Release 9.1
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There have been a number of improvements made to the general user interface across the forms and functions in OA. The first thing to note is that we have adjusted the minimum screen resolution required to run OA to 1280 x 1024 resolution. Given the advances in screen technology and the importance of getting more […]
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Release 9.1 Reporting
This version sees the release of our new Process Scheduler. With it, we can schedule End of Day, End of Week or End of Month procedures to run as required. The setup is simple to do, just need to nominate the user who will be running the process and then pick your options. We can […]
To all our displays functions we have added a new ‘View in Cube’ link next to the existing ‘View in Excel’ option. With this link any row/column data shown can be sent to the standard OA Cube function for further analysis. Essentially the more columns and rows of data there is, the more useful this […]
There are also new features that have been added to the Report Query editor as follows: User Reports added to the system using the Reporting Tools can now be added onto “selected” Online Advantage menus from the Query create/edit form. This allows them to be “published” into the standard menu structure so that users can […]
Once again we have a new and improved version of the Report Designer in this release. Apart from some cosmetic improvements to the look and feel of the Designer there are significant enhancements to its functionality. Here’s a look at the new style: Below is a summary of some of the more important new features […]
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As with most releases of OA, we have once again given attention to improvements in the general reporting tools available to users. In the 9.1 release includes a number of significant enhancements to the reporting tools to give users more facilities across all the standard reports in Online Advantage. These improvements are summarised below: Reporting […]
Release 9.2
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The 9.2 release includes the following significant enhancements to the Reporting tools designed to give users more facilities across all the standard reports in Online Advantage. These improvements are summarised below: Report Scheduler Report Filters – Grouping Stationery Print Format Options Spooler Archive Conversion
The 9.2 Release of Online Advantage is a minor release compared to the previous two versions. This was intentional. We specifically wanted to put out a release made up of a smaller enhancement list over a shorter development cycle because we wanted to track the individual tasks and activities in more detail than normal. Never […]
Releases
The 9.5 Release is the latest version of Online Advantage. The 9.5 and 9.4 versions are in use throughout the majority of the Online Advantage user base. For details on the enhancements and improvements made to any version please use the links below to each ‘Release Summary’. These summaries are written at the completion of […]
E-Commerce
E-Commerce is about increasing productivity, reducing inefficiencies, cutting costs and improving relationships with your customers, suppliers and employees. Our Suite contains the following modules: Business to Business (B2B) Business to Consumer (B2C) You can use this table to access the main page for each module in the Suite which will provide a summary of the […]
Operations
Our Manufacturing & Operations Suite is made up of the modules you need to successfully cost and control your factory operations whilst planning your requirements for labour, raw materials and plant. This Suite contains the following modules: Manufacturing MRP Job Costing Time Cards You can use this table to access the main page for each […]
Financials
This suite is the financial heart of Online, providing insights into the financial health of the business with all the data that flows from the Distribution and Operations Suites. This Suite contains the following modules: General Ledger Asset Ledger Cash Management Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Royalties You can use this table to access the main […]
Purchasing
The Purchasing module is designed to provide you with versatile and efficient order control whilst helping you minimise your investment in inventory because we understand that having idle excess stock sitting in a warehouse never made anyone any money. In summary, it provides the following functions: Order Tracking & Control Shipment Costing Importing Indent Orders […]
Order Management
The Order Management covers the systems required to manage Sales and Transfer Orders across one or multiple branch offices, each with one or more warehouses, each taking orders in one or more currencies across the operation. In summary, it provides the following functions: Quotes & Orders Credit Control Order Confirmations Transfer Orders Order Forms Forward […]
Distribution
This suite is at the centre of all Online activities, enabling you to take control of your Inventory based business. These modules will help you effectively manage the flow of goods into and out of multiple operating locations, within one or more branch operations, allowing you to satisfy customer demands. The Suite contains the following […]
Library
‘Sample’ sales are a particular category of sales that can occur in the system when a sales line item is entered/sold through the Order Processing system at no charge i.e. zero unit price. It is a great way for an organisation to track the cost of providing sample stock to customers. The system will use […]
The Order Processing system allows users to nominate that a particular sales line item is a “Special” sale during Order entry, editing and despatch. An example of this is highlighted in the screen shot included. The term ‘special’ is entirely up to each organisation to define, interpret and administer. The rules for when a transaction […]
Products are at the heart of everything that happens in OA, but what are products? We use the term to generically cover an extensive range of uses within the system so that all the features and benefits of products are available to all the different types of products you can use. What are the different […]
Here we need to talk about codes and why/how they are used. When we talk in general about “codes” we are referring to such things as: Chart of Account codes Customer codes Supplier codes Product Codes Trading Terms codes Hold Payment codes Branch Codes These are but a few examples. OA, like most systems, is […]
Release 8.1
Below is a set of detailed lists of all the functions that have been redeveloped in the new Browser Based graphical format or re-worked into the new Wizard User Interface including reports that have been re-implemented using our new Reporting tools. Description Module Account Payable Invoice Accounts Payable AP Cancel Cheques form Accounts Payable Bank […]
This release includes a number of minor changes to the application designed to improve the speed, reliability or ease of use of the system. A summary of these changes is included below: Added the facility to allocate cash into Credit Notes form Added in additional filters to Invoice & Credit Note Reprint Added a Disabled […]
Release 8.1 Reporting
The first new reporting feature to mention is the inclusion of a Branch Logo facility across all the appropriate “stationery” formats. This means that if it exists, OA will put a branch image logo on the document when generating the print rather than using the standard “company” logo. The support documents are: Purchase Order Quotes […]
Business To Business E-Commerce Release 8.1
Two new E-Commerce functions have been added to the B2B portal in this release. Firstly, the ability to view a summary of all invoices on the system, including a reprint facility so a customer can see the detail of a selected invoice. Secondly the ability to view a summary of past statements and then select […]
Release 8.1 System Manager
All wizard based data entry forms used for setup and maintenance throughout OA can now be set to Read-Only mode for a given user via the User Security system. Read-Only mode is a new “look but don’t touch” option for the browser edition so that a given user can enter and display the details on […]