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THE COMPLETE SALES AUTOMATION SYSTEM
USER'S MANUAL
Copyright 1988, 1989
Software Innovations
18631 North 19th Avenue
Suite #128-240
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
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What is The Complete Sales Automation System?
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The Complete Sales Automation System (referred to in this
documentation as SAS), is a computer software program beneficial to
salespeople and business owners who need to maintain several different
"sales related" database files. Specifically, SAS will allow you to
maintain a client database, a product inventory database and a vendor
database. It also has the ability to "merge your data files together"
to prepare sales quotations and invoices and store them in a database
file as well. Storing quotations and invoices in a database file
enables you to utilize efficient search, update and report methods for
lead tracking, follow up and summary reports.
There are numerous reports available in SAS which allow you to print
quotations, invoices, client lists, vendor lists, product inventory
lists, product price lists, outstanding (unsold) quotations and month
end sales summaries.
System Hardware Requirements
SAS will operate on any IBM PC, XT, AT-286, AT-386 or 100% compatible
computer system with 640K of RAM and a hard disk drive. Although a
high density floppy disk drive could be used (in the case of some
laptops) the hard disk drive is preferred, as database record retrieval
from large data files on floppy disk is typically slower. A color
monitor is also preferred but is not a requirement.
To print reports, you will need a printer capable of emulating the IBM
Proprinter. Experience shows that 95% of the printers on the market
today have this emulation built-in. Consult the manual that came with
your printer for instructions on setting your printer to this emulation
mode. This emulation is required for its ASCII graphical line drawing
capabilities and 66 lines-per-page printing. If your printer is not
capable of this emulation, all reports and invoices will still print,
but random ASCII characters will be printed where line draw characters
would normally have been printed.
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SAS Installation
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The SASYSTEM.EXE file contains all of the required program files. The
files are supplied in a archived (compressed) format, and will self-
extract when you execute this file. The installation procedure for SAS
is fully explained when you run the SASYSTEM program and should be
followed as it is outlined there. You will need approximately 500K of
free disk space for these files.
Modifications Required to the CONFIG.SYS file
During the operation of SAS, many of the data files, key index files
and some of the temporary files created during program operation will
remain open to speed up the programs operation. For this reason, the
line FILES=35 must appear in the CONFIG.SYS file that resides in the
root directory of your boot disk (in most cases this will be your hard
disk). Consult your DOS manual for instructions on creating, editing
or adding commands to this file.
SAS and TSR's
Terminate and Stay Resident programs (like PC Tools, Sidekick, etc..)
may occupy more RAM than SAS can afford to give up. If you attempt to
run SAS (after installation) and get an "out of memory" error, check to
see if you have loaded any TSR programs that you can remove from RAM.
Using SAS and Quarterdecks DESQVIEW
The SAS program is "Desqview Aware" as it will function normally in the
background and in a window smaller than the normal 80X25 full screen.
Before You Begin...
Before you begin the SAS tutorial, take a moment to become familiar
with some of the special keyboard functions that are used throughout
the program. These keys are also defined in each help screen, but
familiarizing yourself with them now will help you to get a faster
start.
[F1] Will display a CONTEXT SENSITIVE Help Screen from
anywhere in the program.
[ENTER] Will accept data entry and/or move the cursor to the
next field when in the CLIENT, INVENTORY, and VENDOR
data files.
[CTRL-ENTER] Will allow you to save information in a partially filled
data entry screen without pressing the [ENTER] key to
step through each field.
[ESC] Will always take you BACKWARDS one screen, to the
previously displayed screen.
[CTRL-ESC] Will exit from any data entry form procedure without
saving any of the edited information on that form.
The [UP] and [DOWN] arrow keys are used to move the cursor from field
to field. If you use an 84-key keyboard, use the [ENTER] and [ESC]
keys as the [NUMLOCK] key toggle will disable the arrows.
Note: A screen blanker will activate if 10 minutes pass without a
keystroke. Pressing any key will restore the screen to its original
contents. This time can be adjusted by starting SAS with the command
line SAS V=X where X is a number from 1 to 60 for the amount of
minutes to wait before blanking the screen. To disable the screen
blanker completely, start SAS with the command line SAS V=0.
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The Tutorial
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PLEASE READ THIS!
