Define
up to 99 different SM printer specifications as networked or local printer
connections. Preview reports before
you print with API printing (Available only for MS
Windows ®). Utilize standard escape
codes for font, spacing, margins, and cpi settings.
§Security
structure
Security is defined once for a group of
like operators, for individual operators, or a combination. Enabled for any of the combination of view,
edit, add, or delete for an application, a menu column, or a menu
selection.
§Define conversion
formats for third party data
Fixed
length text (ascii) files can be converted into the Down To Earth data files or
visa versa with a simple definition reference.
§File
manipulation
Initialize new, unload existing, or load
data into DTE as well as clearing the contents of a file when needed.
§General Code
links
Any
code can be defined‘on the fly’from within an entry window
(click on the green field name), returning to the original window when
complete. As an example, if you
can’t find the right Terms code for an
invoice, link to Codes, set one up, then pop back to the invoice, and bring
the new code with you.
§Export
data
Export
data from any DTE data file using the predefined SM Repository
definition. Output to the filename
of your choice in either a spreadsheet, word processing, or user defined
format.
§Logging and
extraction
The log
feature defines edits to various master files based on the file
definition. Extraction of the log
data offers a way to track what was changed, when, and by whom. For example, tracing Name/Address changes
identifies when the address was changed and who did the changing for
reference
Universal
Utilities
§Quick
links
Inquiries and Transaction entry include
several buttons linking to other processes or more detailed information, then
back again. Non-windows
environments offer the same abilities with Control-Key sequences instead of
buttons.
§Key / Mouse
equivalents for MS Windows®
Operators choose what they are most
comfortable with – keyboard or mouse. Both offer the same functionality within the
software. It’s a matter of personal
preference.
§ODBC
Connectivity
Data
files defined allow ODBC Connectivity for access from within qualified third
party software such as Crystal Reports®, Microsoft
Excel®and
Access®, and your favorite GIS/CAD
software.
§Report
Writer
The
Synergy Report Writer is available for flexible and easy internal report
creation. The point and select
features makes simple reports simple to write.
§Custom
programs/reports
Custom
program routines or reports are listed from the menu but isolated for access
even after upgrading your version.
This enables customization now plus future updates when needed, without
re-programming again.