Keri Systems TAP100 - Manual (Page 11)

TAP100 Application Software Manual
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The Status Message Line
At the bottom of the menu screen is a status message line (see Figure 1). The status message
line displays information about the command in progress. When working with complex
commands, don’t neglect the status message line. It can assist you in tracking where you are in
the command or prompt you for the type of information to be entered.
The Pull-Down Menus
Selecting a pull-down menu from the menu bar will cause a list of items to appear. Typically,
these items will allow the operator to execute a command function. However, some items will, in
turn, cause a sub-menu to appear, supporting the more complex commands. Commands and
sub-menus will be explained in detail in a later section.
Table 1 - Pull-Down Menu Summary
Cards create a card file, enroll and void cards, assign access levels
Transactions create a transaction file, manage transaction/event data
Readers manage a single reader or a global set of readers, monitor a reader
Utilities manage time zone, PIN, and timing functions
Setup basic system configuration and communications port configuration
The Network Communication Sprite
Whenever an operation requires communication with networked control units a small, rotating
sprite appears in the lower left-hand corner of the main menu screen (see Figure 1). This sprite
continues rotating until communication has completed and control has been returned to the main
menu. When communication is being established, the sprite is white on a blue background. When
data is being transferred, the sprite is white on a green background.
The Info and Quit Menu Options
The two remaining items on the menu bar each perform one task.
The Info Option
The Info menu option displays the TAP100 software revision, the software copyright, and the
amount of computer memory available for the system software to use.
Figure 2 - Info Menu Option Information
PROXNET/TAP-100 VERSION x.xx
© 1993-1995 Keri Systems, Inc.
xxxxxx bytes free memory
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