SAS32 – Standard Automated Session

The SAS, SAS.EXE and SAS32.EXE programs allow you to send an order to vendors that support the Standard Automated Session specification. Currently we know of two vendors that support SAS: Anchor and Provident.  In a similar fashion to GEO32, you need to identify the vendors name and IVVM number on the “SAS32 Settings” tab.  The SAS specification gives a 30 second timeout for commands.  You should not have to change this value, but it is accessible.  In addition, if a vendor has specific connection requirements, you can press the corresponding “Configure and Save” button under “Unique TAPI Configurations.”  Once you have configured the vendor buttons, click on the “Order Details” button.  This is the default start position for the program once you have configured the buttons.

1. Use the first radio button in the “Order Options” group to send an order and request the acknowledgment in one call.
2. Use the second radio button in the “Order Options” group to only send an order.
3. Use the third radio button in the “Order Options” group to request a previous acknowledgment.

Next click on the vendor’s button.  This will show an order summary screen.  Verify that the last prepared electronic order for the vendor is the order you want to send.  If it is the correct order, click on the “Correct P.O – Send the Order” button to send the order.  If this is not the correct order, click on the “Wrong P.O. – Do Not Send!” button.

Once you have sent the order and received the acknowledgment, use the IVIC program in BSMGR to process the electronic acknowledgment.