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The Dawn of a New Age of
Publishing Business Software . . .
The
AnyBook Professional Series
Information on AnyBook Levels
AnyBook
Levels I, II, III, IV, V and VI
The AnyBook Family
AnyBook is available in two series: Classic Series and
Professional Series. Classic
programs are based on the 16-bit programming platform. That means that
they were originally programmed for older operating systems. Classic programs
are supported but no new features and enhancements are
being added.
Professional Series
The
Professional Series is the result of years of research and development
and is made up of the premier versions of AnyBook. Currently, the
Professional Series consists of six editions: Level I, II, III,
IV, V and VI. Each higher level provides more options and a larger
range
of features. Professional Series
programs are designed specifically for newer operating systems.
All new development and enhancements occur with the Professional
Series.
Professional Series:
Six
Levels Available . . .
AnyBook Professional is available in six levels:
I, II, III, IV, V and VI:
Level I
| Level II
| Level
III | Level IV | Level V | Level VI .
*In addition to the information below, see also Comprehensive Feature Comparison Charts
OR for a simple and basic explanation of the differences, see AnyBook Levels)
AnyBook Professional Level I
The
Professional Level I Edition is a comprehensive invoicing
program
that is remarkable for its ease of use. You'll find it a
refreshing and delightful change in business software.
The Professional 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 books
individually or all together. 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.
You can assign different discounts to
different books.
An extra identifier can be added to product information
printed
on invoices. The identifier can be a the ISBN, or part number,
or color, size, etc. (if you sell other types of products). Books
and products can also
be placed in different categories by using prefix in the
catalog number. This allows you to obtain inventory information
for
each category and simplifies product entry on invoices.
It has a payment analysis feature, the
ability to calculate shipping weights. You can lock
invoices after using them to prevent inadvertent changes.
It uses the concept of Open and Closed invoices which
helps you keep track of unfilled orders. It has a sophisticated
filter feature
which allows you to limit the display to selected customers, or to
customers who have ordered a certain product, etc. There are
dozens of combinations to choose from.
It includes a contact manager, shipping method
list, customer database, product database, look-up
features, sorting abilities, tracking
number support, an alternative product entry screen,
and much more.
It's shareware. There's no cost to try it out. If you
decided to use it for your business, the registration cost is $89.
Registration for a network enabled program (no workstation limit) is
$99.
AnyBook
Professional Level II
The
Professional Level II Edition includes all of the invoicing features
found in Level I plus two huge additions: a billing and inventory
engine. Both are so thoroughly designed and so nicely crafted
that they are almost complete programs by themselves. But Level
II includes more than just the billing and inventory engines. Here's a
list and more information:
Billing Engine. The Level II program
includes a comprehensive billing engine which will create billing
statements for each of your customers. Statements include a
list of all invoice activity along with a notation of
which invoices have not been paid. You have the
added option of choosing between "Date of
Invoice" or "End of Month" billing cycles. Balance
due is broken down by age
(older than 30, 60 or 90 days). The statements can be viewed on
the screen or they can be printed and sent to customers.
And billing information can be exported for use with
spreadsheet programs and other software.
Inventory Engine. The program will keep
track of your inventory and provide data on how many items remain
at any given time. Individual product reports can
be printed. A summary
of all inventory activity can also be printed which is very handy when
tax time comes around. Inventory reports also include information
on consigned items. This helps you track books
placed on consignment, or books warehoused by
distributors who do not pay until they are sold.
Advanced Search. Level II includes an
Advanced Search
feature which allows you to search certain fields or select various
conditions
to narrow down the search. You can find open invoices, notes that
you've left for yourself, shipping dates, tracking numbers, PO numbers,
etc. A Search and Replace feature
is also available when catalog number or other field changes are
necessary.
Back Order Processing. The Level II
program
has the ability to find back-ordered books and create new invoices
when items are back in stock and ready to ship.
Invoice Graphics. If desired, you can
add logos or other graphics to printed invoices and statements.
