Latest Updates Information : As at October 2025
Posted: October 8th, 2020, 4:18 pm
Changes made October 2025
We have installed a major CLOUD server in South Africa(JHB) to handle all traffic for support and remote access using Rustdesk which will now appear on your desktop - it's 30% faster then Teamviewer and 40% faster than Anydesk.
Changes made September 2025
Parameter 685 Introduced - : Insert TopShopper API details Eg. Client_ID|Client_Secret|Url|POS_ID|STORE_ID
Changes made August 2025
Parameter 684 introduced - : [Rapture/Riya] insert for ai stock database all the company numbers and drives to update new stock items too (each country locations server) - Main company generating codes must be first. Example 1=W 2=G 3=Q
Changes made July 2025
Parameter 142 reworked - Enter 1 if you Do not allow a zero or minus value in quantity sold in POS Eg (Motovac Stores) USE [-AM IN DESCRIPTION TO ALLOW
Parameter 683 introduced : Insert 1 if in webcentral do not delete not allowed company files in web-central (puppies & perocili)
Parameter 682 introduced : Insert 1 to use Catalogue for hscodes Zimra/Finlink
Changes made June 2025
Parameter 681 introduced : Insert 1 if you using SAMS pos systems with extended screen (Dual screen) -> NOT IMPLEMENTED
Parameter 680 introduced : Insert Company numbers that this terminal is allowed to go into example [1][12][11] (CRossover)
Parameter 679 introduced : Zambia Revenue Authority - Insert Tpin|Branch ID |Device Serial Number|Https end point Example : 2001188640|001|BLU200188640|http://54.160.61.94:8080/sandboxvsdc1.0.7.5/
Parameter 678 introduced : Insert 1 if you a Duraset Control client using Special Parameters for number of labels needed to be printed.
Parameter 677 introduced : [new stock-catalogue (AI)] Insert from where stock-catalogue is to be copied from; for all locations -> Example: \\26.124.121.68\c /user:Admin 1234
Changes May 2025
Parameter 676 introduced : Insert ap drives according to Country location branches - Rapture insert like this (1)[NA-Co1]\\26.128.25.55\C /USER:Admin 1234|(2)[BW-Co1]\\26.128.25.57\C /USER:Admin 1234 <- where (1) is company name [NA-Column] is branch name \\ is ip on radmin or hamachi
Parameter 675 introduced : Insert 1 to USE new stock-catalogue (AI) - Rapture
Parameter 674 introduced : Insert Access code to Edit new stock-catalogue (AI) - Rapture
Changes April 2025
Parameter 512 modified to also able to disable discount on receipting - Insert 1 to disable date on receipts to default date add 2 to disable date also goods receiving or also add 3=disable discount prompt when receipting ---->*Nikunj Archien Hardware* Example :12
Changes March 2025
Parameter 673 introduced : Insert 1 to temporarily set number of terminals when viewing Sales
Parameter 476 modified to have exclusive of vat PRICE - Insert 1 to use ALL NEW Stationery and Email for Cash/Credit/Invoices/Quotations and Supplier Orders (logo-a4 must be created and parameter 212 set) - You can add a C to 1 if no print preview is required. Also add V if vat is exclusive on Invoice (CityHall)
Changes Made Jan-Feb 2025
Para 422 enhanced. Enter an Access Level code for Initiating Stock Capture/Take Form in Point of Sale Example **8 or **9 . If **10 is used blind stock mode is deactivated else always activated - Insert a D also if you want to display the blind stock code tick box always.
Parameter 672 Introduced : Insert Levy Percentage to charge on all Credit Notes. Eg 15
Parameter 671 Introduced : Insert 1 to not take promo price when a laybuy is made.
Changes Made December 2024
Parameter 670 Introduced : Insert different card payment methods Example Mascom/Orange Money/My Zaka to be ticked and analysed when card payment is made (Impex)
Parameter 669 Introduced : Insert group descriptions that's not to be placed in Menu Groups Page Example EQ/FINISHED PRODUCTS/CUTTELARY (restaurants)
Now you can have different messages at bottom of various documents for different companies; all you do is search for [Message] in special parameters and then enclose your message based on company number. Example 1==Banking Details : FNB Account Name:A.B.A.Bulbulia : Account Number:1234567890\3==Banking Details : Standard Bank Account Name:CompuByte Account Number:456789012\
Parameter 668 Introduced : Insert 1 to use shocking pink as background colour when invoicing from Head Office useful to identify quickly that you in the correct company (crossover)
Parameter 666 Introduced : Insert for restaurants what group numbers not to search in for PROFORMAS(ORDERS) Example [1][20][21][17]
For restaurants when using bill of materials ; you can introduce to your Recipe "FINISHED PRODUCTS" - all you need is create a group called "FINISHED PRODUCTS" in which you insert all you finished products like example patty's. Now you can insert the recipe items for making a patty example 100 gram mince ; green peppers; chilli red etc. Now in your Burger recipe you just link the patty to it. Remember to always GRN to Creditor called "Finished Products" the patty'ds when they are made. (this will then subtract all ingredients)
Changes Made November 2024
Parameter 667 Introduced : Insert 1 if product ids's in Shopify are 14 characters and not 13 as in mio mondo stores
Parameter 666 Introduced : Insert for restaurants what group numbers not to search in for PROFORMAS(ORDERS) Example [1][20][21][17]
Parameter 664 Introduced : Insert the FinLink (Zimra) endpoint url Example : http://localhost:3000/
Parameter 665 Introduced : Insert the FinlInk (Zimra) Device ID Example : 17917
Parameter 663 introduced : Insert 1 if in woocommerce you always want regular price and sale price too be the same and USE PROMO PRICE database 1 only - ONLY for brandsmegastores
Parameter 662 Introduced : Insert LPT: and number where YARD picking slip is to be printed (TimberCity-Motalas) Eg: LPT7:
Changes Made October 2024
Parameter 661 Introduced : Insert 1 if promotional price is available will be set on labels to sell price 2 (SAMS NAMIBIA)
Parameter 660 Introduced : Insert 1 to not ask for credit reason after ending document
Parameter 659 Introduced : Insert a 1 to match salesperson number with terminal number (each salesperson allocated his own terminal) used in conjunction with parameter 397 and salespersons passwords must be set (Masakane Spares Ismial)
Parameters 651 to 658 Introduced : For more SHOPIFY Company integrations
Parameter 650 Introduced : Insert 1 for Zambia Clients (Fiscalized)
Parameter 649 Introduced : Insert 1 to not swop drives in stock reports print for multi companies
Parameter 648 Introduced : Insert 1 if GST is used (Canada)
Changes Made September 2024
Parameter 647 Introduced : Insert company numbers separated by dash for which dashboard must be generated - Head Office first ONLY usable on a Cloud based network like AZURE (Crossover) Example : 1/3/5/6/7/22
Now you can have AI suggesting replenishing your stock (Including sizes) for the different branches you have - All you do is go to Stock reports and choose the group or groups you want; then tick "Replenish Branch Stocks" on top right - after grid is populated and you clicked on continue you will see the stockgrid - then just click on the bottom button called "Replenish"
Changes made August 2024
Parameter 646 Introduced : - Insert RFID Keonn upload url Eg:- https://itakane.keonn.com/advancloud/import/upload
Parameter 645 Introduced : - Insert RFID Keonm Access UserName|password|token Eg:basit|swuC3EpH|AllenEdwardspro
Parameter 644 Introduced : - Insert Access code to disable the all new screensaver (After 5 minutes of not use)
Parameter 643 Introduced : - Insert in woocommerce and shopify integration which databases to use only Example 1/4 will only use database 1 and 4 in webcentral.
Parameter 642 Introduced : - Insert 1 to not show "Selling price reduced" by column in POS
Parameter 641 Introduced : - Insert Global discounts based on quantity sold on document (Shoebloc) parameter 98 must also be set example >2=10 >5=25 >100=30
Parameter 640 Introduced : - Insert 1 to not display Cash Analysis on Transaction List (Rani)
Changes made July 2024
Parameter 639 Introduced :- Insert operator numbers in square brackets which will hide exports button (Top right of screen)- Shoebox --> Example [2][[6][10]
Parameter 638 Introduced :- Insert 1 if plus items allowed in Quotations (Timbercity) see also parameter 114
Parameter 637 Introduced :- Insert Password Level to Delete a laybuy (if left blank will used Level 10) Eg:**6 (will use level 6)
Parameter 634 introduced :-Insert 1 to use new ZIMRA stationery and REVMAX (M.Mussa)
Parameter 635 introduced :-Insert Company Headers (5 lines ) separated with | for use with new ZIMRA stationery and REVMAX (M.Mussa)
Parameter 636 introduced :-Insert Company Headers(2) (3 lines ) Vat Number | Tin | Customer Reference ; separated with | for use with new ZIMRA stationery and REVMAX (M.Mussa)
Changes made June 2024
Parameter 633 introduced :- Insert 1 if ftp usage must not include public_html in woocommerce
Parameter 632 introduced :- Insert 1 if you want in a multi branch environment allow branches to update all fields when transferring stocks between them.
If you now insert <BRA and next to it [NE in account name then no export file will be created Eg. <BRA[NE (Padu)
Parameter 631 introduced :- Number of characters to use for Description on Labels printing (Hashtech)
Parameter 630 introduced :- Insert 1 to use barcodes prints for DAK's (KZN) Example : 123456789001
Changes made May 2024
Introducing an new feature ; you can now if you selling Cars/Trailers/Trucks(vehicles) you will do a normal GRN and end the document. Now if you make any expenses on the vehicle you will do a GRN with the first item being the plu code for vehicle then at units you will insert a zero. Thereafter you can insert all the expense items on the vehicle. When you now end the GRN it will take all the expenses you made and add it to the cost of the vehicle. If you view the analysis of the vehicle it will show you all the expenses incurred.
Parameter 629 introduced :- Insert 1 if Vehicles (cars/trailers/trucks) are being sold and expenses incurred are added to cost of vehicle when GRN is made - Please note first line item must be vehicle code with zero quantity thereafter all items will be treated as expenses to the vehicle.
