SUBJECT:

IFIS Graphical User Interface

Administrative Computing and Telecommunications announces the general
availability of the IFIS Graphical User Interface (GUI) Order Entry and
Requests data entry screens on October 2, 1995. This is in support of
Assistant Vice Chancellors Donald Larson and Rogers Davis published
goal for reducing paper-based processes (See Campus Notice dated
October 3, 1994, Discontinuing Paper-Based Administrative Support
Processes. Items 10 and 11).

This IFIS Graphical User Interface application provides a Windows/
Macintosh GUI front-end to the IFIS character based screens. The initial
release contains windows that support the IFIS Department Order Entry
and Requests data entry screens, and their associated functions. This
application uses "Screen Scraping" technology to access the IFIS
character based screens. We will begin working on Journal Vouchers,
Transfer of Funds, and Travel in the near term.

Complete details regarding the hardware and software requirements for
using the IFIS Graphical User Interface application will be available on
October 2, 1995 through the ACT World Wide Web server. Use the "What's
New: ACT" link (http://www-act/act/whatsnew.html) or the "Special
Projects: Graphical IFIS" link (http://www-act/ifis/ifis_gui.html) on the
ACT Homepage (http://www-act.ucsd.edu/). A list of the members of the
IFIS Graphical User Interface pilot testing group is also available here.
Please refer to the "README" files associated with each piece of software
before attempting to download and install them. Please call the ACT Help
Desk at extension 41853 if you need assistance.

The new GUI technology contains online instructions designed to
introduce clients to the key features of graphical user interface and
to guide them through the steps required to enter department orders and
requisitions. ACT's Customer Services group will demonstrate the
application at sessions to be held on:

  Thurs Oct 12   1-3 pm Garren Auditorium,
              Basic Science Bldg., SOM
  Thurs Oct 19   1-3 pm Garren Auditorium
  Thurs Oct 26   1-3 pm Garren Auditorium

For more in information regarding the demonstrations, contact the ACT
Training Desk at 534-9783.

Roger Talamantez Assistant Vice Chancellor