Deposit and Payment Reports. Among
other
features, the Level II Edition will also create a Deposit and Payment
report which can be used to prepare bank deposits.
Registration Cost. Registration is $139.00. Registration
for a network enabled program (no workstation limit) is $159.00.
AnyBook
Professional Level III
AnyBook Level III is easy and simple to use—but incredibly
powerful under the
hood—it includes all the features of Level I and II.
Those features include the ability to generate invoices and billing
statements, keep track of inventory, handle book returns, produce sales
reports, record customer payments, track consignment items, create
customer mailing lists, calculate shipping weights, prepare bank
deposit reports, and process back orders.
In addition to Level I and II features, it includes credit
card processing, batch printing, ability
to attach invoices and statements to email messages, telephony features
including two separate phone dialers (a basic and advanced version),
invoice
to HTML conversion, extensive export and import functions, currency
conversation,
extra emailing functions, and one of the easiest-to-use royalty
accounting
systems in the industry.
The
Advanced Edition also includes an email export feature
which
allows you to attach a copy of the invoice to an email message.
Attachments
can be text, Microsoft Word, or an HTML web document. You can
also
place the entire invoice into the clipboard and move it
into
an email or word processing program.
Among
the Advanced Edition's telephony features, you can click
on a button on the Main Invoice Screen or within the Customer Contact
Manager
and your computer will dial the phone number. You can have the
phone
dialer key-in the individual's extension or menu choice numbers
automatically
for you. If you need to call FedEx (or another shipper) to pick
up
a package, the phone dialer will even input your account number.
It
includes batch printing routines for invoices and statements.
Instead of printing each invoice (or billing statement) individually,
you
can select from a list and the
program
will print all selected invoices or statements at once, freeing you to
do other things.
The
Advanced Version includes comprehensive and versatile import and
export functions.
The two functions allow you to move information to and from databases,
spreadsheets, accounting programs, and word processing programs.
One of the nice features of the functions is that you can select which
fields you want exported or imported and where the information should
be
placed. For more information, see: Import
and Export.
Other
advanced features include a currency conversion function.
The conversion dialog box allows you to establish exchange rates for
those
countries with which you do business. Once the rates are
established,
you can choose a currency from the list, and the invoice will be
converted
into the appropriate values of the new currency. When printed,
the
invoice will also include the appropriate ISO country code of the
currency.
Moreover, AnyBook will internally remember the original values
of the invoice, and when desired you can convert the invoice back to
your
base currency.
Other integrated email functions include the
ability to start your email
program and insert the billing name or shipping name into the "to"
blank.
You can also pick from a series of form letters that
you've
prepared in advance, and via the clipboard, insert the desired letter
in
your email message.
The royalty accounting feature is an entire
software program
in itself, fully integrated so it works seamlessly with AnyBook
and AnyBook's data files. This portion of the program
provides
a wide range of options. Royalties can be 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.
The neatly printed reports generated by the program provide you and
your
authors and photographers with all the important accounting
details.
When you are ready to mail printed royalty reports, they are designed
so
that they can be folded and inserted in a windowed business
envelope.
The
Advanced version also includes credit card processing
features.
The credit card processing portion of the program can be used if you
have
a small volume of cards—two to five cards a day—and you have signed
up
for voice or touch tone processing with your bank. Note that if
you
don't use voice or touch tone processing or if you have a higher card
volume,
you'll want to use third party credit card processing software. To do
so,
AnyBook has a credit card export feature which allows you to export
card
information to third party software such as PCAuthorize and
others.
For more information, see Credit
Card Processing.
Registration
for Professional Level III is $239.00. Registration for a network
enabled program (no workstation limit) is $269.00.
AnyBook
Professional Level IV
Level
IV takes another big step forward in publishing business
software. You'll find features in the Level IV program that are
only available in much more expensive software. Not only
is AnyBook less expensive, it's easier to use as
well.