Parameter 628 introduced :- Insert 1 if you don't want to show Credited Before on reprints of Invoices when credit is made (Timbuild/Motala's)
Now in datagrid view in all reports column and row numbers displayed for use in AI generated reporting !
Changes made April 2024
Para 152 Modified :- ENTER Access Code used TO Disallow changing of a set discount (allow lower Discount but not higher than what's set in Discount Matrix )- Note:-Insert ** and Level access for .Net version Eg. **8 (You can now also insert <> next to **8 to disallow lower percentage also - Sandeep[Motozone])
Changes made March 2024
If you now insert [FO in special parameters when doing Overstock/Under-stock Report(RE-ORDER) - order will not be auto-updated. (Sandeep - Motozone)
Parameter 627 introduced :- Insert Number of days elapsed and Access Level to trigger when a Document is retrieved for a Credit to be issued : Example 7**9 (Hashtech/VallySpares)
Now you can tick Use H/O Cost at stock reports to get all your stock cost across all branches using Head Office cost. (Al-Capone)
Changes made February 2024
Parameter 626 introduced :- Insert 1 if [B boxes is used in TILES (Fred's Decor & Tile)
Changes made January 2024
Parameter 625 introduced :- Insert 1 to use Chinese slip with Chinese writing (parameter 402 must be set - also set parameter 548 to 1)
Changes made December 2023
Parameter 624 introduced :- Insert Loop values from Start to End in WebCentral Sync Example 4/6 (Crossover)
Parameter 623 introduced :- Insert 1 to use old upload of images for woocommerce (point-s)
Parameter 622 introduced :- Insert 1 to pool all documents to \MySql directory on Head Office Server (SHESHA)
Now by setting parameter 501 to 1 you can centralize all store websyncs to head office server ! Reduces lag on branch PC's
Changes made November 2023
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Parameter 621 introduced :- Insert 1 to disable all woo-commerce /shopify websites use for TESTING ONLY !!!
Parameter 620 introduced :- Insert 1 for (Only for streetgym/snk)no auto caps etc on website
Parameter 619 introduced :- Insert 1 to not check if background branch updater is in terminal 1 (not recommended) - Shoeworld
Changes made October 2023
Now in woocommerce and Shopify you can insert the weight of a product ; by inserted W:(and weight) in description of product Example : Test Product W:10.5 (BrandMegaSTores)
Parameter 618 introduced :- Insert 1 if in SHOPIFY you need type to be the third word in Categories Example : Vialli>Mens>T-shirt will choose t-shirt as type (BrandMegastores)
Changes made September 2023
Now you can send any INVOICE file to \EXPORTS by inserting <X next to name of Account
Now you can hover over the PLU Column on the display list of items in POS screen and it will give you the exclusive or inclusive of vat values.
Parameter 617 introduced :- Insert 1 to add vat rate onto labels for ex vat pricing - Insert 2 if only display lables to be printed (SAKYNO)
Parameter 616 Introduced :- custom
Parameter 615 Introduced :- (4.5 only) Insert User Name,Password and storeid for Engage Retail Loyalty Card Customers Example : Susanspaza|af1935c433c630b1c0d964a78b1dc6e5|636006 (*note Loyalty Customer name must have /(accountid))
We understand how a quick re-order report is important for you ; we have further enhanced this to auto set re-order levels for you based on months of sales. In STOCK REPORTS you have a tick box that will allow you to see stock that is below or above your re-order levels (OVERSTOCK/UNDERSTOCK Report).
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Parameter 614 introduced :- Insert 1 to use FONT B on thermal slip printers 0 to use FONT A (Xprinters)
Changes made August 2023
Parameter 613 introduced :- Insert 1 to not do stand-alone backup and also not use runner.exe (when no 3.5 framework exist or 4.5 used only)
Parameter 612 introduced :- Insert SSl-Mode for woocommerce if left blank will set as PREFERRED or insert each database beginning from Database 1 (modes are : PREFERRED/DISABLED/REQUIRED/VERIFY_CA/VERIFY_IDENTITY or - ) example:-;/PREFERED;/PREFERED;
Now in STOCK REPORTS you have a tick box that will allow you to see stock that is below or above your re-order levels (OVERSTOCK/UNDERSTOCK Report). Ensure that you have set these re-order levels - Motozone Botswana
Parameter 611 introduced :- Insert 1 if you want woocommerce to always insert new products into DRAFT first and not publish directly (Mr America)
Parameter 610 introduced :- Insert 1 to show adjustments totals in Transaction Files (Riya)
Parameter 609 introduced :- Insert 1 to not use woocommerce update using http access (Gabys)
Changes made June and July 2023
Parameter 608 introduced :- Insert the Operator numbers that can use the search option when only barcodes acceptance is enabled parameter 572 Example 1/2/3
Parameter 607 introduced :- Insert 1 if garbage is being printed after logo in cash slip when opening drawer (ShoeVally)
Now you can handle repairs efficiently by using menu item number 9 - will also conveniently print a label for the repairs brought in. (If using make sure you have the word Repair in your description (plus item))
Removed for congo customers rate and dollar at currency form. Also fixed a grn date bug when forwarded or backdated dates one end of document.
Changes May 2023
Parameter 606 introduced :- Insert the delay is in seconds before deleting errocheck file each second = 1000 eg:2000 (needed only in enviroments where error is generated on deletion of file) Sams Namibia
Parameter 599 introduced :- Insert 1 to sync new stock and edit stock to all branches in parameter 201 an average stock to cost accordingly - Please note each company must be mapped to the drive the company is IN in parameter 201.Consult Compubyte first before setting this parameter.- (Hashtech Computers)
Parameter 598 introduced :- Insert the specific group numbers only that stock is allowed on this terminal to be sold (must have a slash at the end) Example 30/ (no items from any group but 30 can be sold) Amaan Rani Congo
Fixed in GRN input Foreign cost calculations when dividing at cost input to get cost. (Farhaan)
Changes made March & April 2023
* * * Now no need to insert ` (backtick) when searching for a plu example you have a plu ADG601 and ADG601B - it will now list both items and auto choose the one you looking for.
* * * Also introduced a Supplier column in stock analysis - Thanks to Amaan from Congo Rani Group.
Parameter 597 introduced :- For Sakyno Outlets only --> Insert Access code level to allow account sale without payment at cash/credit card form. Eg **10
Parameter 596 introduced :- Insert 1 if this is a Sakyno Outlet having many debtors and autoreceipting on Invoice
Parameter 595 introduced :- Insert operator numbers who are not allowed to Open New Stock codes or Edit Codes Eg 1/2/5
When choosing multiple invoices to reprint ; you can now auto divert prints to pdf files in \pdf directory. Useful when you want to email a batch of invoices.
Now you can directly make a receipt after and account invoice ! Just insert an R after number of copies.
Parameter 594 intoduced :- Insert 1 to encrypt all .exp (export branch files) - Rani Congo (Amaan)
Changes made February 2023
Parameter 593 introduced :- Insert company numbers seperated by / to update to when creating new codes at head office (ONLY FOR AZURE CLOUD) - Example 1/2/3/4/5
Parameter 592 introduced :- Your default company number in an Azure Cload setup
Parameter 591 introduced :- Insert 1 to disable the carried forward number from proforma to order field when invoicing (Futuristic)
For FUTURISTIC ; now if you insert an equal sign after the order number you can indicate where the order was delivered (will then store to all reports in catalogue field) Example S12345=DURBAN
Introduced in promo-price quantity for promo items Example promo price is 100 and you only want to sell 20 units on this price you will insert 100=20 at promo price.
If you using AZURE Cloud you must have now a file called AZURE in datadrive \programs
Parameter 590 introduced - Insert 1 to also search in Catalogue field for plu references (existing) when inserting new code. - Hashtech
Changes made January 2023
Parameter 589 introduced - Insert 1 to prompt for VAT RATE in re-prints for Botswana Clients.
Wishing You a Happy and Prosperous New Year ! ! !
Changes made December 2022
Parameter 588 introduced :- Insert 1 to display sku and description on web orders layout default is SKU and Size (woocommerce)
We now fully using Artificial Intelligence (OpenAI.com) in our reporting - You will see in all DataGRID views a button labled "ALL NEW! Excel View" - you just click on it and presto you will get a fully formatted and filtered report on all data from the date range you selected" - Feel free to enhance the capabilties of the AI.
Changes made November 2022
Parameter 587 introduced :- Insert the quantity in stock value before a shopify product is updated to shopify site Eg:4 Any item less than four will not be updated(crossover)
Parameter 586 introduced :- Insert 1 use first item in webcatogory as vendor - shopify (crossover)
Parameter 583 introduced :- <BRA> Insert 1 to not update stock age analysis when transfering to inter-branch (current 30 60 days etc) Insert 2 to also exclude from Head Office - Hashtech
Parameter 584 introduced :- [*A*] Insert 2ND SHOPIFY url Example:- Https://mystore.myshopify.com/download (Must insert *6 or *46 in description of item - *46 adds the stock item to both shopify accounts - Crossover
Parameter 585 introduced :- [*A*] Insert 2ND SHOPIFY admin api Access Token
Changes made September/October 2022
After five years of development CompuByte becomes available on Windows AZURE CLOUD !!!!
Now all your branches could be directly linked to your own AZURE CLOUD server - 5TB solid state hard drive space (We hosting with Microsoft Data Centres in JHB and with redundancy in CapeTown); no need for hamachi/radmin or any other VPN or on interbranch data transfers ! ! ! - We made it happen for as little as R200 per month per branch. Setup and installation cost once off for 2 to 10 branches R5000 each additional branch just R500. This is a must solution for multi branch companies. Please note data latency is depended on your netework speed ; you must have atleast a 10MB speed internet access. CompuByte is now FULLY WINDOWS CLOUD based - this means you can be anywhere in the world as long as you have compubyte installed on your laptop you have access to all your branches in real time. CompuByte is also fully hybrid now so if your internet is down you can switch over to your local drive and continue working
Now hows that for innovation ! ! !
