Introduction to Equator
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Keyboard Conventions
The keyboard conventions used in Equator are written for use with an AT 101 PC keyboard.
When reference is made to keys on the keyboard, the names of the keys are illustrated in small
capital letters. For example, the enter key is written as ENTER, and the control key is written as
CTRL.
The function keys referred to throughout this guide are the twelve keys at the top of your
keyboard labelled F1 to F12. Function keys are discussed further in the Function Keys part of the
Getting Started section.
The following is a list of keys with a specialized purpose. These functions are specific to an
AS/400 platform.
Keys
Description
Combination Keys
These are keys that are used together. For example,
SHIFT + F1 means to hold the SHIFT key down while
pressing the F1 function key. There are two SHIFT keys on
your keyboard. Either SHIFT key can be used.
ENTER
(RETURN
TAB
key
key)
key
SHIFT + TAB
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The ENTER key submits the information inputted so it can
be processed. There are two ENTER keys on your
keyboard. Either ENTER key can be used.
The TAB key moves the cursor to the next input field in
any screen with fields.
key
The SHIFT + TAB key combination will move the cursor to
the last input field in any screen with fields. There are two
SHIFT keys on your keyboard. Either SHIFT key can be
used.
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HOME
key
PAGE UP
The HOME key will move the cursor to the top left input
field of a screen with fields. There are two HOME keys on
your keyboard. Either HOME key can be used.
key
The PAGE UP key will display the next page of records in a
given list. There are two PAGE UP keys on your keyboard.
Either PAGE UP key can be used.
PAGE DOWN
key
The PAGE DOWN key will display the last page of records in
a given list. There are two PAGE DOWN keys on your
keyboard. Either PAGE DOWN key can be used.
BACKSPACE
key
The BACKSPACE key moves the cursor back in a field
without deleting characters.
DELETE
key
The DELETE key deletes the character to the right of the
cursor.
Left CTRL key
The CTRL key on the left of the keyboard serves as the
ESCAPE key in the Equator application. The ESC key has
no function in Equator.
Right CTRL key and
the PLUS (+) key
(numeric keypad)
These keys, used individually, serve as the FIELD EXIT key
in Equator. The FIELD EXIT key will delete anything to the
right of the cursor in a field and continue to the next input
field.
(-)
key
(numeric keypad)
This key has the same effect as the FIELD EXIT key. It also
places a minus sign at the right of the field. This is used to
denote a negative number in a numeric field.
Numeric
keys
This key allow the user to change the category of typing
from English to Arabic characters, in Equator. Where by
you can type in Arabic to search for names or others.
MINUS
keypad
Changing your Password
After the System Administrator gives you your password, it is suggested that you change your
password on a regular basis for security reasons. Changing your password can be done through
the System Tailoring Menu, which is an option in the Main Menu.
1. From the Main Menu, select option 20 > Change Your Password.
2. When in the Change Password screen, Equator prompts you to press the ENTER key.
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3. Enter your password in the Current Password field and then press the TAB key, to move to the
New Password field. In this field, enter in your new password and press the TAB key to move to
the next field. In the New Password (to verify) field enter in your new password again and then
press the ENTER key to process your password. When the system processes your change, the
System Tailoring Menu is activated.
It is also possible for the System Administrator to instruct the system to prompt you to change
your password. In this case, you will receive a message to do so when you sign-on to the system.
How to Navigate on a Screen
To navigate on a screen the user can use the keyboard actions in the chart below.
Key
TAB
Action
key
SHIFT+TAB
Cursor moves to the next input field.
For example, when you enter data
(e.g. address), you press the TAB key
each time you’re finished in one field
and want to move to the next.
key combination
Cursor moves to previous input field.
Arrow Keys
By using the arrow keys you can move
on the screen to different fields. But if
information is not entered in a field
and you try to process the information
the system prompts you to fill the
incomplete field.
The Mouse
The mouse allows you to position the
insertion point quickly in a field by
pointing and clicking with the field.
Function Keys
At the bottom of each screen there is a list of functions, green text, you can use (see previous
page’s screen shot). Each function has a specific task designated to it. This section is a description
of all of the functions you will encounter as you navigate through the system. Not all functions
will appear at the bottom of every screen. Functions are displayed when they are applicable to the
task of the option you are using.
Each function has a specific key or combination of keys associated with it. The function keys
referred to throughout this guide are the twelve keys at the top of your keyboard labelled F1 to F12.
You will have to use the SHIFT key in order to use function keys F13 to F24. For example, if you
wish to use the function associated with the F13 key, you must hold down the SHIFT key and then
press the F1 function key. Similarly, if you have to use the F24 function key, you must press the
F12 key, while holding down the SHIFT key.
