Biblioscape User Community

Introduction

The precursor to the ABC documents was “Parsing by Biblioscape Import Filters” which was originally intended to provide a basic introduction to the Biblioscape 6 interface then build some initial familiarity with the import filters. With the advent of Biblioscape v.7 and the new forum web site this document has been altered to enable the development of ABC documents covering other areas of Biblioscape.

The structured approach taken is intended to rapidly familiarise a new user with Biblioscape 7. The approach taken is intended to assure a basic common foundation of knowledge exists.

Some abilities in the Windows graphical user interface are assumed, although some Windows functionality is initially explained.

The Biblioscape 7.04 version installed on a standard Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system updated with the latest service pack/patches has been used.

The screen resolution used for actions described in these documents is 800x600 with a single monitor being used. Once familiar with the processes documented, readers may wish to alter the working patterns presented to accommodate their own working environment.

The documents may also reference additional material which may be of assistance to the reader, most of which is freely available on the internet.

Even with a great deal of documented detail some familiarity with the standard Biblioscape database is advantageous to the learning process.

Experienced users will be aware that it is possible to tailor the Biblioscape database to individual research requirements. Biblioscape allows for user specified alterations, from the database through to the eventual output, allowing for any specific research or output format requirements.

Terminology

The relatively standard computer multiple keyboard key depression notation CTRL+ALT+N is used. The meaning of this is press the CTRL and ALT and N keys sequentially in that order holding each key down until the final key is pressed.

Where drop down menus are mentioned they are noted in the following fashion File|Import Filters. This means the File menu item Import Filters sub-menu item.

File paths will also be noted in blue text and appear as: C:\Program Files\Biblioscape 7. This indicates the ‘Biblioscape 7’ folder located inside the ‘Program Files’ folder residing on the ‘C’ drive.