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GETTINGSTARTED© 2001Enterprise Computer Systems, Inc.Dim11 (Rev. 11.0)

Introduction2 Dim11Ø InvoicesØ Quotes/OrdersØ StatementsØ Checks (Accounts Payable and Payroll)Ø Price stickers and bin labelsØ Mailing labelsAt

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable92 Dim11List my tax codes here.TaxCode #Class Tax Description Tax %1 Retail 6.25% State Sales Tax 6.252 Level I contract

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 93T = Total jobs + on order + account balance. Can be used on the mainaccount of a customer with jobs.J = Total j

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable94 Dim11A/R VALUES LOAD FORMCUST NO CUSTOMER NAMEA/RGROUPASSIGNEDSALES REP CLASSPRICELEVEL TERMSTAXCODECREDITLIMIT/TYPEP

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 95Entering Values for CustomersNow you are ready to enter the values from the worksheet for customers on thecomput

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable96 Dim115 Then the computer displays:DS02502 Change Select CM1.D Flds DIM11 DATA Date mm/dd/yyRev10.0.1 Port 38Store 01[

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 97CHANGE FIELDS W/RANGE CM1.DBEFORE YOU BEGIN: You must use a password with a user level high enoughto access thi

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable98 Dim1110 A/R Group (1-4)20 Assigned Sales Rep Number21 Price Level (1-99)22 Class (1-99)24 Terms (1-99)26 Tax Code (1-

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 99Entering Variable File InformationBefore “going live” and doing the A/R cutover process, check the following Var

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable100 Dim114 The computer displays the terms information screen:DSVM0201 A/R Terms Information DIM11 DATA Date mm/dd/yyRev

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 1017 After changing the entries, the computer asks:Save Changes <Y/N>?Enter Y if all entries are correct. O

IntroductionDim11 3Ø Are you using existing computer equipment (computers, terminals,printers, and so forth)?Ø Is your business one physical store o

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable102 Dim1115 Select 2 for A/R Statement Options.16 The computer displays the A/R Statement Options screen with entries fo

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 10317 After making the entries, the computer asks:Save Changes <Y/N>?Enter Y if all entries are correct. Or

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable104 Dim1124 If you entered an existing class number, the computer displays the description andasks:(C)hange (D)elete (N)

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 105When a customer is placed on credit hold, credit is denied at POS until eitherreleased by a credit manager or s

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable106 Dim1139 The computer displays the Rep Number Descriptions screen.DS04500 Maintain Rep Numbers DIM11 DATA Date mm/dd/

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 10742 The program continues by asking for the Rep Name:DS04500 Maintain Rep Numbers DIM11 DATA Date mm/dd/yyRev11.

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable108 Dim11<Esc>=Change Store Allows you to change the displayed store number.(C)hange Allows you to change the entr

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 109524. A/R Discounts:A/R Discount controls how the G/L income statement is posted when a customerdiscount is take

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable110 Dim1161 After making an entry, press Tab through the remaining fields.62 If a change was made, the computer asks:Sav

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 111Doing A/R CutoverNow you are ready to perform the A/R cutover procedure.Before continuing, make sure you have d

Introduction4 Dim11Our CommitmentOur system has been designed with a great deal of emphasis on making it bothpowerful and flexible. We feel that the

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable112 Dim117. Decide "go live" date. You will probably want to do this at the end of a month,quarter, or year.

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 1135 The computer displays the BALANCE FORWARD CUSTOMERS MENU:+---------------------------------------------------

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable114 Dim11ÁQUICK TIP:Or you can skip this field and enter the balances in Step 9 to determine what thistotal balance shou

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 11515 If you answered Y above, the computer displays:This program will copy your customer filesto the user group y

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable116 Dim11Steps 23-31: CREATE BF RECORDS IN CM3 FILE23 Select 4 for Create BF Records in CM3 File.24 The computer display

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 117DS09001 A/R Conversion DIM11 DATA Date mm/dd/yyRev8.1.3 Port 42Store 01Enter Current Calendar Year (Ex. 1987) 2

