GS:System Settings

This window displays the System Settings window (The Master Whistle Settings).

The settings are broken up into tab pages accessible by using the function key (F1, F2, etc.) or its alternate, Ctrl-F and the corresponding page number (eg Ctrl-F, 2). Some of the settings may be on different tabs, depending on the system and the version of Whistle that is being used.

The settings are as follows :

DB Name - inputfield

This setting takes the Database Name.

DB User - inputfield

This setting takes the Database Username assigned to Whistle.

DB Pass - inputfield

This setting takes the Database Password assigned to the DB User.

DB Type - scrollfield

This setting declares the Database type (Sql Server or Informix).

Debug - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will run in debug mode.

Use Tasking - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will use tasking functionality.

Use DayCode - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will use DayCodes where appropriate.

Use MQ - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will use MQ messaging where appropriate.

Turn off over full pallet warning - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will turn off the over-full pallet warning message boxes.

Adage Version - scrollfield

This setting is to declare the ERP system type and version.

Use Adage Lots - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will use Adage ERP lots in conjunction with Whistle lot tracking.

Rollback transaction if print fails? - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will rollback database transactions should a related print request fail.

Mailserver IP - inputfield

This setting takes a mailserver IP address for outgoing mail messages.

WSL Server IP - inputfield

This setting takes the Whistle Server IP address for connectivity.

PrintServer IP - inputfield

This setting takes the printserver IP address for outgoing print requests.

ATF Path - inputfield

This setting takes the file path for outbound middle-ware transaction files.

Handheld Lines - inputfield

This setting takes the line-number maximum for handheld displays.

Handheld Columns - inputfield

This setting takes the column-number maximum for handheld displays.

Turn off over full pallet warning - checkbox

When this option is turned on, the messages warning about an over full pallet will be prevented from displaying.

Hard Hold Location - inputfield

This setting takes an ERP stock location for the corresponding Hard Holds in Whistle. This is usually a non-nettable stock location where inventory is specifically moved when hard holding inventory.

Move to Deleted bin instead of purge - checkbox

With this option turned on, container pallets that are quashed are moved to the “deleted” bin instead of being permanently purged from the container record tables.

Num. of Report Prod Tab Fields - inputfield

This setting takes the number of report production tab fields the users want available.

Auto fill-in origin bin - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will auto-fill the bin location of all tracking numbers input by the user instead of requiring their entry for verification.

Ultralite

track# - inputfield: This setting is the starting value for the Ultralite tracking numbers to be used in conjunction with Ultralite functionality.

Do IBP interfaces - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will send ASN’s to IBP customers.

IBP Path - inputfield

This setting is the file path location for outbound IBP customer ASN’s to be placed in.

Cache Server IP - inputfield

This setting is the location for the cache server IP address. Typically this is set to “local”.

AutoFind Untracked Lot - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will auto-find lot numbers of untracked item when appropriate.

Do TARGET interfaces - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will send ASN’s to Target customers.

Target Path - inputfield

This setting is the file path location for outbound Target customer ASN’s to be placed in.

Allow user to overfill bin - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will allow the overfilling of a bin volume.

Check lot codes on loading - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will activate a lot specification matching system prior to making Loads. This feature requires setup.

Num. of Issue Prod Tab Fields - inputfield

This setting is the number of tab screen fields available for the Production Issue window.

Warn on overfill bin - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will warn the user with a message box when a bin is about to be overfilled.

Empty bins on picking - checked

With this option turned on, Whistle’s picking logic will prefer empty bins over FIFO (First in First out) bins.

No Lowercase - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will not allow the use of lower case entries.

OutsourcedProdPlant - inputfield

This setting, if filled, will trigger a new menu selection called “Outsourced Prod” which appears on the Production Menu. The Outsourced Production window operates similarly to the standard Report Production window, however, the production transaction that is committed takes place in the context of the plant that is specified as the OutsourceProdPlant with the output becoming inventory in the users local plant. Example : Back-flushing will occur in Plant 2, but the new pallet will be in Plant 1.

Adaptive Binfield checkdigit - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will print half of a bin label with a check-digit, half without.

Case Pick - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will turn on the case picking functionality.

Days To Keep Log - inputfield

This setting is used to specify the length of days to keep log file entries before being trimmed.

Prefer Put Empty Single - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle’s picking logic will prefer an empty bin over an otherwise optimal location.

Ignore pallet qty on putaway - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle’s putaway logic will not prefer to put away a partial pallet (non-full pallet) in a bin that normally only holds a single pallet.

Intra-container print delay - inputfield

This setting holds the value in milliseconds to delay a print action based on some printer’s individual needs.

Allow decimal qty for all uoms - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will allow decimal quantities to be used for all UOM conversions.

Auto save screens for user - checkbox

With this option turned on, Whistle will auto-save screen data for each user.

Auto span SO lines for identical items - checkbox

With this setting turned on, Whistle will split the loaded quantity between two same product sales order lines. Otherwise, all quantity will go to the first order line for the product.

Settings Password - inputfield

This setting is used to specify the password for all settings windows.

IsUltra - checkbox

When this setting is turned on, Ultra is enabled.

Ultra

track# - textfield: This setting is the starting value for adding new tracks when Ultra is running. The default value is 1000.

UltraCounter - textfield

When Ultra is running, this is used as the counter, since the database cannot be accessed to find the counter variable stored there. Default is "0".

UltraRetryMin - textfield

When Ultra is running, this value is how often Ultra attempts to reconnect to the database, in minutes. Default is "5".

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