General

Training and Support

Training and Support How does training work? Training for new Formpak users is given in several ways: Quick Start Guides – a set of PDF’s with basic instructions on getting started with the key areas. The Quick Start Guides can be found here. Videos – there are many videos on Formpak’s YouTube Channel which demonstrate how to use the software. If you don’t have access to YouTube, please let us know and we can make them available as MP4 files for you. Application Hel...
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Training Matrix

Training Matrix Version 7 – 21st April 2020. The Training Matrix is an Excel spreadsheet which lists all training and help content available at the date of publication (over 180 articles). The list includes target areas and a link to the content with dates so you can search on the most recently added/reviewed content. Additional training material is available in the Application help centre (just press the ‘Help’ button in the software). There is focused and recommended content...
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Recommended Videos for New Users

Recommended Videos for New Users These videos are perfect for a new user to watch and for trainers to use as part of their teaching aids. Navigating Around Formpak This guide will introduce you to Formpak Software. Showing an overview of; the home screen and help pages,using menus and smart search, viewing Raw Materials and Formulations. Introduction to Raw MaterialsA brief overview about using raw materials. Add a Formulation A brief overview of adding a formulation in Formpak. Includes an intr...
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Printer Recommendations

Printer Recommendations We recommend using label printers with 300dpi (for sharp pictures) thermal transfer and direct thermal label printers with built in LAN ports and reliable drivers from Seagull Scientific. People sometimes use Zebra label printers, which are also OK. Label printers should have a 300dpi head, a LAN port and Seagull Scientific printer drivers. People sometimes use DYMO LabelWriter printers. These are direct thermal printers for which you can only use DYMO stationery which co...
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Formpak Software Overview

Formpak Software Overview Formpak software is used in complex ingredient and formulation environments. It is used in various ways by different companies, depending on business needs. Formpak software is primarily used for developing formulations, managing ingredients and product libraries, managing projects and work flow, handling technical and regulatory affairs including generating and managing documents. A video which introduces Formpak is available on our YouTube channel here: Introduction t...
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Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms Please see the attached (link at the end) for a pdf file of the Glossary of Terms, this contains a list of common phrases used throughout Formpak Software. Glossary of Terms   Last updated Aug 2020...
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