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F/MIC APPLICATIONS PORTFOLIO
RELEASE INFORMATION
Date : December 19, 1988
RELEASE 1.5
19-DEC-1988
CONTENTS OF COPIS RELEASE 1.5
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Below is a summary of the screen changes contained in Release 1.5 :
1) the 5 screens displaying ship plan split by planning group
displayed 0s for the TPL planning group. The screens have been
corrected to display totals for the TPLU planning group.
2) the extended query function did not work correctly. All information
was retrieved; you were unable to access subsequent pages. This
has been corrected.
3) the detail level aggregate screens were removed from the menu.
4) the Aggregate List by Type report would not allow you to issue
a print report or write report command. You should now be able
to do so.
5) the Field Service Inquiry displayed incorrect labels on the
3rd page of output. This has been corrected.
6) support for the aggregate summary level value 'S' has been
dropped in the report generator/data extractor.
7) an additional rule has been added to the aggregate report generator
and data extractor screens. A level value (ie FA, TD, EM, or SD)
will be REQUIRED when an aggregate type (ie TOP80, FAMILY, USER)
is supplied. When an aggregate name is entered, a level must be entered
when the aggregate summary level is 'T' or 'D'
but may be left blank when the aggregate summary level is 'F'.
8) until further notice, wildcarding for aggregates will not be supported in
the report generator or data extractor.
9) the front-end report generator and data extractor screens have been
changed. The prompt 'VAX/VMS Directory' has been changed to
'Mail Account Directory'. When a user selects the Copy option,
both the node and VAX/VMS directory values are filled in based upon
the values contained in the user profile record.
KNOWN PROBLEMS/ISSUES CONCERNING REPORT/EXTRACT FACILITY
---------------------------------------------------------
1) RDB deadlocks continue to occur. If a user submits several
report requests in a single transaction, the requests lock
each other out. This is being addressed as the highest priority
problem.
2) the infamous 'Cursor AGG1 is not opened' still occurs
when F is used as the aggregate summary level and an explosion
level (FA, TD, EM, or SD) is provided. For now, DO NOT USE F
AS AN AGGREGATE SUMMARY LEVEL UNLESS you use 'TOP80' as the
aggregate name and leave the explosion level blank.
3) certs and inventory data types are currently unavailable.
4) when the cost or MLP value is 0, the delta analysis report
displays blanks. This is not a major problem but may be
misleading for the user.
5) wildcarding for 2-5-2 parts has not yet been implemented.
6) there is a discrepancy between total backlog and certs calculations
between the screens and reports. The problem is being addressed.
7) report headers are inconsistent. While this is not a bug per se,
a request has been made to include the sequence control number
on all report headers.
8) if invalid selection criteria are entered, the user may receive
a blank report.
9) reports and extracts currently do not support negative
numbers as per Jude Pilotte's specs. The COBOL datatype will be
changed to S9(5) with a right overpunch. When this change is made
and released, a note should be included in the documentation.
10) the log file name COP_RUN_REQUEST should be appended with
the sequence control number for easier problem tracking.
11) on ship plan extracts and reports, only desired plan
S (ship plan only) works correctly. The other plan types
will return an empty report.
12) reports other than delta analysis do not provide cost/MLP
dollars. While this is not an error, it was in the original specs.
13) total demand calculations differ between the screens and
reports/extracts. The screens agree with the DEC-10 and
are assumed correct.
14) once problem 2 has been corrected, the aggregate summary
level 'F' logic should be modified. Currently if you select
aggregate summary level 'F' for an agg comprised ONLY of 2-5-2 parts,
nothing is retrieved. This is incorrect and is being resolved.
Date : December 5, 1988
RELEASE 1.4
5-DEC-1988
1) Reports and Data Extraction Facilties are working.
The reports or extracts will be mailed to the user if requested
but we are holding back the automatic copy until more users have
established proxy accounts to receive these files. Remember it is
important because of the security classification of the
information to have these proxy accounts specified.
When you receive the mailed report or data extract you can extract
from VAXMail or Data Transfer from ALL-IN-1 to a file.
2) Corrections were made to some of the quarterly calculation routines.
For some datatypes (OTD was the most noticeable), the last 2 months of
the last quarter displayed weren't included in the total. This had
been reported in the Notes file and has now been corrected.
3) The report generator/data extractor screens were updated as follows :
- report date ranges are now restricted to 12 periods; extract
ranges are restricted to 24 periods
- the account was read as a criteria for the copy option
- verification routines for user name and copy node were added
- a date discrepancy in the delta analysis screens was corrected
- the pass date was added to backlog and certs request screens
4) Added units/cost/MLP logic to all screens. The user may select
units (U), costed dollars (C), or MLP dollars (M). From experience
during testing, many of the datatypes have 0 for an MLP.
Note: MLP dollars are guaranteed to be accurate only for primary parts.
5) Several error messages on inquiry screens were clarified.
Date : November 14, 1988
RELEASE 1.3
14-NOV-1988
1. The following screens are available with Release 1.3:
Invoiced Shipments by Aggregate at Summary Level
Total Inventory by Aggregate at Detail Level
Inventory Trending by Aggregate at Summary Level
Inventory Trending by Aggregate at Detail Level
Inventory Trending by 2-5-2 Part Number
Aged Certs by Aggregate at Detail Level
Certs Trending by Aggregate at Summary Level
Certs Trending by Aggregate at Detail Level
Certs Trending by 2-5-2 Part Number
Scheduled Backlog by Aggregate at Detail Level
Scheduled Non-Revenue Backlog by Aggregate at Detail Level
Backlog Trending by Aggregate at Detail Level
Unscheduled Backlog Trending by Aggregate at Detail Level
2. Report Generation Facility providing Times Series Report
functionality.
3. Data Extraction Facility providing DOWNLD functionality comparable
to COPIS DEC-10 application.
