EC 18 - XID (Change ID) Event

The XIDClosed XID is short for "Change ID", as in changing an animal's ID number. event (ECClosed Event code 18) allows you to change an animal's IDClosed Identifier number. See the topics below for help with this event:

Define Details for this Event

The details listed below are typical for an XID event; however, be aware that the details you see in the mobile app may vary based on the DC305Closed DairyComp305 - VAS Dairy Management Software command that created the event. If any fields other than the animal ID are required to process an animal, they are marked with an * (asterisk) symbol in the app.

The current ID of the animal that requires the ID change. This field is automatically populated with the animal ID when you add it to the list. You can tap the animal's ID number to view its CowCard.

The date that the animal was added to the event. This field can be changed based on the following:

  • The new date cannot be later than the animal's birth date.
  • The new date cannot be later than the animal's current Fresh date.
  • The new date cannot exceed 365 days in the past.

For more information about event dates and how to change them, see Changing Event Dates.

The technician who added the animal to this event. Tap this field to select from a list of available technicians.

The names and numbers in the TechnicianClosed Tech is short for Technician. list come from the Technician Table in DC305. This table is optional in DC305, so if you do not see any names here in the mobile app, you need to make sure that a DC305 admin has created this table so that it can synchronize to the PULSE Platform. Once it has been created, a code number and name can be assigned to each technician, and members with DC305 admin permissions can add and remove technician names as necessary. The mobile app requires an active data or WiFi connection to synchronize updates.

Tap this field to open a text editor where you can type the animal's new ID. Tap the OK button when you are done:

Note that the app will not allow you to add an ID that is already in use. If you receive an error message, please enter a different ID that is currently available.

What Happens When I Process Changes for this Event?

When you tap the Process My Changes button in the mobile app, it sends your updates forward to DairyComp 305 (WiFi or data connection required).

When DairyComp 305 receives the updates, it records an XID event for each completed animal and updates each animal to its new ID number. It records the EDAYClosed Event day as the date the event was completed in the mobile app.

See Processing Your Changes for more information on how the mobile app, the PULSE Platform, and DairyComp 305 work together to process your changes.

IMPORTANT:
  • If you have not entered the new ID for an animal in this event, the app will not include that animal when it sends the batch XID event updates back to DairyComp 305.
  • Any incomplete animals will remain visible in the mobile app XID event until you either remove them from the list or finish defining their details and process the changes again.

See also Details Required to Process Animals in an Event for examples of how the mobile app displays complete vs incomplete animals.

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Need help adding animals to this event?

See the following topics:

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