AGRIS Customer Documentation

AGRIS 19.3.0 ReadMe

AGRIS Product Suite |  ReadMe  |  Version 19.3.0

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1 General Information

This document provides general product availability information and briefly summarizes the AGRIS Product Suite 19.3.0 software update. Use the information contained in this document to learn about the latest changes available for the AGRIS agribusiness management system (AGRIS).


The current update of AGRIS is available to existing AGRIS customers on versions 9.5.0.x and higher. You can obtain the upgrade files from one of the following locations:

  • AGRIS Installation CD

  • My Account Knowledge Base

1.1 Product Information

Product Name:

AGRIS Agribusiness Management System – AGRIS 19.3.0

Version:

Version 19.3.0 Distribution Build 101, Application Build 110

Date:

10-DEC-2019

1.2 Documentation

Support and technical installation documentation for the AGRIS 19.3.0 release is located at the Technical Info page.

1.3 Upgrading From Earlier Versions of AGRIS

Note:  If you are migrating from AGRIS Versions 9.4.6 or earlier, please contact Greenstone Technical Support. Conversions from V9.4.6 or earlier are not supported in this upgrade.

1.3.1 Pervasive® PSQL™

If you have not updated your Pervasive® PSQL™ Engine to a supported version, a message appears during the AGRIS upgrade process, advising you to update your Pervasive software.
Click HERE to download supported versions of Pervasive® PSQL™.

1.4 Special Considerations for this Release

The information contained in this section is provided as supplemental detail about Microsoft® Windows® and Pervasive® PSQL™ to help guide you in installing or upgrading to the latest version of AGRIS.

1.4.1 Pervasive® PSQL™

Pervasive® PSQL™ v11 and later database engine releases do not allow license "stacking," but rather require user count increases on both the Server and Workgroup database engines.

1.4.2 Payroll – Tax Tables

Attention Payroll users:
Please download the latest tax tables after installing this version for the latest changes. Please contact the Technical Assistance Center if you need assistance with this automated download process.

2 AGRIS 19.3.0 Update Information

The information contained in this section provides insight into the new features and improvements available, as well as issues that Greenstone corrected in this version of AGRIS.  The modules (i.e., "Component/s") that contain changes are listed next to the Key and Summary of what was added, enhanced, or fixed.

2.1 Enhancements

The list of enhancements below is sorted by Component (i.e., module) then by Key.  The "Key" in blue-bold are hyperlinked to more information.  

Component/s

Issue key

Summary

Custom field (Release Notes and benefits)

Component/s

Issue key

Summary

Custom field (Release Notes and benefits)

ACP

AGS-1419

Ability to print a check straight from a Manual Voucher 

Reduce time and effort to pay a vendor upon receipt of items.

ACP, GRN

AGS-4581

Disbursement Setup Option- Require TIN/FEIN before Disbursement can be created.

  • Maximize the ability to control disbursements to only those that have completed a W-9 form.

  • Reduce IRS fines for 1099's that are missing Tax Identification Numbers for new customers. 

  • Reduce effort to accurately process 1099-PATR forms with per unit retain amounts.

  • Reduce time and effort to collect W-9 forms by preventing the disbursement of the check.  

ACP

AGS-9539

Ability to print a check straight from a Stock Addition

Reduce time and effort to pay a vendor upon receipt of items.  

ACP, PAT, PAY

AGS-10241

Regulatory:  Support printing and e-filing of information tax forms for 2019 (for processing in 2020) including 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-MISC, 1099-PATR and W-2.

Minimize time and effort to comply with 2019 tax year regulatory reporting requirements.

ACR

AGS-6300

Automatically Attach Invoices (from AttachToo) to A/R Statements 

Minimize time and effort to distribute invoices with Accounts Receivable Statements.  This improvement allows you to create a PDF file that includes the statement with all of the related invoices appended to the statement.  

ACR

AGS-9665

A/R Statements - Allow statement details to be sorted by Shipment Date instead of Invoice Date

Maximize flexibility to sort invoice lines in way that helps the customer to better understand the statement.  This enhancement allows statement forms to display the invoice lines in either invoice date order or shipment date order.

AGY

AGS-9325

Agrian Integration - Implement TLS 1.2 (Transport Layer Security)

  • Maximize your ability to comply with regulatory requirements related to shipping of hazardous materials. 

  • Maximize security by utilizing recent transport standards.

ActiveReports, SYS

AGS-9530

ActiveReports 13 Upgrade

Maximize ability to improve output using latest reporting and form design technology, including:

  • Condensed Characters - set rate to which width of characters can shrink without impacting height of characters

  • New bar code symbologies support

  • Faster Report Rendering (i.e., 2x faster first page load times, 1.5x faster PDF export file generation, 60% smaller peak memory footprint)

  • Composite Charts (visualizations with multiple Y-axes; plot several metrics & merge line, bar, & area plots on same chart)

  • PDF Rendering Extension Enhancements - improves PDF file size & exports reports faster

AGY, FMB

AGS-9519

New Blend Audit Spreadsheet

New Standard Reports > Blend Audit Report - add a standard spreadsheet export with Acres (i.e., let spreadsheet pivots tables do subtotals by Blend or Customer & grand total to show a summary by Batch with totals).

