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aSa SOFT WARE FORUM 2013

Common Information FORUM SESSON MATERIALS

What's New in v13.1

Monday, March 18 8:00 a.m.

Q & A With aSa

Monday, March 18 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19 2:30 p.m.

What’s Next in

Reinforcing Systems

Wednesday, March 20 9:15 a.m.

Next Generation

Reinforcing Systems


aSa Administrator

Workshop


Creating Custom Reports

and Graphs


Custom Inquiry Manager

Wednesday, March 20 1:15 p.m.

Shared Utilities

Wednesday, March 20 2:30 p.m.

Common Information

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What’s New in aSa

Common Information

Bar List

Bundle Inventory

Delivery Ticket

Field Placing

Material Tracking

ProRebar / ProConcrete

Scheduling

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What’s New in aSa

JC Rodriguez

What You Will Learn

• Common Information• Bar List • Bundle Inventory• Delivery Ticket

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What You Will Learn

• Field Placing• Material Tracking • ProRebar / ProConcrete• Scheduling

Common Information

• No more Interim Releases• Enhanced DOS file format• End Prep Picture Editor• Rounding

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Bar List

• Modify Bar Mark• Print Preview from entry screen• New Bar Mark Increment

Bar List

• Calculator option• Import a Bar List from MS Excel• Option to print linear feet or

meters• Bar List Status Inquiry

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Bundle Inventory

• BI Tags for remnants can be created from Production

Delivery Ticket

• Add Control Codes from multiple Sales Orders

• Ship Date after DT has been set to “Shipped”

• Display Bid Item on DT

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Delivery Ticket

• Excuse Code added to Detail grid

• Cut and Bend / Stock Summary Report added to DT Register Report

Delivery Ticket

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Field Placing

• Record percent placed• Record time placed • Show ahead or behind

schedule

Field Placing

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Field Placing

Field Placing

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Material Tracking

• Heat tracking for grade substitutions

• Single barcode for Equipment Interface

Material Tracking

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Material Tracking

ProRebar / ProConcrete

• New licensed module • 3D concrete modeling• 3D rebar modeling • Automated 2D drawing

creation

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Scheduling

• Delivery Time added to grid• Longest Length added to grid

What You Learned

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What’s New in aSa

Common Information

We have made various additions to the Environment Tables that affect multiple modules in the

aSa Reinforcing suite.

No More Interim Releases

We have streamlined our release schedule and in doing so have eliminated the need for Interim

Releases (IR). Moving forward aSa will have two types of releases, Distribution Level and

Cumulative updates.

A Distribution Level release is a completely new version of aSa software encompassing system-

wide enhancements and upgrades to the client and server. Distribution Level releases are

strategically planned and typically provided on a DVD.

Cumulative Updates are a collection of minor changes and enhancements created after the

Distribution Level release. The updates are posted to aSa’s website daily or as needed.

End Prep Picture Editor

You now have the ability to use a picture

to represent an End Prep on item tags.

Version 13.1 comes with 11 pre-defined

End Prep Pictures.

The new End Prep Picture editor can be

accessed by double-clicking on Common

Information > General > End Prep

Pictures

To add your own end prep picture, enter a unique identifier in the Picture ID field. In the

Description field, key in the full description of the end prep picture and click on the Load

Images button to browse to and add the end prep picture.

Once the End Prep Picture has been

created, it is easy to add that picture to an

end prep. Within the General Environment

Table, select End Prep.

Confirm the “header” information:

Fabrication Location, Size Unit, etc., and

click the Load button.

Select the desired End Prep and press

Enter. Use the End Prep Picture pull-down

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What’s New in aSa

to select the End Prep Picture.

Below is an example of how the End Prep

Picture will appear on the item tag.

Extended DOS File Format

The DOS file that is exported out of aSa has been enhanced to better integrate with third-party

applications. Enhancements include the extension of certain fields such as: Bar mark, Shape

Code, Quantity. The extension of certain fields in the DOS file format makes this format more

consistent with the ex file format.

Length Rounding

You now have the ability to configure how the program will round material. Rounding is a

system-wide configuration that affects multiple applications throughout the suite.

The new Rounding options can be found in the Environment Tables. Double-click Common

Information, then select Location > Location Defaults > Fabricating tab > Setup Rounding.

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What’s New in aSa

You have the ability to set the Rounding Method Theoretical Length, Cut Length, or both. There

are three valid Rounding Method selections: Nearest, Up, and Down.

Set the value the program will round to using the Round To field. Use the Midpoint Rounds Up

checkbox if you would like the program to always round up if the value is exactly halfway

between the corresponding Round To values.

Use the Test Rounding button to test your rounded length before saving the changes.

Bar List

Modify Bar Mark

Ever have to edit a Bar Mark and it took

you way too long to find it in the Marked

Items tab? Modify Bar Mark will

automatically locate the Bar Mark in the

Marked Items tab, and position your cursor

in the first field of the Length Grid.

To utilize Modify Bar Mark right-click on a

bent bar and choose Modify Bar list.

Preview Bar List Report From the Entry Screen

Previewing a Bar List Report while in the Bar List screen used to require you to save the bar list,

choose Reports from the menu, and then select Bar List. Now you can print preview from the

Bar List Entry Screen.

The Print Preview icon has been added to the toolbar along the top of the screen.

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What’s New in aSa

Enhanced Field Order Options

You have always been able to customize field order in aSa Bar List, but now you have the

ability to make these “smart” fields. Powered by Actions, values in fields can be duplicated, or

incremented depending on the field. All fields in the Field Order screen can be duplicated. Bar

Mark, Plan, and Section can be incremented.

When Duplicate is enabled, the value that was previously entered in the field will

automatically be duplicated on the next entry. Duplicate can take the place of having to set up

a Default Values option if you are entering a series of lines that will have the same value in a

field.

With Increment enabled, the Bar Mark, Plan, and Section fields will implement to the next

value in the sequence. Increment gives you the benefit of using Auto Mark, but you still the

flexibility to enter your own unique Bar Mark identification when needed.

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What’s New in aSa

aSa Calculator

Determine the quantity needed for an

entry by using a calculator. With your

cursor in the Quantity field, press

asterisk (*). The aSa Calculator appears.

Enter your arithmetic and click the Ok

button or the End key on your keyboard

to enter the quantity calculated.

The aSa Calculator can also be used in

the Length grid.

Import Excel Data

Using the Get Excel Data feature, you

can now import bar list data that was

created in Microsoft Excel.

With a bar list open, go to File and

choose Get Excel Data.

Click the Navigator next to File Name and browse to the Excel file you want to import. Use the

settings section to map the fields between the spreadsheet and aSa by clicking on the button

next to the Settings field.

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What’s New in aSa

In the Setup Excel Import Parameters screen, you have the ability to configure where the

program looks for data in the spreadsheet. In the example above, the Bar Mark field in Excel is

in the I column of the spreadsheet. Once the fileds are mapped, save the settings and click the

Import button from the Excel Import screen.

After the program successfully reads the spreadsheet, the Get Bar List Data screen displays.

Here, you can select the data you would like to import. Once the items are selected, click the

Green Door to import the line items.

Print Linear Lengths

You now have the ability to print linear feet or meters on the Bar List Report.

Bar List Status Inquiry

Ever get a call from your customer asking

about the status of a release? You have

always had the ability to check the status of

a Bar List by using the Bar List Status

Inquiry, but the feature was only available

from the main menu.

Now in version 13.1, you can access the

Bar List Status, Production Status, and

Bundle Status inquiries from the Bar List

Entry Screen.

On the menu bar, click Inquiry, then select

your desired inquiry.

