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ICP version 6.0 | MANUAL.DOC | | | | | | | | ICP | | Inventory Control Program | | ------------------------- | | (C) 1986-1991 | | Spirit7 Software, Ltd. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Spirit7 Software, Ltd. | PO Box 777 | Waynesboro, Va. 22980a | (703) 943-4635 | | | | | | | | | --------- | ------|-- | (R) | --| | |---------------- | | -----|--- | Association of | | | |-- Shareware | ---| O | Professionals | ------| | |------------------- | --------- MEMBER | | | MAIN FEATURES OF THE ICP * Sell, order and receive inventory . * Add new records easily using record "pattern templates". * Locate records by item,description,manufacturer, vendor. * Browse a specified range of records. * Set complex "filters" restricting (segmenting) the data base. * Zoom on vendor information for a displayed record. * Enter a memo for each item. * Reprice any segment by any price level or by any percent. * Identify fastest and slowest moving items. * Determine optimum stock levels. * Track backorders. * Produce reports analyzing important aspects of your inventory * Use independently or as part of the PICS system (appendix F). PREFACE BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1. Before proceeding, be sure you have read and consent to the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement (Appendix B). 2. Make backup copies of the distribution diskettes provided with this package. Consult your MS DOS manual for specifics about the "diskcopy" command. 3. Read the appendices!!! 4. ALWAYS exit the program to DOS before turning off your computer!. Failure to exit properly may result in lost data. 5. Follow the instructions in the Readme.doc file to install the ICP on your hard disk. SCREENS All screens in the ICP system consist of a "Navigation Bar" and a "Command Bar". The Navigation Bar (top bar) on each screen will always indicate the function or menu choice currently se- lected. The Command Bar (bottom bar) will always indicate the possible choices or options available. The last option in a list of menu choices will always be "RETURN" (to the previous screen). By repeatedly selecting this option, you will progress backward in the screens until you finally arrive back at the Main Menu. In contrast, the "CONTINUE" option will continue you to the next screen. The space between the Navigation Bar and the Command Bar is known as the "Information Window". This area of the screen will always display an inventory record. When you first enter the program, this will be the last record that you entered. The bottom row of the screen is the "Status Line" and dis- plays the record count, active index (record sequence), filter status, insert, caps lock, number lock key status, and deletion status. The choices available on the Command Bar are represented with a numeric prefix. The ICP system is designed to use the numeric key pad to select the option of your choice. Thus, the system can be controlled with the fingers of one hand using the numeric key pad (except, of course, for adding or editing data). Once you get used to this method of navigating the system, you will be able to move quickly and easily from one option to another. SPECIAL KEYS In addition to the numeric keys, certain other keys are important: PgUp (page up) and cursor up (arrow) keys will move to the previous record. PgDn (page down) and cursor down (arrow) keys will move to the next record. Ctrl+PgUp will move to the beginning (first record) of the file. If the record pointer is at the beginning of the file, "<bof>" will flash in the lower left corner of the screen. Ctrl+PgDn will move to the bottom (last record) of the file. If the record pointer is at the bottom of the file, "<eof>" will flash at in the lower left corner of the screen. The Del (delete) key toggles between deleting and undeleting a record. If a record is deleted, "<deleted>" will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. The F1 (function) key is the help key for the system. Help is available for each option of the Main Menu, the Utility Menu (UTL), and the Report Menu (RPT). You may add/edit text by press- ing ctrl+"w" to save or esc to abort. The F10 key will activate the pop-up calculator. DEMO DATA BASE ICP is shipped with a fifty record sample inventory data base. You will refer to this information while learning to use the system. When you are certain that you no longer need these records, use the deletion module (section 8.7) to delete this file so that you can begin entering your own inventory records. DEFINITIONS 1. DATA BASE: A data base is an organized collection of data and is composed of repeating "units" of information in some sorted order or sequence. An example would be a telephone direc- tory. 2. RECORD: A record is one of the repeating "units" of information mentioned above. In the example of the phone book, these "units" are composed of the last name, first name, address, and phone number. 