HELP IS ON THE WAY: USER CONFERENCE.2007
All year long you've
been accumulating vexing software, hardware and accounting questions.
Now it's payback time. The 2007 FBS User Conference, August 22nd and 23rd
, will be your best opportunity to get timely advice and profitable ideas
from experts and fellow software users. The new format this year includes
more breakout sessions allowing an in-depth coverage of topics geared
to your level of experience and interests.
Highlights include:
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A first look at FBS version 7.9 |
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"Git-R-Done:" Practices to make your software experience more effective |
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Where ag computing is headed and why we need to go there together |
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Understanding report levels and how they should be used |
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Hands-on training (and free copies) of comprehensive budgeting software |
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Advanced Excel reporting utilizing FBS data |
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Analyzing data visually with Tableau |
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Managerial accounting case studies |
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Smart Feeder data mining |
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"Dirt-simple" crop records |
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Interfacing with precision farming systems |
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Cutting-edge computer topics |
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Specialized FBS applications |
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Automated reporting and dashboard |
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Software as a service to enhance and enable client success |
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Overview of the new Red Wing CenterPoint Payroll |
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Smart Breeder: PigCHAMP beater? |
This year's User Conference returns to the picturesque Stoney Creek
Inn on the Moline Illinois, Mississippi riverfront and includes a
prime rib dinner cruise on the Celebration Belle paddle wheeler. Make
your hotel reservation now by calling 309.734.0101 and requesting the
FBS block. We've extended the 50% early-bird discount on
your seminar registration to Tuesday, August 10th so
act now. Call 800.437.7638 or click
here to register.
To look at the full User Conference Agenda,
click here.
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THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOUR SOFTWARE COULD DO: COPY SETUP FILES
Here's
a fast, nearly foolproof way to copy setup files (ledger accounts, centers,
vendors, etc.) from one FBS company file to another.
Background
When starting a new company file in FBS users often wish to "clone" setup
definitions from another company. They have traditionally accomplished
this by copying and renaming files outside the program using DOS or Window
Explorer. However, this has always been a painstaking and sometimes risky
process that generally requires a support call or two.
How it Works
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In the destination
company go to Utilities | Set Preferences and enter
these values in the first blank line:
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Exit and
reload the destination company. Select Setup
| Copy Setup Files. A screen like the one below
will appear:
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During this
process it's essential to remember what company you're logged
into. You can verify by checking the file name in the
upper left corner of the screen (in this example "MTY"). This
company will be referred to as the destination company-the
company in which you want to replace selected setup files from
another company (the source company). Available
source companies appear in the panel on the right side of the
screen.
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If the source
company is in a different location on your computer, click on
the Change Source button to locate.
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Select the
source company by clicking on the name. (It will then
be highlighted and the dates in the Destination column
will change.
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To copy all setup files from the source to the
destination company, click the Set All to Yes
button.
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To select
individual files, enter Y in the appropriate line. (In
this example we've selected Vendors, Input Macros and Report Macros.)
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To complete
the copy processes, click the Copy button. You
will be warned that you are about to replace 1 or more setup files.
If you are sure you want to do this, click on the Yes button.
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As a guide
the Source and Destination columns display the dates
and times each file was updated. (Normally you don't want to replace
a newer file with an older one.)
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Summary
Advantages
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Doesn't require knowledge of DOS or Windows Explorer |
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Easiest way to "clone" new companies from existing companies |
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Displays date and time information for source and destination files |
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Free |
Disadvantages
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Requires extreme care to avoid overwriting "good" files |
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No way to recover overwritten files |
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SOFTWARE
Q&A – WITH Q'S FROM YOU, OUR CLIENTS!
Send
us your questions/problems–be they short, long, simple or downright
frustratin'!–about SeRVware
and we'll handle them right "on the air" for the benefit of all.
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What is the Red Wing Payroll mid-year upgrade all about? |
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If
you use FBS Software and Red Wing Payroll you will soon be
receiving the mid-year upgrade to Payroll directly from Red
Wing Software. Payroll version 12.0 ensures compatibility
with Microsoft® Windows Vista™, expands tax form processing,
and enhances direct deposit functionality. Additional state
and federal tax forms have been added to the system including
W-4, W-5, 944/944-V, 945/945-V, I-9 and Federal Tax Deposit
Coupon forms. These forms are now easily produced within the
system. In the direct deposit function, output capabilities
are now expanded, and an option has been added to store and
output non-ABA numbers. Version 12.0 also has a new interface
to FBS TransAction Plus.
What this means for FBS Users:
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Be sure to install Payroll 12.0 to your current Payroll
(11.0) folder. For most FBS users this is FBSWIN
on the local C drive or on the server. (Check the properties
of your FBS icon for the start in directory.) Complete
installation directions are included with the CD.
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When you enter Payroll for the first time after the
installation you will be in the SAM (Sample) company,
Mid County Supply. Change Company to your company. |
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Go to Payroll | Setup | Customization.
On the Interface tab in the General Ledger Interface
click on the Modify button. Choose FBS
from the list. Then click on OK. |
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On the PR Setup | Customization | Posting
tab select Post to General Ledger Detail by Project.
Also change the G/L Transaction Description
to employee Name. Then click on OK. |
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Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each company setup in payroll. |
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Open FBS and go to Setup |Accounting |
Ledger Accounts. Save the ledger accounts. |
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In Payroll reselect your company under Change Company. |
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Check Setup | Customization | Accounts.
Your ledger accounts from TransAction Plus should be
listed when you click on the arrow at the right end
of each setup window. Also when you post to the general
ledger the "Save in" location should be Data (under
FBSWIN) and the posting file will be ta-pay72. |
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