CAB

SigmaSoft CAB for Windows

Fred W. Coolidge, Ph.D.

Coolidge Assessment Battery

Software Manual

Advancing the Science of Human Assessment since 1967.

Copyright © 2010 by SIGMA Assessment Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. May not
be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means without written per-
mission of SIGMA Assessment Systems, Inc.

In the United States:

SIGMA Assessment Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 610757
Port Huron, MI 48061-0757

Web: [Link]

In Canada:

SIGMA Assessment Systems, Ltd.

P.O. Box 3292, Station B
London, ON N6A 4K3

Printed in Canada. Version 1.00 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................................................... 1-1
About this manual................................................................................................................................. 1-1
Coolidge Assessment Battery................................................................................................................ 1-1
Technical Support.................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Contact Information........................................................................................................................ 1-3
Copyright............................................................................................................................................... 1-3
About the Company.............................................................................................................................. 1-4
Confidentiality....................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Password Protection Level C Test.......................................................................................................... 1-4
Norms.................................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Help on Help.......................................................................................................................................... 1-5

2. Installation......................................................................................................... 2-1
Required Equipment.............................................................................................................................. 2-1
Loading the Install Program................................................................................................................... 2-1
Installation............................................................................................................................................. 2-2
Automatic....................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Custom............................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Administrator or User..................................................................................................................... 2-3
Network Installation.............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Registration........................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Password Protection.............................................................................................................................. 2-6
Program Updates................................................................................................................................... 2-6

3. Registration........................................................................................................ 3-1
Why Register?........................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Registration Limitations......................................................................................................................... 3-1
How To Register..................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Registration window....................................................................................................................... 3-3
Validation Code........................................................................................................................ 3-3
Current Coupons...................................................................................................................... 3-3
Serial Number........................................................................................................................... 3-3
Add Coupons............................................................................................................................ 3-3
Password.................................................................................................................................. 3-3
Now button................................................................................................................................ 3-3
Later button.............................................................................................................................. 3-3
Cancel button........................................................................................................................... 3-3
Register by Phone........................................................................................................................... 3-4
Register by Fax or Email.................................................................................................................. 3-4
Fax............................................................................................................................................ 3-4
Email......................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Moving the registration to another computer...................................................................................... 3-5
To move the registration to another location:................................................................................ 3-5

4. Tutorial............................................................................................................... 4-1
Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Part One - Adding a respondent............................................................................................................ 4-1
 Part Two - Printing a sample report....................................................................................................... 4-3
Part Three - Printing a report................................................................................................................ 4-4

5. Main Menu......................................................................................................... 5-1

Speed Buttons....................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Keyboard Shortcuts............................................................................................................................... 5-2

6. File Menu........................................................................................................... 6-1

File|New................................................................................................................................................ 6-1
File|Open.............................................................................................................................................. 6-2
File|Save................................................................................................................................................ 6-2
File|Save As........................................................................................................................................... 6-2
File|Rebuild........................................................................................................................................... 6-2
File|Export............................................................................................................................................. 6-3
File|Import............................................................................................................................................ 6-3
File|Print............................................................................................................................................... 6-4
File|Exit................................................................................................................................................. 6-4

7. Edit Menu........................................................................................................... 7-1

Edit|Cut................................................................................................................................................. 7-1
Edit|Copy.............................................................................................................................................. 7-1
Edit|Paste.............................................................................................................................................. 7-2
Edit|Select All........................................................................................................................................ 7-2
Edit|Deselect All.................................................................................................................................... 7-2
Edit|Find................................................................................................................................................ 7-3
Edit|Replace.......................................................................................................................................... 7-3
Edit|Format Character.......................................................................................................................... 7-3
Edit|Format Paragraph.......................................................................................................................... 7-4
Indent.............................................................................................................................................. 7-4
Align................................................................................................................................................ 7-4
Border............................................................................................................................................. 7-4
Shading........................................................................................................................................... 7-4
Edit|Insert Page Break........................................................................................................................... 7-4

8. Coupons Menu................................................................................................... 8-1

Coupons|Add........................................................................................................................................ 8-1
Add Coupons window........................................................................................................................... 8-2
Serial Number................................................................................................................................. 8-2
Current Coupons............................................................................................................................. 8-2
Validation Code............................................................................................................................... 8-2
Add Coupons................................................................................................................................... 8-2
Password......................................................................................................................................... 8-2
Adding coupons..................................................................................................................................... 8-3
To add coupons by phone:.............................................................................................................. 8-3
To add coupons by fax or email:..................................................................................................... 8-3
Fax:........................................................................................................................................... 8-3
Email:........................................................................................................................................ 8-4
Coupons|Status..................................................................................................................................... 8-4

9. Options Menu.................................................................................................... 9-1

Options|Program.................................................................................................................................. 9-1
Program Settings window...................................................................................................................... 9-2
Program Directories........................................................................................................................ 9-2
Screen Font..................................................................................................................................... 9-2
Security........................................................................................................................................... 9-2
 Backup............................................................................................................................................ 9-2
Options|Administration........................................................................................................................ 9-3
Administration Settings window........................................................................................................... 9-3
Administration Language................................................................................................................ 9-3
Administration Font........................................................................................................................ 9-3
Administration Security.................................................................................................................. 9-4
Options|Report..................................................................................................................................... 9-4
Report Settings window........................................................................................................................ 9-5
Report Language............................................................................................................................. 9-5
Report Appearance......................................................................................................................... 9-5
Report Destination.......................................................................................................................... 9-5
Missing Responses.......................................................................................................................... 9-5
Address........................................................................................................................................... 9-5
Printer and Page Setup.......................................................................................................................... 9-6
Printer and Page Setup window............................................................................................................ 9-7
Printer Settings............................................................................................................................... 9-7
Paper Settings................................................................................................................................. 9-7
Margin Settings............................................................................................................................... 9-7

10. Window Menu................................................................................................ 10-1

Window|Output.................................................................................................................................. 10-1
Output Window................................................................................................................................... 10-1
Selecting and Deselecting Text...................................................................................................... 10-2
Changing Fonts............................................................................................................................. 10-3
Using Bold, Italic or Underline...................................................................................................... 10-3
Printing.......................................................................................................................................... 10-3
Window|Respondent Database.......................................................................................................... 10-4
Respondent Database window............................................................................................................ 10-4
Add................................................................................................................................................ 10-4
Edit................................................................................................................................................ 10-4
Delete............................................................................................................................................ 10-4
Report........................................................................................................................................... 10-5
Sort............................................................................................................................................... 10-5
Edit Respondent.................................................................................................................................. 10-5
Edit Respondent Information window................................................................................................. 10-6
Edit Respondent Information window................................................................................................. 10-6
Respondent Demographics........................................................................................................... 10-6
Rated By........................................................................................................................................ 10-6
Coupon Level................................................................................................................................ 10-7
Administer.................................................................................................................................... 10-7
Edit Responses.............................................................................................................................. 10-7
Edit Scale Scores........................................................................................................................... 10-7
Yes button..................................................................................................................................... 10-7
No button...................................................................................................................................... 10-7
Administration..................................................................................................................................... 10-8
Edit Responses................................................................................................................................... 10-11
Edit Responses window..................................................................................................................... 10-11
Edit Window............................................................................................................................... 10-11
Yes button................................................................................................................................... 10-12
No button.................................................................................................................................... 10-12
Errors only................................................................................................................................... 10-12
Edit Scale Scores................................................................................................................................ 10-12
Edit Scale Scores window.................................................................................................................. 10-12
 Scale Scores window................................................................................................................... 10-12
Yes button................................................................................................................................... 10-13
No button.................................................................................................................................... 10-13
Report................................................................................................................................................ 10-13
Report Type....................................................................................................................................... 10-13
Report Type window......................................................................................................................... 10-13
Narrative Report......................................................................................................................... 10-13
Score Report............................................................................................................................... 10-14
Brief Report................................................................................................................................. 10-14
Data Report................................................................................................................................. 10-14
Data Report Structure....................................................................................................................... 10-14
Import/Export File Formats............................................................................................................... 10-15
Comma Delimited File Format (.CSV).......................................................................................... 10-15
Tab Delimited File Format (.TAB)................................................................................................. 10-15
Fixed-Format ASCII File Format (.TXT)......................................................................................... 10-16
Generating Report............................................................................................................................. 10-17
Generating Report window............................................................................................................... 10-17
All button.................................................................................................................................... 10-17
Abort button............................................................................................................................... 10-17
Progress Indicator....................................................................................................................... 10-18
Send Report To............................................................................................................................ 10-18
Confirm Processing............................................................................................................................ 10-18
Import / Delete Respondent Data window....................................................................................... 10-19
All button.................................................................................................................................... 10-19
Abort button............................................................................................................................... 10-19

11. Help Menu...................................................................................................... 11-1

Help|About......................................................................................................................................... 11-1
Registered Mode........................................................................................................................... 11-1
Demonstration Mode.................................................................................................................... 11-1
Server Mode................................................................................................................................. 11-1
Client Mode.................................................................................................................................. 11-1
Help|Contents..................................................................................................................................... 11-2
Help|Tutorial....................................................................................................................................... 11-2

12. Batch Processing............................................................................................. 12-1

Explanation of Command Line Parameters................................................................................... 12-1
Using Command Line Parameters in Windows............................................................................. 12-3

13. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 13-1

Administration.............................................................................................................................. 13-2
Client Mode.................................................................................................................................. 13-2
Coupons........................................................................................................................................ 13-2
Editing respondent data................................................................................................................ 13-2
Exporting reports and respondent data........................................................................................ 13-3
Generating reports........................................................................................................................ 13-3
Importing respondent data files................................................................................................... 13-3
Keyboard usage............................................................................................................................. 13-3
Memory........................................................................................................................................ 13-3
Missing Files.................................................................................................................................. 13-3
Mouse usage................................................................................................................................. 13-3
Network........................................................................................................................................ 13-4
Opening files................................................................................................................................. 13-4
Password....................................................................................................................................... 13-4
Printing.......................................................................................................................................... 13-4
 Registration................................................................................................................................... 13-4
Saving files.................................................................................................................................... 13-5
Saving reports............................................................................................................................... 13-5
Window appearance..................................................................................................................... 13-5

