General Notes and Features about the programs
An innovative solution to fill out code forms by computerizing them in a user friendly
manner just point-and-click and most of the work is done!
With our set up feature you'll never need to enter in your company name or address as well
as your stamp numbers, expiration dates or your inspection agencies information. This data
is automatically entered each time a new record is created.
The entire form is visible on the computer screen with complete flexibility allowing you
to go anywhere with in the form, scroll up or down, tab to any location even on two sided
forms, including zoom features.
Filling in data with pull down windows only requires a click the mouse. Editing the
contents of a pull down window is just as easy. In all pull down fields there is an edit
button to simply click with your mouse and directly type in anything you would like to add
to pull down list.
With the aid of the built-in spell checker, this will surely help prevent those forms from
being returned for accidentally misspelled words.
Record quantity of each different form is visible within each form right on screen as well
as print preview. The about CodeForms gives you complete information on how to contact us
in the event that you need any additional technical support or would like to buy other
products as well as a direct link to our WebSite.
For repetitive type equipment master forms can be set up to suit your standard product
line then they can be brought up to make any minor changes.
Any form may be retrieved from the database by using the find function. With query
abilities on any field once the particular form is brought up on the screen simply click
the copy button make whatever changes are necessary such as serial number, National Board
No. and date and another form is completed within moments.
We went to the extra step allowing you to transfer the data from the form you are working
on to one of the supplemental forms by simply clicking the transfer button. You will then
be prompted for which supplemental forms you want to use: U4 U4A U4B.
The data fields on the various forms not only have pop-up windows with edit features on
the fly but they also include the most common and industry standard data normally found on
any of the various forms; such as vessel type, materials, joint efficiencies, jacket
types, impact testing, nozzle types and sizes, flange types and materials, reinforcement
materials, and support information.
The National Board requires their approval to use computer-generated forms. We've made
this task easy for you by including a preprinted letter addressed to the National Board
requesting permission to use computer generated forms.
Keeping track of the national board numbers being used is done automatically each time you
print a form. For test prints or reprints there are special features available so that
they will not add unnecessary records to the National Board log. We also track the last
National Board No. used and show it to you each time a new record is created; allowing the
user to enter the next number.
Printing the forms can be simply done on any Windows supported printer on plain
inexpensive copy paper. On double sided forms the program will pause allowing you to turn
the form over manually feed back in and can continue printing the second side with a click
of the mouse. Duplex printing is also supported by this program.
CodeForms By Platcom is a true 32-bit Windows 95, 98 and NT/2000 XP XP Pro operating program complete
with an automated install program and full Windows features. Each time you create a new
form only the data is automatically saved and not the form itself saving valuable disk
space on your local drive or network environment.
Installation options. The default is to install to a local drive such as C:. You also have
the option of installing the data to a network drive such as F: as well as full networking
capabilities for multi-users.