System Users Guide

System Users Guide
Microsoft Dynamics GP
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Warranty disclaimer
Microsoft Corporation disclaims any warranty regarding the sample code contained in this documentation, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Use of this product is covered by a license agreement provided with the software product. If you have any questions, please call the Microsoft Dynamics GP Customer Assistance Department at 800-456-0025 (in the U.S. or Canada) or +1-701-281-6500.
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Publication date
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Whats in this manual...................................................................................................................................2 Symbols and conventions ............................................................................................................................2 Resources available from the Help menu..................................................................................................3 Send us your documentation comments ...................................................................................................4
Part 1: The basics................................................................................................................................. 6

Chapter 1: Microsoft Dynamics GP documentation ............................................ 7
System documentation.................................................................................................................................7 Printable manuals .........................................................................................................................................7 Using printable manuals..............................................................................................................................8 Finding specific information .......................................................................................................................8 Copying sections of text to modify ............................................................................................................8 Using help ......................................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2: Using Microsoft Dynamics GP ................................................................... 11

System integration ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Logging in to and quitting Microsoft Dynamics GP .............................................................................12 The Microsoft Dynamics GP application window.................................................................................14
Chapter 3: Navigation ................................................................................................................... 17

Overview of the navigation pane .............................................................................................................17 Customizing the navigation pane ............................................................................................................18 Area pages....................................................................................................................................................19 Toolbars ........................................................................................................................................................19 Customizing toolbars .................................................................................................................................20 Microsoft Dynamics GP search overview ...............................................................................................22
Chapter 4: Lists ................................................................................................................................... 23

List overview ...............................................................................................................................................23 Displaying a list...........................................................................................................................................25 Filtering a list ...............................................................................................................................................25 Creating a list view .....................................................................................................................................26 Customizing a list view..............................................................................................................................26 List personalizations...................................................................................................................................28 Exporting list results to Microsoft Excel...............................................................................................28
Chapter 5: Business Analyzer................................................................................................. 29

Business Analyzer overview .....................................................................................................................29 Business Analyzer actions for reports......................................................................................................30 Selecting user settings for Business Analyzer ........................................................................................31 Selecting report settings for Business Analyzer .....................................................................................31 Assigning reports to contacts ....................................................................................................................32 Displaying a list with Business Analyzer................................................................................................33
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Displaying reports in Business Analyzer ................................................................................................34 Reloading reports in Business Analyzer..................................................................................................34
Chapter 6: Home pages ................................................................................................................ 37

Home pages overview................................................................................................................................37 Selecting your home page role..................................................................................................................38 Changing your home page role ................................................................................................................39 Customizing your home page...................................................................................................................40 Customizing the Business Analyzer area on your home page ............................................................40 Setting up My Reports on your home page ............................................................................................41 Customizing the My Reports area on your home page ........................................................................42 Customizing the Quick Links area on your home page........................................................................43 Customizing the To Do area on your home page................................................................................... 44
Chapter 7: Microsoft Dynamics GP windows ......................................................... 45

Opening a window .....................................................................................................................................45 Data entry fields ..........................................................................................................................................46 Primary windows .......................................................................................................................................47 Task windows ..............................................................................................................................................49 Scrolling windows ......................................................................................................................................50 Lookup windows ........................................................................................................................................51 Advanced lookups......................................................................................................................................52 Note windows .............................................................................................................................................53 Checklist windows .....................................................................................................................................54
Chapter 8: User preferences ................................................................................................... 55

Customizing user preferences...................................................................................................................55 Changing your display ..............................................................................................................................56 Changing your user password..................................................................................................................57 Modifying AutoComplete options ...........................................................................................................57 Modifying the user date.............................................................................................................................58 Modifying Workflow alert settings ..........................................................................................................59 Delegating Workflow tasks........................................................................................................................60
Chapter 9: Shortcut navigation ............................................................................................ 61

Shortcuts overview .....................................................................................................................................61 Default shortcuts.........................................................................................................................................62 Creating shortcuts.......................................................................................................................................62 Creating shortcuts to Microsoft Dynamics GP windows......................................................................62 Creating shortcuts to SmartList favorites................................................................................................63 Creating shortcuts to macros.....................................................................................................................64 Creating shortcuts to web pages...............................................................................................................65 Creating external shortcuts........................................................................................................................65 Renaming shortcuts ....................................................................................................................................66 Creating a new shortcut folder .................................................................................................................66 Creating custom keyboard shortcuts .......................................................................................................67 Deleting shortcuts and folders ..................................................................................................................67
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Chapter 10: Keyboard shortcuts .......................................................................................... 69

Menu bar and toolbar keyboard shortcuts..............................................................................................69 Microsoft Dynamics GP application window keyboard shortcuts .....................................................69 Window navigation keyboard shortcuts .................................................................................................70 Tools keyboard shortcuts ...........................................................................................................................70 Window-specific keyboard shortcuts.......................................................................................................71 Other common keyboard shortcuts..........................................................................................................72
Part 2: Microsoft software integration ............................................................... 74

Chapter 11: Workflow .................................................................................................................... 75
Workflow overview ....................................................................................................................................75 Benefits of using Workflow .......................................................................................................................76 Accessing Workflow in Microsoft Dynamics GP ...................................................................................76 Viewing a list of your tasks .......................................................................................................................77 Acting on a task...........................................................................................................................................77
Chapter 12: Letter Writing Assistant............................................................................... 79

Overview of the Letter Writing Assistant................................................................................................79 Preparing a letter.........................................................................................................................................79 Creating a letter template ..........................................................................................................................80 Modifying a letter template.......................................................................................................................81 Deleting a letter template...........................................................................................................................82 Renaming a letter template .......................................................................................................................82
Chapter 13: MapPoint integration ..................................................................................... 85

MapPoint overview ....................................................................................................................................85 Setting up MapPoint integration ..............................................................................................................85 Displaying a map showing a location......................................................................................................85
Chapter 14: Unified Communications ............................................................................ 87

Presence overview ......................................................................................................................................87 Lync actions for Microsoft Dynamics GP ................................................................................................87 Lync action for Business Analyzer ...........................................................................................................89 Entering messenger addresses ..................................................................................................................89
Part 3: Working with Microsoft Dynamics GP ......................................... 92

Chapter 15: Cards.............................................................................................................................. 93
Overview of cards.......................................................................................................................................93 Entering card information .........................................................................................................................93 Entering Internet information ...................................................................................................................94 Assigning Reporting Services reports to a master record.....................................................................95
Chapter 16: System and company reports ................................................................. 97

System and company report summary....................................................................................................97 Specifying system and company report options ....................................................................................98
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Chapter 17: Transactions and batches ...................................................................... 101

Individual transactions ..........................................................................................................................101 Batches of transactions .............................................................................................................................101 Batch requirements and approval options ............................................................................................102 Batch verification and approval..............................................................................................................103 Batches without approval options..........................................................................................................103 Batch statuses.............................................................................................................................................104 Interrupted transactions...........................................................................................................................106
Chapter 18: Reminders and tasks ................................................................................... 107

Creating a task...........................................................................................................................................107 Viewing the task list .................................................................................................................................109 Setting up predefined reminders............................................................................................................109 Creating customized reminders.............................................................................................................. 110 Viewing reminders.................................................................................................................................... 111 Acting on a reminder................................................................................................................................ 112
Chapter 19: Document attachments .............................................................................. 115

Attachment icon ........................................................................................................................................ 115 Document attachments for master records and transactions ............................................................. 115 Deleting a document attachment from a master record or transaction ............................................ 116 Using the Document Attachment Management window................................................................... 116 Sending attachments in email ................................................................................................................. 118 Deleting attachments using the Document Attachment File Utility ................................................. 119
Chapter 20: Macros ...................................................................................................................... 121

Macros overview.......................................................................................................................................121 Recording a macro ....................................................................................................................................121 Recording a data entry step.....................................................................................................................122 Playing a macro.........................................................................................................................................123
Chapter 21: Inquiries and audit trails .......................................................................... 125

Accessing information using an inquiry window................................................................................125 Using the Go To menu..............................................................................................................................126 Performing an audit trail inquiry ...........................................................................................................127 Tracing the audit trail ...............................................................................................................................128 Audit trail codes........................................................................................................................................129 Printing an audit trail report ...................................................................................................................129
Chapter 22: Posting in Microsoft Dynamics GP ................................................ 131

Transaction-level and batch-level posting.............................................................................................131 Posting methods for batches ...................................................................................................................132 Posting an individual batch.....................................................................................................................132 Posting batches within a series ...............................................................................................................133 Posting batches using master posting....................................................................................................134 Batch posting recovery overview ...........................................................................................................135 Continuing an interrupted batch............................................................................................................136
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Continuing a batch posted with errors ..................................................................................................136 Interrupted transactions...........................................................................................................................137
Part 4: Reporting in Microsoft Dynamics GP......................................... 140

Chapter 23: Reporting in Microsoft Dynamics GP .......................................... 141
Types of reports .........................................................................................................................................141 Report lists .................................................................................................................................................142 My Reports list ..........................................................................................................................................143
Chapter 24: Report Writer reports .................................................................................. 145

Standard Report Writer reports ..............................................................................................................145 Report options ...........................................................................................................................................145 Creating report groups.............................................................................................................................146 Creating and printing combined report groups ...................................................................................147 Report types, destinations, and formats................................................................................................147 Mailing reports ..........................................................................................................................................149 Reporting multicurrency information ...................................................................................................151
Chapter 25: SmartList ................................................................................................................ 153

Overview of SmartList .............................................................................................................................153 Searching Microsoft Dynamics GP records...........................................................................................154 Defining search criteria ............................................................................................................................156 SmartList favorites....................................................................................................................................157 Creating SmartList favorites....................................................................................................................158 Deleting SmartList favorites....................................................................................................................160 Printing or exporting search results .......................................................................................................160 Changing the columns displayed in a view..........................................................................................161 Organizing information in the SmartList window ..............................................................................161 Creating export solutions.........................................................................................................................162 Exporting search results to Excel or Word ............................................................................................163 Setting up SmartList options...................................................................................................................163
Chapter 26: SmartList Designer ....................................................................................... 165

Overview of SmartList Designer ............................................................................................................165 Parts of the SmartList Designer ..............................................................................................................166 Calculated fields........................................................................................................................................168 Creating a SmartList for suggested items .............................................................................................169 Modifying the Suggested Items SmartList............................................................................................172 Creating a filter for the Suggested Items SmartList.............................................................................178
Chapter 27: Word template maintenance ................................................................ 181

Assigning a template to a company or companies ..............................................................................181 Assigning a default template to a report ...............................................................................................182 Assigning a Word template to customers..............................................................................................183 Assigning a Word template to vendors .................................................................................................185 Modifying a Word template ....................................................................................................................186 Adding a template ....................................................................................................................................186
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Renaming a template................................................................................................................................187 Removing a template from a company assignment ............................................................................187 Removing a template assignment from customers..............................................................................188 Removing a template assignment from vendors .................................................................................188 Removing a template................................................................................................................................189
Chapter 28: SQL Server Reporting Services reports ..................................... 191

SQL Server Reporting Services overview..............................................................................................191 Report Designer ........................................................................................................................................191 Report Builder ...........................................................................................................................................192
Chapter 29: Optional ways to create or modify reports ............................ 193

Advanced Financial Analysis..................................................................................................................193 Report Scheduler and Reports Catalog .................................................................................................193 Distributed Process Server.......................................................................................................................194 Microsoft Excel ..........................................................................................................................................194 Financial Reporting using Management Reporter...............................................................................195 Business Portal key performance indicators ........................................................................................195 Business Portal queries ............................................................................................................................195 Analysis Cubes ..........................................................................................................................................195
Index ............................................................................................................................................................... 197
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Microsoft Dynamics GP is an integrated, customizable financial management system. Modules are available to maintain accounts, post transactions, and print financial statements, as well as to manage data and transactions for subsidiary ledgers. More specialized functions also are available including manufacturing, human resources and payroll, project accounting, and management of service call centers and depots. This introduction is divided into the following sections: Whats in this manual Symbols and conventions Resources available from the Help menu Send us your documentation comments
Whats in this manual

This manual is designed to provide you with a framework for understanding and working with the entire Microsoft Dynamics GP system. Some features described in the documentation are optional and can be purchased through your Microsoft Dynamics GP partner. To view information about the release of Microsoft Dynamics GP that youre using and which modules or features you are registered to use, choose Help >> About Microsoft Dynamics GP. The manual is divided into the following parts: Part 1, The basics, gives detailed information on the Microsoft Dynamics GP interface. Part 2, Microsoft software integration, provides information on Microsoft software that integrates with Microsoft Dynamics GP. Part 3, Working with Microsoft Dynamics GP, provides information about processing data and printing reports. Part 4, Reporting in Microsoft Dynamics GP, provides additional information about printing reports and about the reporting options that are available with Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Symbols and conventions

For definitions of unfamiliar terms, see the glossary in the manual or refer to the glossary in Help.
Symbol Description
The light bulb symbol indicates helpful tips, shortcuts and suggestions. The warning symbol indicates situations you should be especially aware of when completing tasks.
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This manual uses the following conventions to refer to sections, navigation and other information.
Convention
Creating a batch File >> Print or File > Print
Description
Italicized type indicates the name of a section or procedure. The (>>) or (>) symbol indicates a sequence of actions, such as selecting items from a menu or toolbar, or pressing buttons in a window. This example directs you to go to the File menu and choose Print. All capital letters indicate a key or a key sequence.
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Resources available from the Help menu

The Microsoft Dynamics GP Help menu gives you access to user assistance resources on your computer, as well as on the Web.
Contents
Opens the Help file for the active Microsoft Dynamics GP component, and displays the main contents topic. To browse a more detailed table of contents, click the Contents tab above the Help navigation pane. Items in the contents topic and tab are arranged by module. If the contents for the active component includes an Additional Help files topic, click the links to view separate Help files that describe additional components. To find information in Help by using the index or full-text search, click the appropriate tab above the navigation pane, and type the keyword to find. To save the link to a topic in the Help, select a topic and then select the Favorites tab. Click Add.
Index
Opens the Help file for the active Microsoft Dynamics GP component, with the Index tab active. To find information about a window thats not currently displayed, type the name of the window, and click Display.
About this window

Displays overview information about the current window. To view related topics and descriptions of the fields, buttons, and menus for the window, choose the appropriate link in the topic. You also can press F1 to display Help about the current window.
Lookup
Opens a lookup window, if a window that you are viewing has a lookup window. For example, if the Checkbook Maintenance window is open, you can choose this item to open the Checkbooks lookup window.
Show Required Fields

Highlights fields that are required to have entries. Required fields must contain information before you can save the record and close the window. You can change the font color and style used to highlight required fields. On the Microsoft Dynamics GP menu, choose User Preferences, and then choose Display.
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Printable Manuals
Displays a list of manuals in Adobe Acrobat.pdf format, which you can print or view.
Whats New
Provides information about enhancements that were added to Microsoft Dynamics GP since the last major release.
Documentation resources on the web

Opens a Web page that provides links to a variety of Web-based user assistance resources. Access to some items requires registration for a paid support plan.
Customer Feedback Options

Provides information about how you can join the Customer Experience Improvement Program to improve the quality, reliability, and performance of Microsoft software and services.
Send us your documentation comments

We welcome comments regarding the usefulness of the Microsoft Dynamics GP documentation. If you have specific suggestions or find any errors in this manual, send your comments by e-mail to the following address: bizdoc@microsoft.com. To send comments about specific topics from within Help, click the Documentation Feedback link, which is located at the bottom of each Help topic. Note: By offering any suggestions to Microsoft, you give Microsoft full permission to use them freely.
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PART 1: THE BASICS
Part 1: The basics

This part of the documentation explains how to use Microsoft Dynamics GP documentation resources, the basic activities and features in Microsoft Dynamics GP, and how to customize the interface to your preferences. The following information is discussed: Chapter 1, Microsoft Dynamics GP documentation, provides an overview of documentation for Microsoft Dynamics GP. Chapter 2, Using Microsoft Dynamics GP, provides instructions for performing basic tasks in Microsoft Dynamics GP, such as starting and quitting Microsoft Dynamics GP, and using menus, toolbars, and shortcut keys. Chapter 3, Navigation, describes how to use the Microsoft Dynamics GP navigation pane to access list windows and shortcuts. Chapter 4, Lists, describes how to use the Microsoft Dynamics GP lists to perform actions against records. Chapter 5, Business Analyzer, describes how to use the Business Analyzer from primary lists and list views. Chapter 6, Home pages, describes how to set up a home page to display information that is important to your job. Chapter 7, Microsoft Dynamics GP windows, contains information about the common features and functions of Microsoft Dynamics GP windows. Chapter 8, User preferences, explains how to customize the Microsoft Dynamics GP interface according to your preferences. Chapter 9, Shortcut navigation, describes how to use Microsoft Dynamics GP shortcuts to quickly access windows, applications, and other resources you frequently use. Chapter 10, Keyboard shortcuts, describes how use keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
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Chapter 1:
Microsoft Dynamics GP documentation

Microsoft Dynamics GP documentation provides a convenient way for you to find a variety of useful information, such as steps to help you complete an accounting procedure, details about an individual window, and solutions to resolving an error message. If you have comments or questions about Microsoft Dynamics GP documentation, send an e-mail to bizdoc@microsoft.com. This information is divided into the following sections: System documentation Printable manuals Using printable manuals Finding specific information Copying sections of text to modify Using help
System documentation
The System Users Guide contains information to help you customize Microsoft Dynamics GP for the way you work. Troubleshooting information also is included. Use the following resources to install and set up Microsoft Dynamics GP: Installation Instructions manual Contains directions for installing Microsoft Dynamics GP, creating your account framework, and creating your first company. System Setup instructions Contains detailed instructions for setting up your Microsoft Dynamics GP companies, taxes, security settings, and user records (Help >> Contents >> select Setting Up the System). System Administrators Guide Contains directions on customizing, maintaining, and monitoring the Microsoft Dynamics GP system (Help >> Contents >> select System Administration). For more information about using additional Microsoft Dynamics GP modules, refer to the specific modules documentation.
Printable manuals
You can view Microsoft Dynamics GP manuals in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF). To do so, on your start menu select All Programs >> Microsoft Dynamics >> GP >> Documentation >> Manuals. To view additional manuals in PDF format, go to Printable Guides on the Web. To view and print manuals, you must have Adobe Reader software installed on your computer. Adobe Reader is available for free download from the Adobe Systems Web site, www.adobe.com. You can print sections of manuals that pertain to your work or print copies of entire manuals. To print, choose File >> Print and enter the beginning and ending pages to print, or mark the All option to print the whole manual.
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Manuals also are available on the installation media and on the Web. You can install them on a server or client computer for easy access.
Using printable manuals

Acrobat Reader contains several ways for you to navigate through a manual. You can use links or bookmarks, or search for specific information. Using links Links appear as green, underlined text for Microsoft Dynamics GP documentation. When you move the pointer over a link, the link pointershaped like a pointing fingerappears. Click a link to move to that section or page. When you click a link, the page you jump to will be shown in the view you currently have selected. For example, if you have the Fit Width view selected from the View menu, when you click a link, the new page will be displayed in Fit Width view. Using bookmarks You also can use bookmarks to quickly move through a document by selecting a specific part, chapter or section. If you dont have bookmarks showing, choose the Bookmarks icon in the navigation pane.
Finding specific information

Use Acrobats built-in Find feature to locate specific text.
To find specific information:

1. 2. 3. In Adobe Reader, choose Edit >> Find. Type the text you want to search for. Choose Find. To search for the next instance, press CTRL+G.
Copying sections of text to modify

You cant make changes to the manual files. However, you can copy text and paste it into a word processing document; then make changes and print it. By doing so, you can quickly create your own checklists and routines that are tailored for your business.
To copy sections of text to modify:

1. 2. From the Adobe Reader toolbar, choose the Text Select tool button. Select the text to copy using one of the following methods: Highlight the text to copy with your mouse. Choose Edit >> Copy.
Using help
To access help, choose Help >> About This Window or press F1. A window will appear with a list of help topics related to the Microsoft Dynamics GP window youre working in. Use the Feedback button, located in each help window, to send feedback on a specific help topic.
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Three basic types of documentation are available in each Microsoft Dynamics GP Help window: Overview, Fields, and Buttons. Some windows also include menu information. Each of these types appears on a link within the main Help window. You can click on a link to display overview, field, button or menu help.
Links
Feedback link
Overview link Displays general information about the window youve selected. In addition, this link typically includes a list of procedures that can be completed using the window. When you choose a procedure from the list on the Overview tab, a window that provides specific procedural help for that topic opens. Youll see the window used, tasks that must be completed before beginning, and the steps to complete the task. Fields link Displays detailed information for each field in the window.
Buttons link Displays detailed information for each button in the window. Menus link Displays detailed information for each menu and each menu item that can appear for the window. Not all windows will have the Menus link. For information about alert messages, use the Search tab. Only messages that may require more information are documented.
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Chapter 2:
Using Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft Dynamics GP has a standard interface to provide a consistent look and feel. You can use the mouse, the keyboard arrows, or the keyboard shortcut keys to move around in Microsoft Dynamics GP. This information provides instructions for performing basic tasks in Microsoft Dynamics GP. It is divided into the following sections: System integration Logging in to and quitting Microsoft Dynamics GP The Microsoft Dynamics GP application window
System integration
Microsoft Dynamics GP is a comprehensive accounting and business management system composed of solutions that focus on meeting specific business needs and integrate with System Manager. The solutions are organized into groups of solutions that have similar purposes. Receivables Management and Sales Order Processing solutions are grouped together in the Sales series, since both are used to maintain and update customer records. All solutions are posted to a core solution; for example, Receivables Management, which then are posted to General Ledger. Some Microsoft Dynamics GP solutions integrate with one another when theyre installed. In an integrated system, information entered in one solution is shared with all the other solutions. Benefits of integration include faster data entry, fewer opportunities for errors, and more powerful, in-depth reporting. Lookup windows for accounts, customers, and other master records are available throughout Microsoft Dynamics GP, regardless of where you first entered the records; if the record you want hasnt been created yet, you can add it, then continue entering transactions using the new record. For information about the function of a specific module, refer to the documentation for that solution. Contact your Microsoft Dynamics GP reseller for information about other tools and software available to customize your system.
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Logging in to and quitting Microsoft Dynamics GP

If you have trouble starting Microsoft Dynamics GP, contact your network administrator.
To log in to Microsoft Dynamics GP:

1. From the Start Menu, choose All Programs >> Microsoft Dynamics >> GP 2013 >> GP.
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Enter your user ID and password. Passwords are case-sensitive; be sure to use the correct capitalization.
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Mark the Remember user and password option to automatically log in to Microsoft Dynamics GP the next time you start Microsoft Dynamics GP. This option is available if the Enable Remember User field is marked in the System Preferences window (Administration >> Setup >> System >> System Preferences). If the password is changed for this user ID, the Welcome to Microsoft Dynamics GP window will appear for you to mark this option again.
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Mark the Remember this company option to automatically log in to the company the next time you start Microsoft Dynamics GP. You should mark this option for the company you work with the most often. Choose OK. If prompted, select an industry and role that is closest to your job description. For more information, see Selecting your home page role on page 38. To switch to a different company or to log in as a different user while you are working in Microsoft Dynamics GP, on the Microsoft Dynamics GP menu, choose User and Company.
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1. 2. Save your work in the window you are working in. Choose Microsoft Dynamics GP menu >> Exit.
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The Microsoft Dynamics GP application window

The Microsoft Dynamics GP application window has been designed to fit the needs of many different types of users. The application window is divided into several functionality areas.
Address bar Toolbars Search box Layout and Help menus
Microsoft Dynamics GP menu
Content pane Navigation pane
Status bar
Address bar The address bar displays the location of the current page within the navigation hierarchy of the application. Microsoft Dynamics GP menu The Microsoft Dynamics GP menu provides access to administrative tasks, user and company information, the User Date window, and user preferences. Toolbars You can use toolbars to navigate within Microsoft Dynamics GP. Toolbars can be displayed above the content pane and below the address bar. Refer to Toolbars on page 19 for more information. Layout menu Use the layout menu to hide or show the navigation pane, add or remove toolbars from the Microsoft Dynamics GP application window, or open the Customize Home Page window where you can modify the contents of your home page. Help menu The Help menu allows you to access the Microsoft Dynamics GP extensive online documentation system. You also can choose the Show Required Fields option to display required fields in bold text or a different font from the other fields in the window. Navigation pane Use the navigation pane to select which list or page is displayed in the content pane. Refer to Overview of the navigation pane on page 17 for more information. Content pane page. The content pane can contain area pages, lists, or your home
Status bar The status bar displays the user, date, and the company that you are logged in to.
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Search box The search box is displayed only if the administrator has set up Microsoft Dynamics GP to use Microsoft SharePoint search functionality. For more information, see Microsoft Dynamics GP search overview on page 22.
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Navigation
Use the navigation pane to move within Microsoft Dynamics GP windows. You can customize the navigation pane to best suit your needs. Information about using the navigation pane is organized into the following sections. Overview of the navigation pane Customizing the navigation pane Area pages Toolbars Customizing toolbars Microsoft Dynamics GP search overview
Overview of the navigation pane

You can use the navigation pane to move within Microsoft Dynamics GP without using a toolbar.
Shortcuts Lists
Navigation pane buttons
The navigation pane consists of the following items: Shortcuts Choose the Home button to display your shortcuts in the navigation pane. For more information, see Chapter 9, Shortcut navigation. Lists Choose a navigation pane button that corresponds to a series to display the lists that are available for that series in the navigation pane. When you click on the name of a list in the navigation pane, that list will be displayed in the content pane. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Lists. Navigation pane buttons Choose a navigation pane button that corresponds to a series to display the lists that are associated with that series in the navigation pane and to display the area pages that are associated with that series in the content
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pane. Choose the Home button to display your shortcuts in the navigation pane, and to display your home page in the content pane. The following table lists the series buttons that are available in the navigation pane and the lists associated with them. The buttons and lists you see depend on which modules are marked in the Registration window.
Navigation pane buttons
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Accounts, Account Transactions, Checkbooks, General Ledger Batches, Report List, Microsoft Dynamics GP Reports, Excel Reports, Reporting Services Reports, SmartList Favorites, Other Reports, and Assets Customers, Prospects, Salespeople, All Sales Transactions, Receivables Transactions, Sales Order Transactions, Invoicing Transactions, Receivables Batches, Report List, Microsoft Dynamics GP Reports, Excel Reports, Reporting Services Reports, SmartList Favorites, and Other Reports Vendors, All Purchasing Transactions, Payables Transactions, Purchase Order Transactions, Payables Batches, Report List, Microsoft Dynamics GP Reports, Excel Reports, Reporting Services Reports, SmartList Favorites, and Other Reports All Reports List, My Reports List, Microsoft Dynamics GP Reports, Excel Reports, Reporting Services Reports, SmartList Favorites, and Other Reports Items, Bill of Materials, Item Transactions, Report List, Microsoft Dynamics GP Reports, Excel Reports, Reporting Services Reports, SmartList Favorites, Other Reports, and In-Transit Transfers Employees, Applicants, Attendance Transactions, Report List, Microsoft Dynamics GP Reports, Excel Reports, Reporting Services Reports, SmartList Favorites, and Other Reports Bills of Materials, Picking Documents, Job Costing, Routings, Manufacturing Orders, Core Reports, Management Reports, Planning Reports, Production Reports, All Manufacturing Reports, Microsoft Dynamics GP Reports, Excel Reports, Reporting Services Reports, SmartList Favorites, and Other Reports Projects, Timesheet Transactions, Billing Transactions, PA purchase order transactions, Report List, Microsoft Dynamics GP Reports, Excel Reports, Reporting Services Reports, SmartList Favorites, and Other Reports Service Call Transactions, Contract Transactions, RMA Transactions, RTV Transactions, Depot Transactions, In-Transit Transfers, Equipment, Report List, Microsoft Dynamics GP Reports, Excel Reports, Reporting Services Reports, SmartList Favorites, and Other Reports
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Customizing the navigation pane

The navigation pane is customizable on a per-user basis. You can customize the navigation pane in the following ways: Hide the navigation pane From the layout menu, select Navigation Pane to hide or show the navigation pane. Resize the navigation pane Drag the right border of the pane left or right until the pane is the size you want. Display more series buttons Choose the chevron in the bottom right corner of the navigation pane, and then choose Show More Buttons.
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Display fewer series buttons Choose the chevron in the bottom right corner of the navigation pane, and then choose Show Fewer Buttons. Display a set number of series buttons Drag the top border of the series button pane up or down to display more or fewer buttons. Change the order of series buttons Choose the chevron in the bottom right corner of the navigation pane, and then choose Navigation Pane Options to open the Navigation Pane Options window.
Area pages
Area pages list the windows used to complete tasks for an area of functionality in Microsoft Dynamics GP. For example, the Sales area page provides access to windows used to maintain customer records, enter sales transactions, enter orders, move quotes to orders, post sales batches, assess finance charges, print customer statements and more. An area page is similar to a site map for a Web page with this exceptionarea pages display windows for the selected functional area, not for the entire product. You can use the menus on the toolbar as an alternate way to access the same windows. The list of windows that appears in an area page depends on the modules that have been marked in the Registration window. Each area page groups the links to common windows and reports into categories that you can expand or collapse. To hide or show the windows listed in any of the categories in an area page, click the hide or show buttons on right side of each category title bar. To work with an area page, from the navigation pane, choose a the button for a functional area, then select a window to open from the area page.
Toolbars
The Microsoft Dynamics GP toolbars contain specific tasks that you can complete for selected categories, such as transactions or cards, and are customizable on a peruser basis. Use toolbars to navigate quickly in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Predefined toolbars are available for you to use. By default, only the Main toolbar is available. From the Layout menu, choose Toolbars and select the toolbar to display in Microsoft Dynamics GP. You also can right-click in the toolbar area to hide or display toolbars. More toolbars are available only if you install and register additional series. For example, the Human Resources & Payroll toolbar will be available only if you have installed Human Resources.
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The following table lists additional toolbars that are available.

