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AnyBook Professional Level IV - V
Welcome to AnyBook Professional:
The Small Publisher's Business Kit
Levels IV and V- Version 11
Copyright (c) 1996-2006 Ron Watters / Great Rift
This file includes helpful information about AnyBook Professional IV & V.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. General Information
2. Installing the Program
3. Installation Instructions for Current Anybook Users:
Protecting Your Existing Data Files.
4. System Requirements
5. Removing the Program
6. On-line Help
7. How to Register the Program
8. Distributing the Program to Others
9. Date Format and Y2K Information
10. A Comparison of AnyBook's Five Editions
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
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Thank you for trying AnyBook Professional: The Small
Publisher's Business Kit. This version includes all of
the features of AnyBook Classic, an award winning shareware
program, plus many new ones, greatly expanding the scope and
functionality of the program.
Its core features include the ability to prepare invoices and
billing statements, generate sales reports, keep track of
inventory, handle book returns, produce mailing lists, and monitor
activity with consignment wholesalers and distributors. It also
also includes a Contact Manager, a weight calculator, larger
field sizes, invoice coding, enhanced payment and filtering
functions, back order processing, deposit reporting, export
capabilities, advanced searching, search and replace, and many
more. More information on the program and differences between
AnyBook's editions are described in more detail at the end of this
document.
AnyBook is a shareware program. The copy that you have downloaded
is an evaluation version. That means you're welcome to try out
the program at no cost and make sure it will work for you.
You're also welcome to give the program to others or to make
it available on your web site. (For more information on shareware,
see "How to Register the Program," below).
The set-up program with this software package is designed for
computers running on Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP.
For more program tidbits, special announcements, and upgrade
information, you are cordially invited to visit the author's
web site at http://www.ronwatters.com (follow the software
link). Additional contact information is included below.
2. INSTALLING THE PROGRAM
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(Note: If you are an existing user of AnyBook before installing
a new version--or reinstalling your current version--be sure to
make a back-up disk of your data files. Both your invoice and
royalty data files should be backed up. For more information,
see "Installation Instructions for Current AnyBook Users,"
which follows this section.)
Depending on the download site, AnyBook! comes bundled as
either a zip file or as a self-extracting zip file. If you
receive a zip file (with a .zip extension), first unzip it. A
number of different zip utilities are available for this
purpose. Once the file is unzipped, RUN SetUp.exe. This will
start the setup program and will install the program files.
If you received the self-extracting zip file (with a .exe
extension), RUN the file as it is. The program files will be
unzipped, and the setup program will start automatically.
IMPORTANT: Do not install the program to a root directory. In
other words don't install it to "C:\" or "D:\" Rather you should
install it to "C:\AnyBook" or "D:\AnyBook."
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CURRENT ANYBOOK USERS:
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR EXISTING DATA FILES.
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If you are re-installing AnyBook, it's important that you do
the following:
1) BACK-UP YOUR DATA FILES in the old program before installing
the new program. BOTH the MAIN INVOICE and ROYALTY DATA FILES
should be backed up. This is very important. Do not run the
install program until you've backed up your files.
2) Files are normally backed-up each time you exit from the
program, and we highly recommend that you always back-up your
files. For an install, we suggest that you give yourself an
added measure of security and back-up your files on a second
disk.
3) If you pay royalties, you must also back-up your royalty
files. (Note that the royalty back-up is not necessary if you
don't pay royalties, but you still must back-up the main
invoice files.)
4) If you use AnyPO Purchase Order system, you must back-up your
PO data files.
5) Once you are certain that your important files have been
safely backed up, install the new version of the program (or
re-install the old one).
6) If you have installed AnyBook to a directory which is
different from where your old version was installed, you'll
see the sample files that come with the program. To replace
the sample files with your own files, select FILE and RESTORE
BACK-UP FILES. Once the restore process is complete you'll have
access to all of your own data files.
