Directions 2010 Conference for NAV Resellers
By · CommentsCost Control Software is pleased to announce that 5 Staff members will be attending the Directions 2010 Conference for NAV Resellers: Rick, Ben, Sam, Mary, and Joseph.
We will be attending the Pre-Day Learning Opportunities and we will be available for questions and answers at the Welcome Reception, ISV Expo, and our ISV Demo Session during the Conference too.
Where to find Cost Control Software at Directions 2010 Conference:
“Introduction to PlanetTogether Scheduling”
DATE: Saturday October 2, 2010
TIME: 09:00am – 3:00 PM
FEE: FREE and open to NAV Resellers
LOCATION: PlanetTogether’s Office.
REGISTRATION: e-mail Rick Baxter here
“Introduction to Pivotier Report Writing”
DATE: Saturday October 2, 2010
TIME: 09:00am – 5:00 PM
FEE: $100 per attendee
LOCATION: See Hotel Directory
REGISTRATION: e-mail Rick Baxter here
“Meet the Cost Control Staff”
DATE: Sunday October 3, 2010
TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
LOCATION: Welcome Reception – Table Top
REGISTRATION: None Required!
“1 on 1 Demo of Job Manager”
DATE: Monday October 4, 2010
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
LOCATION: EXPO HALL – Table Top
REGISTRATION: None Required!
“ISV Demo Session – Remote Time Entry, Visual Scheduling, and Job Manager”
DATE: Tuesday October 5, 2010
TIME: 9:15 am
LOCATION: See Conference Guide
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Job Manager RTC Training released
By · CommentsWe are pleased to announce the completion of our Job Manager 2009 RTC Training Class. ($795)
We have re-recorded all the segments from the Classic and added many new topics to assist new end-users launch their Job Manager installation correctly.
This class is also ideal for our Classic customers who are upgrading from a previous version of NAV to the newer Role Tailored Client. (RTC) You will find this new user interface is much quicker to navigate, and gives much greater access to the underlying data.
When you order “Job Manager Training” you now receive both the Classic Version and the RTC Version for the one low price.
Warning: The Job Manager class is very detailed and we estimate that a new user will take between 2 and 3 days to complete the learning segments.
Even if you are not going to use the Estimating part of Job Manager we still encourage you to watch this section. Some time in the future you might work into utilizing the Estimating capabilities of Job Manager.
You can order on-line, by phone, or use the ‘contact us’ option to request more information.
FORMS to PAGES
By · CommentsIf you are using Dynamics NAV “Classic” Version, you need to start to learn about the Transformation Process to move to the next wave of NAV Versions. Microsoft is moving to all RTC (Role Tailored Client) in the next 2 years. You need to understand how to do this. Or at least, understand what your NAV Consultant will be doing to assist you in the transformation.
I have just completed an in-depth Webinar on the procedure to transform your Classic FORMS to PAGES in Role Tailored Client. I will share this information freely, but I hope you will consider doing business with Cost Control Software.
The replay is now posted to our Webinar/Replay section of this web site. Scroll down to the Development section to enjoy this 70 min Webinar.
Bill of Lading
By · CommentsWe are pleased to announce that a simple to use “Bill of Lading” has been added to our Foundation Pack features. This BOL works directly from the “Posted Shipment Document”. You just add the Line items description, Weight per Package, Number of Packages. The Carrier description is built into the report.
The price of Foundation Pack has not changed with the addition of this new feature.
If you would like a PDF Sample of the finished document just replay here or send Rick and e-mail request.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 Announcement
By · CommentsToday, Microsoft is announcing the upcoming release of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 scheduled for Q4 of CY2010.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 is a major and significant release for Microsoft Dynamics NAV and will deliver on our software-plus-services vision and include integration to Microsoft Dynamics CRM and online payment service – both originally planned for Microsoft Dynamics NAV “7”. Because of the immense investment in new architecture for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009, we are able to provide even more benefits for you and your customers by bringing a new feature set to market quicker than scheduled.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 in Brief
The features in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 include:
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Integration. Integration to Microsoft Dynamics CRM on-premise as well as Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. The integration will support Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and upcoming Microsoft Dynamics CRM 5.0.
- Online Payment Service for Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This enables customers to process payment transactions from the Microsoft Dynamics NAV interface across multiple channels, including e-commerce, point of sale and call center transactions. The Payment Service works with leading payment processing services and all major credit cards. Payment services are subject to local availability.
