Description of the Sub-Menu Address Sources
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| + | [screenshot of the address sources sub-menu] | ||
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| + | Address sources are used to distinguish which database newly created or imported addresses and contacts belong to. In the case of addresses and contacts created in Metis, the default address source is ''Metis''. | ||
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| + | The current address sources are listed under designation in the table below. Using the action buttons, the user can add, delete and edit address sources. | ||
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| + | Address sources with a lock icon in front of them may not be edited however. The lock signifies that they were created in a different version and can only be edited by logging into that specific version. | ||
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| + | On the left-hand side of the window, a '''Search''' feature is found. | ||
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| + | Upon entering only a few characters, the '''Search''' can be launched with the results appearing just below. | ||
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== Adding an Address Source == | == Adding an Address Source == | ||
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| + | [screenshot of the add source window] | ||
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| + | The '''Add''' button allows the user to add a new address source. When the '''Add''' button is clicked, the '''Address Source''' window opens. In the field '''Address Source Designation''', the user enters the name of the new address source. | ||
== Modifying an Address Source == | == Modifying an Address Source == | ||
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| + | [screenshot of the edit source window] | ||
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| + | The '''Edit''' button allows the user to see and modify the properties of the address source. | ||
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| + | Selecting an address source and clicking on the '''Edit''' button opens the '''Address Source''' window where the name of the address source may be modified. | ||
== Deleting an Address Source== | == Deleting an Address Source== | ||
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| + | The '''Delete''' button allows the user to delete an exisiting address source. | ||
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| + | Multiple address sources may be selected and deleted together. | ||
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| + | When deleting an address source, the following pop-up window appears: | ||
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| + | [Screen shots of the delete address source window] | ||
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| + | The Smart Quotes user must confirm the message before the address source can be deleted. | ||