TeeJet Fieldware Link User Manual
FIELDWARE® LINK
USER MANUAL
Software version 4.02
PC cataloging program user manual for
Matrix® Pro G v2.x and
Matrix® Pro GS v2.5x & v3.x software
FIELDWARE® LINK 4.02
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TEEJET TECHNOLOGIES SOFTWARE.
NOTE
Photos and illustrations may vary from the actual components provided. This may be due to different installation options, operation modes or
production models.
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Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED 1
REQUIREMENTS 1
Recommendations ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
DOWNLOADING FROM TEEJET.COM 1
INSTALLATION 1
Starting the Program ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Setting The Program Language ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Welcome Screen ....................................................................................................................................................................2
Program Options ....................................................................................................................................................................2
INTERFACE OVERVIEW 3
Menus ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
File Menu ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Edit Menu ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
View Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Resources Menu ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Window Menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Help Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Toolbar ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Catalog Tree View ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Catalog Reorganization .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Screen Organization ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
PROGRAM OPTIONS 9
MANAGING:
MACHINE SETTINGS, CLIENTS, FARMS, FIELDS AND JOBS 10
ADDING, VIEWING, DELETING 10
Adding New Machine Settings, Clients, Farms, Fields or Jobs ...................................................................................... 10
Viewing Machine Settings, Client, Farm, Field or Job Properties .................................................................................. 11
Deleting a Profile For Machine Settings, Client, Farm, Field or Job............................................................................... 11
PROFILE OVERVIEW 12
Machine Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Implement Type ............................................................................................................................................................12
Section Numbers .................................................................................................................................................................12
ABSC Disabled – Single Section Setup ....................................................................................................................... 13
Straight Implement Type ......................................................................................................................................................13
TeeJet Spreader Implement Type ........................................................................................................................................14
Staggered Implement Type ..................................................................................................................................................15
ABSC Enabled – Smartcable or Section Driver Module Setup ...................................................................................... 16
Straight Implement Type ......................................................................................................................................................16
TeeJet Spreader Implement Type ........................................................................................................................................17
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Staggered Implement Type ..................................................................................................................................................19
Farm ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Field .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Job ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Duplicating a Job For Reuse ........................................................................................................................................ 25
IMPORTING/EXPORTING 26
Exporting profiles to the console .................................................................................................................................. 26
Jobs With Associated Machine Settings ..............................................................................................................................27
Importing/Merging Profiles From the Console ............................................................................................................... 27
Machine Settings Availability ........................................................................................................................................ 29
CONVERTER 30
PRINT PREVIEW 31
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REQUIREMENTS
Some Microsoft Windows operating systems may require administrator
rights to install this software.
Microsoft operating systems ........ Windows XP Service Pack 3,
Windows Vista or Windows 7
Hard drive space .........................200 MB of free space
Processor .................................... IBM compatible x86 Pentium class
processor, or newer, running at a
minimum of 733 MHz
Memory ........................................1 GB of RAM
Peripheral devices .......................USB 2.0 port
Peripheral software ...................... Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Client prole
Recommendations
• Matrix Pro (software version 2.0 or above is required) Some
features will only be available with software version 3.0 and above
• Internet Access
INSTALLATION
Once the installation program has been downloaded:
1. Double-click the TEEJET FIELDWARE LINK icon .
2. Follow instructions on installation windows.
Figure 1: TeeJet Fieldware Link Icon
Figure 2: Installation Windows
DOWNLOADING FROM TEEJET.COM
Fieldware Link is available for download at www.teejet.com.
Fieldware Link 4.0 is a free program and does not require license
codes or registration.
Uninstallation of previous versions is not required when updating or
reinstalling the software. It is recommended that all Jobs be backed up
before updating or reinstalling.
Please contact TeeJet Technologies with any questions or for
assistance.
TeeJet Technologies is not responsible for damage due to improper
download and installation.
NOTE: The operation language can be change after installation.
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Starting the Program
To start Fieldware Link:
1. Double-click TEEJET FIELDWARE LINK icon on the desktop.
OR
1. Select “All Programs / TeeJet / Fieldware Link /
Fieldware Link” from the computer’s Start Menu.
