Logistics Site
- Matthew Garrett
- Sam Pitts
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The Logistics Site screen displays a list of all the Framework Logistics Tablet sites.
Logistics sites are only made available with the purchase of Framework logistics licences from Insula Software. Once a licence is available, logistics sites are created and managed on this screen.
Procedures
Configuring A Logistics Site
In order for a logistics site to have accurate communication with the system, it must be configured so that it can be recognised when synchronisation is performed.
From the Logistics Site list, select a logistics site.
The General tab of the Logistics Site dialog will be displayed.
Enter the details.
Select the Connection tab.
Enter the connection details.
Select the Synchronise tab.
Enter the synchronise details.
Click OK. The dialog will close and the logistics site will be configured.
Logistics Site Dialog
This dialog is used to capture the core information for a logistics site.
Logistics Site Dialog - General Tab
The General tab is used to record key information and settings for a logistics site.
Framework Site Group
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Name | Descriptive name of the Tablet PC. |
Reference | Reference name of the Tablet PC. |
Site Type | This field/function is currently disabled. This field is locked and cannot be edited. |
Configuration Group
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Staff Member | Staff member who will use the Tablet PC. Click the Staff Member popup button to select. |
Role | Role of the staff member. Click the Role popup button to select. This is typically a Construction Manager or Construction Supervisor. |
Host Computer Group
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Name/IP Address | IP address or name of the Tablet PC. ExampleTablet01, Tablet02, etc. Note: The hostname can only be for a single machine, multiple devices are not supported on the same site. |
Job Allocation Group
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Criteria Method | Criteria that the tablet will receive. Click the Criteria Method drop-down list to select. |
Criteria Value | Selected criteria method's criteria value. Click the Criteria Value drop-down list to select. |
Logistics Site Dialog - Connection Tab
The Connection tab is used to record key information about connections to the logistics site.
Internet Connection Group
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Required? | Are internet connection details required? Toggle: Yes/No |
Confirmation Host | Framework SQL Server's IP address. |
DUN Connection | Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Connection details. |
Timeout (seconds) | Length of time before the software registers a failure for Internet timeout. Typically 10 seconds. |
VPN Connection Group
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Required? | Are VPN connection details required? Toggle: Yes/No |
Confirmation Host | Framework SQL Server's IP address. |
DUN Connection | Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Connection details. |
Timeout (seconds) | Length of time before the software registers a failure for Internet timeout. Typically 10 seconds. |
MS-SQL Server Connection Group
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Host Server | IP address of the Framework server. |
FworkECM DSN | Name of the Framework ECM DSN. |
ODBC TCP/IP Port | This field/function is currently disabled. |
Logistics Site Dialog - Synchronise Tab
The Synchronise tab is used to display key information about the last synchronise.
Forced Synchronisation Group
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Date | This field/function is currently disabled. |
Last Synchronisation Group
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Date | Date of the last synchronisation. |
Time | Time of the last synchronisation. |
Local IP Address | Local IP address of the Tablet PC. |
Public IP Address | Public IP address of the Tablet PC. |
Successful? | Was the last synchronise successful? Toggle: Yes/No |