Update the Computers File
This screen is used to add or update information about a computer.
When you select the person assigned the computer, the Location and Department fields will be filled in for you based on the user record. You can then record an Asset ID and Serial Number. The Manufacturer, Model and Operating System fields can each be quickly entered using the drop down list boxes. You may want to also select the version of the Operating System, Service Pack level, for example. A character field is provided to let you enter the CPU type (Pentium, PIII, etc) and a numeric field is provided to let you record the CPU speed of the computer. Numeric fields are also provided to let you enter the amount of installed RAM and the size of the Hard Disk Drive. A character field will let you record information about the CD in the computer, such as CD/RW, DVD, etc. The BIOS Date can be entered manually or by using the Calendar popup.
You can quickly select the Vendor from the drop down list box. You can then enter the purchase (or lease) type and the Cost. Another popup calendar is provided to let you quickly enter the date acquired. You may also record the purchase order and invoice type. If the computer is under warranty you can enter a Y in the box and also enter the Warranty ID and the Expiration Date of the warranty.
The NIC, TCP IP, and Hub fields are provided for those that want to record this information about a computer. I have also provided fields to let you record the support phone number and web site as well as any notes about the computer.
The notebook style tab lets you see the software installed on the computer.
A button with a diskette is provided to let you save the computer record, without close the form. This may be useful if you want to add software records for the just created computer record. Otherwise, clicking the OK button will save the record and close the form.