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VISION:Excel

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Michigan State University

Administrative Information Services

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

VISION:Excel (formerly known as DYL-Audit Excel) is a statistical audit facility from Sterling Software that works in conjunction with VISION:Results. It provides easy-to-use routines for functions such as Sampling, Aging Analysis, Frequency Distribution, Date Conversions, and File manipulations. VISION:Excel uses English-like commands and keywords which are placed into VISION:Results programs. Using VISION:Excel allows a non-technical individual to create sophisticated statistical reports.

VISION:Excel ACCESS

Access to VISION:Excel is automatically granted for any office with access to VISION:Results.

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

A workshop on VISION:Excel is offered as part of the VISION:Results workshop series. The workshop is designed as an introduction to VISION:Excel. An individual can expect to learn how to use the basic VISION:Excel commands in conjunction with the VISION:Results programming language, and how to "call" special audit routines into VISION:Results program code.

The VISION:Excel workshop is offered upon request. For information regarding the current training, see the (http://train.msu.edu//) Libraries, Computing and Technology Training Program Catalog or call the AIS Help and Support Center at 353-4420 extension 311.

AIS Data Administration provides ongoing program consultation and problem determination support for VISION:Excel. The client is responsible for being familiar with and understanding the implications of using the various statistical principles involved in the VISION:Excel procedures.

DATA ACCESS

Access to data using VISION:Excel is the same as the client office data access available to VISION:Results. If a client office wishes access to additional data files, they will need to obtain authorization from the department that owns the data. The AIS Help and Support Center can help you identify the data owner and prepare the appropriate requests for gaining the needed authorizations.

SERVICE AVAILABILITY

VISION:Excel is available during the hours that VISION:Results is available.

CHARGES

Charges for the use VISION:Excel are reflected in the client's VISION:Results charges. There is no additional charge for the use of VISION:Excel. For more information on this subject, please contact the AIS Help and Support Center at 353-4420 extension 311.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If you decide you'd like to use VISION:Excel in your office, please contact the AIS Help and Support Center at 353-4420 extension 311 to schedule training.

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