ATS learning videos

The following videos are suitable for users of the Amendment Tracking System (ATS) who are new to the system or who may require refresher training.

The videos are presented in modules that cover specific functions of the system. It is recommended that new users work through each module from Module 1 through to 10.

please note that videos where ATS Authoring (Keystone) is used will show an older version of the software however functionality remains the same.
videos are best viewed using Chrome or Edge browsers.

For further assistance or information, please contact Planning Support.

Module 1 : ATS overview and access

Refer to the recording from the overview session held with ATS users in March 2023. Only available to member of the Schemes & Amendments Yammer community.

Module 3 : ATS Authoring - overview and basic editing tools

As well as providing an overview of the ATS Authoring application, we look at how the instruction list in ATS Tracking determines the content that is made available to edit in ATS Authoring. We also go through the numerous settings available in ATS Authoring and provide some general navigation guidance of the application. (Length: 25 minutes).

Please note that videos, where ATS Authoring (Keystone) is used, will show an older version of the software however functionality remains the same.

View the video transcript (DOCX, 16.8 KB).

Module 4 : creating tables and a note box

Using ATS Authoring, we demonstrate how tables are created and formatted. (Length: 23 minutes)

Please note that videos, where ATS Authoring (Keystone) is used, will show an older version of the software however functionality remains the same.

View the video transcript (DOCX, 34.4 KB).

Module 5 : images - insert, upload and replace

Using ATS Authoring, images are uploaded into an amendment document. Replacing an existing image is also demonstrated. (Length: 14 minutes)

Please note that videos, where ATS Authoring (Keystone) is used, will show an older version of the software however functionality remains the same.

View the video transcript (DOCX, 26.9 KB).

Module 6 : versions - review and compare content

Using ATS Authoring, we look at how users can compare content that has been changed throughout their amendment document, using the Versions function. We also demonstrate how to revert content to a previous version. (Length: 11 minutes)

Please note that videos, where ATS Authoring (Keystone) is used, will show an older version of the software and there is some new functionality to view track changes on screen and merge changes to.

View the video transcript. (DOCX, 18.3 KB)

Module 7: printing an amendment document and comparing content

Using ATS Authoring, we demonstrate how users can create a PDF of their amendment document. The Snapshot function is reviewed, and we also show how changes in an amendment document can be tracked when viewing a PDF. (Length: 6 minutes)

Please note that videos, where ATS Authoring (Keystone) is used, will show an older version of the software however functionality remains the same.

View the video transcript (DOCX, 17.8 KB).

Module 8 : interim publish - viewing an amendment in final form

In this module, we demonstrate the Interim Publish function so that users can view how their amendment will look when combined with the master planning scheme. (Length: 14 minutes)

Please note that videos, where ATS Authoring (Keystone) is used, will show an older version of the software and there is new functionality to produce comparison files against snapshots.

View the video transcript (DOCX, 20.9 KB).

Module 9 : refresh amendment workflow

We use ATS Authoring to see how users can apply the Refresh Amendment Workflow process to their amendment document after they have been alerted to a change in their master content of the planning scheme. (Length: 10 minutes)

Please note that videos, where ATS Authoring (Keystone) is used, will show an older version of the software however functionality remains the same.

Note also that there is new functionality to view track changes on screen and merge changes into selected content.

View the video transcript (DOCX, 18.2 KB).