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable118 Dim1133 The computer displays:DS02390 Aging Analysis DIM11 DATA Date mm/dd/yyRev11.0.1 Port 38Store 011. Input Param

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 11936 The computer displays:Now Clearing Aging for Customer: 10000.000 And Calculating Volume DiscountNow Generati

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable120 Dim1141 The computer displays the Open Item Customers Menu:+--------------------------------------------------------

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 121Steps 47-57 : ENTER OPEN ITEM TRANSACTIONS47 Select 2 for Enter Open Item Transactions.48 The computer displays

Chapter 1. Hardware TrainingDim11 5Chapter 1. Hardware TrainingSee the following parts for an introduction to the hardware used in your system:Ø Site

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable122 Dim1152Transaction DateEnter the corresponding transaction date in the standard date format (mmddyy).You must enter

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 123Steps 62-69: PRINT AGING - WITH RECALCULATION62 Select 4 for Print Aging - With Recalculation.63 The computer d

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable124 Dim1166 The computer displays:Now Clearing Aging for Customer: 10000.000 And Calculating Volume DiscountNow Generati

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 125H. The computer displays:DS003120 Maintain T2.D Information DIM11 DATA Date mm/dd/yyRev10.0.1 Port 42Enter Stor

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable126 Dim11K. The cursor moves to Daily. Enter the total beginning A/R balance (balanceforward and open item customers).L

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 127J. Check field 2, Current Calendar Month. Make sure it is the current calendarmonth or the month in which A/R

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable128 Dim11F. Print the Daily Report again but this time change the Period to Print to includeyear-to-date figures. Check

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 129Customer InquiryUse this procedure to examine the status of any A/R customer account. You canview information

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable130 Dim113 Once you have displayed some customers in the search mode, the screen displays:DS02201 Customer Inquiry DIM11

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 131<Esc>=Exit Press Esc to end this routine and return to the previousmenu.L# <Ent>=Select Enter the l

Chapter 1. Hardware Training6 Dim11Site Planning GuideTemperature & Humidity RequirementsWith few exceptions, you will find your Dimensions system

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable132 Dim11Steps 5-6 : CUSTOMER INQUIRY5 After you select a customer above, the computer displays the inquiry screen forth

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 133(D)=Detail Shows payment and invoice detail for this customer.(M)=Misc Option displays only if there is a CM2 r

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable134 Dim11Sample CustomersClass Codes Price Levels Terms Codes1 Retail 1 Retail 1 Net 10th, 1.5% F/C2 Large Contractor 3

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 135C U S T O M E R L O A D F O R MExample 1. Large contractor with jobs (main account)1.CUST NO _4140.000___

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable136 Dim11C U S T O M E R L O A D F O R MExample 2. Large contractor job #1001.CUST NO _____4140.100_________ 2.NAME

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 137C U S T O M E R L O A D F O R MExample 3. Retail charge customer1.CUST NO _____1090.000__________ 2.NAME _

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable138 Dim11C U S T O M E R L O A D F O R MExample 4. Retail cash customer1.CUST NO ____1.000______________ 2.NAME ___

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 139C U S T O M E R L O A D F O R M1.CUST NO _____________________ 2.NAME _______________________________3.ADDR

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable140 Dim11Accounts Receivable ExercisesThe following exercises are intended to test your knowledge of the A/R customerfil

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 141Chapter 5. InventoryInventory OverviewThis overview is divided into 2 sections to give you some background informationbef

Chapter 1. Hardware TrainingDim11 7Electrical ConsiderationsBecause computer hardware is extremely sensitive to electrical and magneticfields, a few s

Chapter 5. Inventory142 Dim112 ADDING INVENTORY ITEM INFORMATIONØ PREPARATION1 Understand the key fields of the basic inventory data: item number

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 143The big payoff for following this procedure will be:1. Inventory sales reports are much more accurate.2. Inventory depart