Date : November 8, 1988
Release 1.2
8-NOV-1988
Release 1.20 is for user parallel testing. Please test the functionality of
screens and the accuracy of the data. Report your feedback via the
COPIS_USERS notes conference or send mail to Margaret Rosene DTN 269-2287.
If you choose notes create a separate entry per topic and use "REPLY"
for further discussion on that topic.
The changes contained in Release 1.20:
1) Recall of Previous Selection (Inquiry) Criteria on Inquiry Screens
A new feature has been added to most of the screens. You may now
reuse previous query criteria. Enter your first query. When you press
SET QUERY to begin the second query, enter a part or aggregate name.
If you want to reuse the last set of query criteria and position the cursor
on the LAST field in the criteria block, press the DOWN ARROW instead
of RETURN. If you want to reuse the last set of query criteria and position the
cursor in the NEXT field in the criteria block, press the UP ARROW instead
of RETURN. If you press RETURN, no fields are reloaded. This feature is
available on all screens EXCEPT reference.
2) FOR ONE PLAN PARALLEL TESTING ONLY:
Report Generation Facility - provides Times Series Report
functionality. This is a advanced copy of the feature which will
be supported with Release 1.3
3) FOR ONE PLAN PARALLEL TESTING ONLY:
Data Extaction Facility - provides DOWNLD functionality comparable
to COPIS DEC-10 application. This is a advanced copy of the
feature which will be supported with Release 1.3
4) The following screens have been added :
Cost Center Inquiry
Plant Inquiry (132 characters)
Stockroom Inquiry (132 characters)
List of Aggregates by Type
5) A pass date was added to inventory screens
6) On the BOM explosion screens, the FAMILY aggregate name and member
level are now displayed. The explosion screens are now 132 characters.
7) The certs screens now ask if you wish to display scheduled or total
certs.
8) The total backlog and total unscheduled backlog screens now display
15 periods of information. These fields were added to the query
criteria block : month/quarter, begin exec date, and end exec date.
9) Errors in the OTD and OTD vs. Ship Plan screens for aggregates
were corrected. Members were inadvertently excluded from the total
calculation.
10) The OTD inquiry screens (NOT those showing geographic splits) now
display up to 15 buckets.
11) The Where Used Report screen now allows the use of extended query.
12) Totals were calculated incorrectly on the Ship Plan by Execution
Date for Aggregates (Summary Level). This has been corrected.
13) A summary flag field has been added to the Aggregate Entry and Explosion
screens. Set the value to 'Y' when you want calculations in reports and
extracts to be summarized at this level. This field has NO impact on the
screen calculations.
14) The MIF Profile screen was not displaying enough digits for the cost
and price fields. RALLY places asterisks in a numeric field when it is not
large enough to hold a value. If this occurs on any other screens, please let
us know.
Random Notes:
Remember that Rainbows and Pros emulate a VT100. If you are using
a Rainbow or Pro refer to the documentation on VT100's in your users guide.
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1/11/89
You are now accessing the latest software release (1.55). The
differences between the former release (1.50) and this release
are minor in terms of user impact. There are no new screens in
this release. Following is a highlight of changes you may
notice:
1) Negative CERTS and SHIPMENT numbers were being displayed as
positive in both data retrieval screens and reports. This
has been corrected in the screens (reports corrections in
process). The negative sign (-) will appear as the rightmost
character in the field.
2) The TOP80 ship plan split by planning group had been
displaying incorrect USA totals and Field Service ship plan
values. This has been corrected.
3) The following changes were made in the REPORT (RGF) facility:
a) An additional choice is offered on the COPIS REPORT
FACILITY screen in the "Distribute Report by:" field:
By choosing "D", your report will be left in your user
directory; you can then use the FMAP transfer utilities
to move or print the file as desired. Previous choices
included M to transfer output by VAXmail and C to transfer
output to a proxy using FTSV.
b) Users can now submit multiple reports in the RGF facility.
There are two ways to do this. When in the report criteria
screen, once all fields have been filled, instead of
pressing the ENTER key, (1) press the "Insert Here" key
-or- (2) the DO (VT200+; GOLD [ on others) which brings
up [Command:] then type insert record after. This will
clear the fields and put the requested criteria in memory.
Fill in the fields with second request, repeat (1) or (2),
etc. Once you've completed the final field in the last
report you want to request, press ENTER. All report
requests will be submitted at that point.
c) When running an AGG report, you now have three summary
level choices:
F = summary or top level (ie. for AGG made up of other
AGGS, will display summarized total of each AGG)
T = first level (1 sum for total AGG)
D = detail level (ie. for AGG made up of other AGGS,
will display individual members of each AGG; only
2-5-2's will be displayed)
d) Wildcarding of 2-5-2's is supported in the report facility;
it is done differently in reports than on the screen:
The wildcard symbol is "%". To wildcard for VARIANTS of a
particular 2-5-2, type following in Part ID field: RA90%.
To wildcard for all CLASSES and VARIANTS: %RA90%.
e) Reports now display both the date the report was created
and the sequence control number (upper right-hand corner).
Should you need to enter a NOTE or call the HOTLINE with a
report problem, this sequence control number should be
referenced.
f) Each report can accommodate up to twelve months or four
quarters. In the next release, the quarterly capability
will be increased to eight quarters per report.
4) On the extracts (DEXT):
a) a prefix (ie. MD, CH, SO, IO) has been added to the part
number.
b) Users can now submit multiple reports in the RGF facility.
(Follow directions given in 3(b) above)
5) Wildcarding now works correctly in the retrieval screens.
Wildcarding in screens is done differently than in reports.
Example: To see all variants of the RA90's -- with cursor in
the "part id" field, press "GOLD ," which will bring up the
"enter query expression:" prompt. Type in: CONTAINS 'RA90'
A FEW PROBLEMS REMAIN IN THE REPORT FACILITY:
a) While negative numbers are apparent in the CERTS and
SHIPMENTS screens now, the negative sign does not appear
yet in reports.
b) There is no COST/MLP dollar information available in any
report other than the delta analysis report.
c) There are still some inconsistencies in report headers;
corrections are in process.
d) There are no reports for INVENTORY at this time.