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Sign-Off (F3)
The Sign-Off function closes Equator and returns you to the Sign-On screen. This function is only
available on menu-level screens.
Exit (F3)
The Exit function will display the screen you were in prior to the menu application you are
working in. This function will not save any data entered or amended prior to exiting. To save, you
must use Add/Update function The Exit function is available only on operational-level screens.
Prompt (F4) (system defined entries)
The Prompt function provides you with a box of system defined entries for the field in which you
are currently working in. This function is only available in fields that relate to other entities
within the system (e.g., symbol codes, transaction types , etc). This function does not work in a
field containing data such as names or addresses. See the next page for an example.
Refresh (F5)
The Refresh function is used to restore a screen to its original state. This function will only work
prior to using the Add/Update function, which saves any changes that have been made. For
example, if you have, by error, started to change a record, you can use the Refresh function to
restore the screen to the state before its original. If you used the Add/Update function to save your
changes, then the Refresh function will not work.
Add/Update (F6)
The Add/Update function is used to add a record to the system or update a record already in the
system. Once you have completed adding or updating a record, you must save the data by using
this function key again. For example, if you were adding an entirely new account, you would do
so by pressing the ADD/UPDATE function key (F6). If you are updating data in an account that
already exists, you would select that account and press the ADD/UPDATE function key (F6). In
either case, the key must be pressed at the end of entering the data in order for the new record to
be saved.
Previous Screen (F12)
The Previous Screen function will take you to the screen you were working on prior to the current
screen. The Previous Screen function will not save any data entered or changed on the current
screen.
Next Screen (F11)
The Next Screen function will take you to the next screen in the sequence. The Next Screen
function will not save any data entered or changed in the screen when it is used.
Fold/ Unfold (F8)
When the cursor is in the Position to field (in an inquiry screen) pressing the Fold/ Unfold
function key (F8) allows you to unfold the listing of records for greater detail. Pressing F8 a
second time folds the listing of records backup. This option is not on every inquiry screen.
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Option Keys
On each inquiry (or maintenance) screen there is a set of option keys you can use to action the
records in the listing. This set of keys varies from screen to screen, depending on the function the
screen is associated with.
The option keys are displayed in the manual using a small caps and italic text format, e.g.
CHANGE. To use the keys, position the cursor in the Sel field next to the desired record in the
listing then enter in the number code for the option key.
An explanation of option keys you will find when moving through Equator follows.
CHANGE (02): This option changes and updates information for a selected record in the listing.
DELETE (04): This option deletes a selected record from Equator. Deletion is denied if
interdependencies exist or if the record has been posted or approved to the system.
DISPLAY (05): This option only displays information for a selected record. No changes or updates
can be made using this option.
BASIC (06): This option displays basic information for a selected record and allows for changes
and updates.
JOINT (09): This option displays joint bank account information for a selected record, if any joint
accounts exist. Changes, updates and deletes are allowed to joint account information using this
option.
ADDRESS (09): This option displays address information for a selected company record. Changes,
updates and deletes are allowed for address information using this option.
POST (10): This option posts a selected record to the system. When this option is available, a post
column appears in the listing on the inquiry (maintenance) screen.
APPROVE (11): This option approves any record which has been posted to the system. When this
option is available an approve column appears in the listing on the inquiry (maintenance) screen.
PRINT DETAILS (15): This option allows you to print details for a selected record.
CLOSE (20): This option closes an account that has some activity but no longer has inventory. The
account is rendered inactive. You can reverse the close by using the CHANGE option to update the
record.
Note: Many option keys share the same number code, e.g. SYMBOL and APPROVE. These
options do not appear on the same screen together.
How to Enter the Date in Fields
You will encounter many fields, in Equator, which require you to enter a calendar date. The
format you enter a date by, is set by your System Administrator. In this manual the date format
used is: month, day and year or MMDDYYYY.
For example, April 9, 2002 is entered in as 04092002. Just as October 17, 2001 is entered in as
10172001.
EFA’s Equator, like all its software, is year 2000 compatible.
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Account Master Maintenance
The ACCOUNT MASTER option from the main menu is the lowest level of detail in the registry. All
transactions or movements are done at the account level. Accounts are set-up under each member,
and each member may have as many accounts as necessary.
Figure1 : Account Master Maintenance screen
Add a New Account
After accessing the Account Master Maintenance screen, press the F6 function key for a new
member entry screen.
Enter the required information in the appropriate fields. Some fields require system defined
entries. When in such a field press the F4 function key to view Selection.
