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x-OUT3 Network In/Out Tracking System
Version 1.28 - Revised 11/22/93
Extensions Software Corporation
Operations Guide Table of Contents
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Shareware Note..................................... 2
Disclaimer Agreement............................... 2
Copyright Notice................................... 2
Trademarks Notice.................................. 2
Introduction....................................... 3
Requirements....................................... 4
General Operating Guidelines....................... 4
Security System.................................... 5
Help System........................................ 5
Installation....................................... 6
In/Out List........................................ 7
User Setup......................................... 7
Administration Menu................................ 8
System Information................................. 8
User Maintenance................................... 9
Alternate Maintenance.............................. 9
Activity Log....................................... 9
Error Log..........................................10
Reindex Data Files.................................10
Database Summary...................................10
Technical Support..................................10
Ombudsman Statement
-------------------
Extensions Software Corporation is a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the
shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member
directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products. Please write to:
_______
____|__ | (r)
--| | |------------------- ASP Ombudsman
| ____|__ | Association of 545 Grover Road
| | |_| Shareware Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA
|__| o | Professionals 616-788-2765 FAX
-----| | |--------------------- 70007,3536 CompuServe
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Shareware Note
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This program is being distributed as shareware or try-before-you-buy
software. You are granted a temporary license to use and evaluate the
program, but continued use after the initial testing period requires
registration with Extensions Software Corporation.
This unregistered shareware version contains the following limitations
and/or characteristics:
- Registration reminder screens will be displayed at program startup
beginning 14 days after the date of installation.
- The maximum number of users allowed is 10.
Registration of this software provides users with the following:
- Serialized disks (dual media) of the latest software without
registration reminder screens and without user limitations
- Desk-top-published, laser-printed operations guide
- Technical support by mail/phone/FAX/BBS/CompuServe
- Notification of major software updates/upgrades
- New product announcements
Disclaimer Agreement
--------------------
Users of this program must accept the following disclaimer of
warranty:
THIS SOFTWARE AND OPERATIONS GUIDE ARE SUPPLIED AS IS. EXTENSIONS
SOFTWARE CORPORATION DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE. EXTENSIONS SOFTWARE CORPORATION ASSUMES NO
LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, EITHER DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, WHICH MAY
RESULT FROM THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
Copyright Notice
----------------
The x-OUT3 software and x-OUT3 operations guide are copyrighted (c)
1993 by Extensions Software Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks Notice
-----------------
Banyan, VINES, and StreetTalk are trademarks of Banyan Systems, Inc.
Novell and NetWare are trademarks of Novell, Inc.
IBM and PC DOS are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp.
MS DOS is a trademark of MicroSoft Corp.
All other product names and/or trademarks used within the software or
operations guide are the property of their respective companies.
x-OUT3 Operations Guide - Page 3
Introduction
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x-OUT3 is a network software product from Extensions Software
Corporation that provides a low-cost, easy-to-use personnel in/out
tracking solution for modern businesses.
x-OUT3 provides tracking features needed in any workgroup environment,
including:
- Checked-Out-When Date/Time
- Due-Back-In-When Date/Time
- Comments and Contacts data fields
- Alternate user access
- Multi-level user security system
- International date/time options
- Administrator system
- Online help system
- Printout to LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or disk file
- Network-aware of Banyan VINES(R)
- Network-aware of Novell NetWare(R)
In/Out System:
x-OUT3 provides a dynamic data file to track the in/out office status
of users. This file contains the date out, time out, date due back,
time due back, optional comment information, and optional contact
information. Each user may set up default comment and contact
information, thereby simplifying entry of out status. Entry of in
status is accomplished with a single keystroke. Users may also grant
alternate access to other users ... for example, a manager may grant
alternate access to his/her secretary.
Administrator System:
Built into x-OUT3 are complete administrator maintenance functions,
based on a user-level security access system, including the following:
- System Information (system name, access type, etc.)
- New User Defaults
- User Maintenance
- Alternate Maintenance
- Activity Log (audit trail)
- Error Log (should errors occur)
- Database Reindexing
- Database Summary
x-OUT3 Operations Guide - Page 4
Requirements
------------
For Standalone PC Use:
- IBM or 100% compatible computer with 384K available memory
- Floppy disk drive (5.25" 360K or 1.2M, or 3.50" 720K or 1.44M)
- Fixed disk drive
- Monochrome or color (CGA/EGA/VGA) display
- Parallel printer (if printouts are desired)
- MS or PC DOS 3.1 or higher
For Network Use:
Multi-user network operating system which utilizes MS/PC DOS file
and record locking calls (ie, Banyan VINES(R), Novell NetWare(R),
etc.) and workstations that meet the standalone PC requirements
listed above. Note, however, that workstations do not necessarily
require a floppy or fixed drive.
General Operating Guidelines
----------------------------
All x-OUT3 menus and displays are normally scrolled using the keyboard
cursor keys. As a display is scrolled, the current choice is
highlighted. You select a choice by pressing the ENTER key when the
desired choice is highlighted. You may also press the letter or number
corresponding to a choice to select that choice.
The ESC key is used throughout x-OUT3 to escape (exit) from or abort
(quit) any x-OUT3 activity. Normally, pressing ESC returns x-OUT3 to
the previous (calling) menu or activity. Pressing ESC during the
weekly calendar screen terminates the x-OUT3 program by returning you
to the DOS prompt. Printouts can also be terminated early by pressing
the ESC key.
A printer must be connected and on-line in order to print listed
information or reports. x-OUT3 supports LPT1 local printer and
LPT2/LPT3 network (shared) printers. Note that a printer test is
performed prior to displaying the printer choices, and only valid
choices may subsequently be selected for printed output. If
workstation disk file is selected, you will be prompted for a valid
disk file drive, path, and file name.
x-OUT3 Operations Guide - Page 5
Security System
---------------
x-OUT3 includes a multi-level user security system consisting of the
following accesses:
- Administration Menu access (determined by the system admin)
- Alternate User access (determined by each individual user or by
the system admi