DTL or Digital Tools List is a form or database used to collect and store all your tools scattered around the house, shed, garage, or outside. The purpose of DTL is to assist by storing information about your tools, part numbers, and associated information such a warranty information.
This post will provide you with guidance on what the different fields are and what they normally are used for.
When DTL is opened, a screen, much like the one shown on the left is displayed. There are several text fields, including dropdowns, that are used to provide different bits of information.
You will also note that there is a grid called Parts List. In this screen, the Parts List is showing parts that make up the Tool: Table Saw
Below that is a Warranty option button that depicts whether or not a warranty still exists on your product.
There are nine (9) function buttons, each providing either navigation to another part of the form or some specific function.
New PN: All you to add a new part to the parts list for this tool.
More: Displays the power type information of the tool.
Show All: Displays a list of all the tools in the database.
Notes: Display notes section. This is where information about you tool is entered such as the next scheduled maintenance, where to buy parts for it, etc.
<<<: Move to previous record or tool.
+: Add new record or tool.
-: Delete current record or tool.
>>>: Move to next record or tool.
Exit: Exit program.
If you were to select the dropdown for Type:, a list will appear, displaying several types of power for the tool entered.
By selecting any one of these entries, you will be provided with different results. For instance, if you selected Electric, an option would appear asking if the saw is 120vac or 220vac. If you select cordless, a message would appear asking if you knew the make and model of the charger. When Gas is selected, a message will ask whether the unit is gas only, oil mixed, etc.
The next dropdown called make provides a list of a few models. if you find that your model does not exists, simply type the new model and the database will add that to the list of already provided makes.
Selecting Buttons
By selecting different buttons, you can quickly jump to different areas of the for. or instance, if you select the More button, you can see that there is an option group depicting what the power type, whether it is voltage or fuel. There is also a section on the right that provides standard battery voltages, a field to enter the models for the charger and the battery used.When the Show All button is selected, a list of all the tools will appear with the current record highlighted.
If the Notes button is selected, a field appears allowing you to add notes about the saw. When Warranty is selected, a display appears providing you fields to enter everything about the warranty for your tool.
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