Getting Started
Scope
Start Scope
License Registration
License Activation
Step by Step - your First Function Point Count
Tutorial Using Example SCOPE Database
Set Up User Options
Flash Tutorials
Support
Overview SCOPE Features
About SCOPE
Editions Available
Versions Published
Clients and Distributors
Intended Audience
SCOPE Training
Copyright Notice
Technical Features
Installation
Machine Requirements
Backup and Recovery
Compact Database
Basic SCOPE Commands
Single Database for Ease of Administration
Operational Features
What is SCOPE
Why Hierarchies?
Types of Hierarchy Trees
Building Trees
Mapping SCOPE terms to IFPUG and IT Terminology
SCOPE Relationships
Using SCOPE to Support FPA
Multi-Lingual
Multi-User
SCOPE Viewer
FP Counting Usability Features
Function Point Counting Screen Layout
Quick Counting - Transactions and Files
Quick Counting - Keyboard Short Cuts and FP Counting Options
Quick Counting - Template Function Groups
Setup Template Function Groups
Comparing Results from Two SCOPE Counts
Extended Length for Names and Descriptions
Ease of Use and Time Saving Data Entry
Tracks Rework for Enhancement and Development Projects
Multiple Counts on the Same Baseline
Merging Count Sessions into a Release
Audit Trail of SCOPE Changes
Layout and Shortcut Features
Keyboard Shortcuts
Using the Mouse to Copy and Move
Search and Find and Replace
Toolbars
Expanding and Collapsing Trees
Sorting Tree Nodes
Moving and Copying Nodes
Status Line
Changing Language Screen Display and Reports
Version Features
Whats New in Version 4.1
Whats New in Version 4.0
Whats New in Version 3.0
Whats New in Version 2.2
Whats New in Version 2.1
Whats New in Version 2.0
Whats New in Version 1.9
Managing your Function Point Counts
Estimating Functional Size
FP Outline - Estimating Project and Application Size
Managing Applications Projects and Counts
Applications
Applications - Overview
Set up a New Application
Releases
Releases - Overview
Release Status
Set up a New Release
View / Report Count Sessions for Releases
Count Sessions
Count Sessions - Overview
Set up a New Count Session
Fixing Up an Incorrect Count
Change the Count Session in the Display
Projects
Projects - Overview
Set up a New Project
Link Projects to Count Sessions
View Count Sessions Linked to Projects
Project Metrics for ISBSG
Value Adjustment Factor
Value Adjustment Factor - Overview
Assessing the Value Adjustment Factor
Performing a Function Point Count
Setting up the Model to Count
Counting Transactions
The Function Tree
Counting Data
The Data Tree
Detailed Recording of Data Groups
Setting up the Count
Start a new Measurement
Recording and Counting Transactions
Basic Steps of an FPA Count
Types of Trees in the SCOPE Model
Recording and Counting Files
Documenting your Count
Linking to URLS External Files
External File Links to SCOPE Objects
Counting Conversion Functionality
Counting Conversion Functionality
Linking Trees
Linking Trees
Recording the Relationships between Functions and Data
Viewing Linked Processes, Data , Notes and Attributes
Notes
The Notes Tree
Attributes
The Attribute Tree
Creating Attributes to selectively report your software
How are Attributes different to Notes?
Detailed Analysis and Tracking using Notes and Attributes
Numerical Attributes
Overview Numeric Attributes for Reporting
Set up Numerical Attributes - (Template)
Set up Numerical Attributes - (non-Template)
Loading Numerical Template Categories
Linking Numerical Attributes
Finalising your Count
Excluding Counts from Baseline Update
Updating Baseline Counts
Importing and Exporting Data SCOPE Database
Importing / Exporting SCOPE data into SCOPE
Export Single Snapshot of Count, Project, Release or Application
Import / Export Applications and Releases
Import / Export Count Sessions
Import / Export Trees and Parts of Trees
Importing Other Application Data into SCOPE
Import from FPW
Advanced Import from FPW
Import Count Details from MS Excel
Importing Bulk Metrics Data from EXCEL
Exporting Data to Other Applications / ISBSG
Export to SPR KnowledgePlan (CSV)
Export to SEER SEM Estimation Software
Export XML to a Metrics Repository
Export ISBSG Benchmark Metrics Data
Managing Benchmark Performance Metrics
Setting Up Benchmark Metrics
Setting Up Applications and Projects for Benchmarking
Setting Up Benchmark Metrics
Recording Benchmark Metrics Data
Setting Up Metrics Data in EXCEL
EXCEL Metrics Templates - Which one to Choose?
