RSS Feed for MBA Business Software http://www.mbabsi.com/ Fri, 24 May 2013 16:33:03 GMT FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) Shortcut to run VI Jobs http://www.mbabsi.com/Shortcut-to-run-VI-Jobs.html VI or Visual Integrator is Sage 100's tool for importing and exporting data from the system. Once jobs are created, they can be run from within Sage 100. What if you need to run VI outside of Sage 100 ERP and want to schedule it and run on a nightly basis? Here is how you would create a shortcut to run the VI Job.

First step would be to create a user and set permissions. It is best to create a specific user for your VI Jobs.

Setup Security

  1. Select Library Master Main menu > Role Maintenance.
  2. Enter a new Role Name (example VIJobs) and enter a discription.
  3. Click the Module Options tab and Tasks tab to make sure all check boxes are cleared by clicking the top Sage ERP MAS 90 or 200 check box. If creating an shortcut for something other than VI check the correct permissions required for that program. 
  4. Close the Role Maintenance window.
  1. Select Library Master Main menu > User Maintenance.
  2. Create a new user logon and password. If the Use Unified Logon check box is selected in the System Configuration window, you can additionally create another user in the Windows domain specifically for the purpose of accessing the VI tasks.
  3. Assign the role(s), that were created in the steps above, to the new user.

 

After the role and new user have been defined, you can create a shortcut to log onto the system. Follow the steps below to create a shortcut. 

Shortcuts must be set up for each program that will be run outside the Business Desktop.

Sage 100 Advanced and Premium users need to have a drive mapping or a UNC path available to the server. Share permissions and NTFS permissions need to allow for read and write.
 

To create a shortcut

  1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select New > Shortcut. The Create Shortcut wizard appears.
  2. Use the Browse button to browse to the PVXWIN32.EXE program of the server installation you want to connect to. The Browse For Folder dialog box appears.
  3. Locate the PVXWIN32.EXE file in the Home directory and click OK.

You can also type the path.

  1. Click Next.
  2. At the Type a name for this shortcut field, type a description to identify the shortcut.
  3. Click Finish. The shortcut is created on the desktop.
  4. Right-click the new shortcut and select Properties. The Properties dialog box appears.
  5. With your cursor in the Target field, press the END key to move to the end of the path name. The Target should already have a path such as "C:\MAS90\Home\pvxwin32.exe"
  6. Enter a space after "pvxwin32.exe" and type the following path:
    ../launcher/sota.ini ../soa/Startup.M4P -ARG DIRECT UION <logon name> <logon password> <company> <program> AUTO
PVXWIN32.EXE Commands
Command Componet Description
 C:\MAS90\Home This command initiates the ProvideX interpreter that runs Sage 100 ERP programs. Use the drive and folder name where Sage 100 ERP is installed. When running a shortcut from a workstation, use the drive and folder where the Sage 100 Standard ERP programs are located on the server. The VI folder located on the server needs to be used in the path for the import or export file. When running a shortcut from a workstation running on SQL, use the drive and folder where the Sage 100 Premium ERP programs are located on the SQL server. The VI folder located on the SQL server needs to be used in the path for the import or export file. In addition, an ODBC Data Source/User data source name (DSN) needs to be set up in the ODBC Data Source Administrator located in the workstation's Control Panel.
..\LAUNCHER\SOTAPGM.INI or ..\LAUNCHER\SOTA.INI This specifies the INI file used to start ProvideX. SOTAPGM.INI is used for business framework modules or VI Jobs. SOTA.INI is used  for non business framework or VI Jobs.
..\SOA\STARTUP.M4P This runs the Sage 100 Standard ERP startup program.
-ARG This flag indicates that what follows are arguments to be passed to the Sage 100 ERP program.
DIRECT This is an internal flag that directs Sage 100 ERP to run the specified program without using the Desktop.
UION This specifies that the user will receive notification of errors in a message box. To not receive notification of errors in a message box, type UIOFF instead.
<logon name> This is the user's logon. If security has been set up, a valid user logon is required to execute the job. If security has not been set up, enter "" instead of a user logon.
<logon password> This is the user's password. If the user does not have a password, or if security has not been set up, enter "" instead of a password.
<company> This is the company code that you want to use for the job. If you do not specify a company code, the last company accessed from the workstation will be used. If the company code specified is not valid, the job will not execute.
<program> This is the name of the Visual Integrator job or program to be executed. The program name for a job appears on the title bar of the Import Job Maintenance or Export Job Maintenance window.
AUTO
This is the run mode for the job. You can type AUTO, MANUAL, or DISPLAY here.
AUTO specifies that the job will be run with no user input. No windows display when a job is running in the AUTO mode.
MANUAL specifies that the job will be run with user input. Manual jobs will display the standard job window and allow the user to enter selection fields.
DISPLAY specifies that the job will be run with no user input. DISPLAY mode will, however, display a progress bar as the job is executed.
  1. In place of <logon name>, type the name of the user logon that was created when setting up security for the new user. If there is a space in the logon name, enclose the entire name in quotation marks. If the Use Unified Logon check box is selected in the System Configuration window in the Library Master module, replace <logon name> with "".
  2. In place of <logon password>, type the password that was set up for this user. If there is a space in the password, enclose the entire password in quotation marks. If no password was created, type "".  If the Use Unified Logon check box is selected in the System Configuration window in the Library Master module, replace <logon password> with "".
  3. In place of <company>, type the three-character company code for the company that will be accessed by the VI job (for example, ABC or XYZ).