14. Files Used by the Software.............................................................................. 14-1

15. Uninstallation................................................................................................. 15-1
Uninstallation for Windows.......................................................................................................... 15-1
Remove Registration..................................................................................................................... 15-2

16. Glossary.......................................................................................................... 16-1

Browse box................................................................................................................................... 16-1
Button bar..................................................................................................................................... 16-1
Check box...................................................................................................................................... 16-1
Clipboard....................................................................................................................................... 16-1
Comma delimited......................................................................................................................... 16-1
[Link]................................................................................................................................ 16-1
Coupon level................................................................................................................................. 16-2
[Link]................................................................................................................................. 16-2
Coupons........................................................................................................................................ 16-2
Dialog box..................................................................................................................................... 16-2
Drive icon...................................................................................................................................... 16-2
Edit box......................................................................................................................................... 16-3
Fixed format ASCII......................................................................................................................... 16-3
Highlighting................................................................................................................................... 16-3
ID Number.................................................................................................................................... 16-3
List box.......................................................................................................................................... 16-3
Radio box...................................................................................................................................... 16-3
[Link]......................................................................................................................................... 16-3
Respondent data file..................................................................................................................... 16-4
RTF file.......................................................................................................................................... 16-4
Save dialog box............................................................................................................................. 16-4
Selection....................................................................................................................................... 16-4
Status bar...................................................................................................................................... 16-4
Validation code............................................................................................................................. 16-4
 1. Introduction
The SigmaSoft CAB for Windows Software consists of a simple interface allowing
easy administration, fast and accurate scoring, and flexible reporting. The
interface is built around two main windows: a respondent database containing a
list of people who have taken the test and an output window which contains any
reports generated. Simple instructions, large fonts and oversize buttons make it
easy for even the novice computer user to complete our tests on the computer.
Administered tests are quickly and accurately scored, and can be printed in a
number of standard report formats.

About this manual

This manual describes each of the functions of the SigmaSoft CAB for Windows
Software in detail. Chapter 2 describes the installation process. Registration is
explained in Chapter 3. Chapter 4 contains a tutorial to get you up and running.
Chapters 5 through 11 describe in detail the six options on the menu bar. Batch
processing is explained in Chapter 12. Common troubleshooting tips are detailed
in Chapter 13. A listing of files used and their explanation follows in Chapter 14.
Uninstallation steps are outlined in Chapter 15. Finally, a glossary in Chapter 16
lists all common terms used throughout the software and manual.
A great deal of effort has gone into making use of this software as intuitive as
possible. Users familiar with Windows software should have little trouble finding
their way around the CAB for Windows software. However, it is crucial that the
installation instructions contained in Chapter 2 be followed. An understanding of
the program settings described in Chapter 9 is also important.

Coolidge Assessment Battery

Frederick L. Coolidge, PhD, © 1999

The CAB consists of 225 items, and takes about 30 minutes to complete. The possible
responses are “strongly false”, “more false than true”, “more true than false”, and
“strongly true”. The CAB is designed for use with adolescent (from 15 years) and
adult populations. The CAB yields scores on 42 clinical, and 3 validity scales. The
report also lists the items on the four non-normative scales; Depersonalization,
Eccentricity, Frustration Tolerance, Sexuality.

The following is a list of the subscales of the clinical and validity scales:

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 Axis I: Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress, Psychotic Thinking, Schizophrenia,
Social Phobia, Withdrawal,
Axis II: Antisocial, Avoidant, Borderline, Dependent, Depressive, Histrionic,
Narcissistic, Obsessive-Compulsive, Paranoid, Passive-Aggressive, Sadistic, Schizoid,
Schizotypal, Self-Defeating,
Neuropsychological: Overall Neuropsychological, Language Functions, Memory
and Concentration, Neurosomatic Symptoms
Executive Functions: Overall Executive Functions, Decision Difficulty, Planning
Problems, Task Completion Difficulty
Personality Change (due to medical condition): Aggression, Apathy, Disinhibition,
Emotional Lability, Paranoid
Hostility: Anger, Dangerousness, Impulsiveness
Other: Apathy, Emotional Lability, Indecisiveness, Maladjustment, Introversion-
Extraversion
Validity: Random Responding, Tendency to Look Good or Bad, Tendency to Deny
Blatant Pathology

The CAB test manual contains administration instructions, as well as detailed

psychometric information.

Technical Support
You may reach technical support for our software by one of the following methods:

Phone
Fax
Email

When you contact technical support, please have ready the serial number and
version number of your software. The serial number can be found on the label of
the installation CD. If you are calling by phone, it is also important that you have
access to the computer on which you are running the software when you call.
Determining the exact nature of a problem and then solving that problem is often
an interactive process that requires access to your computer.

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 Contact
Information
You may reach technical support by phone between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5
PM Eastern Standard Time on our toll-free or direct lines:

United States SIGMA Assessment Systems, Inc.

P.O. Box 610757
Port Huron, MI 48061-0757
USA

Toll-Free 800-265-1285
Fax 800-361-9411
Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm EST
Email software@[Link]
Internet [Link]

Canada SIGMA Assessment Systems, Ltd.

P.O. Box 3292, Station B
London, ON N6A 4K3
Canada

Phone 519-673-0833
Toll-Free 800-401-4480
Fax 519-673-5905
Toll-Free 800-361-9411
Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm EST
Email software@[Link]
Internet [Link]

International SIGMA Assessment Systems, Ltd.

P.O. Box 3292, Station B
London, ON N6A 4K3
Canada
Phone 1-519-673-0833
Fax 1-519-673-5905
Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm EST
Email software@[Link]
Internet [Link]

Copyright
The CAB for Windows installation CD is not copy-protected. You are encouraged to
make backup copies of the installation CD. However, the CAB for Windows makes
use of a protected counter. This software-based protected counter must be installed
on one computer before the CAB for Windows can be used to generate reports. If
you wish to generate reports from more than one computer, you must purchase
software for, and register each computer separately. Any attempt to bypass the
protected counter constitutes a violation of our copyright.

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About the Company
SIGMA Assessment Systems, Inc. (SIGMA) has been creating respected assessments
since 1967. We have a long list of satisfied clients in both the public and private
sector, including NASA, Intel, DaimlerChrysler, Lucent Technologies, Towers Perrin,
Nokia, AT&T, and Duke Energy, to name a few. Consultants find our products to
be valuable complements to their service.

SIGMA is a founding member of the Association of Test Publishers, and has been
providing products and services to human resource professionals, counselors,
and psychologists for over 40 years. SIGMA publishes a variety of psychological
instruments, including measures of ability, personality, and career interest.

Confidentiality
There are several steps you can take to protect the confidentiality of your client’s
data.

1. In the security section of the Options|Program menu you will see a

password for the program. The default password is SIGMADEFAULT. You
are encouraged to change this password before starting your testing.
Whenever you load the software, you must enter a password to gain
access.

2. In the security section of the Options|Administration menu. Whenever

your client completes a test, you must enter a password to return to the
Respondent Database. This is the same password entered in step 1.

3. Ensure that reports and export files that have been generated are deleted.
These files can be read by other programs. They can be regenerated later
if needed again.

Password Protection Level C Test

Level C test should be password protected due to the sensitive nature of the data
that is being stored for a respondent. It is the recommendation that this test be
password protected for start up and test administration exit functionality.

When the program is installed it will have a default password stored in the system.

The initial installation password is SIGMADEFAULT.

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Norms
The current Coolidge Assessment Battery norms and scale reliabilities are based
on a purportedly normal sample of 937 individuals. The subjects were recruited
through college students and consisted of their friends, relatives and acquaintances.
The college students were asked to recruit people whom they deemed normal
or psychologically healthy. The sample included 359 males and 578 females, and
ranged in age from 18 to 92, with a mean age of 29.2.

Help on Help
Here are a list of common conventions used throughout the help manual:

File|Open Select the File item from the main menu, and select
Open from the list.

Ctrl The “Control” or “Ctrl” key, normally at the bottom left

of the keyboard.

Alt The “Alternate” or “Alt” key, normally to the right of

the Ctrl key.

Alt-F4 This is a keyboard shortcut. Press Alt, and then F4

while holding down the Alt key. Then release the F4 key
and the Alt key.

Output Dialog boxes and windows are referred to in bold print.

List files as type A field or box inside a dialog box is listed in italics.

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 2. Installation
The topics in this section are:
Required Equipment
Loading the Install Program
Installation
Network Installation
Registration
Password Protection
Program Updates

Required Equipment

The following equipment is required to install and run the CAB for Windows:

• an Intel x86 compatible computer or better equipped with:

512 megabytes memory (RAM)

a hard drive with 12 megabytes of free space

Windows 98 / ME, NT / 2000 / XP, Vista or later.

a mouse

This represents the minimum configuration. However, additional memory and

processor (CPU) speed will increase performance.

Loading the Install Program

The CAB for Windows files are stored on the installation CD in a compressed format.
They can only be installed on your computer by following these steps:

• Place the installation CD into the CD drive on your computer.

• Display the Run dialog box from the Start Menu select Run.

• Type the drive letter of your CD drive followed by :SETUP (e.g. D:SETUP) and
press the Enter key.

The Installation Wizard is displayed after you begin the installation program. To
start installation click on the Next button. Click the Cancel button to abort the
installation.

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Installation

Prior to installing the software, please exit any other SigmaSoft for Windows
programs you have open. Follow the prompts.

There are two different ways to install the software: Automatic or Custom.