Parameter 582 introduced :- Insert vat relationships with companies (new IBT transfers) Example 1TO2=VE/8TO9=E/9TO1=E (Always seperate each relationship with a / (slash)
Parameter 579 introduced :- Insert 1 not to run DASHBOARD from background branch updater.
Changes made 1 to 31 August 2022
Now you can sell consignment stock you received from a supplier and monitor the sales of it. All you do is open an Creditors Account and next to the creditors name you insert *C then you receive the stock as you would usually do but you must make sure that you also have a *C somewhere in the description of the stock item. If you then want to see what was sold etc you choose reports then at the right of Creditors Age Report you will get the consignment report. (Al-Capone)
Parameter 578 introduced :- Insert 1 to to merge all stock items that are linked "(" in stock print out to show "(Total Single Units" - GrowMore
Now SHOPIFY integration fully supported on CompuByte (Please call for cost of API)
Parameter 580 introduced :- [*A*] Insert SHOPIFY url Example:- Https://mystore.myshopify.com/download (Must insert *4 or *4AB in description of item - AB adds the stock item to main database and SHOPIFY) - SNK Showroom
[*A*] Insert SHOPIFY admin api Access Toking
Parameter 581 introduced :- [*A*] Insert SHOPIFY admin api Access Token
Parameter 577 introduced :- Insert the company numbers that can send(export) images(Pics) of products accross branches - seperate with forward slash Eample 1/3/7 - used in conjuctions with parameter 555 (new branch transfers). Please note if not set only Head Office can send images(pics). (Al Capone)
Changes made 1 to 31 July 2022
Introduced Parameters 600-605 for third webserver (Shesha - recess kids)
600-WooCommerce integration (Third Database) Using *3 in Description :- Insert Db Connect details (found in wp-config) example:server='dedi395.jnb3.host-h.net';userid='compuammry_374';password='TestPos1234';database='compuammry_wpde28';Allow Zero Datetime=true;
601-WooCommerce integration (Third Database) Using *3 in Description :- Insert Base woocommerce Url Keys (available from wp site-> WooCommerce->Settings->Advance->REST API)(pipe | seperated) example:https://compubyte-pos-pointofsale.co.za ... 8dc24399a5
602-WooCommerce integration (Third Database) Using *3 in Description :- Insert Wordpress Keys (pipe | seperated) example:https://compubyte-pos-pointofsale.co.za ... zeemah0703
603-WooCommerce integration (Third Database) Using *3 in Description :- Insert Location keys for ftp files for images (pipe | seperated) example:ftp://compubyte-pos-pointofsale.co.za/p ... estPos1234
604-WooCommerce integration (Third Database) Using *3 in Description :- Insert Location for images http example:https://compubyte-pos-pointofsale.co.za ... ductImage/
605-WooCommerce integration - Insert database prefix for database three (*3)
Important notes regarding using mutiple websites and servers :- If you insert a A after *2 or *3 - The program will auto update this product to all the sites. If you insert a B after A example *3AB then it will not publish to database two (SHESHA) only to 1 and 3.
Parameter 576 introduced :- Insert 1 to auto go to to PLU after a cash sales used in SUPERMARKETS (Rani growmore)
Parameter 575 introduced :- Insert the branch(company) number where you receiving an export file which must not change selling price at receiving branch (MOVEON)
Now from the POS you can do HAMPER selection using from Stock Reports - (Hampers) Bill of Materials - You first have to set parameter 396 to 1 then create a code for the Hamper and its price (no cost) after which you will insert all the hamper items. At units you will insert quantity and selling price zero. If you inseert a * at selling price then that item will be a varience.
Example : the variences are for drinks as :-
Coke [A
Coke Lite [A
Fanta grape [A
Fanta Orange [A
For Biscuits
Marie [B
Bakers romany [B
The square bracket [A and [B is to demarkate the group of varience choice. So if you ring up a Hamper at the POS you will be presented with a selection of the varience items which you can tick off.
Parameter 574 introduced :- Enter Access code level for Manage Link Codes Example **10 (Aman Congo)
Parameter 573 introduced :- Enter 1 if you need cash drops on till
Parameter 572 introduced :- Enter 1 to only allow barcodes in POS (GrowMore)
Try out our all new stock tree view editor from Stock Reports (Compliments of the Rani Group of Companies).
Now also all cashups are stored and from one terminal you could cashup all terminals !
Parameter 571 introduced :- Enter Access level to Access Stock Tree View Edit Eg:**10
Changes made 1 to 30 June 2022
Parameter 570 introduced :- Insert 1 to not prompt for NEW SAP crystal reports installation.
Now you can have up to a 1000 label templates !
Changes made 1 to 31 May 2022
Parameter 569 introduced :- Insert level password and dash operator number to include in startup file when PC is starting up to auto login to CompuByte (eg **10-1) - Please also ensure that network setup is SETUP in login screen
Parameter 568 introduced :- Insert 1 to suppress prompting of stock levels in Quotations when parameter 198 is set to disallow items not in stock.
Parameter 567 introduced :- Insert 1 for websync for snkshowroom (shopify) ** must be in description
Parameter 566 introduced :- Insert 1 not to show percentage markup on Good Receiving note GRN
Parameter 565 introduced :- WooCommerce integration - Insert database prefix for database two (*2) (wp is used by NBA Shehsa)
Parameter 564 introduced :- Insert 1 to enable searches via group names too
Parameter 563 Introduced :- Insert 1 to disable the display of Unallocated amounts in Goods Receiving (King Spares)
Changes Made 1 to 30 April 2022
If next to a group name you insert [NS] then in that group only when an item is sold it won't allow it to go into a minus quantity (Rani Group).
It is now also possible to search stock items at plu prompt with group name. Example if you have a group called Filters then you just insert filters and all the filters will be listed or you could insert fil+z84 and only filters with z84 will display. Also an important new feauture introduced which increases the items listed on search display by using the Ctrl key when the list is displayed.
Parameter 562 introduced :-When searching on PLU how many items must it search and list - If left blank it will search 100 items (fastest) or A for ALL (SLOWEST) (Insert number Eg:500) ---> Please remember if you press the Ctrl key when the list is viewed it will also auto incresae the list.
Parameter 561 introduced :- Insert 1 to merge all items on invoice that has the same plu (RaniGroup)
Parameter 560 introduced :- Insert 1 to hide totals on stock print grid. (Taxi Spares)
Parameter 559 introduced :- Insert 1 to hide cost in Cash Sale Database and Debtors accounts viewing - 2 for sales Also.
From Tools->Increase cost and selling prices->Dump Promos/fields to Excel via search . . . You have an option to dump your Promotions or any other fields info to Excel.
From tools -> Update cost and selling prices you have another four sub menu items to create or updates selling prices or fields accross Branches.
Parameter 558 introduced :- Insert Access code level **10 etc to Update/Create Selling Prices and other fields Accross branches.
Parameter 557 introduced :- Insert W to use web categories from a drop down list when doing GRN's add password as required next to W (Alcapone)
Changes Made 1 to 31 March 2022
Introducing time analysis on Sales in Cash and Account transactions in Reports --> Just click on the yellow buttom called Time Analysis and see a full analysis of sales you did per hour and number of sales with value for the period choosen. A very handy Tool for Analysing sale trends - Specail Thanks to the Rani Group of Companies for initiating this.
Parameter 556 introduced : - Insert 1 if Head Office Branch Account (Dr) must be Invoiced when between branches transfers are done - (Crossover)
Parameter 555 introduced :- Insert 1 if ALL new (IBT) transfers between branches is to be used ! (Crossover) - Before using this parameter make sure that all old exports have been retrieved at all locations and that you have consulted with CompuByte Support staff.
Now [DQ can also be used with a percentage discount on selling price by inserting [DQ%
Example of the special parameter of a stock code [DQ% 2-10=10/11-20=15/21-20000=20] <- This will change the selling price based on quantity 2-10 will be 10% = quantity 11-20 will be 15% disocunt . . .etc
Changes Made 1 to 28 February 2022
Parameter 554 introduced :- Insert Access code level to Convert a Quotation to another document Eg:**8 (Bafana Hardware)
Now at day end you have a stock and data integrity option. Will check if all data is accurate.
Changes Made 1 to 31 January 2022
Modified parameter 212 to use logo on A4 paper based on terminal number (Nikunj)
Parameter 212 :- STA] INSERT 1 TO USE LOGO-A4.JPG from \PROGRAMS directory on A4 paper -- add a C in here if you dont want a preview of document - also a C on it's own will disable print preview. Add 1 LOGO to use another logo based on company number e.g. LOGO-1.JPG for company 1 LOGO-2.JPG for company2 ---- Now you can add a T for using logo's based on terminal number Eg. logo-1 for terminal 1 logo-3 for terminal 3.
Introduced three more access levels for Good Receiving :-
Parameter 551 :- Insert password level to open new Creditors in Goods Receiving Eg:**8
Parameter 552 :- Insert password level to Edit new Creditors Goods Receiving Eg:**8
Parameter 553 :- Insert password level to View new Creditors Goods Receiving Eg:**8
When using link codes in the POS programs and inserting in special parameters [LQ=1-1X1>100/2-1X2>300] etc you can now just use the selling price in the stock database by changing the formulae to [LQ=1-1X1>S/2-1X2>S]
Introduced fingerprint reader for Employee Management and Operators.
Now when batch processing Account Payments you can directly search for a Document Number being paid by inserting a minus plus the document number.
Changes made 1 to 31 December 2021
Parameter 550 introduced :- Insert 1 if you do more CARD Sales then CASH SALES - will speed up document end processing for CARD sales (Perocili)
Parameter 549 introduced :- Insert 1 to display SHIFT CLOSE button on top right of screen (Express Maun)
Now on the right of the day end from Main Menu you can choose to OPEN a SHIFT or CLOSE a SHIFT - If you run a convenience store that has many shift operators you can now use the shift options to manage what was sold only in a particular shift and manage the shift cash ups from there.
Parameter 548 introduced :- Insert 1 to print Cash Slip with three lines 1) Description 2) Plu-code 3) Quantity (Bafana Hardware)
Parameter 547 introduced :- Insert 1 to not open cash draw other then when cash payment method is chosen.
