Controls Tab

Controls is a new Tab on the Employee card for added security and controls options, such as whether the employee can use Mark Released to release on order to be filled.

Controls let you set permissions, like being able to to change the status of an order to Shipped so it can be invoiced, but locked so its items cannot be changed accidentally.

This lets you design a process for fulfillment with Controls for each step you require.


  Double Quit

Double Quit helps you quit Big Business Client when it is disconnected from Server.

Still, you may need to Force Quit or End Task on your Big Business Client. New Networking allows it to remain "connected" during Sleep. If your computer wakes and Big Business Server has been offline or the network has changed, it may be unresponsive.

Double Quit works when you Big Business Client is responsive but cancels your instruction to Quit because there are unsaved records. Double Quit lets you quit again.


  Connect Settings

Connect Settings is a new Tab on the Company card to make more room for Settings. These Settings tools are where you store Keys.

While you edit these Settings for a connection, the connection is paused. Depending on your licensing, you may have multiple connections per service. Turning on Auto-Connect starts a connection to the service from your Big Business Server.


  Reset Comments

Reset Comments are options when duplicating orders to clear Printed or Private Cmts.

Reset Printed Comments erases printed comments in the new order.
Reset Private Comments erases private comments in the new order.


  Released Status

Released Status is used in the MRP Add-on to indicate an Order is released to be filled.

Released orders are locked. If you click on the Lock icon the Help link takes you here.

To edit a Released order ask your system adminstrator to change Shipped Status.


  Shipped Status

Shipped is a Status used in the MRP Add-on to indicate an Order is ready to invoice.

Shipped orders are locked. If you click on the Lock icon the Help link takes you here.

To edit a Shipped order ask your system adminstrator to change Shipped Status.