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ERROR MESSAGES - WHAT THEY MEAN AND HOW TO REACT TO THEM!
"PART NOT FOUND" - May be displayed on a report or extract. This
means that a 2-5-2 part was selected for which
no data was found meeting all the query
criteria entered. The 2-5-2 itself is valid,
however.
"AGG NOT FOUND" - May be displayed on a report or extract. This
means that an agg was selected for which no
data was found meeting all the query criteria
entered. The agg itself, however, is valid.
"A QUERY WAS EXECUTED WHICH RESULTED IN NO RECORDS BEING READ" -
Will be displayed on the screen when incorrect
input criteria has been entered (ie. a part
number that doesn't exist on the bom).
Whenever this message is displayed, user must
leave (GOLD Q) and re-enter the screen in
order to make another inquiry.
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F/MIC Applications Portfolio
Release Notes
RELEASE 1.70
8-MAR-1989
Multiple Report Facility (MRF) is here! This new function allows
users to create a report containing multiple sets of criteria. The
function allows for display only or mathematical comparisons between
different applications. Certain parts of the data selection are
static while other parts are changeable according to the user's
needs. Any combination of up to five data applications can be
used to create a report.
Step-by-step documentation has been sent to all FMAP users via
electronic mail. If you have not received your copy, please call
the hotline at 269-2500.
Additional changes in this latest software release include assorted
corrections/changes to bugs or inconsistencies (ie. titles) in the
last version.
Known problems in Release 1.7:
* the report facilities do not display negative numbers (this would
relate to shipment and cert data). The screens DO reflect the
negative numbers.
* when requesting a split by geography and planning group in both
reports (RGF, MRF) and extracts (DEXT), the records are not
always sorted in the same order.
* In Multiple Report Facility (MRF) only - the Field Service ship plan
does not come out correctly. RGF is okay.
The above problems are being worked on now and will be rectified as
soon as possible.
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RELEASE 1.6 - RELEASE NOTES (1/13/89)
You are now accessing FMAP software Release 1.60. Following is
information regarding the additions/changes found in this release:
AG3 Retrieval Screen added to Aggregate Functions Menu -- there now
are two AGG information retrieval screens; AG2 will display a single
level AGG explosion, and the new AG3 will display a multiple level AGG
explosion.
Additional WILDCARD capability (works in reports/extracts
[RGF/DEXT] only) -- to represent a SINGLE character in a string,
quotes and underscore can be used. Example: with cursor in the Part
Id field, typing '630QE_2' will display all parts with 630QE as the
first five characters, all varieties of characters in the sixth space,
and a 2 in the seventh space. Refresher: to find all variants of a
part basic in reports/extracts (RGF/DEXT), type in a portion or all of
the part basic followed by a percent sign: example: RA90%.
REPORTS (RGF) - you may now request 8 QUARTERS of data (formerly
limited to 4 quarters).
REPORTS (RGF) - Units/Cost/MLP logic has been added to the report
facility. Cost or MLP dollars in thousands may be displayed for 2-5-2
parts and AGGS at detail level ONLY. Extracts and Field Service Ship
Plan reports may ONLY be done in units.
DELTA ANALYSIS request screen has been altered - the Unit/Cost/MLP
field appears immediately after the Breakdown by field.
** CAVEAT ** The Cost and MLP calculation in the report facility does
not match that of the retrieval screens; in some
instances, data may differ. The screen calculations are
the correct ones (system accesses dollar amount at time
of transaction or plan) in reports/extracts, the system
always uses the latest dollar information, regardless of
time period requested. In the next release, the report
calculation will be modified to match the retrieval
screens.
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Date: January 11, 1989
RELEASE 1.55
1/11/89
You are now accessing the latest software release (1.55). The
differences between the former release (1.50) and this release
are minor in terms of user impact. There are no new screens in
this release. Following is a highlight of changes you may
notice:
1) Negative CERTS and SHIPMENT numbers were being displayed as
positive in both data retrieval screens and reports. This
has been corrected in the screens (reports corrections in
process). The negative sign (-) will appear as the rightmost
character in the field.
2) The TOP80 ship plan split by planning group had been
displaying incorrect USA totals and Field Service ship plan
values. This has been corrected.
3) The following changes were made in the REPORT (RGF) facility:
a) An additional choice is offered on the COPIS REPORT
FACILITY screen in the "Distribute Report by:" field:
By choosing "D", your report will be left in your user
directory; you can then use the FMAP transfer utilities
to move or print the file as desired. Previous choices
included M to transfer output by VAXmail and C to transfer
output to a proxy using FTSV.
b) Users can now submit multiple reports in the RGF facility.
There are two ways to do this. When in the report criteria
screen, once all fields have been filled, instead of
pressing the ENTER key, (1) press the "Insert Here" key
-or- (2) the DO (VT200+; GOLD [ on others) which brings
up [Command:] then type insert record after. This will
clear the fields and put the requested criteria in memory.
Fill in the fields with second request, repeat (1) or (2),
etc. Once you've completed the final field in the last
report you want to request, press ENTER, then leave the
RGF facility. All report requests will be submitted at
that point.
c) When running an AGG report, you now have three summary
level choices:
T = top level (one sum for total AGG)
F = first level (ie. for AGG made up of other
AGGS, will display summarized total of each AGG)
D = detail level (ie. for AGG made up of other AGGS,
will display individual members of each AGG; only
2-5-2's will be displayed)
d) Wildcarding of 2-5-2's is supported in the report facility;
it is done differently in reports than on the screen:
The wildcard symbol is "%". To wildcard for VARIANTS of a
particular 2-5-2, type following in Part ID field: RA90%.
To wildcard for all CLASSES and VARIANTS: %RA90%.
e) Reports now display both the date the report was created
and the sequence control number (upper right-hand corner).
