Dixie Information Network Manual

Restart Suspended/Crashed Orders


Select option 2 from the Dixie Information Network Main Menu. When prompted, enter your order number and press [ENTER]. The order will be restarted and ready for editing or completion.

If your order number is not available, enter "?" and press [ENTER]. All orders for your account will be listed. Enter the line number of the desired order to continue order entry.

Orders will suspend after 2 minutes of inactivity and automatically log off the program.

Backorder Inquiry


Select Backorder inquiry option 3 from the Dixie Information Network Main Menu and press [ENTER].

You may view backorders by manufacturers and/or part number. To display all backorders [ENTER] twice. The information given on this screen shows your customer number, vendor code, part number, original order number, purchase order number, shipping warehouse, backorder date, backorder type, unit price, and quantity reserved.



The back order types are:
0No backorders
1Stock backorder
3Emergency order to warehouse (Dixie Sales)
4Emergency order to customer (Your location)

After the inquiry, type "M" and press [ENTER] to select another manufacturer, or type "F" and press [ENTER] to return to the main menu.

Product/Stock Inquiry


Select option 4 from the Dixie Information Network Main Menu. Enter your part number and press [ENTER]. The screen will display the following:

  • Part number and description.
  • The manufacturer's suggested list price.
  • Sell price (your cost).
  • Price level/discount.
  • Customer number and company name.
  • Warehouse location.
  • Quantity on hand.
  • Quantity allocated (reserved).
  • Quantity on backorder (for all customers).
  • Net available (real time stock levels).



Use (\) to exit back to the main menu.

Order Inquiry/List


Select option 5 from the main menu. To view your order history based on any combination of the following criteria, type:
  • Order number
  • Your purchase order number
  • Your order date (in this format: 5-JAN-98)
  • Date shipped (in this format: 5-JAN-98)
  • Shipping warehouse (1= NC, 2=FL, 3=TN)
  • Order status (example: open orders, invoiced orders, credit memos, etc.)
  • Month (JAN= January, DEC = December)
You may also press [ENTER] through all prompts to view all orders on the list.



After the list of orders is displayed, choose the line number and press [ENTER] to view the order.

At the prompt, choose the appropriate option:
Lwill give prompt for order line to view
Sallows you to stop and inquire on other orders
Xreturns to main menu