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Rank and File Tutorial
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Introduction:
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The purpose of this tutorial is to give the user an introduction
to Rank & File. We will create a data file simular to the 'NEWCAR'
data file included with the Rank & File package.
Decision:
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You wanted to buy a new car:Low PRICE, a low INTEREST
RATE, LOOKS, and GAS MILEAGE would be the deciding factors
in this decision. The cars you had to choose from were an '89
Pony, an '70 Junk model, an '87 Nice Deal model, and an '80
Used model.
Entering Data:
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After starting the R&F program (see read-me.txt file for more
information on loading R&F):
1) Hit the 'INSERT' key to add new criteria entries. You will
notice that a criteria area will be highlighted. Next, type an
important factor of your choice into the window, then hit RETURN. We
used the examples price, looks, gas mileage, and interest rates as
entries, as these were the objects that we were most interested in
aiding us in a decision. At this point, type in the first entry
'PRICE' and press the RETURN key when done.
2) Next will be the '+' or '-' sign, which is there to tell the program
whether this criteria is ranked HIGH to LOW (+) or LOW to HIGH (-)
on your priority list. For example, if you were to add a criteria
called PRICE, and you wanted an object with a higher price to be
near the top of the list, then you would choose a '+'. Yet, if you
wanted an object with a lower price to come out lower on the
list, then choose the '-'. After selecting the sign, hit RETURN.
At this time, press the '-' key (for we are looking for a car with a
lower price) then press the RETURN key to move to the next entry.
3) Next comes the bar scale, which is there to tell the program how this
criteria compares with the others as to level of importance (Weight
factor). To make your selection, move the indicator by using the
LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys. In our example, we have both price and interest
rates set with a '-' sign. Since the price also affects the interest
rate we want, higher priced cars placed lower in the object list than
cars with a high interest rate. To achieve this, we move the
indicator 3 spaces below (towards the low side (remember that the '-'
sign in the previous entry (see step 2) reverses everything)) the
halfway mark (the diamond).
4) Now enter the rest of the criterias as explained in steps 1 - 3 as
follows:
Criteria +/- Indicator
A) LOOKS '+' 2 above the halfway mark (the diamond)
C) GAS MILEAGE '+' 1 above the halfway mark (the diamond)
D) INTEREST RATE '-' 1 below the halfway mark (the diamond)
List a file:
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This is the section where the actual data that you've collected
will be placed.
1) When all criteria entries have been installed and edited, go to the
'lIst' work area. Hit the 'F10' key. The 'lIst' menu choice is the
default highlighted, so just hit the RETURN key. It will seem as if
another folder has opened on the screen.
2) Press the INSERT key to add a new entry. The area next to the word
'Object' will be highlighted. This is where you will enter the
name of one of the objects to be ranked. At this point, type in "'89
Pony" then press RETURN key to enter the ranking area.
3) Next, you will notice the ranking is set to a default of 'Medium'.
Depending on what you have for an actual value when you collected
the data: whether it was Very low, Low, Medium, High or Very high,
change it by using the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to make your selection.
Press RETURN after you have made your selection and the pointer will
move on to the next criteria in the list (if it is the last entry and
you hit the RETURN key then you will exit back to the object list).
Ex: if PRICE was the first criteria in a car purchase, and the price
was $15,000 and you thought that price was High, then move the
arrow until High is displayed. If the car was priced Low, say
under $8,000, then move the arrow key until Low or Very Low
(comparing it to the other prices you've received) is displayed.
Now enter the following for the '89 Pony:
A) PRICE Very high
B) LOOKS Very high
C) GAS MILLAGE Very low
D) INTEREST RATE Very high
4) Repeat steps 2-3 for the following objects:
CARS PRICE LOOKS GAS MIL. INT. RATE
A) '86 Used model Very high Med Low High
B) '87 Nice Deal model Low Med Med Low
C) '70 Junk model Very Low Low Very low High
Ranking DATA:
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You'll notice under the object name the word 'ranking' with a
number beside it. After inputting two or more objects, the objects
are ranked in order from the information you've provided. The number
'1' means it's the best selection, but you may wish to compromise.
By using the UP/DOWN arrow key, you can scan through the data to see
how each object is ranked, according to the information you've input.
When at this window, you may hit ESCAPE to exit back to the main menu.
At that time, you may save the data/change your criterias. The objects
listed in the list menu will also be saved/reranked if needed.
Exit the program:
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To exit the workspace (save and exit), you must first exit back
to the criteria menu, press ESCAPE. Press 'F10', type 'E',
or move the highlighted bar to the word 'Exit' and press RETURN.
You will be prompted for a file name to save the data to before it
returns you to the DOS prompt. After you register your copy of
Rank and File, a new copy will be sent to you that gives you the
option to print your data.
Rank and File has online tech support for registerd users. (read
the 'ORDFRM' file for more information).