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Self-Study Workbook
Introduction to Data Collection Tool (DCT)
Course LC67-A

CRAFT Suite of Tools

DCT Release No. 6.4

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Table of Contents
About This Course vlt
WhatYou'llDo ... vii
CourseRequirements . . . . . vii
How To Take This Course viii
What to Read . ix
Using This Workbook 1X

Getting Help. . X
UpdatedDocumentation. . . . X

Activity 1. Understandturg DCT t-l

What You'll Do . . . 1-1
What to Read . 1-1
Activity: Confirming a DCT Installation l-2
Activity: Accessing and Bxiting DCT. . t-3
Accessing DCT. 1-3
Exiting DCT " 7-4
Opening a DCT System File. r-4
Review. 1-5
Answers. 1-5

Activif 2. Entering Data 2-l

What You'll Do 2-1
What to Read 2-r
Activity: Creating a New System File. . " aa
Entering Customer Information
Activity: Importing the CONDA File. . . 2-5
"CONDA File," and "File Import Dialog Box." "
2-5
Copying the CONDA File . " 2-5
Pasting the CONDA File . . 2-5
Importing the CONDA File . . 2-5
Viewing Imported CONDA Data. . 2-6
Review. L-t
Answers. z-6

Activity 3. Exploring the DCT Application 3-1

WhatYou'llDo... 3-1
What to Read . 3-1
Activity: Accessing Help " 3-2
Accessing the Heip Contents 3-2
Printing a Help Topic " 3-2
Using the Search Function 3-3
Using the Glossary and Features Buttons 3-4
Using Context-Sensitive Help " 3-5
Review. 3-5
Answers. 3-7

Activity 4. Designing System-Wide Data 4-l

WhatYou'llDo... 4-1
What to Read 4-7
Enabling the Carry Down Option 4-2

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Activity: Configuring General System Data . . 4-3

Setting CodeLength 4-3
Configuring SIO Ports 4-5
Modifying System Parameters and System Timers 4-6
Activity: Working with Feature Access Codes . 4-8
Modifying a Feature Access Code . 4-8
Adding Feature Access Codes. 4-8
Review . . 4-10
Answers 4-71

Activity 5. Assigning a Class of Service 5-1

What You'll Do . . . 5-1
What to Read. . 5-1
Activity: Creating Class of Service Assignments 5-2
Working in the Class of Service Window. 5-2
Activity: Creating LCR Class of Service Assignments 5-1
Working in the LCR Class of Service Window . . . 5-l
Activity: Setting-Up Class of Service Changeover ... . 5-10
SettingtheDaytimeCOSChangeover.. ...5-10
Setting the Nighttime COS Changeover . . . . 5-11
Review . " 5-I2
Answers 5-74

Activity 6. Setting-Up Feature Button Tables 6-7

WhatYou'11Do... 5-1
What to Read. . 6-1
Activity: Working in the Feature Button Tables Window" 6-2
Setting-up a Feature Button Table . 6-2
Using a Defauit Button Table . 6-3
On-Your-Own: "".. 6-5
Review :."."" 6-6
Answers 6-1

Activity 7. Setting-Up Stations 1-l

What You'll Do " . . 7-r
What to Read" . 7-1
Enabling the Carry Down Option t-z
Activity: Setting-IJp Stations and Editing Personal Data . . J -J

Setting-Up a Single Line Analog Station t-3

Setting-Up a Multiline Station 7-6
Applying a Template. 7-10
Using Mass Definition for Stations 1-11
On-Your-Own: .... I -14
Viewing Stations in a Spreadsheet. . . . 7 -r9
Review 7 _1'.)

Answers l-23

Groups
Activity 8. Setting-Up 8-1
WhatYou'11Do".. 8-i
What to Read. . 8-1
Activity: Setting-Up an Attendant Group . 8-2
Activity; Setting-Up Software Groups. 8-4
Setting-Up a Hunt Group . 8-4
Setting-Up a Connect Group. 8-5

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Working with a Pick Up Group 8-6

Setting-Up a Speed Dial Group 8-8
Setting-Up a Communication Group 8-10
Activity: Performing a Global Validation 8-11
Correcting Errors After Validation 8-12
Review. 8-13
Answers. 8-14