Level
IV includes all of the features of Levels
I,
II, and III. Those features include the
ability to generate invoices and
billing
statements, keep track of inventory, handle book returns, produce sales
reports, record customer payments, track consignment items, create
customer mailing lists, calculate shipping weights, prepare bank
deposit reports, and process back orders.
It includes credit
card processing, batch printing, ability
to attach invoices and statements to email messages, telephony features
including two separate phone dialers (a basic and advanced version),
invoice
to HTML conversion, extensive export and import functions, currency
conversation,
extra emailing functions, and one of the industry's finest's royalty
accounting
systems.
With the Level IV Program, you can
process on-line shipments at
such websites as UPS, USPS, FedEx and others. In order to make
this feature adaptable to many different types of shippers and
websites, we have have licensed a technology called Internet
Macros.
Developed by the iOpus Company, Internet Macros is a revolutionary new
system of automating processes on the Internet. AnyBook comes
with a fully functioning copy of Internet Macros and the Internet
Macros Browser.
Using Internet Macros, on-line forms are
automatically filled for you. Among other on-line tasks,
you can
create shipping labels, schedule pick-ups and provide customer
notification.
The Level IV program integrates with UPS WorldShip.
Using a built-in export profile, you can move a shipment data directly
to WorldShip. The program also comes with a standard Bill
of Lading Form which can be auto-filled with data from the
invoice screen. A new feature in Advanced Export allows to
auto-fill other business forms that you might need in
your business.
The Level IV program comes with an innovative early
warning system
which signals you when inventory levels fall low. The product
pop-up list now has an "Inventory" button which provides inventory
information.
It has the ability to calculate sales commissions,
track ad campaigns, and handle variable tax rates. It has
over a dozen new reports
providing alternative ways of viewing sales, product and customer
data. All reports can be moved directly into Microsoft Excel (or
other spreadsheet programs). Defaults can be
establish for invoice and shipments, eliminating repetitive typing
chores.
Additional features have been added for international
users. The Level IV program has an option which will fomat
postcodes according to United Kingdom standards. It meets the
postal standards of Canada, U.S., U.K. and many other countries.
It includes currency conversion features for international trade.
Convenient pop-up calendars are available
throughout the program. The product database includes numerous
additional features including 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 are now
available.
AnyBook is internationally known for its royalty report
system, and Level IV raises the bar even higher with new features and
options. It now has the ability to calculate royalties on
a product's profit margin. New options allow you to remove
fees associated with credit cards, sales commissions and
storage fees from royalty calculations. A new running
tally wizard makes it much easier to prepare reports at odd
intervals yet maintain an accurate count of the number of products sold.
New features have been added to import
and export
functions. You can copy a HTML table and drop it into an
invoice. In Advanced Export, you can automatically start up Excel
or Word with the data in place. Additionally, a third export mode
was added making it possible to create dozens of
different product, customer, and invoice reports. For more
information, see: Import
and Export.
The Level IV program includes additional networking
features including a network log showing all users on the
system. It has a new Network Save
feature to move data from a local computer's memory to the server
disk. It has an entirely new network conflict resolution system,
adding a third layer of data file protection. It also includes a Local
Mode
which allows you to go off-line and create reports, run inventories,
and create billing statements quickly and efficiently without
interrupting the work of others.
Topping
off an already impressive list is a comprehensive purchase order
system
which is nearly as large as the
core program. 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 track items received, and a feature to automatically
update inventory. The purchase order system is sold separately
for
$219 but is included as part of the Version IV package.
Registration
for Professional Level IV is $389.00. Registration for a network
enabled program (no workstation limit) is $419.00.
AnyBook
Professional Level V
The Level V program has an outstanding array of features. You have all of the features and benefits of Levels
I,
II, III and IV. Those features
include the ability to generate invoices and
billing
statements, keep track of inventory, handle book returns, produce sales
reports, record customer payments, track consignment items, create
customer mailing lists, calculate shipping weights, prepare bank
deposit reports, and process back orders.
