BizApp Connect
BizApp Connect is an Add-On for Big Business Enterprise to connect a custom app for iPad, iPhone, iPod. It uses the Web Server (HTTP) built into Big Business Server, a custom data format (BBFN), and FileMaker (Apple's DB for iOS, macOS, and Windows).
Chapter 28 BizApp Connect
BizApp Connect is an Add-On for Big Business Open Edition or Built Edition to connect a custom app for iPad or iPhone. It uses the Web Server in Big Business Server, a custom data format, and Claris FileMaker Go, which Apple's offers for iOS.
BizApp Server
Big Business Web Server Settings are used to enable BizApp for iOS to connect, and:
• specify a Secure Port
• set Run At Startup
• Start or Stop
This Solution describes the Web Server Settings to connect BizApp for iOS. (6278)
Secure Port - lets you set the Port number you want to use
Run At Startup - starts the Web Server automatically when Big Business Server starts.
BizApp for iOS - enable connection from iPad, iPhone, iPod
Stop the Web Server / Start the Web Server - immediately stops/starts the Web Server.
BizApp iPad Staging
Big Business 9 adds iPad Staging
This Solution describes this option. (6455)
To - the entry is being sent To the iPad and has not been received yet
Out - the entry is Checked Out to the iPad
In - the entry has been added or Checked In by the iPad
Ok - the entry is OK to be shared to the iPad
Del - the entry is Done sharing to the iPad
BizApp iPad Button
The iPad Button appears on entries that may be sent to iPad or iPhone. (6451)
BizApp11d
BizApp11d is for iPad for completing an Invoice on-site and saving changes to Big Business. (6741)
BizApp10L for iOS
BizApp10L is for iPod Touch or iPhone for Locating stock in your warehouse.
This Solution provides a quick overview. (6660)
This Solution provides a quick overview.
• for iPod Touch
BizApp9 for iPad and iPhone
BizApp9 is for iPad and iPhone for reviewing Invoices, Customers, and Items from Big Business. (6490)
To Use BizApp9:
• Your Big Business Server needs Secure Web Server running and accessible.
• Your Employee Card needs a security Token assigned on the Mobile App tab.
• You need to install BizApp9 on your iPad.
BizApp 13
BizApp is for iPad and iPhone for reviewing Invoices, Customers, and Items from Big Business. To use, you need Big Business Open edition and the Web Server Add-On.
BizApp 13 is an update using latest versions of Apple's database for testing with Big Business 13 to run on Apple's newest operating system, Big Sur.
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BizApp9d: Overview
BizApp9d is for iPad for completing an Invoice on-site and saving changes to Big Business. (6351)
To Use BizApp9d:
• Your Big Business Server needs Secure Web Server running and accessible.
• Your Employee Card needs a security Token assigned on the Mobile App tab.
• You need to install BizApp9d on your iPad.
BizApp8: iPad App
BizApp8 includes an iPad App installed with Big Business Server 8. It connects via the Secure Web Add-On and can be adapted to a variety of uses on iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mac, or Windows.
This Solution provides a brief description. (6108)
• Customers
• Products
• Invoices
Depending on Server settings, tapping the + button will:
• Get Invoices sent to iPad
• Get Customers for Invoices
• Get Products assigned to iPad
• Post your changes to a Customer
• Post your changes to an Invoice
BizApp8: iPad Setup
Big Business lets you use an iPad:
• connect the Device to an Employee Card
• edit its Name (to show whose or which)
• put it in Print Options ("Send To Camerons-iPad")
• give it All Access (to post changes to Invoices, Customers, etc.)
This Solution describes the iPad Settings that appear on the Mobile App tab of an Employee Card when Secure Web is turned On. (6275)
Device ID - Captured when the device connects, Device ID prevents another device from using the connection. Click Delete to disconnect the current device and allow another to connect.
Device Name - Captured when the device connects, Device Name comes from iPad/iPhone Settings, General, About, Name (e.g. "Cameron's iPad") and can be edited for usability (e.g. "Warehouse iPad").
In Print Options - Include an entry like, Send To Camerons-iPad, in the Print Options by clicking In Print Options. When you save an Invoice send a copy to an iPad for delivery, capturing a signature, or last-minute changes.