Software programs today are much criticized for their "unfriendly"
documentation. However, the documentation you hold in your hands is
VERY FRIENDLY. It has been written to expose you to ALL the features
of SAS, through a compact "tutorial" that is easily completed in a
short time. You will find SAS so easy to learn and use that you may
feel the tutorial is unnecessary; so please do not rush through or skip
it, as you might miss out on a feature or function that is vital to
your intended use.
SAS will best be learned by using it. In order for you to begin using
the program right away, some sample data has been included for you to
experiment with. This sample data is based on the product line of an
average retail computer store that carries a complete line of PC
related products. You will be able to see how SAS would be used by a
computer salesperson on a day to day basis to automate his workload.
Note: The sample data provided is of a totally fictitious nature. Any
resemblance to actual individuals, company names, or product part
numbers is purely coincidental.
The tutorial will NOT give direct references or instructions to any of
the data in your sample files, but will give you a feature by feature
tour through the SAS program. You are free to work with the sample
data in any manner (add, delete, or modify records) as you experiment
with the program.
When you have finished the tutorial, you should execute the DELTUT.BAT
batch file to delete the sample files. SAS will then automatically
create new, empty data files for your personal use the next time you
load it.
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THE MAIN MENU
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After loading the SAS program, you will view the Main Menu screen.
There are six possible menu selections from which to choose. Menus can
be selected by either moving the highlight bar with the arrow keys, or
by pressing the first letter of the menu title. Each of these menu
selections will be discussed in detail on the following pages of this
documentation.
The current system date will always be displayed in the upper left
corner of your screen, as will a prompt for the help screens [F1] in
the upper right corner.
Help Screens
Throughout the entire SAS program, context sensitive help is available
by pressing the [F1] key. Context sensitive means that the help screen
you see will be directly related to the area of the program for which
you are requesting help. This allows you to gain assistance quickly
and easily for the area of SAS you are working in. The help screens
will show you all of the possible keystroke functions available for the
program area help was requested for.
There are over 25 complete help screens in all, which will relieve you
of referring to this manual (after completion of the tutorial).
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Client Directory
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The first selection from the main menu screen is the Client Directory.
All of the detailed information on your customers and prospects is
maintained here. Select the Client Directory by positioning the
highlight bar on that choice and pressing the [ENTER] key.
Table View
When first accessing the Client Directory, you will see a scrolling
table list of existing clients and their phone numbers. Client names
will be sorted in alphabetical order for easy location. Up to 14
clients can be seen on the screen at one time. Use the [UP] and [DOWN]
arrow keys to move up and down the list to view client names not
visible on the first screen. You can also use the [PGUP] and [PGDN]
keys to move 14 client names at one time. Pressing the [CTRL-PGDN] and
the [CTRL-PGUP] key combinations will take you to the last and first
client on your table list respectively.
Quick Find
As your list of clients grows, you will need to find a client in a
faster manner than using the [UP] and [DOWN] arrows or [PGDN] key.
This is where the "Find Client" box at the top of the table is used.
Notice that the cursor is actively blinking in this box at all times.
You can begin typing the name of a client, and the scrolling list will
automatically conduct a "Quick Find" on the criteria you type, moving
you to the first client name that matches what you have typed. The
search procedure is very intelligent, in that typing a "J" will take
you to the first name beginning with "J", and then typing an "o" will
take you to the first name beginning with "Jo" and so on. Searches are
NOT case sensitive ("A" is the same as "a") and search time will be
nearly instant, no matter how large your database grows.
Form View
When you have highlighted the client you wish to view (or edit) on the
scrolling table list, press the [ENTER] key to activate the form view.
The form view presents you with a data entry screen where the detailed
information on each client is entered or updated. While most of the
information on this screen will be straightforward, a few items will
benefit from the additional instruction that follows.
1) The client name field is the only field on the form that is
"required". You will not be able to move to the next field
without making an entry here. Also, since the table list will
eventually be sorted into alphabetical order, you should enter the
last name first.
2) The address #2 line should be used to enter building names, suite
numbers, apartment numbers, etc..
3) When you enter an obvious numeric field (zip codes, and phone
numbers) the [NUMLOCK] key on your keyboard will automatically
toggle ON. When you leave this field, it will toggle OFF.
4) Information you type in the "Comments" field at the bottom of the
form will automatically word-wrap when words reach the end of a
line. You can also use the [INS] and [DEL] keys to toggle insert
and delete text (as you do in most word processors).
