Equipment Interface

  • Addressed situation in which the Print Item command is used to reprint an already downloaded tag. (45928, 2024-06-26)
  • BVBS format machine instructions now adjust for end prep add-on or deduct lengths correctly. (45598, 2024-06-20)
  • Addressed an issue in which certain shape data sent to MEP Syntax 32 machinery was not correct. (44853, 2024-05-13)
  • Corrected an issue sending data to Schnell Optiflow 4.0 machinery. (45055, 2024-0520) 
  • Corrected issue in which incorrect shape data was created for the MEP Mini Syntax 16. (44853, 2024-05-13)
  • Added support for automating Pedax Twinmaster and Permatic machinery. (44877, 2024-05-14) 
  • Added support for automating the KRB Coil Form using BVBS interface. (44764, 2024-05-01) 
  • Correct values for hook add-on lengths are now transferred to equipment interface instructions. (44225, 2024-04-01)
  • Added support for automating new Oscam machinery types. (27111, 2024-03-25) 
  • Schnell 300 interface files now work correctly. (43535, 2024-03-08)
  • Added support for Schilt BPL40-ST Shearline and Schilt ABS 22 Double Bender. (40473, 2024-02-20)
  • Corrected issue in which barcode instructions had wrong dimensions for bent bars originally entered using leg-angle. (42857, 2024-02-14)
  • Files produced for Schnell shearlines now include the correct information to successfully handle overrun. (42053, 2023-12-04) 
  • Files created for the Optiflow interface are named uniquely to avoid overwrite issues. (41966, 2023-12-04)
  • Corrected an issue with the LineCode data generated for certain Schnell shearlines. (41590, 2023-11-07)
  • aSa now generates interface instructions for the CRS Shear Console and CRS Bending Controller. (41530, 2023-11-07)
  • Corrected issues with Schnell Optiflow interface files. (41571, 2023-11-03)
  • The system now produces instructions for MEP Syntax 28 and Flexiplus machinery. (2023-10-13)
  • The system now produces optimized instructions for MEP Syntax 32 machinery. (2023-10-13)
  • Optimized shearing instructions can be generated in file format for the following: Shearline 150, Shearline 300, Shearline 500, Opticut, BAT3, BAT6, Optibat3, Optibat6. (40275, 2023-08-28)
  • aSa now generates instructions to automate MEP F13 machinery. (40255, 2023-08-29)

Inquiries

  • Eliminated "conversion factor" issue that occurred when you attempted to run a Group Tag inquiry. (40105, 2023-08-11)

Plant Automation

  • Built additional checks to prevent Cut List On Demand from failing to download; if the process does fail, the user is clearly informed. (45507, 2024-06-14)
  • Improved error handling so that file monitoring and other activities don't stop after the system experiences an unexpected situation. (44381, 2024-04-05)
  • Updated the format of bar size ID data sent to Schilt machinery. (44223, 2024-03-29)
  • Improved Windows service to help prevent it from monitoring the file directory when unexpected situations occur. (44193, 2024-03-25) 
  • The system now includes heat information with data sent to Schnell ABL (Automatic Bar Loading) machinery. (41756, 2023-11-15)
  • Improved validations related to plant automation (41239, 2023-11-03)
    • The Loading Slots field is validated when the Automatic Bar Loading (ABL) is active (and optimization is active).
    • The ABL tab is hidden if you are not licensed for Plant Automation.
    • If optimization is turned off for any machine, the ABL settings are automatically cleared.

On Demand Tag Printing

  • Corrected an issue in which certain tags printed smaller than expected; the issue related to how the system stored the printer's dpi (dots per inch) setting. (47037, 2024-08-22)
  • When applicable, a master bundle tag now prints after the last item bundle for the package. (45685, 2024-06-25)
  • Added checks to prevent a user from accidentally sending the same batch of tags to print multiple times in a row. (41950, 2024-01-04)

Processing

  • Addressed issue in which a user without appropriate security permissions was able to run Processing in certain unique scenarios. (45683, 2024-06-21)
  • Corrected an error that occurred when you attempted to process certain orders that contained items with left and right end preps. (43905, 2024-03-13)
  • Addressed time-out issue that could sometimes occur when the system optimized very large runs. (43452, 2024-02-23)
  • Corrected issue in which the system could not generate a valid cutting list for certain runs. (The issue was related to a very specific production environment setup.) (42877, 2024-01-22)
  • Updated/improved formatting for the Cut List report. (41736, 2023-11-15)
  • When you marked a detailed bar as Stock in Order Entry, Processing now bundles the item correctly. (41586, 2023-10-19)
  • You can now print inventory stock tags in the shop when (stock) black bar is coated. (40209, 2023-10-27) 
  • In certain very unique circumstances, a non-processed order could have been set to Processed in Order Entry. The system now prevents this scenario. (41364, 2023-10-18)
  • The system now validates that control codes on a session are locked because they are part of the active session, and not another session as well. In the past, a unique scenario related to users manually unlocking CCs caused weights to appear inflated. (41272, 2023-10-16)
  • The bar length now displays with the picture for straight bars on item tags. (39955, 2023-08-02)
  • Corrected an issue in which the shape name did not display on the Material screen for certain on-the-fly shapes that were part of a varying set. 940116, 2023-08-14)
  • Eliminated issue in which the system was generated remnant tags for all left-over material, rather than using system parameters to determine which items should or should not be tagged as remnants. (39716, 2023-08-18)

Reports

  • Adjusted formatting for the Cut Summary report to reduce data wrapping to a second line. (42338, 2023-12-21)

Reprint

  • When you reprint item, accessory, and master bundle tags now generate in a single file if Combine Tags is set; previously, separate files were generated. (40117, 2023-08-15)

Safe Working Boundaries

  • Addressed issue in which previous software update accidentally blanked out safe working boundary values. (44632, 2024-04-24)

Tag Data

  • You can now include your company's primary phone number and the fabricating location's primary phone number on tags and tag-related dashboards. (41345, 2023-10-18)