Automatic
Most users will install using the Automatic settings. This means the SigmaSoft CAB
for Windows will be saved to default settings. Follow the prompts to complete
the installation process, and skip to the Registration section.

Custom
Choose custom installation if you are installing a network server or client version
of this program on a user with restricted computer access rights or with control
of where and how it is installed.

Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

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Administrator or
User
Choose Single user or Server if you are installing the software on a computer with
multiple user accounts.

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Network Installation

You may set up the SigmaSoft for Windows Software over a network with one
copy of the software, running as the server, and permitting access to the server
computer by clients on the network. Only one purchased copy of the software
is necessary. A peer-to-peer network, such as Windows networking, is required
to properly use the SigmaSoft for Windows Software over a network. All reports
must be generated from this server computer, which holds the coupons. All other
computers are then recognized as client computers by the software, when properly
set up. Client computers can only edit respondent data and administer tests.

To set up the software on a server computer:

• Install the software and register on a computer to be designated as the

server. This computer will hold the shareable database containing all of the
respondent information.

• Ensure that the directory containing the software on the server computer is
shared with full read/write access, including any shared Data folders.

• Password protect entry to the program in Options|Program and prevent

exit from test administration in Options|Administration. This will prevent
respondents from seeing or changing the responses of other respondents
in the shared Data folder. Once configured, the password must be used by
all clients before and/or after test administration, depending on your setup.

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 To set up the software on client computers:

• Permanently map a network drive to the server computer.

• During install, choose Custom, Network, and follow the prompts.

To manually set up a network client after installation:

• Update the client's shortcut to use the /N parameter, followed by the path
of the server's folder, and alter the paths in Options|Program to use the
network drive letter.

Properly installed client copies will display Client Mode (Network) in the opening
title screen, whereas unregistered standalone software will be displayed in
Demonstration Mode.

Registration

The installation process is nearly complete when the Register? dialog box is
displayed.

If you click on the Yes button, the install program loads the SigmaSoft CAB for
Windows software and proceeds with registration. Press F1 for help in the SigmaSoft
CAB for Windows program, or read the chapter on Registration which follows.

If you click on the No button, you may register the software any time you next
run the program.

If you did not successfully complete each of the installation steps, the CAB Software
will not have been properly installed and you will have to restart the installation
process from the beginning.

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Password Protection

Level C tests should be password protected due to the sensitive nature of the data
that is being stored for a respondent. It is the recommendation that this test be
password protected for start up and test administration exit functionality.

When the program is installed it will have a default password stored in the system.

The initial installation password is SIGMADEFAULT.

The user will be presented with a Password login screen as shown below.

Program Updates

The SigmaSoft for Windows Software is periodically updated, and there is currently
no charge for minor upgrades. Upgrades may be installed to the same directory
as your current version. Your registration and number of coupons will remain
unchanged, as well as any existing respondent data.

You may download the most recent version of our software as well as demonstration
versions of our other instruments on our website:

• [Link] in the United States

If you do not have internet browser access but do have internet mail, we can email
you an update. Send an email request to:

• software@[Link] in the United States

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 3. Registration
The topics in this section are:
Why register?
Registration limitations
How to register
Moving the registration to another computer

Why Register?

The SigmaSoft for Windows Software is usage-controlled. Before you can use all of
its features, registration is required. A password is then provided that will complete
the installation of the software on your computer. This enables the protected
counter that keeps track of the number of coupons you have purchased. Coupons
are required to generate reports.

Registration Limitations

The software must be registered to a local drive on a computer. It cannot be

registered to a remote computer on a network. Only the computer which has been
registered can access the coupons. Once the software is registered, you may not
move it to another directory or computer by yourself. You must contact SIGMA
for a password to remove the coupons and then contact us again to add them to
another computer. If you wish to uninstall the software, you must contact us to
have the coupons removed so you will receive credit for unused coupons.

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How To Register

You may register our software by one of the following methods:

Phone
Fax
Email

1. Run the SigmaSoft for Windows Software.

2. At the opening screen, select Register.

3. Complete the Registration Information window and click the Register

button. This will display the Registration window.

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 Registration
window

Validation Code
This code is generated by the program when you are about to register the software.
Current Coupons
The current number of coupons installed is displayed. If you are registering for
the first time, the number of coupons is zero.
Serial Number
You are given a serial number when you purchase the software. This number will be
used to identify you when you call in to add coupons or ask for technical support.
Add Coupons
If you are adding coupons when you are registering, enter the number of coupons
you wish to add here. If you are not adding coupons, enter zero.
Password
Enter the password you are given. To obtain a password, see the section How to
Register and follow the instructions.
Now button
If you have entered a password, click on this button.
Later button
Click on this button to register later, by fax or by email, or if you want to make
changes to your registration.
Cancel button
This button halts the registration process. Registration information, including the
validation code will be lost. You are given a warning if information has been changed
and not saved. If you receive this warning, click on the Ok button to continue the
cancel. Click on the Cancel button to return to the Registration window.
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Register by Phone

1. You are asked to provide the information in the Registration window,

including the initial number of coupons you are purchasing.

2. Enter the Serial Number, Coupons and Password in the appropriate boxes,
and click the Now button. If all goes well, the message “Registration
successful” is displayed, along with the number of coupons added.

Register by Fax or
Email

1. Indicate how many coupons you will initially install by entering the amount
in the Add Coupons field.

2. Click the Later button.

3. Answer Yes to print out the order form.

4. Exit the software by answering Ok to any remaining prompts and selecting

File|Exit from the menu.

Follow one of the methods below:

Fax

5. Complete the information on the order form.

6.
Fax the order form to one of the following numbers:
United States SIGMA Assessment Systems 1-800-361-9411
Canada SIGMA Assessment Systems 1-519-673-5905
1-800-361-9411
International SIGMA Assessment Systems 1-519-673-5905

You will receive return fax containing your password. Proceed to Step 7.
Email

5. Use NotePad to edit the [Link] file found in C:\Program files\Test Name.
Complete, then save the information.

6. Address your internet email to:

software@[Link]

For the subject line please use:

Windows Software Registration

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 Attach or insert the [Link] file into your message, and then send the
message.

You will receive return email containing your password.

7. Run the SigmaSoft for Windows Software, and choose Register at the
opening screen.

8. Click the Register button in the Registration Information window.

9. In the Registration window, enter the Serial Number, Coupons and

Password in the appropriate boxes, and click the Now button. If all goes
well, the message “Registration successful.” is displayed, along with the
number of coupons added.

Moving the registration to another computer

You may not simply move or copy the software to another computer or directory.
Doing so will invalidate your registration and result in the loss of coupons. You will
then have to call technical support to re­­‑register the software.

To move the
registration to
another location:

1. Uninstall the software. See the Uninstallation section.

2. Contact technical support with your removal validation code.

3. Install the software in the new computer or directory.

4. Register the software. You may add coupons back at the same time you
register the software, by providing your removal confirmation code when
you re-register.

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 4. Tutorial
Introduction

The tutorial will interactively teach you how to add a respondent, administer the
test and print a report. You can run the on-line tutorial by loading the help file and
selecting Tutorial or by selecting Tutorial from the Help Menu of the SigmaSoft
for Windows Software.

Part One - Adding a respondent

If you have not done so already, start your SigmaSoft CAB for Windows Software now.

Click on the Ok button to continue past the About screen.

The Respondent Database window is displayed. If you inadvertently cover it up

with the Output Window, display it again using one of two methods:

1. Select Window from the menu bar, then Respondent Database from the
drop-down list. This method of selecting from the menu will be displayed as
“Window|Respondent Database”.

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2. You may also select the Respondent Database by clicking on a portion of it

that appears on your screen.

If the message “You must open a respondent database first” is displayed, create
a new respondent database file by selecting File|New and entering a new name
in the Create new respondent database dialog box, such as “TEST”.

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 Add a respondent in one of two ways:

1. Click on the Add button

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2. Press Alt-A on your keyboard by pressing and holding the Alt key, then pressing
the A key and then releasing both keys. This is called using the keyboard
shortcut, the shortcut key being the underlined letter on the button.

You are presented with the window named Edit Respondent Information.

Enter in a last name, press the Tab key to move to the next field. Enter a first name,
press Tab and press Tab again to move past the middle name without entering
anything. Continue entering data and tabbing until the Administer button is
highlighted (a dotted line appears around the inside of the button).

Administer the test now by pressing the space bar while the Administer button
is highlighted, or press the Alt-D shortcut or by clicking on the Administer button
with your mouse cursor.

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 When you start the test, the administration startup screen explains to the respondent
how to answer the questions. This would be the time you would bring in a client
to take the test during normal operations.

To finish press the F key. By default, the Check password at administration end
check box is checked in the Options|Administration window, the password will
be requested before returning to the Edit Respondent window. The password will
also be requested if you exit early from the test using the Alt-F4 shortcut.

Click on the Yes button in the Edit Respondent Information window to save the
changes to the respondent database.

Part Two - Printing a sample report

If you have not registered your software, administration will be limited to the first
5 items, and you will not be able to generate a report. If you still wish to print a
sample report, follow the instructions below and continue to Part Three. If your
software is registered and you want to generate a report based on the test you
just completed, then skip to Part Three - Printing a report now.

Change to the sample respondent database using one of three methods:

1. Select File|Open from the menu.

2. Press the Ctrl-O shortcut

3. Click on the file open icon on the speed bar.

In the Open existing respondent database dialog box, select the file [Link]
and click the Ok button.

Select the first sample respondent, and continue with Part Three.

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Part Three - Printing a report

Make sure the respondent you just added is selected. Click on the Report button.
Select the Basic Report radio button from the list and click on the Ok button.

The Send Report To radio box allows you to choose where the report is sent. This
choice overrides the one made in the Printer and Page Setup window for the current
report only. Click on PDF file to save the report as a PDF file. You will be prompted
to provide the name of the file. Click on the Ok button in the Print dialog box, and
if your printer is connected and ready, you should see the report being printed.