Activity 9. Creating Trunk Groups 9-l

What You'll Do . . . 9-1
What to Read . 9-1
Activity: CreatingTrunk Groups . . . . . 9-2
Setting-Up a DID Translation. . 9-5
Working in the Trunk Features/Parameters Window 9-6
Creating aSystemMusic Channel .. . . 9-1
Creating a DISA Group. 9-9
Review. 9-i 1

Answers. 9-12

Activity 10. Setting-Up Least Cost Routing . . . " 10-1

WhatYou'llDo ".. 10-i
What to Read . i0-1
Activity: Setting-Up Least Cost Routing Tables" 70-2
Setting-Up the LCR Time Schedule . . . . 70-4
Defining Values for the Area/Office Code Resffict Table 10-7
Defining the Routing Order for a Call . 10-8
Creating Digit Strings . . 10-11
Review. i0-i3
Answers" .."... 10-14

Activity 11. Using the Tools Menu . 11-1

WhatYou'llDo .. 11-i
What ro Read . 11-1
Activity: Running a Second Global Validation. l1-2
Running PortAssignment... 11-3
Running Backup on the DCT Systern File " . Il-4
Running Restore on the DCT System 11-5
Creating Reports 11-6
Transferring Data Electronically. . II-l
Faceplates
Generating 11-8
Review. 11-10
Answers. ...... 11-11

AppendixA.... A-1
Report Course Completion A-2
Course Evaluation A-2

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About This Gourse

What You'll Do
The Data Collection Tool (DCT) is one of several applications that is part of the
Customer Requirements and Fulfillment Tool (CRAFT) suite. It is a Windows-based
application used for entering and configuring customer data for Release 9006 phone
systems. There is usually a lot of information to enter into a DCT file, that is why DCT
accepts imported data along with your typed entries. When you have finished entering
customer data and configuring your DCT file, you canuse the Validate feature to check
your file for conflicts or changes that need to be made.

This course , LC67 , will guide you through data entry and system configuration using
the DCT application on your laptop or workstation PC. You will:
. Access the DCT application.
. Enter and configure customer data in DCT.
. Import a CONDA (Configuration Data) file into DCT.
. Validate your DCT flle.

An advanced course, LC67B, is to be taken after you have finished T897. The
advanced course covers ACD, PhoneMail, data, networking, and perfbrming upgrades
and MAC using the DCT system.

Course Requirements
This course is designed for Installation Specialists (ISs) and Independent Distributors
that need to enter system configuration information for a customer's telephone system
purchase. That system configuration might include standard customer feature
infbrmation such as a station location number; customer name, number, and address;
the division of a station user; and prewire locations.

Prerequisites
You must complete the following training before taking this course:
. Windows training.
. LC81 - Touring the CRAFT Landscape, an (computer-based training) overview of
all CRAFT applications and processes.
. LC82 - Getting Startedwith CRAFT Applications, a (computer-based training)
preview of each CRAFT application using tool simulation"
" TE42 - 9751CBX Release 9006i Soflware Management, wrdlor
. TE96 - 9757 CBX Release 9006i Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance.

Course Materials and Equipment

You must have the following publication and software before taking this course:
. Data Collection TooI Reference Manual, order number: G281-0358-03
. The working file for training activities is installed via SMS in the
c : \ craf t \ crf t-trn directory "

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Karen toprovide . IJse File Manager to copy the boots. kon file into c: \dct54\cdb\conda
SHM statement direCtOry.

You must connect to the Siemens WAN either directly or using a ROAM Dial-In
connection. ROAM Dial-In is an application provided by Siemens that enables remote
dial-up access to the Distributor CRAFT NT server.

How To Take This Course

This course was designed under the premise that everyone has dilferent levels of
understanding about system configuration zmd different skill levels using the
applications associated with the Customer Requirements and Fulfillment Tools
(CRAFT) suite.

Do you prefer learning through hands-on activities? Do you prefer reading the DCT
reference manual first and then working on activities? Flexibility has been designed
into this course so that you can begin reading or working on activities. It is
recommended that new employees read the DCT ref-erence manual before working
through the activities. Experienced learners can start with the hands-on activities and
refer to the chapters as needed.