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Transactions menu Inquiry menu Reports menu Cards menu General Transaction Entry Quick Journal Entry Detail Inquiry Financial Series Posting Sales Transaction Entry Receivables Transaction Entry Receivables Batch Entry Cash Receipts Entry Sales Series Posting Purchase Order Entry Receivings Transaction Entry Enter/Match Invoices Payables Transaction Entry Payables Series Posting Item Transfer Entry Item Transaction Entry Item Maintenance Inventory Series Posting Employee Maintenance Applicant Payroll Transaction Entry Attendance Transaction Entry Benefit Deduction Summary Employee Pay Code Maintenance Manufacturing Order Entry Manufacturing Component Transaction Entry Manufacturing Order Receipt Entry Manufacturing Order Close Quick MOs Project Maintenance Timesheet Entry Employee Expense Entry PA Purchase Order Entry PA Receivings Transaction Entry Billing Entry SmartList Task List Reminders Add custom commands as needed.
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Customizing toolbars
Use the Toolbar Customization window to customize the toolbars available to you. You can add commands to toolbars, as well as customize the appearance of commands. You also can remove commands from a toolbar.
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To customize a toolbar:
1. Open the Toolbar Customization window (Layout menu >> Toolbars >> Customize) Select a toolbar to add a window or command to. Choose Add to open the Add Command window. Choose a menu from the menu groups listed. In the Categories/Commands pane, expand a category to display the windows and commands in it, select a category or a command from the list. Choose OK.
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Select a toolbar to reset from the drop-down list. Choose Reset Toolbar to change the selected toolbar back to the default settings. Choose a toolbar from the drop-down list. Select a command in the controls pane, then choose Delete to remove that command from the selected toolbar. Choose a toolbar from the drop-down list. Select a command in the controls pane, then choose Move Up or Move Down to move the selected command to another position on the toolbar. Choose a toolbar from the drop-down list. Select a command in the controls pane, then choose Modify Selection >> Name to open the Change Name window. Enter a new name for the command and choose OK to save your changes and close the window. If you are renaming a command to have an ampersand (&) or a pound (#) symbol in it, you must first enter a backward slash (\) before the symbol. Without the \ a pound sign will appear as ellipses (...). The & will make the first letter of the word that is entered after it underlined in the menus.
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Change the order of commands on a toolbar Rename a command
Change a command icon
Choose a toolbar from the drop-down list. Select a command in the controls pane, then choose Modify Selection >> Change Button Image to open the Change Icon window. Select a new icon and choose OK to save your changes and close the window. Choose a toolbar from the drop-down list. Select a command in the controls pane, then choose Modify Selection >> Text Only. Choose a toolbar from the drop-down list. Select a command in the controls pane, then choose Modify Selection >> Image only. Choose a toolbar from the drop-down list. Select a command in the controls pane, then choose Modify Selection >> Image and Text. Choose a toolbar from the drop-down list. Select a command in the controls pane, then choose Modify Selection >> Default Style. Choose a toolbar from the drop-down list. Select the command that the divider line will come before from the contents pane. Choose Modify Selection >> Insert Divider Line.
Only show name of command on the toolbar Only show icon of command on the toolbar Show name and icon of a command on the toolbar Use the default style to show a command on the toolbar Divide a toolbar for easier viewing (insert a divider line)
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Microsoft Dynamics GP search overview

If the Microsoft Dynamics GP search feature has been enabled by an administrator, you can search for data in Office SharePoint Server 2007 from within the Microsoft Dynamics GP application window. If you have Business Portal installed and the Microsoft Dynamics GP search feature has been enabled by an administrator, you can search for Microsoft Dynamics GP data as well as Office SharePoint Server 2007 data from within the Microsoft Dynamics GP application window. To search for data, enter a keyword into the Search field in the Microsoft Dynamics GP application window and press ENTER. Search results are displayed in a separate Web browser window.
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Chapter 4:
Lists
Use lists to perform actions against one or multiple records. Lists are displayed in the content pane of the Microsoft Dynamics GP application window. This information is divided into the following sections: List overview Displaying a list Filtering a list Creating a list view Customizing a list view List personalizations Exporting list results to Microsoft Excel
List overview
Lists can help you reduce the amount of time that it takes to complete some of your daily tasks within Microsoft Dynamics GP. Lists allow you to view a list of similar records, select one or more records and then perform actions against all of the records that you selected at the same time. For example, in the customers list, you can select multiple customer records and then apply or remove a hold from all of the customers that you selected. There are two types of listsprimary lists and list views. You can personalize a primary list but you cannot customize a primary list. A list view shows a subset of items in a primary list and can be customized to display only the information that you want to display. You must have security access to the primary list that a list view is based on in order to view that list view. You can search for a specific record in a list by entering a search term in the Look For field. For more information, see Customizing a list view on page 26 or List personalizations on page 28.
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The following areas that make up a list except for Business Analyzer. The illustration below shows the list without Business Analyzer. For more information about Business Analyzer, see Chapter 5, Business Analyzer.
Action pane Filter area Message bar
List area
Information pane
Action pane
The action pane is divided into groups that contain action buttons. Each action button can be used to add new records to the list or to perform actions against the records you have selected in the list, and to open windows to display more information about a record. An overflow menu, which will appear to the right of a group, contains the action buttons that arent displayed in the group. If you shorten an action pane, action buttons will move into the overflow menu. Secondary action buttons will move into the overflow menu before the primary action buttons. You can specify the priority of an action button in the Action Pane Details window. See Customizing a list view on page 26 for more information.
The action buttons that are displayed on the action pane depend on which list is displayed, your personal settings for the list, and the security access that you have.
Filter area
You can use filters to display only the records in a list that meet conditions that you specify. See Filtering a list on page 25, for more information. You only can save filters that you created for a list view if you have been granted write access to that list view. See Customizing a list view on page 26 for more information.
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Message bar
The message bar is displayed above the list area after an action has been performed against a record in the list. The message bar displays information about the failure or success of actions that you perform against records in a list. Double-click the message bar to open the Message Bar Details window, where you can view specific details about each action that was attempted or performed.
List area
The list area is where the records that make up a list are displayed. You can sort records by any of the columns that are displayed. You also can drag and drop the columns that are displayed in a list to reorder them. For more information, see List personalizations on page 28.
Information pane
The information pane displays information that is related to the record that you selected. The type of information that is displayed depends on the type of record that you selected. If you have multiple records selected in a list, the information for the last record that you selected will be displayed in the information pane.
Displaying a list
Lists are displayed in the content pane of the Microsoft Dynamics GP application window.
To display a list:
1. In the Microsoft Dynamics GP application window, select a series button from the navigation pane to display the lists available for that series. Choose the list to display.
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Filtering a list
You can use filters to display only the records in a list that meet conditions that you specify. Filters that you add to a primary list will not be saved; however, you can save the primary list with your added filters as a new list view. For more information, see Creating a list view on page 26. You must have read/write access to a list view to save any filters that you add to a list view.
To filter a list:
1. Display the list that you want to add a filter to. See Displaying a list on page 25 for more information. If the filter options area is not displayed, choose Show/Hide >> Filter Options from the list title drop-down menu. In the filter options area, specify the filter criteria.
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Creating a list view

A list view shows a subset of records in a primary list and can be customized to display only the information that you want to display. You can create new list views from a primary list or from another list view. You are automatically the owner of any list view that you create. After you create a list view, you can customize it. You must have security access to the List View Customization window in order to create a list view.
To create a list view:

1. Display the primary list or the existing list view that you want to use as the basis for your new list view. See Displaying a list on page 25 for more information. From the list title drop-down menu, choose Save As. Enter a unique name for the list view and choose Save. Now you can customize your list view. See Customizing a list view on page 26 for more information.
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Customizing a list view

If you are an owner of a list view, or have read/write access to a list view, you can customize the way that information is displayed in a list view so that all users who have access to the list view will see the changes. You cannot customize a primary list, only a list view.
To customize a list view:

1. Display the list to be customized. For more information see Displaying a list on page 25.
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Specify the companies to which the list should be visible. Mark the content of the list view that should be displayed by default. If you choose to not show the action pane, the action pane will be replaced by a menu that contains the same actions. Choose the Columns expansion button to open the Columns Details window, where you can specify which columns should be displayed in the list view. Choose the Action Pane expansion button to open the Action Pane Details window, where you can add or remove actions and groups, or specify the priority of a action or group in the action pane. Choose the Sharing expansion button to open the Sharing Details window, where you can specify the users or roles that can access the list view. Choose the Report Settings expansion button to open the Report Settings window, where you can select the SQL Server Reporting Services reports to display in Business Analyzer for the list view. For more information, see Selecting report settings for Business Analyzer on page 31. If you want to preview your changes, choose Preview. Otherwise, choose Save to save your changes. If you choose to preview the list view, the List View Customization window will close and you can see the changes that you made to the list view. If you navigate away from the previewed list view, a dialog box will be displayed where you can choose to save or discard your changes. If you want to make more changes after you preview the list view, repeat steps 2-8.
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List personalizations
Some changes that you can make to a primary list or a list view are visible only for you and will not be visible to others who have access to that list. These changes are called personalizations. You can personalize each list separately and your changes will be remembered the next time you log in to Microsoft Dynamics GP. You can make the following personalizations to a list. Columns You can drag and drop columns to put them in the order that you want them. You also can resize the width of the columns to be the size that you want. Sort order You can sort a list by clicking on any one of the column headings that are displayed in the list. Information pane You can choose to hide or show the information pane by choosing Show >> Information Pane from the list title drop-down menu. You also can resize the information pane vertically by dragging the top border up or down. Filter options You can hide or show the filter options area by choosing Show >> Filter Options from the list title drop-down menu. Action pane You can hide an action pane by choosing Show >> action pane from the list title drop-down menu. If you hide an action pane, a menu will be displayed instead of the action pane. The same actions that were displayed on the action pane will appear in the menu. To hide the menu and show the action pane again, select the list title drop-down menu and choose Show >> action pane.
Exporting list results to Microsoft Excel

You can export lists results to Microsoft Excel if you have Microsoft Excel installed on your computer.
To export list results to Microsoft Excel:

1. Display the list with the results that you want to export. For more information see Displaying a list on page 25. Choose the Go To button and then choose Send to Excel from the drop-down menu. An Excel workbook that contains the list results is displayed.
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Chapter 5:
Business Analyzer
You can use Business Analyzer to help you make business decisions by viewing Microsoft Dynamics GP reports from primary lists and list views. You can take actions on the reports and share report information with others. The following information is discussed. Business Analyzer overview Business Analyzer actions for reports Selecting user settings for Business Analyzer Selecting report settings for Business Analyzer Assigning reports to contacts Displaying a list with Business Analyzer Displaying reports in Business Analyzer Reloading reports in Business Analyzer
Business Analyzer overview

You can use Business Analyzer to select and view SQL Server Reporting Services reports in Microsoft Dynamics GP from primary lists and list views. Business Analyzer is automatically displayed with a list. To view reports, you must have security access to the Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services reports in Report Manager or Microsoft SharePoint. You can perform actions for reports in Business Analyzer, such as editing the report in Report Builder or copying a report image. You also can assign contacts in Microsoft Lync to reports so you can share report data with people that you commonly work with. The following areas make up Business Analyzer.
Report actions
Primary report area
Secondary report area
Report slide show
Primary report area

Displays the main report or reports for you to view. A main report is typically a single report. You can have more than one report displayed in the area. The report actions are available for each report within the primary report area.
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Secondary report area

Displays the secondary report or reports for you to view. Secondary reports are typically multiple reports. You may have more than one report displayed in the area. You can click a report in the secondary report area to display the report in the primary report area.
Report actions
Use report actions that are available for each report within the primary report area. When you place the cursor over a report, the action buttons are displayed. For more information about the report actions, see Business Analyzer actions for reports on page 30.
Report slide show

View the previous or next report in the secondary report area. You also can start or pause a slide show of your reports. How often the reports change when viewing a slide show depends on your selection in the User Information pane in the Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Analyzer Configuration window.
Business Analyzer actions for reports

The following actions are available for each report within the primary report area. When you place the cursor over a report, the action buttons are displayed.
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Show Report Information
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Opens a window that displays the name of the company, the date and time the report was generated, and the location of the report. You can click the report information window to keep the window open. Note: If you were assigned to only the browser role in Report Manager, the company name is not displayed.
View Report
Opens the report in Report Viewer or in Microsoft SharePoint, depending on how the report server was set up. By viewing the report, you can generate the report using various parameters. For example, if chart you are viewing is using columns to display information, you can change the chart type and generate the report with lines. Opens Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder, where you can modify a report. Before you can modify a report, you must have access to modify the report.
Edit Report
Copy Report Image
Copies an image of a report to the clipboard so you can share the report by pasting the report in an email or another application. To copy a report to Lync, you must save the report image to a file, and then copy the file into a conversation. Allows you to generate the report using a different date; based on different date tokens. You also can enter a custom date.
Change Date
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Allows you to share report data with people you commonly work with. Add Contact to Report Opens the Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Intelligence Configuration window, where you can assign contacts in Lync to reports. You also can remove contacts. Select Other Contact Opens the Send an Instant Message window, where you can select a contact. Click OK to start a conversation with the contact.
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Selecting user settings for Business Analyzer

The User Settings window allows you to define your user settings for reports displayed in Business Analyzer. You can change your role, select how often reports should change when viewing a slide show, and select the size of the reports displayed in Business Analyzer.
To select user settings for Business Analyzer:

1. 2. Display the primary list or the existing list view. See Displaying a list on page 25. From the list title drop-down menu, choose Business Analyzer Settings to open the User Settings window.
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Selecting report settings for Business Analyzer

You can use the Report Settings window to select which reports to display in Business Analyzer for the list. You can arrange the order of the reports that appear in Business Analyzer. You also can add or remove multiple reports. If you are an owner of a list view, or have read/write access to a list view, you can customize the way that information is displayed in a list view so that all users who have access to the list view will see the changes. You cannot customize a primary list, only a list view.
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To select report settings for Business Analyzer:

1. Display the list to be customized. For more information see Displaying a list on page 25. From the list title drop-down menu, choose Customize to open the List View Customization window. Choose the Report Settings expansion button to open the Report Settings window.
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Assigning reports to contacts

Use the Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Intelligence Configuration window to assign contacts in Microsoft Lync to reports.
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To assign contacts to reports:

1. Open the Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Intelligence Configuration window. From a report in the primary area, choose Start Communication, and then choose Add Contact to Report.
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Displaying a list with Business Analyzer

Business Analyzer is automatically displayed with a list. If you dont want Business Analyzer to display with a list, you can hide Business Analyzer.
To display Business Analyzer with a list:

1. Display the primary list or the existing list view. See Displaying a list on page 25 for more information. From the list title drop-down menu, choose Show/Hide.
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Displaying reports in Business Analyzer

You can display reports in Business Analyzer by split mode or dashboard mode. If you select dashboard mode, all the reports display in the primary report area. If you select split mode, one report displays in the primary report area while the rest of the reports display in the secondary report area.
To display reports in Business Analyzer:

1. Display the primary list or the existing list view. See Displaying a list on page 25 for more information. From the list title drop-down menu, choose Business Analyzer, and then select Display in Dashboard Mode or Display in Split Mode.
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Reloading reports in Business Analyzer

You can update reports by choosing Reload All Reports from the Business Analyzer menu. For example, if you display a transaction list and then perform several tasks, you can choose the Reload All Reports option from the Business Analyzer menu to update the information on the reports.
To reload reports using the Business Analyzer menu:

1. Display the primary list or the existing list view. See Displaying a list on page 25 for more information. From the list title drop-down menu, choose Business Analyzer, and then select Reload Add Reports.
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To reload a report using the Reload report icon:

1. Display the primary list or the existing list view. See Displaying a list on page 25 for more information. Mark or unmark records in the list area.
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Chapter 6:
Home pages
A home page provides you with quick access to information that you might need throughout your work day. Information about using a home page is divided into the following sections. Home pages overview Selecting your home page role Changing your home page role Customizing your home page Customizing the Business Analyzer area on your home page Setting up My Reports on your home page Customizing the My Reports area on your home page Customizing the Quick Links area on your home page Customizing the To Do area on your home page
Home pages overview

A home page provides easy access to information that you need for your job. From your home page, you can see a list of your tasks and reminders, and a list SQL Server Reporting Services reports and metrics, as well as other information specific to your job. The first time that you log in to Microsoft Dynamics GP, you can select a role that is similar to your job if you are not already assigned a role, and information that might be specific to your job will be available to you. For more information, see Selecting your home page role on page 38. You also can select to use a basic home page which is empty and you can customize the layout of your home page. For more information about customizing your home page see Customizing your home page on page 40. You can display the following areas on your home page.
Connect
This area displays a series of slides that allow you to get self-help support, get information, and perform training from the home page. Connect is available to all users on the home page and is specific to each user's home page role. CustomerSource access is based on your Business Ready Enhancement Plan. To enable Connect, use the Customize Home Page window. For more information, see Customizing your home page on page 40. If you are using Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration, be sure to add the Microsoft Dynamics Online Connect Web site as a trusted site.
Business Analyzer
This area displays graphical representations of Microsoft Dynamics GP data. For example, the New Employees for the Past 12 Months metric will display the number of new employees that were hired in each of the last twelve months. You can use the Business Analyzer Details window to select which reports to display on your home page. For more information, see Customizing the Business Analyzer area on your home page on page 40.
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For the Business Analyzer area on our home page to be available, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services or later must be installed and set up to use with Microsoft Dynamics GP. You can click the View icon to display a report in Report Viewer or press SHIFT and then click a data point in the report to open a detailed report for additional information. If you display the report in Report Viewer, you can click a data point in the report to open a detailed report. If you want to view additional data in the detailed report, you can click certain data fields to open the maintenance or inquiry window related to that data field. You also can create your own reports to display in your home page.
My Reports
This area displays a list of the ten reports that you use most frequently and that have been added to your My Reports list. Use the Report List window to add reports to your My Reports list. For more information, see Customizing the My Reports area on your home page on page 42. For more information about My Reports, see My Reports list on page 143.
Quick Links
This area displays links to Microsoft Dynamics GP windows, Web pages, navigation lists and external programs that you have set up as quick links. Use the Quick Links details window to add, modify, or delete quick links. For more information, see Customizing the Quick Links area on your home page on page 43.
To Do
This area displays the tasks that are assigned to you, predefined reminders, customized reminders, and Workflow notifications that you have set up. You can select to display tasks, reminders, or tasks and reminders. For more information, see Customizing the To Do area on your home page on page 44. You can specify whether to view predefined reminders and customized reminders as text or as Cues. A Cue is an icon that increases or decreases in height to indicate the number of records in a particular reminder category.
Reminder as a text Reminder as a Cue
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Selecting your home page role

The first time that you log in to Microsoft Dynamics GP, you can select to have default information that is specific to your job displayed on your home page. When you select a home page role that is similar to your job responsibilities, the information that is displayed on your home page will be set up for you to use right
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To select your home page role:

1. In the Select Home Page window that is displayed the first time that you log in to Microsoft Dynamics GP, select the type of industry that you work in.
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Changing your home page role

If your responsibilities in your company change, you can change your home page role so that default information that is specific to your new responsibilities is displayed on your home page. Each time you change your home page role, any customizations that you have made to the Quick Links area on your home page are removed.
To change your home page role:

1. Display your home page. (Choose the Home navigation pane button) Click the Customize this page link at the top of the content pane to open the Customize Home Page window. Choose Change Role to open the Select Home Page window. Select the type of industry that you work in. To learn more about a home page role, read the text that is displayed for each of the roles, and then select a role that is closest to your job responsibilities.
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Customizing your home page

Use the Customize Home Page window to add content areas to your home page, remove content areas from your home page, modify the layout of your home page, and change your home page role. Home page settings are saved for each user and can be modified at any time.
To customize your home page:

1. Display your home page. (Choose the Home navigation pane button) Click the Customize this page link at the top of the content pane to open the Customize Home Page window.
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Customizing the Business Analyzer area on your home page

Use the Business Analyzer Details window to add or remove reports to be displayed in the Business Analyzer area of your home page. You also can use the Business Analyzer Details window to assign default reports to the home page role for each user. If you don't assign default reports, no reports will appear in the Available Reports list.
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1. Display your home page. (Choose the Home navigation pane button) Click the Customize this page link at the top of the content pane to open the Customize Home Page window. Mark the Business Analyzer option to display the Business Analyzer area on your home page. This option is available if Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services or later is installed and set up to use with Microsoft Dynamics GP. For information about setting up SQL Server Reporting Services to use with Microsoft Dynamics GP, see the System Setup instructions (Help >> Contents >> select Setting Up The System). 4. 5. Mark Show All to display multiple reports on your home page. Choose the Business Analyzer expansion button to open the Business Analyzer Details window. Select a report from the Available Reports list and choose Insert to display that report on your home page. You can select a report from the Selected Reports to display list and then complete one of the following actions. Choose Move Up or Move Down to rearrange the order that the reports are displayed on your home page. Choose Remove to remove the report that you selected. Choose Defaults to assign default report to the home page role. Choose Edit to open the Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder window, where you can edit the selected report. You must be using Report Builder 2.0 or later to modify SQL Server reporting services reports and metrics. Choose OK to save your settings and close the window.
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Use the Add Reports window to specify how reports will be added to your My Reports list for the first time.
To set up My Reports on your home page:

1. Display your home page. (Choose the Home navigation pane button) Click the Customize this page link at the top of the content pane to open the Customize Home Page window. Mark the My Reports option to display the My Reports area on your home page.
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Choose OK to save your changes and close the Customize Home Page window. Click the Add reports link in the My Reports area of your home page to open the Add Reports window. Select a method for adding reports to your My Reports list. Automatically add reports that are specific to the work that I do Mark this option to use a default My Reports list that contains reports that are specific to the role that you selected in the Select a Role window. For more information, see Selecting your home page role on page 38. You also can add reports to your My Reports list at a later date. Manually add reports Mark this option to manually add reports to your My Reports list.
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Customizing the My Reports area on your home page

Use the Report List window to customize your My Reports list. The My Reports area on your home page displays the names of the ten most frequently used reports from your My Reports list. The report that you use most frequently will be the first report listed in the My Reports area. You also can add, remove, or rename reports on your My Reports list.
To customize the My Reports area on your home page

