Introduction to setting parameters

The Parameters screen allows all the parameters that control the way in which RefTracker operates for your library, to be viewed or changed. Supervisors can view these parameters, and administrators can change them.

Parameter values can only be changed where they are displayed in a text box or as a drop down box. In this training we will only discuss parameters that can be changed.

Please refer to the help system for full details of the implications of each parameter.

Most changes in parameters are effective immediately, however there are some parameters that do not effect the operation of the system for a particular user, until next time that user signs on.

Throughout this training, and the RefTracker help system, parameters are referred to by the number appearing to their left on the Parameter screen.

There are many parameters so they have been grouped into logical groups.

To choose the parameter group that you want to work with, select the desired parameter group from the Select parameter group drop down box, at the top of the Parameters screen.

In this training we will discuss the impact of each parameter. We suggest that you make changes as each parameter is discussed, Save settings for each page, and at the end of this training, examine how the system is operating as you and your staff work with questions, then make any further changes, as required.

Exercise:

In System management/Parameters, identify Select parameter group and choose 0) Systems if this is not already showing.