Incremental changes from the initial release of 4.20.019* through the initial release of 4.20.020 are outlined below.
* Some of the changes listed were released as updates to 4.20.019 systems.
See Features & Enhancements in PowerShift 4.20 for more about PowerShift 4.20.
The names of new programs are preceded by * (asterisk); the parenthetical code that follows each description is a tracking code: PDEVnnnn is the notation for 4.20; P410nnnn indicates the change was also available as an update to PowerShift 4.10.028.
Messages that print on documents (set up in Document Message Maintenance - TRST) can include color and italics, bold & expanded text. (PDEV8116, 8222)
BLUP: PO Number Lookup
The Type column displays the order type description rather than a 3-character
code. (PDEV8319)
BLUVMM: Vendor Item Lookup
Available when you enter a PO line, the lookup lists items from
the vendor that are set up in Vendor Price Maintenance (VMM). (PDEV8254)
Added selection by date added. (PDEV8126)
The date and register that last posted to the account are now displayed. The last date changed that was previously displayed could have been misleading for accounts with no activity since it reflected when GL Period-End Closing (GME) was last run. (PDEV8132)
The ability to import and view imported files was added. (PDEV8191)
Added the Make/Buy/Kit flag and Item Code to file output. (PDEV8197)
The ability to import and view imported files was added. (PDEV8191)
The ability to import and view imported files was added. (PDEV8191)
A program option (maintained in User Options Maintenance - UOPT) disables the Inspect all and Stock all buttons. (PDEV8154)
New Program option: Include
last purchase information?
If selected, the last PO, PO line, vendor number, vendor name, vendor
item number and unit cost from the PO is printed. File output does
not include last purchase information. (PDEV8076)
A confirmation message is displayed if the specified receiver was created more than 30 days ago. (PDEV8364)
A receiver can be reversed if nothing on it has been inspected or stocked. (PDEV8169)
When a manufacturing order is selected, the Order drill now displays the initial Material Usage Inquiry (MUQ) screen rather than the components list. (PDEV8402)
New Program option: Include
reqs in On order qty?
By default, the option is selected. If the option is cleared, the on
order quantity displayed on the initial screen and when you click
Branch will
exclude requisitions.
(PDEV8171)
The date the order was picked was added to the manufacturing usage drill. (PDEV8181)
A component's Qty required is the shortage; i.e., zero is reported if there is enough of its parent to cover the build quantity.(PDEV8221)
The Order drill in demand pegging now displays the initial Material Usage Inquiry (MUQ) screen rather than the components list. (PDEV8402)
The Print button prints the displayed tag to the MRB tag device using the MRB tag label specified in System Options Maintenance (XM) Inventory Control Options. (PDEV8160)
An additional Component print order option summarizes component requirements and prints them by warehouse and bin location. (PDEV8242)
If the sales order demand field in Manufacturing Order Maintenance (MIM) is populated, the customer name is printed on shop paper whether or not you select the Print demand orders Program option. (PDEV8186)
A Re-open button was added to the component list and the component maintenance screens. (PDEV8063)
The Pre-assign button was removed; use the Ctrl info to display pre-assigned control numbers. (PDEV8286)
A program option on the component maintenance screen enables an advisory message that displays if you exit without having picked all obligated components. (PDEV8313)
1099 Print supports printing the 1099-MISC with "box 10" attorney/legal services. (PDEV8792)
The displayed eligible discount amount no longer changes to zero when an eligible invoice is selected for payment. (PDEV8326)
The check date defaults to today's date. (PDEV8312)
When an order completes the quantity specified in a contract, an advisory email is sent to the customer service rep (specified in Customer Maintenance - CM). (PDEV8791)
Added sort and selection by date wanted. (PDEV8063)
A Program2 options tab was added to support printing of certificates of origin. (PDEV8119)
Ship date printed below the order date was replaced with the words Shpmt created. (PDEV8155)
Date wanted, customer PO, sales organization and terms were added. To accommodate the additional information, the report prints in landscape orientation. (PDEV8145, 8166)
The first ordered date & quantity and the last ordered date & quantity display in the list of items on a contract. (PDEV8102)
GL organization, account number and reference display in the list of a customer's adjustments. (PDEV8392)
The date was removed from the maintenance screen; posting is based on the batch header date. (PDEV8399)
Displays repetitive billing history for the customer you specify. (PDEV8350)
Order and line number were added. (PDEV8350)
The RBS history button on the detail display drills to Repetitive Billing History Inquiry (RBHI). (PDEV8350)
Added sort by deposit date. (PDEV8126)
The words Send remittance to were changed to Remit to. (PDEV8381)
Ship-to address 1 and ship-to city were added to file output. (PDEV8218)
Clarified criteria descriptions. (PDEV8266)
Added sub folder to the list of document types. (PDEV8397)
You can specify different resale licenses for tax authority 1 and authorities 2-9. (PDEV8257)
When you print, you can opt to include UOM conversion detail. (PDEV8161)
The ability to import and view imported files was added. (PDEV8191)
A 1099 type was added to support the 1099-MISC with "box 10" payments for legal services. (PDEV8191)
The type of order displays below the PO date. For replacement POs, the associated MRB tag and original PO numbers are also displayed. (PDEV8175, 8281)
The quantity committed is included in the display when you click Detail on a replacement PO line. (PDEV8370)
The split line and blanket copy functions are no longer available from the list of PO lines. Instead, select the line to copy, click the Copy/Blanket button and then click Blanket. (PDEV8305)
Limited maintenance is allowed on replacement POs (i.e., those created when goods are returned for replacement in Rejected Material Disposition - MRB). Selecting the new Create separate replacement PO? system option enables full maintenance. (PDEV8173, 8270)
Additional information is displayed in the list of PO lines: a check mark in the Insp? column shows that the item requires inspection; a check mark in the Non-stk? column indicates a non-inventory item. (PDEV8200)
The original PO number is printed on replacement POs (i.e., for receipts returned to the vendor in Rejected Material Disposition - MRB). (PDEV8200)
Promised date was added. (PDEV8395)
Additional information is displayed in the list of a vendor's remit-to addresses: email, financial institution, and whether or not it is for ACH payments. (PDEV8204)
New Program option: List open
manufacturing requirements?
If selected, manufacturing orders that have an open requirement for
the received item are listed below the receiver line. (PDEV7817)
The information printed in the top left corner was shifted right to allow for stapling. (PDEV8239)
New Program option: List open
manufacturing requirements?
If selected, manufacturing orders that have an open requirement for
the received item are listed below the receiver line. (PDEV7817)
Added sort and selection by date stocked. (PDEV8158)
The order type description is displayed in the list of shipments. (PDEV8292)
The Order button displays the purchase order. (PDEV8261)
Accounts Receivable Options:
Repetitive billing category required? and Use qty to calculate RBS billing amount? were added to support repetitive billing enhancements. (PDEV8350)
Selecting Clear unused deposits for closed order? removes unapplied deposits from orders that are otherwise closed when the AR Invoice Register (RR) is updated. (PDEV7045)
Order Processing Options
Default destination customer? was added to handle sales tax on orders sent to freight forwarders for shipment. (PDEV8151)
Purchasing Options:
Selecting Single receiver per line? creates a separate receiver for each PO line received. (PDEV8170)
Selecting Create separate replacement PO? creates a replacement purchase order in addition to a vendor shipment when a rejected PO receipt is returned for replacement. (PDEV8270)
See also New System Options.