MANUALLY MAKING A BACK-UP DISK. If, for some reason, the old
version of the program is non-operable and you are unable to
create a back-up disk using the normal method, you can manually
make one. In Windows, use "My Computer" or "Explore" and copy
the following files from the AnyBook program directory to a disk.
Any type of disk can be used: floppy, Zip, etc. This will
become your back-up disk. Here are the files to copy:
- Sales.dbf
- Sales.dbt
- Orders.dbf
- BSetUp.dbf
- Cust_num.dbf
- Cust_num.dbt
- Cat_no.dbf
- Cat_no.dbt
- Contact.dbf
- Contact.dbt
- ShipVia.dbf
- UserDef.dbf
- CodeList.dbf
- Labeling.dbf
- Category.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use product categories)
- ExchRate.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use currency exchange rates)
- Profile.dbf (Not necessary if you don't import data into AnyBook)
- ImpList.dbf (Not necessary if you don't import data into AnyBook)
- Profile2.dbf (Not necessary if you don't export data out of AnyBook)
- WebLinks.dbf (Not necessary if you use the on-line shipping features)
- RepList.dbf (Not necessary if you don't export data out of AnyBook)
- PackSum.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use the multi-package features)
- PackItem.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use the multi-package features)
- RoyReprt.dbf (Not necessary if you don't pay royalties)
- RoyInfo.dbf (Not necessary if you don't pay royalties)
- RoyState.dbf (Not necessary if you don't pay royalties)
- RoyItems.dbf (Not necessary if you don't pay royalties)
- POCat.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use AnyPO: Purchase Order System)
- POData.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use AnyPO: Purchase Order System)
- POData.dbt (Not necessary if you don't use AnyPO: Purchase Order System)
- POrders.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use AnyPO: Purchase Order System)
- POSetup.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use AnyPO: Purchase Order System)
- Stock.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use AnyPO: Purchase Order System)
- Stock.dbt (Not necessary if you don't use AnyPO: Purchase Order System)
- VContact.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use AnyPO: Purchase Order System)
- VContact.dbt (Not necessary if you don't use AnyPO: Purchase Order System)
- Vendors.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use AnyPO: Purchase Order System)
- Vendors.dbt (Not necessary if you don't use AnyPO: Purchase Order System)
- PFISetUp.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use Proforma Invoices)
- ZSales.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use Proforma Invoices)
- ZSales.dbt (Not necessary if you don't use Proforma Invoices)
- ZOrders.dbf (Not necessary if you don't use Proforma Invoices)
- PLUS ALL of the following: BALxxEND.dbf, BALxxMID.dbf and
INVENDxx.dbf (Note that the xx in the file name means a number,
i.e. BAL00END.dbf, BAL01MID.dbf, INVEND01.dbf, etc.) Make sure
you get ALL of these files copied to your disk.
Once the above files are copied, your back-up disk will be
complete. With the freshly created back-up disk, you'll be ready
to re-install the program or install the new version.
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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HARDWARE:
a) Pentium or Equivalent Processor
b) A minimum of 64 MB RAM. 128-256MB suggested.
c) A hard disk with 30 MB of available disk space
d) VGA/SVGA monitor and graphics adapter
e) Mouse
f) Phone Modem (Not Required - only if you wish to use the telephony features)
OTHER:
a) Suggested: Microsoft Excel or a spreadsheet of your choice
b) Suggested: Microsoft Word or a word program of your choice
c) Internet Connection (only if you wish to use on-line shipping processing)
OPERATING SYSTEM:
Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP
5. REMOVING THE PROGRAM
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The installer creates an uninstall program which will
remove all files associated with AnyBook! The
uninstall program is listed with the AnyBook program group
in the Start Menu. You can also uninstall the program by using
"Add/Remove Programs" found in the Windows Control Panel.
When uninstalling, the final step in the process asks you
whether or not to delete files created since the original
installation. Before deleting the files, carefully re-check
the list and make sure there are no files you want to keep.
