Import files
- Complete file import (PMORGExx.DAT)
This is a total replacement of the entire existing database.
- Incremental file import (PMOGI1xx.DAT and
PMOGI2xx.DAT)This is order data that replaces or adds to the existing database.Note: Existing records in the database can be updated with this interface file, but not deleted.
- Job report file import (PMJBUFxx.DAT)You can use the job reporting import file to modify values in existing fields. The job report import file uses the same layout as order import files.Note: Existing records in the database can be updated with this interface file, but not deleted.
- A check of the formal record layout for all field types.
- A check to see if certain field values have been allowed.
- A check to see if the records are sequenced correctly.
- Warnings referring to capacity data (for example that a work center was not defined correctly).
M3 SWB records all errors and warnings due to bad data in the import file in the spool file. If any records have been dropped during data input, then these records are listed in the PMORGSxx.DAT file (scrap file).
After a file has specified M3 SWB, a network check function is performed. This function checks the validity of the relationship between orders and calculates low-level codes and internal priorities. These codes and priorities control the sequence in which orders are scheduled during automatic finite capacity scheduling. You can also invoke these functions independently. This, for example, enables you to check manual or incremental modifications or to redo internal priority calculations.