All Access - Allow the iPad or iPhone to save changes to Big Business by clicking All Access. Without this setting Save operations from the device will be ignored.
BizApp8: Received By
BizApp8 is the iPad App installed with Big Business Server 8. It connects via the Secure Web Add-On and can be adapted to a variety of uses on iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mac, or Windows.
The Received By field on the Invoice Detail can capture a Signature, or a picture using the Camera or Photos options, to be included on an emailed PDF.
This Solution provides instructions for use. (6280)
BizApp8: Send To iPad
In Print Options is a checkbox on the Secure App tab of an Employee Card that adds the Name of the device ("Warehouse-iPad") to the Print Options list. Send To it as you would a printer so a copy is available on the iPad
BizApp8 is the iPad app included with Big Business 8. It connects via Secure App Server and can be adapted to a variety of uses on iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mac, or Windows.
This Solution provides instructions for use. (6281)
BizApp8: iPad Replacement
Big Business validates a connecting iPad's Device ID for security. If you replace the iPad, click Delete to remove the old and allow the new to connect.
iOS 7 changes security settings and the Device ID. If you update an iPad to iOS7, click Delete to remove its old ID and allow it to connect with its new ID.
This Solution describes resetting the Device ID on the Mobile App tab of an Employee Card. (6307)
1. Go to the Employee Card
2. Go to the Mobile App tab
3. Click the Delete button for Device ID
4. Click OK to Save the Employee Card
The Employee Card must be closed when connecting the iPad.
BizApp8c: Overview
BizApp8c is for iPhone for making deliveries, getting a signature, and emailing a PDF to the customer and for your accounting. (6332)
To Use BizApp8c:
• Your Big Business Server needs Secure Web Server running and accessible.
• Your Employee Card needs a security Token assigned on the Mobile App tab.
• You need to install BizApp8c on your iPhone.
BizApp8c: Update
The Update button (+) gets any new Invoices sent from Big Business to your iPhone. It also updates Products you can put on Invoices and Customers you might need to call or Map for delivery. (6322)
To get a few Invoices, Update will only take a few seconds, even when connecting to Big Busines Server on a mobile (cellular data) connection. To get 100's or 1000's of Invoices or Items, Wi-Fi may be preferable.
To go to Invoice List click the navigation button or drop-down menu in the upper left.
BizApp8c: Filter and Sort
The Filter button lets you show only the Invoices with the Status you select, such as Paid or Unpaid, Delivered or Undelivered, or a customized entry. The Sort button lets you sort by options such as Company, Invoice #, or Date. (6323)
On the Invoice List, tap the Sort button to select an option for sorting Invoices, such as by Company, Invoice #, or Date.
To go to Invoice List click the navigation button or drop-down menu in the upper left.
BizApp8c: Invoice
The Invoice lets you tap to go to Customer details, Invoice details, and Status. (6324)
On the Invoice, tap the Invoice entry in the middle to go to Invoice Details.
On the Invoice, tap the Status entry at the bottom to go to Status.
To go to Invoice click the navigation button in the upper left or select an entry on the Invoice List.
BizApp8c: Map
On the Customer details, tap the Map button to get a map. (6325)
To go to Customer Details tap the Customer entry on the Invoice Overview.
BizApp8c: Invoice Details
On the Invoice Details, you can Add or Delete line items, edit Quantities, and tap Received By to get a Signature. (6326)
To go to Invoice Details tap the Invoice entry in the middle of the Invoice Overview.
BizApp8c: Signature
On the Invoice Details, you can tap Received By to get a signature. (6327)
On the Signature windows tap Accept after signing is complete.
To go to Invoice Details tap the Invoice entry in the middle of the Invoice Overview.
BizApp8c: Status
On the Invoice Overview, you can tap Status to change the entry and edit Comments. (6328)
To go to Invoice Overview click the navigation button in the upper left or select an entry on the Invoice List.
BizApp8c: Email
On the Invoice Overview, you can tap the Email button to send a PDF of the Packing Slip to the Customer and/or your Company email address. (6328)
To go to Invoice Overview click the navigation button in the upper left or select an entry on the Invoice List.