IMT Training

FAQ

1.	What is IMT?
2.	What will replace the FormFlow solution for electronic IMT design and usage?
3.	What are advantages of the IMT Technology?
4.	How will the IMT Viewer be distributed and loaded?
5.	What do I need to support the IMT Technology?
6.	How will I get the IMTs that I need?
7.	How do I open an IMT for viewing?
8.	Can I have more than one IMT open at the same time?
9.	Can I copy & paste data between IMTs?
10.	How do I fill an IMT?
11.	How do I navigate inside an IMT?
12.	Can I partially complete an IMT or must I complete the entire IMT all at once?
13.	Can I fill an IMT when I am not connected to a network?
14.	How do I save an IMT?
15.	Where can I save an IMT?
16.	Will my IMT and the data I enter, be saved in two separate files?
17.	Can I check my spelling?
18.	Can I customize the Viewer dictionary?
19.	Why does the date format change after I leave a date field?
20.	Can I print an IMT?
21.	Can I email an IMT?
22.	What is ad hoc routing of an IMT?
23.	Can I reduce the amount of scrolling required to view the course?
24.	What do I do if I need help?

1.	What is IMT?
	An Information Management Tool (IMT) is the new name for "form".

2.	What will replace the FormFlow solution for electronic IMT design and usage?
	The IMT Technology will replace the FormFlow software and introduce a new approach for the processing of data through the use of IMTs.
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3.	What are advantages of the IMT Technology?
	The new software will provide immediate benefits such as digital signatures, ad hoc routing, and encapsulation of the form with all of the related data. The entire IMT solution, including content, is bundled in a single open standards XML document, and will be stored in a centralized database.

4.	How will the IMT Viewer be distributed and loaded?
	To run the IMT filler, AF users will download a file which will install both a browser plug-in and a desktop application on their computer. This download process is very quick but is dependent on the bandwidth of your connection to the network.
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5.	What do I need to support the IMT Technology?
	Operating Systems: Windows 95/98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP. Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (with SP2 installed for 5.0 and 5.5) or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or higher (excluding 6.0 but including 6.1 and 6.2) Minimum Hardware Requirements: Pentium 133 processor, Recommended Pentium 200 Recommended 32 MB Download size: 4.5 MB Disk space: 10 MB Disk space for installation: 20 MB Display resolution: 800 x 600 (1024 x 768 recommended) Estimated Range of File Sizes Transported over the Network: The average size of IMT documents is between 40K and 400K.
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6.	How will I get the IMTs that I need?
	IMTs will be available through the e-Publishing website just as the traditional forms were available. For those non-connected users, IMTs will be available on CD-ROM upon request.
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7.	How do I open an IMT for viewing?
	You can open an IMT from a floppy disk, CD-ROM, local computer, or over a network. Simply click on the selected IMT. The IMT Viewer software will automatically open and display the IMT.

8.	Can I have more than one IMT open at the same time?
	Yes, you can have multiple IMTs open at the same time. Each will be displayed in a separate instance (window) of the Viewer.
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9.	Can I copy & paste data between IMTs?
	Yes, copy & paste between IMTs is very easy. Use the standard Windows procedures used in Microsoft Word to copy & paste data. (keyboard or mouse procedures)

10.	How do I fill an IMT?
	Filling an IMT is identical to filling any online document. You simply type your responses into the appropriate fields.
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11.	How do I navigate inside an IMT?
	When navigating through an IMT, use the TAB key to move forward from field to field. Use SHIFT + TAB keys to move backwards. You may also use your mouse to position your cursor anywhere in an IMT. Navigation help is available inside the IMT Viewer by pressing the VIEWER HELP button on the Viewer toolbar.

12.	Can I partially complete an IMT or must I complete the entire IMT all at once?
	Yes, an IMT can be partially completed and saved for completion at a later date. You can save an empty IMT, a partially filled IMT, or a completed IMT at anytime.
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13.	Can I fill an IMT when I am not connected to a network?
	Yes, an IMT can be filled on a laptop or other computer not connected to a network. IMTs can be filled using a network connection or in stand-alone mode.

14.	How do I save an IMT?
	Save the IMT by clicking the Command Button or by clicking on the Save Icon in the IMT Toolbar.
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15.	Where can I save an IMT?
	You can save an IMT to your computer, a network location, or onto a floppy disk. The file size of an IMT is small enough to save a number of IMTs on a single floppy disk.

16.	Will my IMT and the data I enter, be saved in two separate files?
	Each IMT and all the data you enter will be stored as a single file. This makes the IMT very portable and gives you the ability to access your IMT from a floppy disk or from your own computer
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17.	Can I check my spelling?
	Yes, click the CHECK SPELLING button on the Viewer Toolbar to check a single field. Click CHECK ALL SPELLING to spell check the entire IMT.

18.	Can I customize the Viewer dictionary?
	Yes, the dictionary can be customized. When the CHECK SPELLING dialog window is open you may add words to the dictionary.
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19.	Why does the date format change after I leave a date field?
	Many IMTs have built-in intelligence that will format the date automatically. You may enter a date in any format; the IMT Viewer will auto-format it after you TAB from the field.

20.	Can I print an IMT?
	Yes, click the Command Button or by clicking on the Print Icon in the IMT Toolbar. The IMT will print without the IMT Toolbar. If the IMT is more than one page, the IMT design will determine if all pages print at once.
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21.	Can I email an IMT?
	Yes, click the Command Button or click the Email Icon in the IMT Toolbar. Your IMT will be attached to an email that is sent like any other email.

22.	What is ad hoc routing of an IMT?
	Ad hoc routing allows an end user to send an IMT via email to any recipient or group of recipients. Ad hoc routing requires the end user to address the email by completing the To: and CC: (if needed) lines of the email. The IMT will travel as an attachment to the email. Ad hoc routing also permits you to decide when the email will be sent. The email can be prepared and sent at a later time. An email client, such as Microsoft Outlook, will permit saving an email for later transmission.
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23.	Can I reduce the amount of scrolling required to view the course?
	The course was designed using 640 x 480 screen resolution to accommodate all computers. Setting your computer to a higher resolution (800 x 600 or 1024 x 768) will reduce the amount of scrolling required and make more of each page visible. You can adjust your resolution settings in your Windows Start Menu, by clicking Control Panel, clicking on Display, and clicking on the Settings tab in the Display dialogue box.

24.	What do I do if I need help?
	All AFDPO Help Desk personnel are trained in the use of IMTs and in troubleshooting problems. Please contact the Service Desk via phone at DSN 754-2438 or commercial 202-404-2438 or via email at: e-publishing@pentagon.af.mil .
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