If you have any doubts, don't delete them.
6. ON-LINE HELP
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A complete on-line help system has been built into the program.
It is accessed by selecting HELP from the Menu. The help
system has been set up using standard Windows commands and
procedures. Information on topics of general interest may be
reached from the Contents page (accessed by selecting HELP and
CONTENTS from the Menu Bar). Topics of a more specific nature
may be located using the Windows Help Search feature.
To help you get started, a short tour has been prepared which
will guide you through the sample invoices that come with the
program. The tour is automatically activated the first two
times you start the program. After that, you can reach it by
selecting HELP and TOUR ANYBOOK.
In addition to the tour, new users will also want review the
Getting Started section found in the Help information.
It is reached by selecting HELP and GETTING STARTED from the
Menu. Information on how to prepare the program so it is ready
to work in your business is found in Help under the topic
"Preparing the Program for Your Use."
Information on which version of the program you are using is
found in the "About" dialog box. It is accessed by selecting
HELP and ABOUT from the Menu.
Registered users who have specific questions or problems with
the program are welcome to contact the program's author, Ron
Watters by phone: 208-232-6857 or via email wattron@isu.edu.
7. HOW TO REGISTER ANYBOOK
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This is a shareware program. You have downloaded an evaluation
copy. We invite you to try out the program and thoroughly test
it for your business environment and the type of computer
equipment that you use. There is no cost for evaluating the
program. You are also welcome to pass it on to others who might
be interested in it.
If after evaluating AnyBook!, you find that it isn't what you
need, simply erase the files. No registration is necessary.
If, however, you find that it works for you, and you begin to
use it on a regular basis, we ask that you register AnyBook and
make a payment for its use. Once you're registered, we'll
provide you with information on improvements and software
updates. You'll also be provided with a registration code
which removes the "unregistered" status of the program and
officially registers it under your name.
There are several ways to register:
(1) Click on the registration link found in the Important
Information Dialog Box. To access this dialog box, select
HELP and IMPORTANT INFORMATION from the Menu Bar on top of
AnyBook's screen.
(2) Log on to Ron Watters' website. Ron is the developer of
the program. His website is: http://www.ronwatters.com
(Follow the software link)
(3) Send him an email at wattron@isu.edu
(4) Call 1-208-232-6857
(5) Write to Ron at 1135 East Bonneville, Pocatello, ID 83201.
For your convenience, this software package includes an order
form. It's found in the file "Order.frm" which can be loaded
into a word processing program and printed.
The cost of registering AnyBook Professional IV or V are::
AnyBook Professional - Level IV $389.00 ($419 Network Enabled)
AnyBook Professional - Level V $489.00 ($529 Network Enabled)
Levels I, II, and III are also available:
AnyBook Professional - Level I $89.00 ($99 Network Enabled)
AnyBook Professional - Level II $139.00 ($159 Network Enabled)
AnyBook Professional - Level III $239.00 ($269 Network Enabled)
Finally, 16-bit versions are also available. (Note that
while the following older 16-bit programs are supported, no
no further development work is being done. All new development
and enhancements occur with the Professional Series.)
AnyBook Classic (Basic) $39.00
AnyBook Classic (Standard) $59.00
AnyBook Classic (Advanced) $89.00
8. DISTRIBUTING THE PROGRAM TO OTHERS
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You may make as many copies of the evaluation version of this
software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of
the original evaluation version to anyone; and distribute the
evaluation version of the software and documentation in its
unmodified form via electronic means. There is no charge for
any of the above.
You are, however, specifically prohibited from charging, or
requesting donations, for any such copies, however made; and
from distributing the software and/or documentation with other
products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written
permission.
9. DATE FORMAT AND Y2K INFORMATION
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AnyBook has been thoroughly tested and is fully Y2K compliant.
AnyBook can, and is, used in other countries utilizing different
date formats. No adjustment in the Regional settings in Windows
are necessary.