1. Display your home page. (Choose the Home navigation pane button) Click the Customize this page link at the top of the content pane to open the Customize Home Page window. Mark the My Reports option to display the My Reports area on your home page. Choose OK to save changes and close the Customize Home Page window. In the navigation pane, expand the Report Shortcuts item and choose My Reports to display the My Reports list. Use the buttons in the action pane to add, rename, or delete reports in your My Reports list. See Chapter 4, Lists, for more information about using lists.
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Use the Quick Links Details window to add, modify, or delete quick links in the Quick Links area on your home page. You can add quick links to Web pages, external programs, navigation lists, or Microsoft Dynamics GP windows.
To customize the Quick Links area on your home page:

1. Display your home page. (Choose the Home navigation pane button) Click the Customize this page link at the top of the content pane to open the Customize Home Page window. Mark the Quick Links option to display the Quick Links area on your home page. Choose the Quick Links expansion button to open the Quick Links Details window.
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Customizing the To Do area on your home page

Use the To Do Details window to specify the information to display in the To Do area of your home page. You can select to display reminders, tasks, or reminders and tasks on your home page.
To customize the To Do area on your home page:

1. Display your home page. (Choose the Home navigation pane button) Click the Customize this page link at the top of the content pane to open the Customize Home Page window. Mark the To Do option to display the To Do area on your home page. Choose the To Do expansion button to open the To Do Details window.
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Chapter 7:
Microsoft Dynamics GP windows

To enter data and review information in Microsoft Dynamics GP, youll use individual windows. This information explains the common features and functions of the Microsoft Dynamics GP windows. This information is divided into the following sections: Opening a window Data entry fields Primary windows Task windows Scrolling windows Lookup windows Advanced lookups Note windows Checklist windows
Opening a window
Some of the tasks that you can complete in Microsoft Dynamics GP, such as setting up your accounts or entering transactions, are assigned to one or more windows. From the windows, you can enter information into Microsoft Dynamics GP, process that information, and look up information you need and print reports.
To open a window from a toolbar:

1. From the a toolbar, choose the type of task you want to do. For example, to create a transaction, choose Transactions from the Main toolbar. 2. Choose a series. The corresponding menu appears. For this example, choose Financial. For this example, select General. The Transaction Entry window appears, where you can enter and post transactions to the General Ledger. In the other procedures, >> is used to indicate the menus that you need to choose to open a particular window; for example, Transactions >> Financial >> General.
To open a window from an area page:

1. From an area page, select a link to open a window. See Area pages on page 19 for more information about area pages. For example, to create a sales transaction, choose the Sales navigation button, then select Sales Transaction Entry to open the Sales Transaction Entry window from the Transactions area page. 2. An area page may have links for several module and you may need to expand the tree view until you find the correct link. For this example, choose the Financial navigation button, then select the chevron next to Financial in the Transactions area page to display the links available at that level. Select General to open the Transaction Entry window.
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Data entry fields

Data entry fields are fields in which you can make a selection or enter information. Youll use many different types of data entry fields throughout the Microsoft Dynamics GP system.
Editable field Check box
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Editable field Enter information by typing it into the window. Editable fields are displayed according to your specifications in the User Display Preferences window (Home >> User Preferences >> Display button). If youve marked the Show AutoComplete Suggestions option in the AutoComplete Setup window (Home >> User Preferences >> AutoComplete button), previous entries that youve made for editable fields that have a lookup button are saved. When you begin typing information in one of these fields, possible matches are suggested in a list, as shown in the following illustration.
If a suggestion in the list matches your criteria for that field, select the suggestion or press the DOWN ARROW key to select the suggestion and press ENTER. To remove an individual suggestion from the list, right-click on the entry to remove and select Remove From List. You can select the <<More...>> option in a suggestion list to open the lookup window related to the field. If no suggestion matches what you are typing, continue typing. Display-only field Shows information youve entered elsewhere. It appears as a gray box and cant be edited.
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Horizontal scrolling field Allows you to scroll left or right to see an entire entry if it doesnt fit in a field. Options Allows you to select one option from a list. The selected option is marked with a black dot. Check box Allows you to select many options, depending on your particular needs. Selected options have a check mark in the box next to them. Unavailable options are dimmed. Multi-select box Displays a list of options from a set of predetermined choices. You can select multiple options from the list by holding down the SHIFT or CTRL key and clicking on the applicable items in the list. Drop-down list Allows you to select a single option from a list by clicking the arrow button to the right of the field.
Primary windows
Primary windows can be opened from a list, toolbar, area page, or from another primary window. Youll use primary windows to enter information needed to complete specific tasks in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Youll typically work with one record at a time.
Menu bar Window toolbar
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Each primary window contains a menu bar that contains additional commands for the window or record that is displayed.
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Within the toolbar for a primary window, you can work with the data you enter by choosing from command buttons located on the toolbar. Other command buttons are located on the right side of the toolbar and may vary by window.
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The following are the most common buttons youll see in the window toolbar: Save button Choose Save to save the information you have entered for a record. Clear button Choose Clear to erase the information you have entered in a window. Delete button Choose Delete to remove a record from the Microsoft Dynamics GP system. Print icon button Prints a report using the information displayed in the window. If more than one report can be printed, the button displays a menu. Currency list button Changes the currency view so you can display multicurrency transactions in the originating or the functional currency. The option you choose will be saved on a per-user, per-window basis. The View >> Currency menu items in a primary window provide the same functionality.
Data entry area

Primary windows show data entry fields, where you enter information, and display-only fields that cant be edited. Use the TAB key to move between fields in a primary window. For more information about data entry, see Chapter 17, Transactions and batches.
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To view fields that you must provide entries for, choose Help >> Show Required Fields. Lookup button The lookup button indicates that a lookup windowa list of items already entered in the Microsoft Dynamics GP systemis available for a particular field or window. Youll select an item from the list to enter in the window. Expansion button The expansion button opens an window where additional information for the field next to the button can be added, changed, or viewed.
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Browse buttons Browse buttons allow you to scan information, such as accounts, transactions, and customer records. You can browse through records using whatever sorting method youve selected for the window. For example, to modify previously entered transactions, you can use the browse buttons to browse through the journal entries for a given batch until you find the transactions you want. Help button The Help button opens Microsoft Dynamics GP help. For more information see Using help on page 8. Window notes button Window-level notes can be attached to individual windows throughout the system. Notes can be edited and reattached, or deleted. If several people are entering information on the same note, you may want to identify each entry with a date and the user ID of the person entering the note. If a note is attached, the page icon will appear to have lines of text in it. If no note is attached, the page icon will appear to be blank.
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Task windows
Task windows typically open from primary windows, such as transaction entry, inquiry, or cards windows. These windows contain buttons that you can choose to perform an action and close the task window. Within task windows or secondary windows, youll specify options or enter specific details about the information in a primary window. Task windows dont contain a toolbar, but they do have menus as well as Note buttons that work similarly to the same controls on primary and secondary windows.
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Scrolling windows
Scrolling windows always appear within another window. Use scrolling windows to view a list of previously entered records, transactions, or accounts in the Microsoft Dynamics GP system. After you have entered information in the scrolling window, press CTRL + TAB to move to the next field or button in the main window. To move to the field or button before the scrolling window, press CTRL + SHIFT + TAB.
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Hide and show buttons Some scrolling windows allow you to view either single or multiple lines of information for each item in a scrolling window. If you choose the hide button to view a single line of information, only summary information is displayed for each item. If you choose the show button to view multiple lines of information, you can see detailed information about fewer items at a time. In both cases, you can scroll to view additional items.
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Lookup windows
In lookup windows, youll look up and choose from existing information to enter in another window.
Find by field To quickly locate a record from the existing list, enter the first few characters of the record to search for in the Find by field. New button Choose New to add a new record to the Microsoft Dynamics GP system. Open button Choose Open to open a related window with more information about the record you selected in the lookup window. Refresh button Choose Refresh to update the contents of the window to reflect any changes entered by you or other users. Sortable column headings In selected lookup windows, you can sort by the column headings listed. To change your sorting method, click the column heading to sort by. Select button Choose Select to select an entry. The entry and corresponding information about it will appear in the primary or secondary window. Help button Choose Help to open the help file for the lookup window. Note button Choose this button to open the Note window. You can enter text in the Note window to attach a note to the lookup window.
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Advanced lookups
Advanced lookups are selected Microsoft Dynamics GP lookup windows with extra capabilities that you can use to quickly look up records within the lookup window and use an advanced search option to locate information by any field in the database.
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Advanced Search button To perform a more advanced search, choose the Advanced Search button. The SmartList Search window opens, and you can enter additional search criteria. For more information, see Searching Microsoft Dynamics GP records on page 154. View menu Select a search method from the list of choices in this drop-down menu. You can view all the possible entries or restrict the list. You can define and save a default lookup view for your master records. You also can choose from a list of predefined SmartList favorites. For more information about SmartList favorites, see SmartList favorites on page 157. The method you select will appear in the View heading. Sortable column headings In advanced lookup windows, you can sort by the column headings listed. To change your sorting method, click the column heading to sort by. Additional Sorts list Use the Additional Sorts list to display another column of information and to sort from it. You also can choose to perform a custom sort from this list.
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Stop button The Stop button stops a search in progress. The Stop button appears on the right side of the windows status area when a search is in progress.
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Note windows
Within note windows, youll enter information about a window or procedure. You can refer back to these notes the next time youre working in the window, or use notes to keep other employees up to date about changing information.
Note button Window-level notes can be attached to individual windows throughout the system. Window-level notes are typically used for instructions on what to do in a particular window. Notes can be edited and reattached, or deleted. If several people are entering information on the same note, you may want to identify each entry with a date and the user ID of the person entering the note. Window note buttons are located at a corner of a window. Record notes Record note buttons are located next to ID fields in a window. Record notes apply to a specific card or transaction.
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Attachment button OLE is an acronym for object linking and embedding. You can attach OLE objectsfiles such as pictures or spreadsheetsto any record-level notes that you enter in Microsoft Dynamics GP note windows. If youre using other applications that support OLE, such as Microsoft Excel, you can attach any file created with that application to Microsoft Dynamics GP notes. When you open a note, you can choose an OLE button, which will open the OLE object you attached to a note.
Checklist windows
You can help ensure that the standard procedures your business performs on a routine basis are completed consistently by using the checklists window for each series. When you perform these routines using the Checklists window, the time and date each task was completed and the user ID of the user who completed it are recorded. You can use the checklists already set up in Microsoft Dynamics GP or customize them and add routines to fit your businesss needs. For more information see Modifying a routine checklist in your System Administrators Guide (Help >> Contents >> select System Administration).
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Chapter 8:
User preferences
You can customize the way Microsoft Dynamics GP appears on your workstation according to your individual preferences. The user preferences you select will be applied to all the companies you have access to. This information is organized into the following sections: Customizing user preferences Changing your display Changing your user password Modifying AutoComplete options Modifying the user date Modifying Workflow alert settings Delegating Workflow tasks
Customizing user preferences

Use the User Preferences window to modify your individual preferences. These preferences are saved on a per user basis.
To customize user preferences:

1. 2. Be sure the current user ID is the one that you want to set preferences for. Open the User Preferences window. (Home >> User Preferences)
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Use the User Display Preferences window to change how Microsoft Dynamics GP looks on your computer. You can select the colors and styles for links, required and editable fields that appear in Microsoft Dynamics GP windows. For information about changing the navigation pane, see Chapter 3, Navigation. For information about changing menus and toolbars see Chapter 2, Using Microsoft Dynamics GP. If you have impaired vision, you can use the Accessibility Wizard available with your operating system to select a high contrast color scheme which removes color gradients from the user interface. You also can use the Display Properties window available with your operating system to specify additional color settings that might improve visibility of the user interface. Since many fields in Microsoft Dynamics GP are editable, be sure to choose a combination of colors and patterns that is easy to look at for long periods of time.
To change your display:

1. Open the User Display Preferences window. (Home >> User Preferences >> Display button)
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Changing your user password

Use the User Password Setup window to enter or modify the password that gives you access to Microsoft Dynamics GP. Each user must have a password to access Microsoft Dynamics GP. This password is assigned using the User Setup window. Change your password frequently to help ensure system security. Passwords must be at least five characters; however, your system administrator might have other requirements.
To change your user password:

1. Open the User Password Setup window. (Home >> User Preferences >> Password)
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In the Old Password field, enter your current password. In the New Password field, enter your new password. Reenter your new password exactly as you previously entered it. Choose OK. Microsoft Dynamics GP will verify the password, and if the password was entered correctly, the User Preferences window appears. If the password was not typed the same way in both steps 3 and 4, a message will be displayed, and youll need to enter the new password again. The new password will be required the next time you log in to Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Modifying AutoComplete options

Use the AutoComplete Setup window to specify the number of days before unused entries should be removed and the number of entries that can be saved for each field. You also can remove all existing AutoComplete entries. Separate sets of AutoComplete entries are saved for each user and each company. If you decide not to use AutoComplete, unmark the Show AutoComplete Suggestions option.
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By using AutoComplete, previous entries that youve made for some editable fields, such as Customer ID, Vendor ID, and Address ID, are saved. Then, when you begin typing information in one of these fields, possible matches are suggested in a list. If a suggestion in the list matches your criteria for that field, select the suggestion. You can select the << More >> option in the list to open the lookup window related to the field.
To modify AutoComplete suggestions:

1. Open the AutoComplete Setup window. (Home >> User Preferences >> AutoComplete)
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Modifying the user date

The user date is the date thats displayed on the status bar. The default date is the operating system date, but you can modify this date in two ways: Change the operating system date. See your operating system documentation for information about how to change the operating system date. Change the user date.
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1. Open the User Date window. (From the status bar in the Microsoft Dynamics GP application window >> User Date) (Microsoft Dynamics GP menu >> User Date) In the date field, enter the new date and choose OK. The user date changes to the date that you entered.
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Modifying Workflow alert settings

You can modify Workflow alert settings on the Workflow Alerts page of the Workflow Web site. For more information about Workflow, refer to Chapter 11, Workflow.
To modify Workflow alert settings:

1. Open the User Preferences window. Home >> User Preferences) Choose Workflow Alerts. The Workflow Web site opens and the Workflow Alerts page is displayed. Select a company from the Current Company list in the upper right corner of the page. Choose a workflow to configure your alert settings for. The Workflow User Alerts page is displayed. Select the Receive a Microsoft Dynamics Desktop Alert check box to receive desktop alert messages when tasks are assigned to you, or when documents or batches youve submitted have completed workflow approval processes. To receive e-mail alert messages, select one of the following options: Receive an immediate e-mail Select this option to receive e-mail messages immediately after workflow tasks have been assigned to you, or when documents or batches youve submitted have completed workflow approval processes. Keep in mind, this means you will receive one e-mail message for each task assigned to you, and one e-mail message for each document, master record, or batch you submitted. Receive a daily e-mail summary Select this option to receive a daily email message. Specify what time you want the daily e-mail message sent. Then indicate if the message should list all tasks assigned to you, or only new tasks that is, those tasks assigned to you since the last daily e-mail message was sent. Receive a weekly e-mail summary Select this option to receive a weekly e-mail message. Specify the day and time you want the weekly e-mail message sent. Then indicate if the message should list all tasks assigned to you, or only new tasksthat is, those tasks assigned to you since the last weekly e-mail message was sent. 7. 8. Click OK. Repeat this procedure for each company you log in to.
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You can delegate, or reassign your tasks to another approver in the workflow. For example, suppose Sue will be on vacation for a couple of weeks. She can delegate her tasks to Frank or Ann.
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For more information about Workflow, refer to Chapter 11, Workflow.
To delegate Workflow tasks:

1. Open the User Preferences window. (Home >> User Preferences) Choose Workflow Delegation. The Workflow Web site opens and the Workflow User Delegation page is displayed. Select a company from the Current Company list in the upper right corner of the page. If you want to delegate all of your tasks, select the Select all my workflows check box. If you want to delegate only the tasks for a particular type of workflow, select the workflow type. 5. For each workflow type that you selected, specify who you want your tasks delegated to. For each workflow type that you selected, specify when your tasks should be delegated by entering a start and end date. Choose OK. Repeat this procedure for each company you log in to.
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Chapter 9:
Shortcut navigation
This information describes how to create shortcuts, and how to organize and modify shortcuts. You can create shortcuts to the windows, macros, applications, and Web sites that you frequently use while working in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Youll access your shortcuts from the shortcut bar, located in the navigation pane. This information is divided into the following sections: Shortcuts overview Default shortcuts Creating shortcuts Creating shortcuts to Microsoft Dynamics GP windows Creating shortcuts to SmartList favorites Creating shortcuts to macros Creating shortcuts to web pages Creating external shortcuts Renaming shortcuts Creating a new shortcut folder Creating custom keyboard shortcuts Deleting shortcuts and folders
Shortcuts overview
Shortcuts are displayed in the upper part of the navigation pane when your Home Page is displayed. If the navigation pane is not visible, choose the Layout menu and select Navigation Pane. Choose the Home navigation pane button to display your shortcuts and your home page. Use shortcuts to quickly open frequently used windows and resources within Microsoft Dynamics GP. For example, if you regularly access a small subset of windows in your daily tasks, you can create shortcuts to those windows and store them in one folder. You can do the same with windows that you use less frequently, such as those used for month-end closing procedures. The default set of shortcuts contain a Startup folder. Shortcuts that you move into this folder will start automatically when you log in to a company in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Shortcuts also may include a User Classes folder. The User Classes folder is created for you by the system administrator and contains shortcuts to specific tasks and windows. The system administrator can modify and delete a User Classes folder or any other shortcuts within the folder. The following table explains shortcut options that are available.
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Open a shortcut Open a shortcut in a folder Add a new shortcut folder Move a shortcut into a folder Delete a shortcut or folder
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Click the shortcut to open. Click a folder name to expand its contents and click the shortcut to open. Right-click anywhere in the list of shortcuts and choose Add >> Folder. Select the shortcut and drag it into a shortcut folder. Right-Click the shortcut or folder and choose Delete.
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Right-click the shortcut or folder and choose Rename.
Default shortcuts
Default shortcuts are available to each new user created in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Select the default shortcuts for more information about using Microsoft Dynamics GP and to set up your user preferences. You can delete, move, or rename any of the following default shortcuts: User Preferences Choose this shortcut to open the User Preferences window, where you can customize the way Microsoft Dynamics GP appears on your workstation, change your user password, and set other options. Shortcuts Select the folder icon to expand this folder, which contains a shortcut to the CustomerSource Web site, where you can learn about available support options. The CustomerSource Web site requires login credentials. Startup Organize shortcuts to specific windows to open and applications to start whenever you open a company in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Creating shortcuts
Shortcuts allow you to quickly navigate within Microsoft Dynamics GP. You can create shortcuts to the following items: Microsoft Dynamics GP windows SmartList favorites Microsoft Dynamics GP macros Internet web pages Other applications in your system
You cant create two shortcuts with the same name at the same level in the list of shortcuts. If an existing shortcut has the same name as the one youre creating, the shortcut will appear with a number after the name.
Creating shortcuts to Microsoft Dynamics GP windows

The most common type of shortcut youll create is a shortcut to a window within Microsoft Dynamics GP. You also can add shortcuts of multiple Microsoft Dynamics GP windows at one time to group them in a shortcut folder.
To create a shortcut to the current Microsoft Dynamics GP window:

1. 2. Open the window to add a shortcut for. Choose File >> Add to Shortcuts.
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To create shortcuts to several Microsoft Dynamics GP windows:

1. 2. Right-click anywhere in the list of shortcuts and choose Add >> Add Window. The Add Window Shortcut window appears.
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You can quickly access the information stored in your Microsoft Dynamics GP data that you regularly refer to by adding shortcuts to SmartList favorites. For more information about SmartList, see Chapter 25, SmartList.
To create a shortcut to a SmartList favorite:

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By creating shortcuts to macros that you frequently use, you can start the macros from the main Microsoft Dynamics GP window. For more information about macros, see Chapter 20, Macros.
To create a shortcut to a macro:

1. 2. Right-click anywhere in the list of shortcuts and choose Add >> Add Macro. The Add Macro Shortcut window appears.
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If you regularly refer to web pages or web sites to complete your Microsoft Dynamics GP tasks, you can add shortcuts to those pages and access them quickly without having to enter the address in your web browser application.
To create a shortcut to a web page:

1. 2. Right-click anywhere in the list of shortcuts and choose Add >> Add Web Page. The Add Web Page Shortcut window appears.
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Creating external shortcuts

You can create shortcuts to external tasks by using the Add External Shortcut window.
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1. Right-click anywhere in the list of shortcuts and choose Add >> Add External Shortcut. The Add External Shortcut window appears.
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After youve created a shortcut, you can modify its name. To rename a shortcut, complete one of the following actions. Right-click on the shortcut or folder and choose Rename. Right-click on the shortcut and choose Shortcut Properties. Type a new name in the Shortcut Properties window.
Creating a new shortcut folder

You can organize shortcuts by grouping them into folders on the shortcut bar. For example, you may want to group shortcuts for a series of tasks in the same folder, or put shortcuts for the same type of files in one folder.
To create a new shortcut folder:

1. 2. 3. Right-click anywhere in the list of shortcuts and choose Add >> Folder. A folder will appear with the default name New Folder. Enter a name for the folder. You cant create two folders with the same name at the same level of the shortcut bar. If an existing folder has the same name as the one you want to create, the folder will appear with a number after the name.
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Creating custom keyboard shortcuts

You can apply a series of keystrokes to activate a shortcut using the keyboard. Youll choose from a list of available keyboard shortcuts to assign the keystrokes. Any keys used for keyboard commands by the operating system, the main Microsoft Dynamics GP menus, or other shortcuts wont be available to use for custom keyboard shortcuts.
To create a custom keyboard shortcut:

1. In the list of shortcuts, right-click on the shortcut to assign a keyboard shortcut to and choose Shortcut Properties. The Shortcut Properties window opens.
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To delete a shortcut or folder, right-click the shortcut or folder and choose Delete. If you delete a folder, all the shortcuts and subfolders contained within it also will be deleted.
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Chapter 10:
Keyboard shortcuts
Microsoft Dynamics GP has a standard interface to provide a consistent look and feel. You can use the keyboard shortcuts to move around in Microsoft Dynamics GP. This information is divided into the following sections: Menu bar and toolbar keyboard shortcuts Microsoft Dynamics GP application window keyboard shortcuts Window navigation keyboard shortcuts Tools keyboard shortcuts Window-specific keyboard shortcuts Other common keyboard shortcuts
Menu bar and toolbar keyboard shortcuts

Use keyboard shortcuts to select commands from Microsoft Dynamics GP menus and toolbars. The shortcut letter is underlined on the menu or toolbar when you press ALT. To access a menu using keyboard shortcuts, press ALT and the underlined letter of the menu that you want to access. For example, press ALT, A to display the Transactions menu and press ALT, F to display the File menu. To select a command from a menu by using the keyboard, press ALT and the underlined letter of the menu that you want to access, then select the underlined letter in the command name. For example, to open the Transaction Entry window, press ALT, A, F, G. If you complete most of your tasks using the keyboard only, be sure to display the main toolbar in the Microsoft Dynamics GP application window so that you can access common windows using keyboard shortcuts. For more information about toolbars, see Toolbars on page 19.
Microsoft Dynamics GP application window keyboard shortcuts

Use the following shortcut keys to navigate quickly within the Microsoft Dynamics GP application window.
Navigation
Address Bar Search box Toolbars Move to next toolbar command Move to previous toolbar command Home Second through ninth navigation pane button Forward and Back buttons
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Use the following shortcut keys to navigate quickly within a window.
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Move to next field Move to previous field Move from scrolling window to next field Move from scrolling window to previous field Default button on a window Close the current window Exit application
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Tools keyboard shortcuts

Use these keyboard commands to activate the following Microsoft Dynamics GP tools.
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Use the following shortcut keys to open the windows listed below.
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Assembly Entry Decrease Level Assembly Entry Increase Level Edit Payables Checks Create Temporary Vendor Edit Purchase Order Status Display Vendor Item Detail Payables Manual Payment Entry Create Temporary Vendor Payables Transaction Entry Create Temporary Vendor Purchase Order Entry Create Temporary Vendor Purchase Order Entry Display Vendor Item Detail Purchase Order Entry Open Item Detail Purchase Order Inquiry Zoom Display Vendor Item Detail Purchase Order Inquiry Zoom Open Item Detail Purchase Order Processing Item Inquiry Display Vendor Item Detail Purchasing Invoice Entry Display Vendor Item Detail Purchasing Invoice Entry Open Item Detail Purchasing Invoice Entry Open Match Shipments to Invoice Purchasing Invoice Inquiry Zoom Display Vendor Item Detail Purchasing Item Detail Entry Display Vendor Item Detail Purchasing Item Detail Inquiry Zoom Display Vendor Item Detail Purchasing Item Receipts Zoom Display Vendor Item Detail Purchasing Vendor Detail Entry Create Temporary Vendor Receivings Item Detail Entry Display Vendor Item Detail Receivings Transaction Entry Create Temporary Vendor Receivings Transaction Entry Display Vendor Item Detail Receivings Transaction Entry Open Item Detail Receivings Transaction Inquiry Zoom Open Item Detail Receivings Transaction Inquiry Zoom Display Vendor Item Detail Sales Transaction Entry Open Item Detail Sales Transaction Entry Quick Print Select Purchase Order Items Display Vendor Item Detail Vendor Account Maintenance Open Additional Vendor Accounts
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Other common keyboard shortcuts

You can use the following shortcut keys instead of choosing command buttons in Microsoft Dynamics GP windows.
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Copy Paste Print Select All View Functional Currency View Originating Currency View Reporting Currency Account Alias Analysis
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PART 2: MICROSOFT SOFTWARE INTEGRATION
Part 2: Microsoft software integration