Chapter 5. Inventory144 Dim11Inventory FilesInventory information is stored and processed using several different files. Thesefiles will be built alr

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 145 OM7.DPrice Maintenanceby BatchHolds future pricechanges by itembefore making themeffective in IM2.D.BH0.DBid/Sp

Chapter 5. Inventory146 Dim11 IM4.DFabricationProduction MasterHolds components offab type C items as abatch. The compo-nents are reduced

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 147Getting Inventory StartedThe following pages will help you begin gathering inventory item information.You will be collect

Chapter 5. Inventory148 Dim11Numbering InventoryYour new computer can do many important things for you including presenting aclear and accurate pictur

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 14910 HARDWARE 42 MISC. & MISCODED ITEMS11 HEAVY HARDWARE 51 DIMENSIONAL LUMBER12 HAND TOOLS 52 TIMBERS13 POWER TOOLS &a

Chapter 5. Inventory150 Dim113 HAND TOOLS 6 NON-COMMODITY INVENTORYYou will see the use of groups quite frequently throughout the system. Wheneveryou

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 151And group 74, WINDOWS, might have the following sections:SECTION DESCRIPTION01 WOOD WINDOWS03 VINYL WINDOWS05 M

Chapter 1. Hardware Training8 Dim11Analog voice grade line using modemsw 14.4kb, 19.2kb, or 28.8kb speedw Compatible modems are MultiTech MT1932ZDX, M

Chapter 5. Inventory152 Dim11Non-Lumber ItemsYou can set up the unique number system in any manner to accommodatenon-lumber items. Take into consider

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 153Sample Group/Section MapThe following table shows how groups and sections are set up with the standardcommodity list.Dept

Chapter 5. Inventory154 Dim11Dept #/Desc Group # Group Description Section # Section Description07 Spruce/Pine/Fir - Timbers09 So. Yellow Pine - Timbe

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 155Dept #/Desc Group # Group Description Section # Section Description1-Lumber 61 MISC. WOOD PRODUCTS1-Lumber 62 MOLDINGS 01

Chapter 5. Inventory156 Dim11Dept #/Desc Group # Group Description Section # Section Description73 DOORS 01 Interior Wood Doors03 Exterior Wood Doors0

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 157Group/Section WorksheetList your groups and sections here. If you need more room, copy this page or useanother sheet of

Chapter 5. Inventory158 Dim11Getting into InventoryNow you are ready to start entering this information on the computer. Beforebeginning, you should

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 1592 The computer displays the DIMENSIONS MAIN MENU:+-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Chapter 5. Inventory160 Dim116. Physical Count Enter physical count information. Physical count can bedone annually, quarterly, monthly, or any other

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 161Entering Department, Group, & Section Descriptions1 From the INVENTORY MENU shown above, enter 9 for Inventory Variab

Chapter 1. Hardware TrainingDim11 9CablingEach device connected to the main computer system (CPU) such as terminals andport printers, require cables.

Chapter 5. Inventory162 Dim11(C)hange Allows you to change the displayed department.(D)elete Allows you to delete the displayed department. (N)ext Dis

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 163(C)hange Allows you to change the displayed group.(D)elete Allows you to delete the displayed group.(N)ext Displays the n

Chapter 5. Inventory164 Dim1121 If you entered an existing section number, the computer asks:(C)hange (D)elete (N)ext (P)revious (E)ndYou have the fol

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 165Basic Inventory DataThis section presents the basic information required for each inventory item. Itexplains the key fie

Chapter 5. Inventory166 Dim11ITEM NUMBERField #1Each item must have an item number. It is one of 4 ways the computer stores andretrieves information

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 167MANUFACTURER'S (MFG) NUMBERField #3The manufacturer's number is another way of selecting items during POS andPu

Chapter 5. Inventory168 Dim11ITEM DESCRIPTIONField #6The item's description can be up to 31 characters long including letters, numbers,punctuatio

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 169ITEM TYPEField #13The item type describes the nature of how the item is controlled in inventory.Items can be controlled e

