3rd Party Forecasting Interface

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Purpose

Run a third-party demand forecasting program.

Overview

Use 3rd Party Forecasting Interface to start the interface for a third-party demand forecasting program.

Running a Third-Party Demand Forecasting Program

To run a third-party demand forecasting program.

Enter the folder path and file name for the third-party demand forecasting program in the DF Run File Name & Path field.
Click the Run DF button in the ribbon.

Ribbon Home Tab Buttons

Button	Description
Exit	Click this button to close the 3rd Party Forecasting Interface window.
Run DF	Click this button to start the third-party demand forecasting program. You must enter the folder path and file name for the program in the DF Run File Name & Path field before you click this button.

Main Tab Fields and Buttons

Field or Button	Description
DF Run File Name & Path	Enter the folder path and file name for the third-party demand forecasting program, or click the Lookup button to navigate to and select the program. The folder path and file name are entered automatically in this field if the folder path and file name are entered in the Demand Forecasting Executable field in User Extended Options.