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SECTION 7.2.3.7.5 - DEPOTS ASCII EXPORT

 

USAGE: To export a file detailing all or a subset of the information on the Depots master-file. This export file can then be used as input to other programs, such as Spreadsheets, Databases and Word-processors. This gives you the flexibility to format reports, etc. in ways not otherwise available in HiFinance. This function is only available if you have the fuels option enabled.

 

The file will always be created in Depot code order.

 

DISCUSSION: Initially the screen is cleared and you will be asked, INCLUDE ALL DEPOTS? If you enter, Y all Depot records on file will be sent to the export file and no further limit questions will be asked. (Go to the EXPORT FILE question.) If you press <ESC> you will be returned to the DEPOTS MENU. If you enter N, the following series of questions will appear:

 

If you enter N to the above question, the following series of questions will appear:

 

FROM DEPOT CODE    This is the lower limit of the Depot code. Here you enter the code of the first Depot you wish printed. The default answer is blank. This will start printing from the start from the first Depot.

 

TO DEPOT CODE This is the upper limit of the Depot code. Here you enter the code of the last Depot you wish printed. The default answer is zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. This will end printing at the last Depot. This entry must not be less than the starting Depot code. If you choose the default for both questions all Depots will be included.

 

At each point, when answering the above questions, you can press <ESC> and the program will reset and return you to the DEPOTS MENU.

 

Next you will be asked for the export file name and options. A full explanation of the fields may be found in FORMATTING ASCII EXPORT FIELDS (see SECTION B). If you are using the export function for the first time, you are strongly encouraged to view this section of the manual. To end this page, press <F10> or <Enter> past the last option. You will next be presented the following screen:

 

 

This screen relates to the exact fields you wish to export. The top of this screen displays the file name you will be exporting, as a reminder. The centre portion of the screen displays the short name of each field available for export. Next to this is a longer, more descriptive name (which can be exported instead of the short-name). On the right-hand-side is either a Y or N. If the field has a Y, the field will be included in the export. If the field has an N, the field will not be exported. You must choose at least one field to export. You may use the cursor keys to view all fields, as you would in search screens. You can change the INCLUDE column by moving the highlight bar to the relevant field and entering a Y or N (or + or -). The bottom of the screen displays the number of fields you have chosen and the total possible number of fields.

 

There are also function keys available for manipulating FIELD NAMES:

 

<F1>                  This will only be available is the current field is not being exported. Pressing <F1> will change INCL status to Y.

 

<F2>                  This will only be available is the current field is being exported. Pressing <F2> will change INCL status to N.

 

<F4>                  This will return you to the FILE NAME and OPTIONS entry screen.

 

<F5>                  This will only be available if at least one of the fields has been excluded from the export. Pressing this key will change all fields to Y.

 

<F6>                  This will only be available if at least one of the fields has been included in the export. Pressing this key will change all fields to N.

 

<F8>                  This will restore the field choices to the state that they were before you entered the program.

 

<F10>                When you have finished choosing the fields you wish exported, press <F10> to start the export process. This option will not be available unless at least one field has been chosen for export.

 

When you have entered all the above information, press <F10> and you will be asked START FILE CREATION? If you answer N, the program will reset and return you to the DEPOTS MENU. If you enter Y, the screen will clear and the Depots master-file will be read in. During this time the computer will be selecting Depots records according to the selection criteria you have just entered will start writing the selected fields to the export file.

 

Like other reports, it is possible to stop the export of the ASCII file by pressing <ESC>. However, the ASCII file will have been created up to the point where you stopped it.

 

When the report has completed, HiFinance will return you to the DEPOTS MENU.

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