Create/Edit Grid and Grid Mapping
This is a video tutorial for creating and editing custom census grids that includes compensation mapping for primary and supplemental census grids. Written instructions can also be found: https://www.ftwilliam.com/djKIumIZlvmjgBE599Eo3NuoAelU5LAzbx2Xs/help/Instructions/ComplianceUserGuide/Content/Compliance%20User%20Guide/Compliance%20Software%20User%20Guide.htm#_Toc440440912
Linked Timestamps Below:
0:40 Introduction to Census Grids
Primary census grid – What is it? How is it changed? FtW created grids
4:06 Other Import/Export/Report Menu
What is it used for? When should it be used? What’s the difference between supplemental grids and the primary grid?
6:09 Introduction Creating and Editing Custom Grids
Copying versus Adding New
Editing custom grids
Viewing *ftw grids and mapping
8:16 Creating a Copy of a Grid
8:34 Changing Short Description – grid name
10:36 Long Description – what the grid is used for
11:28 Best Practices/Tips for Creating and Editing Grids
Have dedicated team/user for creating and editing grids to minimize error
Standard naming conventions
12:54 Editing the Census Grid
13:06 Sequencing, adding/removing fields, editing headings and HelpText
16:52 Compensation fields & brief explanation of mapping
20:58 Editing Grid Mapping
26:57 Downloading Census – Current
HelpText as seen on the census instructions
29:25 Explanation of Census Fields – spreadsheet listing the available fields and the HelpText describing what the fields are used for