1.2 Getting Started

1. You may have downloaded the trial version from the web which can be used to introduce yourself to the programme. When you purchase we will send a disk for the version you have purchased.
2. Download the disk and it will have the sample data and manual. Play with the sample version to get familiar with the programme. The manual is under the help section. Start with entering members and memberships etc. The operational parts for front desk operation are in the earlier part of the manual and set up etc in the latter part.
3. When you are reasonably familiar with the sample, erase that data. The function to do this is found under Configuration on the top menu bar.
4. You will now be left with the sample set up back office data plus any members you have set up. Now is the time to customise the set up to meet your requirements starting from Programmes which is section in the manual. Work through the other set-ups, ignore what you don't need and contact treshna if struggling. In the manual, Member refers to the name address etc in the top half of the member screen. Membership is the lower half and refers mainly to the programmes the member has joined and the related accounting. In Programme set up check the manual for definition on dates and descriptions for APs and DDs memberships.
5. On Windows versions the installation should have created Pop Up and Card Sentry (if using proximity cards) icons. Click on these as you open GymMaster. This function will be automated soon as it is in Linux versions.
6. Begin entering members, starting with those where payment is made in full then moving to the slightly more complex APs and DDs.
7. When training staff, don't confuse them with training about areas they don't need to be aware of although a brief overview can be helpful. Stick to their function at least initially. As with all new systems, speed improves impressively with practice as actions become automatic.