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Any unit of functionality that creates business value is a Feature.
Many features bundled together comprise a Module.
Some features may contribute value to multiple Modules.

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FeatureModuleFeature Description
Accounting AdjustmentsCore TrackingCustomer balances are determined by asset deliveries and returns. However
there are instances in which balances need to be modified outside of those transactions to ensure balances are accurate. These scenarios result in Accounting Adjustments.
Adding Asset Classifications and Product CodesCore TrackingAsset Classifications are an integral TrackAbout feature to structure your product inventory.
Adding Asset Classifications and Product CodesCore TrackingAsset Classifications are an integral TrackAbout feature to structure your product inventory.
Alert File Template Language ReferenceCore TrackingThis feature works along with Email Alerts and allows for an Excel file to be generated based on record save.
AlertsCore TrackingEstablish email alert rules and push important information about assets and transactions to defined recipients.
Asset Agreement Renewal TemplateRentalA Rich Text Format (RTF) file is used as the template for the Printable Asset Agreement Form Template.
Asset AgreementsRentalAsset Agreements are an agreement between you and your customer to not charge a customer rent for a specific type and quantity of assets for a specified amount of time.
Asset FamiliesCore TrackingAsset Families provides a means to group products together for the application of business rules and validation.
Asset HistoryCore TrackingViewing Asset History and modifying an asset
Asset Reclassification (Change Service)Core TrackingAllows Assets to Change Product or Item
Auto ClassifyCore TrackingAuto Classify allows an asset to be automatically classified based on the prefix of the barcode being scanned.
Auto-Disposal for Delivered AssetsCore TrackingAuto-Disposal for Delivered Assets
Barcode Range ValidationCore TrackingTrackAbout provides support for validating numeric barcode/tag ranges for barcodes in relation to the kind of assets they're associated with (i.e. individual assets
bundles
containers).
Black Hole RecoveryCore TrackingAllows companies to "find" unknown assets and gather metrics about unknown asset population.
Branch TransfersCore TrackingThe process of moving assets among your internal locations. Used both during Core Tracking basic Delivery and Proof of Delivery.
Business RulesCore TrackingRules for defining workflows
CollisionsCore TrackingThis automated feature helps prevent duplicated information in your system.
Compare Truck Inventory to OrdersTruck Load Unload and ReconciliationThis feature is used to make sure that there are enough assets on the truck to fulfill all of the orders for the day.
Consumables and Hard GoodsCore TrackingTrackAbout provides the ability to deliver and bill for items non-returnable items.
Create OrderCore Tracking
Current InventoryCore TrackingThe Current Inventory page of the TrackAbout website lets you quickly search your entire asset population.
Customer AuditCore TrackingThis feature is used for visiting a customer's location and performing a physical audit of all assets on site.
Customer Rental DashboardRentalProvides a rental overview for customer accounts.
Customer ReportsCore TrackingA set of standard website reporting to provide information about customer accounts.
CustomersCore TrackingSetting up Customers
CustomersCore TrackingSetting up Customers
Dashboard MaintenanceCore TrackingThe TrackAbout Dashboard provides a means to identify issues with your data or processes you might need to address.
Data LockCore TrackingData Lock is designed to protect existing records in TrackAbout from unwanted changes.
Deliver/Return ActionCore TrackingAllow users to deliver ordered goods to a customer and possibly pick up returnable or empty goods.
Deliver/Return Editing: Change TruckCore TrackingAllows users to change the truck on a delivery record
Deliver/Return Editing: Switch Deliver / ReturnAllows users to change the assets on Delivery records between "Deliver" and "Return".
Delivery Receipt E-mailSmartphone AppEmail customers a delivery confirmation
Delivery by Common CarrierCore TrackingAllows assets to be transferred to a customer or another location using a common carrier (such as FedEx or UPS).
Delivery without Customer or InvoiceCore TrackingThis feature allows your operator to complete a delivery transaction despite missing customer or invoice information.
Dock PickupCore TrackingA feature to handle returning assets representing several customer accounts
Equipment RentalRentalThis is typically used for renting welding machines and other large pieces of equipment.
Exchange BalancesCore TrackingTrackAbout uses special logic to track "Exchange" assets that are typically not closely tracked.
Expiring Asset AgreementsRentalIdentify Expiring Asset Agreements and renew them.
File-Based Import/ExportCore TrackingTrackAbout can import data from flat files in various file formats.
Fill TrackingCore TrackingFilling a previously Empty Asset.
Typically an internal process to make an asset ready for use. For example
Find InventoryCertificate of Analysis (COA)TAM7 (Smartphone) Feature to locate inventory based on location or product
Flat FeesRental"Flat fee" refers to a pricing structure that charges a single fixed fee for a service
regardless of usage.
Generating Rental BillsRentalAllow TrackAbout to calculate and generate your customer Rental Invoices.
Internal Inventory AuditCore TrackingThe Physical Inventory process allows for internal asset auditing and “cycle counts”.
Internal UsersCore TrackingEstablish and Manage User Accounts
Internal UsersCore TrackingEstablish and Manage User Accounts
Invoice RepositoryCore TrackingTrackAbout can be configured to generate a primary delivery ticket number.
Load truckTruck Load Unload and ReconciliationThe Load Truck action moves assets onto a truck.
LocalizationCore TrackingLocalization allows to customize your instance to supported languages
Location Restricted UsersCore TrackingAllows you to limit user functionality to selected locations
Lost AssetsCore TrackingTrackAbout provides a means to mark assets as lost and remove them from your active inventory..