Should you need to enter a NOTE or call the HOTLINE with a
report problem, this sequence control number should be
referenced.
f) Each report can accommodate up to twelve months or four
quarters. In the next release, the quarterly capability
will be increased to eight quarters per report.
4) On the extracts (DEXT):
a) a prefix (ie. MD, CH, SO, IO) has been added to the part
number.
b) Users can now submit multiple reports in the RGF facility.
(Follow directions given in 3(b) above)
5) Wildcarding now works correctly in the retrieval screens.
Wildcarding in screens is done differently than in reports.
Example: To see all variants of the RA90's -- with cursor in
the "part id" field, press "GOLD ," which will bring up the
"enter query expression:" prompt. Type in: CONTAINS 'RA90'
A FEW PROBLEMS REMAIN IN THE REPORT FACILITY:
a) While negative numbers are apparent in the CERTS and
SHIPMENTS screens now, the negative sign does not appear
yet in reports.
b) There is no COST/MLP dollar information available in any
report other than the delta analysis report.
c) There are still some inconsistencies in report headers;
corrections are in process.
d) There are no reports for INVENTORY at this time.
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ERROR MESSAGES - WHAT THEY MEAN AND HOW TO REACT TO THEM!
"PART NOT FOUND" - May be displayed on a report or extract. This
means that a 2-5-2 part was selected for which
no data was found meeting all the query
criteria entered. The 2-5-2 itself is valid,
however.
"AGG NOT FOUND" - May be displayed on a report or extract. This
means that an agg was selected for which no
data was found meeting all the query criteria
entered. The agg itself, however, is valid.
"A QUERY WAS EXECUTED WHICH RESULTED IN NO RECORDS BEING READ" -
Will be displayed on the screen when incorrect
input criteria has been entered (ie. a part
number that doesn't exist on the bom).
Whenever this message is displayed, user must
leave (GOLD Q) and re-enter the screen in
order to make another inquiry.
Date : December 19, 1988
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CONTENTS OF COPIS RELEASE 1.5
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Below is a summary of the screen changes contained in Release 1.5 :
1) the 5 screens displaying ship plan split by planning group
displayed 0s for the TPL planning group. The screens have been
corrected to display totals for the TPLU planning group.
2) the extended query function did not work correctly. All information
was retrieved; you were unable to access subsequent pages. This
has been corrected.
3) the detail level aggregate screens were removed from the menu.
4) the Aggregate List by Type report would not allow you to issue
a print report or write report command. You should now be able
to do so.
5) the Field Service Inquiry displayed incorrect labels on the
3rd page of output. This has been corrected.
6) support for the aggregate summary level value 'S' has been
dropped in the report generator/data extractor.
7) an additional rule has been added to the aggregate report generator
and data extractor screens. A level value (ie FA, TD, EM, or SD)
will be REQUIRED when an aggregate type (ie TOP80, FAMILY, USER)
is supplied. When an aggregate name is entered, a level must be entered
when the aggregate summary level is 'T' or 'D'
but may be left blank when the aggregate summary level is 'F'.
8) until further notice, wildcarding for aggregates will not be supported in
the report generator or data extractor.
9) the front-end report generator and data extractor screens have been
changed. The prompt 'VAX/VMS Directory' has been changed to
'Mail Account Directory'. When a user selects the Copy option,
both the node and VAX/VMS directory values are filled in based upon
the values contained in the user profile record.
KNOWN PROBLEMS/ISSUES CONCERNING REPORT/EXTRACT FACILITY
---------------------------------------------------------
1) RDB deadlocks continue to occur. If a user submits several
report requests in a single transaction, the requests lock
each other out. This is being addressed as the highest priority
problem.
2) the infamous 'Cursor AGG1 is not opened' still occurs
when F is used as the aggregate summary level and an explosion
level (FA, TD, EM, or SD) is provided. For now, DO NOT USE F
AS AN AGGREGATE SUMMARY LEVEL UNLESS you use 'TOP80' as the
aggregate name and leave the explosion level blank.
3) certs and inventory data types are currently unavailable.
4) when the cost or MLP value is 0, the delta analysis report
displays blanks. This is not a major problem but may be
misleading for the user.
5) wildcarding for 2-5-2 parts has not yet been implemented.
6) there is a discrepancy between total backlog and certs calculations
between the screens and reports. The problem is being addressed.
7) report headers are inconsistent. While this is not a bug per se,
a request has been made to include the sequence control number
on all report headers.
8) if invalid selection criteria are entered, the user may receive
a blank report.
9) reports and extracts currently do not support negative
numbers as per Jude Pilotte's specs. The COBOL datatype will be
changed to S9(5) with a right overpunch. When this change is made
and released, a note should be included in the documentation.
10) the log file name COP_RUN_REQUEST should be appended with
the sequence control number for easier problem tracking.
11) on ship plan extracts and reports, only desired plan
S (ship plan only) works correctly. The other plan types
will return an empty report.
12) reports other than delta analysis do not provide cost/MLP
dollars. While this is not an error, it was in the original specs.
13) total demand calculations differ between the screens and
reports/extracts. The screens agree with the DEC-10 and
are assumed correct.
14) once problem 2 has been corrected, the aggregate summary
level 'F' logic should be modified. Currently if you select
aggregate summary level 'F' for an agg comprised ONLY of 2-5-2 parts,
nothing is retrieved. This is incorrect and is being resolved.
Date : December 5, 1988
[1;7m RELEASE 1.4 [0m
[1;7m 5-DEC-1988 [0m
1) Reports and Data Extraction Facilties are working.
The reports or extracts will be mailed to the user if requested
but we are holding back the automatic copy until more users have
established proxy accounts to receive these files. Remember it is
important because of the security classification of the
information to have these proxy accounts specified.
When you receive the mailed report or data extract you can extract
from VAXMail or Data Transfer from ALL-IN-1 to a file.
