ACT! 2000: Advanced (Day 2 of 2)

Performance Based Objectives

  • Perform complex lookups by creating, naming, and using queries and Advanced queries.
  • Automate procedures by recording and running macros, and by accessing macros through the toolbar.
  • Exchange data by importing data into an ACT! database, exporting data out of an ACT! database, and synchronizing data between ACT! databases.
  • Customize an ACT! database by modifying field names and attributes, layouts, menus, and keyboard shortcuts.
  • Work with templates by creating, editing, merging, and applying templates.
  • Work with report templates by creating and editing them.
  • Manage a database by securing it, backing it up, and purging, compressing, and reindexing it.
  • Connect to World Wide Web sites by using Internet links.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Creating and Using Queries
  • Creating Queries
  • Creating Advanced Queries
  • Adding Queries to the Lookup Menu

Lesson 2: Creating Macros

  • Creating a Macro
  • Adding Macros to the Toolbar

Lesson 3: Importing, Exporting, and    Synchronizing Data

  • Importing Data
  • Exporting Data
  • Exchanging Data Using Hand-Held Devices
  • Synchronizing Data

Lesson 4: Customizing ACT!

  • Specifying Startup Settings
  • Modifying Fields in a Database
  • Modifying Layouts
  • Modifying Menus and Keyboard
  •    Shortcuts
Lesson 5: Working with Templates and     Mail Merge
  • Creating a Mail Merge Template Generating Form Letters
  • Adding Templates to the Write Menu

Lesson 6: Customizing Report Templates

  • Modifying Report Templates
  • Using a Custom Report Template

Lesson 7: Administering you ACT!  Database

  • Managing Data Security
  • Performing System Maintenance

Lesson 8: Internet Features

  • Internet Overview
  • Internet Links
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