Chapter 5. Inventory170 Dim11The item numbers must be identical for this range of items except forthe last 2 digits, which represent the length. The

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 171Item #Cat #DescriptionCorMUnitDescConvFactTallysoldat POSTotalunitsrelieved59200100DFTimbersDoug FirTimbers-RW&RLM BF

Chapter 1. Hardware Training10 Dim118. You may staple cables to walls but do not staple through the cable shielding.The slightest damage will render t

Chapter 5. Inventory172 Dim11F NOTE: It is not necessary that the price basis be the same for all items in your inventory. In fact,you need to have t

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 1731 = Dollar Markup/MarkdownUse this method if you wish to markup or markdown from List/Base usinga dollar amount. It is s

Chapter 5. Inventory174 Dim11For example, if an item's cost is $10.00 and you want to markup from cost,enter 10.00 in List/Base. Then enter the

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 175MARKET COST BASISField #15The system can maintain the following costs for each inventory item: average, last,and market.

Chapter 5. Inventory176 Dim11Lineal Feet = Number of lineal feet in one unitLength10' piece = 10.000016' piece = 16.0000Others = Any

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 177GROSS MARGIN % CONVERSION TABLEPRICE BASIS 0 & 10Locate the gross margin percent in the right hand column you wish to

Chapter 5. Inventory178 Dim11Adding Items1 From the DIMENSIONS MAIN MENU shown in Getting Into Inventory, select 2 forInventory. Remember to press En

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 1796 The computer displays the Special Inventory Add screen:DS03011A Special Inventory Add DIM11 DATA Date mm/dd/yy11.0.1 Po

Chapter 5. Inventory180 Dim11Changing Item InformationIf you need to change item information entered up to this point, use the followingprocedure.F NO

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 181The cursor is positioned at the bottom of the screen. You can do one of thefollowing:N=Next Display the next item in num

Chapter 1. Hardware TrainingDim11 11Computer Hardware ComponentsDescriptions & IllustrationsThe following descriptions and illustrations will help

Chapter 5. Inventory182 Dim11Printing ItemsAfter entering the basic inventory data, you should print a report showing yourentries to check for accurac

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 18310 See below for a sample report.Sample Inventory List—Static Data IM1.Dmm/dd/yy INVENTORY STATIC DATA (IM1.D) DIM11 DATA

Chapter 5. Inventory184 Dim11Deleting ItemsIf you wish to delete an item and start over, use the following procedure.F IMPORTANT: This method is not t

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 1855 The computer displays the selected item. The computer asks:DS03402 Delete Item Numbers DIM11 DATA Date mm/dd/yyRev10.0

Chapter 5. Inventory186 Dim11Costs & PricesInventory CostsThe Dimensions system allows for the following costs for each item:Ø Average CostØ Las

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 187Ø Market CostThe value for market cost is determined by the market cost basis code set upin field #15 in IM1.D. See Bas

Chapter 5. Inventory188 Dim11Price/Adjustment Changes Allows List/Base, Price Adjustments 1-9, andMarket Cost to be entered one item at a time.Shows r

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 1894 Then select the fields you wish to change by entering an X next to the desiredfields. To skip a field, press Tab. Ent

Chapter 5. Inventory190 Dim11DS03914 Price/Adjustment Changes Store:01+------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 191Fact: (Lower half). Conversion factor.Rnd: (Lower half). Rounding flag from IM1.D.9 Repeat Step 8 for each selected fie

NOTICEThis manual is designed to enhance your Dimensions system capabilities. It is your responsibility to determine that thisinformation is in accor

Chapter 1. Hardware Training12 Dim11Floppy Diskette DriveThere is usually a floppy diskette drive built into the CPU that allows informationto be copi

Chapter 5. Inventory192 Dim1117 The computer displays:DS03911 Move Values DIM11 DATA Date mm/dd/yyRev8.0.1 Port 39Store 011. Input ParametersBeginning

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 193Steps 22-32: Change with RangeUse this option to enter or change values in any field or fields in IM2 for a range ofitems

Chapter 5. Inventory194 Dim1128 Enter the new value (new information) you wish to place in that field for allselected items. Or press Tab to leave un

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 195Print Price Book1 Starting at the INVENTORY MENU, select 4 for Pricing and press Enter.2 Select 2 for Pricing Reports.3 S

Chapter 5. Inventory196 Dim11Vendor Number (0=All) If you have set up multiple vendors, enter the vendornumber you wish to print for item selection.