10. COMPARISON OF ANYBOOK'S EDITIONS
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AnyBook is available in two basic series: Classic and Professional.
The Classic Series includes three editions: including Basic,
Standard, Advanced. Classic Series programs are still available,
but since they are based on older 16-bit code, no further development
work is being done.
The Professional Series includes four editions: Professional Level I,
II, III, IV and V. Professional Series programs are actively supported
and are regularly updated.
ANYBOOK PROFESSIONAL LEVEL I
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The Professional Level I edition is a comprehensive invoicing program,
designed for self-publishers. The Profession Level I program generates
invoices, handles book returns, produces sales reports, records customer
payments, and creates customer mailing lists. It has the ability to apply
discounts to products individually or altogether. Included among its
features are polished and refined pop-ups to find and paste customers,
products or customer numbers. You can copy a customer name and address
from an email message or a word document and paste the whole works to an
invoice. You can also add personal notes to an invoice. The program
includes AnyBook's innovative system of marking invoices paid which makes
it easy to readily locate unpaid invoices. And it will produce sales and
sales tax reports.
The cost to register AnyBook Level I is $89. Registration for a network
enabled program (no workstation limit) is $99. Registered users of other
versions can upgrade for discounted prices.
ANYBOOK PROFESSIONAL LEVEL II
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AnyBook Professional Level II is similar to AnyBook Classic Standard
Edition with several key exceptions. The primary exception is that
the program is based on full 32-bit code. That makes the program
highly compatible with such operating systems as Windows 2000, ME and
XP. The newly fine-tuned internal code base of the program also
places it in an ideal position for upcoming operating system releases.
An investment in AnyBook Professional assures you that the program will
continue to work for you and provide dividends well into the future.
AnyBook Professional differs from the Classic Standard Edition with more
user friendly pop-up lists. The lists include additional sorting
options, one-letter and multi-letter searches which enable you to find
data quicker and more efficiently.
AnyBook Professional also differs from its Classic counterpart by the
having network capabilities built into the program. The program can be used
on a network so that more than one user (or many users) can work with
the program at the same time.
Here's a list of its features:
-Generates invoices and billing statements
-Keeps track of inventory
-Handles book returns
-Produces sales reports
-Records customer payments
-Tracks consignment items
-Creates customer mailing lists
-Customer Contact Manager for keeping track of names, phone, email, etc.
-Automatically starts your email program for email message
-More space for catalog numbers and product names
-Ability to assign different discounts to different products
-Product information identifier (ISBN, part number, color, size, etc.)
-Products can be placed in categories
-Search and look-up functions throughout program.
-Weight calculator: calculates the total weight of an order
-Mark-up calculator: calculates selling price by percentage or by a multiplier
-Billing reports include "Date of Invoice" or "End of Month" billing cycles
-Counting feature to count invoices according to selected specifications
-Advanced Search allows you to search certain fields or select conditions
-Filter invoices according to selected specifications
-Ability to keep track of shipping expenses whether charged or not
-Pop-up list of shipping methods
-Ability to process back orders
-Produce bank deposit reports,
-Export basic invoice and sales data to other programs
The cost to register the AnyBook Professional I is $139.00. Registration
for a network enabled program (no workstation limit) is $159.00. Registered
users of other versions can upgrade for discounted prices.
ANYBOOK PROFESSIONAL LEVEL III
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AnyBook Professional Level III is similar to AnyBook Classic Advanced
Edition with several key exceptions. The primary exception is that
the program is based on full 32-bit code. That makes the program
highly compatible with such operating systems as Windows 2000, ME and
XP. The well-tuned internal code base of the program also places it
in an ideal position for upcoming operating system releases. An investment
in AnyBook Professional assures you that the program will continue to work for
you and provide dividends well into the future.
