Overview

Big Business includes a Custom Form/ Report tool, found on the InfoCenter toolbar. Using the included 'runtime' version of this tool, you are able to create Custom Forms and simple Reports. A (growing) number of Templates are provided for this purpose and can be used as a starting point for creating output:

• with special language, different labels, or custom fonts
• arranged for preprinted forms, to use less ink/toner, or print in color
• including disclaimers, warranties, or special text

Custom Programming

More complex reports can be created with the 'developer' version of the tool. For a flat fee, you can order almost any conceivable report to meet your business needs.

Complex Calculations

• RMA Report - finds and lists return material authorizations
• Customer Invoice Summary, sorted by Region - sorts Invoices by territory saved in a Custom Field
• Production Schedule by ETA - organizes Sales Order Line Items by their ETA dates
• Vendor Late Deliveries - rates vendors by comparing deliveries to promised ETAs

Action

Custom Reports can perform some action. Here are some past examples:

• Email HTML Invoices - emails an HTML invoice to the customer
• Custom Changes - custom forms can perform calculations and update records

Templates

Custom Reports which appear generally useful are included in the Templates list for everyone's use. Here are some examples:

• Invoice, Line Items - a regular invoice which can include information from the Item Card.
• Vendor 1099's - prints 1099s
• Receipts, Commission on Subtotal - calculates commissions on Receipts using Subtotal