Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course explains how to create and format graphs for presentation on various types of platforms.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Use the DECODE function to make reports easy to read
Apply the EDIT function to manipulate fields
Use INCLUDES and EXCLUDES for character string screening
Use masks to retrieve specific information
Use sum of value tests with statements to determine the amount and type of information screened
Use compound logic to retrieve specific information
Store lists of screening values as text files

Topics: 
Course Conventions and Databases
DECODE and EDIT
INCLUDES and EXCLUDES
Screening on Masked Fields
Screening Accumulated Data
Additional Screening Procedures

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.