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 197Select Optional Field Press Tab to bypass. If you need to use this option, referto the introduction to Section 2, Invent

Chapter 5. Inventory198 Dim11Inventory InquiryUse this procedure to examine the status of any inventory item. You can viewinformation such as how the

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 199<Ent> Press Enter to display the search options.Data <Ent> Enter some data, such as the item number orcatalog

Chapter 5. Inventory200 Dim11F NOTE: If you selected to search by group/section, the search procedure is a little different.The computer asks Start At

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 201Steps 6-7: INVENTORY INQUIRY6 After selecting an item above, the computer displays the inquiry screen for thatitem. For

Chapter 1. Hardware TrainingDim11 13UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)This is the battery backup for the CPU. In case of power failure, the UPS willpro

Chapter 5. Inventory202 Dim11Sample ItemsExample 1. Each itemType 0Percentage markdown from list (retail)Example 2. Specific lengths of lumber and ply

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 203I N V E N T O R Y L O A D F O R MExample 1. Each item (hammer)**** IM1.D **** **** IM2.D ****1.Item No __05311101__

Chapter 5. Inventory204 Dim11Example 1. Each item (hammer)5311101 CR11XL HAMMER 11442 C#:16 OZ HAMMER M#:Use: 0 UPC#:Short: HAMMER MFG Name: Dscabl

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 205I N V E N T O R Y L O A D F O R MExample 2. Type 1-specific lengths of lumber and plywood**** IM1.D **** **** IM2.D

Chapter 5. Inventory206 Dim11Example 2. Type 1-specific lengths of lumber and plywood51051108 2x4-08 STD & BTR HEM FIR C#:2408H M#:Use: 0 UPC#:S

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 207I N V E N T O R Y L O A D F O R MExample 3. Type 2-random length item**** IM1.D **** **** IM2.D ****1.Item No 51051

Chapter 5. Inventory208 Dim11Example 3. Type 2-random length item51051100 2x4-RL STD & BTR HEM FIR C#:24RLH M#:Use: 0 UPC#:Short: HF MFG Name: D

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 209I N V E N T O R Y L O A D F O R MExample 4. Type 3-molding**** IM1.D **** **** IM2.D ****1.Item No __21020001______

Chapter 5. Inventory210 Dim11Example 4. Type 3-molding21020001 5-1/4 BRICK MOLD C#:BRICKMOLD M#:Use: 0 UPC#:99921020001Short: BRICKMOLD MFG Name: Ds

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 211I N V E N T O R Y L O A D F O R MExample 5. Type 0-molding**** IM1.D **** **** IM2.D ****1.Item No __21010002______

Chapter 1. Hardware Training14 Dim11ConcentratorA concentrator is a complete subsystem with 16 RS-232 asynchronous serial portsfor communication with

Chapter 5. Inventory212 Dim11Example 5. Type 0-molding21010002 2-1/4" DOOR CASING C#:CASING M#:Use: 0 UPC#:99921010002Short: CASING MFG Name: D

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 213I N V E N T O R Y L O A D F O R MExample 6. Misc. molding**** IM1.D **** **** IM2.D ****1.Item No ___21999999______

Chapter 5. Inventory214 Dim11Example 6. Misc.-molding21999999 MISCELLANEOUS MOLDINGS C#:MOLDING M#:21999999Use: 0 UPC#:Short: MOLDING MFG Name: Dsca

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 215I N V E N T O R Y L O A D F O R MExample 7. Electrical wire, rope, dowels, fasteners (Purchasing Code=P)**** IM1.D

