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DHRS Web Quick Tips

DHRS Web Quick Tips

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1. How to create an icon on your desktop that when clicked goes straight to the UMAPPS page?
  • From the UMAPPS sign on page, click on File - Save As - and then save it to the Desktop.
  • or, right click on the page and then click on Create Shortcut.

2. How to add websites to the favorites list?

 From the UMAPPS sign on page (or from any other page you want to add to the favorites list), click on Favorites, and then click on Add to Favorites.
3. How to periodically clear the Browser Cache? Click on Tools - Internet Options - Delete Files.
4. How to take screen shots?

In order to get a screen shot of the window you are in, if you have:

  • one monitor: hit the Print Key.
  • two monitors: on the active screen hit the ALT and Print Keys.

 

Then, "Paste" the screen shot to your word or e-mail document.
5. How to "force close" the browser if it gets hung or stuck? In case the browser becomes unresponsive and clicking on the UMAPPS icon does not work, try and "X" off the browser window.
6. How to export to Excel? On the bottom of most DHRS browse and inquiry screens (you may need to scroll down) are download (export) options; click on the format you wish and it will create the file for you.
7. How Central Office can view a Social Security Number? Mouse over the C #.
8. How Central Office can view Birth Date? Mouse over the C #.
9. How to see the description of a code? Mouse over the code.
10. What is the difference between grayed-out items and N/A items? Grayed-out items mean that you do not have the content security access, and N/A items mean that they are not applicable.
11.  How to report a bug? Send an e-mail to  dhrswebfeedback@miami.edu.
12. For Account Distribution can I use dollar amounts and percentages in the same assignment?
 No. In Account Distribution use dollars or percents, but don’t mix both in one assignment.
13. Should dollar amounts or percentages be used for Account Distribution?
 Use either, but percentages will require less work.
14. I’m getting errors in the Account Distribution.
 Ensure that the %/$ column shows all $ or %, but not a mix.
15. I need to add more than five account lines; do I need to add them one at a time?

No. You can click “Add five lines” as many times as needed.
16. How can I see an employee's Title, Family, and Function?  The employee header shown on all employee Inquire Screens in DHRS Web shows the Title, Family, and Function. 
17. How can I see a list of all departmental employees and their new title?  Click on the Employee Tab, select Browse, then click on Employees by Department.
18. How do I find a list of all employees under a specific title?  Click on the Employee Tab, select Browse, then click on Employees by Job Title.
19. How do I find a list of all employees under a Job Class Code? Click on the Employee Tab, select Browse, then click on Employees by Job Class.
20. Where can I see the new Job Title?  The Employee History screen shows the new title. 
21. How do I change a Job Title?  Through a move (reclassification).