Scroll Bar
Teacher Assistant 1.0

Scroll Bar

The scroll bar indicates the current file position relative the the start and end of the data bank. You may drag the scroll bar to move quicker to the desired record. If you enable the Preview option in the Edit menu, you will be able to see the contents of each record when you drag the scroll bar.

See also:

Edit Menu

Using Teacher Assistant 1.0


File Menu

New

Clears the current data bank and starts a fresh one.

Open

Loads a data bank file.

Save

Saves the currently loaded data bank file.

Save As

Saves the data bank into another name.

Print Preview

Generates a WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) Print Preview of the currently loaded data bank. Use this feature to simulate your printout before you print. Saves paper!

Print

Prints the currently loaded data bank.

Exit

Quits Teacher Assistant 1.0.

See also:

The WYSIWYG Print Preview

Tips


Edit Menu

Update

Updates the current record.

Cancel

Restores the current record to its original state.

Find

Searches for a text. The whole contents of the data bank file will be scanned.

Find Previous

Repeats last find command.

Jump To

Jumps to a specified record number.

Preview

Toggles Preview Mode on or off. Preview Mode allows you to view the contents of every record as you drag the scroll bar up or down.

Set Header Anchor

Defines the current record as the Header Anchor. A Header is made up of the Name of School, Year, Name of Teacher and Grade fields. Setting the Anchor will tell Teacher Assistant 1.0 to duplicate the Header section for subsequent new records. Very useful when you are editing a list for a single class with the same Header data.

See also:

Tips


Records Menu

Previous

Moves to the record directly before the current one.

Next

Moves to the record directly after the current one.

Delete

Deletes the current record.

Add

Adds a new record.

List

Lists existing records using the Lister.

See also:

Lister

Tips


Sort Menu
Sorting a data bank

Go to the Sort menu and select the Secondary Range option. You will see a pop-up menu appear. Choose the secondary range of your preference. (You may wish omit specifying the secondary range.)

Then, go back to the Sort menu and choose the primary range among the listed options. The sorting mechanism will kick in after this.

You can also click on the Sort button on the main window as a short-cut. However, this is only possible if you have earlier specified a primary sorting range.

Observe that the status bar will turn yellow on magenta when the printing is in progress.

See also:

Printing a data bank

Tips


Bookmark Menu

Mark Current

Defines the current record as a bookmark. You will be able to access the current record much quicker through the Bookmark Menu once it is defined as a bookmark.

Unmark Current

Removes the current record as a bookmark. Available only if the current record is defined as a bookmark.

Bookmark listing

Lists the defined bookmarks for the current data bank.

Unmark All

Clears the list of bookmarks.

See also:

Using Teacher Assistant 1.0

Tips


Setup Menu

AutoLoad

Specifies the file Teacher Assistant 1.0 will load up upon startup.

Auto Update

Checking this option will instruct Teacher Assistant 1.0 to update any changes to a record automatically. If this option is disabled, Teacher Assistant 1.0 will prompt you each time it detects a change in a record.

New Page

Specifies whether Teacher Assistant 1.0 will print each record in a separate page when generating a print-out of the current data bank.

Printer Fonts

Chooses the printer fonts for printing.

Confirm Delete

Forces Teacher Assistant 1.0 to seek your confirmation each time you delete a record.

Load Read Only

Forces Teacher Assistant 1.0 to load up a file in Read Only Mode by default.

Read Only

Toggles the current mode between Read Only and Conventional. Changes can only be made in Conventional Mode. However, one must be careful not to toggle the modes too frequently. Teacher Assistant 1.0 will accept changes in Conventional Mode although the file was loaded up in Read Only Mode.

Save Settings On Exit

Saves current settings upon exiting.
You can also force Teacher Assistant 1.0 to save the current settings without exiting by holding down the Shift key and proceed as if you were exiting. Teacher Assistant 1.0 will then save the current session's settings without exiting.

See also:

Tips


Contents
Teacher Assistant

Version 1.0 Revision B
Serial Number: 0038-0-2-006-008-CS

Copyright © 1993-1995 Chiam Yih Wei.
All Rights Reserved.

Overview

Using Teacher Assistant 1.0

Tips

Registration

Customizing Teacher Assistant 1.0


Lister

Get

Goes into the record highlighted in the list box.

Cancel

Closes the Lister and returns you to the main window.

Find

Searches for a psrticular text.

Tabs

Adjusts the tab stops of the List box. Values must be greater than 80.

Alternate

Switches between displaying the name of student, I.D. Number and Birth Date and the address field.


Overview

What is Teacher Assistant 1.0?

Teacher Assistant 1.0 is a teacher's class list manager. Use it to manage your class' student list.

It allows you to store up to 100 records in a single data bank file. The internal editor lets you access your data banks easily. Other features including searching, WYSIWYG print preview function, printing, bookmarking and sorting are also available.

An on-line help is included. Teacher Assistant 1.0 is SHAREWARE. You may use Teacher Assistant 1.0 on a trial basis for not more than 30 days, after which you must register to continue using it. Failure to register is a direct violation of the United States and international copyright laws.

CUSTOMIZATION OF TEACHER ASSISTANT 1.0 IS AVAILABLE FOR A SMALL ADDITIONAL FEE.