5) The information you enter will be saved to disk when you either:
a) Press [ENTER] from the last line of the comments field, or
b) Press [CTRL-ENTER] after entering data into any field on the
form.
6) You can exit the data entry process without saving edited fields
by pressing [CTRL-ESC].
Adding a New Client
To add a new client to the client table list, press the [INS] key from
the table view. A blank form view screen will appear, with the message
"RECORD WILL BE ADDED" displayed at the top of the screen. Refer to
the form view documentation for details on the different editing keys
available. When you have completed the data entry for your new client,
you will be returned to the table view, with the highlight bar
positioned on their name (sorted in alphabetical order).
Deleting an Existing Client
To delete a client PERMANENTLY from your client table list, position
the highlight bar on the client name you wish to delete (while in the
table view) and press the [DEL] key. The form view screen will appear
for that particular client with the message "PRESS [ENTER] TO DELETE"
at the top of the screen. This process is a confirmation required
before any records can be deleted. Pressing [ESC] will abort the
deletion procedure.
Printing a Single Client Record
To print a single client record, position the highlight bar on the
client desired (while in the table view) and press the [F2] key. All
of the data you have entered for that particular client (including the
comments field) will be sent to your printer in a formatted report.
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Product Inventory
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The second selection from the main menu is Product Inventory. This is
where the data for all your inventory items will be maintained. Select
the Product Inventory database by positioning the highlight bar on that
choice and pressing the [ENTER] key.
Table View
When you access the Product Inventory selection, you will see a
scrolling table list of your existing inventory part numbers, their
product descriptions and the sale prices you have designated for each
item as "Class 1" (refer to the form view documentation later in this
section for more information on price classes). The inventory items
will be sorted in alphabetical order by their part number to allow for
easy item location. Up to 14 items can be viewed on the screen at one
time. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] arrow keys to move up and down the list
to view items not visible on the first screen. You can also use the
[PGUP] and [PGDN] keys to move 14 items at one time. Pressing [CTRL-
PGDN] and [CTRL-PGUP] will take you to the last and first inventory
item in your directory respectively.
Quick Find
As your product inventory list grows, you will need a way to find an
item faster than using the arrows or [PGDN] key. This is where the
"Find Part Number" box at the top of the table is used. Notice that
the cursor is actively blinking in this box at all times. You can
begin typing the part number of an item, and the scrolling list will
automatically conduct a "Quick Find" on that criteria, taking you to
the first part number that matches what you type.
Form View
When you have highlighted the inventory item you wish to view or edit
on the scrolling list, press [ENTER] to activate the form view. The
form view presents you with a data entry screen for detailed
information on this inventory item. A description of the data you may
enter is listed below:
1) PART NUMBER- The part number you will reference this item with.
The maximum length is 16 characters.
2) DESCRIPTION- A full description of the item.
3) ITEM COST- Enter the price your company will actually pay for
this item.
4) MFG RETAIL- The manufacturers suggested retail price.
5) TAXABLE?- Select Yes or No for this items sales tax status.
6) PRICE CLASS 1, 2 & 3- SAS allows you to maintain and use three
individual price schedules. Although you are free to set these
price classes up as you desire, a general rule to follow would be
to use "Class 1" for your normal sale price and "Class 2 & 3" for a
volume discount prices.
Note: Default selling price "suggestions" are given when you enter or
change the item cost. These prices are based on the DEFAULT MARGIN percents
you enter in the COMPANY INFORMATION file from the UTILITIES Menu.
7) VENDOR NAME- Enter the name of the vendor you purchase this item
from regularly. Notice that this field does not accept direct
data entry, but rather asks you to choose the name from a table
list of the vendors in your vendor data file. Data for new
vendors can be entered "on the fly", or through the "update vendor
list" utility menu selection. While you are viewing existing
vendors from this table, you may press the [CTRL]-[ENTER] key to
view or edit their respective information. See the "update vendor
list" section of the utilities menu documentation for additional
reference to vendor data input.
8) COMMENTS- Use this area to enter free form text about this
product's features, requirements, etc.. These comments will be
printed on each invoice after the item description.
More Notes on the Inventory Data Entry Form:
1) When you enter an obvious numeric field (like the price fields)
the [NUMLOCK] key on your keyboard will automatically toggle ON.
When you leave this field, it will toggle OFF.
