u Ad Commercial record display and data entry form.
When adding new Commercials, the system checks for duplicate Commercial titlesand a warning is issued to the operator. The system accepts duplicate Commercial titles, but the warning allows the operator to identify if the new record should be added or not.
The ++ & -- buttons provide the means to insert or remove Advertisers from the list, via the Individual Advertiser entry screen. Double-clicking on any entry will also bring the individual record for update.
The Advertiser & Agency entry fields use the smart combo entry mechanism. After the second character is typed, the system will suggest a value for the field or the drop-down list can be used to select valid items. Advertisers and Agencies must be present in the database before adding any Commercials.
At least one Advertiser must be listed for a Commercial.
No changes are allowed to Commercials that have already been scheduled.
Technical Evaluation information is similar to the Program Copy Evaluation Report, and the Techical report is filled via the Add Technical Evaluation button.