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What's New in ver.6.0

Back Paddock is pleased to announce the release of SoilMate ver.6.0
The latest version, 6.0, of SoilMate is now easier and quicker to use. Back Paddock has made the program more intuitive and therefore quicker. The models that are used in SoilMate have been updated with the latest research information giving you confidence that the results from the models are meaningful.

 

SoilMate New Features

  • New CotN – Plant Model
    The new model incorporates the latest information to achieve the high cotton yields of today
  • Automatic creation of SoilMateWeb PO from pre-logging
    If the purchase order is entered whilst logging in there is no need to enter the PO when downloading tests
  • Improvements to In-Crop N
    When crop stages are selected from the drop down list the efficiencies are automatically adjusted
  • Printing Multiple SOF
    After creating the log in click on save changes. Click on form in the upper tool bar, click on Order Form, select the forms for printing and then click print
  • Improvements to Trend Analysis
    Inclusion of Lime rates, amongst other improvements
  • Selectable Title Page in report printing
    An option for a customised title page now appears automatically when a report is selected. There is also an option to include or not include the report page
  • New Sample Order Forms - multi farm & multi paddocks

    There are now three options:
  1.  Single Depth, Same Farm-Multi Paddocks
  2.  Single Depth, Multi Farm-Multi Paddocks
  3.  Single Multiple Depths-Same Farm
  • Merging Trading Names
    Trading names, farms and paddocks can now be exported from Adviser into SoilMate. In Adviser go to File, click SoilMate Link and then click Export Details to SoilMate.
  • Grouping of lab tests by sample type
    Lab samples are now grouped by type ( soil,tissue,water)
  • New Calculations for Calcium % of CEC and Potassium % of CEC
  • Automatic Nutrient Status Report (Pre-Recommendation Phase 1)
    An automatic status report is now attached to the email that notifies samples are available. An evaluation table must be filled in during the log in process for this to occur.
  • Model Reports are now available in Report Tab
    When selecting types of reports a report for the Grain N Plan and Cot N Plan can now be selected.
  • Cotton Petiole Export Report
    It is now quick and easy to create a report and graph of petiole test results. After importing results click on Data. Click on Cotton Petiole report and then select the farm and field. Enter the nearest town and the day degrees. Click finish and save the file. The file will now download into an excel sheet.

For users currently using ver. 5.5 update to the latest version using the link below:

 Call the Help Desk on 1800 557 166 for assistance with upgrading from older versions. 

Download SoilMate ver 6.0 Here

 

click save and run the update.

 

A User Guide for SoilMate can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:

SoilMate User Guide