Using On-Line Help Programs; Custom Help - Activant Dimensions Getting Started

Chapter 2. System Training

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
10.0.1
**** IM1.D *|
1. Item No
2. Catalog
3. Mfg No
4. Short Desc
5. Mfg Name
6. Item Desc
7. Unit Desc
8. Item Code
9. Non Disc
10. Non Tax
11. Enter Desc
12. C or M
13. Type (0-7)
14. Price Basis |
15. Mkt Cst Bas | 3. It is required for all items.
16. Conv Factor |
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 ( , ) to scroll through the
information in the box. When done, press Esc 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
4 The following help options are displayed:
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Special Inventory Add
+---------------------CATALOG NUMBER--------------------------+
| 1. In addition to the item number, each item must have a
| catalog number.
| common number used during POS and Purchasing/Receiving
| to look up items.
| 2. Catalog numbers can be up to 15 characters long
| including letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and
| spaces. For example:
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| DF2410G
| 24RLH
| 58CDX
| 44CPF
| GWG
duplicate catalog numbers.
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.
Help Options Menu
DIM 10 DATA
The catalog number is the most
Doug Fir 2x4-10 Green
2x4 Random Length Hem Fir
4x8-5/8 CDX Plywood
4x100 4 Mil Clear Polyfilm
1 Gallon Titebond Wood Glue
There can be no
. (Do not press Enter after the M).
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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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