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What’s New in aSa

Bundle Inventory

Bundle Inventory tags for remnants can now be created when printing Production tags for a

shearing run. After a small configuration change in the Environment Tables, you can choose to

activate the remnant tags after material has been fabricated.

To configure your system to print Bundle Inventory Remnant tags double-click Common

Information, then select Location > Location Defaults > Shearing Tab.

Change the value in the Create Remnant

Tags pull-down from Production Remnant

tags to Inventory Remnant Tag.

Once the change is complete, remnant tags

printed out of aSa Production will be

Inventory tags.

Note: You need to activate the newly created Bundle Inventory tags before they can be used.

This tells the program that the remnant material anticipated in the shearing run has actually

been created in the shop and can be used for future fabrication. To activate a BI Inventory tag,

simply scan the tag in Material Tracking mode.

Delivery Ticket

New to 13.1, you now have the ability to add Control Codes from multiple Sales Orders to a

single Delivery Ticket, as long as a Job has been selected and a Sales Order has not.

aSa now allows Control Codes with a “Shipped” status to be added to a delivery ticket as long

as they are not already assigned to a different delivery ticket.

You can now change the Delivery Ticket Ship Date after a Delivery Ticket has a “Shipped”

status. This option is a security event that has to be enabled in Security Groups Manager. The

Program will log if the Ship Date was modified.

Within Location Defaults, you can now enable Display Bid Item ID on Delivery Tickets.

Double-click Common Information, then select Location > Location Defaults > Delivery

Ticket tab.

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What’s New in aSa

Excuse Code has been added to the Detail grid.

The Cut and Bend / Stock Summary option has been added to the Delivery Ticket Report.

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What’s New in aSa

Field Placing

Field Placing is one of aSa’s newest licensed modules. Field Placing allows you to track percent

placed per job. You also have the ability to estimate and record labor hours and show variance

to see if you are ahead of or behind schedule.

Material Tracking

Material Tracking users: You can now substitute a grade and still have the ability to track Heat

information.

A lot of mills are producing dual-grade material – material that can be used as both Grade 60

and A706, or 400 and 400W in Canada. If the item tag requires a specific grade and the

inventory tag has a different grade, that material can be used if the substitution is configured.

To utilize this feature you must configure the substitution within the Environment Tables.

Double-click on Common Information >

General Engineering > Substitute Grades

From here you select the appropriate Size

Standard and Building Code and a list of all

the grades is displayed.

Click on the plus (+) button to enter the

Substitute Grade. Choose the grade you

would like to substitute and click the green

check to finish.

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What’s New in aSa

ProRebar

ProRebarTM gives you the ability to create 3D concrete and rebar models. The system automates

2D drawing creation and connects to downstream aSa applications. The ProRebar package

includes Bentley ProConcreteTM, which is the 3D modeling engine, and aSa-developed tools

designed specifically for rebar fabricators and placing firms.

Scheduling

You can now add a Delivery Time to a

control code. Right-clicking on a line and

select Modify.

The Delivery Time can be displayed in the

Scheduling Grid.

In the Scheduling grid, you now have the

ability to view the Longest Length of each

Control Code.

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What’s Next in

Reinforcing Systems

Exciting new products

Dashboard Web Application

Field Placing for Android

RDX Import and Export

New features and enhancements to existing applications

Production

Scheduling and Load Building

Estimate Report Summaries

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What’s NextNew Products and Features

What’s Next?

• Exciting new products• New features and

enhancements to existing applications

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New Products

• Dashboard web application

• Field Placing for Android

• RDX Import and Export

New Features and Enhancements

• Enhanced visuals and functionality in Production

• Many enhancements to Scheduling that improve performance and usability

• Redesigned summaries in Estimate Reports with more flexibility

• Expanded Load Building application and tighter integration into Scheduling application

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• Web-based application to view real-time statistics, charts, and graphs from CRM and Chart Manager

• Fast and secure

• Can be configured for integration into existing menu or as a stand-alone web application

• Highly configurable and customizable



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• Compatible with all major browsers, including:

• Internet Explorer

• Firefox

• Chrome

• Safari

• Integration right into menu

• Can be configured on a user-by-user basis

• Ability to add/remove and re-order tabs

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• Compatible with smartphones and other mobile devices

• Works on devices running Android OS

• Can be used in the field or at the jobsite to record field placing data


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• Data entered is instantly integrated with aSa back at the office

• Designed to take advantage of Android OS


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• New import and export user interface

• RDX – Rebar Data Exchange

• Open-format for universal data exchange to 3rd

party systems

RDX Import and Export

• Select files to import

• Quick preview of import data

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• Preview all data items to be imported

• Validate items prior to importing

• View details and modify import data

• Fix issues prior to performing the import

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• Easy-to-read log displays import results

• Print, save to PDF, or e-mail the log

• Save and re-use import schemes

• Auto-import service

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• Build a load graphically via drag-and-drop from detail grid

• Create Delivery Ticket for the drops on a load automatically

• Allow assignments and re-assignment of bend class

• Bar Code integration in Load Building Reports

Scheduling

• Define trucks

• Set maximum weight

• Associate truck image

Load Building

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Load L5

Load building Barcode Integration• Trailer Barcode• Load Barcode

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• Re-designing the summary sections

• Provide 3 basic types of summaries and allow the user to customize each of the types to further meet the end users’ needs

Estimating Reports

Estimating ReportsSummary By Segment and Placing Code

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Estimating ReportsSummary by Size and Placing Code

Estimating ReportsImproved Report Setup

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• Graphically represent bend class capacities and utilization with various charts and graphs

• Designate bend class as a machine

• Drag and drop items onto a bend class

Production

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• Newly integrated charts in Production screen

• Plant Manager integration into main menu

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• New Windows-based interface• Easily networked• One-cut, Auto, and Flex modes to meet your shop demands

Shear Console

Conclusion

• New products for the web and mobile devices

• Many new features to increase functionality usability

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Next Generation

Reinforcing Systems

What is Next Generation?

Our guiding principles

Next Generation work flow

Preliminary Design

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aSa Administrator Workshop

Installing aSa Software

Key Terms

Employee Manager

How to Add Users to aSa

Security Groups Manager

How Create and Add Members to Groups

Backup/Restore Utility

How to Back Up a Database

How to Schedule an Automated Backup

Using the aSa Tuning Wizard

Client Configuration Utility

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Installing aSa Software – Key Terms

Before upgrading or installing aSa software it is important to be familiar with the different level

of installation / upgrades offered and some other key terms that are related to installation /

upgrade.

Distribution Level – A completely new version of aSa software, encompassing system-wide

enhancements and upgrades to the client and server. Distribution Level installations or

upgrades are strategically planned release of the product that is typically provided on a DVD.

Cumulative Update (or simply Update) – A collection of minor changes and enhancements

created after the release. PIRs, are posted to the aSa website daily or as needed.

Database Cleaner – Designed to optimize the performance of your aSa database. The Database

Cleaner removes bad records from you database as well as applies index keys to your system to

improve the speed and performance of your database.

PreChecks – The Client / Server Pre-installation checkers scans your system to determine

whether your hardware, operating system, third-party applications and database engine meet

aSa minimum requirements.

aSa Installation DVD

The installation DVD has been redesigned to help guide

the administrator through the upgrade / installation

process.

By default, the DVD will automatically open to the Plan

section, but Administrators can quickly navigate to the

different parts of the DVD by using the buttons on the

left side of the screen.

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The Plan screen offers

administrators the tools needed to

successfully plan and prepare

their database for upgrade /

installation.

