This chapter contains information on how to use this guide, presentation conventions, obtaining assistance from ABA Customer Support, and obtaining updated software, software information, and documentation from the internet.
This guide provides reference material and instructions for using DataPrecise. It provides you information on:
Understanding the data preparation processes
Using the simple scripting language that enables DataPrecise to work with your files
Executing DataPrecise to produce the desired results according to your specifications
Reports and Error Codes
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Information about using and maintaining the KnowledgeBase that enables you to customize how DataPrecise will respond can be found in the DataPrecise KnowledgeBase Administrator documentation |
Users of this guide:
Should have an understanding of the data that DataPrecise will operate upon
Should understand the requirements of the downstream processes that will ultimately utilize the file(s) produced by DataPrecise
You should be familiar with the concepts of data files and data elements.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
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The entry should be typed as shown. |
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The entry is variable and user-supplied. |
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Parentheses are required. |
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Optional information you can specify. |
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Examples of actual DataPrecise script syntax. |
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Emphasis, and is used when referring to titles of manuals. |
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Helpful hints or information. |
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Default. Will be applied even if the sublevel-keyword is not specified. |
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If you have difficulty with a particular function or feature of DataPrecise, first review the section of this guide that deals with the particular function. If the difficulty persists, note carefully the task you were trying to accomplish and any error messages you encountered. Next, contact ABA for assistance.
Use the information below to contact ABA for support:
Customer Support HOTLINE — 800-770-0198
Customer Support E-mail address — support@accessaba.com
ABA Web Site — http://www.accessaba.com
You can download the latest version of the DataPrecise software from the following URL:
New users should send e-mail to support@accessaba.com, or call the ABA Support Hotline at (800) 770-0198 and request access to the DataPrecise file area.
Returning users should click Logon, and then select the I have an ID/Password button. Enter your user ID and password and follow the prompts to the DataPrecise file area.
We appreciate your comments! If you have suggestions for this guide, please let us know. Address your comments to:
ABA, INC.
DOCUMENTATION DEPARTMENT
21 BEACH DRIVE
MYSTIC, CT 06355-3291
Thank you!