Getting Started for User

Modified on 2011/08/17 05:25 by Bill Douglas — Categorized as: Uncategorized

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SUPPORT¶

We have designed Forensic Filer™ web based case management application to be very easy to use and intuitive for Coroners and Medical Examiners.

You may find answers to your questions on the FAQ page. Check out the TIPS page for more help getting started

Go to the Utilities menu to add, update or print table information used for the drop down selections within tabs.

Adding A New Case¶

Click on the ADD DECEDENT or ADD CREMATION button at the bottom of the screen. Depending on which button you select will determine which tab will be displayed for entry. Using the ADD CREMATION function will present a Cremation Tab which is a simplified entry for cremation only cases, although any of the other tabs can be selected, if needed.

Editing An Existing Case¶

There are multiple methods to finding an existing case record

If the case you are looking for appears in the list on your screen, you can select to open it by clicking anywhere on the line for that record.
You can enter a complete or partial last name or case number in the box next to the SEARCH button, then select the search button to find the case. If the case appears in the list you can select to open it by clicking anywhere on the line for that record.

View Only¶

This function can speed up moving between tabs if you only need to view the case and not enter any changes.

Click on the VIEW/PRINT ONLY checkbox at the bootom of the screen.

If the case you are looking for appears in the list on your screen, you can select to open it by clicking anywhere on the line for that record.
You can enter a complete or partial last name or case number in the box next to the SEARCH button, then select the search button to find the case. If the case appears in the list you can select to open it by clicking anywhere on the line for that record.