DairyLive Release Notes

- DairyLive Release Notes -

Version 3.200D

NOTE: If you have an older version of DairyLive already installed, it is recommended that you first uninstall that version before installing this new version.

IMPORTANT: This version of DairyLive has not been tested with Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME. If you have one of these older versions of Windows, we recommend that you use DairyLive 3.100 or earlier.

New Internal Technology- This version of DairyLive was built using the latest software tools from Microsoft, for faster, more reliable operation.

Support for Windows Vista- This version provides native support for Windows Vista and works correctly with Vista's security architecture.

New Animal Properties - There are some new properties of animals that can be used in check lists and reports:

• USAIN - The unique FDA animal identification number
• Premise ID - The FDA-assigned premise identification number for the physical location of this animal

Standard Transfer File Support - You can now import any version of the Standard Transfer File.

Version 3.100A

New Animal Properties - There are some new properties of animals that can be used in check lists and reports:

• Last Breeding Sire NAAB - Valid if the last breeding sire was an AI bull
• Num Estrus Cycles Past VWP - Number of complete 21-day cycles that have occurred since a cow's Voluntary Waiting Period was over

Trial Version - The length of the trial version period is now 30 days.

DHI Provo Support - If you are a DHI Provo customer, you can now export your recent herd events to a file and pass it on to your field technician.

Import Fixes - A couple of fixes have been made to importing data from external files, such as DHI files.

Invoices for Heifer Growers - For each line item in the invoice, the heifer's birthday has been added.

On-line Restore Fix - The on-line restore operation will now pay attention to the file name that you provide.

Version 3.000B

DairyLive Companion - If you are using DairyLive Companion for the Palm, be sure to get this update.  After updating to this version, you must download the Companion program to your Palm device.  To do this, start DairyLive and select Setup DairyLive Companion from the Tools menu.  Check the box labeled, "Download DairyLive Companion to Palm computer during next HotSync".  Exit DairyLive and do a HotSync.

Version 3.000A

On-Line Backup - You can now backup your herd database using the DairyLive on-line backup service.  When you do an on-line backup, your herd data is encrypted with a security key that you choose.  It is compressed and sent to the DairyLive site.  If you ever need to restore your herd database, you can retrieve it by using your security key to decrypt the data and restore it to your computer.  This new method of backing up your herd database is available to all users that have up-to-date technical support.  Each DairyLive user will have up to 2 megabytes of storage available, which can accommodate about several backups, depending on your herd size. More space is available if needed.

Standard Charts - A standard chart shows your herd's data against standard curves. You can compare your production data against various typical herds based on the area of the country that you live in and the average production per lactation of your cows. There are charts that show first lactation, second lactation, and later lactation cows. Each chart shows the curves representing "standard" herd data. You cows are shown as dots on the chart. Click on a dot to see the animal details for that cow. Several standard charts for lactation and heifer growth are included. You can create your own standard charts and use them to set and monitor goals for your herd.

A new category will appear in your Herd Explorer window called "Standard Charts".

New animal Properties - Several new properties of animals have been added.  These can be used in check lists and reports:

• Age at First Breeding

• Last 305 Milk (Actual)

• Last 305 Fat (Actual)

• Last 305 Protein (Actual)

• Last 305 Value (Actual)

New Backup and Restore Wizards - To backup your herd database, you will use the new Backup Wizard.  This wizard integrates the three methods of backup: to floppy disk, to another disk (CD-R, USB), or to on-line backup service.  To restore your herd database, you will use the new Restore Wizard.

New Purpose Code - A new "purpose" has been added: Reproduction.  Your herd bulls and bucks should be designated with this purpose (instead of Milk Production).  Use the Animal Details screen to change the purpose to Reproduction for your herd bulls and bucks.

Semen Inventory Enhancements - You can now indicate sire and dam information for your semen inventory items.  This makes it easier to track the pedigree of animals that have been sired by an AI bull or buck.

Milk Weight Quick Entry Screen - The animals will now appear in numerical or alphabetical order.

Help Buttons - Each dialog has a help button.  The help button now looks like a yellow question mark.

