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Getting Started
Starting Argos
Argos is Windows PC software which is web-enabled, meaning it is accessible from your
web browser via an Internet connection. Before launching Argos, you may need to disable
any pop-up blockers running on your computer. To disable the pop-up blocker in
Microsoft (MS) Internet Explorer, select Tools, Pop-up Blocker, Turn Off Pop-up Blocker.
You should be able to re-enable the pop-up blocker once you have downloaded the
software.
Connect to the Server
Type the web address provided by your system administrator into the address bar of your
browser to access the Multiple Application Platform Server (MAPS) launch page. This
webpage provides a central access point for all MAPS applications, including Argos,
FormFusion, IntelleCheck and the MAP Server Configuration Tool.
Start Argos
Click Argos from the menu on the left.
Click the “Start Here” button to launch Argos.
NOTE: If this is the first time Argos has been launched from this PC, an
information bar will appear at the top of the screen. Click the bar and
choose “Install ActiveX Control” to install the “MAP Client Universal
Launcher” from “Global Evisions Solutions, Inc.”
Enter your user name and password (obtained from your system administrator) in the
Login box. The “Remember this user” and “Remember the password for this user” are
optional check boxes (available as determined by the MAPS Administrator) that should
not be used on shared computers. Check them as desired.
Click the Login button.
Change Password
To change your password, select Tools from the menu at the top of the screen and then
select Change Password. You must know your current password in order to change it.
The password strength indicator will help you determine if your password is secure
enough. It is advisable to contact your system administrator before changing your
password to verify that the change will not produce any undesirable results.
Browser support
Argos is designed to operate using MS Internet
Explorer browser. You can also use other
browsers, such as Firefox, but they may require
some configuration first.
Multiple Application Platform Server
MAPS is the server that delivers the Argos
software to users. Once Argos is installed, users
connect to MAPS which fetches data and
performs other tasks for them.
FormFusion
Evisions solution for enhancing documents and
managing distribution via email, imaging
software, print, etc. Users can rearrange and add
data and images, change the layout, format
fonts, etc.
IntelleCheck
Evisions solution for payment processing – AP,
payroll and refund checks, Direct Deposit
Advices and electronic refunds.
ActiveX Control
Browser software components that are needed
to launch Argos.
Password Strategies
The following strategies will help you make a
more secure password.
 Increase password length
 Include letters and numbers.
 Use both upper and lower case.
 Include special characters [, {, !, ?, etc