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‘Green Screen is Faster’. How to use Browser/PowerLink functions quickly and efficiently. Introduction. Many people don’t use Browser/PowerLink functions because they feel that they are faster using Green Screen
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‘Green Screen is Faster’ How to use Browser/PowerLink functions quickly and efficiently
Introduction • Many people don’t use Browser/PowerLink functions because they feel that they are faster using Green Screen • This session will show tips/features of the Browser that will make you ‘fast’ in Browser/PowerLink
Functions to be Reviewed • Workbenches • Perform multiple inquiries simultaneously • Templates • Sets default values for fields and determines which fields are displayed on the ‘add’ card • Immediate Update during entry • Customize Cards/Card Files • Can show only the fields required • Preferences • Allows each user to customize Browser to their use
Workbenches • By clicking on an item/order on one list, can display information in other windows for that item/order • Workbenches can be saved (saves screen sizes, views, subsets, sorts, etc.) • Can minimize or close all windows with a single click
Templates • Templates allow you to: • Separate templates for add and copy • Determine the fields that are displayed on the card during an add or copy • Sets default values for fields, whether they are displayed or not • Set ‘Return here to create another’ and ‘Preview before create’ funtions
Immediate Update • NO BATCHES!!! • All functions are immediate update. • Bill of Material • Routing • MO entry • Transaction Processing • Order Completion/Close • Setting to determine if maintenance history is kept for each file
Customize Cards/Card Files • Create cards with just the fields that are necessary • Use blank lines, headings and column breaks to make cards more ‘readable’ • Compound cards can display, on one card: • Lists • Graphs (R7) • Fields • Overview • Card Files determine which cards are shown
Preferences • Preferences on each file determine: • Default warehouse, buyer, site, etc. • Default view, subset and sort for list • Default card file and active card • Files to broadcast • Templates to be used for add and copy • For working MRP recommendations, immediate processing of transactions
Summary • Taking the time to set up the various functions in Browser/PowerLink can save time and make you more efficient • You can be just as fast, if not faster, using Browser/PowerLink with these functions • New functions (receive entire PO) exist to make Browser/PowerLink more ‘user friendly’