From this screen you can view

information regarding Upgrade

Compatibility, run the Database

Cleaner, and the Client and Server

Pre-Installation Checker.

Note – The Database Cleaner

option is available on the main

upgrade screen. The server and

client Pre-Installation Checker will

also run as part of the installation.

Running the Database Cleaner:

Running the Database Cleaner is required if you are

upgrading from a version that is older than 12.1

Complete the form by entering your SQL server name in

the SQL Server field, database name in the Database

Field, and enter the SA Password in the SA Password

Field.

Next, click the Login button. To execute the Database

Cleaner click the Clean and Optimize button.

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When completed, you will be prompted to save the log

file. The log file contains various messages regarding the

scripts that were executed during the Database Cleaner.

Administrators will want to immediately scroll to the

bottom of the log to see if the database passed.

If the database doesn’t pass please contact aSa.

Note – All users must be logged out of aSa before running the Database Cleaner. Depending on

the size of your database, and the amount of data it contains, the Database Cleaner can take an

hour or more to run.

To avoid downtime, we recommend running the Database Cleaner on the weekend or during

non-working hours.

Running the Client / Server

Prechecks:

The Client / Server Prechecks can

be run from the Plan section of

the DVD or when upgrading the

server or client programs. When

prompted, click the Install button

to install aSa Client or Server

PreCheck.

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After clicking the Install button,

you will be required to connect to

your database. Select your sever

by entering the server name in the

Server field, and connecting to

your database by entering the SA

Password and clicking the

Connect button.

Once connected, use the

Application Database pull-down

to select the database you are

upgrading, then click the

Continue button.

The next screen that will appear is

actual PreCheck. Click the Run

Tests button to scan your system.

Depending on your system’s

configuration, you may see

varying results when running the

tests.

If something passes it will be

displayed in green. Yellow

indicates a warning, which will

not prevent you from proceeding

with the upgrade. Red indicates a

“hard fail,” and you will not be

able to proceed.

If there are no failures, click the

Proceed button to continue.

Note – If you are running the PreCheck from the Plan section of the DVD, the PreCheck

program will finish the install and you can close after clicking on Proceed. If you are running

the Precheck as part of the upgrade/install the program will continue with the

installation/upgrade after you click Proceed.

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Employee Manager

Employee Manager – Allows aSa admins to manage

user accounts, add new users, assign users to security

groups, and assign user roles.

Employee Manager can be accessed from the main

menu: single click Common Information >

Maintenance > Setup > Set up Employee Manager.

There are five required fields that

need to be completed when

creating an aSa user:

User ID

Employee Number

First Name

Last Name

Initials

To begin creating an aSa account,

enter a user ID in the User ID

field.

User ID – The User ID will be used to log into the aSa program from the login screen.

Employee Number – is a unique identifier. Employee numbers are also used within aSa Bundle

Inventory and Material Tracking programs as a way of easily logging into aSa TouchTrackers

and barcode scanning devices.

Administrators can enter a unique employee number or have the system automatically

generate a number by clicking on the # button adjacent to the field.

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First Name, Last Name – Enter the first and last name of the user in the respecitve fields.

Initials – Initials are displayed on various reports throughout the system.

Setting a Password

Administrators have the ability to either set a blank

password for a user or enter a unique password.

Passwords can be set at the bottom of the window in

the Login Information section.

To enter a password, leave the Set a Blank Password

unchecked and enter the password in the Password. Re-

type the password in the Confirm field.

Administrators have the ability to

add pictures to each user account.

Employee pictures are used

within aSa Plant Manager as a

way of visually identifying a user

at a specific piece of equipment.

Note – Keep the size of the picture to a few megabytes. The larger the picture file size, the

longer it will take to load when accessing aSa Plant Manager.

Security Group Information

For users to be able access modules and functions

within the aSa suite, users must be added to a security

group.

Users can be added to security groups by clicking on

the Security Groups Information tab along the top of the

Employee Manager screen.

Use the Default User Group ID field to add the user to a

group. Users do not have to reside in just one group,

users can be assigned to multiple across multiple

locations.

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To assign a user to a secondary group use the Add

Security Group section. Choose the correct location

using the Location pull-down, and choose the second

group by using the User Group Name field.

The additional group(s) will be listed below in the grid.

To remove a user from one of the secondary groups

simply click the “red x” next to the group name.

Functions

Assign a user to a specific role or

set of roles. When enabled, the

user’s name will appear in the

Background tab in Bar List and

Estimating programs

Once you’ve completed the General tab, the Security

Group Information tab and the Functions tab, you can

save your newly created user by clicking on the Green

Check along the top.

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Security Groups Manager

Security Groups Manager was introduced in version

7.25 and gives aSa administrators a greater level of

detail in terms of setting user access.

Security Groups Manager can be accessed from the

main menu by single-clicking on Common Information

> Maintenance > Setup Security Groups

Note – Security Groups Manager can also be accessed

from within Employee Manager by clicking on the

Security Groups Manager button along the top of the

window.

Edit an Existing Security Group

Use the navigator next to the User Group ID field to

select the group you wish to edit.

Once a group is selected, the Security Group Settings

section of the screen will be active.

From within the Security Groups Settings section,

administrators can choose between the various aSa

modules by selecting the module using the Module

pull-down. Administrators can also choose a different

location by using the Location pull-down.

The grid below the Location pull-down is broken into

two tabs, Tasks and Security Events.

Tasks – Typically corresponds to a screen or application. Tasks are displayed based on the

module selected above.

To assign permissions change the value in the Permission column. The Permission column in

some cases will offer three options, Normal, Excluded or Display Only.

Normal – Users will have access to the specific task or screen

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Excluded – Users are not permitted to access the task or screen

Display Only – Users may open a task or screen for viewing purposes only. Display

Only is not available for all Tasks.

Security Events – Related to events or activities; not all modules will have security events.

Copy Security Group Settings

Administrators have the ability to copy Security Group

settings from one group to another and from one

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location to another by clicking on the Copy From

button in the Security Group Settings section.

Admins will select the group they wish to copy from the

Reference Group Information section of the Copy

Group Permission Settings window. Choose the

specific module and location they wish to copy settings

from

The Target Group Information section will be “grayed-

out” but will display the Group ID (selected in the

previous screen), the Group Description, Module, and

Location.

To execute the copy click the Green door along the

very top of the window.

Membership Tab

Use the Membership tab in the main Security Groups

Manager screen to add and remove users from specific

groups.

The window is broken into two sections, All Employees

on the left and Members of on the right. The Members

of header also displays the group selected and the

location.

To add a user to the group, double click on the user

name in the All Employees section, and that user name

will appear in the Members of section.

Note – Add multiple users to a group by selecting one of the users names in the All Employees

section and click and drag if the names are next to each other or CTRL-click to select users that

are not listed next to each other.

To move the selected users to the group, use the arrows in the middle of the screen.

To remove users from the group, simply double-click on the user name in the Members of

section or select multiple users from that section and use the Left Arrow to move the group of

users back to the All Employees section.

When you’re done managing the group, click on the Green check icon along the top of the

window to finish and save the group settings.

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Auto-numbering Setup

Auto-numbering can be used to set up numbering

sequences for Bill of Lading, Estimating, Invoice, and

Job Number to name a few examples.

To access Auto-numbering single click on Common

Information > Maintenance > Setup > Set up

Sequential Number

Numbering macros can be set per location, and by

Module or Macro Type. Some numbering macros can

be set based on the Job or the Control Code.

To begin setting up an Auto-numbering macro, choose

the location and the Macro type.

