The getting started guide is intended as a reference for those new to Framework ECM.

• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Workspace Overview
• Navigating the Workspace
• Navigating Framework ECM
• Searching
• Common Tasks

Opening Framework ECM

• Click Start > All Programs > Framework ECM. Framework ECM will open.

Tip: Double-click the Framework ECM desktop icon.

To access Framework ECM, a user must enter their predetermined logon details (this includes a user name and password). Logging on is required at start up or to return to the application after logging off.

Logging On

• From the File menu, select Log On/Off.
  OR
• Press F12

1. Enter a user name.
2. Enter a password.
3. Select Region Division (if applicable)
4. Click Log On. Framework ECM will open.

Logging Off

The log off command is usually used when the computer is left for a short period of time, such as lunch time or to attend a meeting. When Framework ECM has been logged off, all current components are still running, but cannot be accessed until a user has logged on again.

• From the File menu, select Log On/Off.
  OR 
• Press F12

Closing Framework ECM

The exit command is used to close Framework ECM. As all information is saved during system operation there is no confirmation to save information.

• From the File menu, select Exit.
  OR
• Press ALT + F4

Framework Explorer

Framework ECM includes seven modules that are used to manage different areas of your organisation. Framework Explorer is used to open a Framework ECMmodule.

The most commonly used module is Production Management. By default, the Production Management module is automatically launched when Framework ECM is opened. Framework ECM modules can only be opened one at a time.

• From the toolbar, select . The Framework Explorer dialog will be displayed.