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  1. Bar Code Scanners

    Bar Code Scanners are alternative keyboard entry devices. Most bar code scanners should be able to read barcodes created in Agvance. Two options are: Opticon by American Microsystems, LTD - www.amltd.com PSC Duet Dual Scan Kit - www.systemid....
  2. Quick Tickets Supported Hardware

    Barcode scanners, specialized receipt printers, cash drawers, and touch screen monitors are key components of most Point of Sale systems. Agvance supports a wide variety of POS hardware. Contact SSI support for assistance if you need help deciding w...
  3. Using a USB to Serial Port Adapter

    How should the Agvance Scale Interface or Grain Scale Interface be set up to communicate with the computer? Setup When running the Agvance Scale Interface or Grain Scale Interface, the best option for communication is to plug the serial cable for ...
  4. URLs Needed for Access to Common Agvance Web Services

    There may be additional URLs to which a user might need access. For example, several interfaces require access to specific URLs. In most cases, these interfaces have a setup area to set up the URL. These may be different for different customers. ...
  5. SQL Server Installation

    Agvance uses an instance of Microsoft SQL Server to store business data. However, SQL Server is not included as part of the Agvance install download. A copy of SQL Server may be purchased from a software vendor, or download the free SQL Server Expre...
  6. PrintBoss Overview

    Q.  What is PrintBoss, and how is it used? A.  PrintBoss is a check printing solution developed by Wellspring Software that allows checks to be printed on blank or partially pre-printed check stock. PrintBoss displays as an option in the list o...
  7. Agvance Disaster Recovery

    The following article provides information on how to create a disaster recovery plan for Agvance. The article covers topics such as determining how much downtime your company can tolerate, creating backups of data, and restoring database images. It ...
  8. Scale Interface Hardware Configurations

    Q.  What are the different hardware configurations for running the Agvance Agronomy and Grain Scale Interfaces, and the pros and cons for each type of setup? A.   Disconnected In a disconnected arrangement, the scale computer is a standalone wo...
  9. Restricted Use Pesticides Default County Setup

    Q.  What is the significance of using the Setup Default Counties button for the Restricted Use Pesticides report? A.  The Restricted Use Pesticide report uses the default county established for sales if certain information is not available. If a...
  10. No Valid Agvance Login

    The following error message may display after double-clicking on the Agvance icon and before the login screen appears: You do not have a valid login for Agvance. Please contact your supervisor for access. The database may be set to automatically...