Acces4 lets you add problems to your documents in three ways: using the Database Browser, using catalogs, and using scripts.
Using the Database Browser is best if you're new to Acces or prefer a more visual selection method. Catalogs and scripts are better-suited for users migrating from Acces 3.x and advanced users.
Browse for problems by double-clicking the different categories and topics shown in the left part of the Database Browser. While browsing, use the green arrow in the top left of the Database Browser to return to previous category and topic levels.
Once you see a problem you like, double-click it to add it to your document.
Quickly select random problems from a topic or category by right-clicking its entry in the left part of the Database Browser and choosing from the shortcut menu.
Enter the number of problems you want to add, choose where you want to add them, then press OK.
Look through a printed catalog and find a problem you like. Once you find one, make a note of three things:
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Database Code three-character code at the bottom of the page |
Category Code two-letter code at the top corner of the page |
Problem Number number next to the problem |
Combine these three pieces of information together with periods to form the problem's CodePath (in the example above the CodePath is TX9.AA.26). Switch to Grid View by choosing View > Grid, then type the CodePath into the CodePath column of the Grid to add the problem to your document.
Scripts are sets of instructions that let you add many problems at once while at the same time giving you fine control over where these problems come from.
For example, you can use a single script to add problems 11–20 from one category, 5 random problems from another category, and every odd problem from a third category.
Scripts are entered in the dialog. For information on how to write your own scripts, see the Problem Selection Scripts page.