Training Videos
Below are all the training videos
available on-line. This list is a work in progress. Note that these videos span
quite a number of years. Many of the features in the older videos have been
upgraded and enhanced but there is usually still some value in the lessons it
contains. If you have suggestions for specific
training topics, please let us know. If you experience
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E-mail Names Option
(ZPSQL) - This video shows how a new screen makes it easy to access all of the E-mail
addresses you have stored in ZonePro when using the internal ZonePro E-mail option.
(Posted 02/07/2012)
Advanced Filter Management
(ZPSQL) - This video shows how to save, reuse, and delete Advanced Filters in report screens.
(Posted 01/24/2012)
Extra Contractors in Zoning
(ZPSQL) - This video shows how to use the Extra Contractor option in the Zoning Permits screen.
(Posted 01/24/2012)
Alert Messages
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how to add active alert messages to
any database. (Posted 11/30/2007)
Alert Message Customization
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates how to customize
the text in alert messages. (Posted 02/08/2009)
Calculator Option
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how the Calculator
option works. (Posted 10/13/2008)
Daily Schedule with Negative Day Ranges
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates the support for
negative Day Ranges in the Daily Inspection Schedule
Screen. (Posted 6/20/2008)
Deleting Records
(ZP32) - This video shows how to properly delete
records from ZonePro. (Posted 12/18/2007)
Help File Switching
(ZP32) - This video explains the two Help file
systems available and shows how to switch between them. (Posted 1/30/2008)
Help File Troubleshooting
(ZP32) - This video is for customers who can't get
the CHM Help file to run on their systems. It walks
through the Help File Troubleshooting process. (Posted 02/04/2008)
Launching My Computer
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates two ways in which
you can now launch My Computer from within ZonePro. (Posted 02/12/2009)
Multiple Fee Technique
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates how to add
multiple fees to any application database using memo
fields. The script used in this technique is on the
Scripts page. (Posted 3/14/2008)
Notekeeper Feature
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video explains how to use the
Notekeeper option to add text to your Notes fields
without any typing. (Posted 11/29/2007)
Pick Box Feature
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video explains how to use the Pick
Box feature found throughout ZonePro. (Posted 12/17/2007)
Pick Box Forced Display
(ZPSQL) - This video shows how you can extend the Pick Box List Manager feature to
force the Pick Box options to display when a user edits a field that has a saved
Pick Box list. (Posted 01/14/2011)
Show Notes Option
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates the Show Notes
option for Zoning Permit Types and also shows how it can
work with the selective printing technique. (Posted 02/13/2009)
Three Tiered Structure
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video explains how ZonePro is
comprised of three main areas for maintenance,
application databases, and reporting. (Posted 12/05/2007)
Time Box
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video explains how to use the Time Box feature for
quickly filling in time fields. (Posted 1/18/2008)
ZP Backup
(ZP32) - This video demonstrates the basics of the ZP Backup
feature. (Posted 06/16/2009)
Advanced Filter Option
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how to use the Advanced
Filter Option on report screens with an example from the
Mailing Labels Screen. (Posted 01/30/2008)
Maintenance Document Screen
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how to use the generic
Maintenance Document Screen including the creation of a
new report. (Posted 10/13/2008)
Quick Note and Notekeeper
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how the Quick Note
option works and how Notekeeper can be used with it. (Posted 10/13/2008)
Selective Notes Printing 1
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates a technique for
selectively printing a section of a Notes field. (Posted 01/29/2009)
Selective Notes Printing & Notekeeper
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how the Notekeeper
option can enhance the process of selectively printing a
section of a Notes field. (Posted 01/29/2009)
Adding A Logo
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how to add a logo or any graphic image
to a document. (Posted 12/12/2007)
Converting Documents to Reports
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows an example of how to
convert a document into a report. (Posted 12/24/2007)
Custom Documents
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how to create custom
documents for Document Screens. (Posted 12/12/2007)
Document Editor Basics
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This is an older video from the original training set
converted for on-line viewing. It is an evergreen as it covers some basics of using
the Document Editor. (Posted 02/10/2010)
Document Editor Menus
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This is an older video from the original training set
converted for on-line viewing. It is an evergreen as it covers the basics of the
Document Editor menu system. (Posted 02/10/2010)
Document Expressions
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This is an older video from the original training set
converted for on-line viewing. It is an evergreen as it covers the basics of
editing Field Expressions in the Document Editor. (Posted 02/10/2010)
Document Naming
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This is an older video from the original training set
converted for on-line viewing. It is an evergreen as it covers the basics of
the document naming conventions used by ZonePro. (Posted 02/10/2010)
Internal Field Names
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows two ways to find the
internal field names for advanced ZonePro operations. (Posted 12/13/2007)
Manipulating Objects
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video gives tips on how to
manipulate objects in the Document Editor. (Posted 12/12/2007)
Code Library
(ZP32)- This video shows how to use the Code Library to populate
your Violation Codes database. (Posted 10/13/2008)
Creating New Sorts
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how to create new sorts
for report screens. (Posted 12/13/2007)
Document Cleaner Shortcut
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video explains the purpose of the
Document Cleaner shortcut available from the Output
drop-down box on Report and Document screens. (Posted 10/13/2008)
Email - Basics
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows the four screens that have e-mail
options in ZonePro and the two ways in which it can be
sent. (Posted 1/17/2008)
Email - STMP Setup
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how to do the initial
setup on the STMP E-Mail Screen. (Posted 1/17/2008)
Email - STMP Advanced Features
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates several special
features of the STMP E-Mail Screen with an example post
sent to a contractor from the Toolbox Options Screen. (Posted 1/17/2008)
Export Utility
(ZP32) - This video shows how to use the redesigned Export
Utility to get information out of ZonePro. (Posted 10/13/2008)
Permit Mover
(ZP32) - This video shows how to use the Permit Mover tool to move
errantly entered permits to the correct property record.
