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Step 1: Download AFW

The Analyst Fact Workbench (AFW) is a tool designed to assist students working on the CN2003 practical project.  It is especially designed to operate in a group-working situation.   To run AFW, you will need Microsoft Access 2000 installed. 

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Step 2: Setup AFW

After you have downloaded AFW you will need to configure its settings and tailor the system to your groups' needs.  Follow these instructions:

1. Double click on the AFW icon and after 5 seconds a dialogue box will appear indicating that you need to configure the system.  Click OK in the dialogue box.

2. Enter the details in the upper part of the form- a sensible project title (e.g. CN2003 Project), your team name (such as your group number) and your client (such as your tutor's name).

3. In the lower part of the form, you must enter details of each group member.  Give each group member a unique id (such as their initials), followed by their name and email address.  The system will make use of this information later.

4. When you have completed the form, press the button labelled 'Save parameters and exit'.

5. Now restart the system by double clicking on the AFW icon.  This time (and on all subsequent uses) you will get a login box.  Select your name from the drop-down list, leave the password field blank and press 'Continue'.

6. If this is the first time you have logged in, the system will prompt you to enter a password, followed by a confirmation of the password.  Do not forget this password as on all future occasions you will need to enter your chosen password.

Step 3: Changing the AFW setup

If on future occasions you wish to change the AFW setup, log into the system and press the button labelled 'Project details'.  This will take you back to the initial setup screen where you can add project members, change the project description etc.