Martin's tyres changed quantity separator on stationery.
Changes made 1 to 30 November 2021
Parameter 546 introduced :- Insert Drive letter with colon where spooler file is kept \compu-spool (Ramco) leave blank if spooler computer is using default data drive.
Parameter 545 introduced :- Insert 1 if on this terminal you want to sent a delivery note for printing on another terminal that has the new spooling on (Ramco).
Parameter 544 introduced :- Insert 1 if you a subwear outlet and using websync for shopify (creates d-stock/d-stock1/d-stock2(csv) files)
Now with the parameter below you don't need to share your laser printer (a4) ; you just set the terminal with the laser printer with 1 and all the other terminals to 2.
Parameter 543 introduced :- Insert 1 to make this terminal a print spooler for all A4 Documents to a laser printer - Insert 2 if this terminal is to send all A4 documents to the spooler receiving terminal. (files are kept on server \compu-spool and deleted once printed)
Changes made 1 to 30 October 2021
If discount percentage is based on quantity told you can now in special parameters add a [A] OR [Q] TO to exclude for Account sales or Quotations.
Example of the special parameter of a stock code [DQ 50-99=-2/100-149=-5/150-20000=-10][A][Q]
Now at the account details you can search on database using telephone number in debtors and database.
Anydesk now on online support !
Introduced parameter 542 - Insert stock codes separated by slashes of which an analysis should be printed on Till Slip on Cash Up (DayEnd) - Example 5-4/6-1/3-100 (Impex Botswana)
Changes made 1 to 30 September 2021
Introduced parameter 541 - Insert 1 to force usage of pos-upd.exe and old crystal reports (not recommended)
A new version of crystal reports for 64bit machines will be auto downloaded. Please make sure that you do install this update and the newest version of Crystal Reports - don't abort the installation.
Introduced Parameter 540 - Insert 1 to not allow further discount at end of document if line items have a discount (Nikunj)
Introduced Parameter 539 - Insert 2 to backup too \back-m on flash and removal drives (not recommended)
Five new parameters introduced for woo-commerce second SQL server (Alcapone stores only)
Parameters 534-538.
The two parameters below (532/533) can be set if you inserting an = (equal sign) at PLU prompt to get an input box.
Parameter 532 introduced - Insert Level Access code to use "=" in PLU > Eg:**10
Parameter 533 introduced - Insert Level Access code to Edit items when using "=" in PLU > Eg:**10
Note is you edit the = items in plu.txt then if you insert Note:# then you will be prompted to insert a note ONLY : Also in edit of plu.txt you can use [1-1] to auto use plu code 1-1 or "/" or "//"
Now at month end a back up is done to \back-m\MonthEndFiles
Changes made 1 to 31 August 2021
Parameter 531 introduced - Insert 1 to use UMS integration (Rani/Grow More Stores ONLY)
Better error handling !
Changes made 1 to 31 July 2021
Parameter 530 introduced - Insert 2 if you need to retain cost as selling price in exporting files <BRA10) etc CROSSOVER only
Parameter 529 introduced - Insert 1 to print barcode at bottom of document number on SAMPOS printers (or similar)
Parameter 528 introduced - Insert 1 to analyse supplier orders and customer orders in sizing form insert **10 next to 1 for level 10 access when not booked (Crossover)
Changes made 1 to 30 June 2021
Parameter 527 introduced - Insert 1 to disable printing of pictures on new stationery (A4) RptInvoice.rpt
Very important update for SUPERMARKETS ! ! ! Increases input speed via scanners to 200% - See parameter 526 below. . .
Parameter 526 introduced - Insert 1 if you have many barcodes (supermarket) and you want to speed up barcode entries than set this parameter to 1 - Please note that if you then want to search by description you will have to start the search with a space (spacebar).
Parameter 525 introduced -Insert 1 to always in quick stock analysis sort by date and not by cost for supplier analysis (SAHARA).
Now in Quick stock print you have an option to send to an Excel file (CSV) AGE analysis also of each stock item (current to 120 Days) - Handy tools for quick ordering ! ! ! (Sahara/Riya/Motoworld)
Parameter 524 introduced - Insert the fields you don't want to input in goods receiving (disable the field) 1=cost 2=Markup 3=selling 4=bin 5=disable edit button ->Example for use 234 (nikunj - Archien)
Parameter 523 introduced - Insert 1 for PLU Enhancement {(Riya Group Only)
Fixed non stock values in stock analysis report. Also fixed [VE in dispatch module.
Changes made 1 to 31 May 2021
Now if you have rise per size pricing in sizing stores you can insert [PS 32=150/34=200/36=250 in special parameters to auto work out rise per sizing selling structures. Please note your cost still has to be averaged according to all sizes in the grid. (Mr America)
Introduced multiple selections of export files using CTRL and click on the export list.
Toggle switch for quick web info deletions.
Parameter 522 introduced - Insert 1 to add an extra line on cash slip with LOGO after Document Details and Document number (SRP 350plus printers) (Ranks)
Parameter 521 introduced - Insert 1 plus access level if you don't allow any cash sales to go into a minus value on ending a document (Bob's) Example: 1**10
Changes made 1 to 30 April 2021
Parameter 520 introduced - Insert url info for Credit Card swipe machine (Zimbabwe Muhammed Mussa) Example : http://localhost:9111/api/requests
Parameter 519 introduced - Insert 1 not to print out deposits entered (Taxi Spares - Bashir)
Changes made 1 to 31 March 2021
Important notice for Botswana clients ! You will receive an auto prompt on the 1st of April 2021 to change your vat to 14% - you will have to insert 14BW ---> you can also manually change the vat rate by going into parameters and changing parameter 206 data to 14BW
Parameter 518 introduced - Insert 1 to do a woocommerce update every day *streetgym* after dashboard is triggered.
Parameter 316 re-introduced - Insert 1 if you only want code (Eg 2-10/1-100 etc) to print on cash slip and A4 only instead of part ref Insert 2 if only for quotations [IMPEX]/[RIYA]
Parameter 517 introduced - Insert 1 for Motalas only (Taxi rank branch) do not feed paper up in cash sales (custom).
Changes made 1 to 28 February 2021
For added security at your point of sale terminal we have moved the transfer of stock between branches to the exp button on top right of screen (MoveOn). You can also put an access code on Account Sales parameter 208 (1=**10) this way the Account Sales cannot be abused.
Now when delivery Note is being used you can generate labels for the number of cartons delivered. (you can design your own label on the carton)
Top Sales per customer now has an excel export (fubu)
Changes made 1 to 31 January 2021
Introduced reconstruction of a particular stock history analysis in Tools Menu - to be used if this file is ever currupted !
Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year ! ! !
Changes made 1 to 31 December 2020
Parameter 516 introduced - Insert 1 to use the ALL NEW N7z.exe file for compressing Data - If using make sure para 504 is not set !
Parameter 515 introduced - Insert how many months back storage has to be kept for cloud backup's if left black will use 12 months. (Blank is recommended)(crossover) e.g 2
Now if parameter 514 is set the system will create a document at Goods Receiving for all branches to update new codes created at Head Office !
Parameter 514 introduced - Insert company numbers where new stock codes (document files) must be created for update at ALL branches - MOTOZONE Sandeep Example 2/3/4/5
Parameter 513 introduced - Insert 1 to retain cost price in d-stock file (websync) for subwear only
Parameter 512 introduced - Insert 1 to disable date on receipts to default date add 2 to disable date goods receiving also *Nikunj Archien Hardware* Example :12
Parameter 511 introduced - Insert the DRIVE letters separated by / to use in woocommerce integration when multiple companies are on different drives on the same network - start with company 1 then to end company - Also set parameter 454 accordingly (Pema Lalla) Example C/G/N
In tools now next to Correct Dr/Cr'S aging you have correct stock aging also.
Changes made 1 to 30 November 2020
Three parameters introduced exclusively for Muhammed Mussa Zimbabwe.
Parameter 508 introduced - Input 1 to use US$ cost (COST TWO US$) on terminal for Muhammed Mussa Zimbabwe ONLY ! (stk-dis must have line 53 with Cost Two in it)
Parameter 509 introduced - Rate conversion from local currency to US$ for Muhammed Mussa Zimbabwe ONLY 1 (Just insert divisional value example 15)
Parameter 510 introduced - Rate conversion from US$ to local currency for Muhammed Mussa Zimbabwe ONLY 1 (Just insert mutiplaction value example 15)
Changes made to stk-dis file line 53 inserted COST US$
Notes for Muhammed Moosa:-
1) Create US$ currency companies on your Compubyte
2) For Each company that will be Running US currency set up the following Parameters on the PC :-
Parameter 468 - insert in parameter Data [2
Parameter 508 - insert in parameter Data 1
Parameter 243 - Insert the correct company where stocks are shared from !
*** All transactions will be done is US$
On normal terminals local currency
3) Parameter Set Parameter 509 and 510
Please note you can make a creditor invoice in us$ if you have a Creditors Account with a $ in the name of the account.
Now in Reports > Stock Analysis you will get a break down of sizes per group also.
Parameter 507 introduced - For Sanzaf outlets insert Journal Number (leave blank if journal number is 8470000) Eg Laudium 8450000
In Reports -> View Available export files a new sub menu exist to create counter creditors accounts when invoicing to Branches [A:
Changes made 1 to 31 October 2020
Parameter 506 introduced - Important:- Please insert a unique password for stand alone working PC's when SERVER is permanently down ! When SERVER comes up you can use the same password to restore from stand alone PC's
Many stores like supermarkets and spares shops have many terminals and all of them are dependent on the SERVER being alive all the time. Now if for any reason you have a SERVER crash ; you can set the PC to be a stand alone PC not dependent on the SERVER. This stand alone PC's will only do cash and account sales ONLY ! ! When the SERVER is restored you can restore all the Data from stand alone PC's back to the SERVER. . .
See the youtube video for how it works -> address: https://youtu.be/XhhzEjC9Lc8
Now when receiving an export file - it will check if that file already was accepted before and prompt you accordingly ! !