BENEFITS:

  • Reduce time and effort to research blends and batches containing certain products.

  • Reduce time and effort to research blends and batches containing certain custom applied products.

  • Reduce time and effort to see the totals for batches that were done during a certain period of time OR done for a certain customer for a certain period of time.

  • Maximize ability to use and analyze acreage (i.e., "Crop Area" and "Crop Area UOM") associated with blends. 

AT2

AGS-1350

AttachToo - Ability to archive or hide an attachment that is accidentally attached to a transaction

  • Simplify the process of cleaning up an attachment accidentally associated with a transaction. 

  • Improve clarity of the correct attachments relating to a transaction.

  • Assure complete audit trail of all attachments.

  • Maximize the ability to comply with record retention policies.

AT2, Web Service

AGS-8451

Ability for the grower to download documents from AttachToo

  • Reduce time and effort for merchant from receiving phone calls to send by mail or email, any forms they've uploaded and saved to AT2

  • Add convenience and expand the amount of documents that growers can access.

AT2

AGS-9851

Ability to record Note to capture reason why an AttachToo document is being deleted

Maximize ability to document the reason for deleting an attachment.

BNK

AGS-8814

ACH CoBank report - NACHA report - provide option to auto-reconcile transactions

Reduce time and effort to reconcile ACH transactions.

CFT

AGS-9602

AGRO EDI - provide Commodity Code and Net Units for Deferred Payment Contract that feeds into ExamHand

  • Minimize time and effort during grain examinations.

  • Improve the ExamHand integration by providing additional information for A/P Vouchers in the EDI.DAT file.

DB Engine

AGS-9333

Distributed Tuning Object (DTO) optimization for AGRIS configurations where the COM server is not the database server

Improve reliability and performance of web service messages.

DRS

AGS-9675

Data Replication Service - Update Default Discount Tables

 Data Replication Service - Update Default Discount Tables 
** oneWeigh must be on 19.3 or later. 

GRN

AGS-5243

New Hedge Position Report Extended by Futures Month

  • Save time and effort by only showing the futures month

  • Improve clarity and conciseness of information when analyzing positions by futures months

  • Maximize flexibility to easily see position 3 years out 

GRN

AGS-6768

Settlements > Settlement Maintenance - select all button &/or ability to select multiple delivery sheets to re-open

When using a delivery sheet for each ticket per application, this will:

  • Reduce time and effort to reopen and correct something on every ticket.

  • Simplify and improve understanding of which applications have already been reopened when doing this process from Settlement Maintenance. 

GRN

AGS-9151

New standard Advanced report to show tickets applied to contracts by day

Minimize time and effort to understand which tickets are applied to a contract.

GRN

AGS-9167

Grain Check Form designer - New standard grain check form in check, stub, stub layout that matches the standard AP check form

  • Maximize ability to communicate relevant grain check information to the farmer / grower from the Grain package.

  • Increase consistency of check form information between the Accounts Payable and Grain modules.  

GRN, SYS

AGS-9420

Enforce dependencies in extended option setup for Foreign Currency

Minimize time to apply / setup the Foreign Currency extended option. 

GRN

AGS-9459

Settlement Form - show original grades and discounts on settlement form when a delivery sheet application is reopened and re-settled

Reduce time and effort to understand changes when a delivery sheet application is re-opened and re-settled.

GRN

AGS-9777

Additional Option When Applying Tickets From Hold & Averaging the Grades (via question "Do You Want To Update The Default Values ?" when the defaults are changed)

Reduce errors and minimize rework during the Apply From Hold process.  

GRN

AGS-9893

binSight Integration - Add Hauler ID and Hauler Description to Update Product Movement message on ticket edits

binSight Integration - Add Hauler ID and Hauler Description to Update Product Movement message on ticket edits

INV

AGS-4580

Subitem Search - Bring Subitem Search into a grid instead of a toggle search

Reduce the time and effort to see information and select the applicable subitem.

INV

AGS-7767

Item Maintenance - Ability to update all locations when a change is made to the item in one location 

  • Reduce time and effort to update inventory items across all locations.

  • Maximize accuracy of inventory item information across all locations.

INV

AGS-9264

Invoicing Setup Options - new "Allow Delivery Tickets Over Credit Limit With No Additional Prompt ?" setup option (now separate from Invoices setup option)

Increase flexibility to control credit limits and related secured overrides on Delivery Tickets differently from Invoices.   

INV

AGS-9641

Item Maintenance - After selecting other locations and proceeding to next step, allow user to go back to select locations screen to change which should change--now it gets rid of it voids all locations & goes back to item select)

  • Reduce time and effort to update inventory items across all locations.

  • Maximize accuracy of inventory item information across all locations.

LDG

AGS-7528

Ability to automatically reverse in the next period an imported journal entry

Reduce time and effort to reverse month-end journal entries for accruals.

