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A P P T R A K
Applicant Tracker
User Documentation
(c) Copyright 1989
Archer Software
All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................... 1
System Requirements ............................... 2
Installation ...................................... 3
Input Applicants .................................. 5
Edit Applicants ................................... 6
Delete Applicants ................................. 7
Editing and Printing Letters ...................... 8
Report Writer ..................................... 9
APPTRAK Q & A ..................................... 10
Special Keys for Letter Edit Screen ............... APDX A
Registration Form ................................. APDX B
Introduction
------------
APPTRAK is an applicant tracking database system designed to
compliment your paper file system. APPTRAK allows you to track
all personal information such as; name, address, telephone
number and social security number. You can track EEO information
also, such as; age, sex, race, and handicap. Other data you can track
include: position applying for, department codes, current status
codes, applicant's source of information and application date.
Each applicant's file is easily accessible for instant information.
APPTRAK allows you to create and save your own customized reports.
You may also create and save up to three different letters which can
be personally addressed to any applicant on file.
******************* DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ***************************
THE APPTRAK SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION IS OFFERED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
BECAUSE OF THE DIVERSITY OF CONDITIONS AND HARDWARE UNDER WHICH THIS
PROGRAM MAY BE USED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
IS OFFERED. THE USER IS ADVISED TO TEST THE PROGRAM THOROUGHLY BEFORE
RELYING ON IT. THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING APPTRAK.
**********************************************************************
APPTRAK System Requirements
---------------------------
IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or compatible computer
512K RAM
Color or monochrome monitor
DOS 2.0 or later
A hard disk is recommended for optimum perfmormance but is not required.
APPTRAK supports most printers.
1
Installation
------------
Diskette based systems
You need to have a file called config.sys on the DOS diskette
with which you boot your system. There should be two lines in
this file similar to the following:
Files=20
Buffers=8
These are suggested settings for optimal performance. Your
settings may vary although we recommend a Files setting of at
least 20 and a Buffers setting of at least 8.
If you already have a "Config.sys" file check to see what the
settings are by using the following procedure:
1. Place Boot Diskette in drive A.
2. Type the following at the A> prompt: "Type config.sys"
The contents of the Config.sys file will be displayed on the
screen. If the Files and Buffers settings need to be changed you
may do so with any text editor or with a word processor that
reads and writes DOS text files.
Included with APPTRAK is a file called config.app. You may
use this file as your config.sys file if do not already have one
or if you wish to replace the config.sys file you currently have.
Use the following procedure:
Two Disk Drives: 1. Place your boot diskette in drive A and
the APPTRAK diskette in drive B.
2. Type "copy b:config.app a:config.sys".
One Disk Drive: 1. Place the APPTRAK diskette in the drive
and type "copy config.app b:config.sys".
At this point drive A will temporarily
be treated as two drives. You will be
prompted to replace APPTRAK with your
boot diskette when necessary.
2
Hard Disk Systems
Config.Sys
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You need to have a file called config.sys in the root (main)
directory of the drive which you boot your system from. There
should be at least two lines in this file similar to the
following:
Files=20
Buffers=8
These are suggested settings for optimal performance. Your
settings may vary although we recommend a Files setting of at
least 20 and a Buffers setting of at least 8.
If you already have a "Config.sys" file check to see what
the settings are by following these steps:
1. Go to your root directory by typing "cd ..".
2. Type the following at the C> prompt: "Type config.sys"
The contents of the Config.sys file will be displayed on the
screen. If the Files and Buffers settings need to be changed you
may do so with any text editor or with a word processor that
reads and writes DOS text files.
Included with APPTRAK is a file called config.app. You may
use this file as your config.sys file if you do not already have
one or wish to replace the one you currently have. Use the
following procedure:
1. If you are not already in the root directory of your boot
drive type "cd .." to get there.
2. Place the APPTRAK disk in drive A.
3. Type "copy a:config.app c:config.sys".
Installing APPTRAK on your hard drive:
Use the following procedure to install APPTRAK on your hard
disk:
1. Create a directory on your hard drive by typing
"mkdir\APPTRAK" and pressing <Enter>
2. Make "APPTRAK" your current directory by typing
"chdir\APPTRAK" and pressing <Enter>.
3. Place the APPTRAK diskette in drive A.
4. Copy the contents of the APPTRAK disk onto your hard disk
by typing "copy a:*.*".
* Note: Some printers have difficulty printing the character above
which immediately follows "mkdir" and "chdir". This should
be a slash. If you are unsure of this character view the
contents of APPTRAK.DOC on your computer screen.
3
Input Applicants
----------------
Input Applicants is for inputing new applicants into your database.
whenthis is selected the menu will be replaced on the screen by an input
inout form. On the bottom right corner of the screen is a record counter
which displays the number of applicants currently in the database.
Before you can input any data a valid application date must be entered.
Below are examples of valid and invalid dates.
Valid: 01/09/88
Invalid: 1 / 9/88 , 12/33/88 , 10/10/XX
Once a valid date has been input entry fields for the rest of the
data will appear on the screen. Press <Return> after each field to
move on to the next field. While most fields are self explanatory,
the following fields may need some description:
Source - Where did the applicant learn of your company or job
opening (e.g. newspaper, school, personal referral, etc.)
Handicap - Only true/false (T/F) or answers will be accepted in
this field
Position - Job title applying for.
Dept - Department code in which job is located.
Status - Status code of applicant (e.g. A= new applicant,
B= interviewed once, C= rejected, etc.)
The Status and Dept fields accept codes which identify the different
departments and status'. To use these fields properly you should assign
these codes carefully and make sure all users understand the meaning
of each code and