Ten Tricks to Kick Your Worst Argus Software Habits: How To Avoid All of These Common Mistakes
This post will teach you how to avoid the most common mistakes people make with Argus software. We are going to go over some common habits that people have when they use Argus and what pitfalls these habits can lead them into, and then provide a list of 10 tricks for overcoming those errors.
This post is not going to be as detailed as the blog posts about Argus features, or even some of our other tech blogs. Instead this is a list of simple things you can do in order to avoid mistakes with Argus and keep your work moving forward without any gaps that might otherwise creep up.
One trick for avoiding errors when using Argus software: Always remember that you have an undo button! You are much less likely to make a mistake if you always save before performing major changes, and then use Undo afterward if something goes wrong. This will ensure that even if nothing does go wrong during edits, there’s still a safety net available in case it does happen later on down the line.
Ten tricks to avoid Argus mistakes:
Ensure you are using the most up-to-date version of your software. Do not save work in progress without saving it elsewhere first, just so that there’s always a copy on hand if something goes wrong and some changes have been made but haven’t yet saved back onto your computer. This is especially important for those who use their laptop at home or in coffee shops, where they might lose connectivity intermittently.
Make sure you’re backing up before exporting file formats with sensitive data like .xls or excel files! Exporting them can cause information loss, which is why backups should be automatic whenever possible.
Double-check relationships between tables when working with databases is one column the same as another? Is one row in a table linked to another, for instance by an ID or other reference? Always use caution when working with software that is not familiar. If you are using software from outside your company’s proprietary system and don’t know how to do something within it, find someone who does before proceeding! You’re following these best practices:
Tip: One of the most common workplace accidents at Argus Software was caused by paper cuts. You may be wondering why we’re telling you this now, but remember our earlier tip about taking precautionary steps for ergonomics while typing on keyboards at desks.