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Autologue Computer Systems
Quick Reference Guide
Clearing A Kit Pointer
Problem: While inserting an alternate, I get the message “Part is current alternate”, but I
don’t know what it’s connected to.
The
part you are attempting to add is already an alternate of another part.
Cause:
Solution: Part must be unconnected to the other master number.
1. From the MAIN MENU type 21 <return> (this will take you to the UTILITY
MENU).
2. Press <return> (UTILITY MENU 2).
3. Press the <down arrow> to #6 CLEAR INVENTORY AND KIT POINTERS, a list of
questions will appear on the screen.
4. With the cursor now positioned at the “Are these the pointers you want to clear (yes or
no)?” prompt, enter n and <return>.
5. With the cursor now positioned at “Clear Order Pointer (yes or no)?” press <return>
past the rest of the questions (each will answer n for you) until the cursor is positioned
at “CLEAR KITS POINTER (yes or no)?”
6. Press y and <return>.
7. Continue pressing <return> until you are prompted again “Are these the pointers you
want to clear (yes or no)?” at this time enter y and press <return>.
8. The cursor will be positioned at the “Enter what to clear:”
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Enter in the part number exactly as you see it, using all capital letters and all dashes
and be sure to use your manufacturer code. (ex. FEL-MS90314-2).
9. The system will answer back that the part is cleared.
10. Press <return> twice to exit, the system will say “The Clear Inventory Pointers
Program is Complete.” You will now be back at the UTILITY MENU #2, press the
letter q (quit).
Generating An Inventory Sort File
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An Inventory Sort in general creates an index file that allows Point Of Sale to locate parts
quickly. Running the Inventory Sort also stores the information unique to each number, such
as where the dashes are in the part number, so that when you enter them in Point Of Sale you
will not have to remember where the dashes are.
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After adding barcodes, it is important to generate an Inventory Sort to update the files.
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Type 21 from the MAIN MENU.
Press <return> you will be on UTILITY MENU #2.
Using the <down arrow> go to #3 (GENERATE INVENTORY SORT FILE) and <return>
You will be prompted “DO YOU WISH TO CONTINUE?” press the letter y to start the
program. When the program is done it will take you back to the UTILITY MENU.
5. Type the letter q (quit) to return to the MAIN MENU.
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Note: This program varies in length of time to complete according to the size of your inventory
and the type of hardware your system has.
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