Consumables Manager
Version 2.5 for PalmOS

You will need to Hotsync Consumables25Inst.prc to your PDA.
Once you Hotsync the file to your PDA you will see the BMS ConsM install program in your Unfiled category on your PDA.

Click on the Icon to unpack the Consumables Manager files to your PDA. When installation is complete, the BMS ConsM install program will be removed and Consumables Manager will launch. Click Close then OK.

Note: Recommended PalmOS 3.5 or higher

If you are upgrading from a previous version of this software, simply follow the above "New Installation" procedure. Do NOT remove previous version of this software. If you do delete the previous version, you will lose all your data.

Consumables Manager was originally designed for managing office consumable supplies (ie Paper, Mail Supplies etc), however, it can be used to manage any consumable supplies, from Office Supplies to your Household Pantry. This application will allow you to record all the important information about your consumables, including item number, stock levels etc. When its time to order supplies, perform a quick stock take with your Palm and Consumables Manager will provide you with all the necessary order quantities, details and cost.

List
This will list your entries. You can filter by Category, also create new entries, view Item, Quantity available and Quantity Required.

Edit
Will allow you to Edit, Delete and Create new entries

Category
This is used to enter the categories that you will use to filter your listed entries (i.e. Paper, Lables etc).

TIP: This is where you should start first. Go into this section and enter in the Categorues you intend on using.

Help
Some basic information & help.

About
Copyright, Contact and Registration.

Export
Clicking on the icon, will export the data to Memo Pad, which can be then accessed via your PDA's Desktop Software. The data is exported in CSV format.
Note: This function is only available when application is registered

Required Items Report
The icon next to the Export Icon produces a report of what items you need to re-order.

1. Click on New Icon from either the Edit Menu or any of the listing screens.
2. Enter the Item Name.
3. Then Item Number.
4. Enter the Quantity you have In Stock.
5. Enter the Minimum Quatity you want to have available at all time.
6. Enter the Unit Cost.
7. Select the Category.
8. Enter the Storage Location.
9. Enter any notes.

That's It!!

Updating Stock Levels is simple and can be done a number of ways.
For example you if you simply find the item you want and change the Qty In field to suit current stock level for that particular item or click on the Stock button and update that way.

In this example we are going to be adding a quantity of 7 3M Magic Tapes to our current stock.
1. Find the Item.
2. Click on the Stock button.
3. Enter the number you will be either adding or removing from current stock (in this case 7).
4. In this instance we are adding to our current stock, so click on the Add button.

That's It!!

The example on the left shows two ways of searching, either by Item Name or Item Number.
1. From the Edit Menu click on the Either the Item Label or Item No Label.
2. Refer to the animated image.

Data Sorting
When creating a new record the data is sorted by the Item field, however it isn't re-sorted if you go back and change the Item Name. If the Entries require Sorting, select Sort DB from the menu.

Installation Files
When you install Consumables Manager on your PDA, the following files will be unpacked to you PDA:

If you need to delete Consumables Manager delete the Application file. We do not recommend deleting the Resource Library files as they are commonly used by other application.

This program is Shareware.

When you first install this application it will be in 14 Day Trial Mode. After the 14 day trial, the application will no longer run. If you decide not to register it after 14 days, you should delete it from your Palm OS PDA device.

We recommend you should try this application out during the Trial period, before buying.

If you decide to buy this application, please DO NOT DELETE the trial version. Simply register it on our site, by adding it to your shopping cart and then proceeding to checkout. Once you purchase it, we will e-mail you your unique registration code, which will unlock the application and switch it over to Registered Mode.

Where to Purchase
You can purchase this application Directly through Our Web Site:
www.bitmaster.com.au/software/

or Handango or PalmGear.

Windows Conduit Available
Also available, Windows Desktop Conduit that is used in conjunction with this application to provide extra functionality and flexibility. This conduit will allow you to update and print the data on your Palm PDA directly from your Desktop PC. Features include sorting, filtering, archiving, printing and exporting.

Multi User License
You can purchase a Multi User license (Site License) for "This Software Package". If you require this type of license, please contact info@bitmaster.com.au for more details and costing.

General Questions & Support Contact
General: info@bitmaster.com.au
Support: support@bitmaster.com.au

Vesion 3.5
Dec-18-2002

Major Update of Consumables Manager. This update includes many changes that may not be visible to the user. Some of the changes include:

* Export Entire Data Base to MemoPad for use through your Desktop Software
* Calculations are now Automatic (all Calc buttons have been removed)
* New entries can be made directly from List View
* Filters now hold.
* Export Required Items Report to Memo Pad.
* New Stock Update system added.
* Item Search Added.
* Item Number Search Added.
* New Improved interface

* M130 Compatiblity Update
* Interface Upgrade
* Added additional field for Unit Cost and Total cost.
* Displays a customizable listing of Categories.
* Produces an additional report of Order Requirements, with Auto calculations.
* Text Case indicator added .

Legal Notices

Licensing Agreement
This Agreement sets forth your licensed rights to use "This Software Package" and is granted to you upon condition that you accept the terms of this license. Your electronic indication of this agreement, or your use of the program constitute acceptance of all of the terms of this license.

If you do not agree any of the terms and conditions set forth in this Legal Notice, do not install This Software Package.

You may install and use one copy of the "This Software Package", or any prior version for the same operating system, on a single computer/pda device. The primary user of the computer/pda device on which the "This Software Package" is installed may make a second copy for backup purposes only.

Storage/Network Use
You may also store or install a copy of the "This Software Package" on a storage device, such as a network server, used only to install or run "This Software Package" on your other computers over an internal network; however, you must acquire and dedicate a license for each separate computer on which "This Software Package" is installed or run from the storage device. A license for "This Software Package" may not be shared or used concurrently on different computers.

Site License
If you need to install "This Software Package" on a number of computers/pda devices throughout your company, you will need to purchase a Site License. If you purchased a Site License, you may install "This Software Package" according to the number of licenses purchased, provided the locations have a single street address. You may install the product as a "Network" product and run the software from any other networked computer on your LAN, provided those computers are located at the same street address.

Disclaimer
"This Software Package" is provided "as-is" and without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. Bit Master Software accept no liability for data loss or any other problems caused directly or indirectly by the using This Software Package.

Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2001, 2002 Bit Master Software. "This Software Package" is protected by copyright laws, and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.

You have no right to reproduce, transfer, publish or otherwise distribute either "This Software Package", or any components or documentation provided.

Copyright © 2001, 2002 BMS Software Solutions.
All rights reserved.