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Users interact with Axiom Software using either the Desktop Client or the Web Client.
- Desktop Client
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The Desktop Client is the general name for the Axiom Software application that runs on the client desktop. The Desktop Client provides access to spreadsheet-based plan files, reports, and other supporting files. The Desktop Client also provides access to full administration features for the Axiom Software platform, including managing security, Scheduler, tables, imports/exports, file groups, and more.
There are two different versions of the Desktop Client:
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Excel Client. The Excel Client provides access to all Axiom Software features within a Microsoft Excel interface.
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Windows Client. The Windows Client uses a .NET-based engine to emulate the spreadsheet environment without requiring Microsoft Excel. It provides full access to Axiom Software features, but certain spreadsheet features are limited.
Kaufman Hall recommends the Windows Client as the primary client application for all users who need access to the Desktop Client. Generally speaking, use of the Excel Client should be reserved for spreadsheet file development, due to the easy access to full spreadsheet functionality.
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- Web Client
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The Web Client provides browser-based access for Axiom Software, limited to certain web-enabled features. The Web Client does not provide any spreadsheet functionality.
Using the Web Client, end users can access browser-based plan files and reports. Certain administration features are also available in the Web Client, such as limited Scheduler and table management.
This help file discusses features available in the Desktop Client and the Web Client. Some features can only be accessed in one client or the other, whereas other features can be accessed in both clients but with different user interfaces. The Desktop Client supports the broadest range of functionality. If a help topic does not specify which client it applies to, the Desktop Client should be assumed.