We have installed a major CLOUD server in South Africa(JHB) to handle all traffic for support and remote access using Rustdesk which will now appear on your desktop - it's 30% faster then Teamviewer and 40% faster than Anydesk.
Changes made September 2025
Parameter 685 Introduced - : Insert TopShopper API details Eg. Client_ID|Client_Secret|Url|POS_ID|STORE_ID
Changes made August 2025
Parameter 684 introduced - : [Rapture/Riya] insert for ai stock database all the company numbers and drives to update new stock items too (each country locations server) - Main company generating codes must be first. Example 1=W 2=G 3=Q
Changes made July 2025
Parameter 142 reworked - Enter 1 if you Do not allow a zero or minus value in quantity sold in POS Eg (Motovac Stores) USE [-AM IN DESCRIPTION TO ALLOW
Parameter 683 introduced : Insert 1 if in webcentral do not delete not allowed company files in web-central (puppies & perocili)
Parameter 682 introduced : Insert 1 to use Catalogue for hscodes Zimra/Finlink
Changes made June 2025
Parameter 681 introduced : Insert 1 if you using SAMS pos systems with extended screen (Dual screen) -> NOT IMPLEMENTED
Parameter 680 introduced : Insert Company numbers that this terminal is allowed to go into example [1][12][11] (CRossover)
Parameter 679 introduced : Zambia Revenue Authority - Insert Tpin|Branch ID |Device Serial Number|Https end point Example : 2001188640|001|BLU200188640|http://54.160.61.94:8080/sandboxvsdc1.0.7.5/
Parameter 678 introduced : Insert 1 if you a Duraset Control client using Special Parameters for number of labels needed to be printed.
Parameter 677 introduced : [new stock-catalogue (AI)] Insert from where stock-catalogue is to be copied from; for all locations -> Example: \\26.124.121.68\c /user:Admin 1234
Changes May 2025
Parameter 676 introduced : Insert ap drives according to Country location branches - Rapture insert like this (1)[NA-Co1]\\26.128.25.55\C /USER:Admin 1234|(2)[BW-Co1]\\26.128.25.57\C /USER:Admin 1234 <- where (1) is company name [NA-Column] is branch name \\ is ip on radmin or hamachi
Parameter 675 introduced : Insert 1 to USE new stock-catalogue (AI) - Rapture
Parameter 674 introduced : Insert Access code to Edit new stock-catalogue (AI) - Rapture
Changes April 2025
Parameter 512 modified to also able to disable discount on receipting - Insert 1 to disable date on receipts to default date add 2 to disable date also goods receiving or also add 3=disable discount prompt when receipting ---->*Nikunj Archien Hardware* Example :12
Changes March 2025
Parameter 673 introduced : Insert 1 to temporarily set number of terminals when viewing Sales
Parameter 476 modified to have exclusive of vat PRICE - Insert 1 to use ALL NEW Stationery and Email for Cash/Credit/Invoices/Quotations and Supplier Orders (logo-a4 must be created and parameter 212 set) - You can add a C to 1 if no print preview is required. Also add V if vat is exclusive on Invoice (CityHall)
Changes Made Jan-Feb 2025
Para 422 enhanced. Enter an Access Level code for Initiating Stock Capture/Take Form in Point of Sale Example **8 or **9 . If **10 is used blind stock mode is deactivated else always activated - Insert a D also if you want to display the blind stock code tick box always.
Parameter 672 Introduced : Insert Levy Percentage to charge on all Credit Notes. Eg 15
Parameter 671 Introduced : Insert 1 to not take promo price when a laybuy is made.
Changes Made December 2024
Parameter 670 Introduced : Insert different card payment methods Example Mascom/Orange Money/My Zaka to be ticked and analysed when card payment is made (Impex)
Parameter 669 Introduced : Insert group descriptions that's not to be placed in Menu Groups Page Example EQ/FINISHED PRODUCTS/CUTTELARY (restaurants)
Now you can have different messages at bottom of various documents for different companies; all you do is search for [Message] in special parameters and then enclose your message based on company number. Example 1==Banking Details : FNB Account Name:A.B.A.Bulbulia : Account Number:1234567890\3==Banking Details : Standard Bank Account Name:CompuByte Account Number:456789012\
Parameter 668 Introduced : Insert 1 to use shocking pink as background colour when invoicing from Head Office useful to identify quickly that you in the correct company (crossover)
Parameter 666 Introduced : Insert for restaurants what group numbers not to search in for PROFORMAS(ORDERS) Example [1][20][21][17]
For restaurants when using bill of materials ; you can introduce to your Recipe "FINISHED PRODUCTS" - all you need is create a group called "FINISHED PRODUCTS" in which you insert all you finished products like example patty's. Now you can insert the recipe items for making a patty example 100 gram mince ; green peppers; chilli red etc. Now in your Burger recipe you just link the patty to it. Remember to always GRN to Creditor called "Finished Products" the patty'ds when they are made. (this will then subtract all ingredients)
Changes Made November 2024
Parameter 667 Introduced : Insert 1 if product ids's in Shopify are 14 characters and not 13 as in mio mondo stores
Parameter 666 Introduced : Insert for restaurants what group numbers not to search in for PROFORMAS(ORDERS) Example [1][20][21][17]
Parameter 664 Introduced : Insert the FinLink (Zimra) endpoint url Example : http://localhost:3000/
Parameter 665 Introduced : Insert the FinlInk (Zimra) Device ID Example : 17917
Parameter 663 introduced : Insert 1 if in woocommerce you always want regular price and sale price too be the same and USE PROMO PRICE database 1 only - ONLY for brandsmegastores
Parameter 662 Introduced : Insert LPT: and number where YARD picking slip is to be printed (TimberCity-Motalas) Eg: LPT7:
Changes Made October 2024
Parameter 661 Introduced : Insert 1 if promotional price is available will be set on labels to sell price 2 (SAMS NAMIBIA)
Parameter 660 Introduced : Insert 1 to not ask for credit reason after ending document
Parameter 659 Introduced : Insert a 1 to match salesperson number with terminal number (each salesperson allocated his own terminal) used in conjunction with parameter 397 and salespersons passwords must be set (Masakane Spares Ismial)
Parameters 651 to 658 Introduced : For more SHOPIFY Company integrations
Parameter 650 Introduced : Insert 1 for Zambia Clients (Fiscalized)
Parameter 649 Introduced : Insert 1 to not swop drives in stock reports print for multi companies
Parameter 648 Introduced : Insert 1 if GST is used (Canada)
Changes Made September 2024
Parameter 647 Introduced : Insert company numbers separated by dash for which dashboard must be generated - Head Office first ONLY usable on a Cloud based network like AZURE (Crossover) Example : 1/3/5/6/7/22
Now you can have AI suggesting replenishing your stock (Including sizes) for the different branches you have - All you do is go to Stock reports and choose the group or groups you want; then tick "Replenish Branch Stocks" on top right - after grid is populated and you clicked on continue you will see the stockgrid - then just click on the bottom button called "Replenish"
Changes made August 2024
Parameter 646 Introduced : - Insert RFID Keonn upload url Eg:- https://itakane.keonn.com/advancloud/import/upload
Parameter 645 Introduced : - Insert RFID Keonm Access UserName|password|token Eg:basit|swuC3EpH|AllenEdwardspro
Parameter 644 Introduced : - Insert Access code to disable the all new screensaver (After 5 minutes of not use)
Parameter 643 Introduced : - Insert in woocommerce and shopify integration which databases to use only Example 1/4 will only use database 1 and 4 in webcentral.
Parameter 642 Introduced : - Insert 1 to not show "Selling price reduced" by column in POS
Parameter 641 Introduced : - Insert Global discounts based on quantity sold on document (Shoebloc) parameter 98 must also be set example >2=10 >5=25 >100=30
Parameter 640 Introduced : - Insert 1 to not display Cash Analysis on Transaction List (Rani)
Changes made July 2024
Parameter 639 Introduced :- Insert operator numbers in square brackets which will hide exports button (Top right of screen)- Shoebox --> Example [2][[6][10]
Parameter 638 Introduced :- Insert 1 if plus items allowed in Quotations (Timbercity) see also parameter 114
Parameter 637 Introduced :- Insert Password Level to Delete a laybuy (if left blank will used Level 10) Eg:**6 (will use level 6)
Parameter 634 introduced :-Insert 1 to use new ZIMRA stationery and REVMAX (M.Mussa)
Parameter 635 introduced :-Insert Company Headers (5 lines ) separated with | for use with new ZIMRA stationery and REVMAX (M.Mussa)
Parameter 636 introduced :-Insert Company Headers(2) (3 lines ) Vat Number | Tin | Customer Reference ; separated with | for use with new ZIMRA stationery and REVMAX (M.Mussa)
Changes made June 2024
Parameter 633 introduced :- Insert 1 if ftp usage must not include public_html in woocommerce
Parameter 632 introduced :- Insert 1 if you want in a multi branch environment allow branches to update all fields when transferring stocks between them.
If you now insert <BRA and next to it [NE in account name then no export file will be created Eg. <BRA[NE (Padu)
Parameter 631 introduced :- Number of characters to use for Description on Labels printing (Hashtech)
Parameter 630 introduced :- Insert 1 to use barcodes prints for DAK's (KZN) Example : 123456789001
Changes made May 2024
Introducing an new feature ; you can now if you selling Cars/Trailers/Trucks(vehicles) you will do a normal GRN and end the document. Now if you make any expenses on the vehicle you will do a GRN with the first item being the plu code for vehicle then at units you will insert a zero. Thereafter you can insert all the expense items on the vehicle. When you now end the GRN it will take all the expenses you made and add it to the cost of the vehicle. If you view the analysis of the vehicle it will show you all the expenses incurred.
Parameter 629 introduced :- Insert 1 if Vehicles (cars/trailers/trucks) are being sold and expenses incurred are added to cost of vehicle when GRN is made - Please note first line item must be vehicle code with zero quantity thereafter all items will be treated as expenses to the vehicle.
