Common Terms and Commands

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\ question \ do you have a summary of terms and commands that are commonly used in dairycomp? \ answer \ absolutely! expand the topics below to learn more about the terms, commands, etc , that you will commonly use in dairycomp common terms \ term \ \ definition \ hardlock must be attached for program to run, determines type of program, usually usb c \dairycomp , c \dccon , c \dccclient, or c \dc the location of the files that run the program see install dc305 on a new computer docid\ klyuajxjhk6pcdc6tsmxj to learn more c \herds the location of the data files for each herd see backup dc305 data docid\ sy3bwpn1jq4q1teo1mlpt to learn more cowfile a data file used by dairycomp can only be read or opened by dairycomp can be dat format (current data) or arc format (past/historical data) basis or basis file a template used to make a new, empty cowfile command line area located near the top of the dairycomp window that allows users to look up data, enter information, and edit settings this feature is unique and original to dairycomp see command line docid\ u nbrveqbf6nzsp1bc9e0 to learn more menus sets of options located at the top of the dairycomp screen that allow the user to find information or execute functions outlook bar located at the left of the dairycomp window and used as a second option to locate and run reports cowcard the record of an animal in dairycomp see cowcards docid 4flckrzg9sh1pczt0xy74 to learn more item a single piece of information about an animal can be stored or calculated examples include, id, pen, dim, and dcc see items tabs docid od5c1wmdblyvcdln4p2 to learn more command an action in dairycomp to perform data entry or run a list, summary, or graph see command line docid\ u nbrveqbf6nzsp1bc9e0 to learn more event an action that happens to an animal an event can be related to reproduction, diseases, or management actions see events tab docid\ dffsrgo 1rwzrvbymonew to learn more a command that allows you to customize the application's reports and operations specific to the current cowfile see alter overview overview docid 1mw1mvf3hj2v u2qoxzl0 to learn more a command that allows you to change menus, backups, printers, options, and other factors that affect all cowfiles see setup command command docid\ cti1v3j5goytwlrwxshez to learn more logon a command used to switch to a different cowfile create a command used to generate a new, empty cowfile absorb a command used to pull the item and event from one cowfile into another cowfile common items see the table below for the most commonly used items in dairycomp age in months \ \ current testday milk birth date percent fat at last test conception date percent protein at last test days carry calf if pregnant pen or string number dry date repro code (numeric 0 8) days in milk repro code in english days since last heat somatic cell count date due to freshen sire identification fresh date sire of conception heat date animal identification number most recent test date lactation number date of last vet check note to view a complete list of the items configured for your dairycomp system, use the \2 command to open the item definitions window from there you can add, change, or delete items reproduction (repro) codes 0 = virgin heifer 1 = do not breed ( ) 2 = 3 = / 4 = 5 = 6 = 7 = / 8 = bull calf (male) see reproductive codes docid\ zbilgijf5jc7u39hwi4hs to learn more summary of commands \&#xnan; configuration module or all customizations of items, commands, pens, events, and so on used to examine the effectiveness of a breeding program switches include the following \t = by technician\o = by breeding code\b = by number of times bred\i = interval analysis\n = by cycle number\e = 21 day heat trial\y = include heifers\v# = voluntary waiting period\u = bullpen preg rates\ur = bullpen by 21 days\a = assume all breedings\d or \d# = select date range\x = cross measure 2 variables \&#xnan; utility to search for animal ids, show available id numbers, or fix corrupted animal records \&#xnan; estimate an animal's value within the herd relative to an average fresh heifer also calculates the animal's pregnancy value \&#xnan; utility used to calculate economic factors switches include the following \e = lists of animals with certain events within a certain time frame\i or \ir (\r with cull rate) = calf summary table for last 365 days by month\id = table of all events for last 365 days by month\s = table of all events for last 365 days by dim graph of data from events can be done by calendar date, dim for animals, or age for heifers can also graph remarks of the event instead of count of events \&#xnan; used to graph body scores, height and weight measurements used to view a list or table of events for different time periods and parameters switches include the following \2si = lists of animals with certain events within a certain time frame\3 = calf summary table for last 365 days by month\5 = table of all events for last 365 days by month\6 = table of all events for last 365 days by dim\7 = table of all events for last 365 days by month of fresh \&#xnan; used to export data items to csv or txt files used to graph one item by itself (histogram) or multiple against each other (scatter graph) / used to create a listing of animals with certain items and conditions, within a specified sorting order \&#xnan; procedure that lets you define, calculate, and report a group of herd management statistics typically run at the beginning of the month \&#xnan; percent command is used to calculate the number of animals in the first condition that meet the conditions for the second list \&#xnan; used to graph test day information by test date or by dim used to look at or generate reports on the latest sire naab production and type proofs used to get averages for certain items or number of animals within certain groups download pdf quick reference guides \ quick reference \ \ download \ dairycomp command syntax quick reference guide download https //archbee doc uploads s3 us east 1 amazonaws com/3h8psjcguxei4hgccypta/og6uyokdsro9dtjyywf32 20260320 073857 pdf?x amz algorithm=aws4 hmac sha256\&x amz content sha256=unsigned payload\&x amz credential=akiayqnqcixnp4etosxw%2f20260320%2fus east 1%2fs3%2faws4 request\&x amz date=20260320t074333z\&x amz expires=86400\&x amz signature=ab80afbfb07a29413fe75ca1a2972ffb0ae90edd83f31a0c7c6ad934dfc2ef0c\&x amz signedheaders=host\&response content disposition=attachment%3b%20filename%3d%22dc305 commandlinequickref pdf%22\&x amz checksum mode=enabled\&x id=getobject dairycomp command verbs and switches download https //archbee doc uploads s3 us east 1 amazonaws com/3h8psjcguxei4hgccypta/8anr8512u0 mwhzg20qux 20260320 074349 pdf?x amz algorithm=aws4 hmac sha256\&x amz content sha256=unsigned payload\&x amz credential=akiayqnqcixnp4etosxw%2f20260320%2fus east 1%2fs3%2faws4 request\&x amz date=20260320t074358z\&x amz expires=86400\&x amz signature=8d803b1bb9d48f053ac39bd62be90c76017269ff0dfdd488d5d55c8fe26aebfa\&x amz signedheaders=host\&response content disposition=attachment%3b%20filename%3d%22dc305 verbsandswitches pdf%22\&x amz checksum mode=enabled\&x id=getobject dairycomp vocabulary download https //archbee doc uploads s3 us east 1 amazonaws com/3h8psjcguxei4hgccypta/rx xomxufc9c4cm0pkw3x 20260320 080615 pdf?x amz algorithm=aws4 hmac sha256\&x amz content sha256=unsigned payload\&x amz credential=akiayqnqcixnp4etosxw%2f20260320%2fus east 1%2fs3%2faws4 request\&x amz date=20260320t080618z\&x amz expires=86400\&x amz signature=bea63ede48252fb6467557eec172dadedb68ab25a100094b73c719af5f4c824c\&x amz signedheaders=host\&response content disposition=attachment%3b%20filename%3d%22dc305%20vocabulary%20and%20command%20summary pdf%22\&x amz checksum mode=enabled\&x id=getobject