Visual CE Course for Programming PDA's

Available Courses

• VCE Level 0 - Set Up

    

  Welcome to the VCE course!

  In this module you will:

  • receive an orientation to the course objectives, to the PDA software and hardware,
  • meet other participants
  • become familiar with the procedures for successfully taking this course.
• VCE Level 1- Basic

  

  In this module you will:

  • use a data dictionary spreadsheet to set up a table
  • develop a basic survey and
  •  test the survey.
• VCE Level 2- Intermediate

  

  In this module you will:

  • modify an existing form,
  • assign a global variable,
  • create a macro for clearing the variable,
  • import data using a spreadsheet to import locations for dependent drop down boxes,
  • adjust indexing of columns and
  • test the programme.
• VCE Level 3 Intermediate PLUS

  

  In this module you will:

  • use global variables for counting,
  • develop an age macro and a show/hide macro, 
  • programme multiple loops through one form within a survey and
  • display entered or calculated variables on the screen to provide feedback.
• VCE Level 4 Advanced

  

  In this level you will:

  • use global variables for subsampling,
  • make a show/hide macro, 
  • create a skip based on data stored in global variables, and 
  • take a GPS reading and store it in a VCE form.
• VCE Level 5 Post-programming

  

  In this module you will prepare your PDA to get ready for surveys including:

  • "locking down" the PDA,
  • allowing access for administrator,
  • power-off from the screen, 
  • displaying owner information,
  • customize start menu, and
  • 'Tweaks'.