Using the Example Data

All ORMS software versions except the Toolkit contain two distinct data areas. The first data area contains the User's data that is set up by the User. The User data already includes suggested data in some modules and in various other look up tables.

The second data area contains detailed Example data delivered with the software installation or software upgrade. The example data area is used to demonstrate to the User the type of information that should be contained in each module. The User is permitted to enter as much temporary data in the example data area as the User wishes. Please bear in mind however that whenever the software is updated with a later software release, or upgraded to a higher version, any data that has been entered into the example data area by the User will be lost and will be overwritten. You will not lose data entered into the User data area during updates or upgrades. Please ensure you are in the User data area before entering your own data. A warning message flashes at the foot of the screen when you are in the example data area.

The example data has been based on a client in the distribution industry. This industry has been chosen as the business structure is relatively simple, is fairly easily understood, and has common aspects with many other businesses. The client’s information has been changed to protect confidentiality.

Throughout the Online Help File and User Manual screenshots have been included using the Example data area. This has been done to add clarity as viewing screenshots with data included provides a more realistic and useful experience for the reader.