Only one company code can be specified per shortcut.

  1. In place of <program>, type the name of the program that will be run from this shortcut (for example, VIWI00, VIWI01). To find the program name go to Visual Integrator > Main > (Import/Export) Job Maintenance. Choose the job you wish to run for the shortcut. In the top right is the compiled file name. This is the program  name that you will need to use.

Note Only one program can be specified per shortcut.

  1. If there is not a path at the Start in field, type the path to the Sage 100 ERP server using a UNC or mapped drive. This path should end in the Home directory as indicated by the following example:
     "C:\MAS90\Home"
  2. Click OK to save the shortcut.
  3. This same procedure can be repeated for each company and/or program name pair. Make sure to name each shortcut differently so that the user can easily identify each one. If the Unified Logon feature is enabled on the  Sage 100 ERP system, the user logged onto the PC where the shortcuts were created must be the user that is set up with the role permissions indicated in the Set Up Security.
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:01:08 GMT http://www.mbabsi.com/Shortcut-to-run-VI-Jobs.html Sage 100 ERP 2013 Product Update 2 (5.00.2.0) http://www.mbabsi.com/Sage-100-ERP-2013-Product-Update-2-5.00.2.0.html Sage released on 3/26/2013 the second product update for version 2013 (5.00.2.0). Product update 6 for version 4.5 was also release at this same time. Product Updates are cumulative, comprised of all program corrections found in prior updates. Smart Update will install only the programs that need to be updated since your last Product Update Installation. If you choose to install this Product Update on a system that already has Product Update 2 installed, all programs released in Product Updates 1 and 2 will be reinstalled.

Sage 100 ERP Advanced and Premium Smart Update now updates the client workstation automatically. This replaces the need to run WKsUpdate.exe after installing a product update. Users running Sage 100 ERP Standard over a network will still need to run WKsUpdate Standard.exe on each workstation. This program is located in the ..\mas90\wksetup directory on the Sage 100 ERP Standard Server. 

For Users who have also installed Sage 100 ERP 2013 CRM, beginning with Product Update 1, a Quick Order Entry Component Update.exe is installed to the ..\mas90\RWC directory. Users will need to copy and execute this file on the Sage 100 ERP 2013 CRM server if they have not already done so.

All Sage 100 ERP 2013 Product Updates will require the installation to be from the Sage 100 ERP Server. Significant enhancements have been introduced in Sage 100 ERP 2013 and its Updates. These include: Smart Update, Workstation Synchronization and Sage Auto Update. Part of these enhancements requires the Product Update to make changes to the local registry, necessitating a server side installation. This Product Update can be installed from the Sage 100 ERP 2013 Server either physically at the
console or by connecting to it through Remote Desktop.
 
Hot Fix
Released Name Description
3/29/2013 PR5003-T The 941 Form for 2013 is not aligning correctly when Sage 100 workstation display settings are not set to 100% (default).

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]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:32:52 GMT http://www.mbabsi.com/Sage-100-ERP-2013-Product-Update-2-5.00.2.0.html Sage 100 ERP Product Update 6 (4.50.6.0) http://www.mbabsi.com/Sage-100-ERP-Product-Update-6-4.50.6.0.html Sage released on 3/26/2013 the six product update for version 4.5 (4.50.6.0). Product update 2 for version 2013 was also release at this same time. Product Updates are cumulative, comprised of all program corrections found in prior updates. Product Updates through 4.50.6.0 also contains program corrections that were introduced in 4.40.0.7 - 4.40.0.10. The numbering scheme has been changed for 4.50 Product Updates. The third segment represents the Product Update number. This change was done to accommodate future enhancements.

After installing this Product Update, WKsUpdate 90.exe or WKsUpdate 200.exe needs to be run on each MAS Workstation. This file is located in the ..\mas90\WkSetup directory on the MAS Server. (WKsUpdate should also be run anytime WkSetup.exe is run on a MAS Workstation.)