Parameter 628 introduced :- Insert 1 if you don't want to show Credited Before on reprints of Invoices when credit is made (Timbuild/Motala's)
Now in datagrid view in all reports column and row numbers displayed for use in AI generated reporting !
Changes made April 2024
Para 152 Modified :- ENTER Access Code used TO Disallow changing of a set discount (allow lower Discount but not higher than what's set in Discount Matrix )- Note:-Insert ** and Level access for .Net version Eg. **8 (You can now also insert <> next to **8 to disallow lower percentage also - Sandeep[Motozone])
Changes made March 2024
If you now insert [FO in special parameters when doing Overstock/Under-stock Report(RE-ORDER) - order will not be auto-updated. (Sandeep - Motozone)
Parameter 627 introduced :- Insert Number of days elapsed and Access Level to trigger when a Document is retrieved for a Credit to be issued : Example 7**9 (Hashtech/VallySpares)
Now you can tick Use H/O Cost at stock reports to get all your stock cost across all branches using Head Office cost. (Al-Capone)
Changes made February 2024
Parameter 626 introduced :- Insert 1 if [B boxes is used in TILES (Fred's Decor & Tile)
Changes made January 2024
Parameter 625 introduced :- Insert 1 to use Chinese slip with Chinese writing (parameter 402 must be set - also set parameter 548 to 1)
Changes made December 2023
Parameter 624 introduced :- Insert Loop values from Start to End in WebCentral Sync Example 4/6 (Crossover)
Parameter 623 introduced :- Insert 1 to use old upload of images for woocommerce (point-s)
Parameter 622 introduced :- Insert 1 to pool all documents to \MySql directory on Head Office Server (SHESHA)
Now by setting parameter 501 to 1 you can centralize all store websyncs to head office server ! Reduces lag on branch PC's
Changes made November 2023
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Parameter 621 introduced :- Insert 1 to disable all woo-commerce /shopify websites use for TESTING ONLY !!!
Parameter 620 introduced :- Insert 1 for (Only for streetgym/snk)no auto caps etc on website
Parameter 619 introduced :- Insert 1 to not check if background branch updater is in terminal 1 (not recommended) - Shoeworld
Changes made October 2023
Now in woocommerce and Shopify you can insert the weight of a product ; by inserted W:(and weight) in description of product Example : Test Product W:10.5 (BrandMegaSTores)
Parameter 618 introduced :- Insert 1 if in SHOPIFY you need type to be the third word in Categories Example : Vialli>Mens>T-shirt will choose t-shirt as type (BrandMegastores)
Changes made September 2023
Now you can send any INVOICE file to \EXPORTS by inserting <X next to name of Account
Now you can hover over the PLU Column on the display list of items in POS screen and it will give you the exclusive or inclusive of vat values.
Parameter 617 introduced :- Insert 1 to add vat rate onto labels for ex vat pricing - Insert 2 if only display lables to be printed (SAKYNO)
Parameter 616 Introduced :- custom
Parameter 615 Introduced :- (4.5 only) Insert User Name,Password and storeid for Engage Retail Loyalty Card Customers Example : Susanspaza|af1935c433c630b1c0d964a78b1dc6e5|636006 (*note Loyalty Customer name must have /(accountid))
We understand how a quick re-order report is important for you ; we have further enhanced this to auto set re-order levels for you based on months of sales. In STOCK REPORTS you have a tick box that will allow you to see stock that is below or above your re-order levels (OVERSTOCK/UNDERSTOCK Report).
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Parameter 614 introduced :- Insert 1 to use FONT B on thermal slip printers 0 to use FONT A (Xprinters)
Changes made August 2023
Parameter 613 introduced :- Insert 1 to not do stand-alone backup and also not use runner.exe (when no 3.5 framework exist or 4.5 used only)
Parameter 612 introduced :- Insert SSl-Mode for woocommerce if left blank will set as PREFERRED or insert each database beginning from Database 1 (modes are : PREFERRED/DISABLED/REQUIRED/VERIFY_CA/VERIFY_IDENTITY or - ) example:-;/PREFERED;/PREFERED;
Now in STOCK REPORTS you have a tick box that will allow you to see stock that is below or above your re-order levels (OVERSTOCK/UNDERSTOCK Report). Ensure that you have set these re-order levels - Motozone Botswana
Parameter 611 introduced :- Insert 1 if you want woocommerce to always insert new products into DRAFT first and not publish directly (Mr America)
Parameter 610 introduced :- Insert 1 to show adjustments totals in Transaction Files (Riya)
Parameter 609 introduced :- Insert 1 to not use woocommerce update using http access (Gabys)
Changes made June and July 2023
Parameter 608 introduced :- Insert the Operator numbers that can use the search option when only barcodes acceptance is enabled parameter 572 Example 1/2/3
Parameter 607 introduced :- Insert 1 if garbage is being printed after logo in cash slip when opening drawer (ShoeVally)
Now you can handle repairs efficiently by using menu item number 9 - will also conveniently print a label for the repairs brought in. (If using make sure you have the word Repair in your description (plus item))
Removed for congo customers rate and dollar at currency form. Also fixed a grn date bug when forwarded or backdated dates one end of document.
Changes May 2023
Parameter 606 introduced :- Insert the delay is in seconds before deleting errocheck file each second = 1000 eg:2000 (needed only in enviroments where error is generated on deletion of file) Sams Namibia
Parameter 599 introduced :- Insert 1 to sync new stock and edit stock to all branches in parameter 201 an average stock to cost accordingly - Please note each company must be mapped to the drive the company is IN in parameter 201.Consult Compubyte first before setting this parameter.- (Hashtech Computers)
Parameter 598 introduced :- Insert the specific group numbers only that stock is allowed on this terminal to be sold (must have a slash at the end) Example 30/ (no items from any group but 30 can be sold) Amaan Rani Congo
Fixed in GRN input Foreign cost calculations when dividing at cost input to get cost. (Farhaan)
Changes made March & April 2023
* * * Now no need to insert ` (backtick) when searching for a plu example you have a plu ADG601 and ADG601B - it will now list both items and auto choose the one you looking for.
* * * Also introduced a Supplier column in stock analysis - Thanks to Amaan from Congo Rani Group.
Parameter 597 introduced :- For Sakyno Outlets only --> Insert Access code level to allow account sale without payment at cash/credit card form. Eg **10
Parameter 596 introduced :- Insert 1 if this is a Sakyno Outlet having many debtors and autoreceipting on Invoice
Parameter 595 introduced :- Insert operator numbers who are not allowed to Open New Stock codes or Edit Codes Eg 1/2/5
When choosing multiple invoices to reprint ; you can now auto divert prints to pdf files in \pdf directory. Useful when you want to email a batch of invoices.
Now you can directly make a receipt after and account invoice ! Just insert an R after number of copies.
Parameter 594 intoduced :- Insert 1 to encrypt all .exp (export branch files) - Rani Congo (Amaan)
Changes made February 2023
Parameter 593 introduced :- Insert company numbers seperated by / to update to when creating new codes at head office (ONLY FOR AZURE CLOUD) - Example 1/2/3/4/5
Parameter 592 introduced :- Your default company number in an Azure Cload setup
Parameter 591 introduced :- Insert 1 to disable the carried forward number from proforma to order field when invoicing (Futuristic)
For FUTURISTIC ; now if you insert an equal sign after the order number you can indicate where the order was delivered (will then store to all reports in catalogue field) Example S12345=DURBAN
Introduced in promo-price quantity for promo items Example promo price is 100 and you only want to sell 20 units on this price you will insert 100=20 at promo price.
If you using AZURE Cloud you must have now a file called AZURE in datadrive \programs
Parameter 590 introduced - Insert 1 to also search in Catalogue field for plu references (existing) when inserting new code. - Hashtech
Changes made January 2023
Parameter 589 introduced - Insert 1 to prompt for VAT RATE in re-prints for Botswana Clients.
Wishing You a Happy and Prosperous New Year ! ! !
Changes made December 2022
Parameter 588 introduced :- Insert 1 to display sku and description on web orders layout default is SKU and Size (woocommerce)
We now fully using Artificial Intelligence (OpenAI.com) in our reporting - You will see in all DataGRID views a button labled "ALL NEW! Excel View" - you just click on it and presto you will get a fully formatted and filtered report on all data from the date range you selected" - Feel free to enhance the capabilties of the AI.
Changes made November 2022
Parameter 587 introduced :- Insert the quantity in stock value before a shopify product is updated to shopify site Eg:4 Any item less than four will not be updated(crossover)
Parameter 586 introduced :- Insert 1 use first item in webcatogory as vendor - shopify (crossover)
Parameter 583 introduced :- <BRA> Insert 1 to not update stock age analysis when transfering to inter-branch (current 30 60 days etc) Insert 2 to also exclude from Head Office - Hashtech
Parameter 584 introduced :- [*A*] Insert 2ND SHOPIFY url Example:- Https://mystore.myshopify.com/download (Must insert *6 or *46 in description of item - *46 adds the stock item to both shopify accounts - Crossover
Parameter 585 introduced :- [*A*] Insert 2ND SHOPIFY admin api Access Token
Changes made September/October 2022
After five years of development CompuByte becomes available on Windows AZURE CLOUD !!!!
Now all your branches could be directly linked to your own AZURE CLOUD server - 5TB solid state hard drive space (We hosting with Microsoft Data Centres in JHB and with redundancy in CapeTown); no need for hamachi/radmin or any other VPN or on interbranch data transfers ! ! ! - We made it happen for as little as R200 per month per branch. Setup and installation cost once off for 2 to 10 branches R5000 each additional branch just R500. This is a must solution for multi branch companies. Please note data latency is depended on your netework speed ; you must have atleast a 10MB speed internet access. CompuByte is now FULLY WINDOWS CLOUD based - this means you can be anywhere in the world as long as you have compubyte installed on your laptop you have access to all your branches in real time. CompuByte is also fully hybrid now so if your internet is down you can switch over to your local drive and continue working
Now hows that for innovation ! ! !Parameter 582 introduced :- Insert vat relationships with companies (new IBT transfers) Example 1TO2=VE/8TO9=E/9TO1=E (Always seperate each relationship with a / (slash)
Parameter 579 introduced :- Insert 1 not to run DASHBOARD from background branch updater.