It includes credit
card processing, batch printing, ability
to attach invoices and statements to email messages, telephony features
including two separate phone dialers (a basic and advanced version),
invoice
to HTML conversion, extensive import
and export functions, currency
conversation,
extra emailing functions, on-line shipment processing, a
comprehensive purchase order system, and one of the
industry's finest's royalty
accounting
systems.
The Level V program adds a plethora of barcode
features.
Can a small publisher take advantage of barcode capability? The
answer is a resounding yes. And all it requires is a barcode
reader. Barcode readers can be purchased for less than $100 and
they easily plug into your computer's keyboard. That's all there
is to it, and you're ready to scan in products and barcode
documents. Look what you can do:
- Books can be scanned for automatic
entry on invoices
- Invoices, royalty reports & statements can be
barcoded
- Invoices can be quickly located by scanning the barcode
- Books can be located in the product database by
scanning them
- You can create your own barcodes for products
and print barcode labels
- Tracking numbers can be scanned into the
program or used to locate an invoice
- Shipping labels can be created
with barcodes
The
Level V program raises the bar even higher with new inventory
functions. It has Real Time inventory processing.
This new
inventory feature provides you with instantly updated inventory
figures. It has an advanced warning system built in which will
notify you if a
book's inventory has reached a critically low level, and it will notify
you when
the book's inventory has reached zero. It also has an inventory
reconciliation feature which allows you to
easily update inventory counts.
Another new feature is multi-package support
which provides you with the capability to print packing slips for
multi-package orders. It
will also keep track of weights, shipping charges and tracking numbers
for each package. When you are ready to ship packages, the final
shipping & packaging feature helps automates shipping &
packaging chores, and it will even run a final
re-check of the package contents.
New enhancements have been made to back order
processing. It has twice the
number of printing options as Level IV, including integrated PDF
printing. A new automatic HTML
file naming function speeds up creating email attachments. A change
case function is available for consistent formatting of
addresses.
New features have been added so that you can import
shopping cart data
from your website. You can load in a day's worth of orders (or as
many orders as desired), and, in within a second or two, AnyBook will
automatically create invoices with books, quantities and prices ready
to go.
Item discounts can be configured with seven decimal points of
precision,
providing perfect accuracy when a product's discount must be
manipulated to derive a given price. This is helpful if you need
to match the prices from website price tables or the totals on a
distributor report. Purchase order
enhancements include integrated PDF printing and automatic HTML
file naming, and a new method of creating purchase orders from invoices.
The
new features in royalty accounting include built-in
export routines allow you to move royalty data directly into
Excel
or other spreadsheet programs. You can create royalty reports and
statements as an HTML file and attach it to email for delivery to
royalty holders.
There's more. AnyBook Level V includes full-featured proforma
invoicing system.
You can use proforma invoices for accounts which require
pre-payment. You can use them for pre-season sales, or for
customers that may be purchasing larger than normal quantities.
Proforma invoices are also commonly used to quote prices and establish
terms for international sales. The Proforma
program is similar to the AnyPO system in that it is a complete program
in itself with a great array of features.
Finally, the networked version of AnyBook Level V includes The
Rover Module.
The Rover Module has many of the same functions as the main
AnyBook program, but it allows you great flexibility in how you run
your business. It provides you with a safe way of taking AnyBook
on the road or home 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. Any sales they have generated
can be sent to you via email in one compact zip file. You can
also use Rover to divide your business into separate divisions or
maintain separate accounts. It can be configured to work solely
in another currency for international transactions. Rover comes
only with the networked version of the Level V program, but there is no
limit to the number of Rover Modules that you can use.
Registration
for Professional Level IV is $489.00. Registration for a network
enabled program (no workstation limit) is $539.00
AnyBook
Professional Level VI
This is
our flagship program, the top-of-the-line of the AnyBook family.
