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  1. Using Full SQL Server Instead of SQL Express

    Q.  I have my own full version of SQL Server and would like to use that instead of MSDE or SQL Express to run Agvance. Are there any special instructions? A.  There are a few things to keep in mind: You will need to set an SA password (it doesn...
  2. Converting Prior Year Data

    Q.  Do I need to convert previous years' datasets to the new version of Agvance when I convert my current year? A.  In order to run reports over prior years, those datasets will have to be converted. If this data is not converted when running the...
  3. Updating Agvance Mobile Energy

    Overview After Agvance v7.0.23980 or newer is installed on all devices, upon logging into Agvance Mobile Energy, the AME version is verified and compared with the Agvance version being accessed from the Home Office. Setup Upon logging i...
  4. Installing Agvance with Command Line Parameters and a Scheduled Task

    Q.  Can Agvance be installed silently using command line parameters and a scheduled task? A.  The Agvance installation process uses a standard Windows Installer MSI wrapped in a standard InstallShield Setup.exe . Because of this any of the comma...
  5. Serial Over IP Device Setup with IP Address Only

    The following document details the setup process for Serial Over IP devices using only the IP Address. Setup After the device is plugged into the network, insert the DVD into the machine. Open the Devolinx device folder, and navigate to the CONFI...
  6. Error Root Element is Missing

    Q.  The error message Root Element is Missing is displaying when trying to open Agvance: Th e error appears before the Agvance login screen.  Selecting OK will close the program. A.  This error occurs when the User.config file has beco...
  7. Changing Desktop Settings

    Q.  If you have the properties of your Desktop settings set to Large Fonts , there are places in Agvance, especially grids, where the the information doesn't quite fit into the predefined box, and when you click in the box, some of the information...
  8. Ithaca iTherm280 Installation and Configuration

    The following document explains the installation and configuration process for an Ithaca iTherm280 receipt printer. Setup Download the drivers for the iTherm280. Unzip the folder and install the printer as a normal Windows printer. Note : The...
  9. Setup Instructions for APG Cash Drawer with 484A Serial Interface

    The Cash Drawer connects to the POS computer using a 9-pin DB9 serial cable. Agvance can send a set of special codes to the Cash Drawer that will cause it to open. Open Codes for APG Cash Drawer Send the Open Drawer command by selecting Open D...
  10. IAP - Independent Agribusiness Professionals

    IAP is a buying group made up of many independent dealerships primarily but not exclusively in the western states. The following web site gives more information about them and lists their members: Independent Agribusiness Professionals ...