRINTER OUTPUT DIALOGUE DESCRIPTION: If you hit return now, you will print the information that you indicated. You can hit the ESC key now to abort the print job. To change either the printer port or the printer at this time, hit CTRL-O. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] tePROG_BAS PRINTER OUTPUT DIALOGUE CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION: This screen allows you to change the printer port and the active printer. The first line allows you to type in the port that you will send the output to. Type in LPT1, LPT2, or PRN if the cable connecting the printer to the computer is parallel. Type COM1, COM2 or COM3 if the connection is serial. In most cases PRN or LPT1 is the best bet if you are unsure of your system configuration. Hit return once you have entered this port designation. Next, select the device that you want to report to. Use the up/down arrow keys to select the appropriate printer that is connected to the port that you just assigned. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] HPROG_BAS GENERAL SYSTEM SETUP DESCRIPTION: This screen controls the working environment. On this screen, the first field allows you to enter your ID name. The second field contains a password to be prompted when a user enters the program for the first time. This password should be written down and stored in a safe place. The next field allows you to define where the output generated in the program will four fields control the modem communications. The port field should be "1" or "2" depending upon which COM port the modem is configured for. Dial String should contain the command required to dial a number. For Hayes this is ATDT. Init String should contain the command to initialize the modem prior to dialing. Hangup string should contain the command to tell the modem to hang up. The last field in this screen determines the default search method that will be used when conducting searches. This default can be controlled during a search as well. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] AADN CCOLS CFLDS CSETUPM MPRNT_MEN SSRCH2 VCAPPS VSHOWG PPROG_BAS HOW DO I? MENU CHOICE TO DO THIS ADD, DELETE, OR CHANGE A RECORD CHANGE THE COLOR PALETTE CUSTOMIZE THE FIELD NAMES CONFIGURE THE MODEM MODIFY PRINTER SETTINGS SEARCH FOR DATA VIEW THE SKILL DICTIONARY VIEW THE GENRE LIST PREVIOUS HELP SCREEN [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] DDTECH PERFORMANCE ISSUES Skillbase(c) searches and data entry are disk intensive, so a disk cache is strongly recomended. Many cache utilities are available commercially. It is important that the cache program uses expanded or extended memory, otherwise Skillbase(c) will run out of conventional memory. Basically, the more conventional memory that can be supplied, the better Skillbase(c) will function. If you examine the memory available option in "General System Setup" a number will appear indicating how much RAM is available for program operation. If this number is less than 70, it is a good idea to upgrade to either DR DOS 6.0 or DOS 5.0, or to examine the config.sys and autoexec.bat files carefully. Both of these operating systems offer advice on optimizing your config.sys and autoexec.bat files to give your programs the maximum amount of memory. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] MPROG_BAS RECORD DATA ENTRY SCREEN DESCRIPTION: This is the fundamental unit of data in the program. The field names that appear on the left side of the screen, indicate the type of data that you should enter. Enter data by typing it, then hitting return to accept it. You can enter data dictionary data to this record at ANY time by hitting the F4 key. You can also add freeform data in a memo at ANY time by hitting CTRL-M. To leave the record without saving data, hit CTRL-ESC. To save the record hit CTRL-ENTER at any time, or simply hit return through all the fields until you reach the last field. If you defined one of the fields as a telephone field, the first field having this designation can be called if you have a modem. Simply hit CTRL-C. This command dials the number (assuming it has already been entered) using either com1 or com2. To print the record, including any associated dictionary data, hit the F2 key at any time. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] HABOUT MAIN MENU DESCRIPTION: This menu provides complete access to all the functions in the program. From this menu, the first menu in the program, you have the option of using the up/down arrow keys or simply typing the letter preceding each menu choice to enter that area of the program. The most effective way to understand the functionality of the program is by using it. Hit the F1 key liberally at any location in the program for an instant explanation of where you are and what you can do. Many of the help screens offer additional helpful information in the form of a menu(below). Just hit return on any of the choices for more specific help. ADDITIONAL HELP TOPICS HIT RETURN KEY! [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] PROG_BAS ADDING A GENRE DESCRIPTION: This screen allows a genre to be entered. Once a genre is entered, it never has to be entered again. If you attempt to enter a genre that already exists you will not be able to do so. This prevents any redundancy in the genre dictionary. Simply type the genre as you want it to appear and hit enter. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] QPROG_BAS MEMO FIELD DESCRIPTION: Each record in Skillbase(c) can have a memo field associated with it. A memo field is simply a blank sheet in which you can write any information, in any format. A paragraph or several sentences, are both perfect examples of how a memo field might be used. The memo field in Skillbase is approximately three pages long. To delete all of the information in the memo field hit ALT-D. To move the cursor while in the memo field, use the up/down arrow keys. To save any information that you input, hit CTRL-ENTER. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] PROG_BAS EXAMPLES TO ASSIST WITH COMPLEX QUERIES Typical wildcard characters are used to expand the search capacity beyond typical string matches. The * and ? characters can be used with the data that you type in. This concept is best explained with examples. both of these would find a string starting with the letter "B", but "B*" would find strings of any length. "B " would only find strings with a length of six characters. The ? character represents a character position of any value that MUST be filled. The * character represents any number of further characters. IF YOU TYPE YOU WOULD FIND SOUTH SOUTH SOUTH* SOUTHHAM, SOUTHBORO, SOUTHBRIDGE SOUTH SOUTHBORO (all the records with data in this field) SOUTHBORO [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] csPROG_BAS USING OPERATORS DESCRIPTION: The nature of the data in a field will allow you to decide what type of operator you will use. If you are simply trying to find all the people in a certain city, you would type in the city name followed by the = sign. If you have numeric data in a field, you also have the option of using an inequality sign. > is the greater than operator. If you type in 20 and choose >, all records containing a value greater than 20 will be found. If the < operator is used, all records containing values less than 20 in that field will be found. It is important to bear in mind that if you use more than 1 field in this screen, that only the records that meet all the criteria you specified will be found. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] EESC PPROG_BAS OTHER COMMANDS ENTER SAVE DATA IN THE FIELD OR ACKNOWLEDGE AN ACTION CTRL-ENTER SAVE DATA IN THE SCREEN AND ADVANCE PREVIOUS ACTION/FIELD CTRL-ESC PREVIOUS SCREEN/ACTION/FIELD CTRL-B INVOKE BEST MATCH SEARCH MODE CTRL-C CALL AN INDIVIDUAL USING THE MODEM CTRL-D DELETE ALL THE DATA IN A TABLE VIEW CTRL-E INVOKE EXACT MATCH SEARCH MODE CTRL-O PRINTER OPTIONS UP ARROW MOVE ONE LINE OR FIELD UP OF TABULAR LIST DOWN ARROW MOVE ONE LINE OR FIELD DOWN OF TABULAR LIST PGUP MOVE ONE VISUAL SCREEN UP OF TABULAR LIST PGDOWN MOVE ONE VISUAL SCREEN DOWN OF TABULAR LIST CTRL-PGUP MOVE TO VERY BEGINNING OF TABULAR LIST CTRL-PGDN MOVE TO VERY END OF TABULAR LIST ESCAPE KEY USE PREVIOUS SCREEN [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] PPRNT_MEN DPRNT_CRT PPROG_BAS CREATING, MODIFYING, OR DELETING A PRINTER DRIVER DESCRIPTION: Skillbase(c) allows you to fine tune or create a printer driver. A printer driver is simply a low level interface between Skillbase(c) and your printer. The driver tells the printer exactly how to behave. Subsequently, the output will look much better. We have included several popular printer drivers that should satisfy most printer families. In the event your printer is not listed, you have two options. 1. Create your own driver, or 2. if your reporting needs are very demanding, use the CLARION REPORT WRITER. To create your own printer driver in this screen, you must fill in a grid of specific printer commands. These commands are available in the back of most printer manuals. See DRIVER CREATION below for further specifics on this topic. PRINT HELP DRIVER CREATION PROGRAM BASICS [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] PPRNT_CFG PPROG_BAS PRINTER DRIVER HELP DESCRIPTION: Driver creation is best described by an example. First, you must have your printer manual available. At the back of the manual there is usually a page that lists the decimal commands that correspond to certain printer functions. Skillbase(c) will only work properly with the decimal commands. Hex and ctrl commands can not be substituted. Look for the printer command that will apply BOLD. For the HP laserjets, this command is 