It is based on years of research and includes an extraordinary
collection of
features. You have all of the features and benefits of Levels
I,
II, III, IV and V. Those features
include the ability to generate invoices and
billing
statements, keep track of inventory, handle book returns, produce sales
reports, record customer payments, track consignment items, create
customer mailing lists, calculate shipping weights, prepare bank
deposit reports, and process back orders.
It includes credit
card processing, batch printing, ability
to attach invoices and statements to email messages, telephony features
including two separate phone dialers (a basic and advanced version),
invoice
to HTML conversion, extensive import
and export functions, currency
conversation,
extra emailing functions, on-line shipment processing, a
comprehensive purchase order system, barcode capability, and one of the
industry's finest's royalty
accounting
systems.
In
the Level VI program, you'll find enhancements throughout: new,
pleasing screen displays and scores of updated functions. The
customer database has more fields including user defined fields. The product database includes the capability of having two-line product descriptions. You can
pop-up a detail description of a product at any time. In the Customer
Database, you can track the life-time value of your customers. You can also set credit limits for each of your customers.
One of the big features of Level VI is a Customer Command Center which provides you with a completely new way of working with the program from a customer viewpoint.
AnyBook has always had a customer contact manager, but Level VI includes a separate and comprehensive contact manager for prospective customers and others of importance to your business.
The program includes a built-in scheduler. You can
schedule tasks days, weeks or months in advance. AnyBook will
display reminder messages to send billings, contact certain customers,
issue invoices, etc.
Another major addition to the Level VI program is a Standing Order Module which is a hefty, new module for setting up and maintaining standing orders.
Invoice printing
has more options. On printed invoices, you can include an
"Attention" field, ID Numbers (such as SAN, Fed ID, VAT, GST, or your
own ID number). You can also add a place for your customer to
enter their credit card number and return the invoice.
Inventory has gotten easier with the Level VI program. It has new and easier system of entering or removing inventory.
The Royalty area of the program includes log files and the
ability to create a spreadsheet showing all invoices, customers and
payment amounts upon which a royalty report is based. You can
also generate a Royalty Cash Reserves Report providing you with
the sum total of royalty payments due for all royalty holders for a
given a period of time. (Also creates an itemized spreadsheet
with this information.)
The Level VI program include a series of security features.
You can set up user passwords and access levels. Credit card
encryption is now fully compliant with industry standards.
In Level VI, you can copy a PayPal email message (from sale or payment request) and drop it directly into program without re-typing. Three new alternative invoice numbering systems are available. The program has a new tax calculation system
which works for the most difficult tax situations, including European
VAT and Canadian GST/PST taxes. Up to 5 different taxes can be
calculated on an invoice. Also, many new import and export
features are available which extend the ability of the program to move
data to and from shopping cart and ecommerce applications.
Finally, the networked version of AnyBook Level VI includes an enhanced version of The
Rover Module.
The Rover Module has many of the same functions as the main
AnyBook program, but it allows you great flexibility in how you run
your business. It provides you with a safe way of taking AnyBook
on the road or home 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. Any sales they have generated
can be sent to you via email in one compact zip file. You can
also use Rover to divide your business into separate divisions or
maintain separate accounts. It can be configured to work solely
in another currency for international transactions. Rover comes
only with the networked version of the Level V program, but there is no
limit to the number of Rover Modules that you can use.
Registration
for Professional Level IV is $649.00. Registration for a network
enabled program (no workstation limit) is $729.00
Credit
Card Processing in the Level III, IV, V and VI Programs
AnyBook
now has two credit card processing choices: Touch Tone Processing and
Gateway Processing. (There is one additional choice. You
can also export credit data to third party credit card processing
software as well.)
1. Touch Tone
is an older system, but it is perfectly adequate for some business
situations. Advantages: It's simple and is included, at no
extra charge, in all Levels of AnyBook starting with Level III.
Disadvantages: it's a manual system, and, therefore, slow and fees
charged by the credit card company are generally higher. More.
