Learning to Use CMD with Video Training
While there is an extensive, context-sensitive help system in CMD, and download PDF manuals available, we also have a
number of short, narrated video training segments that can help you learn about many of CMD’s basic functions and concepts.
If you are a visual learner, these training videos can be a great help while you are learning to use CMD.
While these are also in the CMD programs themselves, we’ve placed them here as a convenience and also because the Fully
Hosted CMD’s platform does not allow web access (for security reasons), so the links within CMD on the Fully Hosted platform
do not work. So we have duplicated them here.
As you view them, you might notice some slight changes in the way the screens look from the version of CMD that you are
using. That’s because we are always adding/expanding CMD’s feature set. However, the core functionality or concept we are
trying to teach in a specific video will be applicable even when minor changes are made to a given dialog or function.
To view any of these videos, be sure to enable Flash player in your browser, and have your speakers or headphones turned on.
Here’s a list of training videos currently available:
Basic/Introductory
How to Enter a Family into CMD’s Data File
How to Use the Family Name Field Correctly
How to Enter Individuals/Family Members
Create a New Family and Moving a Name to It
Reassign a Name to an Existing Family
Print Names
Customized Church Directory Format - CMD Classic
Pie Chart Breakdowns
Texting
Creating Responses for Text Messages
Spiritual Care Providers/Visitation Team Tools
Spiritual Care Providers Basic Intro
Spiritual Care Providers dialog
Setting Up CMD Access for Spiritual Care Providers
Spiritual Care Providers Overview and General Opertion
Interest File
Adding a Family to the Interest File
Add an Individual to the Interest File
Printing Interest File Names
Transferring Names/Families in your main CMD File
When is Data Saved?
Working with Interest File Menus
SnapShot
Using SnapShot