•Information accuracy and reliabilityInformation accuracy and reliability

•Reduced paperwork and duplicate data entryReduced paperwork and duplicate data entry

•Better reporting capabilitiesBetter reporting capabilities

•System scalability and robustnessSystem scalability and robustness

•Used at over 30 school districts in the U.S.Used at over 30 school districts in the U.S.•Denver, Atlanta, other large districtsDenver, Atlanta, other large districts

•Solid platform on which to build for the futureSolid platform on which to build for the future

•Excellent fit with TSD requirements Excellent fit with TSD requirements

•Some processes or tasks may take longer in the new Some processes or tasks may take longer in the new systemsystem

•Major value of the system is in the overall efficiencies it createsMajor value of the system is in the overall efficiencies it creates

•Some forms may require other information to be Some forms may require other information to be added first added first

•This may, or may not, have been the case with CyborgThis may, or may not, have been the case with Cyborg

•Not all of these dependencies may be known prior to going liveNot all of these dependencies may be known prior to going live

•Embrace change and learnEmbrace change and learn

•Positive attitude and teamworkPositive attitude and teamwork

•Each person shares responsibility for the success Each person shares responsibility for the success of this transitionof this transition

•Help othersHelp others

•If you have a question, seek helpIf you have a question, seek help

http://lawtweb.tps-ad.local/lawson/portal

When training, make sure you are logged into the correct Lawson product line.

•An integrated, web-based systemAn integrated, web-based system

•Access to Lawson is through the “Portal” using your Access to Lawson is through the “Portal” using your browser (Internet Explorer)browser (Internet Explorer)

•The Cyborg screens you know are different in LawsonThe Cyborg screens you know are different in Lawson•In Lawson, data entry and view screens are called “Forms”In Lawson, data entry and view screens are called “Forms”

Log-in to Lawson with your Novell Username and

Password

Save the URL as a Favorite in Internet

Explorer

This is the Navigation

Pane

This is the Content Pane

Click here to “Go Home”

Be careful closing

windows! Clicking here will take you out of

Lawson

•Forms Based navigationForms Based navigation•Forms Based means forms are displayed before you begin to Forms Based means forms are displayed before you begin to enter any data in key fieldsenter any data in key fields

•What is a Key Field? What is a Key Field?

•A key field must be filled in before you can access the data A key field must be filled in before you can access the data associated with the formassociated with the form

•Default is set to Forms based navigationDefault is set to Forms based navigation

•List Based NavigationList Based Navigation•When you access forms, the system displays key fields first. When you access forms, the system displays key fields first. Once you enter values for the key fields the system will display Once you enter values for the key fields the system will display the form.the form.

•This may be more useful for users whose primary need is to This may be more useful for users whose primary need is to perform inquiries on data. perform inquiries on data.

•Forms Based vs List Based navigationForms Based vs List Based navigation•You can select one, or the other – it is very easy to switchYou can select one, or the other – it is very easy to switch

•Default is set to Forms based navigationDefault is set to Forms based navigation

•Experiment in the Open Lab sessions, see which method suits Experiment in the Open Lab sessions, see which method suits your particular work styleyour particular work style

Form Name and Form ID

Employee Security (HR12.1)

Form Name Form ID

If you know the Form ID number you want,

enter it here and click the magnifying

glass

Navigate Directly to the Form you Navigate Directly to the Form you Want!Want!

When changing the contents of a field, use the tabs on the tab bar, or the tab key (don’t use the Enter key)

Form ID Designations: (e.g. HR11)

• HR (Human Resources)HR (Human Resources)• PA (Personnel Actions - Positions)PA (Personnel Actions - Positions)• PR (Payroll)PR (Payroll)• BN (Benefits)BN (Benefits)• CW (Contract Work)CW (Contract Work)• XP (Custom Forms)XP (Custom Forms)

Form ID Designations: (e.g. HR11)

• 00-90 00-90 Set-up, entry, or lookup formsSet-up, entry, or lookup forms• 90-99 90-99 Online analysisOnline analysis• 100-199 100-199 Update programsUpdate programs• 200-299 200-299 ReportsReports• 300-399300-399 Purging programsPurging programs

Navigating to Related FormsUse the Related Forms Drop-Down Menu

Related Forms drop-down is in upper-

right portion of the screen

When working with a form…

Search Box, Help, User Preferences

The magnifying glass icon means the box is searching within

the HRM application

The book icon means the box is searching for bookmarks within the HRM application

The mortar board icon means the box

will search the Lawson knowledge

base

Note: The log in to My Lawson.com is provided by your supervisor.

The search box can be used to search Google and other search engines

•When working within a field, right click to bring up When working within a field, right click to bring up the Drill-Around option. the Drill-Around option.

•Access to all associated information – really powerful!Access to all associated information – really powerful!

Right Click Here

(Drill Explorer)Everything about

the employee!

•When working within a form, click on the Drill-When working within a form, click on the Drill-Around icon to bring up the associated data listAround icon to bring up the associated data list

•Then, click on the Search TabThen, click on the Search Tab

•Click the Click the ?? Button (upper right) Button (upper right)

•Excellent on-line helpExcellent on-line help

•Help with FormsHelp with Forms

•When working with a particular form, click on the help icon When working with a particular form, click on the help icon ??

•Then, click on the Form Help linkThen, click on the Form Help link

•The Lawson system provides information on the form’s purpose, The Lawson system provides information on the form’s purpose, processing, other requirements, etc. processing, other requirements, etc.

•Help with FieldsHelp with Fields•Change user options to turn on help for individual fieldsChange user options to turn on help for individual fields

•Training LibraryTraining Library•Step-by-step procedures (Scripts)Step-by-step procedures (Scripts)

•Process explanationsProcess explanations

•Screen ShotsScreen Shots

•Training LibraryTraining Library•Each group has their own libraryEach group has their own library

•Review process documents, Review process documents, then proceed to scriptsthen proceed to scripts

•Screen shots supplement the Screen shots supplement the scripts, providing confirmation scripts, providing confirmation you’re in the right place.you’re in the right place.

•Hotkeys (user configurable)Hotkeys (user configurable)•Step-by-step procedures (Scripts)Step-by-step procedures (Scripts)

•Process explanationsProcess explanations

•Screen ShotsScreen Shots

Alt+K Alt+K A list of all hotkeys – the only hotkey you need to remember!