- RoleTailored Client Access for Remote and Roaming Users. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 supports direct access from the Microsoft Dynamics NAV RoleTailored client over the Internet. This allows for remote or roaming users to take advantage of the richness of the RoleTailored interface and the many integration features connected to local resources, such as the operating system and Microsoft Office. This reduces the complexity and overhead compared with using other applications such as Citrix Systems and Terminal Services, enhancing the quality of experience, especially for hosting partners offering cloud-based Microsoft Dynamics NAV deployments.
- Microsoft Application Virtualization support. The Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 RoleTailored interface can be deployed using Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) technology. This provides a better experience for the end user as all integration with local applications is done on the desktop. It also cuts IT costs by centrally managing Microsoft Dynamics NAV client installations with automatic deployment to the desktop after an update.
- Windows 7 User Experience Improvements. Through Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2, jump lists can be used to open recently accessed customers and vendors for increased business productivity and efficiency, and the icon overlay functionality provides information on system events and status streamlined with the Windows 7 user experience.
- Treemap visualization. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 showcases the possibilities around business data visualizations abilities in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 SP1 or later versions through rich ad hoc data visualization. It provides treemap analysis that enables the comparison of any two values, for example sales and profits, as well as manufacturing visualization, which increases business productivity and business insight.
Billing options for Job Manager
By · CommentsCheck this out. We have identified 8 different types of Invoices that Customers ask for. Knowing which one is right for you is difficult to identify.
Cost Control to the rescue. We have listed all EIGHT on the “Job Billing” Web Page. We (Ben) have also recorded a short video that shows how each of them works. It is up to the end-user to now select which method works the best for them.
I hope this page helps you identify the correct procedure for you. As always, when in doubt, give Cost Control Software a call.
View the 8 Billing Options here.
“Pivotier” added as new NAV Reporting option
By · CommentsCost Control is please to announce that we have added “Pivotier” as an additional reporting tool for Dynamics NAV.
Click here to enjoy our 20+ min Overview Presentation
How it Works?
- Pivotier queries are defined by IT or power users to handle the joining of tables and fields. Queries handle the interpretation of NAV flowfields and other data nuances automatically by generating Transact SQL statements at run-time. Queries also provide a level of data security and optimization of data reads to your SQL Server database.
Read More→
Reporting Options in NAV
By · CommentsWho writes reports at your office? Reporting is not something your NAV Consultant is required to you. You can do it! Reporting tools are available to every NAV End-Users, but that doesn’t mean the end-user has to learn how to use the tool.
What is available to end-users?
a. Built in Report Designer – Classic
b. Built in Report Designer – RTC
c. Pivotier – Tool to generate RDL Reports
d. Jet Reports – Tool to generate Excel Reports
e. Business Intelligence (Optional Tool Built in NAV)
f. Business Intelligence (Advanced 3rd Party offerings)
The key to successful roll out of any Reporting Tools falls squarely on the shoulders of the end-user. If you are a NAV End-User, then step up and learn the tools. Actually, learn the tool, singular. Management should select the desired level of reporting needed, and then the staff needs to learn to fully utilize that tool.
Most Reporting Vendors offer class. Take the class! For some of the advanced reporting tools it might be as much as 5 days of class, but the results will be dramatic. You should no longer have to rely on a NAV consultant to create your reports, you know your company the best and the data that is desired on the reports. Just to be sure you know Cost Control Software provides Report Writer Training on CD, so you don’t even have to travel and you can re-watch as often as you like.
See the Report Writer Training Information here.
Inventory Accuracy with Automatic Cycle Counting
By · CommentsA very common complaint from end-users is that they can’t trust the computer to deliver accurate Qty on Hand information. They don’t trust the computer. They would rather walk out to the storage area and look before they commit delivery to a customer.
Yet is seems so simple: Receive into Inventory and the Qty goes up. Sell out of Inventory and the Qty goes down. So what is the problem? 99.9% of the time it is a human problem. Read More→
True cost of a Job
By · CommentsProjects always come in under budget if you don’t post any costs to them. Projects always come in under budget if you don’t post all job related costs to that job. Don’t teach the computer to lie to you. Be honest with your entries and if a cost is job related post it to that job.
If the entry is going to push the actual cost over the estimated cost, make the entry! Don’t run and adjust the budget either. You need to know. You can’t fix a problem if you don’t know you have a problem. Read More→
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