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At this time, you can choose to save the report as a .PDF on the computer, or
simply exit the program. If you do not save the report, you can generate it again
later from the respondent data without using additional coupons.

This concludes the tutorial. Exit the SigmaSoft for Windows Software by selecting
File|Exit or using the Alt-F4 shortcut.

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 5. Main Menu
The Main Menu is located at the top of your SigmaSoft for Windows Software
screen. When you click on a menu item, it displays another menu of options.
The status line at the bottom of the window will show a brief hint as to what the
menu option does. Menu items are enabled only when they apply to the current
operation. Below the Main Menu lies the speed button bar containing one-click
buttons for common operations.

The menu topics in the Main Menu are:

File
Edit
Coupons
Options
Window
Help
Speed Buttons
The speed button bar below the main menu consists of the following icons:

When you click on the speed button icon, it immediately carries out the associated
action, as listed below. If you place the cursor over a button and let it rest for a
moment, a hint to what the button does is displayed above the button.

File|New Edit|Cut Bold

File|Open Edit|Copy Italic

File|Save Edit|Paste Underline

File|Print Edit|Format File|Exit

Zoom In Zoom Out

Many of the speed buttons also have keyboard shortcuts.

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Keyboard Shortcuts
To increase your efficiency, many of the main menu commands have keyboard
shortcuts. The keyboard shortcut is also listed on the menu itself next to the
description of the item. To use a two key shortcut such as Ctrl-N, press the Ctrl
key, hold it down and press the N key. Then release the N key and the Ctrl key.

Many buttons and controls have an underlined character. Press the Alt key and
this character to activate the keyboard shortcut. For example, the Options menu
can be activated by pressing the Alt-O sequence.

Some of the keyboard shortcuts can also be found on the speed button bar.

Menu Command Keyboard Shortcut

File|New Ctrl-N
File|Open Ctrl-O
File|Save Ctrl-S
File|Export Ctrl-E
File|Import Ctrl-I
File|Print Ctrl-P
File|Exit Alt-F4

Edit|Cut Ctrl-X
Edit|Copy Ctrl-C
Edit|Paste Ctrl-V
Edit|Select All Ctrl-A
Edit|Deselect All Ctrl-D
Edit|Find Ctrl-F
Edit|Replace Ctrl-R
Edit|Format Character Ctrl-T
Edit|Format Paragraph Ctrl-H
Edit|Insert Page Break Ctrl-B

Help F1

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 6. File Menu
The file menu contains items which affect the Respondent Database window, and
the Output window.

A menu item will be greyed out (dimmed) if it does not apply to the currently
selected window or function.

The items in the File Menu are:

New
Open
Save
Save As
Rebuild
Export
Import
Print
Exit
File|New
When the Respondent Database window is selected, File|New creates and opens
new respondent data files. All respondent information will be saved in this file. If
you specify the name of a file that already exists, the contents of this file will be
erased. Use File|Open to open existing respondent data files. By default, respondent
data files are created in the directory specified in the Options|Program window.

When the Output window is selected, File|New erases its contents.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-N

Speed button

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File|Open
Before you can either import data, edit respondent data or generate reports, you
must specify which respondent data file you wish to use. This option allows you to
open an existing respondent data file. If you wish to create a new file or overwrite
an existing file, use the File|New option.

By default, respondent data files are created and stored in the directory specified
in the Options|Program menu.

When the Output window is selected, File|Open allows you to retrieve a previously
saved report in RTF format.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-O

Speed button

File|Save
All changes to your Respondent Database window are saved immediately, so the
File|Save option is disabled when this window is selected.

When the Output window is selected, this option saves all information in the
Output window. If you have not named the report in the Output window, you are
prompted with a Save Output dialog box.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-S

Speed button

File|Save As
Use this option to save all the data in this window to a different file. You are
prompted with a dialog box entitled Save respondent database as.

Data in the Output window may be saved with any name by using the File|Save
As command. Enter the new name in the Save output as dialog box. Files are
saved in RTF format.
File|Rebuild
Rebuild the currently opened respondent database file. Use this feature if a
respondent database has become corrupted or if you have deleted a lot of data
and wish to reduce the size of a respondent database file.

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File|Export
When the Respondent Database window is selected, you may select some or
all of the respondents to export into a separate file to be imported by another
software program.

Highlight any respondents using the keyboard and/or mouse and select File|Export.
You are prompted with an Export Data dialog box and may change the export file
type with the “Save file as type” list box.

The export file types supported are:

Comma Delimited
Tab Delimited
Fixed Format Ascii

For more information on file formats, refer to the Import/Export File Formats
section.

The exported files contain data for responses and scales. If the Basic Report has
been purchased for the respondents output, then the export file will contain all
the data that is also contained in the Data Report in the formats above. The extra
data will not be exported without the purchase of at least a Basic Report. This
allows the administrator to import respondent data into an external software
program like Microsoft Excel.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-E

File|Import
When the Respondent Database window is selected, you may import respondent
data exported by another software program, provided it is formatted properly.

After you select File|Import, you are prompted with the Import Respondent Data
dialog box. To see files of other types which you may import, change the “List files
as type” list box.

The import file types supported are:

Comma Delimited
Tab Delimited
Fixed Format Ascii

For more information on file formats, refer to the Import/Export File Formats
section.

When the Output window is selected, File|Import allows you to insert an RTF file
at the cursor location.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-I

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File|Print
Send the contents of the Output window to the currently selected Windows
printer. You may select which pages to print, the number of copies, and whether
or not the copies are collated.

To select a different printer or change your printer setup, select the Printer and
Page Setup option.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-P

Speed button

File|Exit
To exit from the SigmaSoft for Windows Software, select File|Exit. You are warned
if the Output window contains unsaved data. All data in the Respondent Database
window has already been saved.

Keyboard shortcut Alt-F4

Speed button

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 7. Edit Menu
Most of the options on Edit Menu apply to the Output window only. Use these
options to change the appearance of any reports or to find specific information
within the report.

The items in the Edit menu are:

Cut
Copy
Paste
Select All
Deselect All
Find
Replace
Format Character
Format Paragraph
Insert Page Break

Edit|Cut
Copies the selected text from the Output window to the clipboard and removes
the selected text. Use Edit|Cut when you want to move text from one part of a
document to another. Move the cursor to where you want to place the new text
and select Edit|Paste.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-X

Speed button

Mouse Right click, then select Cut from the menu

Edit|Copy
Copies selected text from the Output window to the clipboard. Use Edit|Copy
when you want to copy text from one part of a document to another. Move the
cursor to where you want to place the new text and select Edit|Paste.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-C

Speed button

Mouse Right click, then select Copy from the menu

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Edit|Paste
Pastes the text from the clipboard to the current cursor location in the Output
window. Any selected text will be replaced by the text being pasted.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-V

Speed button

Mouse Right click, then select Paste from the menu

Edit|Select All
Selects all of the text in the Output window. You may then apply font changes to
the entire text, copy, cut or delete the text entirely.

If the Respondent Database window is selected, then all of the respondents will
be selected. You may then Delete, Edit, or create a Report on all of the selected
respondents.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-A

Edit|Deselect All
If the Output window is selected, this option removes any text selection, without
removing the text.

If the Respondent Database window is selected, then all of the respondents will
be deselected when this option is used.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-D

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Edit|Find
Edit|Find displays a Find dialog box in which you enter any word or name you
want to find.

When the Output window is selected, Edit|Find will find and select your search
word(s) among the report text. If you continue your search and find more text,
only the newly found text remains selected.

When the Respondent Database window is selected, Edit|Find searches the text
displayed in the respondent list box, which contains the last and first name fields,
gender, and the ID number of the respondent. Enter your search name in text box
and click on the Find button. Any respondent names found will be selected, and
you may continue searching by clicking on the Find Next button. The Edit|Find
command starts the search with the first respondent in the list before or after the
currently selected respondent.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-F

Edit|Replace
The Replace dialog box allows you to search for and replace text within your Output
window. Enter your find and replace text strings and click on the Find Next button.
When the text you wish to replace is highlighted, click on the Replace button. Click
on the Replace All button to replace all text starting from the current location.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-R

Edit|Format Character
Choosing Edit|Format Character displays the Font dialog box which allows you to
change the font type, size, and appearance of text in the Output window. If there
is no text selected, then the font changes apply to new text typed in. If a selection
is highlighted, the changes apply only to the selected text.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-T

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Edit|Format Paragraph
You may change the indentation and spacing of paragraphs, and tab spacing with
the Format Paragraph dialog box. Changes are applied to the current paragraph.

Indent
The left and right indent offset text the indicated amount from the left and right
margins for the current paragraph. The first line indent offsets the first line of the
paragraph only by the indicated amount.

Align
A left alignment lines up the left hand side of the paragraph with the left margin. A
right alignment aligns the right hand side of the paragraph with the right margin.
Choosing a center alignment sets up the current paragraph with each line centered
between the margins. If you choose an alignment of justify, the text is adjusted
to line up with both the left and right margins.

Border
To add a border to either the top, bottom, left or right side of the current paragraph,
check the appropriate box in the Border section. To remove a line, uncheck the
appropriate box.

Shading
To add shading to a paragraph, change the percentage value in the Shading section.
Values can vary from 0 percent to 100 percent.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-H

Edit|Insert Page Break

Inserts a page separator in the Output window at the location of the cursor.

Keyboard shortcut Ctrl-B

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 8. Coupons Menu
The options on this menu allow you to examine the status of your coupons, and
to add scoring coupons to the SigmaSoft for Windows Software.

The Coupons Menu is available only when the software is registered.

The items in the Coupons Menu are:

Add
Status

Coupons|Add
When you have used up your coupons you may purchase more by contacting
SIGMA with the information provided by the Add Coupons window.