2) Corrections were made to some of the quarterly calculation routines.
For some datatypes (OTD was the most noticeable), the last 2 months of
the last quarter displayed weren't included in the total. This had
been reported in the Notes file and has now been corrected.
3) The report generator/data extractor screens were updated as follows :
- report date ranges are now restricted to 12 periods; extract
ranges are restricted to 24 periods
- the account was read as a criteria for the copy option
- verification routines for user name and copy node were added
- a date discrepancy in the delta analysis screens was corrected
- the pass date was added to backlog and certs request screens
4) Added units/cost/MLP logic to all screens. The user may select
units (U), costed dollars (C), or MLP dollars (M). From experience
during testing, many of the datatypes have 0 for an MLP.
Note: MLP dollars are guaranteed to be accurate only for primary parts.
5) Several error messages on inquiry screens were clarified.
Date : November 14, 1988
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1. The following screens are available with Release 1.3:
Invoiced Shipments by Aggregate at Summary Level
Total Inventory by Aggregate at Detail Level
Inventory Trending by Aggregate at Summary Level
Inventory Trending by Aggregate at Detail Level
Inventory Trending by 2-5-2 Part Number
Aged Certs by Aggregate at Detail Level
Certs Trending by Aggregate at Summary Level
Certs Trending by Aggregate at Detail Level
Certs Trending by 2-5-2 Part Number
Scheduled Backlog by Aggregate at Detail Level
Scheduled Non-Revenue Backlog by Aggregate at Detail Level
Backlog Trending by Aggregate at Detail Level
Unscheduled Backlog Trending by Aggregate at Detail Level
2. Report Generation Facility providing Times Series Report
functionality.
3. Data Extraction Facility providing DOWNLD functionality comparable
to COPIS DEC-10 application.
Date : November 8, 1988
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Release 1.20 is for user parallel testing. Please test the functionality of
screens and the accuracy of the data. Report your feedback via the
COPIS_USERS notes conference or send mail to Margaret Rosene DTN 269-2287.
If you choose notes create a separate entry per topic and use "REPLY"
for further discussion on that topic.
The changes contained in Release 1.20:
1) Recall of Previous Selection (Inquiry) Criteria on Inquiry Screens
A new feature has been added to most of the screens. You may now
reuse previous query criteria. Enter your first query. When you press
SET QUERY to begin the second query, enter a part or aggregate name.
If you want to reuse the last set of query criteria and position the cursor
on the LAST field in the criteria block, press the DOWN ARROW instead
of RETURN. If you want to reuse the last set of query criteria and position the
cursor in the NEXT field in the criteria block, press the UP ARROW instead
of RETURN. If you press RETURN, no fields are reloaded. This feature is
available on all screens EXCEPT reference.
2) FOR ONE PLAN PARALLEL TESTING ONLY:
Report Generation Facility - provides Times Series Report
functionality. This is a advanced copy of the feature which will
be supported with Release 1.3
3) FOR ONE PLAN PARALLEL TESTING ONLY:
Data Extaction Facility - provides DOWNLD functionality comparable
to COPIS DEC-10 application. This is a advanced copy of the
feature which will be supported with Release 1.3
4) The following screens have been added :
Cost Center Inquiry
Plant Inquiry (132 characters)
Stockroom Inquiry (132 characters)
List of Aggregates by Type
5) A pass date was added to inventory screens
6) On the BOM explosion screens, the FAMILY aggregate name and member
level are now displayed. The explosion screens are now 132 characters.
7) The certs screens now ask if you wish to display scheduled or total
certs.
8) The total backlog and total unscheduled backlog screens now display
15 periods of information. These fields were added to the query
criteria block : month/quarter, begin exec date, and end exec date.
9) Errors in the OTD and OTD vs. Ship Plan screens for aggregates
were corrected. Members were inadvertently excluded from the total
calculation.
10) The OTD inquiry screens (NOT those showing geographic splits) now
display up to 15 buckets.
11) The Where Used Report screen now allows the use of extended query.
12) Totals were calculated incorrectly on the Ship Plan by Execution
Date for Aggregates (Summary Level). This has been corrected.
13) A summary flag field has been added to the Aggregate Entry and Explosion
screens. Set the value to 'Y' when you want calculations in reports and
extracts to be summarized at this level. This field has NO impact on the
screen calculations.
14) The MIF Profile screen was not displaying enough digits for the cost
and price fields. RALLY places asterisks in a numeric field when it is not
large enough to hold a value. If this occurs on any other screens, please let
us know.
Random Notes:
Remember that Rainbows and Pros emulate a VT100. If you are using
a Rainbow or Pro refer to the documentation on VT100's in your users guide.
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F/MIC APPLICATIONS PORTFOLIO
Release Notes
RELEASE 1.75
23-MAR-1989
FMAP Software Release 1.75 includes (1) two new reports and (2) a
recall function for reports (RGF and MRF) and extracts (DEXT).
(1) TWO-YEAR SUMMARY REPORTS. There are two new reports accessed
via the RGF menu; one for 2-5-2 PART NUMBERS, the other for
AGGS. These reports display actuals (OTD) and ship plan numbers
for up to two years. User specifies Begin and End Execution
Dates for OTD; the remaining "buckets" are filled in with
ship plan data from the pass immediately following the end
execution date.
The screens are similar to those for multiple reports (MRF). User
fills in the Part/Agg name, Month/Quarter, Begin Exec Period,
End Exec Period, and Level fields (these are mandatory).
Other fields (Breakdown by, Units/Cost/MLP, Application,
Application Type and Pass Date) are filled in automatically
and cannot be overridden. Optional fields which can be filled
in by users include Revenue, Option Type, Geographic Area and
Planning Group.