AnyBook Professional differs from the Classic Advanced Edition with more
user friendly pop-up lists. The lists include additional sorting
options, one-letter and multi-letter searches which enable you to find
data quicker and more efficiently.
AnyBook Professional also differs from its Classic counterparts by the
having network capabilities into the program. The program can be used
on a network so that more than one user (or many users) can work with
the program at the same time.
Here's a list of its features:
-Generates invoices and billing statements
-Keeps track of inventory
-Handles book returns
-Produces sales reports
-Records customer payments
-Tracks consignment items
-Creates customer mailing lists
-Customer Contact Manager for keeping track of names, phone, email, etc.
-Automatically starts your email program for email message
-More space for catalog numbers and product names
-Ability to assign different discounts to different products
-Product information identifier (ISBN, part number, color, size, etc.)
-Products can be placed in categories
-Search and look-up functions throughout program.
-Weight calculator: calculates the total weight of an order
-Mark-up calculator: calculates selling price by percentage or by a multiplier
-Billing reports include "Date of Invoice" or "End of Month" billing cycles
-Counting feature to count invoices according to selected specifications
-Advanced Search allows you to search certain fields or select conditions
-Filter invoices according to selected specifications
-Ability to keep track of shipping expenses whether charged or not
-Pop-up list of shipping methods
-Ability to processes back orders
-Produce bank deposit reports,
-Export basic invoice and sales data to other programs
-Telephony features: dials phone number directly from the program
-Phone dialer will dialer individual's extension or menu choice numbers
-Batch printing routines for printing many invoices and statements
-Sends HTML or text copies of the invoice as email attachment
-Invoices can be placed into clipboard to paste in other programs
-Select from form letters for customer email responses
-Extensive import and export functions
-Produce shipping labels, address envelopes, create mailing labels
-Royalty accounting features include: Royalties based on cash or accrual
accounting. They can be calculated on a percentage of the retail price,
net sales, or a flat amount. Royalties can also be set up to change
depending on the quantity of books sold and/or depending on the discount
at which books are sold. Over 235 different royalty combinations are
available for nearly any royalty arrangement. A special and innovative
royalty statement function is available to record and track advances,
royalties owed, subsidiary rights, and payments.
-Credit card processing (Touch tone system: for small volumes of cards)
-User Defined Fields
-Flat file utility for EDI applications
The cost to register the AnyBook Professional III is $239.00. Registration
for a network enabled program (no workstation limit) is $269.00.
Registered users of other versions can upgrade for greatly
reduced prices.
ANYBOOK PROFESSIONAL LEVEL IV
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Here's a summary of features found in Level IV:
-Generates invoices and billing statements
-Keeps track of inventory
-Handles book returns
-Produces sales reports
-Records customer payments
-Tracks consignment items
-Creates customer mailing lists
-Customer Contact Manager for keeping track of names, phone, email, etc.
-Automatically starts your email program for email message
-More space for catalog numbers and product names
-Ability to assign different discounts to different products
-Product information identifier (ISBN, part number, color, size, etc.)
-Products can be placed in categories
-Search and look-up functions throughout program.
-Weight calculator: calculates the total weight of an order
-Mark-up calculator: calculates selling price by percentage or by a multiplier
-Billing reports include "Date of Invoice" or "End of Month" billing cycles
-Counting feature to count invoices according to selected specifications
-Advanced Search allows you to search certain fields or select conditions
-Filter invoices according to selected specifications
-Ability to keep track of shipping expenses whether charged or not
-Pop-up list of shipping methods
-Ability to processes back orders
-Produce bank deposit reports,
-Export basic invoice and sales data to other programs
-Telephony features: dials phone number directly from the program
-Phone dialer will dialer individual's extension or menu choice numbers
-Batch printing routines for printing many invoices and statements
-Sends HTML or text copies of the invoice as email attachment
-Invoices can be placed into clipboard to paste in other programs
-Select from form letters for customer email responses
-Extensive import and export functions
-Credit card processing (Touch tone system: for small volumes of cards)
-User Defined Fields
-Flat file utility for EDI applications
-Integration with the websites of UPS, USPS, FedEx and other shipping
companies. Includes an autofill feature to quickly fill-in shipping forms,
create shipping labels, and schedule pick-ups.