Colors in Printed Check Lists - You can control whether you want your check lists to be printed with color shading.  The Options and Settings dialog (Lists and Reports tab) has the checkbox for controlling this.

Importing Data from DHIA and Parlor Systems - Some corrections have been made in this area.  Also, DairyLive can now import version 2 Standard Transfer Files from your DHIA processing center.

Exporting Production Data - The Quick Entry screen for entering test day data now has an Export button.  You can use this to export your test day data to a comma-separated-value (CSV) file for import into other programs, such as Microsoft Excel.

DairyLive Companion - Problems with selecting from long pick lists have been corrected.  Note that you will need to re-install DairyLive Companion on your Palm device.  After installing/upgrading DairyLive on your desktop, go to the Tools menu and select "Setup DairyLive Companion".  Check the box "Download DairyLive Companion to Palm computer during next HotSync."  Exit DairyLive and do a HotSync.

Version 2.200E

Canada DHIA - A correction was made to the Canada DHIA import operation.

Version 2.200D

Canada DHIA - Support for importing data from Canada DHIA "daisy" files and history files has been added.

Version 2.200C

New animal properties - The following new properties of animals can be used in check lists and reports:

Animal Details Birth page - A problem with selecting both a sire and dam from the drop-down lists has been fixed.

Test Day Status Event Report - You can now export your status events to a printed report and give to your field technician on test day.  This report is designed to help AgSource customers who were using the SPEAR interface, which AgSource no longer supports.  This report is available under the Tools menu (Export Status Data to Printed Report).

Animal Numbers/Names in Scatter Graph Reports - If you want each dot in a scatter graph report to also show the corresponding animal's name or number, you can select this option in the Options and Setup dialog (under the View menu).  Go to the Lists and Reports tab.

Explorer View Header Bar - The header showing the number of items in the currently selected group has been added back in.  This was inadvertently removed in a previous version.

Import from DHI - If you import a new animal from a file, such as a DHI file, it will automatically be designated as a milk production animal.

Column Alignment in Pedigree View - The columns were not aligned correctly in the Pedigree View.  This has been corrected.

Exporting Test Day Data - You can now export test day data to a comma-separated value (CSV) file, which can be imported into other programs, such as Microsoft Excel.  You do this by going to the Quick Entry screen (under Tools -> Enter Test Day Data).  Click the Export button.

Animal Properties - The Conception Date and Breedings Per Conception properties were not being computed correctly.  This has been fixed.

Version 2.200B

Toolbar Problem Fixed - The new toolbars (see below) were not working correctly on Windows 98.  This has now been fixed.

Version 2.200A

New Look and Feel - New toolbars and buttons will enhance your user interface experience with DairyLive.  If you are using Windows XP, the menus and buttons will have the "XP" look and feel.

Navigation Bar - You will find a new control bar under the existing toolbar.  For each window in the DairyLive that is open, a button will appear on this navigation bar. Click the button to go immediately to that window.

Welcome Screen - This Welcome screen will appear the first time you start DairyLive after installing an update.  If you want this screen to appear every time you start DairyLive, you can set this option in the Options and Setup dialog.

Check List Summary Data - Your check lists can now show summary information at the bottom.  The summary data can include Total, Average, High, Low, Count, and Standard Deviation.  The check list design dialog has an extra tab called Additional Data where you can set this up.

Test Day Data in Check Lists - Your check lists can also contain test day data for as many previous months as you want.  For example, you can have your check lists show the milk weights for the last six months for each animal in a check list.  Use the Additional Data tab in the check list design dialog to set this up.

More Animal Properties Available in Herd Explorer - You can use the Options and Setup dialog (Explorer tab) to select from a bigger list of animal properties, which can be shown in the Herd Explorer for groups of animals.

New Animal Properties - Some new animal properties are added, which can be included in any check list or report:  Number of Abortions, DIM at Last Dry-off.

Custom Header for Invoices - If you are using DairyLive to manage your professional heifer growing business, you can now customize your invoices to include a header at the top.  You will need to create the HTML for this header.

DairyLive Companion Changes - You can now move animals from one group to another from your Palm computer.  Select the animals you want to move and tap on the Move button.  The next time you HotSynch with your desktop, the animals will be moved.

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