Data Entry
Export a CSV File
Export a CSV File Stockbook provides a method of creating a master .CSV (comma-separated variable) file, containing selected information, for transfer to other equipment or loading into other software. Exporting a Master CSV File There is an option ...
Import a CSV File
Importing a CSV File Importing CSV files allows the user to bring animals and associated data into Stockbook. Before you begin Always take a backup of your Stockbook data before importing CSV files. CSV files can corrupt so it is advisable to create ...
Attach a Photo to an Animal
Each animal may have a photograph linked/attached to it in Stockbook. Attach a photo to an animal Create a folder to save all photos to be attached in Stockbook. Each photograph linked/attached to an animal is stored in that location, not in ...
Products - Setup, Purchase and Edit
Setting up products in Stockbook allows for treatments to be carried out on animals or paddocks where a specific product is used. To enter the purchase of a product, firstly the product item will need to be setup. Select Products > Setup Select Add ...
Update Stockbook with the latest ASBVs
Update Stockbook with the latest Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBV's) Take note of current settings Some users may already have specific Breeding values selected for display, as well as high and low values with assigned colours. These ...
Filter - Using Invert
The Invert checkbox inverts the filter for the selected section. For example, if the Invert box in the "Sex" section is unchecked, only male animals are shown. When checked, it excludes male animals and shows all others.
Adult Equivalent Calculator
The Adult Equivalent Calculator in Stockbook allows you to select a number of animals and get a report on the calculated DSE or LSU rating. To use the Calculator: 1. Select the animals you wish to run the calculation on in the animals list. 2. Run ...
Adding DNA Samples into Stockbook
There are multiple ways of getting your DNA samples into Stockbook. Option 1. Sample entry via Stockbook Live Entry Option 1a. Manually typing the samples into Live Entry. Open Live Entry Choose a template you will be using on the day. Click Start ...
Reconcile EIDs entered in Stockbook with NLIS database
Reconcile EIDs entered in Stockbook with NLIS database The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is Australia’s scheme for the identification and tracing of livestock. The NLIS combines three elements to enable the lifetime traceability of ...
Preferences: Error 5035. The requested lock could not be granted
Preferences: Error 5035. The requested lock could not be granted. The file or record may be locked by another user. Close out of Stockbook, you will have to use Task Manager Reopen program and Stockbook should operate as normal. Article ID 1022
Joining Report
To see all selected females and the bulls they were joined to: Reports --> History Reports --> Event history --> Joinings This shows females and the bulls they were joined to, rather than the bull and the number of females it was joined to. Article ...
Laptop Requirements for Live Entry
Some clients are wary of the type of laptop that they purchase to use in the yards. They are concerned that some may not be tough enough with resistance to dust and being dropped and also enquire a lot about the space required on a laptop. There are ...
CntAnimals: Field not found error
What do I do when I get this error after doing an update? Step 1 Back up data and send to OS for upgrade Article ID 958
Unpublish Data from Cloud
A client will need to unpublish data from the cloud if they are discontinuing using Stockhand or if the 90 day trial of Stockhand expires. If a client has been using the 90 day demonstration of Stockhand and it has expired, or the client no longer ...
AutoMed - How to Update the Firmware
Method: Step 1 Download the DfuseDemo application on your Windows based PC and open the application. (click here) Step 2 Download the automed Firmware onto your PC. (click here) Step 3 Connect the USB to automed USB connecter. (tip: do not have the ...
Email parameters for Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, and BigPond - 2023
Step 1. Select one of the options for the program you have Stockbook - Go to Setup > Email Options Step 2. Common Email Providers The settings for some of the common email providers are listed below: Gmail Hotmail Live Outlook Optus Yahoo Telstra ...
Display DNA Results like Defects or any Custom Data on Animal List and in Animal Details
Be careful when changing or using these fields . Ensure you do not already have data stored in the field. Renaming the field may cause confusion if there is already some data in it. We also suggest leaving the NLIS/NAIT field exactly as it is because ...
Importing New Sheep Genetics Results Files
Important Information Sheep Genetics has updated the way that they are accepting Stockbook data, additionally, they have changed the file type containing the updated Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) and Indexes. Importing the Results File ...
Setup Multi Sire Group
Preamble As a part of our updated ET module, we have added the functionality to include IVF joinings. Often as a part of IVF process a number of eggs from multiple dams can be added to a bucket and joined to several sires straws. Method The following ...
Setup Multi Dam Group
The ET module, has added the functionality to include IVF joinings. Often as a part of IVF process a number of eggs from multiple dams can be added to a bucket and joined to several sires. Method The following is the process on how to create and ...
The Change from Society to Stud
Instead of selecting a particular Society, you can now setup a Stud or multiple Studs linked to particular Societies. One of the main benefits of this change is that you can now setup multiple Studs all linked to the one Society. This was not ...