3. FIELD: The last name, first name, address, phone number which make up the records in the phone book data base are "fields" of data and are common to all the records in the data base. 4. DATA STRING: The data contained in the fields of a record is known as a data string. For example, "Smith" would be a data string in the last name field. WARNING: Get in the habit of watching the screen. Menu driven programs such as this one require that you watch the screen carefully until you become familiar with the operation of the system and the flow of the program. You will save yourself much confusion and grief by heeding this suggestion! TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1.0 SOR (Sell/Order Receive inventory) 1.1 SELL 1.2 ORDER 1.2.1 PRINT REPORTS 1.2.2 ORDER 1.2.3 INITIALIZE ORDERS 1.3 RECEIVE 1.3.1 AUTO RECEIVE 1.3.2 MANUAL RECEIVE 2.0 ADD 3.0 EDT (Edit) 4.0 FND (Find) 5.0 BRO (Browse) 6.0 FTR (Filter) 7.0 ZOM (Zoom) 8.0 UTL (Utility) 8.1 MEMO 8.2 PACK 8.3 BACKUP 8.4 REINDEX 8.5 REPRICE 8.6 INITIALIZE 8.7 DELETION (Global) 9.0 RPT (Reports) 9.1 SUMMARY 9.2 STOCK VALUE 9.3 PRICE LISTS 9.4 BACKORDER 9.5 ABSTRACT APPENDICES A. SHAREWARE DEFINED B. SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT C. DISCLAIMER D. REGISTRATION/INVOICE E. SOFTWARE SUPPORT F. PICS NOTE: It is recommended that you begin by studying sections 2-9 and then return to section 1 for a discussion of the SOR function. Select #9 (RPT), then select #1 (SUMMARY) and print a full report of the demo inventory data base. This report will be useful in the sections that follow. 1.0 SOR This is the SELL/ORDER/RECEIVE module of the ICP. It is designed primarily to enable you to order and receive inventory. Entering the inventory data base into the computer can be a time consuming and tedious process. To further complicate the situation, inventory sold must be subtracted from the inventory balance and inventory received must be added. We have included the SELL function so that the integrity of the data base can be maintained during the period of time required to "key-in" the inventory data base. This function is in no way a substitute for a point-of-sale system. It is simply a way to move inventory out of the data base until you are ready to "on line" with the full point-of-sale system. 1.1 SELL Selling inventory is easily accomplished by selecting option 1 (SOR) from the Main Menu. Next, locate the item to sell using find or browse. Select the "CONTINUE" option and you will be prompted for the number to be sold. This amount will be subtract- ed from the count for this item and if the new count is less that the minimum (MIN) set for the item, it will be flagged for reor- der and added to the Order Report. The number sold will also be added to the total sold (TLSOLD) field for this item. 1.2 ORDER Inventory orders are based upon the Order Report. This report lists all items where the count is less than the minimum (MIN) you have set for the item. 1.2.1 PRINT REPORTS Two order reports are available. The Purchase Order Report and the Inventory Order Report. Both reports are available for the full data base, or for a filtered segment. All inventory orders in the ICP require a purchase order. The Purchase Order Report lists active PO's and the inventory on order under that PO. 1.2.2 ORDER The auto order option will order all items on the order report (count is less than the minimum) within the specified range. The quantity ordered will be the quantity necessary to bring the count to the maximum (MAX) set for each item. The manual order option will allow you to order by the item. You will be able to order any item in any quantity. You can add to an existing PO or order under a new PO. Negative numbers can be used as order quantities to reduce or cancel an ordered item. 1.2.3 INITIALIZE ORDER REPORTS This function will enable you to "reset" the Order Report. That is, all inventory orders will be initialized (set to zero) and a new Order Report will be compiled which will consist of all items where the count is less than the minimum. In addition, purchase orders will be cleared. This can be accomplished for the whole data base or for a specified range. 1.3 RECEIVE INVENTORY Just as ordering inventory is based upon the Inventory Order Report, so receiving inventory is based upon the Purchase Order. Inventory is received in much the same way as it is ordered, either automatically or manually. Inventory is received into the Purchase Order under which it was ordered. 1.3.1 AUTO RECEIVE Enter the Purchase Order number and the range and the rest is automatic! The quantity on order will be added to the count, the order cleared and the total received (TL RECD) field incre- mented. This is the option to use if all items on order under the PO are received in the quantities ordered (no backorders). 