2) Information you type in the "Comments" field at the bottom of the
screen will automatically word-wrap when words reach the end of a
line.
3) Information entered will be saved to disk when you press [ENTER]
from the last line of the comment field (unlike the client form,
the inventory form will require data to be entered in the vendor
reference field, and will stop there when [CTRL]-[ENTER] is
pressed.
4) You can exit the data entry process at any time without saving any
changed fields by pressing [CTRL-ESC].
Adding a New Item to Your Inventory
To add a new item to the Product Inventory file, press the [INS] key
while in the table view. A blank form view screen will appear, with
the message "RECORD WILL BE ADDED" displayed at the top. Refer to the
"form view" documentation under product inventory for a complete
description of the entry fields. When you have completed the data
entry for the new item, you will be returned to the table view, with
the highlight bar positioned on the new part number (sorted in
alphabetical order).
Deleting an Existing Item from Your Inventory
To delete an item PERMANENTLY from your inventory file, position the
highlight bar on the part number you wish to delete (while in the table
view) and press the [DEL] key. The form view screen will appear for
that particular item with the message "PRESS [ENTER] TO DELETE" at the
top of the screen. This process is a confirmation required before any
records can be deleted from the file. Pressing [ESC] will abort the
procedure.
Viewing the Comments on an Inventory Item
Sometimes it will be desirable to view the comments on an item while
scrolling through the table list. You could simply highlight the item
and press the [ENTER] key, but what if a client was also present with
you and you did not want them to see the item cost? When you position
the highlight bar on and item and press the [F2] key, the comments
entered for that item will pop to the screen. Pressing [ESC] clears
the display to the previous screen.
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Order Entry
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The Order Entry section of SAS is the area you will most likely utilize
the most. It is the most powerful and integrated part of the entire
SAS program. In fact, the entering of client names, inventory items,
vendor names, payment methods and terms can even be performed through
the order entry menu. This flexibility has been included in SAS to
allow the entering of a NEW data "on the fly", while the order entry is
in progress, rather than having to exit and switch to the appropriate
menu selection.
Order List Table
When you access "Order Entry", you are first presented with a table
view of all existing orders.
Note: The term ORDERS is used in this documentation as a general rule.
SAS tracks both quotations and invoices and allows you to convert one
to the other at print time.
The table is sorted in alphabetical order, by the name of the client
the order is for. Also visible is a reference line that distinguishes
quotations from invoices (by labeling them with a "Q" or an "I" in
preface to the description), followed by the order date. The reference
line will allow you to identify what a particular order is for.
Quick Find
As you have seen in the Client and Product Inventory database files, a
FIND ORDER box is displayed at the top of the table. When the list of
orders in this database file has grown to a length larger than one
screen can display, you will rely on this "quick find" box to locate
order records by just beginning to type the client name.
Adding a New Order
While in the table view of existing orders, press the [INS] key to add
a new order to the table list. A window will pop up asking you for the
following information:
1) ORDER NUMBER- This number automatically assigns itself to the
next highest available number (within the given range of 1-999999)
that is not in use. You may edit it if you choose (to match pre-
printed forms), but it is recommended to accept the number it
defaults to.
2) QUOTATION / INVOICE- Select the appropriate order type from the
pop up menu (you can define an order initially as a quotation and
change it to an invoice later).
3) CUSTOMER NAME- When you reach this entry, your client table list
will appear, allowing you to select the client name for this
order. If the order is for a first time customer whose name does
not appear in the table, you can enter their name and address "on-
the-fly" into your client file by pressing the [INS] key from the
client table list screen.
4) REFERENCE- This entry is optional, but is very much recommended.
It will allow you to type a description of the order, that will
display on the table list, assisting you in distinguishing it from
other orders.
5) DATE- The current system date will be the default entry, but may
be changed if needed.
6) PRICE CLASS- Price class 1 will be the default entry, while 1, 2
or 3 are acceptable in this field. Refer to the "product
inventory" documentation for more information on price classes.
7) TAX RATE- The tax rate you enter in your COMPANY INFORMATION file
will default here, but may be edited to the rate applicable to
this order.
After you enter the tax rate, the order entry screen will briefly
appear, and the table view of your inventory, with the associated price
from the price class you designated will display. You are now ready to
select the first item for the order.
The Main ORDER ENTRY Screen
When you have selected the first item for the order (every order must
have at least one item), the main order entry screen will be displayed.
