RE: Tips = Infrequent Use -- BPCS-L

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Roger wrote:

I would suggest modifying the help text for that program instead of the screen. The User could then just press F1 to find out the information.

You have users that actually use the Help text??

Al wrote:

Thus it can be a good idea to add some reminder text to User Menu right above or below the text line for that menu option.

You have users that actually read the screen??

Although I'm not an advocate of killing trees, sometimes doing a print screen is a better option. Input the info into the fields and then do print screen (or cut and paste for GUI) before hitting Enter. If the user has a hard copy of the screen right in front of him/her, all decision-making is done, therefore the chance for error much less. I've made up my own Procedures Manual this way.

Susan Kregar

Nistem Corporation

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