The Configuration

Each module can be configured to a large extent. Module level, field level, global as well as user or group based configurations are available. Module level configurations can be summarized as such :

1. Title of a module can be changed.
2. An expression can be defined to be executed with every record moment, i.e., user wants to see the balance of debit account number at the left corner of the screen.
3. An expression can be defined to be executed while saving a record, i.e., update a user defined master from current module.
4. F10 key is designated to module based reports Vouch has defined. User can attach user defined reports with F10 key.
5. Ctrl_F1 to Ctrl_F12 keys can be designated to certain expression to be executed. Current record is submitted as the default values if that expression needs. Vouch has defined Ctrl_F3 to set current browser view which will open with F3. User can override this as well.
6. Records can be locked for deletion and modification based on expression, i.e., date < {01/07/01}.
7. Primary key protocol, discussed above.
   

Field level configurations :

1. Fields which are required. Vouch has placed certain fields in every table open to be configured by the user. These fields can be made available for use through this option. This is user based assignment.
2. Fields where no confirmation is required. Every field can be given a status where cursor will not stop and default data will be put in that field. This is user based assignment.
3. Fields where selection window opens auto. Anywhere in a table where foreign key is required, Vouch has a provided both options either to press a hot-key (user definable - default F6) and then select the desired record from the popup or the popup is opened as soon as the cursor enters the field. The second option can be configured for field-to-field and user-to-user. It is a convenient tool for faster data entry process.
4. Fields which must not be left blank. There are situations when a field value is made mandatory by the select users. Through this option user based negation to leave that field blank can be switched on.
5. Fields which cannot be modified. To certain user groups, management can switch off the modification rights on the field level. This is different from global right of modification where entire record is restricted.
6. Fields to hide. (For future usage).
7. Define desired action to be executed (Global). Under this option, a user defined expression can be executed right before entering the field. This action can or cannot be affecting the normal flow of operations. This action has nothing to do with that module's standard behavior. It is the responsibility of the user to see nothing is being executed which is harmful. Generally speaking, browsers based on different parameters can be opened when cursor enters a certain field, or, balance of some account needs to be displayed on the screen, etc.
8. Define expression for calculated fields. By far this option is where strength of Vouch as a solution software is concentrated. By 'calculated field' we mean a field where user can define his own expression for the contents in that field. Vouch also provides a mechanism to switch on the calculated status of a field. The expression can be defined in an interactive manner and even a full fledged program can be written, in accordance with the supplied VPL 'Vouch Programming Language', to calculate the contents.
9. Define condition for 'When' clause. This option lets a user to define an expression evaluating to true to allow the cursor to enter the field for entry or modification. This is a handy tool to restrict users to enter a field based on certain condition.
10. Define condition for 'Valid' clause. User can define an expression evaluating to true to testify that contents of the field in question are according to norms laid down by the organization.
11. Define function key and associated expression attached with a field. A similar like utility as explained above #7 with a difference that that action can be tied with a function key of choice instead of executing auto. If user pressed the defined key after entering that field, that expression will be executed otherwise not. The key will remain active as long as the user stays there. F, Alt+F_, Ctrl+F_, Sh+F_, 1 to 10 keys are made available for configuration.
12. Attach any table for selecting a foreign key to a configurable field. In certain fields, selection server can be attached. By 'selection server' we mean retrieval process of a field value from any other data table, Vouch or user defined.
13. Attach pick list with a field. Vouch has provided an object to define list of values which may occupy a field and its descriptive prompt which will appear in a popup. These lists can be attached to configurable fields in the same manner a datasource is attached for the foreign key. Where items to be selected are limited pick list serve the purpose best. And where selectable values are unlimited or dependant on variable facts, Selection Key Server is the better choice.
14. Calculated status of a field can be switched on or off. By 'calculated' we mean where an expression can be attached for its input value. Most often this is required feature. Vouch has kept on the status of majority of fields but still need may arise for this utility.
15. Vouch permits to redefine heading of a field so that it could be tangible to the environments. Though field headings can be changed for all the fields in a source, care must be taken for new idenitity's acceptability.

Status of fields in a source can be checked per user or group. This is handy tool to adjust certain anomalies while configuring them for different users.

Integrity rules can never be so strong as Vouch offers.

Application level configurations are also available. Alt_Y activates the following :

1. Flash help on field level
2. Load template voucher
3. Carry previous voucher
4. Selection windows be opened automatically
5. Ask for confirmation after selection
6. Ask for beginning and ending dates for reports
7. Reports be sent for printing automatically
8. Data selection key F1-F10
9. Zoom transactional entry window
10. Show balance after each entry in account statement
11. Decision support for budgeted and actual figures
12. Data entry in any voucher be confirmed
13. Page eject after group totals when printing
14. Printing on the same page for next report
15. ESCaping browse window be confirmed
16. Activate attached utility automatically
17. Window to change printing defaults appear auto
18. Mode of vouchers be asked for after each entry
19. Print attached default document while saving an entry
20. Wrap column contents in browsers while printing
21. Print continuous page number while auto printing is on
22. Printer type used to print reports - Epson/Inkjet
23. Companies merger protocol for reports
24. Printing with windows only printers
25. Ask for pages range while printing reports
26. Use graphic characters for box printing
27. Prohibit alarms checking at startups
28. Printing reports - Normal/Layout/Ask
29. Printing Lines per Inch (6 or 8)
30. Ask for which Windows printer report be sent

Alt_Y configurations are user based and can be saved permanently as well. These govern the runtime functionality of different objects. These settings are global to the application. CAC calls these main switches. Minor switches can be turned on and off at object level.