This screen will show the client name, address, phone number and all
pertinent information to the order. The ordered items will be listed
in the center of the screen in a scrolling table. There is no limit to
the number of items allowed for a given order. If necessary, you can
use the [UP] and [DOWN] arrow keys to scroll to items out of view.
The lower left corner of the screen will display the monthly payments
based upon the finance rates that you enter in the COMPANY INFORMATION
file. The lower right corner of the screen will maintain a running
subtotal, sales tax and order total each time you add or delete items
from the order list.
Adding a Line Item
To add a new item to the order, press [INS] from the main order entry
screen. Your inventory table will appear. You can locate items in the
same manner you did in the product inventory section. You can even
enter a new inventory item "on the fly" by pressing [INS] when the
inventory table is displayed.
Once the desired item has been highlighted, press [ENTER] to select it,
and a new window will appear, asking you to enter the quantity and
optionally to change the line item price. If you choose to change the
price, it will apply to this order only and not the change price in the
master inventory file. When you accept the price, the new line item
will appear at the bottom of your order entry item table display, with
all totals, taxes and payments updated as well.
Viewing Item Comments
Since order entry is occasionally done in the presence of the client, a
facility has been provided to allow viewing the item comments. Press
[F2] while the desired item is highlighted and the comments window will
appear.
If you need to access the entire data entry form for an item, you may
do so by positioning the highlight bar on that item and pressing
[CTRL]-[ENTER]. Be aware, however, that this will display all of the
(sometimes confidential) information on that item.
Deleting a Line Item
To delete an item from the displayed order, position the highlight bar
on the desired line item and press [DEL]. You will be asked to press
[ENTER] for confirmation of the deletion.
Changing a Line Item
To change an item on the displayed order (either item, quantity, or
price), position the highlight bar on the desired item to be changed
and press [ENTER]. You will be returned to the inventory table, with
the highlight bar positioned on the default item. You may select a new
item, or just press [ENTER] again to change the quantity or price.
Viewing the Order Cost
One of the features most lacking in invoicing and quotation software,
is the ability to know the cost of an order at the time it is being
prepared. Without this knowledge, giving a discount or reducing a line
item price is a blind proposition at best. SAS solves that dilemma!
Just press [ALT]-[C] to display a pop up window over your order entry
screen, and the cost, profit and margin percentage will be displayed.
Press the [ESC] key to remove the window from display.
The Order Detail Screen
The Order Detail Screen is accessed by pressing [F2] from the order
entry screen. It is here that final order data is entered or updated
before the invoices and order detail tickets are printed. Data may be
entered without printing the invoice or order detail ticket, allowing
you to maintain the most current information on a quote. The following
is a list of each item requested on the order detail screen, along with
a description of that item:
1) QUOTATION / INVOICE- Make your selection from the selection bar for
the type classification on this order.
2) ORDER DATE- This will default to the date you entered when the
order was created. You may optionally change it here, if the date
you are printing differs from the date the order was originally
prepared. Since this date is also the date which displays on the
order list table, it could alternately be used to track a "last
contact date" on a quotation.
3) SALES TAX PCT- The percentage of sales tax to be added to the
subtotal. You will have already entered this percentage when the
order was created and is only presented here for an optional
change that may be required.
4) SALESPERSON- Enter the full name of the salesperson responsible
for this order.
5) TABLE REFERENCE- This entry will allow you to edit a previously
entered description of the order that displays on the order list
table.
6) METHOD OF PAYMENT- When you reach this field, a table list will
display allowing you to select the method of payment this client
will use. Adding a new method here can be accomplished "on the
fly", or through the utilities menu discussed later in the
documentation.
7) PAYMENT TERMS- Following the identical procedure as "method of
payment", select the terms your company will offer the client on
this order.
8) PURCHASE ORDER #- If applicable, enter the purchase order number
for the order. Note, however, that the [NUMLOCK] key will not
toggle ON in this field, to allow the entry of alpha and numeric
characters.
9) CREDIT CARD #- Following the identical procedure as above, enter
the credit card number, if applicable.
10) EXPIRATION DATE- If a credit card was used on this order, the
expiration date should be entered here.
11) SURCHARGE- This field is provided to allow those companies who
"charge back" the surcharge, credit card companies charge them, to
their clients, to enter that percentage here. The percentage you
enter will be multiplied by the order subtotal and then added to
the order (this amount is also subject to sales tax calculation).
