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Figure 1.8 Module Selection Screen for the Management Scientist Version 6.0

Use of The Management Scientist with the text is optional. Occasionally, we
insert a figure in the text that shows the output The Management Scientist
provides for a problem. However, familiarity with the use of the software is
not necessary to understand the figure and the text material. The remainder
of this appendix provides an overview of the features and the use of the
software.

Selecting a Module
After starting The Management Scientist, you will encounter the module selection
screen as shown in Figure 1.8. The choices provide access to the 12 modules. Simply
click the desired module and select OK to load the requested module into the
computer’s memory.
The File Menu

After a module is loaded, you will need to click the File menu to begin working with
a problem. The File menu provides the following options.

New Select this option to begin a new problem. Dialogue boxes and input templates
will guide you through the data input process.
Open Select this option to retrieve a problem that has been previously saved. When
the problem is selected it will be displayed on the screen for you to verify as the
problem you want to solve.

Save Once a new problem has been entered, you may want to save it for future use
or modification. The Save option will guide you through the naming and saving
process. If you create a folder named Problems, the Open and Save options will take
you automatically to the Problems folder.
Change Modules This option returns control to the screen in Figure 1.8 and
another module may be selected.

Exit This option will exit The Management Scientist.

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