This part of the documentation contains information about other Microsoft software that integrates with Microsoft Dynamics GP. The following information is discussed: Chapter 11, Workflow, provides an overview of the Workflow feature. Chapter 12, Letter Writing Assistant, provides an overview of the Letter Writing Assistant. Chapter 13, MapPoint integration, provides information on how to use Microsoft MapPoint within Microsoft Dynamics GP. Chapter 14, Unified Communications, provides information on how to use Unified Communications with Microsoft Dynamics GP.
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Chapter 11:
Workflow
You can use the Workflow feature in Microsoft Dynamics GP to create approval processes. Workflow can help you manage the tasks that you need to complete for your business. You can set up Workflow to automate certain processes, or to require approvals before certain processes can proceed. Refer to the Workflow Administrators Guide and the System Setup Guide for more information about setting up Workflow. This information is divided into the following sections. Workflow overview Benefits of using Workflow Accessing Workflow in Microsoft Dynamics GP Viewing a list of your tasks Acting on a task
Workflow overview
Workflow is a feature of Microsoft Dynamics GP that you can use to create individual workflows, or approval processes. Each workflow defines how a document, master record, or batch flows through the system by showing who must approve it, and the conditions under which they must approve it. For example, consider the following illustration of a purchase order approval workflow. This workflow shows who must approve purchase orders, and the conditions under which their approval is required. For example, suppose Sam submits a purchase order for $2,000. In this scenario, the purchase order must be approved by Frank. If Sam submits a purchase order for $8,000, it must be approved by both Frank and Sue.
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The workflow approval process expands existing workflow functionality provided in both Microsoft Dynamics GP and SharePoint. This feature provides a consistent, comprehensive solution to the approval of documents, credit limit overrides, master records, and batch posting for payables, receivables and general ledger transactions. Integration with SharePoint helps to ensure an efficient, centralized administration point, and allows the use of user roles to help you efficiently manage security of the approval process. The Workflow feature allows users to approve business processes, even if theyre not Microsoft Dynamics GP users.
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The Workflow feature allows you to have multiple approvers for a business task; multiple levels of approvals, depending on user-defined rules; and automatically delegate approval tasks for instances where the person who normally approves a task is unavailable. Notification of pending approvalsand the actual approval stepscan be accomplished using Microsoft Outlook e-mail messages or SharePoint. There are several types of workflows you can create: Purchase order approval Sales quote approval Credit limit override approval Vendor approval General Ledger batch approval Payables Management batch approval Receivables Management batch approval Employee onboard approval Personnel maintenance approval
Benefits of using Workflow

There are several benefits of using Workflow in your organization. Consistent processes The Workflow system enables you to define the approval process for master records, specific documents, and batches, such as purchase order documents and Receivables Management batches. By using the Workflow system, you ensure that documents, master records, and batches are reviewed and approved in a consistent and efficient manner. Automatic notification Users can be automatically notified when a document, master record, or batch is assigned to them for approval, or when a document, master record, or batch they submitted is approved. Users can be notified by desktop alerts or e-mail alerts. Access through SharePoint and Microsoft Outlook Users dont have to log in to Microsoft Dynamics GP to approve documents, master records, and batches. Users can approve documents, master records, and batches by accessing the Workflow web site using SharePoint, or by responding to e-mail messages in Microsoft Outlook. Reports There are several Workflow reports that you can generate. These reports help you monitor the Workflow system and identify specific workflow steps or approvers who may be slowing down an approval process.
Accessing Workflow in Microsoft Dynamics GP

You can access workflow from the action pane, when you open a list for a workflow that you created, such as the purchase order approval workflow.
To access Workflow in Microsoft Dynamics GP:

1. In the navigation pane, select the module for the type of workflow you want to use. Select the type of transaction, and select <workflow type> pending approval.
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To approve a document using the purchase order approval workflow, select Purchasing >> Purchase Order Transactions >> Purchase Orders Pending Approval in the navigation pane. In the content pane, select a document from the list and choose the Approve button in the action pane. The document that you selected will be marked as approved and will proceed to the next step in the workflow process.
Viewing a list of your tasks

You can view a list of tasks that have been assigned to you by accessing the Tasks page on the Workflow Web site. A task represents a document, master record, or batch assigned to you for approval. To view the tasks assigned to you, follow the steps below.
To view a list of your tasks:

1. 2. 3. Go to the Workflow web site. Click Tasks on the Quick Launch. The Workflow Tasks page appears. Click a workflow type. The <Workflow Type> Tasks page appears. By default, the tasks assigned to you for this workflow type are displayed. Use the View menu, on the right side of the page, to display additional tasks on this page. For example, you can display all tasks for this workflow type, or tasks that are due today.
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Acting on a task
You can approve, complete, reject, delegate, or a request a change to a workflow task from the Tasks page on the Workflow Web site.
To act on a task:
1. 2. 3. Go to the Workflow Web site. Click Tasks on the Quick Launch. The Workflow Tasks page appears. Click a workflow type. The <Workflow Type> Tasks page appears. By default, the tasks assigned to you for this workflow type are displayed. Click a task. Enter any comments you have about the document, master record, or batch. Click one of the following buttons:
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Approve Click this button to approve the document, master record, or batch. The document, master record, or batch will be assigned to the next approver in the workflow, if necessary. If no additional approval is required, the document, master record, or batch is given the status of Approved and the workflow process is complete. Completed Click this button to complete a task for the document, master record, or batch. The document, master record, or batch will be assigned to the next approver in the workflow, if necessary. If no additional approval is required, the document, master record, or batch is completed and the workflow process is complete. Reject Click this button to reject the document, master record, or batch. The document, master record, or batch is given the status of Rejected and the workflow process is complete. Delegate Click this button to assign the task to another approver in the workflow. Then select which approver you want the task assigned to. Request Change Click this button to request a change to the document, master record, or batch. The document, master record, or batch is given the status of Pending Changes and the workflow process is complete. Cancel No action is taken on the document, master record, or batch. The previous page is displayed.
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Chapter 12:
Letter Writing Assistant

Use the Letter Writing Assistant to create letters in Microsoft Word. Information about using the Letter Writing Assistant is organized into the following sections: Overview of the Letter Writing Assistant Preparing a letter Creating a letter template Modifying a letter template Deleting a letter template Renaming a letter template
Overview of the Letter Writing Assistant

You can use the Letter Writing Assistant to create letters in Word that you can send to customers, vendors, applicants, or employees using Microsoft Dynamics GP data and Word document templates. Examples include collection letters, credit application acceptance letters, proposal cover letters, letters to dispute charges, applicant offers, benefit summaries, and employee memos. You can use prewritten, preformatted letter templates or create your own. Start the Letter Writing Assistant by choosing the Write Letters button in the Customer Maintenance, Customer Summary, Vendor Maintenance, Vendor Credit Summary, Applicant, Applicant Offer, Employee Maintenance, Employee Summary, and SmartList windows or choose Administration >> Reports >> Letter Writing Assistant. Letter templates are stored in the Letters folder, which is within the Data folder in the location where your Microsoft Dynamics GP is installed. Any changes you make to existing templates, or any new templates you create, are stored only on the local computer. You might encounter some errors while using the Letter Writing Assistant if you have the security setting for macros in Word set at medium or high. Refer to your Word documentation for more information about security settings in Word. If youre using Human Resources or Payroll, you need to set security to letters that display personal information. Use the Security Task Setup window (Administration >> Setup >> System >> Security Tasks) and the Security Role Setup window (Administration >> Setup >> System >> Security Roles) to grant security to Human Resources or Payroll letters.
Preparing a letter
Use the Letter Writing Assistant to prepare Word mail merge letters to customers, vendors, applicants, or employees.
To prepare a letter:
1. Open the Letter Writing Assistant. (Administration >> Reports >> Letter Writing Assistant) A welcome message will be displayed. Choose Next to continue. Select the Prepare the letters using an existing letter option and choose Next to continue.
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Creating a letter template

Use the Letter Writing Assistant and Word to create a new letter template that can include company, customer, vendor, applicant, or employee address information, and also customer balance and invoice detail information from Microsoft Dynamics GP.
To create a letter template:

1. Open the Letter Writing Assistant. (Administration >> Reports >> Letter Writing Assistant) A welcome message will be displayed. Choose Next to continue. Mark the Customize the letters by adding new letters or changing existing letters option. Choose Next to continue. Select the letter category for the letter template that youre creating. Select the Create a New Letter option.
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The blank or existing Word document will open in Word. A letter-writing toolbar that you can use to add Microsoft Dynamics GP data to the letter will open. 8. Select the insertion point where youd like data from Microsoft Dynamics GP to be placed in the letter, and then select the type of data to add to the letter using the letter-writing toolbar. Choose File >> Save to save the document as a new letter template. When youve finished and you close Word, the Letter Writing Assistant will remain open in Microsoft Dynamics GP so that you can continue working with letter templates. New templates and changes to existing templates are saved only on the machine they were made on. 10. Choose Cancel to close the Letter Writing Assistant.
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Modifying a letter template

Use the Letter Writing Assistant and Word to modify a letter template. A template can include company, customer, vendor, applicant, or employee address information, and also customer balance and invoice detail information from Microsoft Dynamics GP.
To modify a letter template:

1. Open the Letter Writing Assistant. (Administration >>Reports >> Letter Writing Assistant) A welcome message will open. Choose Next to continue. Mark the Customize the letters by adding new letters or changing existing letters option. Choose Next to continue. Mark the Edit an Existing Letter option. Select the letter category for the letter template youre modifying. Select the template to modify. Choose Next. The letter will open in Word and a letter writing toolbar that you can use to add additional Microsoft Dynamics GP data to the letter will open.
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Deleting a letter template

Use the Letter Writing Assistant to delete a letter template.
To delete a letter template:

1. Open the Letter Writing Assistant. (Administration >> Reports >> Letter Writing Assistant) A welcome message will be displayed. Choose Next to continue. Mark the Customize the letters by adding new letters or changing existing letters option. Choose Next to continue. Mark the Delete a Letter option. Select the letter category for the letter template youre deleting. Select the template to delete. Choose Next to delete the letter template. Choose Cancel to close the Letter Writing Assistant or choose Back to continue using the wizard.
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Use the Letter Writing Assistant to rename a letter template.
To rename a letter template:

1. Open the Letter Writing Assistant. (Administration >> Reports >> Letter Writing Assistant) A welcome message will be displayed. Choose Next to continue. Select the Customize the letters by adding new letters or changing existing letters option. Choose Next to continue. Select the Rename Existing Letter option. Select the letter category for the letter template youre renaming. Select the letter template to rename. Choose Next to continue. A window will open. Enter the name for the letter template. Choose OK.
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Chapter 13:
MapPoint integration
Use Microsoft MapPoint to display maps showing the locations of and driving directions to customer, vendor, and company addresses. Information about using MapPoint is organized into the following sections: MapPoint overview Setting up MapPoint integration Displaying a map showing a location
MapPoint overview
Because Microsoft Dynamics GP integrates with MapPoint, you can display maps showing the locations of and driving directions to customer, vendor, and company addresses. Driving directions and route-planning features are available only when you have MapPoint 2002 or later installed on a workstation. Whenever you see the MapPoint button next to an address in a window, you can choose the button (shown below) to use MapPoint features.
Setting up MapPoint integration

You can use MapPoint integration to display a map showing the location of a customer, vendor, or your company, or to display driving directions to a customer or vendor location. You also can plan a route with several stops, such as at several customer or vendor locations. By default, MapPoint is active, but you can use the User Preferences window to turn MapPoint integration on or off.
To set up MapPoint integration:

1. Open the User Preferences window. (Home >> User Preferences) In the Mapping field, select whether to use MapPoint installed on a workstation or MapPoint on the Internet. Choose OK to save the information and close the window.
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Displaying a map showing a location

Use MapPoint installed on a workstation or Bing Maps to display a map showing the location of an address. You must have an active connection to the Internet to use Bing Maps to display a map.
To display a map showing a location:

1. 2. 3. In a window where a MapPoint button is displayed, select an address ID. Choose the MapPoint button to display a map. Depending on your setup, MapPoint or your web browser will start and will display a map showing the location of the address.
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Chapter 14:
Unified Communications
Microsoft Dynamics GP can integrate with some of the Unified Communications capabilities provided by Microsoft Lync. Presence information of your customers, sales people, vendors, and employees can be displayed from within Microsoft Dynamics GP. You also can select actions from Lync to perform tasks within Microsoft Dynamics GP such as creating a purchase order or opening the Customer Maintenance window. Information is divided into the following sections: Presence overview Lync actions for Microsoft Dynamics GP Lync action for Business Analyzer Entering messenger addresses
Presence overview
You can display the online presence of your customers, sales people, vendors, and employees from within Microsoft Dynamics GP. Presence information can be displayed for fields in maintenance, inquiry, and transaction entry windows. The Presence button is updated automatically with the status of your customer, salesperson, vendor, or employee. You can click the Presence button and select a task from the drop-down menu.
To display presence information, you must be signed in to your Lync account on the same computer that you are running Microsoft Dynamics GP on. Messenger addresses must have been entered in the Internet Information window for your customers, sales people, vendors, and employees. You must start Lync before you start Microsoft Dynamics GP. If you dont enter a messenger address, the Presence button isnt display for your customers, sales people, vendors, and employees. If the messenger address is not a valid address, the presence of the customer, sales person, vendor, or customer is unknown. For information about entering a messenger address in the Internet Information window, see Entering messenger addresses on page 89. The messenger address must be in a contact group in your Lync to display the current presence status of a customer, salesperson, vendor, or employee. For example, if the messenger address for a salesperson is not in a contact group, the presence of the salesperson is unknown. If the presence is unknown, you can click the Presence button and select to add the salesperson to a contact group.
Lync actions for Microsoft Dynamics GP

You can select actions from Lync to perform tasks within Microsoft Dynamics GP. To display the actions in Lync, you must start Lync, sign in to your Lync account on the same computer as Microsoft Dynamics GP, and have messenger addresses entered
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in the Internet Information window for your customers, sales people, employees, and vendors. If you have installed Microsoft Dynamics GP while you were signed in to Lync, be sure to sign out of and sign in to Lync so you can select actions in Lync. In the Microsoft Lync window, you can right-click on a contact name to display a list of actions. If you are particpating in an instant message conversation, you also can right-click on a contact name in the conversation window to display a list of actions.
Depending on the action you select, the appropriate window opens, displaying the document type and the customer ID or vendor ID that the messenger address is assigned to in the Internet Information window. If you select an action for a contact that isnt associated with a customer or vendor in Microsoft Dynamics GP, the appropriate window opens, but the customer ID or vendor ID is blank. If a messenger address is assigned to multiple customers and vendors, or to both a customer and a vendor, a window opens, where you can select which customer or vendor to perform a task for. The following is a list of actions associated with Microsoft Dynamics GP windows.
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Create a Sales Quote Create a Sales Order Create a Sales Invoice Create a Purchase Order View a Customer/Vendor Maintenance*
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Sales Transaction Entry Sales Transaction Entry Sales Transaction Entry Purchase Order Entry Customer Maintenance Vendor Maintenance Customer Inquiry* Vendor Inquiry*
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Lync action for Business Analyzer

You can select an action from Lync to add contacts to reports displayed in Business Analyzer or to remove contacts from reports. To display the action in Lync, you must start Lync, sign in to your Lync account on the same computer as Microsoft Dynamics GP, and have messenger addresses entered in the Internet Information window for your customers, sales people, employees, and vendors. In the Microsoft Lync window, you can right-click on a contact name or group name to display a list of actions. If you are particpating in an instant message conversation, you also can right-click on a contact name in the conversation window to display a list of actions. If you have installed Microsoft Dynamics GP while you were signed in to Lync, be sure to sign out of and sign in to Lync so you can select actions in Lync. You can select the Manage Business Analyzer Contacts action to open the Manage Unified Communication/Reports Assignments window.
In the Manage Unified Communication/Reports Assignments window, you can add contacts to reports or remove contacts from reports. For information about the Manage Unified Communication/Reports Assignments window, refer to Chapter 5, Business Analyzer.
Entering messenger addresses

Messenger addresses must be entered in the Internet Information window for your customers, sales people, employees, and vendors to display presence information in Microsoft Dynamics GP and to display actions associated with Microsoft Dynamics GP tasks in Lync. A messenger address is the SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) address. SIP addresses are used to create multimedia connections over Internet Protocol for applications like instant messaging. You also must be signed in to your Lync account on the same computer as Microsoft Dynamics GP.
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To enter messenger addresses:

1. Open the Internet Information window. (Purchasing >> Cards >> Vendor >> Select a vendor ID >> Internet Information) (Sales >> Cards >> Customer >> Select a customer ID >> Internet Information) (Sales >> Cards >> Salesperson >> Select a salesperson ID >> Internet Information) (HR & Payroll >> Cards >> Payroll >> Employee >> Select an employee ID >> Internet Information)
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Select an address ID to enter the messenger address. Enter a messenger address. Typically, this will be in the following form: username@domainname.com. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each address for master record ID. When you have finished, choose Save to save the record. Repeat this procedure to enter messenger addresses for additional master record IDs and addresses.
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PART 3: WORKING WITH MICROSOFT DYNAMICS GP
Part 3: Working with Microsoft Dynamics GP

This part of the documentation contains information about entering data, locating information, and printing reports in Microsoft Dynamics GP. The following information is discussed: Chapter 15, Cards, explains how you can use Microsoft Dynamics GP to track and update master records for your business. Chapter 16, System and company reports, explains how you can use reports to analyze the activities within each of your companies. Chapter 17, Transactions and batches, provides general information about entering transactions individually or entering them in batches. Chapter 18, Reminders and tasks, contains information about setting up reminders within Microsoft Dynamics GP. Chapter 19, Document attachments, contains information about using document attachments. Chapter 20, Macros, contains instructions about automating many Microsoft Dynamics GP tasks with macros. Chapter 21, Inquiries and audit trails, explains how to use inquiry features to get the data you need to run your business effectively. Chapter 22, Posting in Microsoft Dynamics GP, contains information about posting transactions within Microsoft Dynamics GP.
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Chapter 15:
Cards
Precise record keeping is an important part of a businesss success. In Microsoft Dynamics GP, youll use cards as master records to track and update information thats important to your business. You also can access information using cards from lookup windows in other windows. This information is divided into the following sections: Overview of cards Entering card information Entering Internet information Assigning Reporting Services reports to a master record
Overview of cards
Cards in Microsoft Dynamics GP are the master records of information, such as your chart of accounts and your customer, employee, and vendor records. To access a card in Microsoft Dynamics GP, choose the Cards menu from the menu bar and select a series. A menu will appear, from which you can choose a window to enter information in.
Entering card information

To add a record to your system, youll open a card and enter information into fields required by Microsoft Dynamics GP or specified by your workplace. Turn on Show Required Fields (Help >> Show Required Fields) to see what information you must enter in the window before you can save the record or transaction.
To enter card information:

1. Open the card to enter information for. For this example, weve used the Vendor Maintenance window. (Purchasing >> Cards >> Vendor)
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Enter an ID for the vendor in the Vendor ID field. Enter the vendors name in the Name field. Continue entering all additional information about the vendor. You can use the key to move from field to field within the window. Choose Save to save the record and close the window.
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Entering Internet information

You can track Internet addresses and Web pages for your company, customers, employees, vendors, and items that you order. Entering this information into Microsoft Dynamics GP allows you to directly access an individual e-mail address if you have an e-mail application set up, or a World Wide Web location using your systems browser. You can customize the labels for all the fields in the Internet User Defined window. The window that opens when you click a link for the fields in the Internet Information window depends on what you enter in the field, rather than its label.
To enter Internet information:

1. Open the Internet Information window. (Administration >> Setup >> Company >> Internet Information) You also can access the Internet Information window by choosing the Internet Addresses button in a card window, such as Vendor Maintenance.
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If company is selected as the category, the company you are currently in will be the default entry in the ID field and the field will be locked. 4. Enter valid e-mail addresses. You can enter multiple addresses in each field. If you are sending documents through e-mail to your customers and vendors, the e-mail addresses you enter are used as default entries in the Purchasing Email Detail Entry window, the Receivables E-mail Detail Entry window, and the Sales E-mail Detail Entry window. If you want to send remittances in Payables Management, you must enter at least one address for the vendors remit-to address. 5. Enter other Internet information. The window that opens when you click a link for the fields in the Internet Information window depends on what you enter in the field, rather than its label. If you enter an e-mail address, click the label to start an e-mail application, if one is set up. (If you are using Microsoft Mail, add Mailto: in front of the e-mail address.) Home Page displays the listed web site using your operating systems default browser. For example, if you had a flower company for a vendor, you could enter their web site address. When you click the Home Page link, your system browser will open the flower companys Web site. FTP Site displays the listed FTP site using your operating systems default browser. When you click the FTP Site link, your default system browser will opens the FTP site. Image starts a graphics application with the specified file open. User-defined fields open the file you specify.
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Assigning Reporting Services reports to a master record

Use the Report Assignments window to assign the SQL Server Reporting Services reports you want to print from a specific maintenance window. You can mark the report or reports you want to print from the maintenance window. One of the reports you can print is the Standard Report, which is the default Report Writer report associated with the window. If you have deployed Reporting Services reports, you can print Reporting Services reports from the following windows.
Account Maintenance Customer Maintenance Sales Prospect Maintenance Item Maintenance Employee Maintenance Checkbook Maintenance Salesperson Maintenance Vendor Maintenance Applicant Maintenance
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To view reports, you must have security access to the Reporting Services reports in Report Manager or Microsoft SharePoint. After assigning reports, you can use the Printer icon drop-down list to select a report you want to print from a list of reports. If you chose the Printer icon in the window, the default report assigned to the window is printed.
To assign Reporting Services reports to a master record:

1. From a maintenance window, click on the Printer drop-down list >> Assign Reports
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Chapter 16:
System and company reports

You can print reports to verify information within your entire system and reports to analyze activity within each of your companies. This information is divided into the following topics: System and company report summary Specifying system and company report options
System and company report summary

You can print reports that contain system and company-wide information in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Some reports are printed automatically when you complete certain procedures. For example, file maintenance reports are printed automatically when you complete maintenance tasks, such as checking links. You also can choose to print some reports after completing specific procedures. For example, you can choose File >> Print in a setup window to print a setup report. However, to print some reports, such as an Exchange Rate Table report or to print mailing labels, you must set up report options to specify sorting options and ranges of information to include on the report. For more information, refer to Specifying system and company report options on page 98. The following table lists the system and company report types available and the reports that are in those categories.
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User Notes Company Access Shortcut Bar Preferences User Security* User Classes Report* Current Activity Systemwide Settings Location Translations Activity Tracking Setup Activity Tracking Detail Process Server Setup Process Server Detail Currency Exchange Rate Table Exchange Rates Multicurrency Access Intercompany Setup Language Setup
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Choose File >> Print in the window you use to set up the information, or create report options in the User Reports window.
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Create report options in the General System Reports window.
* Indicates reports that can be assigned to named printers. See Printers in the System Administrators documentation (Help >> Contents >> select System Administration) for more information.
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Choose File >> Print in the window you use to set up the information, or create report options in the Setup Reports window.
Company Setup Reports Company Settings Addresses Pathnames Fiscal Periods Source Documents Audit Trail Codes Posting Accounts Posting Settings Routines Credit Cards Payment Terms Shipping Methods Comments Fiscal Periods by Origin Banks Company General Reports Window Notes Series Groups Combined Groups Internet Information
Create report options in the General Reports window.
Company Mailing Labels Customer Labels Reports Vendor Labels Employee Labels Company Labels Invoice Labels Prospect Mailing Labels Shipping Labels COD Tags Company Tax Reports Tax Details Tax Period Reports Tax Schedules Tax Transactions Reports File Maintenance Error Log Report Check Links*
Create report options in the Mailing Labels window.
Choose File >> Print in the window you use to set up the information, or create report options in the Company Taxes Reports window. These reports will be printed automatically when you complete the corresponding file maintenance procedure. This report can be printed when you remove activity tracking detail. Choose File >> Print in the window you use to set up the information, or create report options in the System Reports window.
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Security Task Setup Security Role Setup Security Role Assignment Security Task Assignment User Security Unassigned Security Operations Advanced Financial Report Security Alternate/Modified Forms and Reports Setup Security Operation Access
* Indicates reports that can be assigned to named printers. See Printers in the System Administrators documentation (Help >> Contents >> select System Administration) for more information.
Specifying system and company report options

You can print reports by specifying a report option, which contains sorting, restriction, and printing information. After creating a report option, you can save it for future use.
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System reports provide you with information about Microsoft Dynamics GP users, current activity in the system, and systemwide settings. Company reports provide company-specific setup information, such as fiscal periods, posting settings, and notes you enter about windows.
To specify system and company report options:

1. Open a reports window. For this example, use a System report. (Administration >> Reports >> System >> General)
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Chapter 17:
Transactions and batches

A transaction is an event or condition that is recorded in asset, liability, expense, revenue, and equity accounts. Sales to customers or purchases from vendors are examples of transactions. Transactions are recorded in a journal to link the debits and credits of each transaction and to provide a record of each transaction in one place. Microsoft Dynamics GP uses the double-entry accounting principle. Each transaction must be recorded with at least one debit and one credit, so that the total currency amount of both debits and credits equal each other. These changes are made as entries in the accounting records; therefore, a double entry always must be made. However, a transaction wont always affect both sides of the equation or even two components of the equation. For example, a transaction might affect only one side by increasing one asset and decreasing another for the same amount. The balance sheet shows the equality of the accounting equation. It should always show total assets equal to the total of the liabilities and owners equity. You can enter and post transactions individually or you can enter and post them in groupscalled batches. For information about posting, refer to Chapter 22, Posting in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Transaction and batch information is divided into the following sections: Individual transactions Batches of transactions Batch requirements and approval options Batch verification and approval Batches without approval options Batch statuses Interrupted transactions
Individual transactions
If you enter individual transactions, you can set up your system to post individual transactions immediately after you enter them, so that your records are always up to date. This is called transaction-level posting, or is sometimes called real-time posting. Entering individual transactions and posting them immediately is useful for sales and other transactions if the transactions should be reflected on reports and in inquiry windows as soon as theyre entered. For instructions to enter an individual transaction, refer to information about the task that you are completing. For example, to enter a General Ledger transaction, refer to the Transactions chapter in your General Ledger documentation.
Batches of transactions
A batch is a group of transactions that is identified by a unique name or number. For example, you can group batches by the date when the transactions were entered
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or if they were entered by a specific employee. You can enter transactions into batches during data entry and then review them before posting them at a later date. More than one person can enter transactions in the same batch, but not at the same time. Also, a batch cant be posted if anyone is making changes to it. You can create both recurring and single-use batches. Multicurrency transactions must be entered in single-use batches. Single-use batch Use single-use batches for specific, one-time transactions and is deleted after the transactions are posted. Transactions, such as credit memos, returns, payments, and multicurrency transactions, must be assigned to single-use batches. For more information about entering a batch for the task youre completing, refer to the specific information. For example, to enter a batch in Receivables Management, refer to your Receivables Management documentation. Recurring Batches Use recurring batches for transactions that will be posted repeatedlyas a batchaccording to a frequency that you specify. After the batch is posted, it will remain within the module where you created it. For example, you might create a recurring batch in Sales Order Processing to include the sales order transactions that you enter weekly. At the end of each week, you can post the transactions without having to reenter them. Recurring batches are not posted automaticallyyou must post them manually. For instructions to enter transactions in batches, refer to information about the task that you are completing. For example, to enter a Sales Order Processing batch for transactions, refer to the Batches chapter in your Sales Order Processing documentation.
Batch requirements and approval options