Lot Number TrackingCore TrackingTrackAbout provides the means to allow you to track your own Lot Numbers
or we can generate Lot Numbers for you as part of our Filling functionality.
Maintenance Tracking: Action SchedulesMaintenance Tracking & SchedulingAction Schedule provides a means to set reporting “rules” associated with your Maintenance Actions.
Management ReportsCore TrackingStandard TrackAbout reports available on your website to give you information about your assets and activity.
Mapping New Product CodesCore TrackingHow to Map New Product Codes
Mobile OrderingSmartphone AppAllow your operators to submit Orders for assets right from their mobile device.
Mobile RolesCore TrackingMobile Roles are used to limit the actions of the handheld to just those actions that a given kind of user needs to use.
Mobile RolesCore TrackingMobile Roles are used to limit the actions of the handheld to just those actions that a given kind of user needs to use.
NavigationCore Tracking
New User E-Mail TemplateCore Tracking
Not-Scanned AssetsCore TrackingA feature to allow assets without tags/barcodes to be tracked for particular processes such as Production and Distribution
Offline ModeCore TrackingOffline mode allows you to perform essential tracking actions without internet connection
Order PlanningCore TrackingManage Pending Deliveries (Orders)
OwnershipCore TrackingSpecify who owns a particular asset
Pairing a Zebra ZQ520 for use with TAM6 and TAM7Core TrackingWireless Printing
Password SecurityCore TrackingProtect data by ensuring password complexity and requirements are adequate
Pool BalancesRentalUse barcode prefixes to identify which assets should be treated like "Exchange Types"
Post Telemetry Device DataHigh Pressure TelemetryAutomatic readings from telemetry devices are posted to the TrackAbout website through this web service interface.
Pre-TripCore TrackingPre-Trip allows a driver to associate their handheld with a Truck.
Product Code Expiration DatesCore TrackingAlert Users to when products are expired
Product Code GenerationCore Tracking
Proof of Delivery ReceiptProof of Delivery (Paperless Delivery)Customizable templates are available for Proof of Delivery receipts.
Proof of Delivery on TAM7 (iOS and Android)Proof of Delivery (Paperless Delivery)Proof of Delivery as it works for TAMobile 7
Quick MapCore Tracking
Rack FillingCore TrackingConduct Filling by Manfold/Rack
Receive from Vendor (Third Party Filling)Core TrackingTrackAbout's Receive from Vendor (also often called Third Party Filling) is used to record the fact that assets have been received from an outside facility.
Record EditingCore TrackingMake changes to already created records
Remapping and Editing Product CodesCore TrackingEdit or Remap Existing Product Codes
Remove From Lot (Blow Down)Core TrackingRemove the Lot Number from an Asset
Remove Stale InventoryCore TrackingThe Remove Stale Inventory tool provides a way to identify assets that have not been scanned in a defined period of time and mark them as Lost.
Rental BalanceRentalThis Customer report displays the current rental balance of the selected customer and all departments that bill with this customer.
Rental Bill ConfigurationRentalCustomize the rental invoice generated through TrackAbout for your rental customers.
Rental Bill Hold and ReleaseRentalThe TrackAbout Rental Module allows a hold status to be placed on customers that require any kind of special handling each month.
Rental ClassesRentalRental Classes provide the default pricing structure for assets in the TrackAbout rental system.
Rental Rates and MethodsRentalSet up List and Special pricing for items rented through TrackAbout.
Replace BarcodeCore TrackingThis function allows you to replace/change the barcode/tag for an asset
ReportsTrackAbout Support can create customized reports for you provide through the TrackAbout website or email subscription
Reservations: Assigning AssetsProof of Delivery (Paperless Delivery)Assigning specific assets to orders
Shortcut BarcodesTrackAbout provides support for users to create their own special shortcut barcodes for speeding data entry into a scanner.
Sign Many (Capture Multiple Signatures)Core Tracking
Smartphone GeolocationSmartphone AppCapture device GPS information during scanning
Sorting AssetsCore TrackingThese actions are used to sort individual assets when no container is needed or available.
Stopped AssetsCore TrackingRecall
The Block
and Complaint (Empty and Full) actions are all used as a way to "stop" an asset from being used by most TrackAbout actions.
Switch between Load Truck and Unload TruckTruck Load Unload and ReconciliationChange a record action from Load to Unload or vice versa.
TAMobile 7 Android BasicsSmartphone AppInformation about the Basics of TAMobile 7 on Android
Truck AuditTruck Load Unload and ReconciliationTruck Audit allows an operator to conduct a blind count of the assets by product loaded onto the truck.
Truck ManifestTruck Load Unload and ReconciliationTrackAbout can create a Truck Manifest. A Truck Manifest is used for recording what is on a truck
and is commonly used for government compliance record keeping.
Truck ReconciliationTruck Load Unload and ReconciliationThis feature is used to compare assets which were loaded on the truck and unloaded from the truck against assets which were delivered and returned during the truck's run.
Units of MeasureCore TrackingClients will use Units of Measure to enter and auto-convert numbers for different units.
Unload TruckTruck Load Unload and ReconciliationThe Unload Truck action moves assets out of a truck location and into the inventory of the branch the user of the handheld selected when he signed into TrackAbout.
Use StatesCore TrackingA Use State describes the status or condition of an asset.
User Access ControlCore TrackingAllows users to define the permissions for each user role
Valve TrackingCore TrackingCollect information about valves and establish rules to control their use.
Variable VolumeCore TrackingVariable volume allows you to track the fill volume of assets during the fill process.
Wireless Collision MessagesCore TrackingUsers
saving TrackAbout data wirelessly
will receive messages on their handheld when their actions have caused a collision.