Federal Support Survey

FSS Data Entry Program Instructions

"Finished" Instructions


Once all data have been entered and verified, the data must be copied back onto the original disk which was provided in your mailout packet. Follow these step-by-step completion instructions:

type what is shown in bold italics, then press the <ENTER> key:

  1. Exit the data entry program: from the main menu, select the Exit option.

  2. Insert the original disk into drive A: (or B:)

  3. Start the "finished" program — this program will copy all data entry program files to the disk. Please note that you also provide the disk drive designation (A: or B:).

    C:\FSS95>finished A: (or finished B:)

    This may take a few minutes ...

    While the "finished" program runs, your screen will look like this:


    [Screen 25]  Screen 25

  4. When all files have been copied, you will see a "Thank you" message on your screen:

    [Screen 26]  Screen 26

  5. Make a backup copy of the completed files for your use: repeat steps 2 through 4 using another disk

  6. Return the original disk to QRC.

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