You can specifiy batch requirements in the Posting Setup window to help ensure the accuracy of the batches that you create. Verify Number of Trx If this option is marked in the Posting Setup window, you can specify that a required number of transactions must be entered before you can post a batch. The required number of transactions appear on edit lists, posting journals, and reprinted posting journals. Verify Batch Amounts If this option is marked in the Posting Setup window to set control totals for batches, you can enter the required currency amount for all transactions youll enter in a batch. The batch total is the absolute value of all transactions in the batch. For example, if you enter an invoice of $1,000 and a return of $250 in a batch, the batch total is $1,250. The batch total must equal the required currency amount before you can post the batch. If youre using Multicurrency Management, you must enter batch totals in your companys functional currency for all batches, including batches containing multicurrency transactions. If youre verifying batch totals and you post a batch that contains transactions with errors, the control totals are adjusted to reflect the transactions that were not posted. Any transactions that contain errors remain in the batch after posting is complete. The actual number of transactions in the batch is recalculated and the control total
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becomes zero. After you correct the transaction, you must enter a new control total and post again. The required number of transactions and transaction amounts appear on edit lists, posting journals, and reprinted posting journals. Require Batch Approval If this option is marked in the Posting Setup window, a password to require that batches are approved by someone with administrative rights must be entered before posting a batch. For information about setting up these options in the Posting Setup window, refer to your System Setup manual (Help >> Contents >> select Setting up the System).
Batch verification and approval

If the Require Batch Approval option in the Posting Setup window has been marked, transactions in batches must be verified by an administrator or someone who has been granted access to verify the transactions. If you have administrative rights to approve the transactions in a batch, you can verify that the transactions are accurate, mark Approved in the window where the transactions were entered, and then enter the password required. When you mark Approved, the batch has a status of Approved in the Series Posting and Master Posting windows. You cant add transactions to batches that have an Approved status. If you didnt mark the Require Batch Approval option in the Posting Setup window, batches are assigned a status of either Available or Marked. You can add transactions to batches that have an Available or Unapproved status. After a recurring batch has been posted, the status becomes Unapproved, so it is available for the next batch of transactions. You cant, however, mark a batch for posting if the control totals dont match. To mark the batch for posting, youd mark it as Unapproved, change the control total to match the total number of transactions, approve the batch again, and mark it for posting.
Batches without approval options

If batch approval options havent been set up in the Posting Setup window, you wont need to approve the marked batches before posting. You can refer to this section for information about how you can activate batch approvals and work with batches that require approvals.
Activating batch verification

If a batch was marked for posting and batch verification options havent been set up, control totals for the marked batch wont be verified before posting.
Adding transactions to approved batches

Transactions can be added only to batches that have an Available or Unapproved status; you cant add transactions to batches that have been approved for posting.
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Approving a recurring batch

After a recurring batch has been posted, the status automatically will become Unapproved. To post the recurring batch again, you must approve it before doing so.
Approving unbalanced batches

Its possible to approve a batch that has unbalanced control totals. For example, you could approve a batch even if the actual number of transactions entered in the batch doesnt equal the control total. The approval of batches and verification of control totals are two separate features. You cant mark a batch for posting if the control totals dont match. You must mark the batch as unapproved, change the control total to match the total number of transactions, approve the batch again, and mark it for posting.
Specifying batch totals for transaction-level posting

When transactions are posted using transaction-level posting, the batch control fields always will contain zero amounts. The transactions will have been posted, however, even though zeros are displayed. If the transactions arent posted, a message will be displayed in the posting journal to alert you that the transactions werent posted.
Deleting approved batches

Approved batches cant be deleted. To delete a batch that has been approved, you must mark it as unapproved first.
Verifying totals in batches with errors

If youre verifying batch totals and you post a batch that contains transactions with errors, the control totals are adjusted to reflect the transactions that were not posted. Any transactions that contain errors remain in the batch after posting is complete. The actual number of transactions in the batch is recalculated and the control total becomes zero. After you correct the transaction, you must enter a new control total and post again.
Batch statuses
Batches can have several different posting statuses. A posting status indicates where a batch is in the overall posting status. Some batch statuses only occur in specific modules. Refer to the table for more information.
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The batch isnt in use and can be modified. The batch can be marked for posting but cant be modified The batch is being modified by another user and cant be marked for posting or posted.
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The batch will be posted when you choose Post. After a batch has been marked, you cant modify it unless you change its status back to Available. The batch does not contain any transactions.
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General Ledger Inventory Control Invoicing Payables Management Payroll Receivables Management Sales Order Processing Inventory Control General Ledger Inventory Control Payables Management Payroll Receivables Management All General Ledger Invoicing Payables Management Receivables Management Sales Order Processing Payroll This only applies if the Verify Batch Amounts option is marked in the Posting Setup window. General Ledger This only applies if the Verify Number of Trx option is marked in the Posting Setup window. Inventory Control This only applies if the Verify Batch Amounts option is marked in the Posting Setup window. All This only applies if the Verify Number of Trx option is marked in the Posting Setup window. General Ledger Inventory Control Invoicing Payables Management Payroll Receivables Management Sales Order Management This only applies if the Require Batch Approval option is marked in the Posting Setup window.
Receiving
The batch is receiving transactions from another module.
Recurring Batch The batch already has been posted the maximum number of times Posted Maximum Times allowed for a recurring batch.
Posting Unequal Actual/ Control Batch Totals
The batch is being posted. The batch has a different amount for Actual Batch Total than for control Batch Total.
Unequal Actual/ Control Employees Unequal Actual/ Control Journal Entries Unequal Actual/ Control Quantity Totals Unequal Actual/ Control Transactions Unapproved
The batch has a different amount for Actual Employees than for Control Employees. The batch has a different amount for Actual Journal entries than for Control Journals Entries. The batch has a different amount for Actual Quantity Total than for Control Quantity Total. The batch has a different amount for Actual Transactions than for Control Transactions. The batch hasnt been approved for posting. You can modify the batch. You can approve the batch and mark it for posting in a batch entry window only when the batch totals equal the control totals.
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Interrupted transactions
Use the transaction entry windows to continue processing interrupted transactions. Statuses are not assigned to transaction processes that have been interrupted. When you log in to the system, a message will be displayed if a transaction-level process was interrupted. If processing is interrupted, refer to the following information. If these solutions arent helpful, we recommend that you call your reseller, qualified installer, or Microsoft Dynamics GP Technical Support. Posting interrupted Open the transaction entry window. The transaction is available for posting. You can continue entering transactions. Printing interrupted Open the transaction entry window. The posting journal is printed when you close the window. Table updates interrupted Open the transaction entry window. The system finishes updating tables. No further action is needed.
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Chapter 18:
Reminders and tasks

You can create and update a list of tasks, assign tasks to other users, set reminders for due dates, and view the tasks that you have completed. You also can set up reminders for overdue invoices, payables due, recurring batches of transactions that you need to post, and SmartList favorites that meet conditions that you specify. This information is divided into the following sections: Creating a task Viewing the task list Setting up predefined reminders Creating customized reminders Viewing reminders Acting on a reminder
Creating a task
Use the Task window to create a new task. For example, you can create tasks to remind yourself to print reports or make backups on a regular schedule. You also can make a task recurring or link a task to a Microsoft Dynamics GP window, a Web page, or an external program or file. Tasks will be displayed in the Reminders window on the date that they are due. You also can view a list of the tasks that are assigned to you in the Task List window. For more information, see Viewing the task list on page 109.
To create a task:
1. Open the Task List window. (Microsoft Dynamics GP menu >> Task List) (Home >> User Preferences >> Reminders button >> Task List) Choose New Task. The Task window will open.
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Select the type of link to be attached to this task. If you select No Link, skip to step 6. Microsoft Dynamics GP window Select this option to link to a Microsoft Dynamics GP window from a task so that the user who is assigned the task can easily access a window that you specify. Choose the Name expansion button to open the Add Command window, where you can select a window name. You only can add links to windows that you have security access to. Web Page Select this option to link to a Web Page from a task so that the user who is assigned the task can easily access the Web page. Enter the URL for the Web page. External program or file Select this option to link to an external program or file so that the user who is assigned the task can easily start a program or open a file that you specify. Choose the Browse button to select an external program or file to link to.
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Viewing the task list

Use the Task List window to review the tasks assigned to you.
To view the task list:

1. Open the Task List window. (Microsoft Dynamics GP menu >> Task List) (Home >> User Preferences >> Reminders button >> Task List)
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Setting up predefined reminders

Use the Reminder Preferences window to specify which predefined reminders to be reminded of and how often to be reminded.You also can specify whether the predefined reminder should be displayed as a Cue in the Home Page. Predefined reminders are reminders that already have been created for you and that you can choose to be reminded of. Predefined reminders exist for overdue invoices, payables due, recurring General Ledger batches, recurring Receivables batches, recurring Payables batches, items due for stock count, and lots due to expire. The options displayed in this window depends on what you have installed and registered. You also can use this window to create customized reminders. For more information, see Creating customized reminders on page 110.
To set up predefined reminders:

1. Open the User Preferences window. (Home >> User Preferences)
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Creating customized reminders

You can set up customized reminders to alert you when a SmartList favorite meets the conditions that you specify. You also can specify whether the custom reminder should be displayed as a Cue in the Home Page. For example, for the default SmartList favorite named Customer Balance, you can set up a customized reminder to let you know when a customers balance is larger than $1,000. Use the Reminder Preferences window and the Custom Reminders window to create new customized reminders.
To create a custom reminder:

1. Open the Reminder Preferences window. (Home >> User Preferences >> Reminders button)
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Viewing reminders
Use the Reminders window to view reminders that were generated automatically or by a task that you entered. See Creating a task on page 107 for more information. If you have overdue tasks or tasks that are due today, the Reminders window will be displayed when you log in to Microsoft Dynamics GP. If your home page is set up to be displayed when you start Microsoft Dynamics GP and you have selected to display reminders in the To Do area of your home page, the Reminders window will not be displayed when you log in to Microsoft Dynamics GP.
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To view reminders:
1. Open the Reminders window. (Microsoft Dynamics GP menu >> Reminders)
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Use the View menu to select the types of events that will be displayed. You can view all reminders, overdue invoices, bills to pay, general ledger batches, receivables batches, payables batches, stock counts due, tasks, or lots due to expire. You also can complete the following actions. You can double-click a reminder in the Reminders window to take action on it. See Acting on a reminder on page 112 for more information. You can choose New Task to create a new task. See Creating a task on page 107 for more information. You can click the Change Reminder Preferences link to open the Reminder Preferences window, where you can specify events to be reminded of and how often to be reminded.
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Acting on a reminder
Use the Reminders window to complete an action based on a reminder.
To act on a reminder:
1. Open the Reminders window. (Microsoft Dynamics GP menu >> Reminders) Select a reminder and choose Open. A menu will be displayed.
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Overdue Invoices
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Opens the Receivables Transaction Inquiry Zoom window, where you can view a transaction as it was originally posted using the Receivables Transaction Entry window. Opens the Customer Maintenance window, where you can add and modify customer records and information. Opens the Payables Transaction Entry Zoom window, where you can view the transaction as it was originally entered. Opens the Select Payables Checks window, where you can select vouchers for payment. Opens the Vendor Maintenance window, where you can create, delete, and inactivate vendor records, and place vendor holds. Opens the Batch Entry window, where you can create batches or post individual batches. Opens the Series Posting window, where you can post the batch that you selected. Opens the Receivables Batch Entry window, where you can add, modify, and post batches of receivables transactions. Opens the Sales Series Posting window, where you can post batches from the Sales series. Opens the Payables Batch Entry window, where you can create a batch, or group, of transactions. Opens the Purchasing Series Posting window, where you can post payables batches. Opens the Stock Count Schedule window, where you can create, modify, or delete a stock count schedule.
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Payables Due
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Select Checks
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Post Batches
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Opens the Item Quantities Maintenance window, where you can update and review information about the quantities of a specific item at a specific site. Opens the Item Stock Count Inquiry window, where you can view stock count information about a specific item. Opens the Task window with the task that you selected displayed. Opens the Task List window, where you can view the tasks that are assigned to you. Opens the Lot Number Inquiry window, where you can view information about items that track lot numbers. Opens the Edit Lot Number Attributes window, where you can edit attributes assigned to a lot number. Opens the Serial/Lot Trace Inquiry window, where you can track the life cycle of serial or lot numbers. You also can use the Serial/Lot Trace Inquiry window to trace the recall of serial or lot numbers.
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Lots Due to Expire
Lot Number Inquiry
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Chapter 19:
Document attachments
You attach documents such as requisitions, packing slips, bill of ladings, and images to master records, Sales Order Processing transactions and Purchase Order Processing transactions. You can attach documents to individual line items on transactions. This information is divided into the following sections. Attachment icon Document attachments for master records and transactions Deleting a document attachment from a master record or transaction Using the Document Attachment Management window Sending attachments in email Deleting attachments using the Document Attachment File Utility
Attachment icon
By choosing the Attachment icon, the Document Management Attachment window or the Document Attachment Inquiry window opens. You can use the Document Management Attachment window to attach documents. You also can view a document that has already been attached or remove an attachment. You can use the Document Attachment Inquiry window to view the document attached to a master record, transaction, or transaction line item. If a document is attached, the Attachment icon will appear to have a document clipped to it.
Attachment No attachment
Document attachments for master records and transactions

You can attach documents such as requisitions, credit reports and images to master records, Sales Order Processing transactions and Purchase Order Processing transactions. You can attach documents to individual line items on transactions. You can attach documents to the following master records
Master records
Item record Customer record Vendor record
Attachment example
An image of the item Credit report W-9 form
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You can attach documents to the following transactions. You also can attach documents to the line items assigned to transactions.
Master records
Sales quote Sales order Sales fulfillment order Sales invoice Sales return Sales back order Standard purchase order Blanket purchase order Drop-ship purchase order Drop-ship blanket purchase order Shipment receipt Shipment/Invoice receipt Purchasing Invoice receipt In-transit transfer receipt Purchasing return Purchasing return/credit Purchasing inventory Purchasing inventory w/Credit An image of the item Change order Bill of lading Packing slip An image of the item Requisition Change order An image of the item
Attachment example
Packing slip Picking ticket An image of the item
Deleting a document attachment from a master record or transaction

To delete attachments, you must have the option to delete attachments from a master record or transaction marked in the Document Attachment Setup window. You also can require a password when deleting attachments. If the option to delete attachments isnt marked, you cannot delete attachments from master records and transactions. When an attachment is deleted, the information for the attachment appears in the Deleted tab of the Document Attachment Management window and the Document Attachment Inquiry window. The status of the attachment also is updated in the Document Attachment Status Inquiry window. If an attachment rolls down from a master record to a transaction, you can delete the attachment from the transaction or the master record. If the attachment is deleted from the transaction, the attachment is not deleted from the master record. If the attachment from the master record is deleted, the attachment is not deleted from the transactions that attachment was rolled down to. If the attachment does not roll down, you can delete the attachment from the master record or transaction where the attachment was made.
Using the Document Attachment Management window

Use the Document Attachment Management window to attach documents or preview the attachments for customer, vendor, and item records. You also can attach documents or preview attachments for Sales Order Processing and Purchase Order
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Processing transactions. You can attach documents to individual line items on transactions. A document can be attached after the transaction or master record has been entered. If you changed a file to use an executable file extension, an error might occur when previewing an attachment. You can view active and deleted attachments as well as the status of the attachment. To enter attribute properties for the attachment, you can use the Attachment Properties window.
To attach a document:
1. 2. Enter or select a master record ID or a transaction. If you are attaching a document to an item, enter or select an item number for the transaction. Choose the Attachment Management icon to open the Document Attachment Management window. If you are creating a new record, a message appears, asking whether you want to save your changes. You can save the record or wait until you are finished entering the information. 4. Choose Attach to open a window where you can locate the attachment. To attach a file, the file name can't be longer than 255 characters. The file name includes the path where the file is located. 5. After you locate the attachment, choose Open to add the attachment to the list of assigned attachments for the selected vendor record. If a message appears, stating that the attachment already exists, choose Replace to replace the existing file or choose Save to rename the file. 6. In the Document Attachment Management window, enter the new name of the file, if appropriate. Choose the expansion button in the File Name line to open the Attachment Properties window to enter attributes of the attachment. Select whether or not to flow or roll down the attachment from the master record to the transaction. If the flow type has rolled down from a master record, you cannot change the type. If the flow type selected for the master record is Flow and the setup option to allow master records to flow to transactions is not marked, the attachment will not flow to the transaction. Select an attribute label that best describes the attachment and enter a description for that attribute. The default attribute label was set up in the Document Attachment Setup window. For example, if you attach a lot of images, the default attribute label could be named Image and you can enter a description of the image in the Attachment Properties window such as Map. Mark to send the attachment in email. Unmark the option if you dont want to sent the attachment in email.
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To preview a document attachment:

1. 2. Enter or select a master record, document, transaction, or line item. Choose the Attachment Management icon to open the Document Attachment Management window. Select an attachment in list of file attachments. Choose Preview to view an attachment.
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1. 2. Enter or select a master record, document, transaction, or line item. Choose the Attachment Management icon to open the Document Attachment Management window. Choose the Date expansion button to open the Document Attachment Status inquiry window. Each time an action is completed for an attachment, the status, user ID, date, and time are updated in the window. 4. Choose OK.
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1. 2. Enter or select a master record, document, transaction, or line item. Choose the Attachment Management icon to open the Document Attachment Management window. Select an attachment in list of file attachments. Choose the Delete Row icon. To delete attachments, you must have the option to delete attachments from a master record or transaction marked in the Document Attachment Setup window. Enter the password to delete the attachment, if required. Choose OK.
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Sending attachments in email

If you are sending a purchase order or sales document in email, you can send the attachments assigned to the purchase order or sales document as well. To send attachments in email, mark the Send Attachments in Email option in the Document Attachment Setup window. By marking this option, the Mark Send Attachments in Email option is available in the Attachment Properties window. When you assign an attachment using the Document Attachment Management window, the attachment can be sent in email. If you dont want the attachment to be sent in email, unmark the option in the Attachment Properties window.
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If the attachment is rolled down from a master record, the default email option for the attachment is from the master record. For example, if the items attachment email option is marked and the item is assigned to a purchase order, the email option is marked in the Attachment Properties window. You can unmark this option in the Attachment Properties window for the transaction. If an items attachment email option for an item is not marked and the item is assigned to a purchase order, you cant send the attachment in email. If you have attachments that can be sent in email, open the Select Attachments to Send in Email window. You can open this window by selecting the Select Attachments to Send in Email option from the Actions menu in the Sales Transaction Entry window or the Purchase Order Entry window.
In this window, you can select the attachments you want to send in email. When you send the sales transaction or purchase order in email, the attachments will be sent in email as well.
Deleting attachments using the Document Attachment File Utility

Use the Document Attachment File Utility window to delete attachments that are no longer linked to transactions or master records on or prior to a selected date.
To delete attachments:
1. Open the Document Attachment File Utility window. (Administration >> Utilities >> Company >> Delete Attachment FIles) Enter or select a cutoff date for attachments to be removed. Choose Delete.
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Chapter 20:
Macros
Use the macro system in Microsoft Dynamics GP to enhance data processing power by automating some of your accounting tasks, such as table maintenance and reporting. This information is divided into the following sections: Macros overview Recording a macro Recording a data entry step Playing a macro
Macros overview
A macro is a recording of each key you pressed or mouse click you made while performing a procedure. (You could think of creating a macro as a recording session.) Later, the macro can be played. As it is played, each entry will be recreated just as though you were typing the keystrokes and using the mouse yourself. Although a macro can begin anywhere within Microsoft Dynamics GP, the point where a macro begins must be active before you can play it. For example, if you begin recording a macro using the General System Reports window, that window must be active on your screen for the macro to play. We recommend that you begin every macro by making a selection from the menu bar or toolbar.
Recording a macro
Although you can create macros for any entries you make in the Microsoft Dynamics GP system, macros typically are most effective for the following tasks: Printing routine reports that can be compiled the same way at regular intervals. Performing one or more tasks that require lengthy computer processing time. You can begin replaying the macro when youre ready to go home for the evening or a weekend. The macro automatically will complete the task and, if you want, exit the Microsoft Dynamics GP system when it is finished. Standardizing the completion of crucial accounting tasks, such as posting, printing financial statements, or closing a month or a year.
The following table lists all the menu options available while recording a macro.
Recording option
Record Stop Record Suspend Recording
Description
Displays the dialog box where you specify the macros name and location. Ends the recording of the macro. Allows you to enter a prompt that appears when the macro is played; the macro will be paused, as well. Choose Resume Recording to continue recording. Continues recording the macro after recording is suspended, if you used the Suspend Recording option. Pauses the recording of the macro.See Recording a macro on page 121 and Recording a data entry step on page 122 for more information.
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After the macro is recorded, you can edit it using a text editor, such as Notepad. To delete a particular Microsoft Dynamics GP macro, you can either record a new macro using the same name, or delete the macros file at the operating system level.
To record a macro:
1. Start from the menu bar. Doing so will make it easy to remember where you started your macro from. Youll need to know the point where the macro began to be able to replay the macro. On the Microsoft Dynamics GP menu, choose Tools >> Macro >> Record to display the Name the macro window. Specify a name and location for the macro using naming conventions: Make the filename descriptive (for example, a macro might be named YTDIncome.mac). Use the .MAC extension to indicate that its a macro. Save all your macros in a folder. Otherwise, the macro will be saved in the main folder for your system. If you are using Microsoft Windows Vista, files cant be saved to the folder where Microsoft Dynamics GP program files are stored, typically C:\Program Files\Microsoft Dynamics\GP
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To program the macro so that you can enter data while playing a macro, see Recording a data entry step on page 122. 4. Perform the procedure to be recorded. When you record a macro, use keyboard commands rather than your mouse as much as possible. If you edit the macro later in NotePad, it will be easier to find the commands and steps to change. 5. Stop the macro. (Microsoft Dynamics GP menu >> Tools >> Macro >> Stop Record)
Recording a data entry step

If the procedure youre recording requires that the user enter additional information or perform certain actions each time the macro is played, you can insert pauses in the macro at selected points and add a message that will be displayed when the macro pauses. When you play the macro, it will pause at these points, allowing you to take the necessary action and then continue playing the macro. For instance, you may want to insert a macro pause before a report is printed by the macro. The message could prompt the user to verify printer setup before continuing playback. After printer setup has been verified, the user would continue playing the macro (Microsoft Dynamics GP menu >> Tools >> Macro >> Continue).
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To record a data entry step:

1. 2. Complete steps 1 through 4 in the Recording a macro on page 121 procedure. When you reach the point where you need to enter data or perform an action, on the Microsoft Dynamics GP menu, choose Tools >> Macro >> Insert Pause. The Macro Insert Pause window appears.
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Enter a message that will instruct the user to complete the action needed before continuing playback. The message will appear at the specified point when you play back the macro. Choose OK. On the Microsoft Dynamics GP menu, choose Tools >> Macro >> Resume Recording to restart the recording. Repeat steps 2 through 5, as necessary, until you are finished recording the macro. Stop the macro. (Microsoft Dynamics GP menu >> Tools >> Macro >> Stop Record)
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You can play Microsoft Dynamics GP macros in the following ways: On the Microsoft Dynamics GP menu, choose Tools >> Macro >> Play. Add the macro to the shortcut bar. For more information about the shortcut bar, see Chapter 9, Shortcut navigation. Add the macro to a list of routines, and select it from the list of routines. See the System Administrators Guide (Help >> Contents >> select System Administration) for more information on customizing routines.
To play a macro:
1. On the Microsoft Dynamics GP menu, choose Tools >> Macro >> Play. The Select a Macro to Play window is displayed. Select the macro to play and choose Open. The macro will begin playing. To control how the macro plays, select one of the playback options.
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Playback option
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Displays a dialog box that contains all the macros in the current folder that were assigned a .MAC extension. After you select a macro to play, the Macro menu will display up to four options: Stop Play, Pause, Step, and Continue. Stops playing the macro. Pauses the macro until you choose Continue or Step. Allows you to play the macro one line at a time. For instance, if your macro doesnt run through successfully, this option allows you to follow the process of the macro, step by step, to determine where the problem is. The macro will not step through a dialog box one line at a time because the Step option is not available when a dialog box is displayed. Continues playing the macro after play is paused, if the Pause option was used when recording the macro. If the Insert Pause option was used when recording, a dialog box appears when you play the macro, displaying a prompt. This prompt was entered in the Macro Insert Pause window. Choose OK in the dialog box, enter or verify the appropriate data, then choose Continue from the Macro menu.
Stop Play Pause Step
Continue
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Chapter 21:
Inquiries and audit trails

While working on a task, you can use links to open other windows to verify information. You also can open inquiry windows to view historical information that you may need or to trace an audit trail. Microsoft Dynamics GP provides several methods for obtaining information about your business. This information includes the following sections: Accessing information using an inquiry window Using the Go To menu Performing an audit trail inquiry Tracing the audit trail Audit trail codes Printing an audit trail report
Accessing information using an inquiry window

Use the Microsoft Dynamics GP inquiry feature to review information for all open periods or for an historical year in detailed or summary form. Because the inquiry windows provide access to information in a quick, efficient manner, youll always have a current view of your system or your companys financial status. Microsoft Dynamics GP includes a number of features to help you scan this information easily. Using the browse buttons, you can move through a series of records by choosing an arrow button at the bottom of the window. You can view summary or detailed information, and sort the records that you want to view. The selection you make determines the order in which the records appear when you choose the browse buttons.
To access information using an inquiry window:

1. Open an inquiry window. For this example, use the General Ledger Detail Inquiry window. (Financial >> Inquiry >> Financial >> Detail)
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To print, choose File >> Print. A report showing the information in the inquiry window is printed to the selected destination. In this example, the information shows the transactions for the selected account. You also can choose the printer button in the Detail Inquiry window or press CTRL + P to print.
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Using the Go To menu

The Go To menu is located in the upper right corner of selected windows. Use the Go To button to display a list of additional windows that you can access by selecting the window you need to use.
To use the Go To menu:

1. Open a window containing a Go To button. For this example, weve used the SmartList window. (Administration >> Reports >> SmartList) From the tree structure in the left side of the window, choose the folder to search for information in. For example, you can choose the Accounts folder. Select the item that you want additional information about. The Go To button will be unavailable until you select an item.
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Performing an audit trail inquiry

An audit trail allows you to trace a transaction from any point in the Microsoft Dynamics GP system back to the batch or window where it was originally entered. For this example, you can use the Detail Inquiry window and the Payroll Check and Transaction windows for tracing the audit trail code for a payroll transaction. In addition, the links allow you to refer to the source document for a transaction. You may want to use the sample company, Fabrikam, Inc., to view examples of inquiries and audit trail codes. To use the sample company, on the Microsoft Dynamics GP menu, choose Users and Company. Then switch to LESSONUSER1 or LESSONUSER2 and select Fabrikam, Inc. as the company. For more information, refer to Tracing the audit trail on page 128, Audit trail codes on page 129, or Printing an audit trail report on page 129.
To perform an audit trail inquiry:

1. Open a transaction inquiry window. For this example, use the Detail Inquiry window. (Financial >> Inquiry >> Financial >> Detail)
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Select a year. You can select either an open or an historical year, if available. If applicable, select a line item to view. In this example, select the first item in the list. To see the audit trail code, choose the Show Details button in the upper right corner of the scrolling window. The audit trail codes for the line items will be displayed. To print a report containing the information shown in the window, choose File >> Print. When youve finished reviewing the information for the journal entry, choose Clear. The Detail Inquiry window is cleared.
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Tracing the audit trail

The audit trail is a collection of records that allows you to trace a transaction from any point in the Microsoft Dynamics GP system back to the batch or window in which it was originally entered. With the information youve entered about the transactions, you should be able to trace them from their originating point in Microsoft Dynamics GP to the actual source documentssuch as invoices, checks, or receiptsthat provided the basis for the transactions. The audit trail is integral to sound accounting practices. It allows independent auditors and your companys accountants to verify the effectiveness and accuracy of your companys recordkeeping practices. This information, in turn, assures you that the information that you base your business decisions on is accurate and complete. Traditionally, the audit trail has consisted of ledgers or journals that show where and when individual transactions were posted. Microsoft Dynamics GP provides this kind of audit trail with its posting journals; it also provides an online audit trail tool using links. Microsoft Dynamics GP has two ways of tracking audit trail information: Source document codes A source document code identifies the type of journal or entry that can be examined for more information about a specific transaction. Source document codes are useful particularly if you enter a significant portion of all your transactions in General Ledger; you can assign a source document code that easily identifies the type of transaction youre entering. For example, CRJ is the source document code for Cash Receipts Journal if the transaction represents a cash receipt. Microsoft Dynamics GP provides a limited number of commonly used source document codes, and you can set up additional codes using the Source Document Setup window. Refer to the System Setup instructions (Help >> Contents >> select Setting Up The System) for more information about setting up source document codes. Refer to the General Ledger documentation for information about assigning source document codes. Audit trail codes An audit trail code is a series of alphanumeric characters that provide a precise record of each transaction, including where its been posted, as the transaction has made its way through the Microsoft Dynamics GP system. These codes identify the posting journal that the transaction appears on.
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Transactions posted from an accounting module through General Ledger will have two audit trail codes: one for the module and one for General Ledger. For example, a Receivables Management sales transaction may be assigned a code of RMSLS00000214 when its posted in Receivables Management, and GLTRX00000485 when its posted in General Ledger. After the transaction reaches General Ledger, the Receivables Management audit trail code will become the General Ledger batch ID. As a result, General Ledger posting journals will contain the audit trail codes for both postingsthe one in Receivables Management and the one in General Ledger. To ensure the integrity of the audit trail, the audit trail codes included with Microsoft Dynamics GP cant be changed, and you cant create additional audit trail codes. However, you can change the number thats assigned to the next posting journal of a particular type. Use the Audit Trail Codes Setup window to do this. Since searching through all your posting journals can be tedious, Microsoft Dynamics GP provides additional reports, such as cross-reference reports, that help you make the connections. For more information about cross-reference reports, refer to the General Ledger documentation. To print a cross-reference report, see Printing an audit trail report on page 129.
Audit trail codes

Microsoft Dynamics GP automatically assigns audit trail codes to transactions as theyre posted. Audit trail codes allow you to trace the posting sequence of a given transaction back to the point where it was originally entered in Microsoft Dynamics GP. For example, if a transaction originated in the Clearing Entry window, the system would assign the transaction a five-character journal identification code GLCLR, followed by an eight-digit sequence number, such as 00000002. Audit trail codes provide a precise record of each transaction and where the information has been posted within the system. Audit trail codes also indicate where you should look if you need detailed information about a specific transaction. In General Ledger, for example, audit trail codes are printed on posting journals, the Cross Reference Report by Journal Entry, the Cross Reference Report by Audit Trail Code, the Transaction History Report, and the Year End Closing Report.
Printing an audit trail report

You can print reports to show the transactions that you view on your screen. These reports can be sorted by audit trail code, journal entry number, or source document number. When you create the report, you can set up restrictions so that you obtain only the information you need.
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To print an audit trail report:

1. Open the Cross-Reference Report window. (Financial >> Reports >> Financial >> Cross-Reference)
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Name the report option and select the parameters for the report. Choose Destination to select the printer destination. Save the report options and close the window to return to the Cross-Reference Report window. Highlight the report option and choose Insert. Choose Print.
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Chapter 22:
Posting in Microsoft Dynamics GP

Posting the transactions that youve entered makes them part of your companys permanent records. Until theyre posted, transactions can be changed or deleted. After theyve been posted, they cant be changed in any way, although you can enter correcting transactions to correct errors, and you can void some posted transactions that arent valid anymore. Voiding transactions typically is allowed for checks and similar preprinted forms. Youll notice the effects of posting on most reports, which will display updated amounts each time transactions related to the reports are posted. For information about setting up posting for your company, see the System Setup instructions (Help >> Contents >> select Setting Up The System). Sometimes posting might be interrupted because of a power fluctuation or some other posting problem, or if any transactions in a batch contain errors. Your Microsoft Dynamics GP system will attempt to recover an interrupted batch the next time you log in. If necessary, you can use the Batch Recovery window to continue posting the interrupted batch. You also can recover individual transactions that have been interrupted. Transaction-level and batch-level posting Posting methods for batches Posting an individual batch Posting batches within a series Posting batches using master posting Batch posting recovery overview Continuing an interrupted batch Continuing a batch posted with errors Interrupted transactions
Transaction-level and batch-level posting

Microsoft Dynamics GP has two levels of postingtransaction-level posting and batch-level posting. Transaction-level posting If you use transaction-level posting (sometimes called real-time posting), you must post the transaction immediately. You cant save a transaction without posting it. Transaction-level posting is useful for sales and other transactions that should be displayed on reports and in inquiry windows as soon as theyre entered. The posting date for transactions that you enter in General Ledger batches, and any other transactions that you post using transaction-level posting, will be transaction date. For more information, see Posting an individual batch on page 132. Batch-level posting This type of posting provides several options that allow you to post batches individually or in groups. If you post transactions as part of a batch, you can enter both a transaction date and a batch date when you enter transactions. The default date for each date is the user datethe date displayed on the toolbar. For more information about posting dates, see the System Setup instructions (Help >> Contents >> select Setting Up The System).
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For more information, refer to Posting methods for batches on page 132.
Posting methods for batches

The following three methods are available for posting batches. The only difference between the three types is the number of batches you post at one time. Batch-level posting Allows you to post one batch at a time from a batch entry window. For more information, see Posting an individual batch on page 132. Series posting Allows you to post any or all of the available batches for the selected Microsoft Dynamics GP series, such as the Inventory series. For more information, see Posting batches within a series on page 133. Master posting Allows you to post any or all available batches throughout the Microsoft Dynamics GP system. For more information, see Posting batches using master posting on page 134.
Posting an individual batch

You can use batch-level posting to post one batch at a time from a batch entry window. Batch posting is useful for a number of situations. Individuals can post groups of transactions that theyve entered. Posting is restricted to accounting managers or other supervisors. Posting is managed so that transactions with higher priority can be posted before less urgent transactions are posted.
To post an individual batch:

1. Open a batch entry window. For this example, use the Inventory Batch Entry window. (Inventory >> Transactions >> Batches)
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Close the window to return to the batch entry window. Verify your selections in the batch entry window for accuracy. For detailed information about a batch, highlight the batch, then click the Batch ID link to open the Batch Entry window, where you can verify batch information, such as batch requirements and controls. You also can choose File >> Print to print edit lists. Post the batch.
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Posting batches within a series

You can use series-level posting to post any or all of the available batches for the selected Microsoft Dynamics GP series, such as the Inventory series. Only the person who marks a batch available for posting can post that batch. Series posting might be used in a setting where posting is centralized, but where some types of transactions need to be posted more frequently than others. We recommend that you back up company data before posting. If a power fluctuation or another problem occurs, you can restore your data and begin the posting process again. For more information about making backups, refer to the System Administrators Guide (Help >> Contents >> select System Administration).
To post batches within a series:

1. Open a series posting window. For this example, use the Purchasing Series Posting window. (Purchasing >> Transactions >> Series Post)
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Posting batches using master posting

You can use master posting to post any or all available batches throughout your Microsoft Dynamics GP system. When you use the master posting process, all batches marked for posting will be posted regardless of who marked them. Master posting is an excellent way to update all the records in the Microsoft Dynamics GP system at the same time, and it also is ideal for organizations where posting is managed by a single person. If you process a relatively small number of transactions or follow a schedule for posting, this option might work, as well. You can require that a password be entered before batches can be posted. The options to approve batches for posting and to require passwords before posting will be available only if youve marked the Require Batch Approval option and entered a batch approval password in the Posting Setup window. We recommend that you back up company data before posting. If a power fluctuation or another problem occurs, you can restore your data and begin the posting process again. For more information about making backups, refer to the System Administrators Guide (Help >> Contents >> select System Administration).
To post batches using master posting:

1. Open the Master Posting window. (Administration >> Routines >> Master Posting)
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Batch posting recovery overview

When you log in to Microsoft Dynamics GP after a power fluctuation or some other posting problem occurs, or if transactions in a batch contain errors, a message will be displayed if any of the batches have been recovered. In addition, the recovery status is displayed in the batch status column in a Batch ID lookup window, a Series Posting window, or the Master Posting window. Only the user who posted the batch is notified of the batch posting failure. However, any user who has access to the Batch Recovery window (Administration >> Routines >> Batch Recovery) can continue to process failed batches. Use the transaction entry windows to continue processing interrupted transactions. The following table defines some of the recovery statuses you might encounter and the actions you must take to continue processing the batch.
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Interrupted during posting of the batch Interrupted during the journal printing phase Interrupted during the posting cleanup phase A posting error was found in a computer check batch
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Mark the batch and choose Continue. The batch is posted. Mark the batch and choose Continue. The batch is posted. Mark the batch and choose Continue. The batch is posted. Mark the batch; the status changes to Edit Required. Note the batch to edit and choose Continue. The batch status changes to Available, and you can edit and repost the batch following normal procedures. Mark the batch; the status changes to Edit Required. Note the batch to edit and choose Continue. The batch status changes to Available, and you can edit and repost the batch following normal procedures. Mark the batch; the status changes to Edit Required. Note the batch to edit and choose Continue. The batch status changes to Available, and you can edit and repost the batch following normal procedures. Mark the batch and choose Continue. The batch is available in the Print Payables Checks window. Mark the batch and choose Continue. The batch is available in the Post Payables Checks window. Mark the batch and choose Continue. The batch is available in the Post Payables Checks window. Mark the batch and choose Continue. The batch is available in the Post Payables Checks window. Mark the batch and choose Continue. The batch is available in the Process Payables Checks window. Mark the batch and choose Continue. The batch is available in the Print Payables Checks window.
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Interrupted during check reprint alignment process
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Mark the batch and choose Continue. The batch is available in the Print Payables Checks window.
Continuing an interrupted batch

Use the Batch Recovery window to continue the posting process for interrupted batches. If the batch status column in a Batch ID lookup window, a Series Posting window, or the Master Posting window displays a status of Posting Interrupted, Journal Printing Interrupted, or Table Updates Interrupted, you can use the Batch Recovery window and continue the posting process from the point of interruption.
To continue an interrupted batch:

1. Open the Batch Recovery window. (Administration >> Routines >> Batch Recovery)
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Continuing a batch posted with errors

Use the Batch Recovery window to mark the batches containing errors for edit. If the batch status column in a Batch ID lookup window, a Series Posting window, or the Master Posting window displays a status of Recurring Batch Error - Edit
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Required or Transaction Error - Edit Required, you can mark the batches containing errors and make them available for edit.
To continue a batch posted with errors:

1. Open the Batch Recovery window. (Administration >> Routines >> Batch Recovery) Mark the batches to make available for edit. Any batch that didnt complete the normal posting process has the status of Recurring Batch Error - Edit Required or Transaction Error - Edit Required. Marking the batch changes the status to Edit Required. 3. Choose Continue to change the status of batches posted with errors to Available. Close the Batch Recovery window. You can select, edit, and repost these batches following normal posting procedures. A posting journal is printed when the batch posting recovery process is complete, if you marked to print audit trail reports in the Posting Setup window. When you edit batches that originally had a batch status of Recurring Batch Error Edit Required in the Batch Recovery window, you can edit any transaction in the batch, even those transactions marked Posted in the transaction entry windows. Only the transactions marked Unposted within the batch are posted as a part of the batch posting process.
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Use the transaction entry windows to continue processing interrupted transactions. Statuses arent assigned to interrupted transactions. When you log in to the system, a message will be displayed if a transaction-level process was interrupted. The following situations can result from interrupted transaction processing. Posting interrupted Open the transaction entry window that you were posting from when the transaction was interrupted. The transaction is available for posting. Post it or continue entering additional transactions. Printing interrupted Open the transaction entry window that you were printing from when the transaction was interrupted. The posting journal is printed when you close the window. Table updates interrupted Open the transaction entry window that you were using with the transaction was interrupted. The system finishes updating the tables that werent updated completely. No further action is needed.
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PART 4: REPORTING IN MICROSOFT DYNAMICS GP
Part 4: Reporting in Microsoft Dynamics GP

This part of the documentation describes using and printing reports and using SmartList. It also includes information about systemwide and company reports, Word templates, samples of reports that you can view on CustomerSource, and reporting tools that you can use with Microsoft Dynamics GP. The following topics are discussed: Chapter 23, Reporting in Microsoft Dynamics GP, provides overview information about reporting in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Chapter 24, Report Writer reports, includes information about printing standard reports in Microsoft Dynamics GP, specifying and printing report options, and creating report groups. Chapter 25, SmartList, contains information about SmartList, which you can use to view and print the data stored in your system quickly and easily. Chapter 26, SmartList Designer, contains information about the SmartList Designer, which you can use to create SmartLists. Chapter 27, Word template maintenance, includes information about maintaining Word templates such as assigning a Word template to a company and modifying a Word templates. Chapter 28, SQL Server Reporting Services reports, provides overview information about SQL Reporting Services. Chapter 29, Optional ways to create or modify reports, describes reporting tools within Microsoft Dynamics GP that you can use to modify reports, such as Advanced Financial Analysis and Report Writer, and other reporting tools that you can use with Microsoft Dynamics GP, such as Management Reporter for Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
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Chapter 23:
Reporting in Microsoft Dynamics GP

Reports provide a way for you to retrieve and present the data stored in Microsoft Dynamics GP. The reporting tools that are included provide many ways to retrieve and present information. Additional reporting tools are available to extend the possibilities even further. This information is divided into the following sections: Types of reports Report lists My Reports list
Types of reports
To better understand the reporting choices that are available to you, reports can be divided into several categories. Standard Reports Standard reports include payables or receivables aging reports; lists of customers, vendors, employees, items, and accounts; and reports that are generated during processes such as posting or printing checks. The default tool for creating or modifying reports is Report Writer. These types of reports are available from report lists or the Print button in Microsoft Dynamics GP windows. Standard reports can be printed to a screen, file or a printer. Standard reports that are printed from the report list require you to define a report option, a set of ranges and sorting choices for the report. Reports that are printed as part of accounting processes, such as transaction edit lists, dont require an option before they can be printed. Edit lists give you the opportunity to review data and fix any mistakes before completing the next step in a process. Ad hoc reports Ad hoc reports include fewer printing options than standard reports, but its often easier and faster to display information using them. The information displayed in Inquiry windows and in SmartList views are examples of ad hoc reports. The information in Inquiry windows is intended for viewing on the screen. SmartList is a reporting tool that can help you quickly find information. SmartList favorites are designed to be viewed on-screen, but they can be easily exported to Microsoft Word or Excel where you can format the information or perform additional calculations. Forms You can print information on preprinted business forms, such as checks, quotes, orders, invoices, mailing labels and billing statements. Like other types of Report Writer reports you can modify as needed to accommodate specific layouts. Financial statements Financial statements are special reports created using Advanced Financial Analysis or Management Reporter. Report writers for financial statements include the ability to display information from budgets along with actual balances for the reporting period. Word templates Predefined Word templates for document types such as sales quotes and purchase orders are provided for you with Microsoft Dynamics GP. The templates are based on standard reports in Microsoft Dynamics GP. You can print the predefined Word templates for your customers and vendors in each of the companies you have access to. You also can create your own template or create a template from an existing template.
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Report lists
Report lists contain a list of reports that are available for you to use. Report lists have the same general functionality as other Microsoft Dynamics GP lists and are displayed in the content pane of the Microsoft Dynamics GP application window, see Chapter 4, Lists, for more information. You can access a report list from the navigation pane or from an area page in the Microsoft Dynamics GP application window. Each series available in the navigation pane has the following report lists.
Report list Reports that appear in the list
Microsoft Dynamics GP Reports Report Writer reports for the series. See Chapter 24, Report Writer reports, for more information. Excel Reports Excel reports and Office Data Connections for the series. This report list appears if you specified the location of your Excel reports using the Reporting Tools Setup window. See your System Setup Guide (Help >> Contents >> select Setting up the System) for more information. Reporting Services Reports SQL Server Reporting Services reports for the series. See Chapter 28, SQL Server Reporting Services reports, for more information. This report list appears if you specified the location of your Reporting Services reports using the Reporting Tools Setup window. See your System Setup Guide (Help >> Contents >> select Setting up the System) for more information. Reporting Services metrics appear in the SQL Reporting Services Report list. SmartList Favorites Other Reports Report List All SmartList favorites for the series. See Chapter 25, SmartList, for more information. Reports not included in the other report lists, such as Microsoft Word documents for the series. All reports for the series and the reports that youve added to your My Reports list. See My Reports list on page 143, for more information.
If you open an Excel report that is stored in SharePoint from the Excel Reports list, you can choose to view that report in a web browser instead of opening up a separate instance of Excel on your computer. This allows you to quickly view the data when you do not have Excel installed on your local machine or you dont need to work directly with an Excel worksheet. If you want to modify the data in the report, you must open it in Excel. Refer to the Report Deployment chapter in your System Setup Guide (Help >> Contents >> select System Setup) for more information on the integration of Microsoft Dynamics GP and SharePoint.
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Add reports that you frequently use to the My Reports list to easily access them when you need them. You can add reports created from report options, SmartList favorites, SQL Server Reporting Services reports, and customized reports to the My Reports list. You can access your ten most used reports from the My Reports drop-down list on the Microsoft Dynamics GP toolbar or from the My Reports area on your home page. For more information, see Setting up My Reports on your home page on page 41. In each report options window, you can choose the My Reports button to add the report option to your My Reports list. You also can add SmartList favorites, report options, SQL Server Reporting Services reports, and customized reports to the list. See Chapter 4, Lists for more information about using lists.
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Chapter 24:
Report Writer reports

You can print hundreds of standard reports from within Microsoft Dynamics GP. You also can create report options, which allow you to specify what information to include on reports. You can define report groups. For instance, if you print the same set of reports each month, you can define those reports as a group, and then print the group each month. You can choose printing destinations for reports, including a printer, a screen, a file, or any combination of these destinations. You can send reports by e-mail to others within your organization. If the report has a Microsoft Word template associated with it, you can use Word to modify your report layout. There are several reporting tools, such as Report Writer, that you can use to create customized reports. You can use Advanced Financial Analysis to create and modify financial statements, and you also can create customized financial statements using Management Reporter for Microsoft Dynamics ERP. For more information about reporting tools that you can use with Microsoft Dynamics GP, refer to Chapter 29, Optional ways to create or modify reports. This information is divided into the following sections: Standard Report Writer reports Report options Creating report groups Creating and printing combined report groups Report types, destinations, and formats Mailing reports Reporting multicurrency information
Standard Report Writer reports

Microsoft Dynamics GP includes hundreds of reports that you can print from within windows as you enter and post transactions, create inquiries, and enter or access information. For example, you can easily print reports that contain vendor, customer, employee, and item records. To print most standard reports, choose File >> Print from within the window that youre using. The documentation for each module contains summary information about standard reports that you can print from within windows as you complete various tasks. Refer to the documentation for that Microsoft Dynamics GP module. Printing in Microsoft Dynamics GP is a background processafter you start printing a report, you can continue with other activities without waiting for the report to finish printing. For example, you can print an edit list, and then begin to enter transactions in a new batch while the edit list is being printed.
Report options
To print reports that contain only the information that you want to view, you can create report options. A report option is a set of printing parameters for a particular report that you have saved. To reprint the report using those parameters, you can select the option, rather than reentering each parameter. You can use the same
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report option for multiple reports, however you cannot use the same report option twice for the same report. You can create an unlimited number of report options. You also can set up options for sending a report in an email message so you can send updated reports to the same recipients. Each report can have several different options. You can select sorting, restriction, printing, and email information to specify the scope of information that will appear on a report when you print it. For many reports, you also can select to include either detailed or summary information. Each Microsoft Dynamics GP module includes windows that you can use to create report options, and the documentation for each module includes information about the options that you can set up. For example, to create report options for system or company reports, refer to Specifying system and company report options on page 98
Creating report groups

You can use report groups to print a group of report options from a specific series in a single step. For example, you can create a report group containing all the financial statements and the Trial Balance, and print the group before you close a month, quarter, or fiscal year. Before completing this procedure, you must specify report options for the reports in the group. If you modify a report option that has been added to a group, the changes to that report option automatically will be included in the option that is in the group. For more information, refer to the documentation for the Microsoft Dynamics GP module that youve created report options for. Only reports created using Microsoft Dynamics GP report options can be grouped. Customized reports created using Report Writer cant be added to groups.
To create a report group:

1. Open a report group window. (Reports >> Select a series >> Groups)
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Creating and printing combined report groups

You can use the Combined Report Group window to create combined report groups. Combined report groups are collections of report groups from one or more series within your system. For example, you can create a Customer report group, composed of one or more of the report options available in the Sales Report Groups window, and a Vendors report group, composed of one or more report options available in the Purchasing Report Groups window. You can print all report options in both report groups at the same time by creating a combined group that includes both report groups. For more information, refer to Creating report groups on page 146.
To create and print combined report groups:

1. Open the Combined Report Group window. (Administration >> Reports >> Combined Group)
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When you define a report option or print a report, you can specify how the report will be generated. In the Report Destination windows Report Type list, you can select Standard to use the Report Writer engine to generate the report. If the report has a Microsoft Word template associated with it, you can select Template to use Microsoft Word as the layout engine.
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You can print reports to a printer, the screen, a file, or any combination of these destinations. If you print to the printer and you are displaying the Report Destination window, you can select which printer to send a report to from the Print dialog box at the time you are printing the report. If you print to the printer and you are not displaying the Report Destination window, the report is printed to the default printer thats been set up for your operating system, unless the report has been assigned to a named printer. Refer to the Printers chapter in the System Administrators Guide (Help >> Contents >> select System Administration) for more information. If you print to the screen, the report appears on the screen and you then can choose to print to the printer. In addition, if youre using an e-mail system thats compliant with MAPI (Microsofts Messaging Application Program Interface) or Exchange, you can send any report that you print to the screen in an e-mail message. If you print to a file, you can select one of the file formats shown in the following table.
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The tab-separated ASCII character format used by spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft Excel. The standard comma-separated ASCII character format used by database programs. Text with no formatting. Use this option only if the application youll use to read the report cant read any other format. A format that can be views in a web browser. A text file that contains an XML representation of the report layout and all the report data. Choose this format if you want to process the report using an external application. This format is available if you have the PDFWriter printer driver installed (included with Acrobat 5 and earlier), or Acrobat Distiller from Acrobat 6 or later. PDF (Portable Document Format) files can be read using Adobe Reader software available from Adobe. The Microsoft Office Open XML (.docx) file format used by Word 2007 or later. You can select this format if you select Template as the report type.
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You can select a printing destination in different ways, depending on which printing method you use. If you print a report by choosing File >> Print or the Print button while a window is open, the Report Destination window appears, where you can select a destination. (You can select a preferred default destinationPrinter or Screenin the User Preferences window.) You can select printing options and destinations for posting journals and other reports in the Posting Setup window. You can select to be asked each time where a specific report or journal should be printed to, or you can select specific printing destinations to be used each time, such as to the screen, to a file, or to a printer.
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For analysis, history, and setup reports and posting journal reprints, you select the destination when you create the report options needed to print these reports.
Mailing reports
Microsoft Dynamics GP allows you to mail reports via Microsofts Messaging Application Programming Interface (MAPI) or Exchange, if you have one of the following applications: Operating systems To review operating systems that use MAPI, see http:// go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=161197. A MAPI or Exchange-compliant mail system such as Microsoft Outlook If you have Outlook or another compliant mail application on your computer, you can mail reports from the Screen Output window in Microsoft Dynamics GP or Report Writer. There are two methods available for sending reports in an email: Mail a report from the Screen Output window, if you print to the screen. Add email options such as the email recipients and settings for embedding or attaching the report to the report option so that the report can be sent in an email message instead of printed. All reports sent using report options are sent in HTML format. Before you can set up email options, you must first create report options.
To mail a report from the Screen Output window:

If you have Acrobat Distiller or PDFWriter installed, you can mail the report in PDF format. These items can be purchased from Adobe Systems. PDF (Portable Document Format) files can be read using the Adobe Reader software, which is available from www.adobe.com. 1. 2. When the Report Destination window appears, select the Screen option. When the report appears in the Screen Output window, choose one of the following methods: To send the report file as an Adobe PDF file, choose the Send To >> Mail Recipient (PDF) option. The report will be converted to a PDF file. The recipient must have Adobe Reader installed to view the report. To send the report file as a text file, choose Send To >> Mail Recipient. The report will be sent as a text (.TXT) attachment to the mail destination you select in the dialog box. The reports technical name appears in the subject line of the mail application. The recipient can open it using Notepad, WordPad, or another text editor after the attachment file has been detached from the e-mail message and saved to the hard drive. Technical names are assigned to reports from within Report Writer. For more information, refer to your Report Writer documentation.
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Text reports that are wider than the screen will be displayed only partially, but will be printed in their entirety, if the report is 255 columns wide or less, and the appropriate text report options were marked in the Report Definition window. A dialog box appears so you can enter the e-mail address. 3. Enter the e-mail address and choose OK.
Adding email options to report options

1. 2. 3. Open the report options window for the report to send using email. Choose Email Options. The Email Options window opens. Enter or select the email recipients in the To, Cc or Bcc fields. The email contacts window from your default email system opens if you choose any address button. Use a comma or semicolon to separate the addresses when you send reports to multiple recipients. Choose the method of including the report in your email. Embed Reports in Message Body Use this option to insert the actual report in the message body. Send Reports as Attachments Use this option to include the report as an attachment which the recipient will be required to open to view the report. 5. 6. Choose Message. The Report Message Setup window opens. Enter a subject for the message. If you leave the subject blank, the report name will be used for the email subject line in the recipients inbox. Enter the text of a message. This text will appear in the message body. If you chose to embed the report in the email message, the text you enter precedes the report. Choose Save. The Report Message Setup window will close and the Email Options window appears. Choose OK. Once youve completed these steps, the Email button will be enabled in the report window, report options window and list views when you choose the report option.
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You can also send a report option using the report options window. 1. 2. Open the report options window for the report option to send Choose Email. The report will be sent according to the email options you set up for the report option.
To send a report in an email using the Actions pane

Only one report option can be sent in an email at one time. If you havent set up email options for the report, the Send in Email button will not be available. 1. In the navigation pane, choose the module for the report, then choose the Reports for that module. For example, choose Sales. then Sales Reports. Mark the report to send in email. In the Actions group, choose Send in Email. A Progress window will appear while the email message is generated and sent.
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Reporting multicurrency information

To print multicurrency versions of your reports and posting journals, you must mark the Include Multicurrency Info option in the Posting Setup window. If that option is marked, the option to print multicurrency information is available in some report option windows. You also can include multicurrency information on some reports by marking the option to print multicurrency information in the appropriate report option window. For information about reports that can be printed to include multicurrency information, refer to the reports summary information in the Reports chapter for the Microsoft Dynamics GP module that youre using.
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Chapter 25:
SmartList
Use SmartList to view, export, and print the data stored in your system quickly and easily. You can change the way the information is displayed to best suit your needs, and then save your inquiry to use again later. To create a new SmartList or to create a new SmartList based on an existing Smartlist, use the SmartList Designer. For more information, see Chapter 26, SmartList Designer. Information about using SmartList is organized in the following sections: Overview of SmartList Searching Microsoft Dynamics GP records Defining search criteria SmartList favorites Creating SmartList favorites Deleting SmartList favorites Printing or exporting search results Changing the columns displayed in a view Organizing information in the SmartList window Creating export solutions Exporting search results to Excel or Word Setting up SmartList options
Overview of SmartList
You can access SmartList by choosing Administration >> Reports >> SmartList. You can use SmartList to create customized inquiries to provide easier, faster access to information stored in the Microsoft Dynamics GP system, including information about accounts, customers, employees, vendors, transactions, and items. You can print or export the search results, or display them on the screen. SmartList uses sets of predefined search criteria, called favorites. The favorites are listed on the left side of the SmartList window. Some of the criteria within each SmartList favorite are used to create a default search, or view, for each favorite. You can modify the view to create a variety of customized views. You can access a list of SmartList Favorites that you can view, print, or modify when you select SmartList Favorites in the navigation pane. In addition to the favorites that are included with Microsoft Dynamics GP, a number of products that integrate with Microsoft Dynamics GP also include SmartList favorites that allow you to search data from those applications. You can add or remove criteriawhich are represented in the SmartList window as columnsfrom any SmartList view. There are many columns available for each view. To make the views easier to read and understand, use as few columns as possible, while still providing the information youre looking for. You can add additional columns to a view, if necessary. The only limitation is that columns you add must be included in the favorite. Columns can be part of the favorite, yet not be visible in the default view. To learn more about adding or removing columns from your searches, see Changing the columns displayed in a view on page 161. When you add or remove columns from a SmartList view, youre modifying only the view, not the SmartList favorite itself. SmartList favorites cant be modified. You can save modified views to make it easier to generate the same inquiry in the future.
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For example, the following illustration shows the default Customer view. The information includes customer names, customer numbers, and address information. However, theres more information available in the SmartList favorite. In the following illustration, only the customer name and number have been retained from the default view. Additional columns that display each customers credit limit, high balance, and average days to pay have been added and the columns have been rearranged.
SmartList search results can be sent to Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word. For example, you can search for information about your customers, export the results to Excel, and then use Excel and Word to create promotions targeted to specific groups of customers based on how much business they do with your company, or how conscientious they are about paying their bills on time. By combining the capabilities of SmartList and Excel to organize and sort data with Words mail merge capabilities, you can create mass mailings that tailor your message to individual customers. Refer to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel documentation for more information. SmartList search results also can be sent to the Letter Writing Assistant to help you prepare customer, vendor, applicant, and employee letters. For example, you can search for customers who have a Total Sales YTD amount greater than a specified amount. Then you can export the search results to the Letter Writing Assistant to prepare letters for those customers and thank them for their business. For more information about the Letter Writing Assistant see Overview of the Letter Writing Assistant on page 79. Only customers with bill-to addresses will be included when you send search results to the Letter Writing Assistant.
Searching Microsoft Dynamics GP records

Use the SmartList window to search account, transaction, customer, employee, item, and vendor records in Microsoft Dynamics GP. You can view only the records you have access to. For information about making specific SmartList favorites accessible to users, review the security information in the System Setup instructions (Help >> Contents >> select Setting Up The System).
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To search Microsoft Dynamics GP records:

1. Open the SmartList window. (Administration >> Reports >> SmartList)
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Choose OK. Your search will appear in the SmartList window. SmartList will display only the records it found up to the maximum number of records you specified in the Search window. If you stop a search while its processing, SmartList will display only the records it found before you chose to stop it.
Stop button
Information displayed at the bottom of the SmartList window includes the number of records returned and a processing message. You can click on the search description at the bottom of the window to open the Search window that contains the criteria that produced the current results.
Defining search criteria

Use the Search window to revise the default view for a favorite. Search criteria doesnt have to be included in the view displayed in the SmartList window. For example, you could search for sales items by unit price without displaying the Unit Price field in the results. The Search window includes the following options that can be used to refine your search results. Field Comparison Mark the Field Comparison check box to generate search results based on comparisons of similar types of fields. For example, you can use field comparisons to create views that show instances of customers finance charges exceeding their minimum payments or that lists items for which the order quantity available is smaller than the quantity thats been back ordered. When you mark the Field Comparison check box for a definition, you also can select a comparison type, such as less than, equal to, or greater than, and then choose a second field to compare to. You can set up a field comparison for each of the four definitions in the Search window. Maximum Records Use the Maximum Records setting to limit the number of items your search returns. SmartList matches search criteria to items in work files, open files, and history files, and returns the records that most closely match the search criteria that you selected.
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Search Type Use the Search Type selections to specify whether all or some of the search definitions must be matched before a record can be displayed. For example, the Search window allows you to search data in a favorite using up to four criteria. If you want each element of the definition to match before displaying a record, select Match All. To see a record displayed as long as it matches at least one of your search criteria, select Match 1 or More.
To define search criteria:

1. Select the default view of a favorite in the SmartList window. (Administration >> Reports >> SmartList) Choose Search from the toolbar.
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SmartList favorites
SmartList includes predefined searches, called favorites. You can view search results for favorites or modify them. You also can create additional favorites. When you select a favorite, search results are displayed in the SmartList window; the results can be sorted by any of the columns included in the favorite. You can select a favorite and choose Search in the SmartList window to open a window where you can modify the search criteria for the favorite.
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Favorites with an asterisk beside them are default favorites that came with Microsoft Dynamics GP. You also can open the Search window by clicking the search criteria description displayed at the bottom of the SmartList window.
Creating SmartList favorites

Use SmartList, the Search window, and the Add or Remove Favorites window to create a SmartList favorite using the search criteria that you specify. You must select an existing favorite to use as a starting point for the favorite youre creating. You also can create a customized reminder for the favorite that you are creating. For more information, see Creating customized reminders on page 110. The search window includes four search definitions that you can use to define the search criteria for a favorite. The following table explains the ways you can set up search definitions.
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Filter using keywords
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Select a column name and one of the following filtering options: contains is equal to begins with is between is not equal to is greater than is less than Enter a value in the Value field. If you selected the is between option, enter a value in each Value field. Mark the Match Case option to make the filter case sensitive.
Compare values
Select a column name and select Field Comparison. Select a column name and one of the following filtering options. contains is equal to begins with is between is not equal to is greater than is less than If you selected the is between option, select a column name in each Value field. Mark the Match Case option to make the filter case sensitive.
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To create SmartList favorites:

1. Open the SmartList window. (Administration >> Reports >> SmartList) Select a favorite from the left pane to use as a starting point. The search results will open in the right pane of the window. Choose Search to open the search window, where you can modify search criteria for the favorite. You can complete the following actions. Enter search definitions. Enter the maximum number of records to include in the results. Select the search type to specify whether all or some of the search definitions must be matched before a record can be displayed. Choose Columns to open the Change Column Display window to add, remove, or rearrange the columns of data that will open in the search results for the favorite.
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Changes made using the Change Columns Display window are only for the SmartList favorite that you are currently viewing. These changes will not affect any other favorites. 4. Choose OK. The search results will open in the right pane of the SmartList window. The number of records returned, a processing message, and a description of the search criteria are displayed at the bottom of the SmartList window. In the SmartList window, choose Favorites to open the Add or Remove Favorites window. Enter a name for the favorite. Select an option from the Visible To field to indicate who can view this favorite. Choose Add and complete one of the following actions. To create a customized reminder for this SmartList favorite, select Add favorite and reminder. The Custom Reminders window will be displayed. See Creating customized reminders on page 110 to finish creating a customized reminder. The Add or Remove Favorites window will close, and the new favorite will appear in the SmartList window. To finish creating a SmartList favorite without creating a customized reminder, select Add favorite. The Add or Remove Favorites window will close, and the new favorite will appear in the SmartList window.
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Deleting SmartList favorites

Use the Add or Remove Favorites window to delete a SmartList favorite. Favorites with an asterisk beside them are default favorites that came with Microsoft Dynamics GP. You cant delete or modify default favorites.
To delete SmartList favorites:

1. Open the SmartList window. (Administration >> Reports >> SmartList) In the left pane of the SmartList window, select the favorite to delete. Choose Favorites to open the Add or Remove Favorites window. In the Add or Remove Favorites window, choose Remove. The Add or Remove Favorites window will close and the favorite no longer will be displayed in the left pane of the SmartList window. Close the SmartList window.
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Printing or exporting search results

Use the SmartList Print Options window to print search results or export them to a file. The printed results will have an appearance similar to the results displayed in the SmartList window.
To print or export search results:

1. With the search results displayed in the SmartList window, open the SmartList Print Options window. (File >> Print)
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Choose where to print the report to. To print your report to the screen, mark Print and then mark Screen. To print your report on paper, mark Print and then mark Printer. To print your report on paper and to the screen, mark Print and then mark both Printer and Screen.
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Changing the columns displayed in a view

Use the Change Column Display window to add and remove columns, rename them, and change their positions.
To change the columns displayed in a view:

1. With the search results displayed in the SmartList window, choose Columns to open the Change Columns Display window.
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Enter a new display name to change the name of a column. Make any or all of the following changes: Add a column to the display by choosing Add. The Columns window will open. Select the item to display. Select a column to remove and choose Remove. Move a column to a different position in the list by selecting the column to move, then using the arrow buttons to resposition it. To redisplay the default columns, choose Default in the Change Column Display window.
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Organizing information in the SmartList window

There are several ways to organize your search information in the SmartList window. Folders representing the search categories appear on the left side of the window. To view the contents of a folder in the folder list, select the plus sign beside the folder; to hide the contents of a folder, select the minus sign. When you select a search, its contents appear on the right. To adjust column width, move the pointer to the right border of the column heading. When the pointer becomes a double-headed arrow, drag the border to the desired position. You also can double-click the right border to make the column automatically adjust to fit its contents.
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To sort items based on a field, click the column heading to sort by. For example, to sort by Customer ID, click the Customer ID heading. Right-click on the column heading to sort in ascending or descending order. Clicking a column heading a second time also will change the sorting order. In the SmartList window, the column that is being used to sort is indicated along with the direction it is sorted. In the following example, the information in the Smartlist is being sorted by the customer name in an ascending order.
Sort indicator
Creating export solutions

Use the Export Solutions window to create an export solution. Export solutions allow you to export search results to a template and run Excel or Word macros before or after exporting.
To create export solutions:

1. Open the Export Solutions window. (With SmartList open choose SmartList >> Export Solutions)
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Enter a name for the export solution. In the Document field, enter the path to the file containing the template that you want to use, or choose the file lookup button to locate the file. Enter the preparation macrothat is, the macro that you want to run before exporting to Excel or Word. For example, you could use a preparation macro to clear data out of a pivot table in Excel before exporting. To run a macro after exporting to Excel or Word, enter the completion macro name.
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Select the users that this export solution should be visible to. Select the application to export toWord or Excel.
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Expand an object in the Works for Favorites list and mark the box next to the favorite that you want to use the export solution for. Choose Save to save the export solution. To delete an export solution, select it and choose Delete. Choose New to clear the fields in the Export Solutions window. Then you can enter data to create a new export solution. To learn more about exporting your search results, see Exporting search results to Excel or Word on page 163.
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Exporting search results to Excel or Word

Use the SmartList window to export search results to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or to a Microsoft Word table.
To export search results to Excel or Word:

1. 2. Be sure that the results to export are displayed in the SmartList window. Choose the Excel button or the Word button on the toolbar. If you have created an export solution to format your search results, choose the Excel or Word button to open a list of export solutions. Choose the Quick Export option to generate a spreadsheet or table automatically from your list of export solutions. If you havent created an export solution, choose the Excel or Word button to generate a spreadsheet or table automatically. Column names in the spreadsheet or table correspond to column names in SmartList. To learn more about creating export solutions, refer to Creating export solutions on page 162.
Setting up SmartList options

Use the SmartList Options window to select SmartList default settings that determine which columns are visible for specific SmartList favorites.
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To set up SmartList options:

1. Open the SmartList Options window. (Administration >> Setup >> System >> SmartList Options)
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Select the category to designate default options for. For each category, select a default Go To window and set the maximum number of records that you want a search to return. For each category, select the columns to be displayed in the SmartList window by marking the check boxes. Change their order by selecting a column and using the move buttons to move it up or down. Choose Default to restore the original settings. Specify the default settings for search case sensitivity. Choose OK to save your changes.
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Chapter 26:
SmartList Designer
Use the SmartList Designer to create a query that specifies the data from information stored in the Microsoft Dynamics GP system. You can create a new SmartList or to create a new SmartList based on an existing Smartlist. You also can modify the SmartList that you created. Information about using SmartList Designer is organized in the following sections: Overview of SmartList Designer Parts of the SmartList Designer Calculated fields Creating a SmartList for suggested items Modifying the Suggested Items SmartList Creating a filter for the Suggested Items SmartList
Overview of SmartList Designer

You can open the SmartList Designer from the SmartList window. You can use SmartList Designer to create a new SmartList or to create a new SmartList based on an existing Smartlist. After creating SmartLists, you can modify or delete the them by using the SmartList Designer.
Use the SmartList Designer for the following tasks. Explore database tables and views Add or remove the fields from the SmartList Create and modify calculated fields Select a format for a currency field Specify relationships between tables Specify filters to restrict data Preview your results
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After saving the new SmartList, a new folder and SmartList favorite are created in the SmartList window. You can use the SmartList window to view, print, or modify the new SmartLists. You also can send the SmartList results to Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Word. The Go To button is not available for the SmartLists you create using the SmartList Designer.
Parts of the SmartList Designer

The SmartList Designer window is made up of the following areas.
Database View pane

The Database View pane displays a tree view that shows the tables and views associated with server and company that you have logged in to. You can expand each node to view tables and fields for each product and series. You can expand the System and Company nodes to see the list of SQL Server views. To add or remove fields from the Selected Fields pane, mark or unmark the fields in a table or view. The tables and views that you have permission to view appear in the tree view. For information, review the security information in the System Setup instructions (Help >> Contents >> select Setting Up The System).
Selected Fields pane

Displays the list of database field names from the selected items in the Database View pane. These fields become the column names in the SmartList. If you are creating a new SmartList, the Select Fields pane is blank. You must select fields from tables and views in the Database View pane to create a query. If you are creating a new SmartList from an existing SmartList, the fields that are being copied to the new SmartList display in the Selected Fields pane. You can use the Database View pane to add fields to or remove fields from the Selected Fields pane. The following buttons are available.
Button Description
Deletes the field or fields highlighted in the Selected Fields pane Opens the Calculated Fields window to view calculated fields that have been created for the SmartList. You can create or modify a calculated field by choosing the Add or Edit button to open the Create Expression window. See Calculated fields on page 168 for more information. Open the Format window to select decimal places and a currency symbol for a currency field. Formats are not required for currency fields. For example, you would not select a format for a quantity field. The ellipse button only appears in front of a currency field.
Relationship pane
The Relationship pane displays the join relationships. You can automatically link tables to create the relationship or manually link the tables and views to create the relationship.
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When automatically linking tables, the relationship are linked using the common field name in the primary keys of tables. For example, the following tables can be linked automatically.
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Customer Master Customer Master Address
Common name field

CUSTOMER ID CUSTOMER ID
Sales Transaction Work Sales Transaction Amounts Work
SOP NUMBER SOPTYPE SOP NUMBER SOPTYPE
If there are no common fields in the primary keys between the tables, you have to manually create a relationship. Views cannot be automatically linked because views do not have primary keys. The following fields are available.
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TableName FieldName Join Type TableName2 FieldName2
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Displays the name of the first table that is part of a join relationship. Displays the field to be joined in the first table. Displays the type of SQL JOIN statement. Displays the name of the second table that is part of a join relationship. Displays the field to be joined in the second table.
The following buttons are available.

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Deletes the relationship highlighted in the Relationship pane. Creates a relationship between the tables in the Selected Fields pane. If the Relationship pane is blank after choosing the Auto Link button, there are no common fields in the primary keys between the tables to make the link.
Filter pane
The Filter pane displays the criteria that are used to limit the data in the SmartList. The following fields are available.
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Field Name Condition Value
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Displays the name of the field to apply criteria to. Displays the condition to apply when restricting the filter. Displays the value to use in the filter.
The following button is available.

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Deletes the filter highlighted in the Filter pane.
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Results Preview pane

The Results Preview pane displays results after choosing the Execute Query button to see if the query returns the data that you expect. The columns in the results are the fields that you specify in the Selected pane and the data is limited by the filters that you specify in the Filter pane.
Calculated fields
You can use calculated fields in your SmartList by selecting to add existing calculated fields or by creating a new calculated field. Choose the Calculated field (fx) button in the Selected Field pane to open the Calculated Fields window. The existing calculated fields display in the window. To add a calculated field to the Selected Fields pane in the SmartList Designer window, highlight the field in the Calculated Fields window and choose OK. To create or modify a calculated field, choose the Add or Edit button in the Calculated Fields window to open the Create Expression window. You can use this window to create or modify the expression for the calculated field. A calculated field is defined using fields, constants and functions. When defining an expression for a calculated field, the expression must be built by adding the elements to the expression from the Table Fields, Constants and Functions tabs. The following options are available.
Field
Name
Description
Is the name of calculated field and the name of the column in the SmartList. Enter a unique name for the calculated field. This is the column name that appears in the Smartlist. Is the type of field and the format that the field shown in the SmartList. You can select Currency, Date, Integer, Long Integer, or String as the type of calculated field Use the category options to create an expression. The information that is displayed to create the expression depends on the category that is selected. If you select the Table Fields tab as the category and then select a table, a list of fields in the table display. Locate fields within the table that you want to include in the expression. Select the functions that you want to use in the expression. Select the type and value of the constant that you want to use in the expression. The value you are allowed to enter depends on the type selected. Displays the calculation. You can use the Category options to create information to the expression. Double-click a field to add the field to the expression. Be sure that the cushier is at the end of the expression. To remove the field, highlight the text you want to remove and choose Delete.
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Creating a SmartList for suggested items

You can use the following procedure to create a SmartList that shows items and their assigned suggested items. To have results in your query, be sure that you have assigned suggested sales items to at least one item. You can use the Suggest Sales Item Maintenance window to specify default suggested line items to sell.
To create a SmartList for suggested items:

1. Open the SmartList Designer window. Administration >> Reports >> SmartList >> New
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Enter Suggested Items as the list name. Select Microsoft Dynamics GP as the product and Inventory as the series. The product and series selected determines where the Suggested Items list appears in the SmartList window.
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Locate and expand the Suggested Sales Item Setup Header table. Mark the Item Number field. Locate and expand the Suggested Sales Item Setup Line table. Mark the Suggest_Item_Number field, the Suggest_Item_Description, and the Suggest_Quantity field. The fields you marked appear in the Selected Fields list.
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Choose Auto Link to create a table relationship. The Item Number fields between the two tables are linked.
10. Choose Execute Query to see a list of results.
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11. Choose OK to save the SmartList. A Suggested Items folder is created in the SmartList window under the Inventory folder.
Modifying the Suggested Items SmartList

You can modify the Suggest Items SmartList you created in the previous procedure to add additional fields. This procedure shows you how to add the quantity on hand, quantity allocated, and the quantity on back order to the Suggest Items SmartList. You also can create a calculated field for a quantity available.
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To modify the Suggested Items SmartList:

1. Open the SmartList Designer window. Administration >> Reports >> SmartList >> Expand the Inventory folder >> Select the Suggested Items folder >> Modify
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In the Database View pane, expand the Inventory folder under Microsoft Dynamics GP >> Tables. Locate and expand the Item Quantity Master Table table. Mark the following fields to add to the SmartList.
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Location Code QTY Back Ordered QTY On Hand QTY Allocated
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The fields you marked appear in the Selected Fields list.
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To view quantities of items you want to sell, enter the following information to create a relationship between the Item Number in the Suggested Sales Item Setup Header table and the Item Number in the Item Quantity Master table.
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Inner Join
TableName
Suggested Sales Item Setup Header
FieldName
Item Number
TableName2
Item Quantity Master
FieldName2
Item Number
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In the Calculated Fields window, choose Add to open the Create Expressions window. The expression you need to create is Qty On Hand Qty Allocated.
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Enter Quantity Available as the name of the field. Select Currency as the type.
10. In the Table Fields tab, select Item Quantity Master. The fields that are used in table are displayed. 11. Double-click QTY On Hand in the list to add the field to the Expression box.
12. In the Functions tab, expand Functions and select Arithmetic. Be sure that the location of the cursor is at the end of the expression.
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13. Double-click to add the arithmetic to the Expression box.
14. In the Table Fields tab, select Item Quantity Master. Be sure that the location of the cursor is at the end of the expression.
15. Double-click QTY Allocated in the list to add the field to the Expression box.
16. Choose Save.
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Creating a filter for the Suggested Items SmartList

The item number in the query has records with blank (allsite) location codes. If you dont want to view the information for the all-site locations, you can create a filter using the SmartList Designer window or use the Search window from the SmartList window to exclude records with the all-site locations. If you use a filter in the SmartList Designer window, the allsite locations will always be excluded in the query. If you use the Search window, you can change the location code to exclude each time you use the query.
To create a filter for Suggested Items SmartList using SmartList Designer:

1. In the Database View pane, expand the Inventory folder under Microsoft Dynamics GP >> Tables. Locate and expand the Item Quantity Master Table table. Mark Record Type to add to the SmartList. In the Filter section, select Item Quantity Master.Record Type as the field you want to restrict from the Field Name drop-down list. Select Is as condition to apply when restricting the filter. Enter 2 as the specific value to use in the filter.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the SmartList window, select Suggested Items. Choose Search to open the Search Suggested Items window. For Search Definition 1, enter or select Location Code as the column name. Select Is equal to as restriction type. Leave the Value field blank.
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Chapter 27:
Word template maintenance

Predefined Word templates for document types such as sales quotes and purchase orders are provided for you with Microsoft Dynamics GP. The templates are based on standard reports in Microsoft Dynamics GP. You can print the predefined Word templates for your customers and vendors in each of the companies you have access to. You also can create your own template or create a template from an existing template. A template must be assigned to a company before it can be printed or assigned to customers or vendors. The template assigned to a vendor or customer is the report printed for that specific vendor or customer. For example, if you have classes for your customers in the United States and in Canada, you can assign Word templates to your customers based on those classes Using the Report Template Maintenance window, you can add, remove, modify, copy, and rename templates, and modify assignments. You can't delete or modify predefined Word template. Refer to Report Writer documentation for details about designing and modifying the Word template. The following information is discussed. Assigning a template to a company or companies Assigning a default template to a report Assigning a Word template to customers Assigning a Word template to vendors Modifying a Word template Adding a template Renaming a template Removing a template from a company assignment Removing a template assignment from customers Removing a template assignment from vendors Removing a template
Assigning a template to a company or companies