Figure 3: Welcome Screen
Figure 4: Welcome Screen
Figure 5: Program Options
Setting The Program Language
The program language can be changed from the Welcome Screen or in
the program options.
Welcome Screen
1. Click DOWN arrow to show list of available languages
2. Select language.
Program Options
1. Open the View menu.
2. Click Options .
3. Click DOWN arrow to show list of available languages
4. Select language.
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INTERFACE OVERVIEW
The menus allow you to have access to all functions. Most of the menu functions can be accomplished with a click of the toolbar or right-click on
the catalog.
The toolbar allows you to have one-click access to many common functions. Hover over any button to view button information. All toolbar button
functionality can be duplicated in one of the drop down menus. Most can be duplicated in the catalog tree view right-click options.
The catalog tree view allows you to observe the organization of Machine Settings, Clients, Farms, Fields and Jobs within the catalog. Within a
catalog, you can add new Machine Settings, Clients, Farms, Fields or Jobs; and copy, delete and organize existing Machine Settings, Clients,
Farms, Fields or Jobs. Most catalog tree view functionality can be accessed in one of the drop down menus or on the toolbar.
Machine Settings, Clients, Farms, Fields and Jobs are each given their own tab when opened. The screen can be organized to see multiple tabs
at one time.
Figure 6: Interface Overview
Close Active Tab
Active Tab
Menu
Toolbar
Tab List
Catalog
Inactive Tabs
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Menus
The menus allow you to have access to all functions.
Most of the menu functions can be accomplished with a click of the
toolbar or right-click on the catalog.
File Menu
The le menu allows you to manage catalogs and print Machine
Settings, Clients, Farms, Fields or Jobs.
NOTE: Jobs are created and loaded using the New Client ,
Farm , Field or Job buttons, menu options, or catalog
right-click options.
Figure 7: File Menu
Edit Menu
The edit menu allows you to cut, copy, paste or delete text or catalog
Machine Settings, Clients, Farms, Fields or Jobs.
► To cut, copy, paste or delete a catalog item, highlight the appropriate
Machine Settings, Client, Farm, Field or Job on the Catalog side bar.
Figure 8: Edit Menu
View Menu
The view menu allows you to access catalog Machine Settings,
Clients, Farms, Fields or Jobs’ details, export/import Jobs, search
for information, convert units of measurement and access program
options.
Figure 9: View Menu
Table 1: File Menu Options
Option Description
New – creates a new empty catalog
Save/Save As – saves the current open catalog
Load – opens an existing catalog
Print Preview – provides a preview of a prole for
Machine Settings, Client, Farm, Field or Job to be
printed
Also gives access to the print button
Recent – provides a list of recent catalogs.
Number of available catalogs can be set under
View-->Options
Close – closes the catalog
Table 2: View Menu Options
Option Description
Properties – access catalog Machine Settings,
Clients, Farms, Fields or Jobs’ details
Import/Export [Port] Jobs – export/import Jobs
and Machine Settings from/to Matrix Pro or
Matrix Pro GS
Find – search for information based on a word or
phrase
Converter – convert area, length, weight,
pressure, temperature, speed or volume from one
unit of measurement to another
Options – access program options including
language, units, preferences and recent catalog
list quantities
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Resources Menu
The resources menu allows you to add a new prole for Machine
Settings, Client, Farm, Field or Job to a catalog.
► New Farms, Fields, or Jobs will be placed in the currently active
Client. Farms, Fields and Jobs can be organized using the catalogs
tab.
► Machines cannot be placed under a Client, Farm, Field or Job. They
can be associated to a Job in the application section of a selected
Job.
Figure 10: Resources Menu
Table 3: Resources Menu Options
Option Description
New Machine Settings - creates a new Machine
Settings prole
New Client – creates a new Client prole
Window Menu
The window menu allows you to close and access tabs.
The active tab is highlighted in the window menu.
Figure 11: Window Menu
Table 4: Window Menu Options
Option Description
Close Active – close only the active tab
Close All – close all tabs
Close All But Active – close all tabs except for the
active tab
Icon varies
based on
the open
window
View and access all open tabs
New Farm – creates a new Farm prole under the
selected Client. If no Client is selected, button will
be grayed out.
