Pavement Marking Management System

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Reference Manual
June 1999

Minnisota Department of Transportation

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PMMS Software Structure

The PMMS software is a Windows” based Paradox@ data base scripted program. The software is designed for Windows version 95/98 or NT version 4.0 or higher. The software is designed as a “run-time” application, and is therefore a royalty free program. In other words, installing Paradox is not required to install and add information to the program. However, in the scripted format the program will only allow user to input the information. To fully utilize the program users will need to have a full version of Paradox, or another comparable data base program. Paradox is a commercially available program, which can be run within any Windows environment. This program assumes nothing about an operator’s level of computer knowledge. We have strived to develop a program that can be used by even the most novice computer user.

Entering information into the program is accomplished by entering the data directly into a scripted form. This program has been designed so that all relevant data can be entered directly into one of two screens: the daily maintenance, or contracted screen.

This program takes advantages of many Windows programming options. Keep in mind that you can use the right mouse button on parts of data input screen. Although you can move through the menus to do most things in the PMMS program, using the right click on your mouse will reveal additional menus that can save time. Highlighting (i.e., left clicking in the appropriate box) the District, Job, or Empl. ID portions of the input screen, and then right clicking the mouse button will allow access their sub-menus. Each of these sub-menus can be chanaed to fit soecific needs.

System Requirements
Component Description/Comments
Microprocessor 486 or higher
RAM 6MB (8MB is recommended.) Performance will increase with more memory.
Hard disk A hard disk is required. System files installed using this minimum Paradox installation requires approximately 8 MB.
Video monitor EGA or higher
Microsoft Windows Version 95, 98, or later NT 4.0
Mouse Although not required, a mouse is strongly recommended. Some design features can be accessed only with a mouse.

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