FILE:
The "folder" 
icon found below and to the right of File offers these same
choices.
| Open |
Allows the user to open a calf, cow,
or sire file for input, to edit, or deleting data.
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| Print Screen |
Allows the user to print the current
screen.
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| Exit |
Allows the user to exit the program. |
FORMS:
The "legal pad" 
icon under Import offers these same options.
| Blank Input Forms |
Allows the user to manually enter calf
data.
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| Cow Worksheets |
Allows the user to manually enter cow
data.
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| Replacement Worksheet |
Allows the user to enter data on replacements. |
REPORTS:
The "printer" 
icon below and to the left of Reports offers these same options.
| Calf Reports |
Allows the user to obtain, the Calf Reference
List-Birth, Weaning, Background, Replacement, Feedlot, and Carcass
Reports. The Herd Analysis Report lists various individual and group
reports, along with a comparison of their herd performance to another
typical herd performance. Post Weaning-Background, Yearling, Feedlot,
Carcass, and Calf Notes Reports are available also.
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| Cow Reports |
Allows the user to obtain the Cow Reference
List, Culling Reference List, various Lifetime Progeny Reports, Breeding
Report, Conception Report, Pedigree Report, Performance Report, and
Cow Notes Report.
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| Sire Reports |
Allows the user to obtain the Sire Reference
List, Pedigree Report, Performance Report, and the Sire Notes Report.
|
| Herd Reports |
Allows the user to obtain the Herd Reference
List. |
IMPORT:
The user has the opportunity to convert their records from DOS to Windows.
SETUP:
The "magnifying glass" 
icon below Reports and Imports offers these same options.
| Herd |
Allows the user an opportunity to identify
the herd. Herd Identification must be done before any other records
can be entered into the CHAPS 2000 program.
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| Bull Turn Out Date |
These dates must be as accurate as possible
as the program generates reports on the dates that you
provide. Think carefully before entering any dates as incorrect dates
will generate inaccurate reports.
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| Preferences |
Allows the user an opportunity to enter
calf miscellaneous code labels of their choice, EPD miscellaneous
labels of choice, and to select the sorting order for the cows.
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| SPA Preferences |
Allows the user an opportunity to enter
pregnancy records of the cows for comparison of their records with
another typical SPA record. |
UTILITIES:
| Update Notes |
Allows the user an opportunity to update
or add notes on the calves, cows, and sires.
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| Database |
Allows the user an opportunity to compact,
repair, and view the database. A password for viewing the database
is necessary. The user can also transport an archive database to
a current database. |
HELP
| Getting Started |
The proper procedure for data entry is
listed here. Carefully follow the list to avoid program errors.
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