New Field – creates a new Field prole under the
selected Farm. If no Farm is selected, button will
be grayed out.
New Job – creates a new Job prole under the
selected Field. If no Field is selected, button will
be grayed out.
Help Menu
The help menu allows you to obtain help information, access
www.teejet.com or Fieldware Link software information.
Figure 12: Help Menu
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Toolbar
The toolbar allows you to have one-click access to many common
functions. Hover over any button to view button information.
All toolbar button functionality can also be accessed in one of the drop
down menus. Most can be accessed in the catalog tree view right-click
options.
Figure 13: Toolbar
Add New Machine Settings
Add New Client
New Catalog
Load Catalog
Save Catalog
Cut
Copy
Paste
Table 5: Toolbar Options
Button Description
New Catalog – creates a new empty catalog
Undo
Redo
Import/Export Jobs
Show Properties
Add New Farm
Add New Field
Add New Job
Catalog Tree View
The catalog tree view allows you to observe the organization of
Machine Settings, Clients, Farms, Fields and Jobs within the catalog.
Within a catalog you can add new Machine Settings, Clients, Farms,
Fields or Jobs; and copy, delete and organize existing Machine
Settings, Clients, Farms, Fields or Jobs.
Most catalog tree view functionality can be accessed in one of the drop
down menus or on the toolbar.
Figure 14: Catalog Tree View
Catalog Options
Auto Hide Catalog
Client
Farm
Field
Job
Double-Click to
View/Edit
Properties
Load Catalog – opens an existing catalog
Save Catalog – saves the current open catalog
Show Properties – access catalog Machine
Settings, Clients, Farms, Fields or Job’s details
Import/Export [Port] Jobs – export/import Jobs
and Machine Settings from/to Matrix Pro or
Matrix Pro GS
Add New Machine Settings - creates a new
Machine Settings prole
Add New Client – creates a new Client prole
Add New Farm – creates a new Farm prole
under the selected Client. If no Client is selected,
button will be grayed out.
Add New Field – creates a new Field prole under
the selected Farm. If no Farm is selected, button
will be grayed out.
Add New Job – creates a new Job prole under
the selected Field. If no Field is selected, button
will be grayed out.
Machine Settings
Right-Click
Options
Table 6: Auto Hide & Catalog Options
Option Description
Auto Hide Catalog – automatically hide the
catalog window when not in use
Catalog Options – access options for closing tabs
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Table 7: Right-Click Options
Option Description
Properties – access catalog Machine Settings,
Clients, Farms, Fields or Job’s details
Print Preview – provides a preview of a prole for
Machine Settings, Client, Farm, Field or Job to be
printed. Also gives access to the Print button
New Machine Settings - creates a new Machine
Settings prole
New Client – creates a new Client prole
New Farm – creates a new Farm prole under the
selected Client. If no Client is selected, button will
be grayed out.
New Field – creates a new Field prole under the
selected Farm. If no Farm is selected, button will
be grayed out.
New Job – creates a new Job prole under the
selected Field. If no Field is selected, button will
be grayed out.
Screen Organization
Screen organization allows you to see multiple tabs at one time.
To divide the screen:
1. Click and hold on tab to be moved.
2. Drag the tab and release it on the portion of the
DIVIDER icon to where the tab is to be moved.
The space being moved to will be highlighted.
Figure 15: Divide The Screen
Catalog Reorganization
Reorganize Farms, Fields or Jobs from one Client, Farm or Field to
another by:
• Click and drag a Farm, Field or Job on the catalog to a new
location
– Holding the “Ctrl” button on the keyboard while clicking and
dragging will duplicate the Farm, Field or Job.
• On the catalog, highlight copy/cut a Farm, Field or Job and paste
it into a new location
NOTE: The Client, Farm, Field or Job will be added to the level
highlighted on the catalog, NOT the currently viewed tab.
Reorder Clients and Machine Settings by clicking and dragging a Client
or machine on the catalog to a new location.
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