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Bridge screen map and steps to load Fixed Assets

Bridge screen map and steps to load Fixed Assets

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Last updated: 01 26, 2022 by Claire Aleman

Issue/Symptom/Question

What is the Bridge screen map and the steps for loading Fixed Assets?

Applies To

Bridge Load

Loading new Fixed Assets

Resolution/Fix/Answer

EQS012.bat

Template for the Fixed Assets Bridge Load:

Fixed Asset Bridge Load.xlsx

Steps to complete Bridge Loading of Fixed Assets to the Fixed Assets Information window:

  1. Download the Fixed Asset Bridge Load template as an excel file
  2. Save the file to a local directory
  3. Using the template example, enter the required and/or option items in the rows below the example row
  4. Delete the two example rows after updating the information
  5. Example Bridge excel file: Fixed Asset Load Penta Example Data.xlsx
  6. Save the file as an MS Dos txt file
  7. Open the txt file using Notepad or Notepad ++ to edit the file
  8. Example txt file ready for bridge: Fixed Asset Load Penta Example Data.txt
  9. Save the txt file as EQS012.bat
  10. Using FileZilla, WinSCP or another FTP application, save the EQS012.bat file to the directory where it will be available to bridge

Using FileZilla:

  1. Once logged in, save the file to the user's desktop

            

        2. Move the to the Linux User's home directory

         

       3. Log into CoStar with the Linux User and password and hit enter until you get to the /penta> prompt. Type penta at this prompt

          

       4. Choose the Database with Bridge Option that will be used to bridge the Fixed Assets

          

       5. Log into the database as you would log into Penta

           

       6. Using the arrows on your keyboard navigate to Information Entry and Processing > Equipment Cost Control & Fixed Asset Management > Fixed Asset Management > Assets

            

Once the Assets window opens, the screen will flash to reflect the fixed assets being loaded. Once the load is complete, Penta will exit the window and return to the Assets window. If there are errors, the EQS012.err file will be generated in the FTP application. You will need to review the file to determine what needs to be updated to complete the bridge process. 

If you need assistance with resolving any errors or with this process, please submit a Service Desk ticket and reference this article.