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Introduction
This document provides instructions for adding, editing, deleting and managing your dependent Lite-ups.
Procedure
Dependent Lite-up Options Report
It is recommended that you run the Dependent Lite-up Options report from the Optifacts menu 5-4-5 to print a list of existing dependent Lite-ups. You can review the report to see if the dependent Lite-up you are adding already exists. You can also decide what number to use and the placement of the new entry. Once you have the information you can proceed to set up your dependent Lite-ups.
Add/Edit Dependent Lite-ups
Using this option will allow you to add new, or edit existing dependent Lite-up options. The dependent Lite-up options differ from automatic Lite-up options in the method used to determine when to toggle a Lite-up on or off. Dependent Lite-ups depend upon the status of another Lite-up to determine if other Lite-ups should be toggled on or off. It is possible to use dependent lite- ups together with automatic Lite-ups to form endless configurations.
Dependent Lite-ups work in relation to the on or off status of one other Lite-up. If the Lite-up exists in this database, and the status of the Lite-up matches the status listed in this database, then the dependent Lite-up will assume the status listed in this database. An example: If Lite-up #3 (METAL EDGE) is ON, toggle Lite-up #2 (ZYL EDGE) OFF. In this fashion, numerous entries could be made to also turn off any other edging Lite-ups if Lite-up #3 is toggled ON.
It is possible to have separate Lite-ups for glass and plastic sharing the same Lite-up number since only one of them needs to be displayed at a time. In such a situation, automatic and dependent Lite-ups cannot be used in conjunction with these Lite-up numbers.
It is important that you use a Lite-up number that is used for both plastic and glass materials when you are creating dependent Lite-up options. If you use a Lite-up number that has different descriptions for glass and plastic materials, unpredictable results will happen.
From the Optifacts main menu:
Type - 3 Editor Utilities and press enter.
Type 4 - Pricing Editor and press enter.
Type 6- Dependent Lite-up Options and press enter.
Type 1 - Add/Edit Dependent Lite-up Options and press enter.
The Add/Edit Dependent Lite-up Options screen displays.
Dependent Lite-up Option Fields:
Account Number: Dependent Lite-ups can be applied to a specific account or globally assigned using 0 (zero) in the account number field.
- Type the account number or type 0 (zero) to apply to all accounts and press enter.
Ship to Code:
- Enter a ship to code or leave the default and press enter.
Priority Number:
- Enter a priority number or leave the default and press enter.
Lite-up Number: A combination of up to 3 different Lite-ups can be used to either turn on or off, one particular Lite-up.
Example: If 22 SOLID COLOR or 24 UV400 is on, then turn on 21 TINT/COAT CMNTS
You will be prompted for the Lite-up number you wish to depend upon. You may enter a Lite-up number to add/edit or press the Escape key to return to the Dependent Lite-up Options Menu.
Edit an Existing Dependent Lite-up
After entering the Lite-up number, you will be notified if one or more entries do exist, the first entry is displayed, and you are prompted if you wish to edit the current Entry. Responding Yes will begin editing; Responding No will skip the current record and display the next record, again prompting if you wish to edit the displayed entry. When you have reached the end of the records, you will be prompted to add an entry. Responding No will return you to the Lite-up number prompt; responding Yes will begin adding a new record into the database.
- Type Y to edit an existing entry.
- Proceed to make any necessary changes.
- Type N to scroll through the entries.
Once you reach the end of the existing entries, you will be prompted to add a new entry.
- When prompted, type Y to add a new entry.
Add a New Dependent Lite-up
When adding an entry, you will specify if the Lite-up will be O for on or F for off for the dependent Lite-up action to be taken. Then, simply enter the dependent Lite-up number, and specify if you want it to be toggled on or off, based upon the condition of the first Lite-up number. If you wish to change several Lite-ups based upon the status of a Lite-up, you may create more entries with the same Lite-up number, toggling the status of different dependent Lite-up numbers.
Enter the dependent Lite-ups you want to use. You can use any combination of three different Lite-ups to either turn on or off one particular Lite-up. In the example above, we are saying if the Lite-up SOLID COLOR or UV400 is on, we want TINT/COAT CMNTS to turn on.
In the first Lite-up number field:
- Type the Lite-up number and press enter.
- Type the On (O) or Off (F) flag and press enter.
- Type 0 (zero) in Indicate OR - or type 1 (one) to indicate AND – and press enter. (An entry must be made in this field but if no Lite-up number is set in the next Lite-up number field, it will not apply.)
In the second Lite-up number field:
- Type the Lite-up number and press enter.
- Type the On (O) or Off (F) flag and press enter.
- Type 0 (zero) in Indicate OR - or type 1 (one) to indicate AND – and press enter. (An entry must be made in this field but if no Lite-up number is set in the next Lite-up number field, it will not apply.)
In the third Lite-up number field:
- Type the Lite-up number and press enter.
- Type the On (O) or Off (F) flag and press enter.
- Type 0 (zero) in Indicate OR - or type 1 (one) to indicate AND – and press enter. (An entry must be made in this field but if no Lite-up number is set in the next Lite-up number field, it will not apply.)
In the Dependent Lite-up Number field:
- Type the Lite-up number and press enter.
- Type the On (O) or Off (F) flag and press enter.
You will then be prompted to confirm the entries. Are the entries correct (Y?N)?
- Type Y if correct.
- Type N to edit.
- Press Escape to exit.
Here is the sorting the system will do when it looks at the records in the table. It starts with the specific account and ship-to combination along with the largest priority number. It moves down to the account 0 items with the highest priority number down to entries with no priority number. If entries have no priority number then the program sorts by the smallest to largest entered num and bit. The only way an entry has no priority number is if the entry existed before the new programs were installed.
Delete Dependent Lite-up Options
This menu option will permanently delete a dependent Lite-up option.
From the Dependent Lite-up Options menu:
Type 2 - Delete Dependent Lite-up Options and press enter.
The Delete Dependent Lite-up Options screen displays.
- Type the account number or type 0 (zero) to apply to all accounts and press enter.
- Type the ship-to-code and press enter.
You may enter a Lite-up number to delete or press the Escape key to return to the Dependent Lite-up Options Menu.
- Type the Lite-up number and press enter.
The selected entry will display.
After entering the Lite-up number, you will be notified if one or more entries do exist, the first entry is displayed, and you are prompted if you wish to delete the current Entry. Responding Yes will delete the currently displayed entry; Responding No will skip the current record and display the next record, again prompting if you wish to delete the displayed entry. When you have reached the end of the records, and you have not selected an entry to delete, you will be returned to the Lite-up number prompt.
Would you like to Delete this one (Y/N)?
- Type Y to delete the entry.
- Type N to scroll through the rest of the entries or press escape to restart.
Once you have found the entry you want to delete:
- Type Y to delete the entry.
The entry is deleted. You will see a confirmation message at the bottom of the screen.
- Press escape to exit.
