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Getting Started

To access Qudos 3, a user will need to obtain a User ID with a Password and appropriate security permissions assigned by the System Manager.

Starting Qudos 3:

Step Action Result
1 Open the browser and select Qudos 3 from the Favorites menu

OR

(where a shortcut has been created), Double-click on the Qudos 3 icon on the desktop.
The Login Screen is displayed
2 Type the User ID in the relevant field. The User ID is not case sensitive  
3 Type the Password in the relevant field. Please note that the password is case sensitive - so check the CAPS LOCK key!  
4 Click Login button The Main Screen is displayed

Closing Qudos 3:

Note: Any new data entries you wish to retain must be saved before Qudos 3 is closed.

This is the most correct method that ensures you are logged out of the database.

Step Action Result
1 In the navigation panel on the Main Screen, click the large Close button

Close button

OR

From anywhere, click on the menu item Logout.

OR

From anywhere, click on the menu item

—>File
—>Exit
You are returned to the Login Screen
2 Click the browsers' X or Close button (top-right) You are returned to the Welcome Screen. You are now back to your standard browser window. You may navigate elsewhere or close your browser

WARNING: If you simply close your browser while in the main application, you will not be cleanly logged out of the database. In some cases, this may prevent you or other users from logging back in.


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