1.3.2 MANUAL RECEIVE This option will allow you to enter backorders. Enter the PO to receive and you will be prompted to enter the quantity re received and the quantity backordered for each item on order under that PO. 2.0 ADD The methodology used to number and describe your inventory items is left entirely up to you. Nevertheless, there are a few things to keep in mind. All entries are converted to upper case in order to stand- ardize searches. You will not be able to use upper and lower case combinations. The item number, description, make (manufacturer), and vendor are "searchable" fields. This means that records can be located and displayed by searching for information contained in these fields. Blank spaces before and within the character strings of these fields will effect the results of a search. That is, a string with a blank space preceding is not the same as the string without the leading blank space. In order to make the entry of data more efficient and rapid, the ICP is designed to use a "template" for adding new records. If you are entering a succession of records where subsequent records have certain fields in common with previous records (for example, the same vendor and manufacturer), this process can save you much time. The system will retain the last record entered on the screen. The only field that absolutely must be changed is the item number. You will not be allowed to have two records with the same item number. Beyond this, if you desire to retain the infor- mation in a given field, simply hit the ENTER key and go on to the next field. If you press any key other than the ENTER key, the data in the field will disappear and you will be able to enter new data. If you desire a "clean" record with no data in any field, press the Ctrl+PgDn to move to the end of the file. This record will be blank. A final alternative is to locate the desired template using the find (FND) or browse (BRO) options and then enter the new record over the top of the template. 1. ITEM NUMBER: It is absolutely critical to the operation of the system that every distinct item be given a distinct item number! Numbers can be any alpha-numeric string of up to 27 characters. Notice that the system will "remember" the last item number that was entered. 2. DESCRIPTION: Descriptions should be consistent among like items. Alpha-numeric strings of up to 20 characters are permit- ted. 3. AISLE: The "AISLE" is the location code of the item. This information is useful because it enables the SED function to be used as an inventory locator. It is also beneficial when recount- ing inventory because it forms the basis of the Abstract Report (see section 6.5). 4. STD PACKAGE: The "STD PACKAGE" is the number of items contained in the package identified by the item number. 5. MIN: The minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) inventory levels should be considered carefully. The minimum is the "order point" for the item and the maximum is useful in determining the quanti- ty to order. 6. MAX: The maximum inventory level is the amount that the system will "order to" when the count is below the minimum. 7. ALTERNATE: The ALTERNATE is the alternate vendor and is for reference only. 8. CROSS-REFERENCE: The CROSS-REFERENCE refers to the item number and is also for reference only. Always press the "enter" key after completing the entry for a field. If you fail to do this (ie. if you use the cursor keys to move to the next field), the data you entered will be lost. The cursor keys may be used to move to the next field (down arrow or right arrow keys) or to a previous field (up arrow or left arrow keys) but if changes are made, you must press "Enter" before leaving the field. 3.0 EDT The edit function (EDT) is used to change information in the record. After the field is changed, press the ENTER key to assure that the changes are permanent and then press the Esc key to continue. 4.0 FND Finding a certain record can be accomplished most quickly with the FND function. You will be able to locate records by the item number, description, vendor, or manufacturer. Notice that the system will find the best match for the target data entered. For example, if you are attempting to Find all records with "CARBURETOR" as the description, enter "CARB". The system will Find "CARB", "CARBURETOR", "CARB KIT", "CARBURE- TOR GASKET", etc. Notice that the field you search on (item, description, vendor, manufacturer) will determine the order of the records in the data base. For example, if you search on vendor the records will be in order of the vendor name (alphabetic). If you search for a specific vendor and then browse (BRO) the data base, the records will be in order by vendor. The order of the records will be indicated in the lower left corner of the screen by a single word (ITEM, DESC,VEND, MAKE) representing the index in use. This index will remain in use until you change it. If, for example, you wish to return to the default index of ITEM (number), search on item and simply hit the "Enter" key when prompted for the item to find. 5.0 BRO The browse function enables you to view a range of records. You may browse the entire data base or a restricted segment of the data. Browsing a certain range of records can be facilitated in one of two ways. You can set the filter to include only those records you wish to view or you can locate the first record in the data base containing that desired data (using the FND function) and then browse the range of records matching this criterion. The differ- ence between these two methods lies in the fact that the filtered data base will give you an "EOF" signal at the end of the range and you will not be able to browse beyond this point. Alternate- ly, if you used the FND function to locate the first record in the data base containing the desired data, you will be able to browse through the data you desire to view and on to the actual end of the file. Furthermore, a filter can be set for any field or combination of fields whereas the FND function only operates on the "searchable" fields. Notice that when you press the "Enter" key in browse mode, the highlighted record will be translated to full-screen display. 