(2) The RECALL function is now available for reports (RGF and MRF)
and extracts (DEXT). This function operates in a similar
manner as RECALL in screens. There are minor differences
in how the feature works when using RGF/DEXT and MRF:
Using RECALL in RGF & DEXT (Report Generator Facility - Data Extractor):
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After completing all criteria fields for the first report,
user presses the "Insert Here" key to embed the first request
(VT100/emulators press GOLD [ then type the words "insert
record after".) All fields will then be cleared. User then
types in the new report filename, submit time, and the new
Part Id or AGG, then presses either the UP ARROW (which recalls
the previous criteria and leaves the cursor beneath the part/agg
field) or the DOWN ARROW (which recalls the previous criteria
and leaves the cursor in the last field).
Using RECALL in MRF (Multiple Report Facility)
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After completing all criteria fields for the first report,
user presses the "Insert Here" key to embed the first request
(VT100/emulators press GOLD [ then type the words "insert
record after".) All fields will then be cleared. User then
types in the new report filename, submit time, title, and
the new Part Id or AGG, then presses the UP ARROW which
recalls the previous criteria IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE
SCREEN ONLY and leaves the cursor beneath the part/agg field.
User then types in the desired criteria for the fields in the
bottom portion of the screen (selections A, B, C, D & E).
(The down arrow does not work in MRF).
EXCEPTION: When using the new OTD/Ship Plan Report, the
UP ARROW will return the cursor to the "Begin Execution Period"
field. Also, the DOWN ARROW does work in this report returning
the cursor to the last field. The Pass Dates, however, will
not be displayed on the screens. They are registered in the
request, thus the report would generate correctly; however,
since this can cause confusion, it is recommended that the DOWN
ARROW not be used.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTION:
There is an additional function available in the report/extract
facilities where user can recall criteria entered in another
screen. For example, when in RGF, if one report is requested using
one screen (ie. OTD for Aggregates), user can then return to the
menu (GOLD Q), enter a second screen (ie. Ship Plan for Aggregates),
and recall the criteria from the first screen (OTD for Aggregates).
If you have any questions regarding these new reports or functionalities,
please enter them in the FMAP NOTES file (COPIS_USERS) or, in case of
an "emergency", call the Customer Support line (formerly called ICO
HOTLINE) at 269-2500.
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RELEASE 1.70
Multiple Report Facility (MRF) is here! This new function allows
users to create a report containing multiple sets of criteria. The
function allows for display only or mathematical comparisons between
different applications. Certain parts of the data selection are
static while other parts are changeable according to the user's
needs. Any combination of up to five data applications can be
used to create a report.
Step-by-step documentation has been sent to all FMAP users via
electronic mail. If you have not received your copy, please call
the hotline at 269-2500.
Additional changes in this latest software release include assorted
corrections/changes to bugs or inconsistencies (ie. titles) in the
last version.
Known problems in Release 1.7:
* the report facilities do not display negative numbers (this would
relate to shipment and cert data). The screens DO reflect the
negative numbers.
* when requesting a split by geography and planning group in both
reports (RGF, MRF) and extracts (DEXT), the records are not
always sorted in the same order.
* In Multiple Report Facility (MRF) only - the Field Service ship plan
does not come out correctly. RGF is okay.
The above problems are being worked on now and will be rectified as
soon as possible.
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RELEASE 1.6 - RELEASE NOTES (1/13/89)
You are now accessing FMAP software Release 1.60. Following is
information regarding the additions/changes found in this release:
AG3 Retrieval Screen added to Aggregate Functions Menu -- there now
are two AGG information retrieval screens; AG2 will display a single
level AGG explosion, and the new AG3 will display a multiple level AGG
explosion.
Additional WILDCARD capability (works in reports/extracts
[RGF/DEXT] only) -- to represent a SINGLE character in a string,
quotes and underscore can be used. Example: with cursor in the Part
Id field, typing '630QE_2' will display all parts with 630QE as the
first five characters, all varieties of characters in the sixth space,
and a 2 in the seventh space. Refresher: to find all variants of a
part basic in reports/extracts (RGF/DEXT), type in a portion or all of
the part basic followed by a percent sign: example: RA90%.
REPORTS (RGF) - you may now request 8 QUARTERS of data (formerly
limited to 4 quarters).
REPORTS (RGF) - Units/Cost/MLP logic has been added to the report
facility. Cost or MLP dollars in thousands may be displayed for 2-5-2
parts and AGGS at detail level ONLY. Extracts and Field Service Ship
Plan reports may ONLY be done in units.
DELTA ANALYSIS request screen has been altered - the Unit/Cost/MLP
field appears immediately after the Breakdown by field.
** CAVEAT ** The Cost and MLP calculation in the report facility does
not match that of the retrieval screens; in some
instances, data may differ. The screen calculations are
the correct ones (system accesses dollar amount at time
of transaction or plan) in reports/extracts, the system
always uses the latest dollar information, regardless of
time period requested. In the next release, the report
calculation will be modified to match the retrieval
screens.
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Date: January 11, 1989
RELEASE 1.55
1/11/89
You are now accessing the latest software release (1.55). The
differences between the former release (1.50) and this release
are minor in terms of user impact. There are no new screens in
this release. Following is a highlight of changes you may
notice:
1) Negative CERTS and SHIPMENT numbers were being displayed as
positive in both data retrieval screens and reports. This
has been corrected in the screens (reports corrections in
process). The negative sign (-) will appear as the rightmost
character in the field.
2) The TOP80 ship plan split by planning group had been
displaying incorrect USA totals and Field Service ship plan
values. This has been corrected.
3) The following changes were made in the REPORT (RGF) facility:
a) An additional choice is offered on the COPIS REPORT
FACILITY screen in the "Distribute Report by:" field:
By choosing "D", your report will be left in your user
directory; you can then use the FMAP transfer utilities
to move or print the file as desired. Previous choices
included M to transfer output by VAXmail and C to transfer
output to a proxy using FTSV.
b) Users can now submit multiple reports in the RGF facility.
