Workstation Properties

Workstation properties control the general functionality of the Trapeze4 Workstation.

Workstation properties are found in File > Properties, on the Workstation tab.
Table 1. Description of Workstation Properties
Property Description
Auto refresh rate (s) Frequency in seconds between automatic system refreshes.
Auto search default (persons) Default client identification type that is automatically used as search criteria by Find Client functionality.

The Find Client dialog box can be used from any Client field that has an ellipsis button (…) beside it.

Name
Type the initial letters or the whole of a client’s last name to view a list of matched client records.
Code
Type the client code or a portion of it to view the desirable client record or a list of matched client records.
ID
Type the client ID or a portion of it to view the desirable client record or a list of matched client records to choose from.
Regardless of this property’s setting, you can use the following symbols as prefixes to force the system to use the appropriate search criteria:
/
Search by client ID.
+
Search by client Code.
&
Search by client Name.
Auto search default (Stops) (Fixed Route) Specifies how the system should search for data on stops: Abbr (abbreviation), Name, Id, or Substrings.
Auto search delay (ms) – set to 32767 to disable Specifies the delay time (in milliseconds) before the system starts searching for a match of what has been typed into a search field.

With the default of 1500 ms, the system searches on the Trip Booking screen for client names resembling the search terms 1500 ms after a user stops typing.

If the system responds too quickly before users finish typing, set this property to 2400 ms.

Auto Search Filter Inactive Client

Specifies whether to view only active clients in search lists generated by the system.

The database includes files for both active and inactive clients.

If set to No, typing in a client name field and find clients dialog box generates search results including all clients.

Auto Search Filter Inactive Employee Specifies whether to prevent employees flagged with an inactive status from being assigned to a run or vehicle in the Runs screen or the Vehicle Assignment screen.

If set to No, inactive employees are included in the lists with active employees and can be selected for run assignment.

Auto Search Filter Not In Service Stop Controls the searches of stops using the Fast Find control.

If set to Yes, stops that are not in service are not shown in the search results.

Stops are considered as not in service when the In Service check box is not selected in the stop record in the Bus Stops screen.
DBA Timeout Length of the delay between an idle workstation and its disconnection from the database.
Grid Reports > Add Leading Zeroes When Printing to Excel Defines how grid reports are printed.
Grid Reports > Grid Printing Column Selection Specifies whether to print all columns selected.
Grid Reports > GridReports Files Path Defines the path where reports are stored.
Max Items in the Search List Maximum number of search results shown for all fast find controls.

For example, if you type 500, the Client fast find control shows only the first 500 results that match your search input.

The maximum value is 4000.

Maximize Screens Species whether to show screens at their maximum size when they are opened.
Prompt on delete Specifies whether to show a dialog box confirming actions to delete records.
Prompt on exit Specifies whether to show a dialog box to confirm the action to exit PASS.
Prompt on save Specifies whether to show a dialog box confirm that action to save a record in PASS.
Receive MDT messages Specifies whether to enable the Workstation to receive messages from MDTs.

Set to Yes if the MDT module is installed at your site.

Run maximized Specifies whether to enforce the Workstation screen to run at its maximum size.
Save Workspace Specifies whether to automatically save Workstation settings and the position of the map upon exiting.