Why is my master schedule file from the Aeries Extract Tool empty?

If you've been running into a problem with the Aeries Extract tool not generating a complete master schedule file it's likely one simple thing that you need to do.  

But before the simple fix, we'd recommend that you make sure that you have the latest version of the Aeries Extract tool.  To do this simply visit our downloads page at https://www.illuminateed.com/downloads and click on the Aeries Extract link.  Towards the top of the page you'll see the most recent version.  Click on the version number to begin your download.  You'll also find some basic instructions on how to configure the tool.

Now, on to the simple fix.  If you've opted out of generating the terms.txt file, you'll notice that the mastschd.txt file no longer generates.  There is a dependency built into the tool.  The terms file must first be built in order for the master schedule file to run. 

To make sure that the terms.txt file is running, edit your AeriesExtract.exe.config file and change this line:

<add key="Include-Terms" value="false" />

to this:

<add key="Include-Terms" value="true" />

That should do it.  The next time you run the extract you can expect to see your master schedule file.