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Wide reports to file
Message #95639
John, >>>Another problem. How can I save an ASCII version of a report that doesn't have form-feeds? The default number of lines per page comes up as zero, but when I left it at 0, it began to output the report, paused, then told me that it couldn't fit that…
#95621-QB Win problems
Message #95633
John, >>>Another problem. One customer record imported with "_c" appended to the name. I try to edit the name to remove the "_c", but when I hit return, it says there's already a customer with that name. When I export an IIF file, the "_c" is there on the name,…
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#95621-QB Win problems
Message #95632
John, >>>On old QB-DOS invoices where complimentary product was given away, we'd choose an item, then either erase the quantity or set the price to 0.00. Under QB Win's reports for "sales by item", these invoice items display strangely. The erased quantities show up as -1 in the report, but…
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#95621-QB Win problems
Message #95626
John, Thanks for your comments and questions. In the future, please try and put each different question in it's own message. It's difficult for any one person to handle all your questions in one response, and keep a thread that makes sense. Thanks. Tim @Intuit
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#87579-IIF format
Message #88247
John, This has been discussed recently, and some of the other users here can let you know what they have available. Designing your own application to handle situations that arise to work with QuickBooks is (in my personal opinion) a great way of dealing with these. One problem as a…
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#86965-#Should I upload it?
Message #87810
Steve, >> >> There should be no legal problems with uploading the file. As long >> >> as there is no fee for use, there shouldn't be any problems. >> Does that mean that if you write a program to aid Quickbooks users but >> you want to put it…
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#86830-QB DOS->Win Bulge
Message #87772
John, When you convert from QuickBooks for DOS to Windows QuickBooks, the program and data will at least double in size. The QuickBooks for Windows program has more options and features then the DOS version, therefore you will see an increase in the amount of hard drive being used. Holly,…
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#87579-IIF format
Message #87667
John, I'm sending out demo's of just such a tool would you like a copy ? Steve
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#87472-#IIF format
Message #87579
Thanks for the alternative path to this document. Do you know of any third-party tools for massaging IIF data? Do many customers ask for enhancements that mighe be better served with external tools? (I'm a fellow software developer, and I'm always looking for new ideas. 🙂 For example, I've made…
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#86829-IIF format
Message #87472
John, Thanks for pointing that out. I will forward the details to the engineers for their review. You can access information about IIF files with the following: Click on the Help icon, then click on "QB Printing, file operations, preferences", then click on "Transferring data" — the screen that will…
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#86829-IIF format
Message #87413
(I did find the various documents in the library here. Is this the width and breadth of IIF docs? )
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#86829-IIF format
Message #87412
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QB DOS->Win Bulge
Message #86830
I just upgraded from QuickBooks for DOS to Windows. Data point for all DOS afficianados: my old \QBOOKS directory tree consumed about 5 megs of hard disk, the new \QBOOKSW directory takes up 15 meg with the converted data files.
IIF format
Message #86829
I just upgraded from QuickBooks for DOS to Windows. Data point for all DOS afficianados: my old \QBOOKS directory tree consumed about 5 megs of hard disk, the new \QBOOKSW directory takes up 15 meg with the converted data files. I've found a buglet in the Help file. When I…
#78488-Non-profit
Message #78748
Randy, It is my understanding the MOST non-profit organizations don't need equity accounts. Both versions of QuickBooks have them. I went to the school that dictates keeping things simple. Like the person said, "What are your needs? If you just need to keep track of where the money came from…
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#78696-Merging snag
Message #78743
I live to serve, Jack. Let me know if I can help further. Allen
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merge QB2, QP3 data loss
Message #78728
Help… I am using Quickbooks Ver2 for DOS and Quickpay Ver3 for DOS. I had one person entering payroll data in one copy and another person entering customer data in another copy. I did a merge by following the instructions from 5517.TXT. The resultant company (c) does not have any…
#78660-OS/2
Message #78697
>> There is no need for you to continue to express your obvious bias towards MS. > But since you seem to want to divert from the issue, my guess is that you have never even used OS/2.
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#78332-#Merging snag
Message #78696
Hello again Allen, >> It is probably safe to assume that EVERY invoice you do is associated >> with the "Business" project. Yes? You're right on the money, as it were. >>.. invoices will fall into a group of transactions that have an >> "Unspecified" project. OIC. Provided I pay…
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#78495-#OS/2
Message #78660
Shannon, There is no need for you to continue to express your obvious bias towards MS. Rather than attacking what you think we are thinking (in which you are erroneous, by the way), why don't you contribute something more substantial, and that deals with the issue being discussed. But since…
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#77841-#OS/2
Message #78495
>> I don't think so. When one company begins to dominate in ALL the computer world (and MS is big enough to encroach into so many areas – and is actually doing it), *everyone* loses, not just OS/2ers.
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#78424-#Non-profit
Message #78488
John, >> I am about to set-up an accounting system for a non-profit >> organization. Would Quickbooks, or Quicken, be the better choice. This all depends on what you have to get done. I use QBW. I'd say it's about a 50-50 split on the messages I've been involved with.…
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#Non-profit
Message #78424
I am about to set-up an accounting system for a non-profit organization. Would Quickbooks, or Quicken, be the better choice.
#78401-job cost
Message #78415
Jim, >> 1. Which program does it better. I'd say they were equal. >> 2. anyway to integrate quickpay to assign employee hours to specific >> jobs Not easily. This has been suggested alot, and I'd encourage you to post the suggestion in Section 14. You can do it manually…
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#job cost
Message #78401
I'm trying to determine the capabilities of qb/dos and / or qb/win to handle some level of job costing tracking as it relates to employees and payroll. 1. Which program does it better. 2. anyway to integrate quickpay to assign employee hours to specific jobs 3. any suggestions appreciated !!
