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ER 175723 Relevant Leg Indicator The issue was prioritized as a 1C. ER 179850 Data Com m /U Command This new command an d its adaptation were discussed. The adaptation suggests that it needs to be on keys 52 or 53 as a r equired function. The concern is that this will not be needed operationally for some time and that this should be optional adaptation. Jamie Beert is researching the adaptation question and the issue will be discussed again next week. The En Route Automa tion Workgroup (ERAW) has been working with the TFMS and ABRR workgroups to re - launch the Airborne and Pre - Departure Reroute program. Software changes still made to be made to ensure that ABRR/PDRR is compliant with recent changes to the 7110.65, and the g roups are trying to reach consensus on h ow to implement those changes. We're trying to get ABRR/PDRR available for use by the end of October 2017. ENTERPRISE - INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E - IDS) Amanda Hodge (ZOA) is the Article 114 Representative for Enter prise - Informati on Display System (E - IDS) work. Ms. Hodge's report for the membership is below. The Enterprise Information Display System (E - IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution across facility types. While some customization is necessary and will be available, one system will reduce overall costs for upkeep and training, and resolve the upcoming end - of - life issues we have with our current IDSs in the field (IDS - 4, ERIDS, etc.). The pro ject is still in the early stages of development. NATCA is working with the FAA and MITRE to survey the field about the use of all current IDSs, to provide the E - IDS Team with a better understanding of the needs of each type of facility. This foundation is improved upon utilizing NATCA CPC and TMC SME feedback during subsequent focus groups and demos. Our Agency and contractor team members fully recognize the value of having the end users involved in t he process from the beginning. This is an important le sson learned from past projects where controllers saw a product for the first time as it was being turned on in a facility. Our SMEs are helping to create a better product from the start. There are concurrent activities on the schedule that are including our NATCA SMEs and their input on a regular basis. Upcoming activities include: • Tower focus groups (TRACON focus groups complete; En Route TBD) • Tower and TRACON demos (En Route TBD) • Initial En Route Questionnaire (scheduled for delivery at the end of Augus t) • Initial Oceanic Questionnaire (In development) FLIGHT DATA INPUT OUTPUT (FDIO) Corey Soignet (LFT) is the F DIO Article 114 Representative. Also included in Mr. Soignet's duties is Article 114 representation for the Electronic Flight Strip Transfer Syst em (EFSTS). Mr. Soignet forwarded the information below for the membership.