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Fixed Assets Tracking System - User Manual
Introduction
The Fixed Assets Tracking System provides a convenient means for maintaining records of valuable assets. The single-user version of the software may be used on one computer, and is ideal for
systems where one person will be managing the asset records. For larger applications, the network
version maintains asset records on a shared central database which can be accessed from many
workstations.
Each asset is uniquely identified with a barcode tracking label. Used with either fixed or portable
scanners, the barcodes make it possible to quickly and accurately collect information about the
location and movement of large numbers of assets.
The Fixed Assets System provides the following features:
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maintains detailed records on each asset
provides check-out and check-in for temporary loans
tracks current location and assigned department for each asset
reconciles physical inventory
prints barcode labels for identifying assets and locations
Installation
Execute the setup.exe file on the release CD-ROM to start the installation process. The installer
program will do almost all the work automatically. By default, the software will be installed in
C:\Program Files\FixedAssets.
The release package includes several TrueType fonts for printing Code 39 barcodes using Word,
Excel, and other standard software packages. These files (named *.ttf) are copied to the installation directory, but are not officially installed in Windows. To install these fonts, click on Start ->
Settings -> Control Panel -> Fonts, and then click on File -> Install New Font and browse to the
C:\Program Files\Fixed Assets folder. Select all of the fonts and click Install.
The Fixed Assets System normally signs on to databases as user Admin with no password. If the
Microsoft Access databases on your system are password-protected you will need to add the
following options to the command line or shortcut used to run the Fixed Assets program:
/uid=<user identification>
/pwd=<password>
The first time you run the Fixed Assets program, you will be asked to enter a license key (found on
the release CD-ROM). If you are installing this software as a demonstration, which limits you to 25
asset records, simply click on Install as Demonstration.
When the Main Menu appears, click on the Settings button. You will be asked to enter a password;
this is not designed as a high security measure, only a means for deterring casual browsing. The
password is:
CONFIG
The Settings screen will appear.
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