Chapter 5. Inventory216 Dim11Example 7. Electrical wire, rope, dowels, fasteners (Purchasing Code=P)65011002 3d BOX NAILS C#:3D M#:Use: 0 UPC#:Short:

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 217I N V E N T O R Y L O A D F O R MExample 8. Misc. item 98 (cost calculated)**** IM1.D **** **** IM2.D ****1.Item No

Chapter 5. Inventory218 Dim11Example 8. Misc.-item 98 (cost calculated)55999998 MISCELLANEOUS REDWOOD-PERCENT C#:M55P M#:Use: 0 UPC#:Short: MISC MFG

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 219I N V E N T O R Y L O A D F O R MExample 9. Misc. item 99 (cost entered)**** IM1.D **** **** IM2.D ****1.Item No __

Chapter 5. Inventory220 Dim11Example 9. Misc.-item 99 (cost entered)55999998 MISCELLANEOUS REDWOOD-PERCENT C#:M55P M#:Use: 0 UPC#:Short: MISC MFG Na

Chapter 5. InventoryDim11 221I N V E N T O R Y L O A D F O R M**** IM1.D **** **** IM2.D ****1.Item No _________________________ 32.Non Perpet ___

Chapter 1. Hardware TrainingDim11 15PrinterThis peripheral device allows information such as reports, Point of Saletransactions, and checks to be prin

Chapter 5. Inventory222 Dim11Inventory ExercisesThe following exercises are intended to test your knowledge of the inventory filesand how certain feat

Chapter 1. Hardware Training16 Dim11Cash DrawerIn a retail setting, a cash drawer is included with each terminal that will acceptcash customer payment

Chapter 1. Hardware TrainingDim11 17Floppy Disk DriveCleaning the diskette drive periodically is highly recommended. The “readheads” can become dirty

Chapter 1. Hardware Training18 Dim11Manual CleaningUse the following instructions to manually clean the tape drive. These aremanufacturers’ recommend

Chapter 1. Hardware TrainingDim11 19Tape CartridgesAlso, it is important to use the proper tape cartridges for your drive. If you areunsure as to whi

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Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 21Chapter 2. System TrainingSee the following parts for an introduction to the some of the utilities used in yoursyste

GETTING STARTED USER MANUALDIM11 (Rev. 11.0)TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction to Getting Started... 1About T

Chapter 2. System Training22 Dim11Booting Up the System – SuperDOSThe term “booting up the system” simply means turning on the CPU. It is takenfrom t

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 234 If you entered reboot, the computer displays:REBOOT Cold System RebootRev 6.1.0Warning!!This program cold-boots th

Chapter 2. System Training24 Dim11Booting Up the System – UnixThe term “booting up the system” simply means turning on the CPU. It is takenfrom the p

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 25Passwords - SuperDOSPassword ScreenThe purpose of passwords is two-fold: first they control security of data and sec

Chapter 2. System Training26 Dim11“Live” Data vs. “Play” DataCertain passwords give you access to your live data and others give you access tothe play

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 27MenusGenerally, passwords are assigned to menus, which allow you to perform certaintasks. So when you enter a passw

Chapter 2. System Training28 Dim11A Final Note on MenusDimensions reserves the right to change menus at any time. Therefore when youreceive updates t

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 29Passwords – UnixLogin ScreenThe purpose of logins and passwords is two-fold: first they control security of dataand

Chapter 2. System Training30 Dim11 “Live” Data vs. “Play” DataCertain logins give you access to your live data and others give you access to theplay d

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 31MenusGenerally, logins are assigned to menus, which allow you to perform certain tasks.So when you enter a login fro

Table of ContentsSystem Prompt (>) - SuperDOS ...35BYE...