(Posted 10/13/2008)
Street Sweeper 1
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how to use Street Sweeper to quickly
populate fields in a database. (Posted 1/1/2008)
Street Sweeper 2
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how to use Street
Sweeper to clean up field values to make the Pick Box
feature more useful. (Posted 01/01/2008)
Permit Linking
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how use the permit linking option
between permits in various Building databases. (Posted 3/5/2008)
Compare Module Ignore List
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates how the Ignore
Name feature works in the owner name discrepancy function
of the Compare Module. (Posted 6/23/2008)
Owner and Occupant Change Shortcuts
(ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates how to use the View Owner and View Occupant buttons on
the Property Screen to quickly add a new owner (or occupant) or switch the current owner to
someone else.
(Posted 06/17/2011)
Quickly Add New Occupants and Owners
(ZPSQL) - This video shows how you can use a new right-click option on the Property
Screen to quickly add a new Occupant or Owner to a property record. (Posted 02/09/2011)
Selecting Any Contact as the Applicant
(ZPSQL) - This video shows how you can use a new right-click option on the Applicant
drop-down box to select any linked Contact as the Applicant. (Posted 02/03/2011)
Changing Owners in ZPSQL
(ZPSQL) - This video shows how to add a new owner to an existing property record
in ZP SQL. (Posted 05/13/2010)
Contact File Upkeep Screen 1
(ZP32) - This video shows how to use the Contact
File Upkeep Screen in Maintenance to populate the Contact
File database when this module is initially installed. (Posted 2/27/2008)
Contact File Upkeep Screen 2
(ZP32) - This video shows how the Contact File
Upkeep Screen in Maintenance is used to help keep the
Contact File database in sync with the Property database
over time. (Posted 2/27/2008)
Contractor Fee Screen
(ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates the revised Contractor Module that now includes
a separate screen for tracking fees. This allows multiple fees to be attached to
each contractor record. (Posted 03/09/2011)
Contractor Link Quick Lookups
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how to use a shortcut
when linking contractors to permits. (Posted 10/13/2008)
Upgrade Alert Option
(ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates how to use the Upgrade Alert option so that
you are always aware when ZonePro module updates have been posted on the web.
(Posted 05/17/2011)
Automatic Upgrades
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows how to use the Installed
Modules Screen to automatically download new upgrades. (Posted 06/09/2009)
Database Upgrade Screen
(ZP32) - This video shows how to use the Database
Upgrade Screen in Maintenance. (Posted 1/18/2008)
Upgrading SQL Databases
(ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates how to manually upgrade your SQL databases using
a special option from the Installed Modules Screen. (Posted 03/09/2011)
Installed Modules
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates the Installed
Modules Screen that tells you what ZonePro modules you
have installed. (Posted 1/16/2008)
Pick Box List Manager
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates the new Pick Box
option to create locally stored lists that allow you to
customize your Pick Box choices. (Posted 10/05/2009)
User Defined Fields
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video explains how the User Defined
Fields option works in ZonePro. (Posted 12/06/2007)
User Scripts Screen
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows two examples of custom
scripts that can be added to ZonePro via the User Defined
Scripts Screen. (Posted 6/23/2008)
User Script Button
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows two examples of custom
scripts that can be added to the User Script button. (Posted 6/23/2008)
User Scripts - Finding Existing
(ZP32) - This video shows how to dislay a list of existing user defined scripts in
the User Scripts Screen. (Posted 10/13/2008)
Zoning Distrcits Screen
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video shows off the expanded field
set in the Zoning Districts Screen in Maintenance. (Posted 6/23/2008)
Extra Permit Database
(ZPSQL) - This video introduces the new Extra Permit database which is now part of
the Miscellaneous Module. (Posted 02/03/2011)
Storing Photos On The Web
(ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates how to store copies of photos on the web using
the Photo Module. Storing photos on the web allows them to be viewed regardless of
your location.
(Posted 06/17/2011)
Photo Viewer Save Option
(ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates how to use the Save button in the Image
Viewer screen to save local copies of photos stored on the web. (Posted 05/17/2011)
Batch Loader Preview Panes
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates how to use the
Preview Pane options in the Batch Loader feature of the
Photo Module. (Posted 6/23/2008)
Linking Folders & URLs
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates how to link to
folders and web pages in the Photo Module. (Posted 02/13/2009)
Printing Photos in the Violation Screen
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates how you can
include linked photos in custom documents printed from
the Violation Screen. (Posted 02/12/2009)
Smarter Image Viewer
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates two new options
in the Photo Module Image Viewer Screen which make it a
bit smarter. (Posted 02/13/2009)
Application Button Renaming
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates how to rename the
application buttons on the Property Screen. (Posted 02/10/2009)
Internet Link Button
(ZP32 & ZPSQL) - This video demonstrates the two uses for
the Internet Link button on the Property Screen. (Posted 1/21/2008)
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