Calibration Management Software Help

Calibration Management Software Solution

We're trying to make our Calibration Management Software (Calibration Control) easier for you to use by building on this collection of help pages.  Although there are only a few pages so far, we will continue to create new topics that focus on those questions most asked by our you.  If you want us to write a specific page, please ask us through the Calibration Control Forum or you can contact us directly.

 Videos,   Screen Shots

Want to see some videos and good screenshots?  Take a look at the help topics with the video  or picture  icon.

Getting Help

1. Calibration Control Forum
2. Make a Suggestion / Contact Ape
3. Offline HTML Help File

Getting Started

1. Unlock Demo Version with a Product Key
2. Upgrading to the Most Current Version
3. Creating a Multi-User Environment

Changing the Work Environment

1. Understanding the Folders  
2. Navigation Pane Configuration  
3. Change Menu & Toolbar Icon Sizes  
4. Selecting a Default Measurement System  
5. Selecting a Unit of Measurement  

Using Calibration Control

1. Grouping Records in Data Grids  
2. Filtering Records Using the Filter Row  
3. Hide Equipment with Certain Status Codes  
4. Change Field Names  
5. Test Equipment Templates  
6. Edit Equipment Screen  
7. Features Common to All Data Grids  

Application Security

1. Sign-In Mode - Turning On User Authentication  
2. Security Methods - How They Work
3. Encrypting Your Database with a Password
4. Monitor Changes with the Audit Log (Change Control)

Label Printing

1. Printing Labels - Quick Start Video and Instructions  
2. Access Up to 25 Label Fields
3. Sample Label Quick Reference (PDF)
4. Download Free Brother Label Editing Software and Printer Drivers

Utilities

1. Backup and Restore you Calibration Data  
2. Import Data from Previous Versions  
3. Modify the Program Options  

Advanced Topics

1. Add Your Company Logo to the Calibration Certificate  
2. Locating Your Database File
3. Move Your Database File
4. Network Configuration for SQL Server  

Troubleshooting

1. Simple Troubleshooting
2. Cannot Save Equipment Record

Reports

1. Print a Calibration Due Report  
2. Using the Standard Reports  
3. Create a Custom Report  
4. Open Custom Reports for Design or Print Preview  
5. Understanding the SQL Select Statement

Miscellaneous Issues

1. Upgrade a Product Key Not Originally Issued to You
2. Installing Version Legacy Version 4.3.7

A few of the upcoming help topics . . .

1. Upgrading from Version 4
2. Installing SQL Server Express 2008 R2
3. Installing SQL Server Management Studio Express
4. Manually Connecting to Your Own SQL Server
5. Compacting and repairing your MS Access Database

Last Updated:  5/6/2012