You may add coupons by one of the following methods:

Phone
Fax
Email

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Add Coupons window

Serial Number
The serial number is assigned to you by SIGMA when you initially register the
software. Since this number does not change, the field is not editable

Current Coupons
This field displays the current number of coupons installed in the protected
coupon counter.

Validation Code
The validation code is an essential piece of information which you give to SIGMA.
If you are adding coupons by mail, fax, email, or purchase order, you must use
the Later button to save the validation code. If you do not, the validation code
will change, and any passwords you receive will not work.

Add Coupons
Enter the number of coupons that you are ordering. This number must exactly
match the order you give to SIGMA.

Password
Enter the password you receive from SIGMA in this field.

Now button
When you click on the Now button, and the password and coupons are correct,
the new coupons will be added immediately.

Later button
When you click on the Later button, the validation code and coupon information
is saved. When asked to print an order form, answer Yes. Use this form with any
orders for coupons.

Cancel button
If you click on the Cancel button, any password you have received will no longer be
valid. A dialog box will warn you that this will happen. If you have not purchased
a password, click on the Ok button in the dialog box to exit. Click on Cancel in the
dialog box to return to the Add Coupons window.

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Adding coupons
1. Select Coupons|Add from the main menu.

2. Enter the number of coupons you wish to add in the Add Coupons field.

See step 3 (add by phone or add by fax/email).

To add coupons by
phone:

3. Call one of the following numbers:

United States SIGMA Assessment Systems 1-800-265-1285
Canada SIGMA Assessment Systems 1-800-401-4480
International SIGMA Assessment Systems 1-519-673-0833

4. Provide billing details, and method of payment.

5. Provide the serial number, validation code and number of coupons you wish
to SIGMA.

6. Enter the password given to you by SIGMA.

7. Click the Now button.

To add coupons by
fax or email:

3. Click the Later button.

4. Answer Yes to print the order form.

5. Use NotePad or another editor to edit the [Link] file, found in C:\
Program files\Test Name, and complete the blanks on the form, providing
billing details, and method of payment.

Follow one of the methods below:

Fax:
6.
Print and fax the [Link] file to one of the following numbers:
United States 1-800-361-9411
Canada 1-519-673-5905
1-800-361-9411
International 1-519-673-5905

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 Email:
6. Email to the following internet address:

software@[Link]

For the subject line please use:

Coupon Order

Attach or insert the [Link] file into your message, and then send the
message.

7. When you receive your reply email, select Coupons|Add, enter the password
given, and click on the Now button.

Coupons|Status
The Coupon Status window displays the name and address to whom the software
is registered, as well as coupon information. The coupon information displays the
serial number of the program and the remaining coupons left.

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 9. Options Menu
The items on the Options Menu allow you to change the fonts, directories, security
options and languages of your SigmaSoft for Windows Software.

The items in the Options Menu are:

Program
Administration
Report

Options|Program
The Program Settings window allows you to set your data, import and export
directories, main screen font, startup security options, and number of days your
backup files are kept.

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Program Settings window

Program
Directories
The Data directory points to the location of the respondent database files. The
Import directory points to the the location of files to be imported, normally exported
by other programs. Report files are saved in the Output directory by default.

Screen Font
Customize the font used in most of the dialog boxes by changing the Screen Font.
Test any changes you make. Too large a font will result in the truncation of button
labels and other text. Too small a font will be difficult to read. A 10 point to 11
point bold font is recommended.

Security
The program entry is password protected. The initial password has be set to
SIGMADEFAULT. To change the password protect entry to the SigmaSoft for Windows
Software, enter a new password in the Password edit box. The Check password
at program start check box defaulted to always checked. A password prompt will
appear each time the software is loaded. The password is also used at the end of
administration, if so configured in the Options|Administration. If you remove the
password, the Check password at program start check box is automatically set to
SIGMADEFAULT. Choose a password that you will remember. Enter this password
after initial installation. Should you forget your password, please contact SIGMA
Assessment Systems technical support.

This section is greyed out if the software is being run in client mode. Any changes
must be made on the server computer.

Backup
You may optionally have automatic backups made whenever you make changes to
respondent data or administer tests. Enable backups by checking off the Backup
files check box. The Number of days to keep backups edit box defines how long
backups will remain. Old backup files are deleted after the specified number
of days. Backup files are named [Link] and are stored in the Import
directory. The ddhhmm corresponds to the current day (01-31) and the hour and
minute the file was created. To recover information on a respondent, import the
appropriate file. When you delete a respondent, it is also backed up, however,
the name of the file begins with “DL” instead of “BK”.

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Options|Administration
The Administration Settings window allows you to change the administration
language, font, and security features.

Administration Settings window

Administration
Language
The Administration Language radio box controls what language will be used while
administering the test.

Administration Font
You may choose what font is used during the test administration by changing this
font. Test any changes you make. Too large a font will result in the truncation of
instructions and item text. Too small a font will be difficult to read. An 18 point to
22 point bold font is recommended.

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 Administration
Security
The password entered in the security section of Options|Program must be entered
after the test is finished if the Check password at administration end box is checked.
A valid password must first exist before this option may be checked.

It is strongly recommended that the Disable Windows keys option is checked. This
will prevent keystrokes such as Alt-Tab, Ctrl-Esc, Ctrl-Alt-Del and the Windows
key from allowing the test taker to switch to or run another program. Please note,
however, that this option enables a "keyboard hook" program for the duration of
the test which may be incompatible with other keyboard software.

The Administration Security options are greyed out if the software is in client
mode. Any changes must be made on the server computer.

Options|Report
The Report Settings window allows you to customize the appearance of the
generated reports by selecting a default language and font. You may choose to
print any warnings in the report or only display a warning on screen when there
are too many missing responses.

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Report Settings window

Report Language
The Report Language radio box controls what language will be used for generating
reports.

Report Appearance
You may choose what font is applied to reports by selecting the Font button. The
current font is listed on the button. Make sure you test any changes you make.
Too large a font will result in report formatting problems. An 11 point font is
recommended.

The Printer and Page Setup button launches the Printer and Page Setup window,
which allows you to change the printer, paper and margin settings.

Report Destination
In this section you may choose where the generated report will be sent: to the
Output window to preview and edit the report, or directly to the printer specified
in the Printer and Page Setup window, or to a .PDF file.

Missing Responses
In the Missing Responses radio box you select where the error message is
displayed if the Maximum Missing Responses value is exceeded. A value of 10 is
recommended. If Warn in report file is selected, this error is added to the report.
If Warn on Screen is selected, a message is displayed as each report is generated.

Address
If you wish to include your address, as shown in your registration, on page 1 of
each report, check the Include address on report check box.

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Printer and Page Setup
Use this window to change the appearance of the printed report and the Output
window. The Printer and Page Setup window contains three sections labelled
Printer Settings, Paper Settings and Margin Settings.

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Printer and Page Setup window

Printer Settings
This section allows you to choose a printer from the list of printers available to
your computer.

Paper Settings
To change the paper size, choose a paper type from the Paper Size list box. To the
right of the paper type are the dimensions of that type. The Paper Bin list box lets
you choose the origin of the paper.

The Duplex list box allows you to determine whether and how the pages will be
duplexed, if your printer supports double-sided printing. You may duplex vertically
(like a book) or horizontally (like a tablet) or not at all. The number of copies are
entered in the Copies box.

The Orientation list box allows you to determine whether the report is printed in
Portrait mode (top to bottom) or Landscape mode (rotated 90 degrees). When
the Collate Paper check box is checked, and when more than one copy is printed,
each report will be printed separately, as opposed to each page being duplicated
separately.

Margin Settings
If your report does not fit on the page properly, you can change the margins from
the top, bottom, left and right edges of the page. All values are in inches, regardless
of the paper size. Make sure you test any changes you make.

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 10. Window Menu
To change between windows, select either Respondent Database or Output from
the Window Menu. The windows are rearranged, and the window that you select
is brought to the front.

The items in the Window Menu are:

Output
Respondent Database

Window|Output
The Output window displays the results of any reports generated from the
Respondent Database window. You may edit, load, save and print the contents
of this window.

The topics in this section are:

Selecting and Deselecting Text
Changing Fonts
Using Bold, Italic and Underline
Printing

Output Window

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 Selecting and
Deselecting Text
Many of the following commands require that you have text in the Output window
selected. There are three ways to select text: menu commands; keyboard commands;
and mouse commands.

To select text...

1. with a menu command (selects all of the text in the Output window):
a. To select all text, use the Edit|Select All menu option, or the Ctrl-A
shortcut.

2. with the keyboard:

a. Press the Shift key.
b. Move the cursor using the arrow keys in the direction which you
wish to select text.

3. with the mouse:

a. Press and hold the left mouse button where you wish to begin the
selection.
b. While holding down the button, move the mouse to the end of the
selection.
c. Release the left mouse button.

To deselect text...

1. with a menu command (deselects all of the text in the Output window):
a. To select no text, use the Edit|Deselect All menu option, or the Ctrl-D
shortcut.

2. with the keyboard:

a. Move the cursor using the arrow keys.

3. with the mouse:

a. Click the left mouse button once inside the Output window.

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 Changing Fonts
You can change the font of the entire report or sections of the report. You can
permanently change the font used in all future reports by changing the initial
report font.

To change the report font:

1. Select all or part of the text in the Output window:

2. Choose Edit|Format Character, or the Ctrl-T shortcut.

3. From the Font dialog box, change the font name, size and style.

4. Click on the Ok button.

To change the initial report font:

1. Select Options|Report.

2. Click on the Report button.

3. Select a font, font size and attributes from the Font dialog box and click on
the Ok button.

Using Bold, Italic or

Underline
Use bold or italic to emphasize text, or underline to create a line under text in the
Output window. When you move the cursor to a section of the report with these
styles used, the icons in the button bar pop in or out to show the style under the
cursor.

