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Application Server
4.4. Inventory Download Operations
The Automated procedure for downloading inventory information from the Handheld Portable
Reader is enabled by the automatic transfer mode. This provides an automatic method of starting
the download sequence without initiation from the Handheld Portable Reader Operations Screen.
The transfer is automatically started by properly docking a Handheld Portable Reader base in the
docking station. The figure below illustrates the beginning of a transfer sequence.
Figure 4-9: Han matic Transfer
Downloading information automatically from the Handheld Portable Reader requires little active
participation by the Library staff. You can monitor the automatic downloading process by
watching the corresponding screens on the Application Server monitor.
Once the Handheld Portable Reader is properly docked, the screen will display a message
recognizing the proper docking. By looking at the Transfer Status Display on the right side of the
screen you can follow the transfer process step by step.
The screen shows the information transfer process beginning, the transfer process in progress, and
the completion of the transfer process. Upon completion of the file transfer from the Handheld
Portable Reader to the Application Server, the file is normally converted to the inventory file
format used by the Circulation System. It is then copied to a directory where it is available for the
Circulation System's Inventory application to copy and process (using FTP). Additionally, since
the entire process is done automatically, it will show you that the Handheld Portable Reader has
been cleared of data and is being reset for future use. Click Close to remove the Handheld
Portable Reader Operations screen.
dheld Portable Reader Operations Screen - Auto
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