Hot Fix
Released Name Description
3/29/2013 PR4066-T The 941 Form for 2013 is not aligning correctly when Sage 100 workstation display settings are not set to 100% (default).

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]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:32:52 GMT http://www.mbabsi.com/Sage-100-ERP-Product-Update-6-4.50.6.0.html March 2013 - Volume 13 - Issue 2 http://www.mbabsi.com/March-2013-Volume-13-Issue-2.html This Issue's Topics:

Sage 100 ERP Product Roadmap

Emphasis Shifts To Cloud-Based Solutions

Sage periodically publishes a product roadmap to provide you with a vision of the future direction of your software. With the 2013 release launched, Sage published an updated roadmap. 

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The Importance Of Fixed Asset Software

Have you implemented the Fixed Assets software that is included with Sage 100 ERP? If not, you may be missing a significant opportunity to cut costs and improve your bottom line. 

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Tips And Tricks: Clearing Up Accounts Receivable

  • Writing Off Balances On Bad Debts
  • Write Off Balances On Short-Paid Invoices
  • Re-Establishing Balances For NSF Checks

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Top 10 Reasons To Upgrade To Sage 100 ERP 2013

Are you still running on an older version of Sage 100 ERP? Studies show many customers choose not to upgrade due to concerns over the cost and effort involved. But the most successful organizations take advantage of every tool available to run the business more efficiently and protect profits. 

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]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:28:13 GMT http://www.mbabsi.com/March-2013-Volume-13-Issue-2.html Sage Symposium 2013 - Atlanta http://www.mbabsi.com/Sage-Symposium-2013-Atlanta.html MBA will be participating in the Sage hosted one-day, no-cost symposium in Atlanta on January 17. Register today for this event and get the insider perspective on business trends and technologies that will shape your business. This is a great time to meet up with us from MBA and see what is coming up in the next release. Learn how KnowledgeSync can be used to alert you of changes with your data. Have an email sent to you when an item is below miniumum stock or a customer is over credit limit. Find out how you can use Avalara to simplify your Sales Tax Calculation, Certificates, and Filing Returns.

The agenda includes the following:

Sage ERP Vision and Strategy

See and hear how the vision and planned enhancements for Sage ERP will help you reduce costs and improve business efficiency. This includes discussions about hot-button topics including cloud, mobility, collaboration, and business intelligence.

Breakout Sessions

Attend information-packed educational sessions about Sage ERP product roadmaps and extended solutions that enhance the power of your Sage ERP solution. You'll learn new ways Sage can help you save time and improve the way you work. Plus, leave the symposium with a list of practical ideas and action items you can implement right away.

Networking

The day will conclude with an "Ask the Experts" Networking Event, where you can: connect with subject matter experts, discuss the mission-critical needs of your business, speak one-on-one with Sage product leaders, and share ideas with peers in the Sage community.

Don't miss this exciting, education-packed event! View the full agenda and register today! Be sure to include our name in the referral field of the registration form.

Start Connecting Now
Join the Sage Customer Symposium group on LinkedIn to jump-start conversations and learn about future events. Join today! 

 

]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:00:13 GMT http://www.mbabsi.com/Sage-Symposium-2013-Atlanta.html Sage 100 ERP 2013 Product Update 1 (5.00.1.0) http://www.mbabsi.com/Sage-100-ERP-2013-Product-Update-1-5.00.1.0.html Sage released on 12/14/2012 the first product update for version 2013 (5.00.1.0). This release was the day after the 4.5.5.0 product update and is mostly product fixes that were fixed in 4.5 and also needed to be fixed in the 2013 version. Product Updates are cumulative, comprised of all program corrections found in prior updates.

Sage 100 ERP Smart Updates now update the client workstation automatically. This replaces the need to run WKsUpdate.exe after installing a product update.

For Users who have also installed Sage 100 ERP 2013 CRM, the installation of this Product Update installs a Quick Order Entry Component Update.exe to the ..\mas90\RWC directory. Users will need to copy and execute this file on the Sage 100 ERP 2013 CRM server. 

All Sage 100 ERP 2013 Product Updates will require the installation to be from the Sage 100 ERP Server. Significant enhancements are being introduced in Sage 100 ERP 2013 and its Updates. These include: Smart Update, Workstation Synchronization and Sage Auto Update. Part of these enhancements requires the Product Update to make changes to the local registry, necessitating a server side installation. The Product Update can be installed from the Sage 100 ERP 2013 Server either physically at the console or by connecting to it through Remote Desktop.