Changes made 1 to 31 August 2022
Now you can sell consignment stock you received from a supplier and monitor the sales of it. All you do is open an Creditors Account and next to the creditors name you insert *C then you receive the stock as you would usually do but you must make sure that you also have a *C somewhere in the description of the stock item. If you then want to see what was sold etc you choose reports then at the right of Creditors Age Report you will get the consignment report. (Al-Capone)
Parameter 578 introduced :- Insert 1 to to merge all stock items that are linked "(" in stock print out to show "(Total Single Units" - GrowMore
Now SHOPIFY integration fully supported on CompuByte (Please call for cost of API)
Parameter 580 introduced :- [*A*] Insert SHOPIFY url Example:- Https://mystore.myshopify.com/download (Must insert *4 or *4AB in description of item - AB adds the stock item to main database and SHOPIFY) - SNK Showroom
[*A*] Insert SHOPIFY admin api Access Toking
Parameter 581 introduced :- [*A*] Insert SHOPIFY admin api Access Token
Parameter 577 introduced :- Insert the company numbers that can send(export) images(Pics) of products accross branches - seperate with forward slash Eample 1/3/7 - used in conjuctions with parameter 555 (new branch transfers). Please note if not set only Head Office can send images(pics). (Al Capone)
Changes made 1 to 31 July 2022
Introduced Parameters 600-605 for third webserver (Shesha - recess kids)
600-WooCommerce integration (Third Database) Using *3 in Description :- Insert Db Connect details (found in wp-config) example:server='dedi395.jnb3.host-h.net';userid='compuammry_374';password='TestPos1234';database='compuammry_wpde28';Allow Zero Datetime=true;
601-WooCommerce integration (Third Database) Using *3 in Description :- Insert Base woocommerce Url Keys (available from wp site-> WooCommerce->Settings->Advance->REST API)(pipe | seperated) example:https://compubyte-pos-pointofsale.co.za ... 8dc24399a5
602-WooCommerce integration (Third Database) Using *3 in Description :- Insert Wordpress Keys (pipe | seperated) example:https://compubyte-pos-pointofsale.co.za ... zeemah0703
603-WooCommerce integration (Third Database) Using *3 in Description :- Insert Location keys for ftp files for images (pipe | seperated) example:ftp://compubyte-pos-pointofsale.co.za/p ... estPos1234
604-WooCommerce integration (Third Database) Using *3 in Description :- Insert Location for images http example:https://compubyte-pos-pointofsale.co.za ... ductImage/
605-WooCommerce integration - Insert database prefix for database three (*3)
Important notes regarding using mutiple websites and servers :- If you insert a A after *2 or *3 - The program will auto update this product to all the sites. If you insert a B after A example *3AB then it will not publish to database two (SHESHA) only to 1 and 3.
Parameter 576 introduced :- Insert 1 to auto go to to PLU after a cash sales used in SUPERMARKETS (Rani growmore)
Parameter 575 introduced :- Insert the branch(company) number where you receiving an export file which must not change selling price at receiving branch (MOVEON)
Now from the POS you can do HAMPER selection using from Stock Reports - (Hampers) Bill of Materials - You first have to set parameter 396 to 1 then create a code for the Hamper and its price (no cost) after which you will insert all the hamper items. At units you will insert quantity and selling price zero. If you inseert a * at selling price then that item will be a varience.
Example : the variences are for drinks as :-
Coke [A
Coke Lite [A
Fanta grape [A
Fanta Orange [A
For Biscuits
Marie [B
Bakers romany [B
The square bracket [A and [B is to demarkate the group of varience choice. So if you ring up a Hamper at the POS you will be presented with a selection of the varience items which you can tick off.
Parameter 574 introduced :- Enter Access code level for Manage Link Codes Example **10 (Aman Congo)
Parameter 573 introduced :- Enter 1 if you need cash drops on till
Parameter 572 introduced :- Enter 1 to only allow barcodes in POS (GrowMore)
Try out our all new stock tree view editor from Stock Reports (Compliments of the Rani Group of Companies).
Now also all cashups are stored and from one terminal you could cashup all terminals !
Parameter 571 introduced :- Enter Access level to Access Stock Tree View Edit Eg:**10
Changes made 1 to 30 June 2022
Parameter 570 introduced :- Insert 1 to not prompt for NEW SAP crystal reports installation.
Now you can have up to a 1000 label templates !
Changes made 1 to 31 May 2022
Parameter 569 introduced :- Insert level password and dash operator number to include in startup file when PC is starting up to auto login to CompuByte (eg **10-1) - Please also ensure that network setup is SETUP in login screen
Parameter 568 introduced :- Insert 1 to suppress prompting of stock levels in Quotations when parameter 198 is set to disallow items not in stock.
Parameter 567 introduced :- Insert 1 for websync for snkshowroom (shopify) ** must be in description
Parameter 566 introduced :- Insert 1 not to show percentage markup on Good Receiving note GRN
Parameter 565 introduced :- WooCommerce integration - Insert database prefix for database two (*2) (wp is used by NBA Shehsa)
Parameter 564 introduced :- Insert 1 to enable searches via group names too
Parameter 563 Introduced :- Insert 1 to disable the display of Unallocated amounts in Goods Receiving (King Spares)
Changes Made 1 to 30 April 2022
If next to a group name you insert [NS] then in that group only when an item is sold it won't allow it to go into a minus quantity (Rani Group).
It is now also possible to search stock items at plu prompt with group name. Example if you have a group called Filters then you just insert filters and all the filters will be listed or you could insert fil+z84 and only filters with z84 will display. Also an important new feauture introduced which increases the items listed on search display by using the Ctrl key when the list is displayed.
Parameter 562 introduced :-When searching on PLU how many items must it search and list - If left blank it will search 100 items (fastest) or A for ALL (SLOWEST) (Insert number Eg:500) ---> Please remember if you press the Ctrl key when the list is viewed it will also auto incresae the list.
Parameter 561 introduced :- Insert 1 to merge all items on invoice that has the same plu (RaniGroup)
Parameter 560 introduced :- Insert 1 to hide totals on stock print grid. (Taxi Spares)
Parameter 559 introduced :- Insert 1 to hide cost in Cash Sale Database and Debtors accounts viewing - 2 for sales Also.
From Tools->Increase cost and selling prices->Dump Promos/fields to Excel via search . . . You have an option to dump your Promotions or any other fields info to Excel.
From tools -> Update cost and selling prices you have another four sub menu items to create or updates selling prices or fields accross Branches.
Parameter 558 introduced :- Insert Access code level **10 etc to Update/Create Selling Prices and other fields Accross branches.
Parameter 557 introduced :- Insert W to use web categories from a drop down list when doing GRN's add password as required next to W (Alcapone)
Changes Made 1 to 31 March 2022
Introducing time analysis on Sales in Cash and Account transactions in Reports --> Just click on the yellow buttom called Time Analysis and see a full analysis of sales you did per hour and number of sales with value for the period choosen. A very handy Tool for Analysing sale trends - Specail Thanks to the Rani Group of Companies for initiating this.
Parameter 556 introduced : - Insert 1 if Head Office Branch Account (Dr) must be Invoiced when between branches transfers are done - (Crossover)
Parameter 555 introduced :- Insert 1 if ALL new (IBT) transfers between branches is to be used ! (Crossover) - Before using this parameter make sure that all old exports have been retrieved at all locations and that you have consulted with CompuByte Support staff.
Now [DQ can also be used with a percentage discount on selling price by inserting [DQ%
Example of the special parameter of a stock code [DQ% 2-10=10/11-20=15/21-20000=20] <- This will change the selling price based on quantity 2-10 will be 10% = quantity 11-20 will be 15% disocunt . . .etc
Changes Made 1 to 28 February 2022
Parameter 554 introduced :- Insert Access code level to Convert a Quotation to another document Eg:**8 (Bafana Hardware)
Now at day end you have a stock and data integrity option. Will check if all data is accurate.
Changes Made 1 to 31 January 2022
Modified parameter 212 to use logo on A4 paper based on terminal number (Nikunj)
Parameter 212 :- STA] INSERT 1 TO USE LOGO-A4.JPG from \PROGRAMS directory on A4 paper -- add a C in here if you dont want a preview of document - also a C on it's own will disable print preview. Add 1 LOGO to use another logo based on company number e.g. LOGO-1.JPG for company 1 LOGO-2.JPG for company2 ---- Now you can add a T for using logo's based on terminal number Eg. logo-1 for terminal 1 logo-3 for terminal 3.
Introduced three more access levels for Good Receiving :-
Parameter 551 :- Insert password level to open new Creditors in Goods Receiving Eg:**8
Parameter 552 :- Insert password level to Edit new Creditors Goods Receiving Eg:**8
Parameter 553 :- Insert password level to View new Creditors Goods Receiving Eg:**8
When using link codes in the POS programs and inserting in special parameters [LQ=1-1X1>100/2-1X2>300] etc you can now just use the selling price in the stock database by changing the formulae to [LQ=1-1X1>S/2-1X2>S]
Introduced fingerprint reader for Employee Management and Operators.
Now when batch processing Account Payments you can directly search for a Document Number being paid by inserting a minus plus the document number.
Changes made 1 to 31 December 2021
Parameter 550 introduced :- Insert 1 if you do more CARD Sales then CASH SALES - will speed up document end processing for CARD sales (Perocili)
Parameter 549 introduced :- Insert 1 to display SHIFT CLOSE button on top right of screen (Express Maun)
Now on the right of the day end from Main Menu you can choose to OPEN a SHIFT or CLOSE a SHIFT - If you run a convenience store that has many shift operators you can now use the shift options to manage what was sold only in a particular shift and manage the shift cash ups from there.
Parameter 548 introduced :- Insert 1 to print Cash Slip with three lines 1) Description 2) Plu-code 3) Quantity (Bafana Hardware)
Parameter 547 introduced :- Insert 1 to not open cash draw other then when cash payment method is chosen.