There are two ways to do this. When in the report criteria
screen, once all fields have been filled, instead of
pressing the ENTER key, (1) press the "Insert Here" key
-or- (2) the DO (VT200+; GOLD [ on others) which brings
up [Command:] then type insert record after. This will
clear the fields and put the requested criteria in memory.
Fill in the fields with second request, repeat (1) or (2),
etc. Once you've completed the final field in the last
report you want to request, press ENTER, then leave the
RGF facility. All report requests will be submitted at
that point.
c) When running an AGG report, you now have three summary
level choices:
T = top level (one sum for total AGG)
F = first level (ie. for AGG made up of other
AGGS, will display summarized total of each AGG)
D = detail level (ie. for AGG made up of other AGGS,
will display individual members of each AGG; only
2-5-2's will be displayed)
d) Wildcarding of 2-5-2's is supported in the report facility;
it is done differently in reports than on the screen:
The wildcard symbol is "%". To wildcard for VARIANTS of a
particular 2-5-2, type following in Part ID field: RA90%.
To wildcard for all CLASSES and VARIANTS: %RA90%.
e) Reports now display both the date the report was created
and the sequence control number (upper right-hand corner).
Should you need to enter a NOTE or call the HOTLINE with a
report problem, this sequence control number should be
referenced.
f) Each report can accommodate up to twelve months or four
quarters. In the next release, the quarterly capability
will be increased to eight quarters per report.
4) On the extracts (DEXT):
a) a prefix (ie. MD, CH, SO, IO) has been added to the part
number.
b) Users can now submit multiple reports in the RGF facility.
(Follow directions given in 3(b) above)
5) Wildcarding now works correctly in the retrieval screens.
Wildcarding in screens is done differently than in reports.
Example: To see all variants of the RA90's -- with cursor in
the "part id" field, press "GOLD ," which will bring up the
"enter query expression:" prompt. Type in: CONTAINS 'RA90'
A FEW PROBLEMS REMAIN IN THE REPORT FACILITY:
a) While negative numbers are apparent in the CERTS and
SHIPMENTS screens now, the negative sign does not appear
yet in reports.
b) There is no COST/MLP dollar information available in any
report other than the delta analysis report.
c) There are still some inconsistencies in report headers;
corrections are in process.
d) There are no reports for INVENTORY at this time.
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ERROR MESSAGES - WHAT THEY MEAN AND HOW TO REACT TO THEM!
"PART NOT FOUND" - May be displayed on a report or extract. This
means that a 2-5-2 part was selected for which
no data was found meeting all the query
criteria entered. The 2-5-2 itself is valid,
however.
"AGG NOT FOUND" - May be displayed on a report or extract. This
means that an agg was selected for which no
data was found meeting all the query criteria
entered. The agg itself, however, is valid.
"A QUERY WAS EXECUTED WHICH RESULTED IN NO RECORDS BEING READ" -
Will be displayed on the screen when incorrect
input criteria has been entered (ie. a part
number that doesn't exist on the bom).
Whenever this message is displayed, user must
leave (GOLD Q) and re-enter the screen in
order to make another inquiry.
Date : December 19, 1988
[1;7m RELEASE 1.5 [0m
[1;7m 19-DEC-1988 [0m
CONTENTS OF COPIS RELEASE 1.5
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Below is a summary of the screen changes contained in Release 1.5 :
1) the 5 screens displaying ship plan split by planning group
displayed 0s for the TPL planning group. The screens have been
corrected to display totals for the TPLU planning group.
2) the extended query function did not work correctly. All information
was retrieved; you were unable to access subsequent pages. This
has been corrected.
3) the detail level aggregate screens were removed from the menu.
4) the Aggregate List by Type report would not allow you to issue
a print report or write report command. You should now be able
to do so.
5) the Field Service Inquiry displayed incorrect labels on the
3rd page of output. This has been corrected.
6) support for the aggregate summary level value 'S' has been
dropped in the report generator/data extractor.
7) an additional rule has been added to the aggregate report generator
and data extractor screens. A level value (ie FA, TD, EM, or SD)
will be REQUIRED when an aggregate type (ie TOP80, FAMILY, USER)
is supplied. When an aggregate name is entered, a level must be entered
when the aggregate summary level is 'T' or 'D'
but may be left blank when the aggregate summary level is 'F'.
8) until further notice, wildcarding for aggregates will not be supported in
the report generator or data extractor.
9) the front-end report generator and data extractor screens have been
changed. The prompt 'VAX/VMS Directory' has been changed to
'Mail Account Directory'. When a user selects the Copy option,
both the node and VAX/VMS directory values are filled in based upon
the values contained in the user profile record.
KNOWN PROBLEMS/ISSUES CONCERNING REPORT/EXTRACT FACILITY
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1) RDB deadlocks continue to occur. If a user submits several
report requests in a single transaction, the requests lock
each other out. This is being addressed as the highest priority
problem.
2) the infamous 'Cursor AGG1 is not opened' still occurs
when F is used as the aggregate summary level and an explosion
level (FA, TD, EM, or SD) is provided. For now, DO NOT USE F
AS AN AGGREGATE SUMMARY LEVEL UNLESS you use 'TOP80' as the
aggregate name and leave the explosion level blank.
3) certs and inventory data types are currently unavailable.
4) when the cost or MLP value is 0, the delta analysis report
displays blanks. This is not a major problem but may be
misleading for the user.
5) wildcarding for 2-5-2 parts has not yet been implemented.
6) there is a discrepancy between total backlog and certs calculations
between the screens and reports. The problem is being addressed.
7) report headers are inconsistent. While this is not a bug per se,
a request has been made to include the sequence control number
on all report headers.
8) if invalid selection criteria are entered, the user may receive
a blank report.
9) reports and extracts currently do not support negative
numbers as per Jude Pilotte's specs. The COBOL datatype will be
changed to S9(5) with a right overpunch. When this change is made
and released, a note should be included in the documentation.