A template must be assigned to a company before it can be printed or assigned to customers or vendors. Use the Company Assignment window to assign a Word template to one or more companies.
To assign a template to a company or companies:

1. Open the Report Template Maintenance window. (Administration >> Reports >> Template Maintenance) Select a report name or select More Reports to open the Reports window. Select a template in the Available templates for the selected report list.
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Assigning a default template to a report

Use the Default Assignment window to a for assign a default Word template to a company. You must have one default template assigned to a standard report. Predefined Word templates provided with Microsoft Dynamics GP are assigned to all companies that you have access to. If you created a new template, Purchase Order template for example, and don't assign it to a company, the predefined POP Purchase Order Blank Form template is assigned to the company.
To assign a default template to a report:

1. Open the Report Template Maintenance window. (Administration >> Reports >> Template Maintenance) Select a report name or select More Reports to open the Reports window. Select the template in the Report Template Maintenance window. In the Assign menu, choose Company to display the Company Assignment window.
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Assigning a Word template to customers

Use the Customer Assignment window to assign a Word template to an individual customer or to a group of customers by selecting customers by customer IDs and customer classes. For example, if you have classes for your customers in the United States and in Canada, you can assign Word templates to your customers based on those classes. If you created a new template, a SOP Invoice template for example, and don't assign it to a customer, the predefined SOP Blank Invoice template is assigned to the customer. Only one template can be assigned to a customer. If a customer has a template assigned to it and you assign a different template, the customer is updated with the new template. If customer IDs and customer classes aren't displayed in the Customers assigned to this template list, you can assign groups of customer IDs and customer classes to the template by using the Add Customers window.
To assign a Word template to customers:

1. Open the Report Template Maintenance window. (Administration >> Reports >> Template Maintenance) Select a report name. Select a template in the Available templates for the selected report list.
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10. Choose OK to return to the Customer Assignment window. The customers IDs and customer classes you selected in the Add Customers window appear in the Customers assigned to this template list. You can mark the check box next to each customer ID or customer class to remove the customer ID or customer class assignment from the Word template. 11. Choose Save.
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Assigning a Word template to vendors

Use the Vendor Assignment window to assign a Word template to vendors by selecting vendor IDs and vendor classes. If you created a new template, a POP Purchase Order Blank Form template for example, and don't assign it to a customer, the default POP Purchase Order Blank Form template is assigned to the vendor. Only one template can be assigned to a vendor. If a vendor has a template assigned to it and you assign a different template, the vendor is updated with the new template. If vendor IDs and vendor classes aren't displayed in the Vendors assigned to this template list, you can assign groups of vendor IDs and vendor classes to the template by using the Add Vendors window.
To assign a Word template to vendors:

1. Open the Report Template Maintenance window. (Administration >> Reports >> Template Maintenance) Select a report name. Select a template in the Available templates for the selected report list. In the Assign menu, choose Vendor to open the Vendor Assignment window.
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10. Choose OK to return to the Vendor Assignment window. The vendors IDs and vendor classes you selected in the Add Vendors window appear in the Vendors assigned to this template list. You can mark the check box next to each vendor ID or vendor class to remove the vendor ID or vendor class assignment from the Word template. 11. Choose Save.
Modifying a Word template

Use the Report Template Maintenance window to modify Word templates. You cant modify the default Word templates that are provided with Microsoft Dynamics GP. You can make copy of a predefined template to make your changes to. Refer to Report Writer documentation for details about designing and modifying the Word template.
To modify a Word template:

1. Open the Report Template Maintenance window. (Administration >> Reports >> Template Maintenance) Select a report name. Highlight the template you want to modify. Choose Modify to open the Word template in Microsoft Word. Make your changes in Word. Save the template file when you have finished making changes in Word. Note the location and the name of the file. Close the template in Word. After saving the template, you must add the template to the Available templates for the selected report list in the Report Template Maintenance window. For more information, see Adding a template.
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Adding a template
After you create or modify a template, you must addimportthe template to the Available templates for the selected report list in the Report Template Maintenance window.
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To add a template:
1. Open the Report Template Maintenance window. (Administration >> Reports >> Template Maintenance) Select a report name. Select a template in the Available templates for the selected report list. Choose the Add button to open a window where you can locate the modified template. After you locate the template, choose Open to add the template to the list of assigned templates for the selected standard report. If a message appears, stating that the template already exists, choose Yes. After the template is added, be sure to assign the template to your companies, customers, or vendors if necessary.
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You can use the Report Template Maintenance window to rename a Word template. You cant rename a Word template that is a default template. If a template is assigned to multiple companies and you want only a specific company to use the template, change the name of the template and assign the template to that specific company.
To rename a template:
1. Open the Report Template Maintenance window. (Administration >> Reports >> Template Maintenance) Select the template in the Report Template Maintenance window. Choose the Rename button. Enter a name in the dialog window and choose OK.
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Removing a template from a company assignment

If you dont want to use a template for a company, remove the company assignment. For example, if you don't want to use a predefined template, remove the assignment to the company and select a new default Word template.
To remove a template from a company assignment:

1. Open the Report Template Maintenance window. (Administration >> Reports >> Template Maintenance) Select a report name. Select a template in the Available templates for the selected report list.
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Removing a template assignment from customers

Use the Customer Assignment window to remove customers from a template. If youve assigned a template called SOP Blank Invoice Local Customers and then removed the assignment, the default SOP Blank Invoice template is assigned to the customer.
To remove a template assignment from customers

1. Open the Report Template Maintenance window. (Administration >> Reports >> Template Maintenance) Select a report name. Select a template in the Available templates for the selected report list. In the Assign menu, choose Customer to open the Customer Assignment window. The customer IDs and customer classes assigned to the template are displayed in the Customers assigned to this template list. Mark the customer IDs and customer classes to remove from this template. Choose the Remove button to remove from the Customers assigned to this template list.
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Removing a template assignment from vendors

Use the Vendor Assignment window to remove vendors from a Word template. If youve assigned a template called Purchase Orders Local Vendors and then removed the assignment, the default POP Purchase Order Blank Form template is assigned to the vendor.
To remove a template assignment from vendors:

1. Open the Report Template Maintenance window. (Administration >> Reports >> Template Maintenance) Select a report name. Select a template in the Available templates for the selected report list. In the Assign menu, choose Vendor to open the Vendor Assignment window. The vendor IDs and vendor classes assigned to the template are displayed in the Vendors assigned to this template list. Mark the vendor IDs and vendor classes to remove from this template.
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If you arent using a template, you can use the Report Template Maintenance window to remove a Word template from the Available templates for the selected report list. The template file is not deleted. You will have to delete the template file from the location where it's stored. You can't remove a default template.
To remove a template:
1. Open the Report Template Maintenance window. (Administration >> Reports >> Template Maintenance) Select a report name. Select a template in the Available templates for the selected report list. Choose the Remove button. If you have companies, customers, or vendors assigned to the template you are removing, those assignments will use the default template.
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Chapter 28:
SQL Server Reporting Services reports

Use the Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services reports that are included with Microsoft Dynamics GP or use SQL Server Reporting Services tools to create new reports. This information is divided into the following sections: SQL Server Reporting Services overview Report Designer Report Builder
SQL Server Reporting Services overview

SQL Server Reporting Services is a server-based reporting platform that you can use to create and manage tabular, matrix, graphical, and free-form reports that contain data from relational and multidimensional data sources. The reports that you create can be viewed and managed over a World Wide Web-based connection or a SharePoint site if you are using SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2, or SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services. Reporting Services includes the following core components: A complete set of tools that you can use to create, manage, and view reports. A Report Server component that hosts and processes reports in a variety of formats. Output formats include HTML, PDF, XML, Excel, CSV, and more. An API that allows developers to integrate or extend data and report processing in custom applications, or create custom tools to build and manage reports.
Microsoft Dynamics GP contains a number of predefined SQL Server Reporting Services reports for you to use. SQL Server Reporting Services integration must be set up for you to see the list of SQL Server Reporting Services reports in your Reporting Services Reports lists. See your System Setup Guide (Help >> Contents >> select System Setup) for more information about setting up Microsoft Dynamics GP to integrate with SQL Server Reporting Services. You must be using SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2, or SQL Server 2012 to use SQL Server Reporting Services (and the predefined reports included with SQL Server Reporting Services) in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Report Designer
Report Designer is a report design tool that runs in Microsoft Business Intelligence Development Studio. To use it, you should know how to connect to a data source, build queries, and set properties. You can use Report Designer to create simple reports, or complex reports that include expressions and custom assemblies to support custom functionality. You can use the Report Wizard to create a report and then modify it, or build one from the ground up. Refer to your SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008, or SQL Server 2008 R2 documentation for more information about Report Designer.
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Report Builder
SQL Server Reporting Services includes Report Builder, an ad-hoc reporting tool that enables you to create your own reports and explore data. Report Builder incorporates a user-friendly business query model that enables you to build reports without deep technical understanding of the underlying data sources. The Report Builder interface is built on top of familiar Microsoft Office paradigms such as Excel and PowerPoint. Youll start with report layout templates containing predefined data regions to build combinations of tables, matrices, and charts. Then navigate the reporting model to select report items and set constraints to filter the report data. The reporting model contains all of the necessary information for the Report Builder to automatically generate the source query and retrieve the requested data. The Report Builder also allows you to: Add text and formatting to reports. Create new fields and calculations defined against the reporting model. Preview, print and publish reports. Explore data related to the content of their report. Modify existing SQL Server Reporting Services reports that were built using Report Builder.
Refer to your SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2008 R2 documentation for more information about Report Builder.
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Chapter 29:
Optional ways to create or modify reports

There are several reporting tools that you can to use access your Microsoft Dynamics GP data and to customize the format of the way the information is presented. For instance, you can modify the format of checks, invoices, sales documents.You also can customize some reports provided with Microsoft Dynamics GP or create new ones. Advanced Financial Analysis and Report Writer are a reporting tools that is included with Microsoft Dynamics GP. Other tools, such as Management Reporter, are available to help you create reports that display data stored in Microsoft Dynamics GP. You also can create financial statements tailored to your business. This information describes some of the reporting tools that are available to use with Microsoft Dynamics GP and what you can do with them. Some of the tools described here are available if you are using Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Portal. Advanced Financial Analysis Report Scheduler and Reports Catalog Distributed Process Server Microsoft Excel Financial Reporting using Management Reporter Business Portal key performance indicators Business Portal queries Analysis Cubes
Advanced Financial Analysis

Advanced Financial Analysis is a basic reporting tool that you can use to create and modify financial statements. It is included when you purchase Microsoft Dynamics GP, so its economical to use if you dont have extensive reporting needs. The four standard financial statements created in Microsoft Dynamics GPBalance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement, Statement of Retained Earnings, and Statement of Cash Flowscan be modified using Advanced Financial Analysis. You also can create your own custom reports. For more information, refer to your Advanced Financial Analysis documentation.
Report Scheduler and Reports Catalog

Report Scheduler is installed automatically when you install Microsoft Dynamics GP. It allows flexible, secure scheduling and publishing of your Report Writer reports. To add reports, you will need to start the Report Scheduler and publish reports to the Reports Catalog, where you can manage information about current and prior published reports. If you are using Business Portal, you also can assign reports to Business Portal center pages and roles. For more information, refer to the Report Scheduler guide thats included on your Microsoft Dynamics GP installation media.
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Distributed Process Server

If you are using the Distributed Process Server (DPS), you can choose whether to process some reports on your computer or send them to a designated process server on the network. Sending long reports to a process server allows you to continue working while the reports are being created. You must have the Distributed Process Server registered and set up before you can use this option. Refer to the System Administrators Guide (Help >> Contents >> select System Administration) for more details.
Microsoft Excel
You can use Microsoft Excel with Microsoft Dynamics GP in a number of ways to view and modify your report data. You can print virtually any Microsoft Dynamics GP report to a variety of file formats, including a comma-separated values (CSV) file that you can open and analyze in Excel.
Build budgets within General Ledger

You can use the features of both Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Excel to create and maintain budgets within General Ledger. You can create and modify budgets, export them to Excel, or import them to Microsoft Dynamics GP. For example, you can start building your budget in Microsoft Dynamics GP based on your account framework, then export the budget to Excel to add formulas and explore forecasting scenarios. Finally, you can import the budget into Microsoft Dynamics GP to be used in the accounting system. Refer to your General Ledger documentation for information about format requirements for creating budget worksheets in Excel.
Analyze SmartList data

You can use SmartList to create queries to find customer, vendor, general ledger, inventory, and employee information, and then export the information to Excel. Data is formatted automatically and appropriately when you export it to Excel, so the information is easy to obtain. When youre looking at data that youve exported to Microsoft Excel, You can experiment with different scenarios and apply macros, filters, and formatting to the data that youve exported to Excel. For more information, refer to Chapter 25, SmartList.
Access data using the Data Connection wizard

If you are using Business Portal, the Data Connection wizard in Excel makes it easy to access data stored in an external source, such as Microsoft SQL Server. In Excel, a data source link to the Microsoft Dynamics GP database is already included, saving you the effort and time needed to complete this setup. A wizard interface makes it easy to specify the Business Portal query that will be run in Excel. You can use query pages and result viewer Web Parts in Business Portal to create customized queries that provide access to information stored in Microsoft Dynamics GP, including information about customers, vendors, transactions, and items. You can save and rerun frequently used queries rather than create them each time.
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Financial Reporting using Management Reporter

If you need more extensive financial reporting than what Advanced Financial Analysis can provide, you can use Management Reporter to create customized financial statements from your general ledger. You also can use Management Reporter to extract information from your general ledger and combine it with information from an Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Reports that you create using Management Reporter can be viewed, printed, sent by e-mail, or exported to a text or spreadsheet file. For more information, refer to your Management Reporter documentation.
Business Portal key performance indicators

A key performance indicator (KPI) is a business metric, such as your companys total sales or gross profit margin. If you are using Business Portal, you can use KPIs and metrics created using SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services or later. For more information, refer to your Business Portal documentation.
Business Portal queries

If you are using Business Portal, you can use query pages and result viewer Web Parts in Business Portal to create customized queries that provide access to information stored in your Microsoft Dynamics GP system, including information about customers, vendors, transactions, and items. You can export query page results to Microsoft Excel, as well as display them on the screen. For more information, refer to your Business Portal documentation.
Analysis Cubes
You can use Microsoft Analysis Cubes to analyze and report financial data and share information across your organization. One advantage of using Analysis Cubes is that you can customize report packages that include only the information that is relevant for each recipient. For more information, refer to your Microsoft Dynamics GP Analysis Cubes documentation.
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batch posting continuing batches posted with errors 136 continuing interrupted batches 136 recovery overview 135 recovery statuses 135 Batch Recovery window continuing batches posted with errors 136 continuing interrupted batches 136 displaying 136 batch statuses, described 104 batches continuing batches posted with errors 136 continuing interrupted batches 136 posting batches within a series 133 posting individual batches 132 posting methods 132 recovering 135 recovery statuses 135 browse buttons, using 125 budgets, building with Microsoft Excel 194 Business Analyzer areas 29 assigning reports to contacts 32 selecting to display reports 31 Business Analyzer on home pages customizing 40 described 37 displaying multiple 40 Business Portal queries, using with Microsoft Dynamics GP 195
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Calculated Fields window, opening 166 cards accessing 93 entering information 93 entering Internet information 94 overview 93 Change Columns Display window changing columns displayed in a view 161 displaying 161 change date, report action 30 Change Icon window changing command icons 21 displaying 21 Change Name window changing command names 21 displaying 21 changes since last release, information about 4 Checklist windows, described 54 columns adding in SmartList search results 161 modifying in SmartList searches 161
columns (continued) moving in SmartList search results 161 removing from SmartList search results 161 Combined Report Group window, displaying 147 combined report groups 147 companies, automatically logging in 12, 13 Company Login window automatically logging in to a company 12, 13 displaying 12, 13 logging in to Microsoft Dynamics GP 12, 13 Connect on home pages, described 37 content pane, described 14 copy report image, report action 30 Create Expressions window, opening 168 Cross-Reference Report Options window displaying 130 printing audit trail reports 129 Cross-Reference Report window displaying 130 printing audit trail reports 129 Cues, described 38 current installation instructions, accessing on the Web 4 current upgrade information, accessing on the Web 4 Custom Reminder window, displaying 110 customers in Receivables Management attaching documents 117 previewing attachments 118 removing attachments 118 Customize Home Page window, displayed 40
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Data Connection wizard, using with Excel 194 dates, changing the user date 58 destinations, specifying a default report destination 55 Detail Inquiry window displaying 125 performing audit trail inquiries 127 display, changing how Microsoft Dynamics GP looks on your computer 56 Distributed Process Server, processing reports 194 Document Attachment Inquiry window, opening 115 Document Attachment Status Inquiry window, opening 118 document attachments attaching 117 examples 115 for line items 115
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home pages (continued) customizing the Business Analyzer area 40 customizing the My Reports area 42 customizing the Quick Links area 43 customizing the To Do area 44 My Reports area 38 overview 37 Quick Links area 38 selecting your home page role 38 To Do area 38 horizontal scrolling arrows, displaying 55
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Reminders window acting on reminders 112 displaying 112 viewing reminders 111 report actions add contact to report 30 change date 30 copy report image 30 described 30 edit report 30 reload report 34 select other contact 30 show report information 30 start communication 30 view report 30 Report Builder, opening 41 report groups combining groups 147 creating 146 report list, described 142 report options in Microsoft Dynamics GP, described 145 report slide show, described 30 Report Template Maintenance window, displaying 186, 187 reporting tools Advanced Financial Analysis 193 Analysis Cubes 195 Business Portal key performance indicators 195 Distributed Process Server 194 Management Reporter 195 Microsoft Excel 194 queries in Business Portal 195 Report Scheduler 193 Reports Catalog 193 SQL Server Reporting Services 191 using with Microsoft Dynamics GP 193 reports ad hoc 141 assigning to contacts 32 Company 97 creating groups 146 displaying in Business Analyzer 31 e-mailing 149 e-mailing with MAPI 148 file formats 148 financial statements 141 forms 141 list of Microsoft Dynamics GP system and company reports 97 My Reports list 143 overview 145 printing Advanced Financial Analysis reports 193 printing audit trail reports 129 printing destinations 148 printing multicurrency versions 151 printing to a file 147 printing to a printer 147
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reports (continued) printing to the screen 147 reloading in Business Analyzer 34 report list 142 specifying a default report destination 55 specifying options 98 standard 141 standard reports 145 System 97 tracing audit trails 128 types 141 user settings in Business Analyzer 31 Word templates 141 required fields, described 3 resources, documentation 3, 7
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sales documents, specifying the default type 55 sample reports, using 97 scrolling arrows, displaying 55 scrolling windows, described 50 search box, described 14 search criteria defining SmartList search criteria 156 matching in SmartList 157 Search window displaying 155 searching Microsoft Dynamics GP records 154 searches adding SmartList criteria 153 changing columns in SmartList search results 161 creating SmartList favorites 158 deleting SmartList favorites 160 exporting SmartList search results 163 matching criteria in SmartList 157 reviewing criteria 156 SmartList favorites 157 secondary report area, described 30 Select Attachments to Send in Email window, opening 119 Select Home Page window, displayed 39 series described 11 posting batches within a series 133 shortcut keys common keyboard shortcuts 72 menu bar shortcuts 69 tools shortcuts 70 window navigation 70 window-specific shortcuts 71 Shortcut Properties window creating custom keyboard shortcuts 67 displaying 67 shortcuts creating 62
shortcuts (continued) creating external shortcuts 65 creating folders 66 creating macro shortcuts 64 creating SmartList shortcuts 63 creating web page shortcuts 65 creating window shortcuts 62 custom keyboard shortcuts 67 deleting shortcuts and folders 67 organizing into folders 66 overview 61 renaming 66 Startup folder 61 User Classes folder 61 show report information, report action 30 SIP address, described 89 SmartList adding search criteria 153 changing columns in search results 161 comparing fields 156 creating export solutions 162 defining search criteria 156 exporting data 162 favorites 153, 157 overview 153 printing search results 160 reviewing search criteria 156 search types 157 searching Microsoft Dynamics GP records 154 sending search results to the Letter Writing Assistant 154 setting maximum number of records 156 setting options 163 using the Excel button 163 using the Word button 163 SmartList data, analyzing with Microsoft Excel 194 SmartList Designer calculated fields 168 creating a filter for suggested items 178 creating a SmartList for suggested items 169 Database View pane 166 Filter pane 167 modifying a suggested items SmartList 172 overivew 165 Relationship pane 166 Results Preview pane 168 Selected Fields pane 166 tasks 165 SmartList favorites creating in the SmartList window 158 deleting in the SmartList window 160 SmartList Options window displaying 164 setting up SmartList options 163
SmartList Print Options window displaying 160 printing search results 160 SmartList window creating export solutions 162 displaying 126 organizing information 161 searching Microsoft Dynamics GP records 154 SmartLists creating for suggested items 169 modifying suggested items SmartList 172 solutions, described 11 source document codes, defined 128 source documents, codes 128 SQL Server Reporting Services Report Builder 192 Report Designer 191 using with Microsoft Dynamics GP 191 start communication, report action 30 status bar, described 14 suggested items in Inventory Control, creating a SmartList 169 suggested items SmartList creating 169 creating a filter 178 modifying using the SmartList Designer 172 symbols, used in manual 2 system requirements, accessing on the Web 4
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Task List window creating recurring tasks 107 displaying 109 viewing the task list 109 Task window creating recurring tasks 107 displaying 107 task windows, described 49 tasks acting on for Workflow feature 77 acting on reminders 112 creating 107 creating recurring tasks 107 deleting 109 viewing for Workflow feature 77 viewing reminders 111 viewing tasks 109 viewing the task list 109 templates creating letter templates 80 deleting letter templates 82 modifying letter templates 81 renaming letter templates 82 To Do area on home pages customizing 44 described 38
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To Do Details window, displaying 44 Toolbar Customization window adding a divider line 21 changing the order of commands 21 deleting a command 21 renaming commands 21 resetting toolbars 21 toolbars adding a divider line 21 adding windows or commands 20 changing command icons 21 changing the order of commands 21 customizing 20 deleting a command 21 described 19 keyboard shortcuts 69 Microsoft Dynamics GP toolbars 19 primary window toolbars 47 renaming commands 21 resetting 21 window toolbar buttons 47 transactions, individual transactions 101
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vendors in Payables Management attaching documents 117 previewing attachments 118 removing attachments 118 view report, report action 30
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web client, logging in 13 Welcome to Microsoft Dynamics GP window automatically log in to Microsoft Dynamics GP 12, 13 displaying 12, 13 logging in to Microsoft Dynamics GP 12, 13 quitting Microsoft Dynamics GP 12 Whats new, accessing 4 Window modes, displaying reports 34 windows advanced lookups 52 checklist windows 54 data entry area 48 data entry fields 46 inquiry windows 125 lookup windows 51 notes 53 opening 45 primary windows 47 scrolling windows 50 task windows 49 window toolbar buttons 47 Word creating letter templates 80 exporting SmartList search results to 162 Letter Writing Assistant 79 modifying letter templates 81 preparing letters 79 Workflow alert settings, modifying 59 Workflow Alerts page displaying 59 modifying alert settings 59 Workflow feature accessing in Microsoft Dynamics GP 76 acting on a task 77 benefits 76 described 75 overview 75 using Workflow in Microsoft Dynamics GP 75 viewing tasks 77 Workflow tasks, delegating 60 Workflow User Delegation page delegating 60 displaying 60
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Unified Communications displaying actions for Business Analyzer 89 displaying actions for Microsoft Dynamics GP 88 Lync action for Business Analyzer 89 Lync actions for Microsoft Dynamics GP 87 presence 87 upgrade information, accessing on the Web 4 user date, modifying 58 User Date window displaying 58 modifying the user date 58 User Display Preferences window changing your display 56 displaying 56 User Password Setup window changing user passwords 57 displaying 57 user preferences changing your display 56 customizing 55 User Preferences window customizing user preferences 55 displaying 55 setting up MapPoint integration 85 user settings, for reports in Business Analyzer 31 users changing passwords 57 delegating tasks 60 modifying the user date 58 modifying workflow alerts 59
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Part 1: The basics................................................................................................................................. 6

Chapter 2: Using Microsoft Dynamics GP ................................................................... 11

Chapter 3: Navigation ................................................................................................................... 17

Chapter 4: Lists ................................................................................................................................... 23

Chapter 5: Business Analyzer................................................................................................. 29

Displaying reports in Business Analyzer ................................................................................................34 Reloading reports in Business Analyzer..................................................................................................34

Chapter 6: Home pages ................................................................................................................ 37

Chapter 7: Microsoft Dynamics GP windows ......................................................... 45

Chapter 8: User preferences ................................................................................................... 55

Chapter 9: Shortcut navigation ............................................................................................ 61

Chapter 10: Keyboard shortcuts .......................................................................................... 69

Part 2: Microsoft software integration ............................................................... 74

Chapter 12: Letter Writing Assistant............................................................................... 79

Chapter 13: MapPoint integration ..................................................................................... 85

Chapter 14: Unified Communications ............................................................................ 87

Part 3: Working with Microsoft Dynamics GP ......................................... 92

Chapter 16: System and company reports ................................................................. 97

Chapter 17: Transactions and batches ...................................................................... 101

Chapter 18: Reminders and tasks ................................................................................... 107

Chapter 19: Document attachments .............................................................................. 115

Chapter 20: Macros ...................................................................................................................... 121

Chapter 21: Inquiries and audit trails .......................................................................... 125

Chapter 22: Posting in Microsoft Dynamics GP ................................................ 131

Continuing a batch posted with errors ..................................................................................................136 Interrupted transactions...........................................................................................................................137

Part 4: Reporting in Microsoft Dynamics GP......................................... 140

Chapter 24: Report Writer reports .................................................................................. 145

Chapter 25: SmartList ................................................................................................................ 153

Chapter 26: SmartList Designer ....................................................................................... 165

Chapter 27: Word template maintenance ................................................................ 181

Chapter 28: SQL Server Reporting Services reports ..................................... 191

Chapter 29: Optional ways to create or modify reports ............................ 193

Index ............................................................................................................................................................... 197

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PART 1: THE BASICS

Part 1: The basics

Microsoft Dynamics GP documentation

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Using Microsoft Dynamics GP

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