027 069. If you examine the printer driver for the HP laserjet, you will find that this is indeed true for the HP laserjets. Once you have found the command that will apply bold, simply enter it in the BOLD row by typing the numbers. To type 027 069, you would hit 027 keys in that order. Then hit the down arrow key to advance to the next block. You would then hit 069. Finally, hit the down arrow key again to advance a block. Repeat this operation for the other user definable styles and printer functions. PREVIOUS SCREEN PROGRAM BASICS [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] CPRNT_CFG CPRNT_SET DPRNT_SEL TTEST PPROG_BAS REPORT MENU DESCRIPTION: This menu allows you to control how your reports will be output. Throughout the program, the F2 and F3 keys allow you to print lists and records, depending on where you are. When you create output, it can be sent to a printer or a file. When output is sent to a printer, the information is printed exactly as it was displayed on the screen. When output is sent to a file, you have the ability of exporting the report into a wordprocessor or spreadsheet. The first menu choice allows you to create, modify or delete a printer. The second menu choice allows you to configure the default printer. The third menu choice allows you to select the default printer that you will print to. The fourth menu choice allows you to test a printer driver that you created to verify that it works properly. PROGRAM BASICS [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] PPRNT_MEN PPROG_BAS SELECTING A PRINTER DESCRIPTION: There are many different styles of printers currently on the market. Choose the printer from the list that matches the printer that you have. Use the up down arrow keys to highlight the appropriate printer, then hit return. In the event the printer you have is not available, you can define your own printer. To do this you will need the users manual supplied with the printer. Hit the insert key to create a new printer driver. To delete a printer that appears in this list, hit the delete key while the highlighted cursor bar is positioned over it. Hit return to confirm the deletion. PRINTER HELP PROGRAM BASICS [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] PPRNT_MEN PPROG_BAS CONFIGURING A PRINTER DESCRIPTION: This screen tells Skillbase(c) two important facts about your printer. First, it indicates what port the program will send the output to. In most cases, this port is LPT1 or PRN. If Skillbase(c) can not establish a connection with your printer, a small red warning light will appear on the printer and a warning beep will sound. If you are printing serially, (com1, for example) consult your printer manual on DOS mode command settings. In most cases MODE 96,n,8,1 will initialize the serial port properly. You can also indicate if Skillbase(c) will print to a FILE in this screen. If you choose this option, any output will be directed to a file name of your choice. NOTE: any settings you make in this screen can be made at any time a print job is made in the product. This screen simply establishes the defaults. Finally, you can set the number of lines per page. Type in the number that you printer is set for and hit return. PRINTER HELP [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] !PROGRAM BASICS AABOUT HHOW OOTHCOMS TTECH PROGRAM BASICS DESCRIPTION: The commands involved in using this software are minimal. The following function keys have the following singular use throughout the program. F1 PROVIDES CONTEXT SENSITIVE HELP F2 PRINTS THE INFORMATION THAT IS DISPLAYED (abbreviated) F3 PRINTS THE INFORMATION THAT IS DISPLAYED (full information) F4 DISPLAY SKILLS FOR AN INDIVIDUAL F5 INPUT ADDITIONAL SEARCH DATA F6 STARTS THE SEARCH F7 DEFINE SCROLL COLUMN 1 IN TABLE VIEW F8 DEFINE SCROLL COLUMN 2 IN TABLE VIEW F9 DEFINE SCROLL COLUMN 3 IN TABLE VIEW F10 DEFINE SORT COLUMN 4 IN TABLE VIEW ADDITIONAL HELP TOPICS ABOUT SKILLBASE(c) HOW DO I? OTHER COMMANDS TECHNICAL DATA [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] q ttqt PPROG_BAS EOPERATOR HOPOP RESC QUERY FILTER SCREEN DESCRIPTION: This form allows specific data to be filtered when performing a query. To the left are the names of the fields as they appear in a typical form entry screen. After each field data can be entered or it can be left blank. If data is placed in a field, only the records having data in that particular field matching what was typed will be found. If, for example, one of the fields is for a city name, a city name should be placed there. After typing in data, you MUST select what type of operation will be used to filter that data. There are three types of operators =,> and <. Omit simply informs the program not to include that field in the search. After entering the data and selecting the appropriate operator, hit return and repeat for as many fields as you wish. Hitting