2. Gateway Credit Card Processing Module.
Advantages: Uses an Internet Connection and has the fastest possible
authorization times (less than 1 or 2 seconds). Low per card
fees. Disadvantages: Because of development and licensing
fees, we need to charge an extra $149 to add the feature to the
program. However, it's not limited to one level. You can
take advantage whether you have Level IV, V or VI. More
Touch Tone Credit Card Processing
AnyBook Levels III and higher includes a touch tone credit card processing feature.
The
touch tone processor can be used if
you
have a small volume of cards, two to five cards a day, and you have
signed
up for voice or touch tone processing with your bank.
AnyBook doesn't communicate with the processing
center's computer. It only
inputs the information as requested during a voice or touch-tone
processing
call.
Voice
and touch-tone processing are two of several methods in which you can
process
credit cards. (You sign up for the type of card processing you
want
and a merchant's credit card account through a bank. You'll need
to have a merchant's account set up with your bank in order to use AnyBook's
card processing feature.)
Voice
or touch-tone processing is the type of processing that you would
choose
if you have a low volume of cards and you want to keep things
simple.
When you use either system, you call the processing center, and then
the
processing center's computer will ask you to key-in your merchant
number,
the customer's card number, the expiration date and amount.
It
isn't easy keying in all those numbers. AnyBook, however,
gathers
all appropriate information from the invoice. When you're ready,
you click on a button and AnyBook calls the processing center
for
you. When the processing center comes on the line and asks for
the
merchant number, you click on the merchant number button and AnyBook
keys in the number for you. When the processing center asks for
the
credit card number, you do the same thing, and AnyBook keys it
in for you. And so on.
Then
when everything is keyed in, the processing center's computer will come
back with the authorization number which you write down or type into a
dialog box provided by AnyBook.
Basically
what AnyBook does is to take the place of a person trying to
punch
all the buttons on the phone. You simply get everything set up in
advance, and when prompted by the processing center, you click with
your
mouse to enter the numbers. It takes away all the hassles of
authorizing
cards using voice or touch tone processing.
It's
the system that we use with our small publishing company. We only
process a couple of cards a day, and we couldn't justify investing in
expensive
card readers or complex software. We just wanted something simple
and inexpensive, and since I'm a programmer, I developed the card
processor
to fill our needs and those of other folks who find themselves in the
same
situation.
This
way of processing cards, of course, isn't for every business.
Businesses
with other systems in place will want to keep using those. Some
businesses
may find AnyBook's processing features handy as a supplemental
system when there's only a card or two to verify. Other
businesses
with a low card volume may find that it's just what the doctor ordered.
Gateway Credit Card Processing Module
AnyBook
also supports credit card processing through a Gateway. Gateways
are commonly employed by websites and shopping carts for credit card
transactions. But AnyBook has the special ability to process
cards through a Gateway without going through a website.
In
order to do that, we have licensed an innovative technology which
by-passes the website intermediary and sends the card data directly
over the Internet. It meets all encryption standards, and it's
fast.
Approval
times typically take less than one to two seconds, and everything is
handled internally in AnyBook. You never have to leave the
program.
In order to use this type of credit card processing system, you must
have an account with a credit card Gateway. If you have a website
and a shopping cart that takes credit cards, you likely already have
the necessary account. AnyBook is able to handle most of the
common Gateways, but some are easier to implement than others.
MyVirtualMerchant is one that works well, but there are others.
Further down on this page, you'll find a list of supported
Gateways. If you don't currently have a gateway, and would like
to use this form of credit card processing, talk to your bank and
arrange to have an account set-up.
The
Gateway Credit Card Processing module is not included in the price of
the main AnyBook program. It is purchased as a separate
Add-on. However, you don't have to download and install any extra
software. If you have Level IV, V and VI, you'll find the module
already built into the program (Look under the INVOICE TOOLS
Menu). That gives you the opportunity to try it out and decide
whether you'd like to use it on a regular basis.
To
provide you with sufficient opportunity to test and evaluate it, the
module allows you to authorize up to 10 cards. Only authorized
cards are counted. Declined cards are not counted, nor are cards
processed in the "Test" mode. As long as you are using the test
mode, you can process as many cards as you desire.
