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PACK EXPO 2002
During Pack Expo 2000 the MVP department at TOPS
Engineering hosted FREE training classes for all current MVP members.
The user group meetings were such a great success that we have decided
to hold free training classes once again during Pack Expo 2002.
The Pack Expo 2002 show will take place November 3rd-7th in Chicago,
Illinois. We will have several different training classes to choose
from. The MVP department, along with the assistance of TOPS technical
support, will cover all of the latest features in TOPS Pro
and MaxLoad Pro. This is a great opportunity to learn
more about the functionality of your software and express any new
ideas or wants for the software. The classes are also a great way to
meet the TOPS Engineering staff.
Once again, the training classes are FREE for current MVP customers.
Of course, we will provide the food and drink. As we get closer to
Pack Expo, we will be sending out , informational packets so that you
can pre-register for a specific training class. The training classes
will fill up quickly. If you are unsure of your MVP status or would
like more information on the training classes call (972) 739-8677 and
ask for the MVP department.
TOPS®
T.I.P.S.
TOPS Engineering is proud to announce the TOPS Incentive
Program 2002! The idea behind the TOPS Incentive Program 2002 is
simple...you refer new customers to us, we reward you with great
prizes. The prizes, which include Palm Pilots, American Airline travel
vouchers, and laptops, are awarded based on the dollar amount that
your referral purchases. To enroll in our Incentive Program contact
Paula Mclnerney.
NEW FEATURES FOR TOPS SOFTWARE
TOPS® Pro 4.15
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ePAC™ Publisher- Publish Html or XML
TOPS Pro documents to your Intranet or to your website. ePAC™ Publisher
is free of charge for all current network MVP subscribers.
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ePAC™ Designer- Developed for our
larger customers, allows users to utilize the TOPS
software via the Internet.
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Stacking Strength- Users can select what board
grades are printed and control which columns are displayed on
printouts.
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MixPro Tray Editor- Create custom
trays and place custom shapes into those trays for use in MixPro.
Great for designing Point-of-Purchase displays.
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New Wrap Around box style: TOPS Pro
now has more realistic wrap around box.
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Interlocking Shipcase Patterns- This gives
products more stability and may yield more efficient case packs.
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Show overlapping bags- Users can now account for
overlapping seals at the ends of bags.
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Barco-Artios® CAD & AVALON®
Integration
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Show Shrink Wrapping: / and or banding on
pallets/unitloads.
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Export graphics in a Window Metafile format also
including PNG, JPG, and BMP.
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Email from MixPro: Create your mixed
pallets for display and email directly from MixPro.
MaxLoad® Pro 2.65
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Import/Export Data: using Extensible Markup
Language (XML)
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Improved Staggering/Nesting Algorithms: Max Load
Pro can now produce better loads with the increased
ability to stagger and nest drums or rolls.
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Enhanced Analysis Reports: users now have the
ability to look at several reports simultaneously.
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Smart Databases: Max Load Pro can now
self-clean the database for SKU's not used in several days, months or
years.
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Save Edited Loads: Users will now have the
ability to save edited loads and add them to a library .If you
replicate a load in the library, it shows the edited load as a
manifest option!
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Bundle SKU's: Have you ever wanted to keep
certain SKU's like sheet-rock or corrugated board in a group? Well,
now you can by using the bundle feature in Max Load Pro.
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Print Multiple Reports: Now you will have the
ability to view a load from the front as well as from the back all on
the same page.
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Tote Manifest: Max Load Pro can now
place your SKUs into a shipcase, or TOTE. The TOTE can then be saved
as a freestanding SKU file.
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Piece Counts for SKU's: Now assign the number of
pieces you have inside your SKU! Keeping track of total units shipped
just became easier.
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Improved Mixed Pallet Stackability: MaxLoad
Pro now offers better loading of mixed pallets for stability in your
container. Unitloads will be placed beneath mixed pallets when
possible-or if a mixed pallet has a level surface, it can have other
items on top of it.
ePAC
™ - Electronic Package Design and Communications
TOPS Engineering Corporation continues to be the world leader
of package design and distribution by launching ePAC™.
By converting packaging specifications into web pages, ePAC™
allows users to publish and share package design across the
Internet, internal Intranet or network. With the ability to choose
from 96 formats and annotate published documents with graphics and
instructions, users will enjoy more options and flexibility when
disseminating information. Since ePAC™ has a
built-in FTP program and is both XML and HTML compatible, publishing
and integration with other web based systems is hassle-free.
Why should you insist on signing up for ePAC™
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The ePAC™ Publisher is free to all
users of TOPS with our technical support plan (MVP) and a
current network license.
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Save Time: All packaging specifications can be saved to
one place - no need to search for them.
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Share information with customers and vendors.
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Safe & Secure: All of the packaging specifications are
safe on the web page or network.
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Convenient: All you need is a web browser to
view packaging specifications -anytime, anywhere!
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Less upkeep for the IT Department.
MVP Means
Maximum Value Plan!
By participating in MVP, the annual service and upgrade plan,
TOPS customers automatically receive special discount
prices on all present and future TOPS software and enjoy
state-of-the-art benefits to help protect your investment with this
sweeping list of benefits, including:
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Free software upgrades during your one-year
coverage period as a MVP customer.
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Free on-site training (one full day) at your
location* or at our world Headquarters in Richardson, Texas.
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Free replacement of any damaged software.
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Free newsletter with all the latest product
information, tech tips, and TOPS news.
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Free shipping on any upgrade or damaged disk
* The customer is responsible for
travel expenses. Training must be completed within the one-year
period.
TOPS TIPS FROM THE TECHS
Did You Know... ?
TOPS Pro: You can change what text statistics are displayed on
your screen and printouts by logging in as Supervisor then go to the
go to Tools | Configuration then click on Statistics.
Max Load Pro: Max Load Pro has a new Truck Summary printout.
This is great if you have several trucks in your manifest. Go to
File | Print Preview and select Truck Summary.
MixPro: MixPro offers a step by step printout of how you
created your Mixed Pallet. Go to File | Print Preview
and select By Placement.
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