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Distributed Data Processing-Exchange Files

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Master Computer to Slave Computer-Create the Initial Exchange File

Load the Exchange File on the Slave Computer

Process the Exchange File on the Slave Computer

Program Features Available on the Slave Computer

 

 

Post Results on the Slave Computer

Slave Computer to Master Computer-Create Exchange File

Load the Exchange File on the Master Computer

Process the Exchange File on the Master Computer

 

Synchronize Date and Time

 

Master Computer to Slave Computer
Create the Initial Exchange File

  • On the master computer, click Go to > Distributed Data Processing > Create.
  • Click the Clear and create new file radio button.
  • Select the second radio button for All Exhibitors under Exhibitor Exchange Selection.  This allows people using the slave computers to enter an exhibitor in any department.
  • Highlight all the departments by clicking the All button.
  • Click the Create/Append Exchange File button.
  • When the progress bars are done, click the Exit button.
  • The exchange file is saved on the computer's hard drive in the C:\CKV\Dataxfer folder.
  • Next, the exchange file is copied from the hard drive to the diskette.
  • Click Exchange > Copy File(s) to Diskette.
  • Insert the diskette.  Click the Check Floppy Drive/Diskette button.
  • Click the List Files button to see what files are on the diskette.  You can switch diskettes if you do not want to delete the files that are on the diskette.
  • Click the Clear Floppy Diskette button to remove files.  When files are not listed on the diskette, you do not need to use this button.
  • Click the Copy Data Exchange File button to copy the file to the diskette.  When the progress bar shows 100%, click the Exit button.
  • Remove the diskette from the master computer.
  • Take the diskette to the slave computer.

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Load the Exchange File on the Slave Computer

  • The diskette with the exchange file created on the master computer is inserted in the floppy drive of the slave computer
  • Open the FairPlus! program.
  • Click Go to > Distributed Data Processing > Exchange.
  • Click Copy File(s) from Diskette.
  • Click the Search for Diskette and Files button.
  • Select the exchange file displayed from the master machine.
  • Click the Load Selected Files button.
  • The exchange file is copied from the diskette to the hard drive.  Click the Return button.
  • You must now process the file so that the data is added to the slave computer.

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Process the Exchange File on the Slave Computer

  • Copying the file does not add the data to the slave computer.  You must process the file in order to actually add the data.
  • Click Process on the toolbar.
  • Select the exchange file displayed from the master machine.
  • Click the Process Files button.
  • When the progress bar is 100%, click the Exit button.
  • Click Update Disk on the toolbar so that data is saved to your hard drive.

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Program Features Available on the Slave Computer

  • People  using the slave computer can enter exhibitors, print call sheets, and post results.
  • The ability to make changes to methods, premiums, departments, divisions, and classes is restricted by password.  A daily password is needed to access these features of the program.  Call the CES Communications and Technology office at (307) 766-3702 or (307) 766-3194 for this password.  We recommend that changes to these items be done only at the master computer.  Any changes made to the slave computer will change the method or premium on the master computer when it is loaded.
  • When a change needs to be made to a method or premium, make the change on the master computer.  Create an exchange file, and load it on the slave machines.

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Post Results on the Slave Computer

  • Click Go to > Posting/Sweepstakes, and post the results for a class.

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Slave Computer to Master Computer
Create Exchange File

  • The FairPlus! program should be open on the slave computer.
  • Create an exchange file after posting the results so they can be added to the master computer.
  • Click Go to > Distributed Data Processing > Create.
  • Click the radio button for Clear and create new file.
  • Select the second radio button for All Exhibitors under Exhibitor Exchange Selection.
  • Highlight the desired department.  For example, if the slave computer is being used for Junior Shows, click J Junior Shows in the Department to Exchange list.
  • Click the Create/Append Exchange File button.
  • When the progress bars are done, click the Exit button.
  • The exchange file is saved on the computer's hard drive in the C:\CKV\Dataxfer folder.
  • Next, the exchange file is copied from the hard drive to the diskette.
  • Click Exchange > Copy File(sS) to Diskette.
  • Insert the diskette.  Click the Check Floppy Drive/Diskette button.
  • Click the List Files button to see what files are on the diskette.  You can switch diskettes if you do not want to delete the files that are on the diskette.
  • Click the Clear Floppy  Diskette button to remove files.  When files are not listed on the diskette, you do not need to use this button.
  • Click the Copy Data Exchange File button to copy the file to the diskette.  When the progress bar shows 100%, click the Exit button.
  • Remove the diskette from the slave computer.
  • Take the diskette to the master computer.

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Load the Exchange File on the Master Computer

  • The diskette with the exchange file created on the slave computer is inserted in the floppy drive of the master computer.
  • The FairPlus! program should be open.
  • Click Go to > Distributed Data Processing > Exchange.
  • Click Copy File(s) from Diskette.
  • Click the Search for Diskette and Files button.
  • Select the exchange file displayed from the slave machine.
  • Click the Load Selected Files button.
  • The exchange file is copied from the diskette to the hard drive.  Click the Return button.
  • You must now process the file so that the data is added to the master computer.

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Process the Exchange File on the Master Computer

  • Copying the file does not add the data to the master computer.  You must process the file in order to actually add the data.
  • Click Process on the toolbar.
  • Select the exchange file displayed from the slave machine.  The files loaded from each slave machine are listed.
  • Click the Process Files button.
  • When the progress bar is 100%, click the Exit button.
  • Click Update Disk on the toolbar so the data is saved to your hard drive.

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Synchronize Date and Time

  • At the beginning of each day during your fair, check the date and time between the master computer and each of the slave computers.  Click Who Am I? from the main screen toolbar to display the current date and time.
  • You want to be sure that the slave computer's clock has not changed and that they remain in sync with the master computer.  Some computers' internal clocks have a tendency to drift.
  • Make adjustments to the time, if needed, for the slave computers.

Ed. 4/15/02

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Updated 04/04/2006