If, after testing, you find that the module would be useful in your
business, drop us a line and we'll provide you with a special Add-on
registration code. Once registered, you'll be able to process as
many cards as desired.
Here's a list of the Gateways currently supported:
3 Delta Systems (3DSI) EC-Linx
ACH Payments
Authorize.Net
Bank of America
Chase Merchant Services
Concord EFSNet
Cyber Source
CyberCash
ECHOnline
ECX
eProcessing
eWay (Australia)
Fast Transact
FirstData / CardService International
goEmerchant XML
GoRealTime (Full-pass)
IBill Processing Plus
Innovative Gateway
Intellipay ExpertLink
iTransact RediCharge HTML
LinkPoint
Merchant Anywhere
Merchant Partners
Moneris eSelect Plus Canada
Moneris eSelect Plus USA
MPCS (MerchantCommerce.net)
NetBilling
NetworkMerchants
NexCommerce
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Level III, IV, V and VI: Importing
and Exporting
The
Level III, IV, V and VI programs include two highly sophisticated import
and
export
functions. At the same time, we've tried to maintain AnyBook's
easy-to-understand user interface. Both functions provide a high
degree of flexibility, allowing data exchange with databases,
spreadsheets,
accounting, email, and word processing programs.
Importing.
For importing, you can select which fields from the import file you
want
to use and where the data should be placed on AnyBook's main
Invoice
Screen. The placement information is saved in a "profile." The
profile
automates the process and when you're ready to import again, you can
call
up the profile which does the work for you.
As
an example, let's say you have contracted a third party to sell some of
your books over the Internet. They will provide you with reports
of their sales activity. If the reports are in a spreadsheet or
database
format, you can move the numbers and names of the books to AnyBook's
Main Invoice Screen. That allows you to track your inventory and
sales. Moreover, you'll have the necessary information for end of
year reports. There are a number of helpful features built into
this
part of the program. For instance, if the third party uses
different
catalog numbers, you can utilize import tables to convert the catalog
numbers
so they match those in AnyBook.
Importing
features also include the ability to import two related files. In
other words, the program can import one file containing invoice data
and another containing product information, and combine the two.
It has an overlap import feature which allows you to import information
to existing invoices.
Exporting.
The same extensive system is available for exporting from AnyBook.
You can decide which fields should be exported and in what order. You
can
add currency symbols to the numbers or leave them off. You can
send
your catalog numbers as is, or you use tables to convert them.
You
can even make up new fields and send constant data, like the name and
address
of your business. The Export feature is particularly useful if
you
use a fulfillment service. You can tailor the export file to
their
requirements and quickly and efficiently get information to them about
which books you want shipped and to whom.
Like
importing, the export routine uses "profiles." A profile allows
you
to save the steps you follow during an export procedure. Next
time
you're ready to do a similar export, you can use a profile to have it
done
automatically for you.
Clipboard. Sometimes it's convenient to export or
import through
the clipboard.
For instance, you can export data from selected invoices to the
clipboard
and then paste them directly into a spreadsheet program. Or you
may
receive data on sales through email. If the data is in a comma or
tab delimited format (very common ways of transfering database
information
via email), you can copy it directly from the email message and paste
it
into AnyBook using the clipboard option.
EDI
(Electronic Data Interchange).
The import/export function has a flat file utility which help read and
export flat files for EDI (Electronic Data Interchange). EDI is a
method of transmitting text files electronically, usually through a
value added network (VAN). If you end up doing business with any
of the major retailers these days, EDI capability is very important.
Level V and VI: Importing
Shopping Cart Data
Levels V and VI (and, to some degree, the Level IV ) program have the ability to
import shopping cart data. Most shopping cart software programs
have the capability to create an export file of orders. The
export
file then can be dropped into AnyBook, and AnyBook will automatically
create a series of invoices matching the order information. Each
invoice created has everything in place and ready to go: customer's
name, address, books ordered and their quantities and prices.
