Macro Field Dictionary

QTRACS software uses a standard dictionary of fields commonly used in messages, such as Load Number, Departure Date, and Tractor ID.

Each dictionary entry can be used in any number of macros and specifies the type of information that can be entered. For example, a Departure Date field only accepts numbers used in dates, and applies the standard date format when the field is placed in a macro template.

When you need macro fields that aren't in the standard dictionary, you can create custom dictionary entries.

The macro field dictionary also facilitates integration with other software, such as a dispatch system. Each dictionary entry has an integration (XML) tag you use when creating forward messages to send through web services.

To further facilitate integration, you can associate macro dictionary entries into field groups identified by an integration (XML) tag. For example, you can group Shipper, Shipper Address, Shipper City, Shipper State, and Shipper Zip into a field group called "Shipper Information."