Coil Receipt Defaults Import Guide
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Contents
- 1 General Data Import Notes
- 2 Coil Receipt Defaults Import Notes
- 3 Coil Receipt Defaults File Data Scrubbing
- 4 Coil Receipt Defaults Import Screen (IMPORTCOILJUMP)
- 5 Coil Receipt Defaults File Definitions
- 6 Coil Receipt Default Additional Steps
- 7 Coil Receipt Default Reconciliation
- 8 Coil Receipt Defaults Database Tables
General Data Import Notes
Refer to the Data Import General Information page for information and guidance on general import timeline, formatting import templates, as well as how to ensure you are using the most current template information for data imports.
Coil Receipt Defaults Import Notes
The Coil Receipt Defaults screen sets the default values that prompt on coil tags as coils are received from purchase orders. The details in the attribute jump screen are defaults only, and can be overridden during the receiving process.
Timing and Preparation
The Coil Receipt Defaults Import can be run immediately after the Item Master Import to create and fill out the Coil Receipts Default attribute. The Coil Receipt Defaults attribute is also known as the COIL LOT or COILJUMP attribute.
The Coil Receipt Defaults attribute must be added for any coil item codes that will import coil lot# and quantities with the Coil Import. The attribute can be empty, but it has to exist.
General Notes
The Coil Receipt Default Import will add the attribute if it doesn't already exist. If the attribute already exists, it will update the details in the COILJUMP screen.
Coil Receipt Defaults File Data Scrubbing
Every customer's data will have different issues that need addressing. Some of the issues will not make themselves visible until after the data has been imported and is in use during parallel testing. This is why it is critically important to perform an early import, and keep accurate notes on issues that need to be addressed on a supplemental import, or for a complete re-import. Some common things that need attention during Item Master data scrubbing include:
- Source Data - The customer may not have a file format that includes much of this data. It is common to need to create most of this data 'from scratch' and then have the customer fill in the remaining default data that they want. An easy way to get the source data for customers is to export a queried list from SQL (like the one below) that has the item, stock unit, and unit weight data. Customers can fill out the remaining details.
- select item, descrip, unit_stk, unitw from itemmaster where item like . . . . (change the query to list coil items)
- LBSFT - The SQL query above can help get the data needed to fill out the LBS/FT values if the unit weight data is complete on all of the coil items. If the LBSFT column is left empty, it will import a blank value.
- Processor - Review the COILPROCESSLIST CID Setup Option setting. With this turned on, the imported Processor Name value must EXACTLY match the company name of an organization set up with the PROCESSOR Organization attribute. If this option is off, any valid text will import as the coil processor.
Coil Receipt Defaults Import Screen (IMPORTCOILJUMP)
Menu Location: Transaction >> Import/Export >> Item Control >> Coil Receipt Defaults Import (dropdown menu)
Import File Name/Browse: Use the Browse button to locate and select the completed Coil Receipt Defaults template file (in XLS format).
Export Template: Generates a blank Coil Receipt Defaults template file
Map Fields: Fields must be mapped prior to importing. If no changes have been made to the column headings, the mapping screen should show all green, and you can click OK to continue. If any of the Input Field Name columns on the left are red, single-click on the line on the left column, and then double-click the desired mapped field in the right column to complete the mapping. Repeat for any red lines on the left that should be mapped. If there are additional columns in the source file that should NOT be mapped, they can be left unmapped (displayed in red). Mandatory fields will require that they be mapped before clicking OK.
Validate to XLS File: Generates a TXT file of errors that will prevent the import from completing.
Coil Receipt Defaults File Definitions
Required fields are indicated with an *
*f1 - Item - Item Master item code for the associated coil receipt defaults data. The item code must exist in Adjutant, or it will fail validation.
f2 - Grade - Default coil quality/grade code (10 alphanumeric character max)
f3 - Condition - Default coil condition code/description (10 alphanumeric character max)
f4 - Base Metal - Default coil base metal code/description (10 alphanumeric character max)
f5 - Backer - Default coil backer code/description (if any) (10 alphanumeric character max)
f6 - Thickness - Default coil material thickness, in inches
f7 - Coat - Default coil coating code/description (10 alphanumeric character max)
f8 - Mill - Default mill name (60 characters)
f9 - Processor - Default outside coil processor company name (60 characters). Processor name must EXACTLY match the Adjutant Organization name if COILPROCESSLIST is turned on.
f10 - Paint Code - Default paint Code value (10 alphanumeric character max)
f11 - HeatNo - This field is no longer in use
f12 - NumLabels - Default number of labels to print when receiving coil
f13 - CWidth - Default coil width (in inches). The width can be used as a filter in Coil Finder, so use the simplest expression of width possible. (i.e. use 43 instead of 42.9875)
f14 - LbsFT - Number of pounds for every 1 linear foot of coil
f15 - DefUnit - Default unit of measure, should generally match the stocking unit from the item
f16 - MasterCoil - Enter 'Y' to define the associated coil item as a Master coil
Coil Receipt Default Additional Steps
There are no additional steps needed after the import.
Coil Receipt Default Reconciliation
Reconciling imported data should begin with spot-checking several records field-by-field for complete data import. Pick records from the source file that have the most data columns filled in. Verify that all source file data fields imported correctly and display as expected.
Perform purchase order receipts for several different records and verify that receipt defaults and printing flags work as expected.
Coil Receipt Defaults Database Tables
PCXREF - Attributes added to item records will create cross-reference entries in the PCXREF table. The TYPE will generally be the attribute name or code. The PARENTID and CHILDID will generally match the IKEY value of the associated item.
COILJUMP - Attributes such as Catch Weight and Coil Receipt Defaults create their own data tables with details from the attribute jump screens. The associated FORM (jump screen) name from the ITEMATTRIB rule is generally the same name as the data table. These tables will usually link to the item using the IKEY value. Coil Receipt Default information is stored in the COILJUMP table linked to the IKEY of the associated item.