There is no re-typing. It fast and easy.
We have kept close tabs on developments in web-based
software, and in Level V you'll find a full array of import features to
handle files
created by shopping cart software. AnyBook can work
with a two file system and with variations of the one file
system.
Even if
your shopping cart takes care of most of your invoicing and shipping
chores, it's
worthwhile to to move web data to AnyBook. What
AnyBook does is to provide you with one central location for all of
your business data. When it comes time to generate sales reports,
do billings, prepare for taxes, and create royalty reports, you have
everything in one
secure location on your own computer—and you have access to the full
complement of features that come with AnyBook.
Level V and VI: Barcode Features
Levels V and VI have a plethora of barcode features. Barcodes are
not just for big businesses. Any small business can benefit from
the use of barcodes. They help improve productivity and they make
it possible to compete on a level playing field with your competitors.
Moreover, the tools that you need are simple. To take advantage
of the barcode features in AnyBook, all you need is a barcode
reader. That's correct. That's all you need. Barcode
readers are inexpensive. Some can be purchased for significantly
less than $100. They easily connect to any computer. No
special boards or equipment are required. They just plug into
your keyboard. The time they save you will easily pay back your
investment in month's use.
Purchasing a Barcode Reader for AnyBook
AnyBook can be used with nearly all barcode readers. (The term
"barcode scanner" means the same thing as "barcode reader.") The
type that you'll want to use with AnyBook is called a "Keyboard
Wedge." What that means is that the barcode reader acts just like
a
keyboard. Such barcode readers come with a cord that plugs into
the same socket on the computer that your keyboard plugs into.
The barcode plug has two wires leading from it. One wire leads to
the scanner and the other cord has a socket for your keyboard.
AnyBook will also work fine with barcode scanners that plug directly
into the USB port. The principle is the same. The scanner
acts like a keyboard. When it reads a barcode, it sends the
string of numbers from the barcode to the computer just as if you had
typed it.
The other feature that we suggest you look for in a scanner is the
ability to be programmed. In particular, you should be able to
program a function key prefix into the scanner. A prefix means
that the barcode reader will always start by sending one or more keys
each time it scans a barcode. AnyBook looks for the F2 key.
If a F2 key is detected, then AnyBook automatically knows that a
barcode is coming its way.
Just to reiterate, look for a scanner that can be programmed with a
prefix. And make sure that the prefix can be programmed with the
function keys. (More about programming scanners is found
below) Note that it's not absolutely necessary to be able to
program the scanner. AnyBook will work fine without the F2
prefix, but, over the long run, you find that a programmable scanner
will be far more efficient.
There are various types of barcode readers. One type is called a
"wand" or "pen" barcode reader. These are the kind of readers
that you see in libraries or video rental stores. The other kind
is CCD scanner which looks roughly like a gun. There are also
wireless scanners and laser readers for detecting barcodes at long
distances. Any of these will work fine in AnyBook.
Pen scanners work well when you are working on a desk since they are
small and unobtrusive. The gun-shaped CCD scanner can be placed
in a stand which is very handy for shipping applications since it
allows your hands to be free while you are packing. Moreover, the
CCD scanner can pick up a barcode a bit quicker when trying to scan at
odd angles. If you plan to use a barcode reader to do inventory,
the wireless scanner is a good choice.
Rover Module
The networked version of AnyBook Level V and VI includes The
Rover Module.
The Rover Module has many of the same functions as the main
AnyBook program, but it allows you great flexibility in how you run
your business.
It provides you with a safe way of taking AnyBook
on the road or home 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. Any sales they have generated
can be sent to you via email in one compact zip file.
You can
also use Rover to divide your business into separate divisions or
maintain separate accounts. It can be configured to work solely
in another currency for international transactions. Rover comes
only with the networked version of the Level V and VI programs, but there is no
limit to the number of Rover Modules that you can use.
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