-Sales commission calculation features
-Advertising campaign tracking
-Variable tax rate support
-Over a dozen new reports providing alternative ways of viewing sales, product
and customer data.
-All reports can now be moved directly into Microsoft Excel (or other
spreadsheet programs).
-Pop-up calendars available throughout the program.
-Early warning system when inventory levels drop below a critical level.
-Six new pricing levels for products
-Inventory and Sales Reports include new data on credit card, sales commission
and invoiced fees.
-Nine user defined payment methods now available
-New export profile which can move data out of AnyBook into UPS Worldship
-Invoice defaults can be established for new invoices
-Larger, roomier screen displays. New colors. Enhancements throughout the
program
PLUS...
-Comprehensive Purchase Order System (AnyPO): The purchase order system
is sold separately but is included as a part of the AnyBook package. It
is an extensive program and is nearly as large as the core portion
AnyBook. It includes multiple filter options, advanced search, batch
printing, email export, currency conversion, multi-line descriptions,
ability to process back orders and drop shipments, an inventory mode to
to track items received, and a feature to automatically update inventory.
-Royalty accounting features include: Royalties based on cash or accrual
accounting. They can be calculated on a percentage of the retail price,
net sales, or a flat amount. Royalties can also be set up to change
depending on the quantity of books sold and/or depending on the discount
at which books are sold. A new "profit" royalty method has been added,
along with several other new features and enhancements to the Level III
program. In all, over 237 different royalty combinations are available
for nearly any royalty arrangement. A special and innovative
royalty statement function is available to record and track advances,
royalties owed, subsidiary rights, and payments.
The cost to register the AnyBook Professional IV is $389.00. Registration
for a network enabled program (no workstation limit) is $419.00.
Registered users of other versions can upgrade for greatly
reduced prices.
ANYBOOK PROFESSIONAL LEVEL V
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AnyBook Level V is the flagship program of the AnyBook family and is state
of the art publishing business software. Here's a summary of features:
-Generates invoices and billing statements
-Keeps track of inventory
-Handles book returns
-Produces sales reports
-Records customer payments
-Tracks consignment items
-Creates customer mailing lists
-Customer Contact Manager for keeping track of names, phone, email, etc.
-Automatically starts your email program for email message
-More space for catalog numbers and product names
-Ability to assign different discounts to different products
-Product information identifier (ISBN, part number, color, size, etc.)
-Products can be placed in categories
-Search and look-up functions throughout program.
-Weight calculator: calculates the total weight of an order
-Mark-up calculator: calculates selling price by percentage or by a multiplier
-Billing reports include "Date of Invoice" or "End of Month" billing cycles
-Counting feature to count invoices according to selected specifications
-Advanced Search allows you to search certain fields or select conditions
-Filter invoices according to selected specifications
-Ability to keep track of shipping expenses whether charged or not
-Pop-up list of shipping methods
-Ability to processes back orders
-Produce bank deposit reports,
-Export basic invoice and sales data to other programs
-Telephony features: dials phone number directly from the program
-Phone dialer will dialer individual's extension or menu choice numbers
-Batch printing routines for printing many invoices and statements
-Sends HTML or text copies of the invoice as email attachment
-Invoices can be placed into clipboard to paste in other programs
-Select from form letters for customer email responses
-Extensive import and export functions
-Credit card processing (Touch tone system: for small volumes of cards)
-User Defined Fields
-Flat file utility for EDI applications
-Integration with the websites of UPS, USPS, FedEx and other shipping
companies. Includes an autofill feature to quickly fill-in shipping forms,
create shipping labels, and schedule pick-ups.
