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Big Business 6.0.3 for Windows ReadMe
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Welcome to Big Business 6! Our biggest upgrade ever, Big Business 6 saves you time by being easier, faster, and more powerful than ever before. This document covers the basics for installing, updating, and seeing what's new.
Big Business 6 features a new data engine for improved performance and compatibility with modern operating systems. Please refer to the booklet which accompanies the Big Business CD, or www.bigbusiness.com, for upgrade and pricing information.
Big Busines 6 automatically updates Data Files from earlier versions; just Open a copy of your Data File. Optimizing with Tools is easier; see the Tools ReadMe for details. A growing list of new Features and Fixes is included below.
PDF Printer has been updated. Workstations using the PDF Printer from an earlier version, should have the old PDF-XChange uninstalled, which requires a Restart, and have the new PDF Printer 4 installed. See Solution 6004 for detailed instructions. Big Business Tools has also been updated. Please refer to BB Tools ReadMe prior to use.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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* Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, or Windows Vista
* Pentium or better system with 256 MB or more RAM
* 100 MB of free hard disk space
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NOTES
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* A demo file, Demo File.4dd, is installed in the program directory (c:\program files\big business\demo\). User passwords are blank. When running on Vista, which locks the Program Files folder, the Demo File is copied to your User folder (c:\users\your_name\big business\demo).
* To switch data files, hold down the Alt key IMMEDIATELY AFTER launching Big Business.
* To create a New data file, hold down the Alt key immediately after launching and on the Open File dialogue, click New. Name and save the new file.
* To Uninstall use the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel Applet. Files not created by the aUsers\{User Name}\AppData\ (VISTA) or by using the Search utility.
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Upgrading or Updating
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* If you are upgrading from an earlier version of Big Business, uninstall the prior version as follows: backup your data file or and/or move it to a safe location, then, run Add/Remove Programs (Start > Settings > Control Panels) to uninstall.
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Installation and Registration
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To install, run bb60x.exe by double-clicking the downloaded file, or by clicking Install on the CD splash screen. To install Client, run bb60xcl.exe by double-clicking the downloaded file, or clicking Explore This CD from the CD splash screen and navigating to the Client60 folder. Using the default settings is recommended; just click Next.
* Installation should be performed by an Administrator-level user.
To register:
* purchase online from www.bigbusiness.com/bbstore
* call Big Business Sales at (877) 970-0022
* contact one of the Qualified Big Business Consultants listed at: www.bigbusiness.com/consultants.html.
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Big Business Help
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* In Big Business, help is available by pressing the F1 function key or from the Help menu.
* On the Web: www.bigbusiness.com
* Connect to our searchable Solutions Database by choosing Online Help from the File menu.
* In person: Big Business Help Desk at (925) 274-9568 or email support@bigbusiness.com
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How to Reach Big Business
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Big Business, Inc.
420 N E Alaskan Way
Chehalis, WA 98532
Sales: (877) 970-0022, email: sales@bigbusiness.com
Support: (925) 274-9568, email support@bigbusiness.com
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FIXES AND FEATURES
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To view the Solutions database entry listed in parentheses (####):
Go to http://www.bigbusiness.com/solutions/####
Or, enter the number in any Solutions Search (e.g. see Online Help in the File menu)
6.0.3 Fixes:
- Return key does not select on some pop-ups (e.g. Sales Order List)
- Labels on Bill Payment Tab and Category Tab
- Account Group not loading during Setup
- Register Reports error on Mac OS X
- UPS shipping charges not displayed correctly
- Cosmetic issues in Setup
- Recall screen not updated
- Report Templates don't load on Windows Vista
- Error when Bill Posting Comments too long
- Wait Cursor needed in longer Reports (Turnover, Sales Analysis, etc.)
- Note Subject and Location headers conflict on Item Card
- Registration should allow a lesser number of Users
- Printing Alignment on some Forms and Reports
- Buttons on Schedule Payment window clear calendar days
- Make A Payment to Vendor Comments have font problem
- Auto-Complete of Purchase Order skips option to copy Detail Description
- Inventory Turnover Rate Report
- Unapplied on Receive Money mislabeled
- Recall window too small in Searches
- Allocation cut off on Expanded tab of Sales Order
- Default buttons too tall
- Item Finder Type Ahead not remembering sorted column
- Find Bill, Export, only includes Schedule Date in Line Item Detail
6.0.3 Features:
- Adding Payment on Invoice should use current date, not Invoice Date
- Recall screen should sort by Name
- Item Finder alternate to Item Listing
- Remove confirmation when deleting a Line Item
6.0.2 Fixes:
- Select Field Labels should not change color
- Cosmetic problems on Customer Terms dialog, Comments dialog
- Modifiable Categories on Invoices and Bills behaving erratically
- QuickSearch GoTo button initially disabled
- Sort Order on Vendor History missing
- Edit or Delete of Reconciliation does not update correctly
- Split Categories on Make A Payment to Other not updating correctly
6.0.2 Features:
- Up and Down Arrow support on QuickSearches (6022)
- Up and Down Arrow support on Histories
- Command-O to Open a selected record in Find or History
6.0.1 Fixes:
- Barcode Settings window mislabeled
- Line Item Comment label on Quote, Order, and Invoice
- Auto-Select numbers in the Customer and Item Prefs
- Last Payment Date formatted incorrectly on Customer List
- Errant Report, Open Purchase Orders, sorted by Open Items by Customer (Detail), Removed
- Account Listing sort by Account Type broken
6.0.1 Features:
- Check For Duplicates on Item Import
- Remove restrictions on Import file selection
- Setup Checklist window updated
- New Appearance options
6.0.0 Fixes:
- Customer Statements omit Country from address
- Large Font Invoices don't use Unit Price display settings
- Sort Order button on Checks To Print dialog not responding
- Mailing Address on Deposit Ticket too short for long address
- Customer Since date not entered when Converting from Contact
- Error changing Customer on Locked Invoice creates endless loop
6.0.0 Features:
- Support for Scroll Wheel in Quick-Searches
- Email Address on Employee Card
- Larger Display Format entries in Number Formats for larger values
- Keyboard Shortcuts for Yes/No Dialogs
- Command Drag any window
- Spell Checker on Item Card (6019)
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