Martin's tyres changed quantity separator on stationery.
Changes made 1 to 30 November 2021
Parameter 546 introduced :- Insert Drive letter with colon where spooler file is kept \compu-spool (Ramco) leave blank if spooler computer is using default data drive.
Parameter 545 introduced :- Insert 1 if on this terminal you want to sent a delivery note for printing on another terminal that has the new spooling on (Ramco).
Parameter 544 introduced :- Insert 1 if you a subwear outlet and using websync for shopify (creates d-stock/d-stock1/d-stock2(csv) files)
Now with the parameter below you don't need to share your laser printer (a4) ; you just set the terminal with the laser printer with 1 and all the other terminals to 2.
Parameter 543 introduced :- Insert 1 to make this terminal a print spooler for all A4 Documents to a laser printer - Insert 2 if this terminal is to send all A4 documents to the spooler receiving terminal. (files are kept on server \compu-spool and deleted once printed)
Changes made 1 to 30 October 2021
If discount percentage is based on quantity told you can now in special parameters add a [A] OR [Q] TO to exclude for Account sales or Quotations.
Example of the special parameter of a stock code [DQ 50-99=-2/100-149=-5/150-20000=-10][A][Q]
Now at the account details you can search on database using telephone number in debtors and database.
Anydesk now on online support !
Introduced parameter 542 - Insert stock codes separated by slashes of which an analysis should be printed on Till Slip on Cash Up (DayEnd) - Example 5-4/6-1/3-100 (Impex Botswana)
Changes made 1 to 30 September 2021
Introduced parameter 541 - Insert 1 to force usage of pos-upd.exe and old crystal reports (not recommended)
A new version of crystal reports for 64bit machines will be auto downloaded. Please make sure that you do install this update and the newest version of Crystal Reports - don't abort the installation.
Introduced Parameter 540 - Insert 1 to not allow further discount at end of document if line items have a discount (Nikunj)
Introduced Parameter 539 - Insert 2 to backup too \back-m on flash and removal drives (not recommended)
Five new parameters introduced for woo-commerce second SQL server (Alcapone stores only)
Parameters 534-538.
The two parameters below (532/533) can be set if you inserting an = (equal sign) at PLU prompt to get an input box.
Parameter 532 introduced - Insert Level Access code to use "=" in PLU > Eg:**10
Parameter 533 introduced - Insert Level Access code to Edit items when using "=" in PLU > Eg:**10
Note is you edit the = items in plu.txt then if you insert Note:# then you will be prompted to insert a note ONLY : Also in edit of plu.txt you can use [1-1] to auto use plu code 1-1 or "/" or "//"
Now at month end a back up is done to \back-m\MonthEndFiles
Changes made 1 to 31 August 2021
Parameter 531 introduced - Insert 1 to use UMS integration (Rani/Grow More Stores ONLY)
Better error handling !
Changes made 1 to 31 July 2021
Parameter 530 introduced - Insert 2 if you need to retain cost as selling price in exporting files <BRA10) etc CROSSOVER only
Parameter 529 introduced - Insert 1 to print barcode at bottom of document number on SAMPOS printers (or similar)
Parameter 528 introduced - Insert 1 to analyse supplier orders and customer orders in sizing form insert **10 next to 1 for level 10 access when not booked (Crossover)
Changes made 1 to 30 June 2021
Parameter 527 introduced - Insert 1 to disable printing of pictures on new stationery (A4) RptInvoice.rpt
Very important update for SUPERMARKETS ! ! ! Increases input speed via scanners to 200% - See parameter 526 below. . .
Parameter 526 introduced - Insert 1 if you have many barcodes (supermarket) and you want to speed up barcode entries than set this parameter to 1 - Please note that if you then want to search by description you will have to start the search with a space (spacebar).
Parameter 525 introduced -Insert 1 to always in quick stock analysis sort by date and not by cost for supplier analysis (SAHARA).
Now in Quick stock print you have an option to send to an Excel file (CSV) AGE analysis also of each stock item (current to 120 Days) - Handy tools for quick ordering ! ! ! (Sahara/Riya/Motoworld)
Parameter 524 introduced - Insert the fields you don't want to input in goods receiving (disable the field) 1=cost 2=Markup 3=selling 4=bin 5=disable edit button ->Example for use 234 (nikunj - Archien)
Parameter 523 introduced - Insert 1 for PLU Enhancement {(Riya Group Only)
Fixed non stock values in stock analysis report. Also fixed [VE in dispatch module.
Changes made 1 to 31 May 2021
Now if you have rise per size pricing in sizing stores you can insert [PS 32=150/34=200/36=250 in special parameters to auto work out rise per sizing selling structures. Please note your cost still has to be averaged according to all sizes in the grid. (Mr America)
Introduced multiple selections of export files using CTRL and click on the export list.
Toggle switch for quick web info deletions.
Parameter 522 introduced - Insert 1 to add an extra line on cash slip with LOGO after Document Details and Document number (SRP 350plus printers) (Ranks)
Parameter 521 introduced - Insert 1 plus access level if you don't allow any cash sales to go into a minus value on ending a document (Bob's) Example: 1**10
Changes made 1 to 30 April 2021
Parameter 520 introduced - Insert url info for Credit Card swipe machine (Zimbabwe Muhammed Mussa) Example : http://localhost:9111/api/requests
Parameter 519 introduced - Insert 1 not to print out deposits entered (Taxi Spares - Bashir)
Changes made 1 to 31 March 2021
Important notice for Botswana clients ! You will receive an auto prompt on the 1st of April 2021 to change your vat to 14% - you will have to insert 14BW ---> you can also manually change the vat rate by going into parameters and changing parameter 206 data to 14BW
Parameter 518 introduced - Insert 1 to do a woocommerce update every day *streetgym* after dashboard is triggered.
Parameter 316 re-introduced - Insert 1 if you only want code (Eg 2-10/1-100 etc) to print on cash slip and A4 only instead of part ref Insert 2 if only for quotations [IMPEX]/[RIYA]
Parameter 517 introduced - Insert 1 for Motalas only (Taxi rank branch) do not feed paper up in cash sales (custom).
Changes made 1 to 28 February 2021
For added security at your point of sale terminal we have moved the transfer of stock between branches to the exp button on top right of screen (MoveOn). You can also put an access code on Account Sales parameter 208 (1=**10) this way the Account Sales cannot be abused.
Now when delivery Note is being used you can generate labels for the number of cartons delivered. (you can design your own label on the carton)
Top Sales per customer now has an excel export (fubu)
Changes made 1 to 31 January 2021
Introduced reconstruction of a particular stock history analysis in Tools Menu - to be used if this file is ever currupted !
Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year ! ! !
Changes made 1 to 31 December 2020
Parameter 516 introduced - Insert 1 to use the ALL NEW N7z.exe file for compressing Data - If using make sure para 504 is not set !
Parameter 515 introduced - Insert how many months back storage has to be kept for cloud backup's if left black will use 12 months. (Blank is recommended)(crossover) e.g 2
Now if parameter 514 is set the system will create a document at Goods Receiving for all branches to update new codes created at Head Office !
Parameter 514 introduced - Insert company numbers where new stock codes (document files) must be created for update at ALL branches - MOTOZONE Sandeep Example 2/3/4/5
Parameter 513 introduced - Insert 1 to retain cost price in d-stock file (websync) for subwear only
Parameter 512 introduced - Insert 1 to disable date on receipts to default date add 2 to disable date goods receiving also *Nikunj Archien Hardware* Example :12
Parameter 511 introduced - Insert the DRIVE letters separated by / to use in woocommerce integration when multiple companies are on different drives on the same network - start with company 1 then to end company - Also set parameter 454 accordingly (Pema Lalla) Example C/G/N
In tools now next to Correct Dr/Cr'S aging you have correct stock aging also.
Changes made 1 to 30 November 2020
Three parameters introduced exclusively for Muhammed Mussa Zimbabwe.
Parameter 508 introduced - Input 1 to use US$ cost (COST TWO US$) on terminal for Muhammed Mussa Zimbabwe ONLY ! (stk-dis must have line 53 with Cost Two in it)
Parameter 509 introduced - Rate conversion from local currency to US$ for Muhammed Mussa Zimbabwe ONLY 1 (Just insert divisional value example 15)
Parameter 510 introduced - Rate conversion from US$ to local currency for Muhammed Mussa Zimbabwe ONLY 1 (Just insert mutiplaction value example 15)
Changes made to stk-dis file line 53 inserted COST US$
Notes for Muhammed Moosa:-
1) Create US$ currency companies on your Compubyte
2) For Each company that will be Running US currency set up the following Parameters on the PC :-
Parameter 468 - insert in parameter Data [2
Parameter 508 - insert in parameter Data 1
Parameter 243 - Insert the correct company where stocks are shared from !
*** All transactions will be done is US$
On normal terminals local currency
3) Parameter Set Parameter 509 and 510
Please note you can make a creditor invoice in us$ if you have a Creditors Account with a $ in the name of the account.
Now in Reports > Stock Analysis you will get a break down of sizes per group also.
Parameter 507 introduced - For Sanzaf outlets insert Journal Number (leave blank if journal number is 8470000) Eg Laudium 8450000
In Reports -> View Available export files a new sub menu exist to create counter creditors accounts when invoicing to Branches [A:
Changes made 1 to 31 October 2020
Parameter 506 introduced - Important:- Please insert a unique password for stand alone working PC's when SERVER is permanently down ! When SERVER comes up you can use the same password to restore from stand alone PC's
Many stores like supermarkets and spares shops have many terminals and all of them are dependent on the SERVER being alive all the time. Now if for any reason you have a SERVER crash ; you can set the PC to be a stand alone PC not dependent on the SERVER. This stand alone PC's will only do cash and account sales ONLY ! ! When the SERVER is restored you can restore all the Data from stand alone PC's back to the SERVER. . .
See the youtube video for how it works -> address: https://youtu.be/XhhzEjC9Lc8
Now when receiving an export file - it will check if that file already was accepted before and prompt you accordingly ! !