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Retek Merchandizing System. Introduction. Welcome. Introduction to the Retek Merchandizing System (RMS). Today’s Class at a Glance…. Course objectives. Course schedule. When you complete this course you will be able to: Log on and off RMS
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Retek Merchandizing System Introduction
Welcome Introduction to the Retek Merchandizing System (RMS)
Today’s Class at a Glance… Course objectives Course schedule • When you complete this course you will be able to: • Log on and off RMS • Use the Start window to search for and launch data forms • Customize the Start window with buttons and user folders containing access to other Web applications • Use online help • Use search forms to locate information • Use all types of data entry controls • Customize multi-form tables to display the specific data you are interested in • ~ 1 Hour • Mixture of demonstrations and hands-on practice
RMS Defined RMS is the online application that allows you to: … research, view and edit inventory information … Schedule and track inventory-related events
Current vs. Future and Benefits Future Current
Start window The Start window acts like Windows Explorer Folder contents here Folder structure here
Activity 1 – Logging in & Start window navigation Time: 15 min Goal: Log in to RMS; familiarize yourself with the Start window navigation, search and customization functions Reference: • Activity 1 Handout Activity: • Follow the instructions in the handout to log in and then explore the navigation and search functions in the Start window, create a button to launch a form and create and populate a user folder. Debrief: • Go over Questions in Activity 1.
Application overview Data entry forms Search forms Results forms
Application overview Drop-down lists Text entry fields List of Values Calendars
Activity 2 – Exploring data windows Time: 15 min Goal: Search for, view, enter information and customize data tables in form windows. Reference: • Activity 2 Handout Activity: • Follow the instructions in the handout to practice searching, viewing, entering information in form windows, as well as customizing a multi-form window. • Answer some questions concerning the operation of RMS. Debrief: • Go over questions concerning Activity 2.
Three ways to get online help 1. From the application Help menu 2. From the button on the active data window 3. From an explanatory text box in some data windows
What We’ve Accomplished Now that you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: • Log on and off RMS • Use the Start window to search for and launch data forms • Customize the Start window with buttons and user folders containing access to other Web applications • Use online help • Use search forms to locate information • Use all types of data entry controls • Customize multi-form tables to display the specific data you are interested in
Conclusion: Thanks for coming! • Course close • Complete the course evaluation