Society Horn and Colour Link
At the request of certain cattle societies, we have developed a link between the Horn and Colour fields on the Edit Animal window, and Society Horn and Society Colour in the Society Details tab on the Edit Animal window. The purpose of this link is ...
Herd Transfer
Section 1 - Transferring Animals Out of a Stockbook Database Step 1. Select Animals to be Transferred. It is important that animals have not been disposed/sold at the point of the Herd Transfer, this needs to happen after the Herd Transfer file has ...
Adding DNA Samples into Stockbook
There are multiple ways of getting your DNA samples into Stockbook. Option 1. Sample entry via Stockbook Live Entry Option 1a. Manually typing the samples into Live Entry. Open Live Entry Choose a template you will be using on the day. Click Start ...
Stockbook® DNA tab
What is the Stockbook® DNA tab? Each animal in Stockbook® has a DNA tab associated with it. This tab is the central location for all of the DNA data linked to that animal. The DNA data can include sample information, test requests and test ...
Data Transfer
Herd Transfer Section 1 - Transferring Animals Out of a Stockbook Database Step 1. Select Animals to be Transferred Select the Animals you wish to transfer Click on Events at the bottom of the screen Find Disposal Select 2). Sale/Death/Disposal ...
Weights Data Import from CSV file
Importing a Weights Data CSV file into Stockbook Until you are confident in importing the values please make sure to take a Backup before importing the data. If you have the CSV file open, please close it. Stockbook will not import data from a CSV ...
Importing Embryo Transfer (ET) Data
Importing ET Data Importing an Embryo Transfer Program Before beginning this process please sync your database and do a local backup as a precaution as this process cannot be undone Please check the CSV file is correctly formatted before attempting ...
Create a Copy of a .CSV or a .DAT File
How do I create a copy of a .CSV or a .Dat file? Step 1. Locate File Locate the .csv or .dat file you want to copy (normally in Documents or on the Desktop) Step 2. Select File Right click on the Selected file Select the Copy menu option Step 3. ...
Scrotal Measurement Error 001
Scrotal Measurement Error 001 A "Scrotal Measurement Error 001" might be encountered when trying to export Scrotal Measurement information To resolve the error: Go to File>Export Options Select Weights/Scanning and Traits (Breedplan) option In this ...
How to change the format of EID’s and SG’s ID in excel
Changing the Format of EID's and SG's in Excel Excel may show long numbers such as Electronic Identifications and Sheep Genetics' Identifications in the wrong format. This can be modified in excel so that they are in the appropriate format. e.g. ...
How to use the find and replace function in excel
Using the find & replace function in Excel Before importing Excel files into Stockbook you may need to find and alter some of the data. For Example: The data file has “Ewe” and “Ram” instead of “Female” and “Male” Before making any alterations to ...
Control File Errors
Control File Errors Receiving "Control File" Errors ( Inc. Wrong Password, Not Present, etc) Please contact Outcross Systems on 1800 799 107 to have this error fixed. Article ID 727
Excel is cutting off numbers from Id.
Excel is Cutting off Numbers from ID After Exporting data, Excel is cutting off Numbers from ID's. Step 1. Open a New Excel File Select Data tab Select From Text Select the file that has data in it Step 2. Choose File Type Choose 'Delimited' as ...
Lease Expiry
Lease Expiry 'Lease is about to expire' message when opening Stockbook. When your lease expires it will revert to Freeware mode and/or the sync will stop working. Please contact Outcross Systems on 1800 799 107 to renew your lease. Article ID 231
Setting up EBV's
Setting Up Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) Stockbook gives you the flexibility to set up your program for any trait analysis system eg. EBVs, EPDs etc. However to do this, Stockbook needs to know: which system you are using and which values you want ...
"Unknown error" with Data Warehouse or Auto Backup
"Unknown error" with Data Warehouse or Auto Backup If you are receiving the message There was an error connecting to the server. The error was an 'unknown error when trying to auto-update or connect to Data Warehouse, check that you are on the latest ...
ERROR: NAIT Visual Tag does not exist.
ERROR: 'NAIT Visual Tag does not exist' Make sure that you are entering the exact number that is appearing on the NAIT tag. In some cases, an extra digit may be used if it is the same as the primary ID. You can also log onto NAIT and check your ...
"Share Violation" Error
"Share Violation" Error A "Share Violation" error message displays in Stockbook. This problem is mostly likely caused by your anti-virus software. Step 1. Close Stockbook Step 2. Add Stockbook as an exception to the anti-virus software on your ...
Cannot perform this action on a closed dataset.
Cannot perform this action on a closed dataset If you receive this message: Step 1. Shutdown Program You will need to shutdown the program (possibly through the use of Task Manager.) Step 2. Reopen Program Reopen and try again If this doesn't work, ...
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