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Introduction

This document provides instructions for setup, and examples of the Optifacts Startup Interface custom configurations. There are many more interfaces and custom configurations available. Please contact support for assistance.

Procedure

From the Optifacts main menu:

Type 3 - Editor Utilities and press enter.

Type 6 - Configuration Editor and press enter.

Type 6 – Edit Custom Configuration and press enter.

The Custom Configuration Editor displays.

• Press Q to Query to ensure that the table below exists.
• If the table does not exist:
  • Type A to add a new record.
  • Enter all the information as required.
    • Calling Program - Name of the program being called to use this configuration. (i.e. STARTUP, TRACK, LAYOUT, EOE, DAEMON, GEN INTRFC, GENERATOR, INVENTORY, TRALLAR, etc.)
    • Field Name - Is unique, but some configurations must start with a prefix such as INTERFACE or other.
    • Enabled (Y/N) - Y
    • Character Setting - Optifacts program and interface port information
      • Note: Port settings vary by lab. Check with your lab administrator, manager or support for the correct port numbers.
    • Float Setting - Enter applicable data, such as a lite-up num or other dependent on the type of configuration.
      • Note: Settings vary by lab and dependent on what is being configured. Check with your lab administrator, manager or support for the correct values.
    • Integer Setting - Enter applicable data, such as a lite-up bit or other dependent on the type of configuration.
    • Comment  - Description of the interface
      • Note: Settings vary by lab and dependent on what is being configured. Check with your lab administrator, manager or support for the correct values.
  • Press Escape to save the data.
  • Type E to exit.

Startup Interface Examples

Optifacts Calc Module

Optifacts Calc Module for Order

Entry

Optifacts Calc Module for VisionWeb

Optifacts Calc Module for Verify

Optifacts Calc Module for Order Entry Recalls and Rx Credits

Optifacts Calc Module for Mailout

Optifacts Calc Module for Pick Tickets

Optifacts Calc Module for Feasibility

Translation Program

Job Status Program

Rx Transfer Program

Routing Program

Translay Program

Edger Interfaces

The following entry allows the control of the edger file formats that the system will prepare as a new tracing comes in.

Here are the meanings of the setting flags:

• (g)erber
• (w)eco **Note, don’t use this option along with (f)
• (f)ive12weco
• (c)oburn
• (s)antinelli
• (o)ptronics
• O(m)a
• (A)ck **Note, this works only for original Gerber FT-5 tracer

You may enter these letters in any combination or order (no spaces) in the Character Settings field.

RxCP Socket Server

Track Scanner

Tracer

Blocker

Generator

Digital Polisher

Edger

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