6.0 FTR The filter function is perhaps the moat powerful and useful function of the system. With this feature you will be able to effectively limit the data base to contain only the desired range of records. You can set a simple filter isolating a single record or a complex filter including, excluding and relating fields by the "and/or" logical operators. Once set a filter will remain in effect until you cancel or modify it. You will see the "<filtered>" message at the bottom left corner of the screen if a filter is in effect. Filters can be used to limit viewing, browsing, ordering and receiving inventory and report generation. 7.0 ZOM The Zoom (ZOM) function will allow you to view the vendor data base for a displayed record. This data base includes the name, address, phone number, fax number and contact person. If there is no vendor record for the displayed item, you will see a blank record displayed in the "zoom window". You may add the vendor information by pressing the ENTER key. You will see the cursor appear in the vendor name field. Simply type the vendor name and press the ENTER key again. The cursor will disap- pear and you will be able to use the cursor (right) key to move to the next field. Press the ENTER key again and repeat the process for each field of information. After entering data in the last field, press the ENTER key to remove the cursor and then press Esc to exit the window. If you desire to delete a vendor, locate the desired vendor with the cursor up (arrow) or cursor down (arrow) key and then press ENTER to retrieve the cursor. Use the delete key to remove the CITY name and press the ENTER key once again to remove the cursor. Press the Esc key to exit the window and the vendor will be deleted. Remember, to make changes in the fields of the vendor file you must have a cursor present. To move from field to field, the cursor must be absent. If the CITY name is missing, the record will be deleted when you exit the window. 8.0 UTL The utility function includes the Memo, Pack, Backup, Rein- dex, Reprice, Initialize, and Deletion utilities. 8.1 MEMO This function allows you to enter a note regarding each inventory record. The Memo Window is actually a mini word proces- sor which facilitates word wrap and scrolling. To save a note, press the Ctrl+"w" keys (together). To abort the note, press the Esc key. 8.2 PACK Packing the data base permanently removes the deleted re- cords from the data base. Therefore, before packing it is desira- ble to print a Deletion Report in order to verify the records to be removed. It is also a good idea to keep the Deletion Reports as a permanent hard copy record of all deletions. Prior to the actual packing of the data base, deleted re- cords can be recalled. In addition to the toggle feature in the delete key, you may specify a range to recall and "undelete" a large number of records all at once. 8.3 BACKUP 8.4 REINDEX This is a general "housekeeping" utility that is provided as a means of repairing damaged or corrupted index files. If you are unable to locate a record that you have good reason to believe is in the data base... reindex! It is good data base management practice to reindex the data base periodically. 8.5 REPRICE Repricing inventory is easily accomplished with this func- tion. The range of the repricing can be restricted with the SET FILTER option. After selecting the data base segment to reprice (a single vendor, for example), specify the percent, whether the repricing is an increase or decrease, and the price level (cost, list, dealer, or all three levels) to include. Reports documenting the "post" and "pre" repricing function are available. 8.6 INITIALIZE This function will reset the Sales History for the specified range. The Sales History consists of the total number sold (TL SOLD), received (TL RECEIVED), and the total returned (TL RE- TURNED). 8.7 DELETION The (global) deletion utility is provided so that a range of records can be deleted at one time. This is the function to use when you are finished with the demo data base provided with the ICP system. 9.0 REPORTS In addition to the Purchase Order Report, Order Report, Deletion Report, and the Repricing Report, the ICP Report Genera- tor creates five "types" of reports. These are described below. 