Use these time estimation tables to help plan your training. The time estimates are
approximations and will vary among individuals based on their experience and
knowledge.
Note: Allow time to take the prerequisites (listed on the previous page) if
necessary"

New Installation Specialists (IS)

Course: Complete: Reading Time: Activity Time:
Part A TEg6
Part B TE91ITE42

Experienced Installation Specialists (IS)

Course: Complete: Reading Time: Activity Time:
Part A TE96
Part B TE97ITE42

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What to Read
The DCT Reference Manual is an in-depth publication about the DCT
application. Each chapter is task-focused with a section that explains concepts
and processes used during system configuration. It also has step-by-step
procedures to guide you through each task. Use the review at the end of each
chapter to check your comprehension" The reference manual is organized into
IJsing theDCT the eleven chapters listed below.
Reference Manuat
. Chapter 1 - Understanding DCT
. Chapter 2 - Installing and Managing DCT
. Chapter 3 - Using DCT Windows
. Chapter 4 - Using DCT
. Chapter 5 - Stirting a New Configuration
. Chapter 6 - Conliguring Stations
. Chapter 7 - Configuring Trunks and Routing
. Chapter 8 - Configuring Attendant Groups and Software Groups
. Chapter 9 - Configuring ACD
. Chapter 10 - Validating and Finalizing the Conflguration
. Chapter 11 - Generating Reports

Using This Workbook

Activities in this course, LC67 A, introduce you to all the basic features and lunctions
in DCT. Use these activities to practice working with DCT. There are scenarios fbr
configuring a new Releas e 9006.4 installation.

Each activity lists "What You'llDo" in thepractice exercise and "Wrat to Read" in the
user guide chapters. "Steps" summarizes the tasks you perfbrm and "Scenario" gives
you a situation that waffants your activities. The "Activity" section lists customer
information and requirements to use when completing the configuration.

Text Conventions
. Information that you select or entel is in bold type.
. IJse default entries if nothing is specified for a field.
. Messages that DCT displays on the screen arc in italics.
. Filenames emd directory paths are typed like this: example " rqt

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Report Course Completion

After you have completed the activities, take the End-of-Course test for DCT. Call the
Central Registration IVR at 800-227-1704 and enter your completion code for the
course LC67 A. You will be prompted to enter your evaluation of the course. Ref'er to
the last activity in this workbook fbr the course evaluation questions and information
about the test.

For more infbrmation about CRAFT training requirements, use Netscape to access
RouteOne. Go to the Education homepage and select the CRAFT Training page.
http : / / routeone . ro1m. com/hrl educate / tool s / craf t
The End-of-Course test for DCT is available on the CRAFT Training page.

You must complete LC81 and LC82 before you can register for LC67A.

Getting Help
If you have questions about DCT when you are working on the activities, use the
following resources for assistance:
. DCT Help to search lbr information or procedures.
. The index in your reference manual to flnd answers to your questions.
. Process maps for the new install, MAC and upgrade processes located in Quality
Systern documents under RouteOne.
. If you have problems with the application or network, or cannot find zmswers to
your questions, thgn call the National Support Center (NSC).

National Support Genter 492-6177

Updated Documentation
You can find the most recent version of all Field Tools release notes, training, user
guides, and helpful tips on RouteOne, at this location on RouteOne"

http: / /routeone. ro1m. com/market/ fldtools

Look under Tools, CRAFT', then the specific CRAFT application for the information
you need.

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Activity 1

Understanding DCT
Data Collection Tool (DCT) is a computer application that is used to collect and
configure information for a customer system file. DCT can be used off-line on a PC or
laptop. Part of the data used by DCT is imported from a Configuration Data (CONDA)
file. CONDA file data and manually entered data is validated or checked by DCT.
Validation creates a list of corrections to be made. After you make corrections to your
DCT system file you can electronically send your output to the Reference Center. The
Reference Center is a Siemens organization that receives DCT output and provides
loadable software with the customer's configuration--basically it is a departrnent that
does database generation.

One great advantage of using DCT is that it gives you the freedom to enter and save
data as you collect it. There is no particular order in which you must enter data. The
application offers you the ability to customize defaults and templates. Three types of
validation enable you to rest assured that the information in your DCT file is correct.

DCT gives you the advantage of automatic and manual port assignments. A wide
variety of reports are available to you, including tnstallation Change Order (ICO)
reports" Finally, DCT enables you to customize and print telephone faceplates.

Your DCT database includes CONDA file information and can include Call Center
Management System (CCMS) server information if you have Automatic Call
Distribution (ACD).

