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Appendix C - Electronic Compendium User Instructions
Pages 121-126

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... To ensure that the integrity of the original file remains intact, please immediately "Save As" and re-title the workbook. The workbook will typically run faster from your local drive than on a network, CD, or external drive.
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... is protected, with basic permissions granted based on anticipated user needs. Each worksheet can be unprotected by right clicking on the applicable tab and selecting "unprotect worksheet." Depending on user needs, unprotected worksheets may require manual re-protection.
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... : The columns combine to provide a discrete ID number for each measure and may be used to easily trace each measure back to its source goal worksheet. The "Goal" filter (column D)
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... : Allows the user to view measures only applicable to internal aspects of the agency (pertaining to the agency's own vehicle fleet, for example) , or conversely, only focused on external activities.
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... (You may also retitle the tab itself by double clicking on it.) Note: To limit the file size of the compendium and prevent noticeable slowdowns, it is recommended that users either delete exported sheets after use or move them to a new workbook (right click on tab > move or copy > to book: (new book)
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... 6. Goals – The 11 goal worksheets feed content directly to the "All Measures" tab but are not intended for direct filtering (a default protection)
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Key Terms

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  • trust center
  • customized list
  • center settings
  • customize existing

  • existing measures
  • enable macros
  • performed manually
  • filtering operations
  • radio button

  • community health
  • permissions granted
  • earlier versions
  • typically run
  • please select

  • export dialog
  • page breaks
  • source goal
  • user supplant
  • program relevance

  • macro security
  • breaks coincident
  • filter measures
  • require manual
  • final refinements

  • default protection
  • moderately complicated
  • unfiltered worksheet
  • filter operations
  • goals except


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