Month: October 2017
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Licensed Users Explained.
When we released ABS version 3 in 2013, we began charging a little more for larger offices than we do for smaller ones. That’s because, on the average, the greater the number of users, the greater the amount of support and training we provide. Another assumption was that larger agencies are in a better position to…
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Keeping Windows/Programs Healthy.
This article has less to do with ABS than it does with things everyone should do to keep Windows, and computers in general, purring like a kitten. This is not as long as it could be, so please take the time to read it. It may save you a lot of grief. Hardware vs. Software…
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Backing Up Your Data
I can’t stress enough, the importance of backing up your data on a regular schedule. Equally important is for you to understand that the only reliable way to backup your ABS data is with the ABS Data Backup program. Perhaps you have an automated 3rd party backup system that copies files into the cloud. That’s…
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Account Review Form.
We’ve had an Account Review document for a long time. However, with version 3.5.15.314 and later, it is now easier to prepare for the interview. The document is available under the Report menu on the main screen (Reports>Account Review). It’s express purpose is to give you a document that can be used when you hold your periodic…
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Introduction (10/6/2017)
Why an ABS blog? Simply put, to help our users be more proficient with the software. User expectations are different today than when ABS first started in 1994. What we now call applications used to be called programs. Software distribution was done on diskettes or CDs. Users expected printed manuals, or at least a printable disk file. Now distribution…
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Initial Setup
ABS does a lot of tasks automatically that save time and effort. For that to work, you need to enter some basic information. This is a one-time setup that doesn’t take much time because we’ve already done a lot for you. This process makes ABS work the way you do. For just one example, when you enter your…