-Sales commission calculation features
-Advertising campaign tracking
-Variable tax rate support
-Over a dozen new reports providing alternative ways of viewing sales, product
and customer data.
-All reports can now be moved directly into Microsoft Excel (or other
spreadsheet programs).
-Pop-up calendars available throughout the program.
-Early warning system when inventory levels drop below a critical level.
-Six new pricing levels for products
-Inventory and Sales Reports include new data on credit card, sales commission
and invoiced fees.
-Nine user defined payment methods now available
-New export profile which can move data out of AnyBook into UPS Worldship
-Invoice defaults can be established for new invoices
-Inventory reconciliation features. Allows you to easily update inventory counts.
-Automatic file naming when creating email attachments
-Ability to print packing slips for multi-package orders
-Many new printing options
-A change case function is available for consistent formatting of addresses
-New features have been added to import shopping cart data
-"Real Time" inventory feature provides you with instantly updated inventory figures
-A new "Final Shipping & Packaging" feature automates shipping & packaging chores
-Completely barcode compatible
-Product barcodes can scanned for automatic entry on invoices
-Invoices, royalty reports & statements can be barcoded
-Invoices can be quickly located by scanning the barcode
-Products can be located in the Product Information database by scanning barcode
-You can create your own barcodes for products and print barcode labels
-Tracking numbers can be scanned into the program
-Shipping labels can be created with barcodes
PLUS...
-Comprehensive Purchase Order System (AnyPO): The purchase order system
is sold separately but is included as a part of the AnyBook package. It
is an extensive program and is nearly as large as the core portion
AnyBook. It includes multiple filter options, advanced search, batch
printing, email export, currency conversion, multi-line descriptions,
ability to process back orders and drop shipments, an inventory mode to
to track items received, and a feature to automatically update inventory.
-Royalty accounting features include: Royalties based on cash or accrual
accounting. They can be calculated on a percentage of the retail price,
net sales, or a flat amount. Royalties can also be set up to change
depending on the quantity of books sold and/or depending on the discount
at which books are sold. A new "profit" royalty method has been added,
along with several other new features and enhancements to the Level III
program. In all, over 237 different royalty combinations are available
for nearly any royalty arrangement. A special and innovative
royalty statement function is available to record and track advances,
royalties owed, subsidiary rights, and payments. New with this version
are new export routines which allow you to move royalty data directly into
Excel or other spreadsheet programs. You can created royalty reports
and statements as an HTML file and attach it to email for delivery to
royalty holders.
-Proforma Invoices. AnyBook V has a new built-in feature which allows
you to create proforma invoices (or quote prices). The Proforma
program is similar to the PO system in that it is a complete program
in itself with a great array of features.
-The Rover Module. Along with Proforma Invoices, the Rover Module
is another huge addition to the AnyBook system. Rover has many of the same
functions as the main AnyBook program, but it allows you great flexibility
in how you run your business. One of the primarily purposes of the Rover
Module is to provide you with a safe way of taking AnyBook on the road
without carrying all of your valuable business data with you. You can take
Rover to shows, special events or when you make sales calls. Rover can
be used by your sales personnel to record sales or pre-season orders,
and, then, any sales they have generated can be sent to you via email in
one compact zip file. You can use the Rover Module at other office locations
where sales may occur. If your business consists of two or more smaller businesses,
you can use it to track sales in each portion of your overall business. When it comes
time for reports, the data can all be combined in the main AnyBook program. Rover
can work in different currencies and may also be used for international sales.
Rover comes only with the networked version of the Level V program. There is no limit
to the number of Rover Modules you can use. You can install Rover on computers in
different offices or on the laptop computers used by your sales force or other cooperative partners.
The cost to register the AnyBook Professional V is $489.00.
Registration for a network enabled program (no workstation limit) is
$539.00. (You need to register for the networked program to use
the Rover Module.) Registered users of other versions can upgrade
for greatly reduced prices.
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