The Adjusted Service Date Tool is a Microsoft Excel based Tool used to calculate the Banner Adjusted Service Date based on hire and termination dates. Also included is a tool to calculate the Years of Service based on the Adjusted Service Date. Download and Run the Adjusted Service Date Tool.

Some files require Adobe's free Acrobat Reader program for display in conjunction with your browser. These are also sometimes called "PDF" files (Page Description Format) and sometimes are indicated with a special icon . To download or upgrade to version 8 of Acrobat Reader, follow the instructions at the Adobe site.

File Zilla is used for secure file transfers over the network. Below is a link to step-by-step instructions that describe how to install and use File Zilla on a Windows desktop.

• File Zilla installation dialog.
• Using Filezilla with FTS instructions.

The FTE Calculation tool is a Microsoft Excel based tool. In order to use it you have to perform two one-time setup procedures in Microsoft Excel. Click on the link below that matches your version of Excel and follow the instructions. Downloading the FTE calculation tool is the last step in each set of instructions.

• Office 2003(XP)running on Windows XP
• Office 2007(XP)running on Windows XP

Once the above steps are complete, you can run the conversion tool by double clicking the FTE Calculation Tool icon on your desktop. The data entry window should display. If the tool is not displaying, it must be reactivated in this manner:

• Office 2003 - Select Macro from the Tools menu and select the Auto-Run macro and click Run
• Office 2007 - Click the Options button on the Security Warning message displayed above the worksheet. Select the Enable this content checkbox and click OK

This tool isn’t supported by ECG. If you experience problems with this tool please contact the STHR Team.

The Java Runtime Environment is an application that allows a client to run a Java application. Banner Finance/HR, Banner Student and Kronos use a JRE provided by Sun Microsystems. Famis use a JRE repackaged by Oracle known as the JInitiator.

• Famis JInitiator 1.3.1.17 install.
• JRE 1.5.0_12 install.

The labor distribution tools are Excel-based applications to help calculate forward and past labor distributions prior to entry into Banner HR forms. (The tool for past labor distributions is not yet available).

BSC users should follow either the Microsoft Office 2000 or Microsoft Office XP directions to download and install Labor Distribution Tools for use with Excel.

• Using Excel with Office 2000
• Using Excel with Office XP

The Part-Time Full-Time Temp Casual Exempt Daily Rate Appointment Tool is a Microsoft Excel based Tool. In order to use it, you have to perform two one-time set up procedures in Microsoft Excel. Click on the link below that matches your version of Excel and follow the set up procedure instructions. The actual download of the Tool is the last step in each set of instructions.

• Office 2002 (XP) running on Windows XP or Windows 2000
• Office 2000 running on Windows XP or Windows 2000

Once these steps are completed you are all set to run the Tool. Open the Tool workbook file and the data entry window should come up. If not, select Macro from the Tools menu and select the Auto_Run Macro and click Run. This will bring up the data entry window.

This tool isn’t supported by ECG. If you experience problems with this tool please contact the STHR Team.

A Microsoft Word macro is available to format Banner reports for printing, as described in the "Ways to Print from Banner" document. Save the file to your Microsoft Office Startup folder, which is typically:
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\Startup

• Banner_web.dot (right click to save to disk)

When you click download on the PCWorld page you will presented with a subscription pop up which can be closed.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a way to secure the communication between your desktop and a server on the network. Below are the step-by-step directions that describe how to download and install VPN for use with Banner on a Windows desktop.

• Windows XP and 2000 (NT) desktops.

See also VPN FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for more information.