AgVantagePC Agronomy Lab Parts 1 & 2

Jerome SprecherProgrammer/Analyst

Item DefaultsFormulationSource FileInventory Blends

All items are SERVICESUnless they have a source file record

FERTILIZEROr it is in a specified Fine Line or Dept. Range

CHEMICAL This overrides all other deciding factors

CHEMICALS with “GAL” unit of measure are considered LIQUID in ALL interface I/O

General SettingsAgronomy SettingsInterfacesSynchronization

Contains general connection & location infoAllows multiple host synchronization (int/ext)Allows for customer filtering by Select Codes

U4CSTSLAllows for item filtering (All item or by loc.)Allows for a range of item/sales locations

PC defaults (Blend Method, Formula, etc.)Chemical selection method (FLC or Dept. range)Work order rangeBatch size and rounding incrementsDocument storage (images, maps, etc.)Misc. customization flagsPrinting defaultsRanco blender settings (blend sheet printout)

Currently supports four interface optionsMurrayKahlerJungeAgLogic (John Deere)

All interfaces (except AgLogic) run thru DispatchOne or more Dispatch PCs?

Multiple dispatch PCs require separate import program (installed on the blender PC)

Regular synchronization is neededFull synchronization is not required daily

Weekly – Full synchronization (Everything)Daily – Items/pricing & agronomy support files

Dry Fertilizer BlendingLiquid Fertilizer BlendingApplication Work Orders

LBS/Acre, Units/Acre, Guaranteed AnalysisFormulas vs. Inventory BlendsOn-the-fly Product AdditionsPricing, Price Levels, & Price QuotesBatching & Comments

Liquid Formulas vs. Liquid ItemsFertilizers are ALWAYS LBS Rate/AcreChemicals are Varied Rate/Acre (oz, pt, qt, etc.)GPA & GAL Columns (Products Tab)

Useful for Common BlendsCan Roll-up into a Single Blended ItemWork Just Like Formula After CreatedMakes Blending with Fillers Easier

Create New Blend From HistoryEdit Existing BlendsEnter Customer Number to Enable OptionsConsiderations *

Blend may have been changed alreadyOther PCs may not get the new blend detailsDispatch always works with “live” data

Add ItemsAdjust UOMAdjust BlendingAdjust BillingAdjust Liq. RateView TotalsRecalculate

Adjust PricesAdjust CostsPrice LevelsPrint EstimateView TotalsRecalculate

Adjust RoundingAdjust BatchesAdjust SizeEnter CommentsRecalculateWholesale Splits

Select One or More Blends to be DispatchedCtrl+Click or Shift+Click to Select Multiple

Right-Click one of the Selected BlendsClick “Schedule”Select Location to Fill via Pop-Up WindowClick “Save” Button to Send Orders to BlenderRefresh to See Current Data* Unschedule, Delete, & Mark Blended Same

How Mapping WorksStored Locally and on the ServerLimited Edit Capabilities

Support Graphics & Documents (doc, pdf, etc.)Backup your Local Disk!

PC Hardware & SoftwareP4 with 1GB RAM and 40GB Hard DriveWindows XP Pro or Vista Business (NOT Home) **Windows 7 Pro (NOT Home)

Printers Any USB or Network Laser Printer (8.5”x11”)Inkjet Printers Supports Multiple Prints

Restrict Access on the PCsThe internet is a great place to waste timeThe internet is a great way to get a virus

Restrict Access to the Program SettingsAllows password protectionAllowing setting changes may increase loss risk

Provide Adequate TrainingNot all useful features are apparent

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