Model Association Table Inquiry (INIQ003)

The Model Association Table Inquiry/Report is found on the Inventory Inquiry menu, 2-3 and the Inventory File Maintenance Reports menu, 4-1-5.  The inquiry includes all the items and their associated items that have been added to the Model Association File.  The operator can choose whether they want the inquiry/report to sort in the order of item number, associated item number, or select a specific item.  You can then include a range of items or all items or a range of product classes or all product classes.

 

The inquiry/report includes the item number, item description, the associated item numbers for that item, copy yield, the override product class number, response to service parameter, and  the model number.

 

An example of the use for the inquiry would be to enter a machine item number and list all of its associated items.  Or enter an associated item such as an item number for toner or a sorter and list all the machines that the toner or sorter are associated to.

 

For more information on the Model Association Table see page 808.  As stated in that section, the actual development of the usage of this file is planned for future LMS Revisions.  This is the time to create the file.

 

 

 

Enter Data

The Model Association Inquiry/Report can be sent to either a printer or terminal.  The printer selection screen appears to allow selection of a printer.  During the input an up arrow ^ to go back one entry or / slash to cancel is available.

 

 

Print To T'erminal, P'rinter Or E'nd

 

To send the data to the terminal enter a T.  Note:  You still have the option to print the inquiry.  To send the data directly to a printer, enter a P.  Enter E to exit the inquiry.

 

Sort By I'tem No., A'ssociated Item No. Or S'pecific

 

When I for item number is chosen, the inquiry/report sorts by item number with the associated items under that one item.  When A for associated items is chosen, the inquiry/report sorts with the associated item first with the main items following.  When S for a specific item is entered, an additional prompt appears.

 

Enter Specific Item Number

 

Enter the specific item number that you want the associated items to display or print.  This is the main item number not the associated item number.  If you do not know the exact item number, you can do a search.  There are four ways to access the desired item numbers.  They are input the item number, item alpha search, item description search, and item association search.

 

 

 

Enter Data  (Cont’d)

 

Input The Item Number

 

Enter the item number that is desired.  If the item number that is entered is not found in the Item File, the item alpha search is accessed.

 

Item Alpha Search

 

To access an item number by an item alpha search, input the beginning numbers or letters at the Enter Specific Item Number prompt.  Item number is an 18 character field.  Any item record that matches exactly what was input appears.  A computer assigned line number corresponds with each selection.  The item number, full item description, and product class display per item.  Twelve selections per page appear.

 

 

Item Description Search

 

To activate the item description search at the Specific Item Number prompt, input a \ left pointing slash followed by the desired description.  It is the \ slash that activates the description search.  Description may be 32 Alphanumeric characters.  Any item record with a description exactly matching the input displays.  For each item a computer assigned line number appears.  Also printing is the item number, full item description, and the product class.  Twelve selections per page appear.

 

 

 

Enter Data  (Cont’d)

 

Item Association Search

 

If an item record has been converted to another item number through the Item Conversion or Merge program, an input of the old item number automatically displays the new item number.  The model number entered in the Model Association File also accesses the item number.  After the input of the old item number, a prompt Association Item Number displays.

 

When the item alpha or description search is activated at the Enter Specific Item Number prompt, one of the following two prompts appear.

 

Select Item Choice, Or E'nd:

Display N'ext, Select Item Choice, Or E'nd: N

 

The first prompt appears when there is only one screen of item selections.  The second prompt appears when there is more than 12 item selections.  Enter an E to exit the item selections.  The cursor returns to the Enter Specific Item Number prompt.  Enter the computer assigned line number that corresponds with the desired item selection.  To view the next screen of items, enter N for next or carriage return to accept the default of N for next.

 

When entering N for next, the next screen of possible items display.  One of the following two prompts appear.

 

Display N'ext, P'revious, Select Item Choice, Or E'nd: N

Display P'revious, Select Item Choice, Or E'nd:

 

The first prompt appears until the last screen is reached.  The second prompt appears on the last screen of selections.  Enter N for next to view the next screen.  Enter an E to exit the item selections. The cursor returns to the Enter Specific Item Number prompt.  Enter the computer assigned line number that corresponds with the desired item selection.  Enter P to go back one screen of items.  You may go back and forward as many screens as exist.

 

 

 

Enter Data  (Cont’d)

 

Sort By I'tem No., A'ssociated Item No. Or S'pecific  S          

 

When you have selected I for the item sort, the cursor is at the following prompt.

