If you’ve migrated from FRx to Management Reporter, you may have noticed there may be some fonts that are not available on the system.The migration report may show that all fonts migrated successfully but when you open a Row Definition or Column Definition you may receive an error that the font cannot be found.This will then crash Report Designer with the following error:To resolve this error:Open SQL Server Management Studio and connect to the ManagementReporter database.Run the following script: (replacing ‘FONTNAME’ with the font name in the error message) to see how many objects are using the font in the error message.Select * from ControlFontStyle where FontName = 'FONTNAME'Now run the following script to update all … [Read more...] about Tips to Resolving Font Name Error In Management Reporter
Tips to Incorporating New Service Packs into the Dynamics GP Client Installation Package
The Microsoft Dynamics GP Client Installation Package is a great tool to use to install GP on multiple workstations within your business. The “Create Installation Package” menu option is on the main Dynamics GP Setup menu. It is a wizard that will guide you through the process of creating a custom installation package specifically for your business. You can save the installation package on a network share using the installation settings you select such as; the GP features to be installed, the installation location, and the shared dictionary locations. The package can also automatically create the ODBC connection if you wish.The benefit of the installation package is that you can quickly and easily install GP onto workstations with … [Read more...] about Tips to Incorporating New Service Packs into the Dynamics GP Client Installation Package
Live Event on 11/21 – Streamline and Manage Your Multi-Entity Business with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solutions
Are you looking for a better way to manage multiple entities in your business? Join Boyer & Associates and BinaryStream on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT for an event, "Streamline and Manage Your Multi-Entity Business with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solutions" at the Microsoft Technology Center in Edina, MN and learn the advantages of using Microsoft Dynamics ERP multi-entity management solutions to help:Streamline Multi-Entity Transactions Significantly Improve Financial Reporting Time and Quality per Site/Entity Dramatically Reduce Operational Costs Ensure Secure Site InformationThe informational presentations will review and compare functionality of the most popular multi-entity ERP solutions on … [Read more...] about Live Event on 11/21 – Streamline and Manage Your Multi-Entity Business with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solutions
Boyer & Associates Helps Microsel Increase Sales and Improve Operational Efficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP
Boyer & Associates is pleased to announce the completion of an ERP financial management project for Microsel, a system manufacturer and wholesale computer distribution company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn.To update the company’s outdated financial management system and improve order fulfillment processes, Boyer & Associates implemented Microsoft Dynamics GP , an industry leading financial accounting/ERP solution. “With our previous accounting system, we struggled with too many manual processes, poor reporting, and inefficient sales ordering processing due to lack of integration. We chose Microsoft Dynamics GP because of its compatibility with other applications, ease of reporting and third-party plug-in integration. Having … [Read more...] about Boyer & Associates Helps Microsel Increase Sales and Improve Operational Efficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP
Tips to Using Unit Accounts with Variable Allocation Accounts in Dynamics GP
In a previous post, "How to Use Dynamics GP Unit Accounts to Enhance Your Management Reports," we talked about how companies can use Unit Accounts for statistical data to track a company’s performance in Dynamics GP. Any non-financial or statistical data that is tracked and reported on could potentially be set up as a Unit Account. In Dynamics GP, Unit Accounts can be used to breakdown or allocate costs at a more granular level, which provides management a clearer picture of how various areas of the company are performing.Predominantly, companies want overhead expenses such as rent or utilities separated by department, location, project, or product. Frequently, the process for allocations is manual with the calculation done in Excel … [Read more...] about Tips to Using Unit Accounts with Variable Allocation Accounts in Dynamics GP
Tips to Setting Up Custom Menus In Dynamics SL
The Dynamics SL menu system allows a significant amount of flexibility in setting up custom menus. There are 3 separate grouping levels above the menu items, and it is even possible to add notes (after a fashion). This permits the possibility of setting up specific purpose menu pages containing directions or grouping disparate programs that would normally be spread among several separate pages.The standard SL menu belongs to the EVERYONE group, and modifications are not permitted to that menu. Thus, the first step in creating a custom menu is to create the Group that will own the menu. The users who will be using that custom menu can be added in the grid on the screen, either at this time or later, but they aren’t necessary for … [Read more...] about Tips to Setting Up Custom Menus In Dynamics SL
Boyer & Associates Hosts Microsoft Dynamics ERP Evaluation Shootout Event on September 19, 2013
September 17, 2013, Minneapolis, MN --- Boyer & Associates, (Boyer) a leading provider of Microsoft business management solutions, today announced that it will be hosting a Microsoft Dynamics ERP Shootout event for companies and organizations evaluating new ERP solutions on September 19, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT at the Microsoft Technology Center in Edina, MN.The free half-day event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn and evaluate three leading Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions including Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL. The event is geared toward organizations that are in the market for better financial management and the presentations will review and compare … [Read more...] about Boyer & Associates Hosts Microsoft Dynamics ERP Evaluation Shootout Event on September 19, 2013
Boyer to Host Microsoft Dynamics ERP Evaluation Shootout Event on September 19, 2013
Boyer & Associates will be hosting a fall Microsoft Dynamics ERP Shootout event for companies and organizations evaluating new ERP solutions on September 19, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT at the Microsoft Technology Center in Edina, Minnesota.The free half-day event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn and evaluate three leading Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions including Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL. The event is geared toward organizations that are in the market for better financial management and the presentations will review and compare functionality of each application as it relates to Financial Modules, Financial Reporting Modules and Integration.“We know that … [Read more...] about Boyer to Host Microsoft Dynamics ERP Evaluation Shootout Event on September 19, 2013
How to Use Dynamics SL Statistical Ledgers to Enhance Your Management Reports
Many companies use statistical data in combination with financial information to create key metrics that management uses to track the performance of a company. What many people don’t realize is that you can utilize Statistical Ledgers in Dynamics SL to add metrics to existing financial reports.What is a Statistical Ledger? Statistical Ledgers are like regular Financial Ledgers except that they are for non-financial or statistical data. Instead of currency, they track units. (Financial>General Ledger>Ledger Maintenance)For example, a company might use Revenue per Headcount to measure the efficiency and productivity of its employees. Accounts for headcount by department would need to be set up in the Chart of Account … [Read more...] about How to Use Dynamics SL Statistical Ledgers to Enhance Your Management Reports
Business Ready Service Plan For Dynamics GP & SL Have Their Benefits
From the day you purchase your Dynamics ERP to every year that your annual renewal comes due, there are many benefits to staying current with your Business Ready Service Plan. Here are some of the great benefits you receive:You will have the ability to take advantage of new version upgrades. Staying on the most current version will give you access to new features and capabilities of your software. Along with the upgrades, you will receive critical updates and a 10-year support lifecycle. Updates include tax and regulatory releases, latest system updates to keep your solution performing at its best. Access to certification information Access to managed newsgroups TechNet Plus Direct subscription CustomerSource – gives you access to … [Read more...] about Business Ready Service Plan For Dynamics GP & SL Have Their Benefits