This workbook provides you wittr hands-on experience using DCT. Throughout this
workbook we will irse scenarios based upon a fictitious customer called Boots-R-Us.
These scenarios will help you to understand why you perform certain activities in DCT"

What You'll Do
During this activity, you will:
. Confirm that the DCT application is installed
. Access DCT

What to Read
Data Collection Tool
Reference Manual
This activity uses concepts and procedures from these chapters:
Chapter 1 - Understanding DCT
Chapter 2 - Installing and Managing DCT
Chapter 3 - Using DCT Windows
Chapter4-UsingDCT
Help topic references are at the beginning of each activity.

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Activity: Confirming a DCT lnstallation

lnstalling DGT
DCT should already be installed on yourPC or laptop. The DCT, Release 3 application
is stored in the c: \DCT54 directory.

If DCT is not installed, refer to "Installing and Managing DCT" in Chapter 2 of the
Data Collection Tools rcference manual. If necessary, follow the directions written
there to install DCT.

DCT can be distributed on 3.5 inch, high-density diskettes via the Siemens network,
and is installed on a Windows system. Before installing DCT ensure that you have
enough hard disk space to load the DCT application. DCT requires 25 MB to load,
plus 5 MB to open a database. The total minimum requirement is 30 MB. DCT cannot
be installed unless sufficient hard disk space is available.

lnstalling a New Version of DCT

Installing anew version (or the same version) of DCT does notrequire thatyouremove
the existing version. You can only run one session of DCT at a time. For exarnple, you
cannot have DCT release 2 running and then open DCT64 release 3. To insure that this
does not happen, a Warning dialog box appears if you attempt to run a second session
of DCT.

You must keep DCT 63 for release 9006"3 Moves, Adds, and Changes (MAC)"

Install DCT64 for Hicom 300E v6.4. When you install new versions of DCT54. the
existing release 3, DCT63 apptrications will be overwritten.

Your existing customer databases will not change when you install a new version of
DCT on your PC. However, you cannot open arelease 2 database into the new version
of DCT64. A dialog box appears that asks you to choose another database.

Always read the "Read Me" notice that accompanies anew release of DCT and any
SMR releases.

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Activity: Accessing and Exiting DCT

You will probably work through this course in several sessions. Each time you finish a
session you will want to exit DCT and turn-off your computer. Each time you begin a
session you will want to turn-on your computer, access DCT, and open the "Boots" flle
on which you have been working.

You can access the DCT application from your Windows95 desktop. The application
is stored in the default directory c: \dct64. Your system files will be stored in the
c: \dctbase directory.
Refer to "Installing and Starting DCT" in Chapter 2 of tlrre Data Collection Tools
reference manual. Follow the step-by-step directions below to access the DCT
application.

Accessing DCT

Greating a Shortcut to the DCT Application

You can $eate a short-cut icon on your desktop that can be used to access DCT. A
shortcut points to the location of DCT on your hard disk and goes out and opens DCT
when you double-click on the short-cut.
1. Click the desktop with the right mouse button. (A pop-up menu appears.)

2. Choose New from the menu"

3. Choose Shortcut from the cascading menu. (The Create Shortcut window appears.)

4. Type c: \dct64\dct " exe in the Command Line field.

5. Click Next. (The selected name for the shortcut is dct . exe.)

6. Click Finish. (The oct . exe shortcut icon appears on the desktop.)

7" Double-click the Window Control menu box (in the upper-right corner of each
open window to close each of the windows on the desktop).

8. Double-click the dct. exe icon (to open the DCT application. In a moment the
DCT application is open, but there are no DCT feature windows currenfly open.)

Accessing DCT via the Start Menu

You can also access DCT using the Start menu on your Windows desktop.
1. Click Start on the Windows Desktop. (The Start menu opens.)

2. Choose Programs.

3. Click CRAFT.
4. Choose Data Collection Tool Rel 6.4. (In a moment the DCT application is open.)

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Note: You can also access DCT by clicking the Start menu, choosing Run, typing
c: \dct64\dct. exe, and pressing Enter.

Exiting DCT
You can exit the DCT application by doing the following:
1. Choose System, Exit from the menu.
Note: You can also exit the application by double-clicking on the Application
Control menu box.

