During the start of route process, the software loads both general and driver specific files from the host system. The use of driver specific files reduces the transmission time, and reduces memory
capacity requirements on the hand held computers.
The general files include the item, driver list, sales tax, and account terms files.
The driver specific files include the route sequence, customer list, and quoted pricing files.
TRANSACTION DATA
At the end of a trip/shift, the software transmits the transaction data to the host system. This is delivered in a file with multiple record types, easily processed and imported into the host
application(s).
The file contains information on invoices, R.O.A.'s, and any entered inventory transactions. The file is given a unique file name, which includes the driver ID and a date/time stamp, to allow multiple
files to accumulate on the host system before being processed.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
After each communication session, the software loads a version file from the host system. This is compared to the current software version. If different, the driver is advised to update the software.
At an appropriate time, usually after ending a route, the driver can start the software update transaction, which loads new software from the host and automatically installs it.
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