To change the style of the report:

1. Select a portion of text.

2. Click on the Bold, Italic or Underline speed button. If the button is already
pushed in, clicking it again turns off the style.

Printing
After generating a report or making changes to the Output window, you may print
a report by selecting File|Print, using the Ctrl-P shortcut, or clicking on the Print
speed button. After the Print dialog box appears, you may select which pages to
print, and how many copies.

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Window|Respondent Database
This window displays the contents of the respondent data file that have been
added, scanned or imported into the database. Each item contains demographic
data, responses and coupons. The Edit, Delete and Report buttons are available
only when one or more respondents in the list are selected.

Respondent Database window

The filename of the current database is listed in the upper left corner of the
window. Below the filename is the list of respondents in the database. Each item
in the list contains the last name, first name, gender and identification number. A
status line at bottom left shows the number of the currently selected record, the
total number of records, and the number of selected records.

Add
To add respondent data, click on the Add button. The Edit Respondent Information
window is displayed. After the demographic data is entered, you may administer
the assessment or enter raw scale scores.

Edit
Double-click on a respondent name, or select a range of respondents and select
Edit, you may change the demographic data or edit the responses in the Edit
Respondent Information window.

Delete
Select one or more respondents to delete. You are prompted for confirmation
before each deletion takes place with the Delete Respondent Data window.
Deleted respondents are stored in files named DL*.CSV to your Import directory

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 (see Options|Program). If you accidentally delete records, restore them by
importing one of these files.

Report
To generate reports from the respondent data, click on the Report button. If you
wish to generate reports for all respondents, press Ctrl-A first, or use your mouse
to highlight all of the respondents in the database. You are then prompted for the
type of report you wish to generate. The Generating Report screen displays basic
respondent information and current scoring level.

Sort
By default, the respondents are listed in the order that they were added to the
database. If you wish to sort by last name, check the box labelled Sort. To return
the list to its natural order, uncheck the Sort box.

Edit Respondent
The Edit Respondent Information window allows you to add to or change the
demographic information for a respondent, as well as the scale scores and responses.
The window also displays the current coupon level for the respondent. From here
you administer the test to the respondent.

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Edit Respondent Information window

Edit Respondent Information window

Respondent
Demographics
Use the Last Name, First Name, Middle Name and ID Number edit boxes to identify
the respondent. Type M or F in the Gender edit box to indicate the respondent’s
sex. Enter the respondent’s age in the Age edit box.

Rated By
Indicate whether the CAB is administered to the respondent (self) or someone else
(other) by clicking the corresponding Self or Other radio button. The test items
will reflect whether the test is administered to oneself or by another person. The
Self button is selected by default. When the Other button is clicked, an additional
two edit boxes appear.

The Rater Name and the respondent's Relationship to the Ratee are entered into
these boxes. In addition, the label for the last name box changes to Ratee Last
Name, which indicates that the information entered in this and the following boxes
refers to the person being rated, not the rater.

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 Coupon Level
The coupon level allows you to determine how many coupons have been used for
a respondent. If a report you wish to generate costs the same or less in coupons,
you may generate it again without using more coupons.

Administer
Click on the Administer button to display the first administration screen. At this time,
bring in the respondent to take the test. To exit early, press Alt-F4. If you enabled
the Check password at administration end option in Options|Administration, you
need to enter a password to proceed. The responses are not saved until you save
the respondent data.

In demonstration mode, only the instructions and the first five items of the CAB
are presented.

Edit Responses
To manually edit the responses, click on the Edit Responses button. The Edit
Responses window is displayed.

Edit Scale Scores

To manually alter the scale scores, click on the Edit Scale Scores button. The Edit
Scale Scores window is displayed.

Yes button
Click this button to save any changes you have made. The data will be checked
before it is saved and you are warned if any errors are found. You are warned if
any of the demographic information is missing. You are also warned if responses
and scale scores do not match. If responses or scale scores have been changed,
the coupon level will be set to zero. Each of the warning messages will allow you to
proceed by clicking on the Ok button, or return to the Edit Respondent Information
window by clicking on the Cancel button.

No button
Any changes you have made will not be saved. This includes responses from
administration. You are warned if data will be lost.

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Administration
When you start the administration, the first screen displays help instructions for
the respondent.

Review these instructions with the respondent. Before continuing, make sure he
or she understands these instructions. Click on the Continue button to continue
and begin the test. The question screens closely match the following screen.

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Choose your answer by clicking on the corresponding button and click on the
Next button to continue to the next question. To go back to a previous question,
click on the Back button. Help is always available by pressing the Help button,
which then displays the opening screen again. After exiting the help screen, the
respondent is returned to the question where he or she left off. To exit from the
test early, press the Alt-F4 shortcut.

After answering all of the questions, the final screen allows you to review your
answers or complete the test.

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 Press the F key to finish. The Check password at administration end check box is
checked in the Options|Administration window, the password will be requested
before returning to the Edit Respondent window. The password will also be
requested if you exit early from the test using the Alt-F4 shortcut.

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Edit Responses
Use this window to transcribe responses from a pencil/paper administration or
to check imported or administered responses for errors.

Edit Responses window

Edit Window
The Edit Window on the left side of the form allows you to change the responses
using the keyboard or the mouse. To see more responses, use the scroll bars to
the right and bottom of the Edit Window, or use the arrow keys.

To edit responses with the keyboard:

Up key Move up one item.

Down key Move down one item.
1,2,3,4 Change response to 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Spacebar Indicate blank responses.
Home key Move to the first item.
End key Move to the last item.
PgUp key Move to the previous test.
PgDn key Move to the next test.

To edit responses with the mouse:

To select a response, click on the number beside response.

To change a response, click on the colored response box beside the number.
Click on the scroll bars to reveal more responses.
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 Yes button
Keeps changes and returns to Edit Respondent window. Note that changes are not
yet saved until you click on the Yes button in the Edit Respondent window. If the
responses are changed, the coupon level of the respondent will be reset to zero.

No button
Abandons any changes to the responses. You are warned if data will be lost.

Errors only
When checked, the Errors only check box allows you to change only those responses
which are in error. This allows you to quickly go to and fix invalid responses only.

Edit Scale Scores

In special situations, you may need to be able to examine and possibly change
scale scores directly. The Edit Scale Scores window allows you to do this.

Edit Scale Scores window

Scale Scores
window
Select the edit box corresponding to the scale you wish to change, and enter the
new value.

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 Yes button
Keeps changes and returns to Edit Respondent window. Note that changes are not
yet saved until you click on the Yes button in the Edit Respondent window. If the
scale scores are changed, the coupon level of the respondent will be reset to zero.

No button
Abandons any changes to the scales. You are warned if data will be lost.

Report
Select the type of report you wish to generate from the Report Type dialog box.
The Generating Report window displays basic respondent information and the
current scoring level. Select from the available buttons to generate reports for
some, none, or all respondents.

Report Type
Select the type of report you wish to generate in the Report Type window.

Report Type window

Narrative Report
The CAB Narrative report consists of and introduction, profiles of scores on the
clinical scales, a summary of the respondent’s responses,administrative indices,
critical items, drug and alcohol items, interpretation of the eight groups of scales,
possible therapy issues, and diagnostic possibilities.

The cost of a Narrative report is 6 coupons.

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 Score Report
The CAB Score report consists of an introduction, profiles of scores on the clinical
scales, a summary of the respondent’s responses, administrative indices, critical
items, drug and alcohol items, scales of the eight groups that are outside the normal
limits, critical items endorsed on those scales, list of responses to the items on the
four non-normative scales, possible therapy issues, and diagnostic possibilities.

The cost of a Score report is 4 coupons.

Brief Report
The CAB Brief report consists of an introduction, profiles of scores on the clinical
scales and a table of raw responses, a summary of the respondent’s responses
and administrative indices.

The cost of a Brief report is 3 coupons.

Data Report
The Data report contains demographic information, item responses, CAB scale
scores and other results condensed to a single page in a program readable format.

The cost of a Data report is 2 coupons.

Data Report Structure

Each line in the data report contains a three character token, an equals sign and
a number or string of characters representing the value of that token. Each token
and a description are listed in the chart below.

LNM Last Name

FNM First Name
MNM Middle Name
IDN ID Number
SEX Gender
AGE Age
SLF True if self-rating
RNM Rater name
RLS Relationship
R01..R09 Table of Responses, separated by a comma and a space, 25
per row.

RAW Raw Scale Scores

TSC T Scale Scores
PCT Scale Percentile Scores
MIS Number of Missing Responses

PSC Percentage of Scorable Responses

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Import/Export File Formats
The exported files contain data for responses and scales. If the Basic report has
been purchased for the respondents output, then the export file will contain all
the data that is also contained in the Data Report in the formats below. The extra
data will not be exported without the purchase of at least a Basic Report. This
allows the administrator to import respondent data into an external software
program like Microsoft Excel.

There are three ASCII based file formats suitable for importing and exporting
respondent data. They are:

Comma Delimited File Format (.CSV)

Tab Delimited File Format (.TAB)
Fixed-Format ASCII File Format (.TXT)

Comma Delimited
File Format (.CSV)
Comma Delimited files contain one record per line. Each record is separated by
a CR/LF (Carriage Return/Line Feed sequence - ASCII #13 and #10). Each field is
separated by a comma (“,” - ASCII #42).

Field Name Type Comment

Last Name String
First Name String
Middle Name String
ID Number Number
Age Number
Gender String M or F
Self String TRUE or FALSE
Rater Name String TRUE or FALSE
Relationship String (e.g., significant other)
Responses (225) Character Each response is either 1, 2, 3, 4 or
* if missing, each in its own field.
Scale Scores (45) Number
Reserved (3) Number For internal use only. Set to zeroes
when creating the file, and do not
modify when editing.

If the field name has a number in parentheses, that field is repeated that number
of times. For example, there are 45 separate scale scores, each separated by a
field delimiter - a Comma in this case.