Opening a DCT System File

You can open an existing DCT system file by doiqg_.lthe following:
1. Clickthe Openbutton at the top of the screen (The Open a System window
tffi
appears. The existing DCT files will be displayed in the System Name list on the
left side of the window.)
2. Double-click on the file you wish to open. The file will open, however, no windows
will open. The filename will append to "DCT Application" in the Title Bar"
Note: You can type Ctl+O to access the Open a System window" Keyboard
commands are displayed beside their menu counterparts.

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Review
Refer to the DCT Reference Manual and the activity to answer these questions. The
answers are on the page following this review.
1. The Data Collection Tool (DCT) application i
a. used to configure customer data
b. used to create a file to send to the Reference Center

c. one of several CRAFT tools

d. A1l of the above

2. TruelFalse. When installing DCT, any previously installed DCT application-

version 2 is overwritten.

3. True/ False. When installing DCT, any previously installed DCT application-
version 3 is overwritten.

4. TruelFalse" You can have more than one version of DCT installed on your FC.

5. True/ False. Existing customer databases change when you install a new version of
DCT on your PC"

6. Access the DCT application from the Desktop by choosing the

a. Run feature
b" Start menu
c" Access button
d. Both A and B
7. Your system files will be stored in the c : \ directory.

8. The DCT, Release3 applicatton is stored in the c: \ directory.

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Answers
1. d. All of the above
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False
6" d. Both A and B

7. dctbase
8. dct64

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Activity 2
Entering Data
Scenario: The western boot distributer, Boots-R-Us, met with Siemens and discussed
what was needed to complete their telephone system. The company headquarters is in
Texas. They have purchased a 9006 Model 30EX telecommunications system.

Now, it is your job as Installation Specialist (IS) to meet with a representative lrom
Boots-R-Us and enter information in DCT that will configure their 9006 Model 30EX
telecommunication system. The Boots-R-Us telecommunications system has all the
components shown in the illustration below. You will configure their system by
entering the following information in DCT.
. The Boots-R-Us Company headquarters will have four digit extension numbers thal
always begin with number 2.For example,2229.
. They will have one Attendant Console (ATC) that will receive and route calls.
. Their trunking will include: four CO trunks that function both ways, six outgoing
WATS trunks, six incoming DID trunks, and one DISA trunk.

Attendant Console (ATC) (4) CO tnrnks

(Central Office)
Boots-R-Us
Headquarters

(6) outgoing WATS

Hicom V6.4
Model 30EX @ide-Area Telephone Service)
Telephones
(6) DID trunks
@irect Inward Dialiirg)

(i) DISA trunk

Ext.:2XXX (Direct Inward System Access)

What You'll Do
During this activity, you will:
.
@ .
Create a new system file
Enter customer information
. Import a CONDA File

What to Read
This activity uses concepts and procedures from this chapter:
Chapter 5 - Starting a New Configuration
Help topic references are at the beginning of each activity.
Data Collection Tool
Reference Manua!

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Activity: Creating a New System File

You can create new DCT database file by clicking the New System button" New illes
a
are stored on the hard disk in c : \dctbase. Be aware of the fact that you cimnot create
a new file while a file is open. You must close an open file before creating a new one"

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to create a new file.

Help topic reference: "System Menu," click on New... and read "New Option""

1. Click the New System button on the top-left side of the toolbar.
(The Create New System dialog box appears.)

2. Type Boots in the System Name fleld.

Note: You must type a name that is from one to eight characters.

3. Click OK. (A dialog box appears stating that the DCT application is working. The
filename, Boots, is appended to the words "DCT Application" in the Title Bar. The
Customer Information window appears.)
Note: You will usually have to use the mouse pointer to click OK in the DCT
application. The DCT application does not consistently fbllow the Windows
axiom where pressing the Enter key is the same as clicking OK.

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Entering Customer lnformation

The Customer Information window gathers customer-specific information. Most of the
information in the window is optional, however the system number is required during
global validation (see illustration below).

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to enter customer infbrmation.

1. Type Boots-R-Us

2. Press Enter. (The insertion point is in the Address fleld.)

Note: You can move the insertion point from field to field by pressing Enter, Tab,
or clicking in a field. You can select the content of a fleld by double-clicking
on the field. Certain fields, such as the Cutover Date field, will reveal a
separate window when you double-click on them.

