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. Example Tablet01, Tablet02, etc.

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. Example If the Criteria Method is Construction Supervisor, the Criteria Value will display a list of Construction Supervisors.

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