Use the Sequential Number section to set the Cycle

type, Starting Number, and Maximum Number. Admins

can determine if a Preceding Zeroes will be

implemented and set the Step By value.

Administrators can also manually set the next number to

be assigned using the Next Number field.

Note – By default the value in the Cycle field is set to Auto. Users can leave the default value or

change to Monthly or Calender year. Auto is the most commonly used option.

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Administrators can configure

how the numbering macro will

look by using the Prefix or Suffix

field.

Use the Legend (below the fields)

to configure how the numbering

sequence will look.

In the example to the left, the

Prefix field is set to, 'E'Y2'-'.

Based on the Legend, Y2 will

display the last two digits of the

year.

Notice the E and the dash (-) in the Prefix field are in single quotes. By placing the E and dash (-

) in single quotes this makes those items static and they won’t change when new numbers are

being assigned.

Use the Preview button to check how the numbering squence will look. In the example above,

you will see the static E followed by the current year, followed by the static dash (-) ending with

the auto-numbering sequence.

When you are finished configuring the numbering sequence, click the Green check along to the

top to Finish and Save.

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Backup/Restore Database Utility

aSa’s Backup/Restore Database Utility is a very powerful tool that can be used by

Administrators to accomplish a variety of database related tasks.

Tasks include: backup aSa database(s), restore older or backed up database(s), Synchronize, and

schedule automated backups, as well as optimize the database’s performance.

There are three ways to access aSa’s Backup/Restore Database Utility:

click on the computer’s Start > All Programs > aSa Ex Rebar Software > Server

Utilities > aSa Backup Restore Utility

from the folder structure: \Program Files\aSa\Server\aSaDBUtil.exe or

\Program Files\aSa\CI\aSaDBUtil.exe

Before you can begin, you must connect to the database by entering the SQL server name (if

not already filled in) in the SQL Server Name field and typing the SQL server SA password in

the SQL Server SA Password field.

Note - Since version 7.20 the default SA Password is, Pa$$w0rd.

How to Back Up a Database

The Backup tab is the first tab available after connecting to your database server. Use the

Application Database pull-down to select the database you wish to backup. To backup the

database, click the Backup Now button at the bottom of the window. The backup files will be

saved to the location listed in the Backup Path field.

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Notes:

Backup Set Name – The name of the backup set. The name contains the database name

followed by a numerical representation of the date and time.

Days to Retain – The number of days a database will reside on your system. Databases will be

deleted when the number of days have been reached. If you would like to keep the backup on

your system permanently, change the value to zero.

How to Schedule Automatic Database Backups

Before you can schedule a backup, you first must connect to your database server. Once

connected, click the Schedule button in the lower right corner of the Backup tab.

Within the Create Scheduled Backup screen, there are

two tabs, New Scheduled Backup and Existing

Scheduled Backups

Use the Day of Week section to identify which days you

would like the backup to run. By default, Monday

through Friday will be selected.

Indicate the time the backup will run using the Time of

Day pull-down.

Edit the Days to Retain to determine how long a

database will reside on your system.

Click the Create button to set the automatic backup.

Upon clicking the Create button, you will be presented

with a Windows Login. The user name will

automatically be populated in the User Name field.

Enter your password and click OK.

Note – aSa uses Windows Task Scheduler to execute the automated backup, and that is why

the user is prompted to enter their Windows credentials.

How to Restore an aSa Database

To restore the database, connect to the database engine in the aSa Database Backup/Restore

Utility, and click on the Restore tab.

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You must first create a Backup Set before a database can

be restored. To create a backup set, click on the Create

Set button in the lower right corner of the screen.

From the within the Create

Backup Set screen, give the newly

created set a name in the Backup

Set Name. The Backup Set Name

is how you will reference this

backup in the Restore tab.

Use the button with the three dots

(…) next to the Application

Database File to browse to the

folder where the backed up

databases are stored.

Lastly, in the Days to Retain indicate the number of days you would like the backup set to be

available on your system.

Click the Create button to create the backup set.

Click back on the Restore tab and you will be able to select the backup you created in the

previous step using the Backup Set Name pull-down. Once selected, the Database Set Name,

Application Database, and Backup Date fields will automatically be populated based on what

has been selected.

To restore the database lick the Restore button.

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Note – Change the value in the Database Set Name to change the name of the database when it

is restord. The name change will take affect immediately and be displayed in the Application

Database field.

Synchronize

Use the Synchronize tab to sync your aSa database. The Sync utility will set internal pointers

and permissions within the databaes. Simply choose the database you wish to sync from the

Application Database pull-down and click the Synchronize button.

Note – Your aSa databases are automatically synchronized when they are restored using the

aSa Database Utility.

Administrators who restore databases through Microsoft SQL will have to sync the databases

using the Synchronize tab after the restore.

Tuning

The Tuning Utility will improve the overall performance of your aSa database by making

important internal changes that will make your aSa read and write more efficiently.

Choose the database you wish to

tune by using the Application

Database pull-down.

Click Execute Tuning Package to

tune the selected database

Note – Leave the default settings as is. From the screen shot above, Shrink database / Truncate

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logs is enabled in the Database Shrink Options section. In the Index Maintenance section, Re-

index database tables is also enabled by default.

The database shrink and re-indexing are the two major benefits for running the Tuning utility.

Note – The next screen that will appear is a warning

message alerting administrators that the database will be

placed in Single-User mode and that everyone must be

out of the program. The message also warns that the

process could take an extended period of time

depending on database size and existing maintenance

required.

Click the Yes button to continue.

Administrators will be presented

with a Tuning Complete message

indicating how long it took to

successfully tune the database.

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Creating Custom Reports,

Charts & Graphs

Custom Reports

How to Create Custom Reports

How to Modify a Custom Report

Importing and Exporting Custom Reports

Custom Charts & Graphs

How to Create Custom Charts & Graphs

Managing Custom Charts & Graphs

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Custom Reports, Charts & Graphs

Key Terms

Custom Report Manager – Custom Report Manager allows you to create custom aSa reports

using data contained in the database.

Data Set – A Data Set is a predefined list of fields related to a specific kind of information such

as: Customer, Job, or Control Code.

How to Create Custom Reports

Custom Report Manager can be accessed from

within any aSa module, or from the any

module on the main menu by going to Reports

> Custom Report Manager.

The Custom Report program consists of three

tabs: Main, Report Options, and Report

Customizer.

To create a new custom report, click the New

icon on the toolbar to launch the aSa Custom

Report Wizard.

The Custom Report Manager Wizard consists of

five steps that walk you through the report

creation process.

Click the Next button to advance to Step 1.

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Step 1, Select a Dataset, is where you will

select the aSa module and the Data Set.

The Module field will automatically be set

based on the module that was selected when

you accessed Custom Report Manager.

Select the data set from the pull-down. Each

module will have a different list of Data Sets

available.

Step 2, Select the Fields to Include, allows you

to choose the fields to include on the custom

report.

Step 2 consists of five columns: Field, Caption,

Visible, Alignment, and Width.

Field – Contains internal field name as represented in the database.

Captions – Pre-filled with the internal field name; you can edit the internal name of the field.

The captions will be the column headers on the report.

Visible – Use the Visible option to “turn on” a field to include it on the custom report.

Alignment – Allows you to set how data is going to be aligned in a column; Left, Right, and

Center are valid options.

Width – The Width column allows you to set the width of a column.

Note – All of the options in Step 2 can be manipulated after-the-fact through the Report

Customizer tab.

Step 3, Select the Sort Options, allows you to

set which field to sort by.

Select a value in the Field column, and the sort

order in the Sort Order field.

