# Chapter 02 : Object Management Pages (OMPs)

# What is an Object Management Page (OMP)?

An Object Management Page (OMP) is a key component of our software that allows users to perform various operations on specific types of objects within the system. These operations typically include creating, updating, and deleting objects.

#### Key Features of an OMP

Creation : An OMP provides a user-friendly interface for creating new objects in the system. This usually involves filling out a form with the necessary details about the object.

Updating : OMPs allow users to modify existing objects. This could involve changing the values of certain attributes, adding new information, or even changing the status of the object.

Deletion : If an object is no longer needed, OMPs provide a straightforward way for users to remove these objects from the system.

#### Common Elements of an OMP

While the specific layout and features of an OMP can vary depending on the type of object it manages, most OMPs share some common elements:

Navigation Menu: This allows users to switch between different sections of the OMP, such as the creation form, the update form, or the deletion form.

Form Fields: These are where users input the data for the object. The number and type of fields will depend on the attributes of the object.

Action Buttons: These buttons trigger actions such as “Save”, “Update”, or “Delete”.

Feedback Messages: After an action is performed, the OMP will display a message informing the user whether the action was successful or not.

In conclusion, an Object Management Page (OMP) is a crucial part of our software that enables users to manage the lifecycle of objects within the system. By understanding how to use an OMP, users can effectively interact with and manipulate the objects in the system.

# Guide to page sections for Object Management Pages (OMPs).

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# Pathways to pages: How to open the most frequently used OMPs.

The homepage features a menu bar positioned at the top. This menu bar provides access to various Object Management Pages (OMPs). To navigate to an OMP, click on the relevant top-level menu item. This action will reveal a dropdown menu, where most OMPs are listed as second-level menu items.

Below is a table with three columns for easy navigation:

- **Column 1**: Displays the label of the top-level menu item visible on the menu.
- **Column 2**: Shows the label of the second-level menu item that opens an OMP. Please note that this column does not list every item in the dropdown, but only those that lead to OMPs.
- **Column 3**: Lists common reasons for opening the corresponding OMP. Please note that the basic operations such as creating and deleting objects for the OMP will not be listed for any row as these are the most fundamental and obvious uses of an OMP.

This table serves as a quick reference guide to the most frequently used OMPs and their access points from the menu.

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-%C2%A0-currencies-and-ban" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 724.828px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 21.3349%;"></col><col style="width: 19.6683%;"></col><col style="width: 58.9968%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">**Top-level menu labels**</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">**Second-level**</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">**Most common reasons for opening the OMP**</td></tr><tr style="height: 35.3906px;"><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Currencies and banking</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Currencies</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Updating the exchange rate for a currency.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57.7812px;"><td style="height: 57.7812px;">  
</td><td style="height: 57.7812px;">Banking details</td><td style="height: 57.7812px;">Enabling or disabling a set of banking details so as to include or exclude them from a document (i.e. quotation, invoice).

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57.7812px;"><td style="height: 57.7812px;">Employees</td><td style="height: 57.7812px;">Employees</td><td style="height: 57.7812px;">Updating the password for a user/employee who may have forgotten their login credentials.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35.3906px;"><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Form settings</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Forms</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;"></td></tr><tr style="height: 11.3906px;"><td style="height: 11.3906px;">  
</td><td style="height: 11.3906px;">Form inputs</td><td style="height: 11.3906px;">Enabling or disabling an input from a form.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35.3906px;"><td style="height: 35.3906px;">  
</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Form input elements</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;"></td></tr><tr style="height: 35.3906px;"><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Inventory</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Inventory items</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Updating the sales price for any inventory item.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35.3906px;"><td style="height: 35.3906px;">  
</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Inv. item categories</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;"></td></tr><tr style="height: 35.3906px;"><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Services</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Services</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Updating the sales prices for any service.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35.3906px;"><td style="height: 35.3906px;">  
</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Serv. categories</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;"></td></tr><tr style="height: 35.3906px;"><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Partners</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Corporates</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">To view the statement for a particular corporate.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 35.3906px;"><td style="height: 35.3906px;">  
</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Referrers</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;"></td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">  
</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Suppliers</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">  
</td></tr><tr style="height: 35.3906px;"><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Accounts</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">GL accounts list</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;"></td></tr><tr style="height: 35.3906px;"><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Medical aid</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">Claims</td><td style="height: 35.3906px;">To submit a batch of claims online.

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">  
</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Claim invoices</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">  
</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">  
</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Society claim amounts</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">  
</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">  
</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Society shortfalls</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">  
</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">  
</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Society claim limits</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">  
</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">  
</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Medical disciplines</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;">  
</td></tr></tbody></table>

# Pathways to pages: How to open the technical support OMPs.

There exists a unique set of Object Management Pages (OMPs) that are exclusively accessible to members of the technical support team. These pages can be accessed via the menu bar. To navigate to these pages, click on the **Preferences** item in the top-level menu. This action will reveal a dropdown menu, which includes an option labeled **Tech Support Tools**. Upon selecting Tech Support Tools, another dropdown will appear, from which you need to select **Tech Support Tables**. This final step will display a list of the technical support OMPs.

The table below provides a guide to these special OMPs. It consists of two columns:

- **Column 1**: Displays the label of the technical support OMP listed in the dropdown that appears after clicking *Preferences*, then *Tech Support Tools*, and finally *Tech Support Tables*.
- **Column 2**: Lists common reasons for opening the corresponding OMP. Please note that the basic operations such as creating and deleting objects for the OMP will not be listed for any row as these are the most fundamental and obvious uses of an OMP.

This table serves as a quick reference guide for technical support staff to navigate to their exclusive OMPs. Remember, the pathway to these OMPs is: **Preferences &gt; Tech Support Tools &gt; Tech Support Tables**.

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</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Medical aid societies

</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Med aid society groups

</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Patients page settings</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Payment buttons</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Scheduled X items</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Stamps</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Standard vitals</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Storerooms</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Terminal settings</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">Wards</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;"> </td></tr><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td style="height: 29.7969px;">X Item templates</td><td style="height: 29.7969px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table>

# Adding a new object (Add toolbar button).

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Instructions :

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# Search to selection: How to find and choose an object within an OMP.

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Instructions :

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# Updating/editing an object (Edit toolbar button).

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Instructions :

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- {{@4#bkmrk\_omp\_once\_focused}} click the Edit toolbar button. {{@4#bkmrk\_omp\_toolbar\_level3}}
- {{@4#bkmrk\_omp\_inputs\_navigation\_01}}
- {{@4#bkmrk\_omp\_inputs\_navigation\_02}}

# Deleting an object (Delete toolbar button).

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Instructions :

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- {{@4#bkmrk\_omp\_find\_and\_select}}
- {{@4#bkmrk\_omp\_once\_focused}} click the Delete toolbar button.
- {{@4#bkmrk\_omp\_prompt\_01}} delete the object. {{@4#bkmrk\_omp\_prompt\_02}} {{@4#bkmrk\_omp\_toolbar\_level1}}
- Once an object is deleted, you have the option to get in touch with technical support for its recovery, if needed.

# Restoring a deleted object (Show toolbar button).

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Instructions :

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