 E. CustomisationSections A to D of this Manual explain how to use the standard version of System21c.
However, one of the strengths of System21c is that it can be customised, to meet specific business requirements.
More complex customisation is best carried out by Innovation21c Ltd, but simpler customisation is within the capability of the company using System21c, provided they have some basic knowledge of Microsoft Access 2007.
This process is facilitated by the fact that System21c has been specifically designed to make it easy for end-users to customise.
This section only provides an introduction to the subject. Please email us for more details.
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E.1 MenusAll System21c menus are set up via the Switchboard Manager. This makes them easy to change, for instance if you wish to add a new report you have written to the menu system.
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E.2 MacrosMacros are easy to create and amend in Access 2007, using drag-and-drop.
System21c already has macros set up for all its main functionality. These macros can be edited, or new macros created. For instance, to provide further automation.
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E.3 QueriesMuch of the functionality of System21c depends upon queries, which take data from one or more tables.
It is easy to add new queries for specific purposes, using the Query wizard, and we can provide specifications of all the System21c tables to assist you in this process.
Note also that, when developing your own queries, much of the data stored in MOA itself is available to you, as well as the data that System21c stores in its own tables.
It is recommended, though, that you do not edit the existing queries, as there is a danger of inadvertently damaging functionality. It is usually better to create a new query, perhaps by copying and pasting an existing query.
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E.4 ReportsSystem21c does not contain many reports, as most reports required in day to day use are generated within MOA.
However, it is fairly easy to modify existing reports (eg labels), or to add new reports if you wish.
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E.5 FormsMost Access tables in System21c have a corresponding form, allowing the data in that table to be edited.
We do not recommend changing the standard forms. However, new forms can be created by copying and pasting the standard forms.
It is recommended that you do not change the two forms which display order details, as they include embedded VBA code.
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E.6 TablesWe would not recommend customising the Access tables in System21c, other than perhaps adding extra fields. Adding new tables, though, is fairly easy.
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E.7 VBA codeWe have tried to ensure that most System21c functionality is provided via Macros, as they are easy to understand and edit.
However, in a small number of cases this could not be done, namely:
a) Field-based processing within the System21c order screens
b) Generation of customer emails
c) Generation of MOA import files
We would not recommend that this VBA code is changed.
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