Chapter 2. System Training32 Dim11A Final Note on MenusDimensions reserves the right to change menus at any time. Therefore when youreceive updates t

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 33KeyboardSince the keyboard is used to enter data into the computer, you should becomefamiliar with its function and

Chapter 2. System Training34 Dim11E This is the letter “E” found between the “W” and “R” on thekeyboard. It stands for “end this function”. It must

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 35System Prompt (>) - SuperDOSThe system prompt for the SuperDOS operating system is >. Sometimes it isreferre

Chapter 2. System Training36 Dim11System Prompts - UnixThere are several system prompts used in a Unix system. Sometimes they arereferred to as simpl

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 37User Groups - SuperDOSThe computer stores information of all kinds on the hard disk--data files, practicefiles, mont

Chapter 2. System Training38 Dim11File StructureData files contain a variety of information depending on the file: customers,vendors, invoices, paymen

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 39FieldA field is one item of information for a record. For example, the records in theCustomer Master File include c

Chapter 2. System Training40 Dim11File Maintenance GuidelinesCertain file maintenance programs in the Dimensions system use the followingedit options

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 41N (NEXT)View the NEXT record. You must VIEW a record first before you can go tothe next recordP (PREVIOUS)View the

Table of ContentsChanging Customer Information ...79Printing Customers

Chapter 2. System Training42 Dim11Printing ReportsThroughout the system you can print numerous reports to help you compile theinformation you need. A

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 43Store Number (for multi-stores)Enter the specific store number to include on the report and press Enter.Or enter 0 (

Chapter 2. System Training44 Dim11The computer displays up to 5 printers at a time. Thecursor is positioned at Jump To. You have the followingoption

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 45BatchesThe batch process is used in most data entry tasks (A/R cash receipts, A/P invoiceentry, payroll processing,

Chapter 2. System Training46 Dim115 Make the entries in the batch according to normal procedures for the specifiedtask (refer to the corresponding use

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 47On-Line Help SystemAn on-line help system has been added to some of the maintenance programs forinventory items, cus

Chapter 2. System Training48 Dim11Using On-Line Help Programs1 In any of the programs listed above, position the cursor on any data field and pressF1

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 49To end this Help Options Menu, press Esc to return to the selected field. Or enter thenumber of the desired option

Chapter 2. System Training50 Dim11Guidelines for BackupWhat Is a Backup?A backup is a copy of your data, programs, menus, and operating system stored

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 51How Do I Care for the Tapes?Keep tapes clean and dry and in a comfortable temperature range (40-80 degreesFahrenheit

Table of ContentsChapter 7. General Ledger... 273General Ledger Overview ...

Chapter 2. System Training52 Dim11Conventions Used in the User ManualsManual OrganizationØ The standard set of Dim3D (Rev. 10.0) user manuals include

Chapter 2. System TrainingDim11 53Ø Bold characters within text indicate what you enter. For example:Select 3 and press Enter.This means press the n

Chapter 3. “Go Live” Tracks54 Dim11Chapter 3. “Go Live” TracksTo “go live” means to use the computer for regular data processing using your realdata.

Chapter 3. “Go Live” TracksDim11 551. A/R Invoice PostingA/R invoice posting allows you to enter invoices and returns for customer accountsafter-the-

Chapter 3. “Go Live” Tracks56 Dim11The day before going live, do the following:G 5. Do the A/R cutover process from a current aging. This process all

Chapter 3. “Go Live” TracksDim11 572. Point of Sale (computer-generated invoices)Point of Sale allows you to enter invoices, returns, quotes, and ord

Chapter 3. “Go Live” Tracks58 Dim11llll 8. Save Delivered Byllll 9. Save Checked Byllll 10. Save Loaded ByShould be Y if you wish to track them from P

Chapter 3. “Go Live” TracksDim11 593. Inventory Control with Physical Count & Purchasing/ReceivingPoint of Sale with a counted inventory is the f

Chapter 3. “Go Live” Tracks60 Dim114. Accounts PayableThe Accounts Payable system allows you to enter vendor invoices by batch, payinvoices by printi

Chapter 3. “Go Live” TracksDim11 615. General LedgerGeneral Ledger is the final step to completing your accounting cycle and producingfinancial state