Hot Fix
Released Name Description
3/29/13 PR5002-T The 941 Form for 2013 is not aligning correctly when Sage 100 workstation display settings are not set to 100% (default).
3/11/13 PR5001-T The Employee Totals Verification report shows a difference between the Check Totals and Employee Totals for employee with Additional Medicare Tax.
3/11/13 LM5002-T Payroll Checks will print but are not recognized as printed.
2/25/13 AR5001-T Past Due Amount Contains a Total of all Invoices.
2/25/13 GL5001-T G/L Summary Drill Down Does Not Convert Properly when Migrated from 4.50.
2/25/13 LM5001-T Sage 100 printing or preview fails when running through pvxcom.

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]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:02:32 GMT http://www.mbabsi.com/Sage-100-ERP-2013-Product-Update-1-5.00.1.0.html January 2013 - Volume 13 - Issue 1 http://www.mbabsi.com/January-2013-Volume-13-Issue-1.html This Issue's Topics:

Sage 100 ERP 2013

Release Includes Productivity And Workflow Enhancements For Everyone On Your Team

Sage 100 ERP 2013 is available for download from the Sage customer portal. We previewed many of the beneficial enhancements in this release in previous issues of this newsletter. In this issue we will cover several exciting new features that were added at the last minute and also recap the entire release. 

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CRM For The Entire Organization

Traditionally, front-office employees use CRM applications for customer-facing activities such as sales, marketing, and customer service. Back-office employees use ERP applications for activities such as invoicing, accounts receivable, cash flow management, and financial reporting. If these applications are properly integrated, important business processes that cross over the two systems can be connected into one seamless workflow.

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Sage CRM Tips And Tricks

  • Changing The Primary Contact For Customers In Sage CRM
  • Viewing Extended Descriptions Of Sales Orders And Quotes Created In Sage CRM
  • Uploading Contacts From Outlook To Sage CRM

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]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mbabsi.com/January-2013-Volume-13-Issue-1.html Sage 100 ERP Version 2013 Released http://www.mbabsi.com/Sage-100-ERP-Version-2013-Released.html Sage 100 ERP 2013

Sage announced the release of Sage 100 ERP 2013 on December 17th 2012. This release is available to all current Sage Business Care customers. Sage 100 ERP 2013 includes customer–requested enhancements, new cloud services, and add–on solutions. When you upgrade, you'll get usability enhancements with Visual Process Flows, more flexibility for Credit Card Processing using Sage Exchange, improved visibility into the availability of Product Updates, and more. Sage 100 ERP 2013 includes feature and functionality enhancements across your system in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Inventory Management, Paperless Office, Sage CRM, Intelligence Reporting, and Credit Card Processing through Sage Exchange.

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]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:00:18 GMT http://www.mbabsi.com/Sage-100-ERP-Version-2013-Released.html Sage 100 ERP Product Update 5 (4.50.5.0) http://www.mbabsi.com/Sage-100-ERP-Product-Update-5-4.50.5.0.html Sage has released on 12/13/2012 product update 5 for Sage 100 Version 4.5 (4.50.5.0). This release was done around the same time that the newest version of Sage 100 was released (Sage 100 ERP Version 2013). Product update 5 is available for download from Sage's website for those customers current on their subscription. Installation of this product update is included for those sage subscription customers that are also on MBA Business Software's Support Account Preferred. Please call our office to schedule the install.

The following is a list of enhancements and corrections that have been incorporated for Sage 100 version 4.50 in this Product Update. Product Updates are cumulative, containing all program corrections found in prior updates. Product Updates through 4.50.5.0 also contains program corrections that were introduced in 4.40.0.7 - 4.40.0.10.

After installing this Product Update, WKsUpdate 90.exe or WKsUpdate 200.exe needs to be run on each MAS Workstation. This file is located in the ..\mas90\WkSetup directory on the MAS Server. (WKsUpdate should also be run anytime WkSetup.exe is run on a MAS Workstation.)

 

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]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:36:26 GMT http://www.mbabsi.com/Sage-100-ERP-Product-Update-5-4.50.5.0.html Year End 2012 http://www.mbabsi.com/Year-End-2012.html This Issue's Topics:

Sage 100 ERP Year In Review

New Capabilities Available Now And In The Future

As the year comes to a close, it is a good time to review what has taken place with the Sage 100 ERP product line and look ahead to upcoming enhancements.
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Year End Specific Articles

  • Year-End Information For Payroll Tax Law Changes, Including 1099 And W-2 Form Completion
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  • Module Closing Sequence
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  • General Module Closing for Sage 100 ERP 
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  • Creating An Archive Company In Three Easy Steps 
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  • Paperless Year-End Processing 
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