Versions Compared

Key

  • This line was added.
  • This line was removed.
  • Formatting was changed.


Panel
bgColor#ffffff
titleColor#ffffff
titleBGColor#5084ee
titleOverview

The General section allows you to complete bid analysis, run weighted nutrient analysis, run Edison in test mode, set default site filters, export data, convert legacy WinFSIM database, and update the CN database (provide by USDA).

...

Anchor
Negative Inventory
Negative Inventory
Negative Inventory Reconciliation

  1. From the Miscellaneous option, select Negative Inventory Reconciliation.
  2. Establish Negative Inventory Reconciliation options if they are not yet established by the default site filter. Then, click Ok.

    Info
    titleAllow Reconciliation Between Different Donation Sources

    Allowing reconciliation between different donation sources allows the system to move donated inventory items to negative count purchased items. (e.g. Green Giant green beans have an inventory of -3 #10 cans, USDA commodity green beans have an inventory or 7 #10 cans. This process will move 3 #10 cans from the USDA commodity inventory to the Green Giant inventory.


    Reconcile Inventory at Site - Select a site filter.
            Specific Site - Use the magnifier icon to select a single site.
            By Category - Use the magnifier icon to select a category and subcategory.
            Named Site Filter - Use the drop-down menu to select a named site filter.
            All Sites - By default, all sites are selected.
    Options - Select the checkbox to Allow reconciliation between different donation sources.

  3. Review negative quantities for each item. You can expand item details by clicking the + sign. Once you have verified the amounts are correct, select Commit Changes.

...

  1. From the Miscellaneous option, select Receiving History.
  2. Establish Search criteria. Then, click Refresh.
  3. Select a record ID and click Print. Then, use the drop-down menu to select a report.

    Info
    titleReport Key

    Bold font - The most recent, up-to-date version of the record.
    Regular font - A past record history. Note that ID 5703 and 5706 do not have a regular font associated; therefore, the original Receiving record is the only history for those two IDs at the present time.
    Red background - A record has been deleted.

    1. Receiving Details

      Note

      The Receiving Details report cannot be printed for deleted records as they no longer exist.

    2. Receiving Tracking Log

...

  1. From the Miscellaneous option, select Issuing History.
  2. Establish Search criteria. Then, click Refresh.
  3. Select a record ID and click Print. Then, use the drop-down menu to select a report.

    Info
    titleReport Key

    Bold font - The most recent, up-to-date version of the record.
    Regular font - A past record history. Note that ID 5703 and 5706 do not have a regular font associated; therefore, the original Receiving record is the only history for those two IDs at the present time.
    Red background - A record has been deleted.

    1. Issuing Details

      Note

      The Issuing Details report cannot be printed for deleted records as they no longer exist.

    2. Issuing Tracking Log

...

  1. From the Miscellaneous option, select Ordering History.
  2. Establish Search criteria. Then, click Refresh.
  3. Select a record ID and click Print. Then, use the drop-down menu to select a report.

    Info
    titleReport Key

    Bold font - The most recent, up-to-date version of the record.
    Regular font - A past record history. Note that ID 5703 and 5706 do not have a regular font associated; therefore, the original Receiving record is the only history for those two IDs at the present time.
    Red background - A record has been deleted.

    1. Ordering Details

      Note

      The Ordering Details report cannot be printed for deleted records as they no longer exist.

    2. Ordering Tracking Log

...

Anchor
Test Mode
Test Mode
Test Mode

If you wish to attempt to perform an operation and are unsure how the results will affect your data, you can choose Test Mode. This will allow you to perform functions without affecting your current database.

Info
 In order for Test Mode to work, a test database must first be created in the Advanced section in the Administration guide.

...

Anchor
PriorYear
PriorYear
Prior-Year Databases

  1. From the Miscellaneous option, select Prior-Year Databases.

  2. Select the Prior-Year database in which you would like to access. Then, select Connect or Connect in a New Window.

  3. Enter your username and password. Then, click Ok
  4. Perform the functions to review information in the Prior-Year Database. Once you are done, select Prior-Year Database (Utilities → Miscellaneous → Prior-Year Database) again to be returned to the login screen and the live database.

    Info

    The Prior-Year Database appears with a different background color and text to indicate you are not in the original database.

    Click Image to Enlarge

...

Details - Shows sync status information.
        Complete - The processing of the sync request succeeded. MealViewer should reflect the newly synced data.
        Pending - The sync request is still processing and will need more time to complete.
        Failed - The processing of the sync request failed. No changes will be visible in MealViewer. Click Sync Now to try the sync again.
Last Completed Sync - Shows the date and time of the last completed sync.
Last Attempted Sync - Shows the date and time of the last attempted sync.
Next Expected Sync - Shows the date and time of the next expected sync.
Sync Now - Select this button to run a manual sync. You will see a series of processes as synchronization is completed.

Info

When Full-Refresh is enabled, you may use the calendar tools to select a date range for the sync. When a date range is selected, MCS will only send data within the specified date range.
Note: You may only select up to a 30-day date range.
Image Added


Return to Top