CTRL-ENTER at any time will save the information and return you to the previous screen. PROGRAM BASICS EXAMPLES HOW TO USE THE OPERATORS RETURN TO MAIN MENU [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] t5qtq ABOUT QUERIES Skillbase(c) allows an unlimited number of skills to be incorporated into a search. Due to the special search algorithm, the more skills that you have in your query, the faster the query will proceed. Additionally, Skillbase(c) allows either exact or best match searches. In an exact search, only the candidates who meet all of the search criteria will be listed. In a best match search, any candidate that meets at least one of the criteria will be found. Additionally, search results can be sorted based on most to least desireable. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] TECH BASIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 640K 8086 CPU ANY DISPLAY NOTE: The config.sys file must have the files= setting equal no less than 50!! ex. FILES=50 [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] ABOUT SEEMLESS DATA ENTRY WHAT IS IT?: Simplicity. When you enter data, that data is present as a choice the next time that you enter data. This concept redefines customary data input, reduces typing mistakes, and saves disk space. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] oPROG_BAS MAIN RECORD VIEW DESCRIPTION: This table view allows you to view all the records currently in the database. Use the up/down arrow keys to move to any record currently on the screen. You can move up or down a visual screen of data by hitting the PGUP or PGDN keys respectivily. Hitting CTRL-PGUP or CTRL-PGDN brings you to the beginning and end of the database. The data on the screen is divided into four columns. Each of these columns can be redefined to display any field in the database. F7-F10 correspond to columns 1-4 respectivily. The F10 key also allows the view to be sorted by the contents of the fourth field. To enter a new record, hit the insert key. To change or view a record, hit return when the highlighted cursor bar is positioned over that record. To delete a record, hit the delete key when the highlighted cursor bar is positioned over that record, then hit return to confirm the deletion. To print the records in tabular format as on the screen, hit F2. To print the records including all information associated with each record, hit F3. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] tCqqt cPROG_BAS VIEWING SEARCH RESULTS DESCRIPTION: This table view allows you to view your search results in a tabular format. You also have the flexibility of redefining the fields to represent the data that is most important to view. F7-F10 correspond to the first, second, third and fourth columns respectivily. Hitting these keys allows that field to be replaced with a field of your choice. The F10 key also has the ability to sort the data in tabular ascending or descending order. F2 will print the list exactly as it appears on the screen, but will include the records that you must scroll to as well. F3 will print all the records that have been found as well, but will include all the fields in each record and a list of the criteria associated with each record. You have the flexibility to enter each record by simply hitting return when the highlighted cursor bar is positioned over it. Hitting ESC will return you to the main menu. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] tPROG_BAS CONFIGURING THE MODEM Consult your modem reference manual on how to configure it to COM1 or COM2. Once you are sure of the correct COM port, enter general system setup and choose the appropriate port. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] gePROG_BAS GENRE LIST DESCRIPTION: The purpose of genres is to illuminate the meaning of the dictionary entries for the user. The user also has access to the genres in tabular format. This list shows all the current genres that are available. Since a genre is not an integral part of searches, they are completely optional. Once genres are available for use they allow skills to be much more meaningful. Lotus 123, for example, would have the genre SPREADSHEET. This genre would also be available for any other spreadsheets. To enter a new genre, hit the insert key and a blank form will appear. To delete an existing genre, hit the delete key and hit return once more for confirmation of the deletion. To change a genre just hit return on it and type over the existing data. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] chPROG_BAS CRITERIA ENTRY SCREEN DESCRIPTION: Use this screen to enter criteria to search for. Records that contain all the criteria specified in the list will be found. For example, if you enter "a" , "b" , and "c", the records that will be found will all have these three criteria in common. To enter the search criteria, type the first several characters of the name and notice that the scrolling form will locate that name for you. Hit return when the highlighted cursor bar is on that item. Notice that that item is now placed on the left side of the screen. Repeat this operation for the rest of the criteria. A list of search criteria will soon begin to form. If you are not satisfied with any component in the search list, hit ESC and you will see the list become "active". To delete one of the entries, move the highlighted cursor bar over it and hit the delete key. You will be prompted for verification. Then hit the insert key to continue inputting criteria. Once you have created a criteria list, you can inform the program to begin searching through records to meet your requirements. Hit F6 to begin this search process or hit F5 for additional search criteria. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] tABOUT OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES Skillbase(c) boasts many subtle features that make it the best database of its kind. Some of these features include the following.. - automatic dialing of a persons phone number - powerful multidevice reporting - separate configuration settings for users on a network - unlimited skills per individual - unlimited skills in a search - boolean searches using any record fields - genre (skill category) dictionary - extensive error prevention, detection and correction [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] PMAIN_MEN PPROG_BAS SEARCHING THROUGH DATA DESCRIPTION: You can only search through data once data has been provided. The example records that come with the product contain an excellent palette of criteria to use as a practice search. Choose menu choice D to enter the query section of the program. There is no limit to how you construct a search. It is possible to search for any combination of data without having to know SQL or some cryptic query syntax. A typical query is as easy as filling in the blanks and entering as many dictionary elements as you wish. There are two parts to the search entry screen. The first screen performs an exact match or a best match of the criteria listed. This means that only the records that contain a combination of the criteria will be located. There is also an optional screen that allows you to fill in the blanks and incorporate any < > = operators in a search that pertain to each of the fields in a record. PREVIOUS SCREEN PROGRAM BASICS [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] PROG_BAS SEARCHING THROUGH DATA DESCRIPTION: You can only search through data once data has been provided. The example records that come with the product contain an excellent palette of criteria to use as a practice search. Choose menu choice D to enter the query section of the program. There is no limit to how you construct a search. It is possible to search for any combination of data without having to know SQL or some cryptic query syntax. A typical query is as easy as filling in the blanks and entering as many dictionary elements as you wish. There are two parts to the search entry screen. The first screen performs an exact match or a best match of the criteria listed. This means that only the records that contain a combination of the criteria will be located. There is also an optional screen that allows you to fill in the blanks and incorporate any < > = operators in a search that pertain to each of the fields in a record. [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] BBACKING BREQ PIMPROV WWIN PPROG_BAS TECHNICAL INFORMATION BACKING UP YOUR DATA BASIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PERFORMANCE ISSUES WINDOWS USERS PREVIOUS SCREEN [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] PPRNT_MEN PPROG_BAS TESTING A PRINTER DRIVER DESCRIPTION: After you have created a printer driver, you can test it to verify that it works properly. Select this menu choice. A test printout will be sent to the default printer. PRINT HELP PROGRAM BASICS [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] foTECH WINDOWS USERS Skillbase(c) has been tested under both Windows 3.0 and Windows 3.1. Included on the distribution disk are 4 .pif files that optimize Skillbase(c). System performance may actually improve in Windows 3.1, since file I/O is superior to DOS. Use either 31f.pif or 31w.pif in Windows 3.1. Use 30f.pif or 30w.pif in Windows 3.0. Consult your Windows documentation regarding pif file usage. Full screen operation is much easier on the eyes [ HIT ESC KEY TO LEAVE HELP ] ABOUT ADN ANAL APPS BACKING CAPPS CAPPS2 f CAPPS3 CAPS2 Z# CFN COLS F- COMPRE CUSTZ b5 ESC FLDS e: GDEV1 GDEV2 LA GEN QE HOW IMPROV INFO cR MAIN_MEN MAKEG >\ MEMOHELP OPERATORvb OPOP Wg OTHCOMS PRNT_CFG PRNT_CRTqv PRNT_MENB| PRNT_SEL PRNT_SET PROG_BAS QDTA RAPID REQ X SEEM ? SELECT F SELECTN [ SETUPM SHOWG u SHOW_APP SPEC < SRCH SRCH2 / TECH U TEST Y WIN