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Getting started with Livestock Targets Drafting Software

 

CD Installation : The CD should auto run when inserted proceeding to the installer screens. (Otherwise click on the setup icon on the CD).

Download installation : Click on the download single image file "ltlae.exe" to proceed to the installer screens.

The main screen contains most of the controls to branch out to the other screens. The file menu can be used (if not using the defaults) to load and save livestock files which define the fat-weight relationships and any adjustment in dressing%. For example with Friesian bulls use the Holstein Friesian file, whereas for lambs where fatness is important it is more important to check the fat-weight trends.

The drafting bounds are set using the cursors but ensure the mean liveweight is set using the "column graph" icon (or Edit>Mean liveweight …menu).

To proceed to the grade and payment schedule a drafting method must be selected (and displayed). Once the method is chosen (by clicking on the red or blue buttons on the main screen) the "$ $" icon appears (or use the View>Schedule" menu). Clicking on the "$ $" icon brings up the schedule where grade/price file may be loaded or saved.

With the grade/price file loaded (example files are provided in the C:Program Files\Livestock Targets\Live Animal Evaluation folder) the carcass results are produced (for printing out use File>Print) either using the "Generate" button or "Weigh scale" button. When using the "Weigh scale" button" sample data are provided in the Program Files directory (see above). Using weigh scale data it is necessary to ensure the file format is compatible with the check box settings in the schedule screen. The examples are for the default "weight" and the "tag, weight, code" formats

The help file is there to assists in operation. When first installed the unregistered application will run for the trial period. Registration may be completed by online unlocking, or manually after receiving the unlock code at purchase and entering the code in the startup screen.

 


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