Different Access Control Card formats use different kinds of data structures. Manitou automatically assigns a Format Number based on the number of Format types already assigned.
Accessing the Access Control Card Formats Form
- To reach the Access Control Formats form, navigate to the Maintenance menu, click "Setup”, then click "Access Control Card Formats".
Result: The "Access Control Card Formats" form displays as shown in the following screenshot:
Description of Fields
- Format No: an identifying number assigned to the Format type. Manitou automatically assigns this number based on the number of Format types already assigned.
- Description: a description of the Card Format. Along with the Format number, this description is displayed in the list.
- File Name: the file name is case-sensitive and must not include the file path.
Adding a New Access Card Format
- Navigate to the Maintenance menu, click "Setup", and then click "Access Control Card Formats".
- Click "Edit" and then click "Add".
Result: The "Add AC Format" window displays as shown in the following screenshot:
Note: The Format No: field displays automatically populated based on previously assigned Access Control Card Formats. Is there any reason a user should change this?
- Enter a brief description into the "Description:" field and click "OK".
Result: The "Add AC Format" window closes and your new AC Format displays in the list.
- Enter the File Name into the "File Name:" field and click "Save".