John Deere: DTF
Use the John Deere DTF screen to transmit or receive data and to configure the email address that receives price update confirmation emails from the John Deere Data Transfer Facility (DTF) after it has successfully transmitted parts price updates.
The John Deere DTF (Data Transfer Facility) is a communication protocol used by John Deere to send and receive files. DTF files can include price files, parts equipment orders, and other pieces of data. New parts in JD Prism data feeds are automatically added to the IntelliDealer PARTMAST file for relevant locations. An IntelliDealer scheduler job manages the generation and transmission of the JD Prism inventory file using the IntelliDealer DPMSCHED file.
To access the John Deere DTF screen, navigate to Configuration > Interfaces > John Deere > DTF.
Topics in this section include:
Data Flows
The data that IntelliDealer sends to John Deere is a delta file of parts sold or received and (if applicable) the parts master files for new parts.
The data that John Deere sends to IntelliDealer includes:
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Suggested parts orders which IntelliDealer uses to create a parts order.
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Suggested parts transfers between locations which IntelliDealer uses to create a stock transfer (Product Support > Parts > Stock Transfers).
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Suggested surplus returns which IntelliDealer uses to create a surplus returns (Product Support > Parts > Surplus Returns).
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A schedule of when IntelliDealer sends the delta (parts that are sold or received) parts file and/or parts master files (new parts).
Screen Description
The fields on the John Deere DTF screen are:
| Field | Description |
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| Parts Price Email | The email address to receive confirmation emails. |
| Use New Prism Transmit Process | If selected, IntelliDealer uses the JD Prism interface for data transmissions, otherwise it uses the legacy transmit process. |
Use these buttons to complete your work on the John Deere DTF screen:
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Save | Saves the Parts Price Email address and closes the screen. |
| Receive DTF Files | Receives available DTF files from John Deere to IntelliDealer. |
| Send DTF Files | Sends current DTF files from IntelliDealer to John Deere. |
Troubleshooting
Verify data transmission by checking Job Logs. All logs and error messages related to parts inventory file generation and transmission are recorded in the job history screen.
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If the file is successfully generated, the message “Successfully generated Parts Inventory File to Transmit” appears.
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IntelliDealer records errors that occur during file generation to the DTFLOG file, which you can access from the View Logs screen.
If Prism files are not sent as expected:
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Verify that the “Use New Prism Transmit Process” flag is enabled.
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Review the logs for error messages or confirmation of successful file generation.
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If files are missing or not transmitted, check for any system/network issues that may have prevented file transfer.