Benchmark M&S Applications
Environment Data - M&S
Size Data - M&S
Effort Data - M&S
Defect Data - M&S
Documentation Data - M&S
Usage Data - M&S
Comments on Data - M&S
Benchmark D&E Projects and Releases
Environment Data
Size Data
Effort Data
Defect Data
Cost Data
Experience Data
Comments on Data
Guidelines for Effective Benchmarking
Guidelines to Effective Benchmarking
Benchmarking Terms of Reference
SCOPE Reporting
SCOPE Available Reports
SCOPE Report List
Online and Print - over 50 Different Reports
General Reporting Features
Previewing Printing Saving and Exporting Reports
Sending SCOPE Reports via Email
Convert SCOPE Reports to Text
Embedding SCOPE Reports into a Client Report
Exporting SCOPE reports into MS Office® WORD and EXCEL documents
Merging a SCOPE PDF file into another PDF File
Merging Annotating and Searching SCOPE Reports
Functional Size Reporting
Reporting the Functional Size in Function Points
Types of Functional Size Reporting
Flags and Filters
Project Management Reporting
FP Based Project Governance
Estimating Project Effort
Earned Value Project Monitoring
NESMA Impacted Enhancement Function Points
Package Implementation Costing
Benchmark Metrics Reporting
Benchmark Reports - Overview
Benchmarking Reports - Tables
Benchmarking Charts - SCOPE Connect
Benchmarking Reports - Graphs - Excel
Customising Excel Benchmark Charts
Saving a New Excel Chart Template
Moving from FPW to SCOPE
Mapping FPW Functions to SCOPE
Moving from FPW to SCOPE - Transaction Complexity
Moving from FPW to SCOPE - File Complexity
Moving from FPW to SCOPE - Types of Counts
Moving from FPW to SCOPE - Enhancement Counts
Moving from FPW to SCOPE - Profiling Results using Labels
Moving from FPW to SCOPE - Adding Transactions and Data
Overview Comparison of SCOPE and FPW
Summary Gap Analysis SCOPE 4.1 and FPW7
Detail Comparison SCOPE 4.1 and FPW7
Background and Articles on Functional Size
Why Use Functional Size
Why Measure Functional Size?
Why isn't Everyone Using Functional Size
Guide to Choosing a Functional Size Method
Levels of Function Point Counting
Introduction
Level 1: Detailed Linked and Flagged Count
Level 2: Detailed Linked Count
Level 3: Detailed Count
Level 4: Default Complexity Count
Level 5: Rough Count
Level 6 : Size Approximation
Uses and Benefits of Sizing
Introduction
FPA Uses and Benefits in Project Construction
Managing Project Development
Customising Packaged Software
FPA Uses and Benefits after Software Implementation
Introduction to Function Point Analysis
Background
Identification of Functional Components
Classification of Functional Components
Weighting of Functional Components
What is Functional Size Measurement?
What is Function Point Analysis (FPA)?
What is FP Outline?
Function Point Counting Expert System
Metrics for Project Governance
Background
The Role of the Scope Manager in Project Governance
Role of Scope Manager During Project Life Cycle
References and Recommended Reading
Trouble Shooting
SCOPE Performance Optimising
Enabling EXCEL Template Macros
SCOPE Not Responding - saving your Data
Trial Version can Only be Installed Twice
SCOPE Reports Stop Working
SCOPE Installed - Needs Activation
SCOPE asking for Activation / Deactivation