ONE

AGS-1736

Scale Setup - Add ability to assign Scale Number by the position in Interface Setup

Add ability to assign Scale Number by the position in Interface Setup

ONE

AGS-5760

Interface Setup - Separate IP address and port number fields into their own text boxes and database columns

Interface Setup - Separate IP address and port number fields into their own text boxes and database columns

ONE

AGS-8900

Delivery Ticket Entry - Notification of COD when creating ticket

Delivery Ticket Entry - Notification of COD when creating ticket

ONE

AGS-9189

Ticket Entry - Ability to display Name/Address user defined general information fields 1-3

Ticket Entry - Ability to display Name/Address user defined general information fields 1-3

ONE

AGS-9268

Drivers License Interface - Add a function to populate first name then last name

Drivers License Interface - Add a function to populate first name then last name

ONE

AGS-9269

Forms Router - Ability to capture a driver license scan if available, else capture a signature, print a different form to a different printer based on the capture device used

Forms Router - Ability to capture a driver license scan if available, else capture a signature, print a different form to a different printer based on the capture device used

ONE

AGS-9479

Message Board - Modify initialization commands sent to Fusion brand message boards

Modify initialization commands sent to Fusion brand message boards

ONE

AGS-9524

Advanced Reports - Auto-ID Export Report - Ability to generate Auto ID Load Orders from Inventory Sales Orders

Advanced Reports - Auto-ID Export Report - Ability to generate Auto ID Load Orders from Inventory Sales Orders

ONE

AGS-9545

Kiosk Reprint - NCD Push Notification Hardware - Clear buffered messages from device when connecting

Kiosk Reprint - NCD Push Notification Hardware - Clear buffered messages from device when connecting

ONE

AGS-9605

Auto ID - Last Load Recall - Update defaults when On-Line Ticket Update is OFF

Auto ID - Last Load Recall - Update defaults when On-Line Ticket Update is OFF

ONE

AGS-9653

Auto-Gen Direct Haul Tickets - Set Workstation Created field to the current station rather than the station on the first ticket

Auto-Gen Direct Haul Tickets - Set Workstation Created field to the current station rather than the station on the first ticket

ONE

AGS-9688

Audit Log - Ability to report original data and changed data when securing Remarks with Biometric Security



ONE

AGS-9887

RFID - Preserve secondary and tertiary field entry state on re-reads of the primary field

RFID - Preserve secondary and tertiary field entry state on re-reads of the primary field

ONE

AGS-10306

Auto-ID - Show unit decimal amount in popup message instead of rounding up

Auto-ID - Show unit decimal amount in popup message instead of rounding up

ONE

AGS-10307

Auto-ID Maintenance - Ability to enter decimals in unit fields

Auto-ID Maintenance - Ability to enter decimals in unit fields

ONE

AGS-10360

Ticket Post - Show in system tray when closed



ONE

AGS-10361

Auto-Id Maintenance - Ability to retain splits when clearing a ticket split group

Auto-Id Maintenance - Ability to retain splits when clearing a ticket split group


ONE

AGS-10391

Auto-Id Maintenance - Add From Ticket - Make Farm/Field and Ticket Split Group optional when defaulting from a ticket

Auto-Id Maintenance - Add From Ticket - Make Farm/Field and Ticket Split Group optional when defaulting from a ticket

PAT

AGS-5588

Patronage > Report Manager > Advanced Reports > Print Standard Reports > Stock/Equity Balance Export Spreadsheet: Ability to see balance in a separate column for each equity type

Reduce time and effort to use and see the balances by equity type.  

PAT

AGS-8240

Ability to prevent accidental "Y" to correct stock credit balances

Maximize accuracy of equity (stock credit) balances by controlling who can "correct" stock credit balances.

PAT

AGS-9478

Pass Through Credits - Add option 9) Investment Credit

Reduce time and effort to process Investment Credits.

PAT

AGS-9797

New standard Patronage Transaction Audit Detail Spreadsheet

Minimize time and effort to analyze patronage transactions.

PAT

AGS-10403

2019 form 1099-PATR - support via an import the new Box 7 that "Shows the amount of the qualified payments on which the cooperative computed its 199A(g) deduction."

Minimize time and effort to comply with 2019 tax year regulatory reporting requirements.

PAY

AGS-10228

2020 Withholdings - Due to tax changes, change how taxable income is calculated:  Allow employer to figure withholding based on withholding method of choice (i.e., Percentage Method tables or Wage Bracket Method tables)

Maximize flexibility to support updated withholding calculation methods / tables for employees in 2020.


Security, SYS

AGS-8142

Ability to import System Security spreadsheet into AGRIS with changes

  • Reduce time and effort to update security settings for existing users.

  • Reduce time and effort to add security for new users.

Security, SYS

AGS-10027

Adjustments to Security Report / Import driven by user experience

  • Reduce time and effort to update security settings for existing users.

  • Reduce time and effort to add security for new users.



2.2 Corrected Issues

Please CLICK HERE to see the related Greenstone Community Article showing a spreadsheet of the Enhancements and Corrected Issues.

2.3 Open Issues Under Investigation

Please CLICK HERE to see the related Greenstone Community Article showing the list of Open Issues Under Investigation.

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