Teacher Assistant 1.0 needs a few other files in order to run. They include:
vbrun300.dll	ver.dll	commdlg.dll	cmdialog.vbx

See also:

Using Teacher Assistant 1.0

Registration

Customizing Teacher Assistant 1.0


Registration

Teacher Assistant 1.0 is SHAREWARE. Please register if you want to use Teacher Assistant 1.0 for more than the 30-day trial period. Failure to comply with this condition is a violation of United States and international copyright laws.

 When you register, you will receive unique Registration Number which you will be able to use to disable the ShareWare notice. You will also be informed of the next upgrade for Teacher Assistant. Your support for ShareWare is greatly appreciated.

To register, print out the document in REGISTER.TXT and mail it together with the registration fee of US$15.00 (preferably in cash or a demand draft made payable to CHIAM YIH WEI) to:

CHIAM YIH WEI,
1, JLN LANG PERUT PUTIH 10,
KEPONG BARU, 52100 KL, MALAYSIA,

Feedbacks and comments regarding Teacher Assistant 1.0 are also appreciated. Contributors of suggestions that are eventually implemented will be credited accordingly.

Teacher Assistant 1.0 is modeled after Data Bank 2.20, also by the same author.

You may also reach me through e-mail at: eng40263@nus.sg.

THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS-IS". NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE AS TO IT OR ANY MEDIUM IT MAY BE ON. ANY REMEDY FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM IT, INCLUDING SUCH FROM NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, EVEN AFTER NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

See also:

Customizing Teacher Assistant 1.0


Using Data Bank 2.10
Using Teacher Assistant 1.0

How to:

Create and edit a data bank

Sort a data bank

Generate a print-out of a data bank

See also:

Tips

The program interface:

File Menu

Edit Menu (includes the Update and Cancel buttons)

Records Menu (includes the Previous, Next, List, Delete and Add buttons)

Sort Menu (includes the Sort button)

Bookmark Menu

Setup Menu

Scroll Bar


Tips

Comfirm Delete option

Enable this option all times except when attempting to clear-up an existing data bank. This option will avoid any accidental erasures of records. Records that are erased cannot be recovered!

Using Bookmarks

Bookmarks can be set just like in diaries. A maximum of 10 bookmarks can be put anywhere in a data bank. The defined bookmarks are listed in the Bookmark menu.

Load Read Only option

Check this option if you rarely edit your data banks. This option will set the default mode to Read Only. Therefore, all files are Read Only unless otherwise specified explicitly.

Using the Lister

Teacher Assistant 1.0 comes with an enhanced Lister which displays the telephone numbers, birthdates, surnames and given names of each record. The Lister may be left in the background while you edit the current record. It acts as a very good index list for quick referencing and searching.

Using the WYSIWYG Print Preview

Teacher Assistant 1.0 comes with a Print Preview feature. Use it to simulate the printout for your data bank. A WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) Print Preview is generated.


Creating a data bank
Creating and editing a data bank

Getting started

To create a data bank, click on the New option in the File menu. Then, enter the 6 different fields as you would enter into your conventional address book. You may opt to leave any section blank. The Address and Miscellaneous fields can accept multi-line entries.
Then, click on the Update button. You have just created your first record.
Click on the Add button to add subsequent records to the current data bank.
To save the file, choose the Save or Save As option in the file menu.

Editing a data bank

Move through your data bank using the Previous and Next buttons as well as the scroll bar located at the right side of the main window. You can also access the Edit and Records menus to do similar functions.
The Edit menu contains two additional options. The Jump To... option allows you to jump to a specified record. The Preview option allows you to scan through your entire data bank by draging  the scroll bar up or down.

See also:

Sorting a data bank

Printing a data bank


Printing a data bank

Select the Print... option in the File menu. A common dialog box will appear. Specify the relevant settings and click OK. The title bar of the main window will read "Press Esc to cancel... Printing copy # of #". To cancel the printing, simply press Esc.

Observe that the status bar will turn yellow on magenta when the printing is in progress.

You may also generate a Print Preview using the Print Preview feature.

See also:

The WYSIWYG Print Preview

Sorting a data bank

Tips


Customization
Customizing Teacher Assistant 1.0

Teacher Assistant 1.0 was modeled after Data Bank 2.20. Both programs are written by Chiam Yih Wei. (Chiam is my surname, Yih Wei are my given names)

You may have Teacher Assistant 1.0 customized to suit your exact needs by contacting the author at:

Internet: eng40263@nus.sg

Surface mail address:
CHIAM YIH WEI,
1, JLN LANG PERUT PUTIH 10,
KEPONG BARU, 52100 KL, MALAYSIA.

An additional fee of US$5 to US$15 is payable to the author for the customization, depending on the degree of changes needed.

See also:

Registration


Print Preview
The WYSIWYG Print Preview

Navigating the Print Preview

The Vertical Scroll Bar on the left side of the window controls the current page which the Preview is showing.

The Vertical Scroll Bar on the right side controls the current vertical view port of the Preview.

The Horizontal Scroll Bar on the bottom controls the current horizontal view port of the Preview.

The little button situated at the meeting point of the two view port controlling scroll bars is used to refresh the Preview should the need arise.

Using the Print Preview

You the Print Preview feature extensively before you actually print out your data bank. This Preview will show you what your printout will look like (ie the font, the font size and the data you enter). Note that the Print Preview will not show data which are clipped off because it cannot fit into one full page.

See also:

Tips