Introduction to Grids in TASS.web Video

This video introduces grid style programs in TASS.web, which allow users to display and update multiple records simultaneously across various modules such as Finance, Student Admin, Payroll HRM, and Community Plus. Using the Parent Grid Entry program as an example, it demonstrates how to set search criteria, select fields for display, manage data locking, sort and reorder columns, update individual or multiple records using fill down, and restore or save changes.

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00:00 - Introduction to grid style programs
00:20 - Purpose and areas where grid style programs are used
00:53 - Logging into TASS.web and accessing Parent Grid Entry
01:13 - Using tabs for search criteria
01:43 - Example: filtering volunteer parents
02:11 - Navigating to the Process tab
02:25 - Sorting options and field selection
03:33 - Populating data grid and concept of data locking
04:30 - Sorting and reordering columns
05:03 - Updating individual records
05:19 - Using fill down for bulk updates
05:50 - Handling coded fields and drop-down options
06:24 - Sorting by Working Bee flag and updating volunteer status
07:05 - Fill down from any cell and restoring data
07:24 - Saving changes and confirming updates
07:50 - Session wrap-up

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