Enable the Subtotal field if you would like to

subtotal by a specific field. You can also enable

the Page Break option which will print each

sorted field on its own page.

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Note – You can sort by fields that were not selected to be displayed on the report. In the

example above, we are sorting by Job Name. Job Name was not selected as one of the fields to

include in the report in Step 3.

Step 4, Select the Filter Criteria, can be used to

include or exclude data based on certain

criteria.

In this example, you can filter by: Delivery

Date, Detailer, Excuse Code, Fabricating

Location, Installation Date, Job, Job Name, Job

Status, Release Status, and Sales order.

Note – In the example above, we are selecting Is Equal To in the Type field and entering the

Job number in the adjacent field.

Step 5, Save the Report, is where you assign a

Report Title. The Report Title will print on the

top of every page of the report.

The Report Name field will be populated based

on what was entered in the Report Title. The

Report Name is how the report will be

identified within the system (Main tab).

CIM Tab Caption will be the name used in

Custom Inquiry Manager to reference this

report.

You also have the ability to set the Font face

and font Size.

Click the Finish Button to complete.

The Wizard closes, and the report is added to

the left side of the Main tab.

From the Main tab, you can access all the

custom reports that have been created for all

modules.

Use the drop-down to toggle between the

different modules. The reports for each module

are listed below.

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How to Modify a Custom Report

All three tabs of the Custom Report Manager program can be used to modify a custom report.

Main – Mentioned above, the Main tab contains a list of all the custom reports per module.

After you select a report, you can begin to make changes.

The Main tab contains settings that were configured in Step 3 and Step 4 of the Wizard. From

the Main tab, you can change the field sorting options, change the sort order, enable or disable

subtotal, and enable or disable page breaks.

In addition, you can set the Caption, the Font face, Size, and apply formatting: Bold, Italic, and

Underline. You can also set the text color using the Foreground and the Background color.

Lastly, you can Suppress the Header or the Footer.

Step 4 of the Wizard, Select the Filter Criteria, can be found on the bottom of the Main tab. If a

filter was applied in Step 4, that filter will be the default but can be changed if needed.

Additional fields have been added to the Select

section: Activity Date, City, Control Code,

Creation Date, Customer, Customer Name,

Fabrication Date, Schedule Status, State, and

Trailer.

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Report Options – The Report Options tab contains items that were included in Step 5, as well

as some additional options.

Under Printer Options, you can set a default printer, Paper Size, and Orientation. The Font face

and Size that were established in Step 5 and can be changed as well.

The Units of Measure section allows you to change the units of measure for Length (Feet-

Inches, Millimeters), Weight (Pounds, Kilograms), Imperial Size (Both, Imperial, Soft Metric),

Soft Metric Size (Both, Imperial, Soft Metric), Imperial Grade (Imperial, Soft Metric) and Soft

Metric Grade (Imperial, Soft Metric).

In the General section, you can change the

Report Title and the Custom Inquiry Tab

Caption.

You can disable Line Detail and Shading, as

well as enable Repeat Group Headers.

Report Customizer – The Report Customizer tab allows you to manipulate the report layout.

The Report Customizer is Step 2 of the Wizard, where you can select which fields to include on

the report. The fields that were selected in Step 2 will be listed in alphabetical order at the top

of the grid.

There are some additional fields that were not included in Step 2: Format, Subtotal, Font, Size,

Bold, Italic, Underline, Foreground, and Background.

To enable a field to be included in the report, click on the checkbox in the Visible field.

Use the Up and Down arrows on the left side of the window to position the fields.

Format – The Format field can be used to apply special formatting to certain types of data. In

the example above, the value “short date” for ProjDlvryDate and ProjFabDate will display the

date as, MM/DD/YYYY. To enter a number with commas, enter #,###0 in the Format field. The

number will be displayed as 1,234.

The following table lists available formatting options.

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To Display Use This Format Example

Integer number with commas #,##0 1,123

Number with commas rounded to 1 decimal place #,##0.0 1,234.8

Number with commas rounded to 2 decimal places #,##0.00 1,234.75

Number with commas rounded to 3 decimal places #,##0.000

1,234.750

Number with commas rounded to 4 decimal places #,##0.0000 1,234.7500

7-digit phone number

###-####

555-1234

Area code plus 7-digit phone number

###-###-####

555-555-1234

Area code (in parenthesis) plus 7-digit phone

number

(###)###-####

(555)555-1234

Currency

Currency

$123.40

Date: short version

Short Date

06/22/2006

Date: long version

Long Date

June 22, 2006

5-digit zip code

#####

11234

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Zip+4

#####-####

11234-5555

Alphanumeric postal code

@@@@@@

A1A2B2

All upper case letters

> ABCCON

All lower case letters < abccon

Change the font by changing the font face in the Font column, the size in the Size field, and

stylize the font using Bold, Italic, or Underline.

Subtotal – Use the Subtotal field to indicate which line(s) are going to be subtotaled on the

report.

Foreground – The Foreground field allows you to change the text color of the line item.

Background – Add a color background that displays behind the field text on the report.

Note – Use the Quick Inquiry (Camera icon)

to look at the report in grid view. See how

information is going to be displayed. You can

export the grid to Excel or preview and print

the report from the grid.

Below is a list of the fields that were selected for the example above:.

CtrlCode = Control Code RellDDsp = Bar List Release Number

DetlrID = Detailer ID RelStatDesc = Bar List Release Status

DwgDesc = Bar List Description TheorRebarWgt = Theoretical Rebar Weight

FabLocID = Fabricating Location TotalMiscWgt = Total Miscellaneous Weight

ProjDlvryDate = Project Delivery Date TrailerID = Trailer ID

ProjFabDate = Project Fabrication Date

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Import / Export Custom Reports

Custom reports can be shared between

locations, companies, or databases using export

and import functionality.

To export a custom report, choose the report

from the Main tab, right click anywhere on the

white space, and choose Export from the

submenu.

You can determine where the file will be

exported by choosing the appropriate location

using the Save As window.

The default export location depends on the

operating system. Below is the path for Server

2003 and Windows 7:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared

Documents\aSa\CI\Imports

C:\Users\Public\Documents\aSa\CI\Imports

The File Name will be pre-filled with the name

of the report and the file type will be set to aSa

Data File (.adf).

You can import Custom Reports by right

clicking on the white space from the Main tab

and choosing Import.

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Based on the operating system, the program

will point to the same directories mentioned in

the export section.

From within the imports directory, you will see

a listing of all the files that can be imported.

Files that have aSa in front of the title reference

an aSa standard report.

Choose the report from the Open window and

click the Save button.

Note - aSa standard reports can be imported

into Custom Report Manager and edited, but

cannot be overwritten.

When choosing an aSa standard report, you

will get a message that the reports already

exists. Click OK, and the report will be added.

After adjusting an aSa standard report, the

program will require you to Save As – giving

the new report a unique name.

Once saved, the standard report, as well as the

modified standard report, will be listed on the

Main tab.

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Custom Charts and Graphs

Key Term: Custom Charts and Graphs – Charts and Graphs allow you to create custom charts

and graphs to graphically review and compare information.

How to Create a Custom Chart or Graph

Custom Charts and Graphs can be

accessed on the main menu from any aSa

module.

To access Custom Charts and Graphs,

select a module and choose Reports >

Custom Charts and Graphs.

Custom Charts and Graphs consist of

three tabs: Main, Options, and Chart.

All of your custom reports will be listed

by module under the Main tab. You can

switch between modules by choosing the

module from the Module pull-down.

Choose All Modules to have access to all

of your custom charts and graphs.

