This tutorial explains each section of First Look Pro in greater detail. Here we’ll show you each form used in the program and explain its function and uses. Fundamentals such as setting up a new user, password security and printing will also be explained. The tutorial is separated into mini-tutorials, each covering the different First Look Pro information screens.
Lesson 1 - Setting Up A New User/ First Look Pro Preferences
Before adding a new record to the program, let’s set First Look Pro’s preferences and set yourself up as a new user. The Preferences toolbox allows you to enter First Look Pro Users, set and change the program file paths, enter your fire department information, and enter a password for Edit Mode if so desired.
To set up your program preferences:
Open First Look Pro by locating the First Look Pro icon on your desktop and double-clicking on it, or select it from the Start Menu.
Select “Switch to Edit Mode” from the File pull-down men located at the upper-left corner of the First Look Pro screen.
Select First Look Preferences from the File pull-down menu.
The First Look Pro preferences open on screen.
When installing and opening the program for the first time, First Look Pro automatically locates and maps the default diagram and image paths, as well as the Diagram Viewer and Crime Zone, Crash Zone, or Quick Scene path (if on of these programs are installed on your PC). If desired you can change these default file paths here in Preferences.
Enter the your information on the Preferences screen. In some cases, such as the Viewer, and Diagram Program fields, First Look Pro automatically finds the correct information and enters it for you.
Address Checker Code: This feature requires assistance from The CAD Zone. Please call CAD Zone tech support at (503) 207 5623 for help with this feature!
Department ID (not editable): Displays the Department ID that you entered upon initial installation of First Look Pro.
Diagram Drive or Network Share: The root drive where First Look Pro is installed. All diagrams and images must be located on this disk drive!
First Look Pro DB Path: The root directory where the First Look Pro .mdb file will be saved.
TCP/IP Port Number: Your wireless communication port ID. This function requires technical assistance from The CAD Zone. Please call Technical Support for additional details.
Default City: The default city information that appears on each new record. If this field is left blank no information will appear on the new record.
Default State: The default state information that appears on each new record. If this field is left blank no information will appear on the new record.
Default Zip/Postal Code: The default Zip/Postal Code information that appears on each new record. If this field is left blank no information will appear on the new record.
Fire Flow Method: Check-marking this option allows you to choose the desired Fire Flow method.
Department Info: Fill in the Department information (if you want it to appear on your reports.)
Click the Save Record icon (the Diskette) to save the preference information.
Adding and managing First Look Pro Users is also performed on the Preferences screen. To set up a new First Look Pro user:
Click the First Look Pro Users icon from the Preferences screen.
The First Look Pro Users screen appears on screen.
Click the New User icon to add a new user.
Enter a User Name.
Enter a Password.
You will need to enter a password to enter the Edit mode screen if password protection was previously set up in the First Look Preferences. The User Name and Password fields are case sensitive so you will need to take note of exactly how you enter this information. If you can’t remember or don’t have access to your password, contact The CAD Zone’s technical support staff for assistance.
Select Police Services User by check-marking the correct option box.
Marking this option tells First Look Pro which program screens to display as the default; either Fire Service or Police Service. You have access to both Fire Service and Police Service program features no matter which option you choose.
Select Police Services Administrator.
Checking or un-checking these options allows the user access to the Fire Service and Police Service program features. If both are checked, the user has full access to both Fire and Police information screens.
Click the Save icon to add the user information to First Look Pro’s preferences settings.
