SMS™ - Getting Started

Are you new to SMS and don't know where to start? Check out the information below to get started!

SMS Installation and Registration

• SMS Desktop Installer - Software
  • Reminder: There are 2 updates a year, with the possibility of more.
• How to Purchase AgFiniti and SMS Licenses
• Registering your SMS™ Software
• Creating/Restoring a Backup
  • Creating and restoring backups in SMS helps ensure that data will not be lost if something goes wrong

First, let's import some of your data into SMS.

Importing/Exporting Data

• Reading Files into SMS (Importing)
  • Assigning Attributes in Shape and CSV Files
• Exporting out of SMS

Now that your data is imported, let's get to know the tools in SMS!

Introduction to Tools

• Featured Icons: Main Menu / Toolbar
• SMS Software Layout & Management Tree
• Viewing Map Types and Attributes
• Legend Overview

Let's work with your data and use the features available in SMS.

Working with Data

• Creating a Boundary Operation
  • Creating Internal Boundaries
• Query Overview
• Creating Variable Rate Prescriptions in SMS
• Printing with SMS
• Creating or Editing Reports
• Batch Tools
• Updating SMS Basic and Advanced

Are you ready to raise your game to the next level? Try SMS Advanced!

SMS Advanced Features

• SMS Basic vs. SMS Advanced
• Analysis Wizard
• Advanced Modules

Resources

• Ag Leader Knowledgebase
  • Resources for both hardware and software including product manuals, quick start guides, and troubleshooting FAQs
• SMS & AgFiniti YouTube Videos
  • How-to videos on the functions of SMS 
• SMS Trainings
  • Sign up for SMS classes that dive deeper into what SMS can do
  • Check out the free New SMS Desktop User Training on the Academy portal
• Contact Technical Support