3. Enter the data shown in the illustration below.

Required during
validation

Data provided by
the CONDA fiie

Note: The CONDA file provides data for the fields at the bottom of the Customer
Information window. The status of the CONDA reflects whether you have
a pre-logged, logged, or booked CONDA.

4. Click Done. (The data you entered into the window is saved.)

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Note: Pressing Alt+D is the same as choosing Done with your mouse pointer. An
undedined letter in a command or on a button name means that you can
press the Alt key plus the underlined letter's key to activate the command or
button.
Clicking the Cancel button closes a window without saving changes.

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Activity: lmporting the CONDA File

The CONDA flle provides data to fields in the Customer lnformation, Purchased
Features, emd System Capacity windows under the Features menu. The CONDA file
also provides data about the Telephony Shelf, Hard Disk Shelf, and the
Server/Switching Unit (SWU) Shelf. These shelves are displayed in Hardware under
the Features menu.

Help topic reference: "CONDA File," and "File trmport Dialog Box."

Copying the CONDA File

There is a CONDA llle filled with data about Boots-R-Us tbr you to work with
throughout this course. You must save the CONDA file in the "CONDA" directory
on your hard disk before it can be imported into DCT.

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to save your CONDA file in the
CONDA directory.
1. Click the Minimize button lffi (b minimize the DCT application window).

2. Access boots . kon, the CONDA file. (The CONDA file is installed via SMS in the
c : \dct64\reI900 e . a directory.)

3. Click boots . kon (to highlight it).

4. Choose Edit, Copy from the menu.

Pasting the CONDA File

1. Click Start on the Windows desktop.

2. Choose Run from the menu" (The Run window appears.)

3. Type c: \dct64\cdb\conda in the Open field.
4. Click OK. (The CONDA directory window is open.)
5. Choose Edit, Paste from the menu. (The boots " kon file is pasted into the
CONDA directory window.

6. Close all of the windows on the desktop.

7. Click the DCT application icon in the taskbar (to maximize DCT).

lmporting the GONDA File

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to import and view CONDA file data.
1" Choose System, Import frorn the menu.

2. Choose Import Files from the cascading menu. (The Import Files dialog box
appears.)

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3. Select the drive and directory in which your CONDA file resides. (The path is
c: \dct64\cdb\conda.)
4. Select CONDA Files (*.kon) fiom the List Import Files of Type list box (if
necessary.)

5. Select the booLs . kon file"

6. Click Import. (A dialog box appears saying that the import is in progress.)

7. Click Cancel. (The Import Files dialog box is closed).

Viewing lmported CONDA Data

1. Choose Features, Customer Information from the menu.

2. Yiew the tlottom portion of the Customer Information window. (The System
Type, Config Name, Status, Version #, and Quote ID fields are now filled.)

Copying and Pasting the Quote lD into the System Number Field
A newly installed system does not have a system number established. The system
number is required during global validation. In the System Number field, copy the
Quote ID number that the CONDA provided.

Help topic reference: "Sysfem Number Field"

1. Double-click the Quote ID field (to select the quote ID number).

2. Choose Edit, Copy from the menu.

3. Click in the System Number field (to position your insertion point).

4. Choose Edit, Paste from the monu. (The number is pasted.)

5. Click Done. (The data you entered into the window is saved.)

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Review
Refer to the DCT Reference Manual and the activity to answer these questions. The
answers are on the page following this review.
1. The CONDA file provides data to fields in the window, under the
Features menu.

e. Customer Information
f. Purchased Features
g. System Capacity
h. All of the above
2. You can advance from field to field within the same window by
a. pressing Tab
b. clicking in the next field
c. pressing Enter
d. All of the above
3. Where will you get data for the System Type, Version #, and Quote ID fields?

4. What happens when you double-click on the Cutover Date field?

5. True/False. You can have more than one system file open simultaneously.

6. Whatis themaximumlength of anew systemname?

7 . TruelFalse. New system files are stored in the c : \dctbase directory.

8" Save entries made in a window by clicking the button.

a. Save

b" Done
c. Cancel
d. oK
9. CONDA is an acronym foq
a. Call-Out Network Device Activation
b. Conflguration Data
c. Computer Operation Data Account
d. Configured On/Off Dialing

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Answers
1. d. All of the above
2. d. All of the above

3. From the CONDA file

4. The Calendar Screen appears

5. False

6. 8 characters
7. True

8. b. Done

9. b. Configuration Data

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