Tab Delimited File

Format (.TAB)
The Tab Delimited file format is the same as the Comma Delimited file format with
the exception that each field is separated by a Tab (ASCII #9) instead of a Comma.

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 Fixed-Format ASCII
File Format (.TXT)
The Fixed-Format ASCII file format contains extra fields which are not used by the
software but are kept to be compatible with scanning utility file formats, notably
those used by Scantools (R).

Field Name Width Comment

Last Name 25
First Name 25
Middle Name 25
ID Number 15
Age 2
Gender 1 M or F
Self-rating 1 T for self, F for other
Rater Name 50 T for self, F for other
Relationship 25
Responses (225) 1 Each response is either 1, 2, 3, 4 or
* if missing.
Scale Scores (45) 2
Reserved (3) 5 For internal use only. Set to zeroes
when creating the file, and do not
modify when editing.

If the field name has a number in parentheses, that field is repeated that number
of times. For example, there are 45 separate scale scores, each of width 2.

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Generating Report
When you create reports of selected respondents, each respondent is displayed
before the report is generated in the Generating Report window.

Generating Report window

Yes button
Click the Yes button to generate a report for the current respondent.

No button
The No button skips the current respondent and moves on to the next selected
respondent.

All button
To generate reports for all of the selected respondents without further confirmation,
click on the All button.

Abort button
To cancel any further reports, click on the Abort button.

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 Progress Indicator
The progress indicator location at the bottom left of the window displays the
progress for the report being generated. The number of coupons remaining is
displayed and updated as the coupons are used.

Send Report To
The Send Report To radio box allows you to choose where the report is sent. This
choice overrides the one made in the Printer and Page Setup window for the
current report only. Click on Output window to send the report to the Output
window. Click on Printer to send the report directly to the printer selected in the
Printer and Page Setup window. Click on PDF File to save the file in .PDF format.

Confirm Processing
When you import respondent data and delete respondent data, you are presented
with similar windows: the Import Respondent Data window and Delete Respondent
Data window. From these windows you can choose to continue or abort processing.

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Import / Delete Respondent Data window

Yes button
Click the Yes button to continue processing the current respondent.

No button
The No button skips the current respondent and moves on to the next selected
respondent.

All button
This button is present when there is more than one respondent selected. To process
all of the selected respondents without further confirmation, click on the All button.

Abort button
This button is present when there is more than one respondent selected. To cancel
any further processing, click on the Abort button.

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 11. Help Menu
From the Help Menu, you may obtain detailed online help, learn to use the software
through an online tutorial, or display program status information.

The items in the Help Menu are:

About
Contents
Tutorial

Help|About
The content of the Help|About window depends on what mode the software is
running in:
Registered Mode
Demonstration Mode
Server Mode
Client Mode

Registered Mode
The About dialog box displays version and status information about the SigmaSoft
for Windows Software. The button labeled Change allows you to change your
registration information, such as your company name or address.

Demonstration
Mode
If you have not registered the software, it will run in demonstration mode only.
When in demonstration mode, the About dialog box requests that you continue
evaluating the software by clicking Ok. You may register the software by pressing
the Register button.

Server Mode
The computer which was used to register the software will run in Server mode.
The mode in which the computer is operating is displayed in the title of the About
dialog box. This is the only computer on which coupons can be added or used to
generate reports.

Client Mode
Any computers attached to the Server computer will run in Client Mode (Network).
The /N parameter allows you to configure where the Server is located. In this
mode you can add, edit and delete respondents, and administer tests. You may
not generate reports or add coupons from this computer. The mode in which the
computer is operating is displayed in the title of the About dialog box.

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Help|Contents
This option displays the table of contents of the help file. From the table of contents
you can see an overview of the topics in the help file.

Help|Tutorial
The online tutorial helps you learn how to use the SigmaSoft for Windows Software
through sample lessons. You may begin by clicking on the word tutorial in the
online help file.

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 12. Batch Processing
The topics in this section are:
Explanation of Command Line Parameters
Using Command Line Parameters in Windows

Explanation of
Command Line
Parameters
To simplify daily processing, the SigmaSoft for Windows software contains a feature
that allows you to tell it, when you start it up, which options you want to use.
This is done by adding switches to the command line used to start the software.
An example command line is: “C:\PROGRAM FILES\CAB\[Link] /DOSEP0196 /
RB /P /X”. This example would open the database named [Link], generate
basic reports, print the reports, and then exit the program.

There is a command-line switch for each of the most-used options on the SigmaSoft
for Windows Software menus. Many of the command-line switches also allow you
to specify the information, such as the name of the respondent data file, import
data file or export data file, required by the option.

Each switch can only be used once in a command line. Switches are processed
in the order given below. If a switch contains a <Filename>, replace this with the
filename you are using. For example, /DOCASEM will open a respondent database
named [Link].

Command Switch Notes

Open new respondent database /DN<Filename> Will overwrite existing databases
without any warning. Uses the
default directory unless another
specified.
Open existing respondent database /DO<Filename> File must exist. Uses the default
directory unless another specified.
Create new output file /ON<Filename> Clears Output window.
Load existing output file /OO<Filename> Clears Output window. Assumes
extension of RTF. Uses the default
directory unless another specified.
Import respondent data /I<Filename> Assumes extension of CSV if
none provided. Uses the default
directory unless another specified.
Respondent database must already
be open.

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 Edit respondent data /E Selects all respondents in the
Respondent Database window and
calls up Edit Respondent window
for each.
Administer CAB /A Selects all respondents in the
Respondent Database window and
administers the CAB to each.
Report Language /L<Language> Selects the report language,
where 0 is English (U.S.A.), and 1 is
International English.
Generate Narrative Report /RN Selects all respondents in the
Respondent Database window and
generates a narrative report for
each.
Generate Score Report /RS Selects all respondents in the
Respondent Database window and
generates a score report for each.
Generate Brief Report /RB Selects all respondents in the
Respondent Database window and
generates a brief report for each.
Generate Data Report /RD Selects all respondents in the
Respondent Database window and
generates a data report for each.
Print report /P Sends report directly to printer
selected in the Printer and Page
Setup window.
Export respondent data /T<Filename> Selects all respondents in the
Respondent Database window
and exports each to file. Assumes
extension of CSV if none provided.
Exit program /X<A> /X automatically exits the CAB
program when all of the above
commands have been executed.
In addition to exiting the program,
/XA automatically chooses the
default option in any dialog boxes
that open up during processing. Use
this option to completely automate
processing.
Network mode /N<Path> Specify path of network server. If
the path contains spaces, enclose
the path in double quotation marks
("). UNC paths are not supported,
drives letters must be mapped.

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 Using Command
Line Parameters in
Windows
There are two ways to use the command line in Windows:

1. Permanently add the switches to the icon used to load the software:

i. Right click on the program icon, and select Properties.

ii. Select the Target tab.
iii. Add a space to the Target edit box, and then add any command line
switches. Note that if the text in the edit box is selected when you
start typing, it will be replaced. Press the End key once to remove
the selection while in the edit box.
iv. Click the Ok button.

2. Run the software with command line switches one time only:
i. Click on the Start Menu.
ii. Select Run.
iii. Type in the full path of the CAB program, for example: C:\PROGRAM
FILES\CAB\[Link] with a space at the end.
iv. To the same line, add any command line parameters and then click
on the Ok button.

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13. Troubleshooting
The error message will give you an indication of what went wrong and how you
may be able to correct the error. You may wish to refer to the Troubleshooting
section to fix the error yourself. Try the operation again to see if it produces the
same result.

If you wish to call technical support, please record the error number and the
circumstances under which the error happened. If possible, call from a phone near
the computer so that any assistance given can be tested immediately.

The topics in this section are:

Administration
Client mode
Coupons
Editing respondent data
Exporting reports and respondent data
Generating reports
Importing respondent data files
Keyboard usage
Memory
Missing files
Mouse usage
Network
Opening files
Password
Printing
Registration
Saving files
Saving reports
Window appearance

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 Administration
Exit all unnecessary programs before administering the test from the Edit
Respondent window. This includes programs that have the Always on top mode
set. These programs will remain displayed while the test is administered, distracting
the respondent. For example, help files or clock programs often have this mode set.

Whenever you edit a respondent’s data, or administer the CAB, the changes you
make are stored in a file called [Link], where dd is the date, and hhmm
is the hour and minute the file was created. If your computer crashes or you forget
to save your changes, all is not lost. Simply import this file to retrieve your latest
changes. More information on importing can be found in the File|Import section.
To enable or disable file backups, refer to the Options|Program section.

If you have problems starting the administration or viewing the test instructions,
you may need to change the administration font. See the Administration Font
section under Options|Administration.

Client Mode
When you are running the software on a network in client mode (as opposed
to server mode), you may edit and manipulate respondent data, and generate
reports, but you may not use coupons. This means you may not generate a report
for a respondent with a coupon level of less than the number required for the
report you wish to generate. When configured properly, the Help|About screen
will display Client Mode (Network).

If your software has been registered, and suddenly comes up in Client Mode, or
you cannot generate reports due to a coupon protection error, your files may have
been moved due to a disk defragmentation utility, such as Disk Defragmenter in
Windows. You will need to re-register your software to regain your coupons. To
prevent this from re-occuring, make sure your defragment software does not
move hidden and system files, or run a Defragment Files Only and do not run a
Full Defragmentation.

Coupons
If you need to remove coupons to add them to another computer or move the
software to another computer, contact technical support.

If the title of the startup screen contains the words Client Mode, then you may
not use coupons from that computer. You can only use coupons on the computer
displaying Server Mode. If you do not have a network, the computer will always
run in Server Mode.

Editing respondent
data
If you cannot open a database or record, it may be in use over the network. If so,
try later when the file or record becomes free.

If the database becomes excessively large, you may notice slowdowns when editing
respondents. Create a new database if this is the case.