9.1 SUMMARY The Inventory Summary report is a general summary of the inventory data base. It is available for the full data base, for a single vendor or for a single manufacturer. The Summary Report (except the full report) can be printed in order of item number, description, vendor, manufacturer, or item location code. 9.2 STOCK VALUE The Stock Value Report is a two part report and is available for the full data base, a single vendor, or a single manufactur- er. This report multiplies the count times the list, retail and wholesale prices and provides totals for these three fields. The report, therefore, provides the value of the inventory data base in terms of these three categories. Following this report, a second part will be generated which summarizes the totals of the first part. The total number of items counted, total cost, list value, list profit (in dollars, percent, and percent mark up), wholesale value, and wholesale profit (in dollars, percent, and percent mark up) will be print- ed. 9.3 PRICE LIST Inventory price lists can be printed including the retail price only, the wholesale price only, and including both retail and wholesale prices. These reports are available for the full data base, a single vendor or a single manufacturer. 9.4 BACKORDER The Back Order Report is available for the full data base, a single vendor or for a single manufacturer. It is a listing of all items which have been back ordered from the vendor. 9.5 ABSTRACT The Inventory Abstract is provided to assist the re-counting of inventory. The report is arranged in order of item location code and then by item number. It will be of great help when taking inventory. APPENDICES A. Shareware Defined B Software License Agreement C. Disclaimer D. Registration/Invoice E. Software Support F. PICS (point-of-sale software) APPENDIX A DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registra- tion, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program with printed manual. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial soft- ware, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accom- plished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the pro- grams are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permis- sion before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. ICP is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you find this program useful and continue to use ICP after sixty (60) days, you must make a registration payment of $35.00 to Spirit7 Software, Ltd.. The $35.00 registration fee will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software just like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer loca- tion to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it's being used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time. Commercial users of ICP must register and pay for their copies of ICP within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Spirit7 Software, Ltd.. Anyone distributing ICP for any kind of remuneration must first contact Spirit7 Software, Ltd. at the address below for authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guide- lines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering ICP immediately (However Spirit7 Software, Ltd. must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of ICP.). You are encouraged to pass a copy of ICP along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users will receive a copy of the latest version of the ICP system. APPENDIX B SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Spirit7 Software, Ltd. grants you a conditional license to use this software for a period of thirty (60) days for the pur- pose of evaluation. If you decide to continue to use the product beyond this period or if you use it for purposes other than evaluation, you must register your copy. To register send your name, address, and a check in the amount of $35.00 to Spirit7 Software, Ltd. APPENDIX C DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT Users of ICP must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "ICP is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, ex- pressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of ICP." APPENDIX D REGISTRATION/INVOICE Please complete this form and return to the address below. Enclose an check in the amount indicated on the completed in- voice. NAME:____________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________ CITY:________________________________ ST:______ ZIP:_____________ PHONE:_______________________________ NAME OF PRODUCT:__ICP_____ SERIAL NUMBER:_092391___ VERSION:_6.0_ WHERE DID YOU OBTAIN YOUR COPY OF THIS SOFTWARE?:________________ _________________________________________________________________ SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTS:_________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ========================== INVOICE ============================== ____ ICP software registration.......... $35.00 ea $_____________ (includes latest version of ICP and document- ation.) ____ PICS demo package...................$35.00 ea $_____________ (includes PICS demo version and documentation. ____ PICS upgrade ..................... $125.00 ea $_____________ (includes PICS, ICP, bound manual, sample reports and NEBS forms. Available to registered ICP users or PICS demo version users only) ____ PICS package (complete)............