Before You Begin - Important Information

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.

Purpose of This Guide

This guide provides reference material and instructions for using DataPrecise. It provides you information on:

 

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

Who Should Use This Guide

Users of this guide:

You should be familiar with the concepts of data files and data elements.

Typographical Conventions Used in This Guide

This guide uses the following typographical conventions:

 

This

Indicates

ALL CAPS

The entry should be typed as shown.

lowercase

The entry is variable and user-supplied.

( )

Parentheses are required.

{ }

Optional information you can specify.

TYPEFACE

Examples of actual DataPrecise script syntax.

Italics

Emphasis, and is used when referring to titles of manuals.

Helpful hints or information.

Default.  Will be applied even if the sublevel-keyword is not specified.

Required.

 

If You Need More Help

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:

Obtaining Upgrades From The Internet

You can download the latest version of the DataPrecise software from the following URL:

http://www.accessaba.com.

 

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.

Your Comments Are Welcome

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!