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How to Access and Run Locked Chris21 Reports
Locked Chris21 reports are regularly encountered by Chris21 users. This is such a common occurrence because of the default position when a report is created. This default ensures that a new report will be locked and can't be accessed by non-owners: To unlock the...
Creating Manager Reports for HR21
The functionality to provide manager reports for HR21 is something I know a lot of clients have been waiting a long time for. While it's true that the capability to run reports in HR21 has been around for a long time, up until recently this hasn't been very useful....
How to Configure Your HR21 Leave Types
HR21 leave types refers to the different leave types that users can request via the HR21 interface. This is the this list of leave types you see when you go to the Request Leave page in HR21 and select from the Leave Type drop down list. The default list includes all...
Understanding How to Use Chris21 Date Calculations
When navigating through the Chris21 interface you will often find yourself entering dates to retrieve specific information. You have the usual options, such as using the calendar to select the date or by entering the date manually. Another, often underutilised option...
Chris21 Email Alerts – What’s the Best Method?
Chris21 email alerts can be setup in different ways depending on the the type of email alert you require. The two most commonly used are Workgroup Reminders and Email Notifications. These will be discussed in this post. For background information see my blogs The...
Using the GTR Batch Processor for Larger GTR Files
The GTR Batch Processor (RGT) is a fairly recent addition to Chris21. You may already be familiar with the original General Transactions (GTR) process for loading large quantities of records into Chris21 electronically. For instance, uploading training records or...
The Benefits of Generating Emails from Chris21
The ability to generate emails from Chris21 has long been a feature of the system. These emails can be sent to individual employees or groups of employees depending on requirements. Chris21 uses the email address from the employee's Details (DET) form to know where to...
Virtual Files and Chris21 Security Access
I talked about Chris21 security access in my last blog, How to Fix a Common Chris21 Error Message. In this blog I focussed on the common 'form not accessible' error message and suggested ways to fix it. This is fine for physical files but will not work so well for...
How to Fix a Common Chris21 Error Message
I want to talk today about a Chris21 error message that user's will see from time to time. It can be difficult to get a good grasp of the nuances of Chris21 security, especially if you are a relatively new user. One area that can cause problems is the link between the...
Reporting Over Leave Balances in Chris21
Leave Balances in Chris21 can be viewed and reported over to display employee leave accruals and entitlements. When a leave type is set up to accrue, you can use the Balances (LAC) form to view current leave balances or recalculate the balances by entering a different...
Hi, I'm Tony Danher
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