Here is some of what you are missing that is available in V9.0.32 (another update coming for the Nashville show) if you are still using V8:able to install at home or office and use full reporting suite - only thing you can not do is make a sale (at home).With the new DONGLE approach to security you have improved control over your destiny. If disaster struck and your computer crashed - you can install Helios on a new computer, restore your data from your last backup (which would be last night at worst - right) - MOVE the DONGLE and you are up and running - NO NEED TO CALL HELIOS TO ACTIVATE, you are good to go !!!!Multi-User Tools to enable a LAN within your salon is now included on the CD for you to install if needed.6 POS History lines are back, and function keys located easier to use.Focus Highlighed in YELLOW - SO YOU EASILY KNOW WERE YOU ARE ON THE SCREEN.POWERFUL new Sales Code features. Multiply - allow various bed type use taking a multiple of minutes of a standard package. Value - Multiply PLUS, also will charge if enough minutes are not remaining in package.Small little add on feature in Sales Code that warnings you if you are adding a "PRODUCT" and you have not linked to an Inventory Item for stock keeping.BioMetric Thumbprint device is fully operational AND SIMPLE to use. Applicable to Clients to use tans and Employees to ClockIn.with a TMax manager - bed recommendation - the bed # with the losest minutes in each type is proposed for use - can FLASH and/or SORT to recommend. Also regarding the TMAX - in Room Status - last client in a dirty bed displays in WHITE (you can read it)Appointment Book has ungone EXTREME updating - I have been told the next update will allow the client to be activated on the Client Profile for POS from the Appointment Book.32 bit Video Capture Module - works GREATImproved Utility Module for Backup and Restore with security enabledUp-To-Date Sales Code TrainerUP-TO-DATE Graphic USER MANUAL - to be debuted at the Nashville Show - HOLD ONTO you socks !!!!In the background:V9 Database structure has been updated to Access97 from Access2 - adding stability to your Data and Database.More work done on the transition of Reports to Crystal Reporting and a Reporting Suite function that reduces the need to enter password again and again to run multiple reports.Plus more, but hoping this gives you an overview of new V9 features from my viewpoint.WELL DONE HELIOS - keep it up - 2000 has been a whole new (and enjoyable) experience - !!! |