Case GRoup #4
Tarleton State University
AITP Programming Contest
Computer Registration System (CRS)
CRS
User’s Manual
Case GRoup #4
Tarleton State University
AITP Programming Contest
Computer Registration System (CRS)
CRS
User’s Manual
TSU AITP Programming Contest
User’s Manual
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CASE Group #4
Box T 0170
Stephenville, Texas 76401
Table of Contents
The Purpose of School Maintenance
The Purpose of Registrant Maintenance
The Purpose of Contest Maintenance
The Purpose of Room Maintenance
The Purpose of Winner Maintenance
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Chapter 1 |
System Requirements
What do I need to run CRS?
Note
The CRS program was designed, tested, and intended to be run with Sterling Software Inc’s, COOL:Gen 5.1with service pack #1. There are certain other requirements that are needed to run the CRS software. Some of which are noted in the following:
See Sterling Software’s User’s Manual for instructions on installing an .exe. Sterling requires a licensing agreement for any .exe to be used on individual computers or computer networks. HOWEVER, for the purpose of this project, it will be assumed that the developer’s have an .exe license.
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000 operating systems running on Intel hardware. A Pentium 300 MHz or faster processor.
At least 32 megabytes of physical RAM is required to run GUI applications. 48 mega-bytes are recommended. Running with less memory may cause disk swapping that has a severe effect on performance. Very large programs may require more RAM for adequate performance.
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Chapter 2 |
How to Start CRS
1. In a Windows environment Click START on the taskbar
2. Click PROGRAMS on the pop-up menu
3. Place mouse over file named CRS
4. Click on CRS Software on drop-down menu
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Chapter 3 |
A User-friendly CRS
The developers at CASE Group #4 have attempted to make the CRS program an easy to navigate, user-friendly application. Some of the features that enhance the ease of use in CRS are:
1. Hot-keys on each button item for non-mouse users.
-Press “ALT + underlined letter” to activate button.
2. Easy-to-read and well-placed buttons for mouse navigators.
3. Large windows to lessen confusion and navigation abilities
4. Confirmation pop-up menus to let the user know the action was taken
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Chapter 4 |
How to Use CRS
The Main Menu showed in Fig 4.1.1 is the navigation point of the CRS program. From the Main Menu the user can choose where to go by clicking on a button. The choices from the Main Menu are:
1. School Maintenance
2. Registrant Maintenance
3. Contest Maintenance
4. Room Maintenance
5. Winner Maintenance
6. Team Maintenance
7. Exit (Simply exits the program)
A selection of one of the previous choices will take you to the corresponding windows, which are described on the following pages.
Fig 4.1.1 Main Menu Screen
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School Maintenance is
used to add, update, and delete schools to the CRS database.
The School Maintenance window has a list box with a list of all the schools in the database, an ADD button, LIST School button and CANCEL/CLOSE button as seen in Fig 4.1.1.
Note
You must add a school before you can add a registrant.
How to add a school
Adding a school is easy. From the School’s main
maintenance screen (Fig. 4.1.2), press on the ADD button. The following screen
will appear.
FIG 4.1.3 School Add Screen
Enter in all the school’s information as directed by the prompts. When the form is complete, press the ADD SCHOOL button and the school will be added.
To Cancel without adding a school, simple click on the CANCEL/CLOSE button.
Note
When entering the information for Add School, you must enter in a School Type or you will not be able to add the school.
How to Update or Delete a School
To update or delete a school’s information, simply
double-click on the list box in the School Maintenance main window (Fig 4.1.2).
The following window will appear.
Fig 4.1.4 Update/Delete School window
The item that was double clicked will now appear in the Update/Delete window.
To update the school’s information, simply change the information you want and click on the UPDATE button. The information will be updated in the School Maintenance main window.
To delete the schools information, simply click on the DELETE button. All the information for that school will be deleted from the database.
Note
After deleting a school, the information will no longer be available for use.
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Registrant Maintenance is used to add, update, and delete registrants to the CRS database.
The Registrant Maintenance window has a list box with a list of all the registrants in the database, an ADD button, LIST Registrant button and CANCEL/CLOSE button as seen in Fig 4.2.1.
