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The automated process requires that the VCA pattern text files be placed in a specific directory so that the "Remote Order Processor" can locate the text files and process them.
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The directory that the VCA pattern text files are placed in is called "Frame" and must reside as a sub-folder of the "Directory for Incoming Orders" contained in the "Remote Order Parameters" screen. If you wish to keep the a copy of the imported patterns, create another sub-folder called "Frame\Archive". The VCA pattern text files will be automatically moved to this folder once they are processed with no errors. If a VCA pattern text file can't be processed, it will be placed in a sub-folder called "Frame\Error".
The Remote processor will automatically pole the "Frame" folder to see if any VCA pattern files exist, if any are found, it will process 10 pattern files during it's cycle, then re-check for orders to process, then check for more VCA pattern files. This cycle continues until the Remote Processor is shut down or paused for the nightly server backups (if activated).
Manual Process
Manually importing a VCA pattern file requires you to be in the "Add Record" mode of the "Frame Tracings" maintenance screen.
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Once the key fields for the tracing name have been entered a push button appears next to the "Trace name" field allowing you to select the VCA pattern text file. The key information for the tracing is comprised of the "Trace Name", "Manufacturer", "Frame Type", "Nominal A size" and "Nominal Bridge". The text file that is selected is verified to ensure that it contains "Tracing" information and is then processed and attached to the tracing record. The VCA pattern text file can contain equiangular trace data or un-equiangular trace data and shelf data.