Table of ContentsFunction Key Setup...371Terminal T

Chapter 3. “Go Live” Tracks62 Dim11G 4. Check any GPOST edit lists for incorrect account numbers (accountnumber 0 is the most common). Determine whic

Chapter 3. “Go Live” TracksDim11 63F. Purchasing & Receiving, G/L Integration, Group Information. Identifyand enter the G/L account numbers for e

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable64 Dim11Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableA/R OverviewThis overview is divided into 2 sections to give you some background i

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 65Ø DATA LOAD1 Enter all customers - number, name, address, phone number, contactperson using Add New Customer.2

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable66 Dim11The big payoff for following this procedure will be:100% accurate customer balances on a daily basis andtimely c

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 67CM15.DCash Receipts byBatch FileOptional method ofentering cash receiptsCleared at month endREGULAR PROCESSINGCR

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable68 Dim11Getting A/R StartedThe following pages will help you begin gathering customer information forAccounts Receivable

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 69Customer Inquiry Shows you how to perform an inquiry on an A/Rcustomer, displaying it on the screen. Also expla

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable70 Dim11A/R LOAD FORMCUST NO_________________________ NAME______________________________________________________ADDR 1 (

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 71FIELD WHAT HOW LONG FOR EXAMPLE MORE...CUST NO Customer Number 6 digits plus 3following a decimal123456.0011. C

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Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable72 Dim11STEP 1 WHAT IS MY SOURCE OF CUSTOMER INFORMATION?Get an alphabetized list of your charge customer accounts. Th

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 73STEP 3 HOW MANY CUSTOMERS DO I HAVE?Ø Determine the total number of charge customers you have. Write the total

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable74 Dim11Getting into A/RNow you are ready to start entering this information on the computer. Beforebeginning, you shou

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 752 The computer displays the DIMENSIONS MAIN MENU:+--------------------------------------------------------------

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable76 Dim11Adding Customers1 From the Accounts Receivable Menu shown above, enter 2 for File Maintenance.Remember to press

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 77F NOTE: If you make a mistake during your entry on this screen, you can press Esc to back upone field. Re-type

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable78 Dim118 The computer displays the next screen:DS02011C Add New Customer DIM11 DATA Date mm/dd/yyRev10.0.18 Port 41Stor

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 79Changing Customer InformationIf you need to change customer information entered up to this point, use thefollowi

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable80 Dim11CAUTION: Do not press Enter to move to the next field. This will erase the existing value in thecurrent field.1

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 81Printing CustomersAfter entering the basic customer data, you should print a report showing yourentries to check

IntroductionDim11 1Introduction to Getting StartedAbout This ManualWelcome! Thank you for selecting Dimensions as your computer system. Wethink you

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable82 Dim113 If you selected 1, the computer displays the Customer List--Name & Address reportscreen:DS02301 Customer L

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 836 Then you can determine if you want to print the report in single, double, or triplespacing:Report Spacing (1,

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable84 Dim11Deleting CustomersIf you wish to delete the customer and start over, use the following procedure.F IMPORTANT: Th

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 85Values WorksheetThe Customer Master File (CM1.D) holds many fields associated with customeractivity, which will

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable86 Dim11List my assigned sales reps here.Sales Rep # Name (up to 28 characters)01 F. Brown or FB or FRED BRO

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 87Common classes are: Other kinds of classes are:Retail PaintersLevel I Contractors (small) DrywallersLevel II Con

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable88 Dim11List my price levels here.Price Level Class Pricing1 Retail Retail list price2 Level I contractors List price le

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 89DSVM0201 A/R Terms Information DIM11 DATA Date mm/dd/yyRev10.0.1 Port 36Store 011. Store Number 1 PROMPT PAYMENT

Chapter 4. Accounts Receivable90 Dim11Finance Charge Code How many days past due will finance charges becalculated? This is the number of days past t

Chapter 4. Accounts ReceivableDim11 91Discount % What is the percentage of discount allowed for promptpayment? The computer uses this percentage to c