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We recommend upgrading to CompuTec ProcessForce 3.0, which is a plugin installed and managed through CompuTec AppEngine 3.0, built on .NET 8.
However, please note that CompuTec AppEngine 3.0 has a different architecture, and all CompuTec components, including the CompuTec ProcessForce 3.0 plugin, need to be updated together to ensure full compatibility.
Before starting your installation or upgrade process, we strongly recommend reviewing the CompuTec AppEngine 3.0 and CompuTec ProcessForce 3.0 documentation.
User Defined Fields in PowerShell Scripts
When working with CompuTec ProcessForce objects in PowerShell scripts, you may need to assign values to User Defined Fields (UDFs). This guide explains the correct syntax and best practices for setting UDF values, ensuring proper data handling and script execution.
General Rule
To assign a value to a User Defined Field in CompuTec ProcessForce object, use the following syntax:
$PFObject.UDFItems.Item("U_UDF1").Value = 'some value';
Therefore instead of (example for U_LineNo field on Manufacturing Order's header):
$mo.U_LineNo = $csvItem.LineNo
It should be:
$mo.UDFItems.Item("U_LineNo").Value = $csvItem.LineNo
The same pattern applies to all the other User Defined Fields (UDFs).
Hour Type User Defined Fields
If a UDF represents time values (Hour type), you must explicitly convert the value from the .csv file to DateTime format.
For example, if the .csv file contains a time value in the HH:MM format, you should cast it as follows:
$mo.UDFItems.Item("U_PlannedHours").Value = [datetime] $csvItem.PlannedHours