#77035-Upgrade to Windows
Message #78343
SOMEONE at Intuit will recommend NOT automatically upgrading to windows. ME. That is not an across the board statement. SOME users may benefit GREATLY by upgrading to windows. Some may Not. The Windows version is not for everyone. Some people can not get comfortable with Windows no matter what. There…
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#77274-#Merging snag
Message #78332
Jack, The No earthly power is going to keep the project box from appearing on the printed invoice, so we have to take another approach. It is probably safe to assume that EVERY invoice you do is associated with the "Business" project. Yes? If that is the case, then DO…
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#78175-Check alignment
Message #78208
Kevin, Use fine for *all* your alignment. It'll work. The course often doesn't get saved. HTH… —Randy 06-Nov-94 at 12:09p CDT
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#77584-#Check alignment
Message #78175
Fine alignment, from what I remember, is good for only 0.25". My printer is off by 0.5" or more.
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#77533-OS/2
Message #78122
Dave, I have no idea why it won't work under OS/2, and frankly do not wish to go through the expense of trying to find out. The fact that virtually every Windows application operates (albeit some better than others) work under Win-OS/2 and that IBM pays a fee for the…
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#77714-OS/2
Message #78121
Mr. Pitman. I do not know what the OS/2 patch "fixed" which allowed Quicken Windows to work with OS/2 did or does, but I do not believe that it was OS/2 which required "fixing!" OS/2 uses duely licensed and paid for Microsoft Windows code. Virtually all Windows applications will work…
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#77646-New Version?
Message #77852
While I thank you very much for the response to running current versions of QB and Q under OS/2, the fact remains that MS has an undisputable attitude towards non-MS platforms. And much of this comes about from the use of undocumented system calls which were one of the many…
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#77279-Talk 2 Intuit VP
Message #77851
OK, Jerry, when I read "talk to Intuit VP" and saw temporal references, I ASSumed that like other sysops do for conferences, you were announcing a CONference. It was clear as mud, but maybe it's just me! Bob.
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#77586-#OS/2
Message #77841
>> Not all, just OS/2er's I don't think so. When one company begins to dominate in ALL the computer world (and MS is big enough to encroach into so many areas – and is actually doing it), *everyone* loses, not just OS/2ers. Dave – 04-Nov-94 at 11:53p EST
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#77567-unclearing goof
Message #77716
Holland, All you really need to do is to unclear the proper items from your checkbook register. You can do this by moving your curser to the 'C' colum for the item to be uncleared, hit delete to delete the X, then Ctrl-Enter to re-record and save your changes. The…
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#77586-#OS/2
Message #77714
Not to sound like a goodie-goodie but… From what I understand QBW3 will work with os/2. I know some of the Quicken Windows products had probs with os/2 but a patch available from IBM via their BBS cured most of the problems. The patch fixed some problems with os/2 and…
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Upgrade to Windows
Message #77705
Ed, Joyce is right in that I would you to upgrade to QB for Windows at some point. The general industry trend is to put more emphasis on windows products over dos for several reasons including market forces, and programming limitations of dos (such as the 640k barrier and other…
#76972-#New Version?
Message #77646
Bob, >>>The information I got last night from Intuit says "I'm writing to you now about our new Windows version of QuickBooks because of Intuit's decision not to produce any major upgrades to QuickBooks for DOS. As you may know, the DOS market is shrinking rapidly….." Spoken like Darth Vader.…
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#77355-#Check alignment
Message #77584
Kevin, >>>The printer driver is EPSON-24. I'll try the LPT1.DOS solution and let you know, probably over the weekend.
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unclearing goof
Message #77569
(Forgive the repeat, I forgot to put version info on first post.) * I correctly reconciled my Sept bank statement, then, in the middle of Oct I mistakenly marked all outstanding checks and deposits as cleared. (I was doing a practice copy to see how much the file would shrink.…
#unclearing goof
Message #77567
I correctly reconciled my Sept bank statement, then, in the middle of Oct I mistakenly marked all outstanding checks and deposits as cleared. (I was doing a practice copy to see how much the file would shrink. I _intended_ to restore the correct file after doing the practice copy, but…
#77217-#OS/2
Message #77533
I agree. And why *won't* the new version run under OS/2? I am disappointed to learn this. Too bad MS and Q are lovers now…we'll all lose in the end. Dave – 03-Nov-94 at 5:20p EST
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QB Report Format
Message #77514
It's those little things that slip by. I nearly forgot about the option too! Glad I could help. Pat
#77352-QBW 3.0 Feature Questio
Message #77496
Fred: Re the logo: That's too much like work …. I'll post something in "Suggestions". Thanks! Stu.
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#Quickbooks Problem
Message #77461
> Regarding the driver, currently available is version 1.2 with a file dated > 10/13/93. Please advise if you find something more current. My BJ200.drv is v1.2, size 5,696, dated 09-28-93, 10:17a. My Universal Printer Driver (WFW v3.11 file UNIDRV.DLL? ) is v3.1.4(?), size 128,432, dated 11-01-93 3:11a. My printing…
Cash Flow Calendar
Message #77356
Mike, >>>I'm thinking about moving from Quicken for Windows 3 to Quickbooks for Windows by I'm very fond of the Calendar cash flow feature and the Bill Minder in Quicken. Does Quickbooks have those or similar features?
#Check alignment
Message #77355
The printer driver is EPSON-24. I'll try the LPT1.DOS solution and let you know, probably over the weekend.
#QBW 3.0 Feature Questio
Message #77352
Stu, >>>I was suprised to see that QBW 2.0 (and Quicken Windows 4.0) won't put my logo on wallet sized checks.
info on quickbooks
Message #77285
Pat Thanks for the info Glenn
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