Fig. 4.2.1 Registrant Maintenance Main Window
How to add a registrant
Adding a registrant is easy. From the Registrant’s main
maintenance screen (Fig. 4.2.1), press on the ADD button. The following screen
will appear.
FIG 4.2.2 Registrant Add Screen
Enter in all the registrant’s information as directed by the prompts. Simply double-click on the school in the list box to add the registrant’s school. When the form is complete, press the ADD button and the registrant will be added.
To Cancel without adding a registrant, simple click on the CANCEL/CLOSE button.
Note
When entering the information for Add Registrant, you must enter in the correct information for Registrant Type, Registered, and Paid or you will not be able to add the registrant.
How to Update or Delete a Registrant
To update or delete a registrant’s information, simply
double-click on the list box in the Registrant Maintenance main window (Fig
4.2.1). The following window will appear.
Fig 4.2.3 Update/Delete Registrant window
The registrant that was double clicked will now appear in the Update/Delete window.
To update the registrant’s information, simply change the information you want and click on the UPDATE button. The information will be updated in the Registrant Maintenance main window.
To delete the registrant’s information, simply click on the DELETE button. All the information for that Registrant will be deleted from the database.
Note
After deleting a registrant, the information will no longer be available for use.
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Contest Maintenance is used to add, update, and delete contests to the CRS database. It is also a portal to the Room Maintenance window.
The Contest Maintenance window has a list box with a list of all the Contests in the database, an ADD button, LIST button, Room Maintenance button and CANCEL/CLOSE button as seen in Fig 4.3.1.
Fig. 4.3.1 Contest Maintenance Main Window
Note
You must first add a room before you are able to add a contest.
How to add a contest
Adding a contest is easy. From the Contest’s main
maintenance screen (Fig. 4.2.1), press on the ADD button. The following screen
will appear.
FIG 4.3.2 Contest Add Screen
Enter in all the contest’s information as directed by the prompts. Simply double-click on the room in the list box to add the contest information. When the form is complete, press the ADD button and the contest will be added.
To Cancel without adding a contest, simple click on the CANCEL/CLOSE button.
Note
When entering the information for Add Contest, you must enter in the correct information for Contest Time. The format is HH:MM:SS.
How to Update or Delete a Contest
To update or delete a contest’s information, simply
double-click on the list box in the Contest Maintenance main window (Fig
4.3.1). The following window will appear.
Fig 4.3.3 Update/Delete Contest window
The contest that was double clicked will now appear in the Update/Delete window.
To update the contest’s information, simply change the information you want and click on the UPDATE button. The information will be updated in the Contest Maintenance main window.
To delete the contests information, simply click on the DELETE button. All the information for that Contest will be deleted from the database.
Note
After deleting a contest, the information will no longer be available for use.
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Room Maintenance is used to add, update, and delete rooms needed for the Contest Maintenance to the CRS database.
To enter the Room Maintenance window, you must click on the ROOM MAINTENANCE button on the Contest Maintenance window. (Fig.4.3.1).
The Room Maintenance window has a list box with a list of all the Rooms in the database, an ADD button, LIST button, and a CANCEL/CLOSE button as seen in Fig 4.4.1.
Fig. 4.4.1 Room Maintenance Main Window
How to add a room
Adding a room is similar to the other adds we have done so
far. From the Room’s main maintenance screen (Fig. 4.2.1), press on the ADD
button. The following screen will appear.
FIG 4.4.2 Room Add Screen
Enter in all the room’s information as directed by the prompts. When the form is complete, press the ADD button and the room will be added.
To Cancel without adding a room, simple click on the CANCEL/CLOSE button.
Note
Remember you must add a room before you are able to add a contest.
How to Update or Delete a Room
To update or delete a room’s information, simply
double-click on the list box in the Room Maintenance main window (Fig 4.4.1).
The following window will appear.
Fig 4.4.3 Update/Delete Room window
The room that was double clicked will now appear in the Update/Delete window.
To update the room’s information, simply change the information you want and click on the UPDATE button. The information will be updated in the Room Maintenance main window.
To delete the room’s information, simply click on the DELETE button. All the information for that room will be deleted from the database.
Note
After deleting a room, the information will no longer be available for use.