To create a new custom chart or graph, click the New icon on the toolbar. Just like Custom

Report Manager, Custom Charts and Graphs uses a wizard to guide you through the creation

process.

Note – It is strongly recommended that you have a clear understanding of what type of chart

you would like to create. Preparing beforehand will make the process go smoother, and you

will get the information you’re looking for.

Step 1, Select a Chart Type, is where you will determine the type of chart you want to create.

You can determine if you would like to create a 2D or 3D format, and what type of bar chart or

graph to generate. You will see a preview of the chart or graph on the right side of the window.

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Step 2, Select Your Data, is where you will choose fields that you’re going to include on your

chart or graph.

Module - The Module pull-down will be pre-filled based on the module selected in the Main

tab.

Data Set – You will choose the appropriate data set from the pull-down. For this example, we

are using Control Code Detail.

Use Pivot Table – When enabled, pivot tables allow you to show two levels of organization

using both the Item and Series labels.

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Item Label - Choose the item to include. Item labels are fields pulled from the database that

contain text.

Included Fields – Included Fields contains a list of numerical data fields. In the example above,

we selected TheorRebarWgt, which will give you the total rebar weight.

Sort – In the Sort section, use the Field pull-down to choose the same field that was selected in

the Item Label. You can also determine the Sort Order. You will want to select Group By.

Group By functions as a subtotal for Charts and Graphs. If disabled, you will get itemized

results.

Select – Filter the information to include in the chart or graph. You can choose to filter by:

Control Code, Release Status, Detailer, Activity, Fabrication Date, Delivery Date, and

Installation Date, to name a few options. In this example, we are filtering by Fabrication Date.

Step 3, Set Up the Chart’s Appearance, allows you to set the chart’s color options. You will see

changes in real-time in the graphic to the right.

Color – The Color tab allows you to set the color or pattern of the bar displayed on the graph.

Click on the color field to change the color. A floating color window will appear and you can

choose your color or define your own custom colors.

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Use the pull-down next to the color field

to choose your pattern. Solid black means

that there is no pattern being applied.

Note - You can click on the pull-down

and then use your Up and Down arrows

on the keyboard to cycle through the

different choices. You will see the pattern

update the chart on the right.

Other – Under Background Colors, you

can set the color of the background of the

chart, as well as the color for the Charted

Area.

Background – The background color will

fill the area around the chart with the

selected color.

Charted Area - Will fill the chart with the

selected color.

Data Point Labels – Used to apply a label

at the top of the bars.

Series Spacing – The amount of spacing

between each series.

Column Spacing – The amount of spacing

between each column.

3D Effect – Applies a drop shadow to the

bars in the chart.

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Step 4, Set Up the Chart’s Axes, is where you will set the Labels and Gridlines for X and Y

Axes. The X_Axis will be selected by default. You can also enable X2_Axis (Top) and Y2_Axis

(Right) in this step. Click on the appropriate axis to make adjustments.

Labels – Under the Item section, you can choose the Orientation of the label. You can change

the orientation: Vertical Left Facing, Vertical Right Facing, or Horizontal.

The Format pull-down toggles what information will be displayed. By default, <Item_Label>

will be selected and will display the Item Label that was configured in Step 2.

Change the orientation and format of the series using the Series section. Use the Orientation

pull-down to change from Horizontal to Vertical Left Facing or Vertical Right Facing.

The Format field determines how the Series will be displayed. You can change the orientation

using the Orientation pull-down and set the format using the Format field.

Note – In the example above, we changed the Series format from <Series_Label> which

displayed “TheoRebarWgt” along the X_Axis to Clear Item which removed the series label.

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Gridlines – The Gridlines tab allows you

to set the major and minor gridlines for all

the different Axes.

You can change the Thickness and Color

of the gridline.

Step 5, Set Up the Chart’s Titles, is where you can add Top, Bottom, Left, and Right Titles to

your chart.

Using the toolbar for each title, you can add Bold, Italic, and Underline to the title, as well as

the position of the title. You will see a real-time preview in the space to the right.

Note – Use the Clock button to apply a

date. Dates can be applied in various

formats.

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Step 6, Set Up the Chart’s Legend, will allow you to add a Legend to your chart.

Under Legend Properties, you can set the Location, Border Color, Background (fill), Height,

Border Thickness, and Font face. You will see a real-time preview in the right side of the

window.

To view your newly created chart, select the chart from the Main tab. Once selected, you will

be able to change filter criteria under the Select section, as well as change the sort option in the

Sort section.

Click on the Chart tab to view the chart.

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You can mouse over the different bars to

see the exact value.

Use the Refresh button on the toolbar to

manually refresh the data contained in the

chart or to set an auto-refresh interval.

Check the Active box to enable Auto

Refresh and set the interval in the Minutes

field.

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Options – The Options tab allows you to set the Units of Measure, Size, and Grade Display.

You also have the ability to change the Top, Bottom, Left, and Right Titles.

Managing Custom Charts and Graphs

Just like in Custom Report Manager, you

have the ability to Rename, Modify,

Delete, Import, and Export Custom Charts

and Graphs.

Right click on a chart on the Main tab to

access the sub-menu.

Note - You can modify your custom chart

by clicking the Wrench icon on the

toolbar.

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In the example to the left, we took the

data and design of the bar chart we

created above and turned it into a pie

chart.

Click the Modify button and change the

chart type to the pie chart.

None of the settings in Step 2 will

change.

In Step 3, click on the Other tab.

To move from a bar chart to a pie chart,

disable Swap Item and Series.

You can click Next through the remaining

steps and view your chart.

Export - To Export a custom chart, right

click on the chart in the Main tab and

choose Export Design.

A Save As box will allow you to choose

where you would like to save the aSa

Chart Data File (.cdf).

The file name will be pre-filled with the

title of the chart.

Import - You can import a custom chart design by right clicking on the Main tab and choosing

Import.

From the Import Chart Design, you can browse to where the custom design resides.

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What is a custom inquiry

How to create a custom inquiry

Using the built-in wizard

Filtering your results

How to modify a custom inquiry

Customizing the data columns

Saving filters and schemes

Exporting data to Excel

Adding a custom report

Deleting inquires

Importing custom inquires

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What is a Custom Inquiry

o An on-screen display of multiple views of data together at the same time

o Custom Inquiries are based on data collected from Custom Reports

Note: A Custom Report must be created before you can create a Custom

Inquiry.

You can use built-in aSa Custom Reports to create your inquires if you do

not want to make a custom report

Creating a Custom Inquiry

o Custom Inquiry can be accessed three different ways:

From the main menu under any module

Click Inquiry and then Custom Inquiry Manager

From within Custom Report Manager

Click the colored button that has a pencil icon

From within Rebar Financials

Go to aSa Rebar Financials > Insights and double click Custom

Inquiry Manager

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o To Create a new custom inquiry, click the New icon and follow the on-screen

wizard to guide you through the steps

Group Type

Different group types contain different pieces of data that you may

want to view

Reports to Include

Select one or more custom reports to use as the template for your

custom inquiry; you must select at least one inquiry but you may

select more than one

Inquiry Group

This is name you will give your inquiry based on the custom reports

and data set you chose to view

o Note: You can keep this as a broad, “generic” name and then

save inquiries based on specific criteria later on

o To access your inquiry, click on the Inquiry Group name that you gave it earlier