$160.00 ea $_____________ Virginia residents add .045% sales tax ............$_____________ TOTAL DUE:.(US funds only, please).................$_____________ REMIT TO: Spirit7 Software, Ltd. PO Box 777 Waynesboro, Va 22980 (703) 943-4635 APPENDIX E TECHNICAL SUPPORT As of this time, there are three channels through which product support is available: 1. Telephone support is available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (est). (703) 943-4635 (703) 943-4635 (fax) NOTE: We will not accept collect calls and it is unlikely that we will return long distance calls. Spirit7 Software, Ltd. is a full-time professional software development firm with hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. You should have no difficulty reaching us during business hours. 2. Mail Spirit7 Software, Ltd. PO Box 777 Waynesboro, Va 22980 3. Compuserve electronic mail # 73530,3234 We will endeavor to support our users in the most preces- sional and thorough manner. If you find a "bug" or simply need assistance in using the software, please contact us immediately. Spirit7 Software will make modifications to this software to suit your needs. Please contact us for details but have in mind what specific changes you desire before hand. There is a multi user version of this software available. If you desire to use the system on a network, contact us for more information. We plan to issue upgrades (new versions) of the software and manual every six months. However, if serious anomalies are dis- closed, these will be corrected immediately and the revision will mailed to registered users. APPENDIX F PICS The Inventory Control Program (ICP) is a module of a full- featured point-of-sale inventory control program called PICS. PICS (Positive Inventory Control System) was first intro- duced in the summer of 1986 and has undergone many significant revisions in response to the suggestions of our users and the continued research of Spirit7 Software. This revision (Version 5.1) is the fifth "major" revision of the product and represents several thousand hours of research, development and testing. PICS will transform your computer into a modern electronic cash register with all of the features and functions you would expect; such as sales (cash, credit, account), received on ac- count, paid-out, merchandise return and many others. Your inven- tory is automatically updated as the transactions occur and over 40 different reports are instantly available to provide an analy- sis of important aspects of your business. The PIC System tracks inventory, customers, sales, orders, backorders, purchase orders, customer history, item history, sales history, and vendors. The software package will operate on any IBM or compatible computer with the following minimum configuration: * MS or PC Dos version 3.3 or higher * 640 KB RAM * 20 MB hard disk * 80 column printer * PC compatible cash drawer (optional) The Inventory Control Program (ICP) is available separately or as part of the full system and is a good place to start the process of gaining computer control of your inventory. It is easy to learn and to use yet is capable of selling, ordering and receiving inventory. PICS is a very powerful system which you must see to appre- ciate. This is not a stripped-down version nor is it a low-end product. It compares favorably with packages selling for thou- sands of dollars! Here are a few of the features of the PIC system... * Locate or add customer info at the time and point of sale. * Maintain inventory and customer data base automatically. * Supports cash, credit card, store account, or split sale transactions. * Automatic invoicing capability. * Produces estimates. * Unlimited department categories. * Supports retail or wholesale transactions. * Edit the price of any item sold. * Discount by the item, by the invoice or by combination. * Issue a custom (personalized) invoice. * Instant price look-up. * Maintain precise daily journal of all transactions and register totals for all departments and categories. * Maintains a customer history file. * Issues statements aged from invoice date or from billing date. MORE THAN 40 REPORTS GENERATED BY PICS INCLUDING * INVENTORY SUMMARY * STOCK VALUE * JOURNAL * INVENTORY REPRICING * PRICE LISTS * ITEM HISTORY * INVENTORY ORDER * ABSTRACT * SYSTEM LOG * INVENTORY ANALYSIS * SALES HISTORY * CUSTOMER LISTS * INVENTORY BACKORDER * TAX SUMMARY * CUSTOMER BACKORDER * INVENTORY DELETION * REGISTERS * CUSTOMER DELETION * PURCHASE ORDER * STATEMENTS * CUSTOMER HISTORY The PICS package is nationally advertised at $395.00. Howev- er, registered users of the ICP can purchase this excellent program for $125.00! (Pics is NOT a shareware program.) The package includes an expanded, illustrated, bound manual, and sample report booklet. Contact Spirit7 Software, Ltd. for more information... This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a Compuserve message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536