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Winner Maintenance is used to add, update, and delete present and past winners of contests to the CRS database.
To enter the Winner Maintenance window, you must click on the WINNER MAINTENANCE button on the Main Menu window. (Fig.4.1.1).
The Winner Maintenance window has a list box with a list of all the winners in the database, an ADD button, LIST button, and a CANCEL/CLOSE button as seen in Fig 4.4.1.
Fig. 4.5.1 Room Maintenance Main Window
How to add a winner
Adding a winner is easy. From the Winner’s main
maintenance screen (Fig. 4.5.1), press on the ADD button. The following screen
will appear.
FIG 4.5.2 Winner Add Screen
Enter in all the winner’s information as directed by the prompts. When the form is complete, press the ADD button and the winner will be added.
To Cancel without adding a winner, simple click on the CANCEL/CLOSE button.
Note
The process of adding a winner is manual. Be careful to enter all winner information correctly.
How to Update or Delete a Winner
To update or delete a winner’s information, simply
double-click on the list box in the Winner Maintenance main window (Fig 4.5.1).
The following window will appear.
Fig 4.5.3 Update/Delete Winner window
The winner that was double clicked will now appear in the Update/Delete window.
To update the winner’s information, simply change the information you want and click on the UPDATE button. The information will be updated in the Winner Maintenance main window.
To delete the winner’s information, simply click on the DELETE button. All the information for that Winner will be deleted from the database.
Note
After deleting a winner, the information will no longer be available for use.
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Team Maintenance is used to add, update, and delete teams to the CRS database.
To enter the Team Maintenance window, you must click on the TEAM MAINTENANCE button on the Main Menu window. (Fig.4.1.1).
The Team Maintenance window has a list box with a list of all the teams in the database, an ADD button, LIST button, a LIST TAM MEMBERS button, a TEAM button, and a CANCEL/CLOSE button as seen in Fig 4.6.1.
Fig. 4.6.1 Room Maintenance Main Window
To list the team, select a team from the TEAM ID listbox and click the TEAM Button. A team id will appear in the TEAM ID text box. The next step is to click the LIST TEAM MEMBERS button and the team will be listed.
How to add a team
Adding a team is still easy but does have a few more
steps. From the Team’s main maintenance screen (Fig. 4.6.1), press on the ADD
button. The following screen will appear.
FIG 4.6.2 Team Add Screen
Adding a One Team
Member team
1. Choose a student from the STUDENTS ABLE TO COMPETE list box.
2. Press ASSIGN TO MEMBER ONE button. This will move the contestant into the Team Member One entry box.
3. Assign a Team ID in the TEAM ID entry Box.
4. Select a contest from CONTEST list box, and then click the ASSIGN CONTEST TO TEAM button.
5. Click the ADD button under TEAM MEMBER ONE frame. This completes the team process.
Adding
a Second Team Member
6. If there are two members in the team.
a. Select the second team member from the STUDENTS ABLE TO COMPETE list box.
b. Click on the ADD TO MEMBER TWO button.
c. Click on the ADD button under TEAM MEMBER TWO
To Cancel without adding a team, simple click on the CANCEL/CLOSE button.
Note
A team may only have one team member and may have at most two members.
How to Update or Delete a Team
To update or delete a team’s information, simply select
the team member to be deleted from the List box. The DELETE button will become
active. Press the DELETE button to delete the member.
Fig 4.6.3 Update/Delete Team window
To delete the team’s information, simply click on the DELETE button. All the information for that Team will be deleted from the database.
To Update a team member, you will have to delete the member and re-enter their information in the ADD Team screen.
Note
After deleting a team, the information will no longer be available for use.
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Chapter 5 |
CRS Reports
CRS reports are designed to help the user receive pertinent information from the CRS Program.
Some of the reports include:
1. Contest by student
2. Teams by school
3. Student by school
4. Team Members by contest
5. Winners by contest
6. No-Show
To receive a copy of the CRS
Reports Manual, send a cash or money order in the amount of $399.99 to:
CASE Group #4
C/O Phillip Jackson
T-0170 Tarleton Station
Stephenville, Texas 76402
An online version of the CRS Manual is available at http://www.htcomp.net/aitp
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