Two tabs display in the right pane

Select

o Filters that are common between the custom reports that you

selected when creating the inquiry

o All reports must have the same filters in order for them to

appear on the Select tab

Detail

o This tab displays the data that is pulled from the Custom

Report

o You can sort, filter, and manipulate fields based on the data

types

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Modifying a Custom Inquiry

o The data from an inquiry is on the Detail Tab which is highly customizable

Moving columns

Click and hold the mouse on a column and drag it left or right to

move the order of the columns

Automatic sorting

Click and hold the mouse button on a column header and drag it to

the gray header area

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Choosing columns to display

Click the Field Chooser button in the top left grid to access the

fields that are accessible based on the Custom Report you created

Filter columns by clicking the funnel icon on each header

Filtering allows you to show only the results from that column that

you want to see

o All – shows all results

o Custom – Allows you to define your own custom filter within

the header you’ve selected

o Blanks – Shows only results that have nothing in the specific

header

o Non-blanks – Shows only results that have data in the

specific header

Numerical fields can have mathematical functions applied to them

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Click the <<NAME>> button to select the math function you

want applied to the data in the column

o Saving filters and schemes

To save the filter that you have created on the Select Tab, click the arrow

next to the save disk icon and choose Select Tab

This allows you to save commonly-used inquiries for a particular job

or date range without having to fill out the filter every time you run

the inquiry

This becomes a sub-selection of the Inquiry Group called an Inquiry

Scheme

To save the column order, filters or math functions you may have created for

the detail inquiry, click the arrow next to the save disk icon and choose

Detail Tab

Like saving the Select tab, this allows you to save commonly-used

inquiries that may have specific sort orders or columns so that you

do not have to modify the inquiry every time you run it

To save both your filter and your column changes, click the arrow next to

the save disk and choose Select Tab and Detail Tab

o Exporting the data to Excel

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To export the data from your query to Excel, you must first be on the Detail

tab

Next, click the arrow next to the Excel icon and choose whether you want to

export all of the tabs or only your current tab

NOTE: Your computer must have Microsoft Excel installed on the computer

where aSa is installed (Terminal Server or individual client/workstation)

o A custom inquiry can be modified to add another report or delete an existing

custom report

Right click on the Inquiry Group (the blue header of the inquiry on the left

side of Custom Inquiry manager) and choose Modify

Select or de-select the reports you want

o Deleting Inquiries

To delete individual Inquiry Schemes or Inquiry Groups, right click on the

item you want to delete and choose Delete

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Shared Utilities

Import and Export Data

Data Types

Import Browser

Transmittal

Environment Setup

Enter Transmittal

Transmittal Log

Transmittal Reports

Shape Manager

Introduction to Shape Manager

Accessing Shape Manager

Shape Information Tab

Drawing Shapes

Draw/Modify Tab

Drawing Basics and Tips

Adding and Modifying Dimension Identifiers

Drawing Witness Lines

Set Up Report Notes

Correspondence Notes

File Maintenance

Delete Control Code by Job

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aSa Import/Export

aSa software stores information in database tables. Database information is easily accessible to any

computer running aSa applications locally or on a local or wide area network. However, database

tables are not transportable. Therefore, import and export functions must be used when moving

information between DOS and aSa ex systems and between two non-connected aSa ex systems.

Import may be used from the following formats:

► aSa DOS format: aSa DOS-generated control codes, bending files, and job definition files.

► aSa ex format: aSa ex-generated text file containing control codes, job information, customer

information, inventory items, bend classes, shapes, and definition libraries.

Import Browser

► The Import Browser enables you to display or modify the contents of the selected files for

import. All importable data types can be modified or viewed to see exactly what they

contain. The data type editors include: bend class, control code, customer, definition

library, end prep, inventory items, job, lap table, and shapes. When editing an aSa data file

(.adf) during import, you have two options to save the changes:

OK - Saves all changes to the existing data file for the current session. All changes will

be lost upon closing Import, or removing the data file from the Selection List during the

current session.

Save - Saves your changes to a new data file or overwrites the existing file. (The original

data is lost.)

► Using the Import Browser

After selecting the files for import, click the Browse Import File button.

The selected files will be processed.

Click the "+" that precedes the data file in the Import Browser screen to display the

data types.

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By clicking any “+” you can explore deeper into the data types

Changes are reflected in blue text. Red text indicates that there is a conflict in the item,

and magenta text indicates that the item has been changed but has a conflict in the

data.

Double click the entry (red text) that is inside the data type to open the corresponding

import editor.

Make necessary changes to the data.

For example, double clicking a Control Code, the aSa Control Code Import Editor

displays.

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Use the editor to change any of the information listed

There are three options to end your session after you have completed any changes or

are finished viewing the data:

OK - All changes made during the current session are saved to the original file. All

changes will be lost upon closing Import or when removing the data file from the

Selection List.

Save - Saves any changes to a new file, or you can overwrite the original file. You

will be prompted to identify the new aSa Data File (.adf) file name and location.

Cancel - The Cancel button will discard all changes made in the current session.

Click Proceed to complete the import.

► Renaming Control Codes and Shapes

Control codes and shapes can be renamed if necessary. You also have the ability to

display the graphic image of a shape.

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Transmittal Letter

aSa Transmittal Letter allows you to create transmittal letters that accompany drawings sent

to customers, engineers, and other contacts. When a transmittal letter is created,

information is automatically tracked by the system. This information can be easily viewed

and managed using the Transmittal Log application.

Single-click Bar List, then select Activities > Enter Transmittal Letter.

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Shared Utilities

To enter Transmittal Log:

Single click Bar List, then select Activities > Enter Transmittal Log.

To enter Transmittal Reports

Single click Bar List, then select Reports > Transmittal Listing.

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Shape Manager Reference

Drawing Tools

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General Drawing Procedure

Though each shape has unique characteristics that may affect how it is drawn, the following is a

good general outline to follow when drawing a new shape:

1. Draw horizontal, vertical, radial, and lapping circle legs first.

2. After drawing the first leg, work outward. Connect additional legs to the ends of existing

legs.

3. Add hooks to the shape.

4. Add witness lines to identify descriptive dimensions.

5. Add dimensions identifiers (letters) to each leg and witness line.

Drawing Tips

If the shape that you want to create is similar to an existing aSa standard shape or a custom

shape that you've already created:

1) Open the existing shape.

2) Use File > Save As to save the shape with a new name.

3) Modify the shape as necessary. This way, you won't need to create the shape from

scratch.

To be consistent with ACI/aSa standard bend shapes use:

A and G to identify hooks.

H to identify the height of a sloped leg.

K to identify the offset of a sloped leg.

R to identify a radius.

O to identify an overall length.

When positioning a dimension identifier (a letter), keep in mind that a length displays in

that position on the tag in feet-inches or millimeters. Be sure to leave sufficient room for the

length dimension and to align the dimension as appropriate.

Shape Manager Rules

Shapes may contain up to 100 of each dimension letter. For example, you may define up to

100 "A" legs, named A, A1, A2, A3, etc. up to A99.

Each leg and witness line must be identified with a dimension letter. (To keep the picture

from being cluttered, you may hide dimension identifiers that you don't want printed on the

tag.)

A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are used to identify leg dimensions. These dimensions are

accumulated to derive the length of the bar. If your shape contains more than seven leg

dimensions, use letter-number combinations. For example A1, A2, B1, G1, etc.

H, J, K, O, and R are used to identify descriptive dimensions. These dimensions are not

included in the length of the bar. If your shape contains more than five descriptive

dimensions, use letter-number combinations. For example H1, H2, J1, K1, etc.

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If the shape contains a lapping circle, the lapped circle must be the first leg drawn; it cannot

be added to other legs.

Hooks are always added to existing legs; you cannot draw a hook before drawing the leg to

which it is attached.

When bar legs are deleted, corresponding witness lines and dimension identifiers are

deleted with it. Witness lines may be deleted individually.

