On-Line Manual
Client Vehicle Invoice Accounts Ledger Parts Orders Utilities Docket Workshop
The Main Menu page consists of the engine
graphic headed by the Main Menu options at the top. All program functions start
from this screen.
After the initial installation, several options will not
be available (greyed out). These options become available as information is
entered into the system. eg. All the Vehicle options are unavailable as there
are no vehicles in the system. A new vehicle cannot be added to the system until
the owner's details are added. (A vehicle requires an owner as vehicles can't
pay bills!). Adding clients then their vehicles is a good place to start.
The underlined letter in each menu option is the
"Hotkey" for each menu option. Selection of the Main Menu options
may be made by either clicking the option with the mouse or by typing the hotkey
letter. eg. To select the Vehicle option, press the V key. The vehicle drop
down menu appears.
To select an option from the "Drop Down Menu",
click the option with the mouse or type the hotkey corresponding to your choice.
Alternatively, use the Up or Down arrow keys to highlight the option required,
then press the Enter key.
Some of the drop down menu options are accompanied with a "Ctrl+". These key combinations are shortcuts available from the Main Menu screen. From the Main Menu screen, type the letter corresponding to the option you wish to select while pressing and holding the "Ctrl" key. eg. To select "Vehicle History" from the Main Menu screen, press the "H" key while pressing and holding the Ctrl key. (Ctrl+H) This has the same effect as selecting "Vehicle" from the Main Menu options then selecting "Vehicle History" from the vehicle drop down menu.
For further instructions about selecting and moving about within the program
see "Search and Select Methods".