


        I M P O R T A N T

        This version of The ORDER PRO (2.0) will remain in the Shareware
        market, however, we have released the new version (3.1)
        September 01,1992.  Version 3.1 will be sold commercially only.
        Look for it in your favorite software store.  If you have any
        trouble finding the new Order Pro, call or write:

        Automated Systems
        PO Box 503
        West Paterson NJ 07424

        (201) 812-1428 (voice)
        (201) 812-1169 (FAX)
        1-800-LUV-MY-PC (orders only)

        PLEASE MENTION THIS REFERENCE NUMBER WHEN ORDERING: 01907-KS


        A B O U T    T H E    N E W    V E R S I O N :


        First we want to thank our many "OP2" registered users for their
        patience and consideration in waiting for this upgrade.  With
        the help from many of you, we were able to better understand
        your needs, and our programmer tried to incorporate most of your
        suggestions into this new version.

        Although the newer (commercial version) has many more features,
        some businesses prefer this version because they do not need all
        of the add-ons, or because they need the back-order function that
        is in this version but not in version 3.1.  For those prefer the
        simplicity of version 2.0 (this disk), we are keeping it available
        through shareware, and it is priced $50.00 less than version 3.1.

        Frank M. Semeraro, The Order Pro's author, decided it was time
        to totally rewrite this already great order-entry-system from
        scratch, using FOXPRO this time instead of CLIPPER programming
        language.  In the process, he was able to increase the program's
        speed, and improve the style of the menus so that you will not
        have to go to one menu to get to another.

        Many new and great features have been added to this system as
        you will see.  The only thing that was taken away from this
        version was the Back-orders, instead of Back-orders, the program
        allows you to assign a re-order point to each item number.  When
        any item number reaches it's point of re-order, the system will
        let you know that it is time to re-order this item.  You may also
        print a report of all Low Stock items.

        The new version (3.1) will import Customers and Inventory from
        the older version's (2.0) files, into the new version.

        The Order Pro 3.1 has a "smart" installation system which
        automatically will tell you during installation if your system has
        enough hard drive space and if you need any changes to your
        config.sys, it will offer to change it for you.

        Now you can view reports on screen as well as printed, this will
        help save time and paper.

        A new "Prospect" database has been added to keep track of sales
        pending or future customers.

        Add new customers "On-The-Fly"!  Now you can go straight to order
        entry even if the customer does not exist in the system.  When you
        enter a non-existing account number in Order Entry, the system will
        ask if you would like to add this customer instead of sending you
        back to Account Maintenance, which is great for "Point of sale", or
        just extra speed.

        The system will ask if the new customer is a dealer or not, so it
        will know how much to charge the customer during order entry.  Each
        item can have it's own pre-set dealer's price.

        When printing mailing labels you can select from All; Dealers;
        Customers; Current; Previous; Next, etc.

        Now you can print more than one invoice at a time!  Just enter the
        starting & ending invoice numbers, and the shipping date.

        If you are entering an order, and the item number that the customer
        selected has been discontinued or is out of stock, instead of losing
        the sale, select Alternate Listing and the system will display
        everything else in that category.

        As a part of setting up, you are expected to enter the sales tax
        amount for each state.  With the new Mail-Order Sales Tax Law
        pending, this feature could be mandatory.

        Credit card reports have also been added for your convenience.

        Quantity pricing has been added for those of you who give their
        customers a price break if they are buying in quantity.

        Now you can have taxable and nontaxable items together on the same
        invoice.

        The new Order Pro allows you to choose between plain paper invoices
        or preprinted invoices by New England Business Supplies (see your
        new manual for the invoice form order number).


        OTHER NEW FEATURES OF VERSION 3.1 INCLUDE:

        * Can be used with or without a MicroSoft-compatible mouse.

        * Pop-up calculator.

        * Reports may be sent to Screen or Printer (saves paper and time).

        * Keeps track of call-backs in the "Sales Prospects" database.

        * Edit pricing on invoices.

        * Two price levels of inventory.

        * Re-order point reminds you when inventory is low.

        * Inventory items may be divided into an unlimited number of
          categories.

        * During Order-Entry you may display a listing of Alternate Items
          from any category.

        * Raise all prices (any percentage) with a key-stroke, or raise
          all prices in a selected category.

        * Quantity pricing.  Each item can have it's own set amount.

        * Items may be entered as taxable or non-taxable.

        * Choice of pre-printed customized invoices by New England
          Business Supplies or plain paper as in version 2.0.

        * Billing- Print statements and late notices.

        * 50-State sales tax database.

        * Postal code (zip) has been made alpha-numeric to accomodate
          canadians and others.



        With a program of this complexity, we expect you to have
        questions.  After all, this is a generic program that is
        currently being used by hundreds of types of businesses.
        The question is, "Is it suitable for my particular business?".
        Initially it was written strictly for the mail-order business,
        but with it's upgrades, it seems to have evolved into a
        "powerhouse" accomodating many types of businesses.


        The current retail price of The ORDER PRO 3.1 is $149.95.
        The current retail price of The ORDER PRO 2.0 is $99.95.
        Dealer inquiries are welcomed.


        If you have specific questions regarding version 3.1's
        capabilities, please feel free to call or write.  If you are
        calling, please have all of your questions ready before you call,
        this way we will be able to help you much more efficiently.

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