ARGOS Upgrade to MAPS Version 4 - Argos Version 4.2 (12/22/13)

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1 ARGOS Upgrade to MAPS Version 4 - Argos Version 4.2 (12/22/13) We have installed a new version of Argos (12/22/13). This new version 4.2 can be used with Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) or above, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. It can also be used with Safari and Google Chrome on the ipad or Mac. This new version also requires java. The elauncher uses Java to copy the client application from the MAP server to your PC. Your PC must have Java installed in order to download any Evisions applications. It is very likely that you have java already on your machine but in case your machine does not have java then it can be downloaded at At the bottom of the bantest.eiu.edu page you will see (Java Plugin Install for IE9 and above). Argos 4.2 introduces a new way to run dashboards and reports the Argos Web Viewer. Available to all Argos users, it does not require you to download and run the Argos client; instead, the Web Viewer loads directly in your favorite browser. This allows it to run on a wide variety of platforms, including tablets. While it does not replace the Argos client for DataBlock and report development, the streamlined user interface gives fast, easy access to the reports and dashboards you need. Using Web Viewer to launch Argos. 1. Type: into your web browser. 2. Enter your login user ID and Password. 3. Web Viewer Home Page. Click Help for an interactive tutorial, an online help guide, or continue reading the following instructions to use Argos Web Viewer.

2 4. There are now 4 ways to find the report you are looking for. a. Search enter the name of the report and click Search or hit Enter. (Enter a name or partial name to locate folders, reports, and DataBlocks that match your search terms). b. Explorer Click Explorer then a folder and drill down to the reports you are seeking. You can see your current location by looking at the breadcrumb trail at the top of the screen. Click on any folder in the breadcrumb to jump to that location. Mouse over the breadcrumb to show a drop-down list of that element's subfolders. ipad users must tap and hold on the breadcrumb to view the dropdown menu. Once you have found your report. o o o Click on a DataBlock to execute that DataBlock's dashboard. The Details button shows the reports underneath the DataBlock, and additional information about that DataBlock. Use the star button to create a shortcut to a DataBlock or report.

3 c. Shortcuts Click Shortcuts then click on a saved shortcut to run that report. d. Recent Click on Recent then click on a report that has been recently ran. 5. Click on Settings to set your Home Folder. Argos allows you to set a folder as your "home" folder, which is the default folder that opens when you log in to Argos. By default, the home folder is the root folder. Specifying a home folder other than the root can save time if you are usually running DataBlocks and reports in a particular folder. a. To set the Home Folder first follow the Breadcrumb Trail to the folder you wish to use as your home folder. Then click on Settings on the Web Viewer Home Page. The User Home folder is automatically populated by the program. Click Set Home to set your default folder. Argos can also be launched using the previous processes from the last upgrade (11/11/12). You may already be familiar with these processes. Report Launching will be different. E-visions integrated the Dashboard feature as part of Datablock. Now you can select and Launch Datablock/reports directly from dashboard (if you have multiple reports for one datablock) and you can also save the parameters for your frequent reports. Also new in this version of Argos QuickLaunch has been renamed to ShortCuts. They work the same but you can create your own folders and add shortcuts to those folders for better organization.

4 Process 1: Using elauncher to launch Argos. 4. Upon your first login to the new Argos system you will see a screen like below. a. Checkmark Always trust content from this publisher. b. Click Run. *Note: You may see the following message while the program loads. 5. You will be directed to the following webpage. 6. Click on the vertical Argos bar to slide out the Argos section. 7. Click on the Argos launch button. 8. Enter your login user ID and Password.

5 9. Continue below to Process 3: Argos Display after Login Process 2: Using the current Argos link ( ) to launch Argos. 1. You will first be directed to the following screen. 2. Enter your login user ID and Password. Process 3: Argos Display after Login 3. Argos will now display with slight new modifications.

6 4. Click + to open a folder under the Explorer tab. Continue this process to your chosen report. 5. Click magnifying glass next to Dashboard then click Run Dashboard. 6. The main controls of this new system will be displayed in this area. * Note: the printer icon next to Dashboard Options will take a print screen of your settings. * Note: the new dashboard options will replace the following: * This step is eliminated a. replaces b. replaces

7 c. replaces d. replaces 7. Reports Options allow you to pick the report of your choice. Click a report to be opened. 8. Next pick the parameters of your report. 9. Dashboard Options will allow you to save and manage these settings for future use. Process 4: Using Shortcuts instead of Quicklaunch. * Your old Quicklaunches operate the same as the new Shortcuts.

8 1. Create a Shortcut then select the type and location of your Shortcut. 2. Click on the Shortcuts tab to view your Shortcuts. 3. You now have the option to create/delete folders, change the display of the icons, and return to the home view of your Shortcuts. a. Is used to create a new folder of shortcuts. b. Is used to delete folders from the Shortcut view. c. Use this dropdown list to choose large icons, small icons, or a list view. d. This icon is used to navigate back to the root or home folder of your Shortcut menu. Process 5: To exit Argos now just click the X in the top right corner of your screen.