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Stocktake Batch - Edit - Load from ASCII File

This option allows for items to be loaded into a stocktake batch via a flat file import - for example, if the stocktake data was created in another software package such as Microsoft Excel. The file must be formatted as comma or space delimited with the following fields:

Item Number, Stocktake Quantity, Bin Location (optional)

The item number can be any of the following:

You must have already created a stocktake batch in Micronet containing all the items in the stocktake.

 

Technical Tip

To access this option, the registration code for Simple Hand Held must be turned on in your company configuration (for more information, refer to "Edit Company - Registration").

To load data from an ASCII file into a stocktake batch:

  1. Display the Stocktake Batch screen for the required stocktake batch.

Refer to "Creating a New Stocktake Batch" or "Recalling a Stocktake Batch".

  1. Select EDIT | LOAD FROM ASCII FILE.

Micronet displays the Load from Ascii File screen.

  1. Complete the following fields:

 

Field

Value

 

File Name

Enter the full directory path as well as the name of the data file containing the stocktake items. You can select the browse button (...) to find the file.

 

Append Quantity

Select Yes to add the stocktake quantity for each item loaded into the stocktake batch, or No to overwrite the stocktake quantity for each item.

 

Is Space a Separator?

Select the delimiter used in the ASCII file. Options are:

  • Yes - the file format is space delimited
  • No - the file format is comma delimited.
  1. Select the Accept button.

Micronet scans the specified file and loads all valid items into the stocktake batch. When it has finished, it redisplays the Stocktake Batch screen.

You should now print a Stocktake Processing Report, create a variance batch if required, and then post the batch.