Dear aSa Software User,

Below is your copy of our newest aSa Reinforcer Express e-newsletter. Comments? Reply to  reinforcer@asaHQ.com . The sending address above is not monitored. View as Webpage

August 2018
aSa featured in 'Construction in Focus' magazine
Construction in Focus, a magazine covering all aspects of the construction industry, featured an article about aSa in the July 2018 issue. The article covers the company’s near-50 year history, family atmosphere, and worldwide presence in the reinforcing market.
Excerpt: The story of Applied Systems Associates, Inc., (aSa) began with innovation nearly 50 years ago when the power of computer software was nothing like it is today. Founder Jim Leib developed a software solution for the reinforcing steel industry that produced an immediate impact. That impact has only grown through a culture that rewards teamwork, continuous improvement, and reliability.
Featured Solution: Opto-Shear Console
The aSa Opto-Shear Console drives the entire shearing operation electronically by completely automating shearline processes and managing the shop crew with easy-to-follow instructions. aSa’s controller interfaces with nearly any shearline as an original or replacement console.
Tips, Hints, Q&A: Estimating product conflict
Question:

We imported an estimate from an outside estimator. When we open or save it, we get a message that some products – our normal rebar sizes – are in “conflict.” Why do we get this message for rebar items?

Answer:

Typically, this will occur if there is a difference in the product definition between the source file and the destination system. The most likely culprit is the Country field. If a product is set to “Any” country on one and a specific country on the other (such as USA or Canada), the program will recognize the products as different and display the conflict message. The solution is to update the Country field (or whichever field is different) in the import file so that they match.
Software Release Schedule
aSa currently supports v16.2, released May 2017 and v16.1, released March 2016.

All other versions, v14.2 and older, are now considered retired. Our consultants will continue to provide phone and e-mail support for all products, including retired versions. However, we will not make any code changes - including patches, upgrades, or enhancements - for versions that have been retired. If you require a change to a particular product, and your version has been retired, you will need to upgrade to the newest version.
Next Release
aSa v18.1 will be released later this year. In the mean time, you can check out our hardware and system specifications to make sure your system is ready for the update.
Upcoming Events
September 3
aSa office closed in observance of Labor Day.

September 24-26
BIM Forum - Las Vegas
Visit us at Booth 412

Save the Date: January 22-25, 2019
World of Concrete - Las Vegas
Visit us at Booth N2600 AND in the Technology for Construction section, Booth N2279.

Save the Date: March 19-21, 2019
aSa Software Forum - Pittsburgh
Current Version
The current version of aSa software is v16.2. To receive the new version, fill out the distribution request form.

If you're already running v16.2, visit the aSa Software Downloads page to download the newest cumulative update. 
Services Directory
Download a listing of Contract Estimators and Detailers licensed for aSa software and enrolled in our Client Care plan.
Contacting aSa
aSa North America Headquarters
1.800.CALL.ASA 1.800.225.5272
724.733.8700
Reinforcing Support - RACsupport@asaHQ.com
CAD Support - CADsupport@asaHQ.com
Rebar Financials Support - BACsupport@asaHQ.com
aSa Australia
+61.429.227.891

aSa Europe
724.325.5545 x1555

aSa India
+1.724.519.8538
+91.96002.29333
aSa Latin America
+57.3194662565
+1.724.871.8773

aSa Middle East
+1.724.519.8536 x1154
+1.971.509.436.620
Emergency support available Mon-Fri 5-9 PM and weekends 9 AM - 5 PM U.S. Eastern Time.
To access, call 1.800.225.5272 or 724.733.8700 and press 4 for after-hours support.