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I M P O R T A N T
This version of The ORDER PRO (2.0) will remain in the Shareware
market, however, we have released the new version (3.1)
September 01,1992. Version 3.1 will be sold commercially only.
Look for it in your favorite software store. If you have any
trouble finding the new Order Pro, call or write:
Automated Systems
PO Box 503
West Paterson NJ 07424
(201) 812-1428
A B O U T T H E N E W V E R S I O N :
First we want to thank our many "OP2" registered users for their
patience and consideration in waiting for this upgrade. With
the help from many of you, we were able to better understand
your needs, and our programmer tried to incorporate most of your
suggestions into this new version.
Frank M. Semeraro, The Order Pro's author, decided it was time
to totally rewrite this already great order-entry-system from
scratch, using FOXPRO this time instead of CLIPPER programming
language. In the process, he was able to increase the program's
speed, and improve the style of the menus so that you will not
have to go to one menu to get to another.
Many new and great features have been added to this system as
you will see. The only thing that was taken away from this
version was the Back-orders, instead of Back-orders, the program
allows you to assign a re-order point to each item number. When
any item number reaches it's point of re-order, the system will
let you know that it is time to re-order this item. You may also
print a report of all Low Stock items.
The new version (3.1) will import Customers and Inventory from
the older version's (2.0) files, into the new version.
The Order Pro 3.1 has a "smart" installation system which
automatically will tell you during installation if your system has
enough hard drive space and if you need any changes to your
config.sys, it will offer to change it for you.
Now you can view reports on screen as well as printed, this will
help save time and paper.
A new "Prospect" database has been added to keep track of sales
pending or future customers.
Add new customers "On-The-Fly"! Now you can go straight to order
entry even if the customer does not exist in the system. When you
enter a non-existing account number in Order Entry, the system will
ask if you would like to add this customer instead of sending you
back to Account Maintenance, which is great for "Point of sale", or
just extra speed.
The system will ask if the new customer is a dealer or not, so it
will know how much to charge the customer during order entry. Each
item can have it's own pre-set dealer's price.
When printing mailing labels you can select from All; Dealers;
Customers; Current; Previous; Next, etc.
Now you can print more than one invoice at a time! Just enter the
starting & ending invoice numbers, and the shipping date.
If you are entering an order, and the item number that the customer
selected has been discontinued or is out of stock, instead of losing
the sale, select Alternate Listing and the system will display
everything else in that category.
As a part of setting up, you are expected to enter the sales tax
amount for each state. With the new Mail-Order Sales Tax Law
pending, this feature could be mandatory.
Credit card reports have also been added for your convenience.
Quantity pricing has been added for those of you who give their
customers a price break if they are buying in quantity.
Now you can have taxable and nontaxable items together on the same
invoice.
The new Order Pro allows you to choose between plain paper invoices
or preprinted invoices by New England Business Supplies (see your
new manual for the invoice form order number).
OTHER NEW FEATURES OF VERSION 3.1 INCLUDE:
* Can be used with or without a MicroSoft-compatible mouse.
* Pop-up calculator.
* Reports may be sent to Screen or Printer (saves paper and time).
* Keeps track of call-backs in the "Sales Prospects" database.
* Edit pricing on invoices.
* Two price levels of inventory.
* Re-order point reminds you when inventory is low.
* Inventory items may be divided into an unlimited number of
categories.
* During Order-Entry you may display a listing of Alternate Items
from any category.
* Raise all prices (any percentage) with a key-stroke, or raise
all prices in a selected category.
* Quantity pricing. Each item can have it's own set amount.
* Items may be entered as taxable or non-taxable.
* Choice of pre-printed customized invoices by New England
Business Supplies or plain paper as in version 2.0.
* Billing- Print statements and late notices.
* 50-State sales tax database.
* Postal code (zip) has been made alpha-numeric to accomodate
canadians and others.
With a program of this complexity, we expect you to have
questions. After all, this is a generic program that is
currently being used be hundreds of types of businesses.
The question is, "Is it suitable for my particular business?".
Initially it was written strictly for the mail-order business,
but with it's upgrades, it seems to have evolved into a
"powerhouse" accomodating many types of businesses.
The current retail price of The ORDER PRO 3.1 is $149.95.
Dealer inquiries are welcomed.
If you have specific questions regarding version 3.1's
capabilities, please feel free to call or write. If you are
calling, please have all of your questions ready before you call,
this way we will be able to help you much more efficiently.