The surcharge percentage should coincide with the percentage the
respective credit card company charges you for handling the
transaction.
Note: The surcharge percentage could optionally be used to add
interest to an invoice, if it is being re-issued for late payment.
12) COMMENTS- Any free form comments that need to be printed on the
invoice are entered here. They will also display at the bottom of
the order entry screen.
13) SHIP TO ADDRESS- If the order is being shipped to an address that
differs from the address of the client who placed the order, enter
the associated information here.
You can save the information entered without printing by either
pressing [CTRL]-[ENTER] from a field after the terms field, or pressing
[ENTER] through each individual field on the screen.
Printing an Order
To print an order on your printer, press the [F2] key while the order
detail screen is displayed (be sure you have updated all of the
necessary information on this screen first).
Printing an Order Detail Ticket
The order detail ticket will be of great benefit to the person
responsible for acquiring all of the items on that particular order.
When it is printed (by pressing [F3] from the order detail screen), a
page with the following information will be printed:
1) Client name.
2) Client phone number.
3) Salesperson.
4) Individual line items on the order.
5) The associated vendor source name.
6) The associated vendor phone number.
7) An order summary that shows the estimated total profit.
Deleting an Existing Order
To delete an order PERMANENTLY from your order files, place the
highlight bar on the order desired in the order list table, and press
the [DEL] key. A window will appear asking you to press [ENTER] to
confirm the deletion. Be certain that this is what you want to do
BEFORE you do it, as deleted orders are NOT recoverable.
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Report Generation
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The following is a list of the Report Generation menu titles and their
report functions:
Print Client List
This report will print your entire client list, on a six client per
page report format.
Print Complete Inventory List
This report will print your entire inventory list showing all
associated price classes (including cost).
Print Inventory List (Class-1)
This report will be useful for companies who wish to distribute a price
list to their clients. It will list the part number, description,
manufacturers retail price and your Class 1 price for every item.
Print Inventory List (Class-2)
Identical to the report on Class 1 pricing, with the exception that
Class 2 is substituted for Class 1.
Print Inventory List (Class-3)
Identical to the report on Class 1 pricing, with the exception that
Class 3 is substituted for Class 1.
Print Vendor List
Identical to the client report, printing data for your vendors.
Order Summary Report
Order summary reports allow you to generate totals on your quotations
or invoices by date ranges. The printout will show the order date,
client name, order reference, order total, cost, sales tax collected,
profit, and margin for the date range you specify. This will be
useful for monthly sales total reports and unsold quotation reports for
use in follow up calls.
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Utilities
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The Utilities Menu provides access to data files used as look-up items
in other areas of SAS, as well as other "housekeeping" tasks. A list
of the menu selections available and their functions follow:
Update Vendor List
Select this option to review, update, or delete any of the information
contained in your vendor data files. The procedures used to maintain
the vendor database file, are identical to those of the CLIENT
DATABASE.
Update Payment Methods
Select this option to add new payment methods your company offers, or
delete those you no longer offer.
Update Payment Terms
Select this option to add new payment terms your company offers, or
delete those you no longer offer.
Pack Order Files
When you delete records from order entry, the data still resides on
disk, but it is marked in such a way that SAS cannot retrieve or
display it. PACKing the order files will allow you to physically
remove the records from the disk and regain the disk space for optimal
use in other areas. You should execute the "PACK ORDER FILES" menu
selection in relative proportion to the amount of orders you delete.
There is no limit to the size your data files may grow to (other than
the limit of your hard disk size), so be sure to keep as much free
space on your disk drive as possible.
Update Company Information
The company information screen is where you tell SAS about your own
company. This information will be used in report and invoice
generation to identify your company name, address, applicable finance
payments, etc.. Most of the data on this screen is self-explanatory,
but a few items require special mention.
1) SALES TAX PCT: Enter the sales tax percentage applicable to
retail sales in your area. While you will have the ability to
change this percentage on any order you create, the number you
enter here will be used as the default percentage when an order is
added to your files.
2) COMMENTS: Use this area (three individual lines) to enter
promotional statements about your company. Each line will be
centered and printed on the bottom of your invoice page. Entering
data such as your business hours and up-coming sales would prove
to be most beneficial.
3) DEFAULT MARGINS: Enter here the profit margin percentage you normally
would wish to maintain for each price class.
