Dispatch - Build Convoy

This function allows you to build convoys on your handheld scanner. To do this:

  1. Select the Shipments menu.
  2. Select the Dispatch menu.
  3. Select Build.
  4. Select Build Convoy. The new convoy screen is displayed.
  5. Enter the Mission name.
  6. Select the type of transponder you are using in the Transp Type field.
  7. Enter the Transponder number.
  8. Now that you've entered your convoy level information, you can begin entering information for your first stop on the convoy. Enter the Stop #.
  9. Enter the Mark For.
  10. Next, select the Drop Mode. You may choose either Camp Drop or RUC Delivery.
  11. Enter the Camp/RUC. This is the name of the camp or the RUC.
  12. Next, be sure to Save your changes.
  13. Now that you've entered information about your stop for this mission, it's time to add items to this stop. These could be boxes or other items with an RF tag. Select the Mission and Stop from the grid by clicking on it.
  14. With your Stop selected, press the +RF Tag button.
  15. You'll see the Load Convoy Items screen. The top part of the screen is grayed out, with the previously entered information. Enter the RF Tag number.
  16. Next, enter or scan the TCN number.
  17. The Piece # is filled in for you, but you may change it if needed.
  18. Be sure to Save your changes.
  19. You may continue entering all the items for this stop. Select Done when you are finished.
  20. You will return to the New Convoy screen. You may continue adding more stops by entering steps 8 through 17. When you are finished, be sure to select Save and then Done.
  21. You will return to the Dispatch Shipments screen. Use the X in the top right corner to return to the main screen.
  22. From the main screen, select Data and then Send to PC.

The buttons towards the bottom perform the following functions:

Remove - Removes the selected stop from this convoy.

+RF Tag - Allows you to add a shipment with an RF Tag and TCN to this stop.

Save - Saves the new record or changes made to the currently displayed record.

Done - Takes you back to the container level screen. Select Done when you have finished entering boxes for this container.


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