Trading Member Code: the valid trade identifying code of broker.
Account Type: the type of account. C= Client, P= Professional, F= Foreigner, I= Insider or S=
staff (system defined).
Client Type: the type of client. C= company, G= government or I= individual.
Joint Holder: refers to shared account ownership. Y= yes or N= no. ( Always use N=No )
Allocations: refers to whether allocations are allowed or not allowed. Y= yes N= no. ( Always use
N=No )
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Group Account: refers to whether the account has multiple users/companies included with it. Can
be used to denote a custodial account. Y= yes, N= no. ( Always use N=No )
Owner: refers to whether ownership is member or registry. M= member owned (default value).
NIN: the Investor National Identification Number (NIN) associated with the account.
Citizenship: the country the shareholder holds citizenship in.
To complete the entry, press the ENTER key. A second screen, Account Master Maintenance,
appears for further data entry. The information entered from the previous screen, the text coloured
white, is protected data on the screen.
Figure 1: Account Master Maintenance - Basic
Enter the required information in the appropriate fields.
Margin Account: refers to whether it is a margin account or not. Y= yes N= no if applicable to
account. ( Always use N=No )
Portfolio: refers to whether is it a portfolio account or not. Y= yes N= no if applicable to account (
Always use N=No )
Shareholder Type: what type of shareholder is. REG= regular shareholder
Birth Date: if applicable to account, the shareholder’s date of birth. Use date format set-up by
your System Administrator. The date of birth is used to validate the accuracy of account creation
by brokers.
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Margin Account: what kinds of stocks are available for borrowing or lending? B= stocks available
for borrowing only, L= stocks available for lending only, N= stocks are not available for
lending/borrowing, and Y= stocks are available for lending/borrowing (system defined). ( Always
use N=No )
Shareholder Name: refers to the name of the individual, institution, or company holding this
account.
Guardian: refers to an individual, institution or company managing the account.
Guardian NIN: the guardian’s national identification number.
Contact: the shareholder or individual to call for additional information.
Address: the address of the shareholder holding the account.
City/Country: the city and country of where the shareholder lives.
Phone/Phone1/Fax: the phone information for the account shareholder or contact person.
P/Code: mailing area identification code associated with the address.
Reference: space for any extra information.
Require Confirm?: Is the account require a confirm from a trader. Y= Yes N= No ( Always use
N=No )
To complete the entry, press the F6 function key. Equator prompts you if an entry error has been
made. If error free, the system prompts you to press the F6 function again to process the entry.
Stock Transfer
Use stock transfer screen to initiate, post, query and delete stock transfers transactions.
This action is used to transfer the inventory from the CSD account to the broker account
of an investor.
Used to input the member’s identification code, populated by default and cannot
be changer (default value).
Account Number: The investor account number under the broker.
Symbol: the requested symbol code to be transferred.
Volume: The quantity of shares requested to be transferred.
From Account : The investor account number under the CSD (Press F4 to prompt the
account number).
Reference: Any notes to refer to the transfer request, usually the application number.
Member:
The broker should type “10” on the option line of the transfer to post it.
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Registry Transfer
Use registry transfer to initiate, query and delete registry transfers of inventory. This
action is used to transfer the inventory from the broker account to the registry ( CSD )
account of an investor.
Used to input the member’s identification code, populated by default and
cannot be changer (default value).
Account Number: The investor account number under the broker.
Symbol: the requested symbol code to be transferred.
Volume: The quantity of shares requested to be transferred.
Reference: Any notes to refer to the transfer request, usually the application number.
Member Number:
The broker should type “10”, then “11” on the option line of the transfer to post and
approve the transaction.
Inquiries & Reports
Statement of Account Report
This option allows you to print a list of activity for an account for a specified date
range.
Member Account List
This option allows you to simply print a list of all accounts for a specified member and
date range. It is advantageous because it allows you to isolate a member and all accounts
associated with it for a certain time period.
Member Activity Details by Account
This option allow you to list all transactions took place for a specified account and
symbol, within date range.
Member Activity Transaction Details
This option allow you to list all accounts has been effected by transaction code and
specified symbol, within date range.
Member Activity by Symbol
This option allow you to list all the active symbol in a date range.
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Clearing by Account
This option allow you to query on trades in specified date by account type.
Clearing Details by Account
This option allow you to display amount to pay/collect on trades, by account number and
specified date.
Clearing Details
This option allow you to check on your clearing detail status on specified date.
Other inquiries are:
Clearing by Funds & Account Type
Member Clearing by Symbol
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