 

Beginning Item Number Or A’ll

 

Enter a beginning or specific item number.  Enter an A for All item numbers.  When specifying an item number or range, only those items are included.  (18 Alphanumeric)

 

Ending Item Number

 

The cursor only stops at this prompt when a beginning item number is entered.  Whatever was input as the beginning item number displays as the default ending item number.  A carriage return accepts the default.  This can be overridden, if desired.  Enter the desired ending item number.  If an ending number is input that is less than the beginning, the prompt Beginning Item Greater Than Ending appears.  The cursor returns for reinput.  (18 Alphanumeric)

 

When you have selected A for the associated item sort, the cursor is at the following prompt.

 

Beginning Associated Item Number Or A’ll

 

Enter a beginning or specific associated item number.  These are the item numbers that are associated to the main item number in the Model Association Table.  Enter an A for All item numbers.  When specifying an item number or range, only those items are included.  (18 Alphanumeric)

 

Ending Associated Item Number

 

The cursor only stops at this prompt when a beginning item number is entered.  Whatever was input as the beginning item number displays as the default ending item number.  A carriage return accepts the default.  This can be overridden, if desired.  Enter the desired ending item number.  If an ending number is input that is less than the beginning, the prompt Beginning Item Greater Than Ending appears.  The cursor returns for reinput.  (18 Alphanumeric)

 

 

 

Enter Data  (Cont’d)

 

Beginning Product Class Or A’ll

 

Enter a beginning or specific product class.  Enter an A for All product classes.  When specifying a product class or range, only the items or associated items (depending upon the selected sort) with a product class within the designated range are included..  (4 Digits Or A)

 

Ending Product Class

 

The cursor only stops at this prompt when a beginning product class is entered.  Whatever was input as the beginning product class displays as the default ending product class.  A carriage return accepts the default.  This can be overridden, if desired.  Enter the desired ending product class.  If an ending number is input that is less than the beginning, the prompt Beginning Product Class Greater Than Ending appears.  The cursor returns for reinput.  (4 Digits)

 

When you have chosen a range of items or a specific item or a range of product classes or a product class that does not have any model association records, the prompt No Model Association Records Found displays on the screen.  When the data is sent to the terminal and there are records, the cursor is at one of the two following prompts.

 

Display N'ext, Or E'nd:

Enter 'E' To End:

 

 

The first prompt appears if the items exceed one screen.  The second prompt appears when there is only one screen.  Enter N for next to view the next screen.  Entering N for next displays one of the two following prompts.

 

 

 

Enter Data  (Cont’d)

 

Entering N for next displays one of the two following prompts.

 

Display N'ext, P'revious, Or E'nd: N

Display P'revious, Or E'nd:

 

The first prompt appears until the last screen is accessed.  The second prompt displays when the last screen is accessed.  To view the next screen of data, enter a N for next or carriage return for the default of a N for next.  Enter a P for previous to go back one screen.  You may go back and forward as many screens as exist.

 

Display N'ext, Or E'nd:

Enter 'E' To End:

Display N'ext, P'revious, Or E'nd: N

Display P'revious, Or E'nd:

 

Enter an E to exit the display.  The prompt Do You Wish To Print To Printer (Y'es, N'o) appears.  Enter Y for yes and the inquiry is printed.  Enter N for no not to print the inquiry.

 

When the printing is completed or a no to not print is input, the cursor is at the following prompt.

 

Additional Inquiries (Y’es, N’o)

 

Enter Y to return to the input screen to allow more inquiries.  Enter a N for no to exit the program and return to the menu.

 

Print To T’erminal, P’rinter Or E’nd

 

When the inquiry is sent directly to a printer after the printing is completed, the following prompt appears.

 

Additional Inquiries (Y'es, N'o)

 

Enter Y to return to the input screen to allow more inquiries.  Enter a N for no to exit the program and return to the menu.

 

 

 

Results 

The following information is included for each item number and it’s associated item.

 

Item Number  The full item number.

 

Item Description  The full item description.

 

Associated Item Number  The full associated item number and description.

 

Model:  The complete model number from the Model Association File.

 

Copy Yld  The defined copy yield from the Model Association File.

 

Yld Time  The yield time from the Model Association File.  Days or months are included.

 

Override P.C.  The override product class number from the Model Association File.

 

Svc Param  A Y or N to the service parameters prompt from the Model Association File.

 

The same information that displays on the screen is printed.

 

 

 

Results 

 

The following are examples of the model association inquiry/report by item, associated item, and specific item.

Item Number Sort

 

 

 

 

 

Results  (Cont’d)

 

Associated Item Sort

 

 

Specific Item