Generator

The Generator is a downloadable tool that helps you create some simple Word documents.

Once the tool has been downloaded and installed onto your computer you can use it as often as you like.
 
The documents you can create with the Generator are:

• position descriptions for the people working on your farm;
• standard operating procedures for a particular person, task or the entire farm;
• safety procedures for a particular person, task or the entire farm;
• safety protocols related to safety procedures.

Once you have used the Generator to start these documents, customise them to suit your farm.

The Live Library modules explain how you can best make these documents work for you.

Generator version

The current version is Generator v3.0 Feb 2009.

If you have installed the Generator before check the version details above. You may want to install it again if you think you have an older version.

How to download and use the Generator

Note: You will need to have Microsoft Word 2002 or above installed on your PC.
If you have an older version of Word, see the note in step (1).

The tool is provided as a downloadable file. It consists of Microsoft Word templates. You will need to have Microsoft Word installed on your PC in order to use the Generator.

Follow the instructions below to download the Generator installation package to your desktop and run the installer program. Once you have installed the Generator you can use it as often as you like.

1. Download the correct installation file for your version of Word below. When prompted, choose to save the download file to your Windows desktop.
   
   

   Version	Installation File	Usage Manual
   Word 2002	Download	Usage Manual
   Word 2003 - 2007	Download	Usage Manual

    

   Other versions of Word

   If you have an older version of Word or have difficulty downloading or installing the Generator click on the link below to download a Word document that has already been created using the Generator. You will need to edit this document to delete the job tasks, procedures and protocols that aren't relevant to you.
   
   Complete Generator Word document
   

2. Once downloaded, double-click on the Exe file called The People in Dairy Installer 2002.exe or The People in Dairy Installer 2003-2007.exe (depending on which version you downloaded).
3. A new window will open, click Install to extract the generator files.

   Note: Depending on your version of Windows a window might pop up asking whether you wish to Run this program or not. Click “Run” and the install window will pop up as instructed above.

4. A folder will be created on your desktop called The Generator Installer.
5. Double click on the folder to open it.

   Ensure that your Microsoft Word Macro security level is not set to "High" or "Very High": Microsoft Word 2003 or below Run Microsoft Word. Select Tools->Macros->Security In the pop-up box, ensure that the setting is no higher than "Medium", this setting will ensure you have the option of running macros which is a requirement for the installation and for use of the generator. Microsoft Word 2007 Click on the Large Office Button in the top left of your screen. From the menu click “Word Options”. A new window will open. From the left hand side menu select “Trust Center”. Then click “Trust Center Settings” from the right hand side. A new window will open detailing your current security settings. Select “Enable All Macros” from the list and click Ok. It is recommended that once you have installed “The People In Dairy Generator” that you go back and lower your macro settings using the above process.

6. Double click on the file The People in Dairy Installer.dot

   If your Macro settings are incorrect a pop-up window may appear asking: Microsoft Word 2003 or below A pop-up window will ask whether you wish to Enable or Disable Macros. Please select Enable Macros. Microsoft Word 2007 A pop-up window will inform you that Macros are currently disabled. Click OK to close this window. At the top of the screen will be a bar saying “Security Warning Macros have been disabled” Click the “Options” button next to this message. A new window will pop up. Select “Enable this content” and click Ok.

7. This will run a quick program which will save the The People in Dairy template to the required location on your PC.  When prompted click Yes to install the template.
8. Once completed, you can remove the The People in Dairy Installer 2002.exe or The People in Dairy Installer 2003-2007.exe file and the The Generator Installer folder from your desktop.  You can do this by right clicking on the file or folder and selecting Delete.
9. Follow the instructions for using the Generator in the Usage Manual to create position descriptions, standard operating procedures, safety procedures and safety protocols for your farm.