Basic DMIS Navigation

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• Basic DMIS Navigation

DMIS Web Services Release 2.3
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Getting Started

• Starting DMI-Services
• Roles and Menu Options
• Accessing Functions
• Exploring DMIS Menus
• Using Screen Controls
• Resizing Windows and Panes
• Using Hot Keys and the Right Click Menu
• Getting Help
• Using DMIS Online Help
• Tips for Printing Help Topics
• Navigating through the Help
• Using the Contents Tab
• Using the Index Tab
• Using the Search Tab
• Web-Based Tools
• Contacting Us

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Starting DMI-Services
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Starting DMI-Services
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Exploring DMIS Menus
Tactical Information Exchange -TIE
Administration
Expert Reference
Disaster Management Tools
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Roles and Menu Options

• Administrator all privileges
• Primary Operator
• Create
• Edit
• Post
• Update Operator
• Create
• Edit
• View Operator view only privileges
• Null Operator no access

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Using Screen Controls
Drop Down List
Tree View
Memo Field
Text Box
Radio Buttons
Tables
Tabs
Check Box
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Resizing Windows and Panes
Windows user interface
Java/DMIS user interface
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Using Hot Keys and the Right Click Menu
Hot Keys
Right-click menu in map
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Getting Help
If you need assistance using DMI-Services, many
resources are available to you. You can --  View
On-Line Help --  Use the Operators Guide --  Use
the Training Materials --  Obtain Telephone
Support
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Using DMIS Online Help
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Tips for Printing Help Topics
To print a topic, use the print button.  You can
change margins and paper settings with the Page
Setup button
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Navigating Through Help
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Using the Contents Tab
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Using the Index Tab
The Index tab displays a multi-level list of
keywords and keyword phrases.  These terms are
associated with topics in the Help system.
Keywords are often cross-referenced with synonyms
to provide multiple ways to locate information.
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Using the Search Tab
The Search tab enables you to search for words in
the Help system, no matter where they are in the
topic. To do a search, enter the text in the
Find text box and press the Enter key.
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How to Access Web Based Tools
Web Based Tools are accessed via the DMI-Services
menu.
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DisasterHelp.gov Web Site
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Disaster Management (DMIS) Web Site
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Contacting Us
If you need help with DMI-Services software, call
us at 1 [phone]
You can email us at  help_at_dmi-services.org
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End of DMIS Operators Lesson Basic DMIS
Navigation