10) the log file name COP_RUN_REQUEST should be appended with
the sequence control number for easier problem tracking.
11) on ship plan extracts and reports, only desired plan
S (ship plan only) works correctly. The other plan types
will return an empty report.
12) reports other than delta analysis do not provide cost/MLP
dollars. While this is not an error, it was in the original specs.
13) total demand calculations differ between the screens and
reports/extracts. The screens agree with the DEC-10 and
are assumed correct.
14) once problem 2 has been corrected, the aggregate summary
level 'F' logic should be modified. Currently if you select
aggregate summary level 'F' for an agg comprised ONLY of 2-5-2 parts,
nothing is retrieved. This is incorrect and is being resolved.
Date : December 5, 1988
[1;7m RELEASE 1.4 [0m
[1;7m 5-DEC-1988 [0m
1) Reports and Data Extraction Facilties are working.
The reports or extracts will be mailed to the user if requested
but we are holding back the automatic copy until more users have
established proxy accounts to receive these files. Remember it is
important because of the security classification of the
information to have these proxy accounts specified.
When you receive the mailed report or data extract you can extract
from VAXMail or Data Transfer from ALL-IN-1 to a file.
2) Corrections were made to some of the quarterly calculation routines.
For some datatypes (OTD was the most noticeable), the last 2 months of
the last quarter displayed weren't included in the total. This had
been reported in the Notes file and has now been corrected.
3) The report generator/data extractor screens were updated as follows :
- report date ranges are now restricted to 12 periods; extract
ranges are restricted to 24 periods
- the account was read as a criteria for the copy option
- verification routines for user name and copy node were added
- a date discrepancy in the delta analysis screens was corrected
- the pass date was added to backlog and certs request screens
4) Added units/cost/MLP logic to all screens. The user may select
units (U), costed dollars (C), or MLP dollars (M). From experience
during testing, many of the datatypes have 0 for an MLP.
Note: MLP dollars are guaranteed to be accurate only for primary parts.
5) Several error messages on inquiry screens were clarified.
Date : November 14, 1988
[1;7m RELEASE 1.3 [0m
[1;7m 14-NOV-1988 [0m
1. The following screens are available with Release 1.3:
Invoiced Shipments by Aggregate at Summary Level
Total Inventory by Aggregate at Detail Level
Inventory Trending by Aggregate at Summary Level
Inventory Trending by Aggregate at Detail Level
Inventory Trending by 2-5-2 Part Number
Aged Certs by Aggregate at Detail Level
Certs Trending by Aggregate at Summary Level
Certs Trending by Aggregate at Detail Level
Certs Trending by 2-5-2 Part Number
Scheduled Backlog by Aggregate at Detail Level
Scheduled Non-Revenue Backlog by Aggregate at Detail Level
Backlog Trending by Aggregate at Detail Level
Unscheduled Backlog Trending by Aggregate at Detail Level
2. Report Generation Facility providing Times Series Report
functionality.
3. Data Extraction Facility providing DOWNLD functionality comparable
to COPIS DEC-10 application.
Date : November 8, 1988
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[1;7m 8-NOV-1988 [0m
Release 1.20 is for user parallel testing. Please test the functionality of
screens and the accuracy of the data. Report your feedback via the
COPIS_USERS notes conference or send mail to Margaret Rosene DTN 269-2287.
If you choose notes create a separate entry per topic and use "REPLY"
for further discussion on that topic.
The changes contained in Release 1.20:
1) Recall of Previous Selection (Inquiry) Criteria on Inquiry Screens
A new feature has been added to most of the screens. You may now
reuse previous query criteria. Enter your first query. When you press
SET QUERY to begin the second query, enter a part or aggregate name.
If you want to reuse the last set of query criteria and position the cursor
on the LAST field in the criteria block, press the DOWN ARROW instead
of RETURN. If you want to reuse the last set of query criteria and position the
cursor in the NEXT field in the criteria block, press the UP ARROW instead
of RETURN. If you press RETURN, no fields are reloaded. This feature is
available on all screens EXCEPT reference.
2) FOR ONE PLAN PARALLEL TESTING ONLY:
Report Generation Facility - provides Times Series Report
functionality. This is a advanced copy of the feature which will
be supported with Release 1.3
3) FOR ONE PLAN PARALLEL TESTING ONLY:
Data Extaction Facility - provides DOWNLD functionality comparable
to COPIS DEC-10 application. This is a advanced copy of the
feature which will be supported with Release 1.3
4) The following screens have been added :
Cost Center Inquiry
Plant Inquiry (132 characters)
Stockroom Inquiry (132 characters)
List of Aggregates by Type
5) A pass date was added to inventory screens
6) On the BOM explosion screens, the FAMILY aggregate name and member
level are now displayed. The explosion screens are now 132 characters.
7) The certs screens now ask if you wish to display scheduled or total
certs.
8) The total backlog and total unscheduled backlog screens now display
15 periods of information. These fields were added to the query
criteria block : month/quarter, begin exec date, and end exec date.
9) Errors in the OTD and OTD vs. Ship Plan screens for aggregates
were corrected. Members were inadvertently excluded from the total
calculation.
10) The OTD inquiry screens (NOT those showing geographic splits) now
display up to 15 buckets.
11) The Where Used Report screen now allows the use of extended query.
12) Totals were calculated incorrectly on the Ship Plan by Execution
Date for Aggregates (Summary Level). This has been corrected.
13) A summary flag field has been added to the Aggregate Entry and Explosion
screens. Set the value to 'Y' when you want calculations in reports and
extracts to be summarized at this level. This field has NO impact on the
screen calculations.
14) The MIF Profile screen was not displaying enough digits for the cost
and price fields. RALLY places asterisks in a numeric field when it is not
large enough to hold a value. If this occurs on any other screens, please let
us know.
Random Notes:
Remember that Rainbows and Pros emulate a VT100. If you are using
a Rainbow or Pro refer to the documentation on VT100's in your users guide.
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