4) FINANCE RATES: The numbers you will enter here are the RATE
FACTORS (not the APR rates) that will be used to calculate the 3,
4, and 5-year monthly payments that appear on the order entry
screen. Check with the finance company you use if you are
uncertain about the particular rate factor.
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Exit to DOS
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Highlight this menu selection and press the [ENTER] key to exit SAS and
return to DOS.
To insure data security, be sure to back up your files on a regular
basis!
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Note: References made to other company or product names in this
documentation, are in consideration of their respective trademarks.
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LICENSE AGREEMENT
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SAS is Copyright (C) 1989, 1990 by Software Innovations.
SAS is not, nor has ever been, public domain or free software.
SAS is distributed under the SHAREWARE software concept.
Non-registered users of SAS are granted a limited license to use SAS
for an evaluation period (not more than 30 days), in order to determine
if it will suit their needs. Any other use of SAS or use past this
evaluation period requires registration.
A registered copy of SAS must be treated like a book, in that the same
registered copy of SAS may not be used in more than one computer at the
same time.
All users are granted a limited license to copy the SHAREWARE VERSION
of SAS only for the purpose of allowing others to try it, subject to
the above restrictions as well as:
SAS must be distributed in absolutely unmodified form, including ALL
program, documentation, and other files. (This is can be accomplished
by distributing the SASYSTEM.EXE self-extracting SHAREWARE installation
file.)
Bulletin Board system operators may post SAS on their BBS for
downloading by their users without written permission only if the above
condition is met (or a ZIP'ed version of the same), and only if no
special fee is necessary to access the SAS file (a general fee to
access the BBS is permitted).
REGISTRATION AND ORDERING INFORMATION
Registering SAS allows you to use the product after the evaluation
period. Registered SAS users will receive a printed documentation
manual, the latest version of SAS (with all SHAREWARE screens removed),
access to our telephone support line, and notification of all program
updates and enhancements by First Class mail. Most importantly,
registered users know they are helping to make sure that high-quality
software like SAS continues to be sold in this low-cost way.
The SAS registration fee is $69.00 (U.S. Funds). We accept Checks,
Money Orders, MasterCard and Visa.
An evaluation disk with the current copy of SAS on it is available for
$12. This is to be used to try out SAS, and does not include
registration. The fee covers the cost of postage, diskette(s), and
handling.
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SAS version 3.5 REGISTRATION FORM
Remit to:
Software Innovations
18631 N. 19th Avenue
Suite #128-240
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
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Qty Item Price Total
___ SAS Registration.................. @ $69 ea. $________
(includes registration, latest disk(s),
phone support, and update information)
___ SAS evaluation disk(s)............. @ $12 ea. $________
(includes program and manual
on disk, but not registration)
PAYMENTS REMITTED FROM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES MUST BE IN U.S. FUNDS!
Subtotal $________
Less Volume Discount (see below) $(________)
Arizona residents please add 6.7% Sales Tax $________
Shipping and Handling $ FREE
Total Registration Fee $________
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Payment by: ( )Check ( )Money Order ( )MasterCard ( )Visa
Name: _________________________________________________________
Company: _________________________________________________________
Address #1: _________________________________________________________
Address #2: _________________________________________________________
Day Phone: (______)_______________ Eve Phone: (______)______________
Credit Card #: ______________________________________________________
Exp. Date: _________________________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________________________
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Where did you obtain SAS?
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Comments or suggestions:
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QUANTITY AND CORPORATE PURCHASES (SITE LICENSES)
Any business, corporate, government, or other institutional use of SAS
must be registered. Volume discounts and site licenses are available.
The order form on the previous page may be used to purchase multiple
copies of SAS, with discounts as follows:
1 - 10 copies no discount
11 - 20 copies 10% discount
21 - 50 copies 15% discount
51 - 100 copies 22% discount
101 - 200 copies 30% discount
200+ copies 40% discount
Purchases of up to 50 copies are bulk purchases and include that many
copies of SAS on disk, as with single registrations. Purchases of 51 or
more copies are site licenses. Software Innovations will then provides
a master copy of SAS and the appropriate number of diskette labels. The
licensee is responsible for copying the disks.
The name on the order form is considered the contact and is the ONLY
person with whom all correspondence will be allowed.
Note: All prices and discounts are subject to change without notice.
Discounts apply only to separate orders, they are not cumulative.
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