You cannot delete intermediate legs (legs that are attached to other legs at both ends).

Shape Information Tab

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Draw / Modify Tab

Shape Properties Display Options

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Dimension in picture - display/hide the leader line in input picture and tag picture.

Dimension name in picture - display/hide the letter name in input picture and tag picture.

Dimension name in Front view - when the front view is used for a two-plane shape,

display/hide the letter name.

Dimension name in Top view - when the top view is used for a two-plane shape,


Dimension name in Side view - when the side view is used for a two-plane shape,


Dimension name in Iso view - when the isometric view is used for a two-plane shape,


On reports - display/hide the dimension and associated length on the Bar List Report and

other takeoff reports.

On entry screen - display/hide the dimension field when the shape is entered in

CAD/Detailing or Bar List screens.

Enable on entry screen - when the dimension displays in CAD/Detailing or Bar List entry

screen, allow/prevent a length value from being entered for the dimension.

Note: Front, Top, Side and ISO views only apply to two plane Shapes

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Tag Preview Tab

Preview allows you to see how the dimensions will appear on your custom Tag Design. This

ensures the shapes will be easy for your shop to read.

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Report Notes Report notes are text comments that appear on aSa-generated reports and documentation.

Single-click Common Information, then select Maintenance > Setup > Set Up Report Notes.

You can select to add the notes either for a certain Job or Customer, or you

can create them for the Location.

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Correspondence Notes

Correspondence notes are text messages, normally associated with a specific customer or job.

These notes can be viewed and modified from many aSa modules, providing an effective means

of communicating among company locations and departments. You can generate a log report to

display all notes associated with a job, department, date, or other criteria.

Single-click Common Information, then select Activities > Enter Correspondence Notes.

REQUIRED

REQUIRED

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Tie Manager

1. Double click Bar List > Tools > Tie Manager.

2. Enter the name of the new tie pattern you’d like to create.

3. Enter the number of vertical bars in the configuration.

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4. Select the Bend Shape (tie or stirrup) that you want to use for this tie.

5. Click on the vertical bars in the desired sequence to wrap the tie around them.

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After you save the new tie pattern, you can add to a bar list. In the Bar List screen, click

Tools > Tie Calculator.

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R2 Foundation Steel 2 For Approval 3/11/2013R3 Grade Beams 1 3 Revised &

Resubmitted3/11/2013

R4 North Walls 1 2 Revised &Resubmitted

3/11/2013R5 South Walls 4 For Approval 3/11/2013

Note: If these drawings are marked "For Approval", please indicate your approval or note your revision to our interpretation of your requirments and return themto us. Prompt return will expedite the delivey of you order. Material cannot be Fabricated until a drawing approved by the Engineer of recordis received or Approval is waived in writing by the Contractor.

0311-1

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11-043Target - North HillsPittsburgh, PA

US Mail

1000 Grandview AvenueMurrysville, PA 15668Phone: (555) 456-1990 FAX: (555) 456-2300

aSa Rebar Fabricators

To: Krispy Kreme World HQ123 Main StreetDallas, PA 18690

Job Name: Location:

Job Number:

Date Sent

Transmittal:

Sent Via:

Attn: James F. PattisonQty Reason Sent

Sales Order:

Weight(Lbs)

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R6 East Foundation 3 For Approval 3/4/2013R7 South Retaiining Wall 2 4 Revised &

Resubmitted3/4/2013


0311-3



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To: Target - North Hills157 Orchard AvePittsburgh, PA 15202

Job Name: Location:

Job Number:

Date Sent

Transmittal:

Sent Via:


Sales Order:

Weight(Lbs)



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R7 South Retaiining Wall 3 ApprovalWaived

3/23/2011


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Job Number:

Date Sent

Transmittal:

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Weight(Lbs)



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R5 South Walls 2 For Approval 3/12/201325,000R9 Piers 3 For Approval 3/12/201316,800


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Job Name: Location:

Job Number:

Date Sent

Transmittal:

Sent Via:

Attn: Rob RaymondQty Reason Sent

Sales Order:

Weight(Lbs)



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11-043 Target - North Hills Pattison ConstructionJob: Transmittal: 0311-1 Ship To: Krispy Kreme World HQ Contact: James F. Pattison Ship Via: US Mail

R2 Foundation Steel Approved3/15/2013For Approval 2 3/11/2013 ADM

R3 Grade Beams 1 3/15/2013Revised & Resubmitted 3 3/11/2013 ADM

R4 North Walls 1 3/15/2013Revised & Resubmitted 2 3/11/2013 ADM

R5 South Walls Approved3/15/2013For Approval 4 3/11/2013 ADM

Transmittal: 0313-7 Ship To: Target - North Hills Contact: Rob Raymond Ship Via: Email PDFR5 South Walls 3/14/2013For Approval 2 3/12/2013 BL

R9 Piers 3/14/2013For Approval 3 3/12/2013 BL

Transmittal: 0311-3 Ship To: Target - North Hills Contact: James F. Pattison Ship Via: Email PDFR6 East Foundation Approved3/8/2013For Approval 3 3/4/2013 BL

R7 South Retaiining Wall Revise & Resubmit2 3/8/2013Revised & Resubmitted 4 3/4/2013 BL

Transmittal: 0311-4 Ship To: Target - North Hills Contact: James F. Pattison Ship Via: Email PDFR7 South Retaiining Wall Approved3 3/25/2011Approval Waived 3/23/2011 BL

aSa Rebar Fabricators, Inc.

Transmittal LogPGH - Pittsburgh

Drawing Description StatusRev # ReceivedQtyReason Sent Sent By

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Customer:Job Name:Job:

Pattison ConstructionTarget - North Hills11-043

Drawing Description Rev # Current Status Date SentR2 Foundation Steel 0 Approved 3/11/2013R3 Grade Beams 1 Revised & Resubmitted 3/11/2013R4 North Walls 1 Revised & Resubmitted 3/11/2013R5 South Walls 0 For Approval 3/12/2013R6 East Foundation 0 Approved 3/4/2013R7 South Retaiining Wall 2 Revise & Resubmit 3/4/2013R9 Piers 0 For Approval 3/12/2013

aSa Rebar Fabricators, Inc. Pittsburgh

As of: 3/11/2013Current Drawing Log

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Drawing Description Revision Current Status Date SentCustomer:Job Name:Job:

Pattison ConstructionTarget - North Hills11-043

Days OutR3 Grade Beams 1 Revised & Resubmitted 3/11/2013 0R4 North Walls 1 Revised & Resubmitted 3/11/2013 0R5 South Walls 0 For Approval 3/12/2013 -1R9 Piers 0 For Approval 3/12/2013 -1

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Drawing Description Revision Date Sent

Customer:

Job Name:

Job:

Pattison Construction

Target - North Hills

11-043

Date Received Drawing StatusReason Sent

0 3/11/2013 3/15/2013 ApprovedFoundation SteelR2 For Approval

1 3/11/2013 3/15/2013Grade BeamsR3 Revised & Resubmitted

1 3/11/2013 3/15/2013North WallsR4 Revised & Resubmitted

0 3/12/2013 3/14/2013South WallsR5 For Approval

0 3/11/2013 3/15/2013 ApprovedFor Approval

0 3/4/2013 3/8/2013 ApprovedEast FoundationR6 For Approval

2 3/4/2013 3/8/2013 Revise & ResubmitSouth Retaiining WallR7 Revised & Resubmitted

3 3/23/2011 3/25/2011 ApprovedApproval Waived

0 3/12/2013 3/14/2013PiersR9 For Approval

As of: 3/11/2013

Drawing History Log


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