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 Exporting reports
and respondent
data
If the disk is full or write-protected, refer to the Saving files section. Data is exported
to the import directory shown in the Options|Program menu option.

See also: File|Export, Import/Export File Formats

Generating reports
Ensure that you have enough coupons to pay for the report you wish to generate.
If not, you may need to add coupons. The software must be registered before you
can generate reports.

Importing
respondent data
files
Files are imported from the import directory as listed in the Options|Program
menu option, but you may change this to any directory temporarily or permanently.
Change the List files of type list box to the type of file you wish to import. The file
extension (.CSV, .TAB, .TXT) must properly reflect the type of file being imported.
If no records are imported, it may be that the file is not in the proper format.

See also: File|Import

Keyboard usage
For the most part, you can press only the key corresponding to a letter underlined
on a button. However, if you are in an edit field or another part of the window,
you may have to use the Alternate combination. For example, if O is underlined,
press and hold Alt, and press O.

Memory
You need at least 4 megabytes of RAM installed in your computer to run this
software. If you are running out of memory, exit other programs and try again.
Consult your Windows manual on how to increase virtual memory if necessary.

Missing Files
Refer to the list of files used by this software. If any are missing, you may need
to re-install the software. If you have registered the software or added coupons,
they will be preserved, provided you re-install to the same directory.

Mouse usage
When clicking on a button, ensure that the mouse is released before moving off
the button completely, otherwise the button may not work.

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 Network
A peer-to-peer network (such as Windows networking) is required to run the
SigmaSoft for Windows Software.

If you are experiencing write errors, ensure that the server computer is allowing
full read/write access to the client computers, and that you are using a mapped
network drive.

Opening files
If you cannot open a file, check the spelling of the file, or choose from the file
open dialog box. Ensure that the file is not already in use if you are on a network,
and if so, try later when the file becomes free.

See also: File|Open

Password
If you have forgotten or lost the start up and administration password, call technical
support to obtain a temporary password to gain access to the program. Use the
Options|Program menu to re-enter the password. Temporary passwords will only
be given to registered users.

See also: Options|Program

Printing
Refer to your printer manual or the Windows manuals for problems with your
printer. Check that the cables are properly connected, and that power is applied
to the printer. Also check for a paper jam or paper tray empty.

If pages are not formatted properly, it may be due to the font size or type. Select
a different font or font size, or adjust the margins.

See also: File|Print, Printer and Page Setup, Options|Report

Registration
Registration may be performed only on a local drive on a local computer; you may
not register on a drive that is on a network location.

Ensure that you are entering the proper password when registering the software.
If you enter too many incorrect attempts, you will no longer be able to use that
password, and must obtain a new password.

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 Saving files
If you cannot save a report file or database to disk, the disk may be write-protected
(if a floppy disk) or full. Use the windows file manager to check for disk space,
and remove any files in your TEMP directory if necessary to free up some space.
If it is a write-protected floppy disk, remove the protection, or use a disk that is
not write-protected.

If you are on a network, you may not have save privileges to a disk drive, and may
have to use your local drive to save data. You can change the default directories
in Options|Program.

See also: File|Export, File|Save, File|Save As

Saving reports
If the disk is full or write-protected, refer to the Saving files section. Reports are
saved to the Output Directory shown in the Options|Program Program Directories.

Window
appearance
If you rearrange the Output and Respondent Database windows, you can restore
them to the default sizes by selecting Window|Output or Window|Respondent
Database menu options. The screen font used for buttons and window text can
be changed in Options|Program.

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14. Files Used by
the Software
Listed below are the files needed by and created by this software:

[Link] Main executable software

[Link] Help file

BK*.CSV Backup files containing saved responses from the most

recent administrations and edits.

[Link],
[Link] Administration files for CANADA

[Link],
[Link] Administration files for U.S.A.

[Link],
[Link] Coupon removal confirmation template and form.

[Link],
[Link] Coupon order template and form.

DL*.CSV Backup files containing respondents most recently deleted

from a database.

[Link],
[Link] Registration order template and form.

[Link] Sample respondent database file.

[Link] Protected files, do not modify, delete or move.

[Link],
[Link],
[Link],
[Link],
[Link],
[Link] Library files common to all SigmaSoft for Windows Software.

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 Here are the common file extensions used by this program:

*.DAT Respondent database files.

*.CSV Comma delimited import/export files.
*.RTF Rich text report files.
*.TAB Tab delimited import/export files.
*.TXT Text report files or fixed format import/export text files.

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 15. Uninstallation
When the SigmaSoft for Windows Software is installed, it sets up an uninstall
method to simplify removing coupons and all program files that were added to
your system. You will need to uninstall your software so that you can re-install it
on another computer if you want to change the computer on which you generate
your reports.

The topics in this section are:

Uninstallation for Windows
Remove Registration

Uninstallation for
Windows

1. From the Start Menu, select Settings.

2. Select Control Panel.

3. Select Add/Remove Programs.

4. From the list of programs installed, select SigmaSoft CAB for Windows, and
click the Add/Remove button.

5. Click on the Ok button to continue uninstall, and click on the Yes button to
confirm uninstallation.

6. Proceed to the Remove Registration below.

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 Remove
Registration

1. After uninstallation, the Remove Registration window is displayed.

2. Follow the instructions in the Remove Registration window to obtain the

unregistration password.

3. Enter the unregistration password in the Password edit box.

4. Click on the Now button. The Registration Password window is displayed

next.

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5. Record the confirmation number on paper. Click on the Record button to save
the confirmation number to disk.

6. If you wish to print out the confirmation number, answer Yes to the dialog
box, otherwise click on the No button.

7. Give the confirmation number to SIGMA to record a credit. If you are moving
the software to another computer, contact SIGMA after you have re-installed
the software and are ready to register. You may then add back the credited
coupons.

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 16. Glossary
Browse box
The browse box allows you to select a directory. Double-click on a folder to open
it and display the sub-directories. Use the scroll bar to display folders past the end
of the box. Double-clicking on an open folder closes it.

Button bar
The button bar sits just below the menu items, and contains frequently used
speed buttons to be used with a single click of the mouse. If you move the mouse
overtop a button and let it rest for a moment, a brief description of the button is
displayed. If a button is not available for the current operation, it is greyed out.

Check box
A check box is a box in which you place a check mark by clicking the empty box
when you want to enable it. To disable the function, click the check mark again
to remove it. A description of what the box does lies to the right of the box itself.

Clipboard
The clipboard is a temporary container for text or other objects which can then
be pasted or copied to another location.

Comma delimited
Comma delimited files are saved with each field separated by a comma, and each
record separated by a carriage return.

[Link]
The [Link] file contains the Coupon Removal Confirmation Form for use
when faxing, mailing or e-mailing a request to remove coupons for transfer to
another site or computer.

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 Coupon level
The coupon level of a respondent refers to how many coupons have been spent
on that respondent. When first added, each respondent is assigned a coupon level
of zero (0). Each time a report is generated for a respondent, his or her coupon
level is set to the number of coupons required by that report. Once a coupon level
has been assigned, you may generate additional reports of the same or less value
without using more coupons.

[Link]
The [Link] file contains the SigmaSoft Coupon Order Form for use when
faxing, mailing or e-mailing an order for additional coupons.

Coupons
Each report has a price, in coupons. Before you can generate a report, you must
purchase enough coupons to pay for that report. These coupons are electronic in
nature. When you purchase coupons, you receive a password. This password adds
the number of coupons you have purchased to the protected counter installed
on your computer. When you generate a report, coupons are subtracted from
that counter.

Dialog box
A dialog box is a window which usually contains Ok and Cancel buttons, or Yes and
No buttons. It displays information or asks for more information before continuing.
Click the Ok or Yes button to continue with the current operation. Click on the
Cancel or No button to stop the current operation.

Drive icon
The drive icon allows you to select a drive. It is similar to a list box except that it
displays all available drives. When you select a drive, the browse box changes to
display the folders in the new drive.

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 Edit box
In an edit box you type in numbers or characters. You may use the cursor or mouse
to select and delete text within the edit box.

Fixed format ASCII

Fixed format ASCII files are arranged so each field is exactly the same length in each
record, and each record is contained on one line, separated by a carriage return.

Highlighting
A button is highlighted when a dotted line appears along the inside borders of
the button.

ID Number
The ID Number of a respondent allows you to assign a number to use for confidential
purposes. Use a unique number for each respondent, or no ID Number at all.

List box
A list box allows you to choose from a list of items. Click on the down arrow to
show the list and select an item from the list.

Radio box
A radio box contains more than one radio button. Clicking on a button releases
all other buttons, leaving only one selected.

[Link]
The [Link] file contains the SigmaSoft Registration Form for use when faxing,
mailing or e-mailing a Windows Software Registration form.

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 Respondent data
file
A respondent data file is a special file used by this program to store respondent
demographic information, responses to the CAB items, as well as scoring information.
Respondent data files should not be printed and cannot be accessed by other
programs. By default, respondent data files are stored in the respondent data file
directory listed in the Options|Program window.

RTF file
An RTF file is a Rich Text Format file which retains font sizes, and character effects
such as bolding, italics and underlining. It can be read and written by many word
processing programs.

Save dialog box

The save dialog box allows you to define the directory and file name in which
the data will be stored. You may select a different output format by changing the
list box labelled “Save file as type”. Click on the Ok button when you are ready
to save the file.

Selection
To select an item, click on it or press the space bar when the item is highlighted.
You can select a range of items by holding down the Shift key while selecting. You
can select and deselect individual items by pressing the Ctrl key and selecting items.

Status bar
A status bar at the bottom left shows the number of the currently selected record,
the total number of records, and the number of selected records.

Validation code
The validation code is provided by the SigmaSoft for Windows Software during the
registration process. This code is given to SIGMA who then provides a password
to register your software.

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