AutoCount Cage Management Plugin User Guide
What Is AutoCount Cage Management Plugin?
AutoCount Cage Management Plugin helps poultry, livestock, agriculture and logistics businesses calculate cage weight, gross weight, net weight, cage quantity, bird quantity and price details directly in AutoCount Delivery Order. It reduces manual calculation and helps businesses prepare more accurate weight-based billing.
AutoCount Cage Management Plugin Video Guide
- AutoCount Cage Management Plugin (EN)
Cage Management Plugin Setup
AutoCount Cage Management Plugin Setup
- AutoCount Cage Management Plugin (CN)
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Why Use AutoCount Cage Management Plugin?
Many businesses still calculate net weight manually by subtracting container weight, which is time‑consuming and prone to mistakes. This plugin automates that process so you can:
Ensure accurate net weight calculations
Streamline weighing and invoicing
Reduce disputes with customers
Save time on manual calculations
Who Should Use AutoCount Cage Management Plugin?
Poultry Suppliers and Wholesalers
Helps record cage weight, gross weight, net weight, cage quantity, and bird quantity during sales.
Poultry Buyers and Distributors
Helps check accurate net weight before receiving stock or confirming supplier delivery.
Livestock and Agriculture Businesses
Useful for businesses that need to record cage details, weight information, and delivery records directly inside AutoCount documents.
Businesses Selling or Purchasing by Cage Weight
Helps businesses calculate cage weight, net weight, total bird quantity, and pricing more accurately during sales or purchases.
Key Features of AutoCount Cage Management Plugin
Automated Net Weight Calculation
Cage Weight Deduction
Cage Quantity and Bird Quantity Tracking
Delivery Order Weight-Based Billing
How AutoCount Cage Management Plugin Works
1. Set Up Cage Item
Create or update the stock item that requires cage weight calculation
- Go to Stock > Stock Item Maintenance
- Click New or edit an existing item
- Enter the Item Code and Description
- Go to the User Defined Field tab
- Tick IsCage
- Save the stock item
2. Create Delivery Order
Go to Sales > Delivery Order and click New.
- Select the debtor/customer.
- Add the cage item.
When a cage item is selected, the Cage Info window can be used to enter cage weight and bird information.
3. Enter Cage Details
Click Add to add a new cage weight row
Enter the weight for each cage
Use Bulk if you need to add many rows at once
Use Paste From Excel if the cage weights are copied from Excel.
The system will calculate the Gross Weight as 45.
Then enter: KG Per Cage, No. of Cage, Total Bird, Price
4. Checking Calculated Details & Save
- After closing the Cage Info window, the calculated values will appear in the document Grid Column.
- After confirming the details, click Save.
AutoCount will save the Delivery Order together with the cage information.
Benefits of AutoCount Cage Management Plugin
Using this plugin brings multiple advantages:
Faster Processing
No more manual weight deduction — calculations are done instantly.
Better Accuracy
Reduces human errors from manual subtraction of container weight.
Clearer Invoicing
Invoices show correct net weights, reducing customer disputes.
Industry‑Specific Support
Ideal for businesses that handle caged or containerized products.
Conclusion
The AutoCount Cage Management Plugin automates net weight calculation by using container/cage weight, saving time, improving accuracy, and minimizing disputes. It’s a practical tool for businesses dealing with containerized products that need precise weight‑based billing and reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AutoCount Cage Management Plugin calculate?
It takes the gross weight and container weight to automatically compute the net product weight.
Which industries benefit most from Cage Management Plugin?
Poultry farms, livestock transport, agricultural packing, logistics companies — anywhere products are weighed with containers.
Does Cage Management Plugin integrate with inventory and invoicing?
Yes — once net weight is calculated, it can feed directly into inventory movement and invoicing modules for accurate billing.
Ready to simplify your weight calculations?
Install the AutoCount Cage Management Plugin now to eliminate manual weight deductions, boost accuracy, and speed up your operations.