FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does AutoShopWiz Cost ?
Does AutoShopWiz Support Network Configurations ?
How would it handle 2 or more Networked Computers trying to Update the same Customer ?
How many concurrent users can I have accessing/updating the program at the same time ?
Does your program integrate with other automotive programs ?
What programming language was AutoShopWiz written in ?
What type of Database Engine does AutoShipWiz Use ?
How large of a database does AutoShopWiz Support ?
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 Invoicing 
Does the program support Work Orders and Estimates ?
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 Customer/Vehicle 
Can the program track Vehicle Maintenance Schedules ?
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 Inventory 
Will AutoShopWiz track my Inventory Quantities ?
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 Reports 
Does AutoShopWiz support Exporting Reports to different Formats ?
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Answers to FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How much does AutoShopWiz Cost ?
A: AutoShopWiz is no longer for sale.   We will continue to support existing users while we work on the next release called AutoShopWiz 2016.

Q: Does AutoShopWiz Support Network Configurations ?
A: Yes.  The software supports Microsoft Networking.   The Database can be accessed and updated on multiple computers at the same time.

Q: How would it handle 2 or more Networked Computers trying to Update the same Customer ?
A: If one user is updating Customer-A and another user tries to update the same Customer-A, then the second user will get an error message informing them that the current record is being updated by another user.

Q: How many concurrent users can I have accessing/updating the program at the same time ?
A: We recommend no more than 25 users simutaneous users, but the theoretical limit is 255 users.

Q: Does your program integrate with other automotive programs ?
A: Our System can work side by side with many other automotive programs.  But, it is currently not integrated with 3rd party applications.

Q: What programming language was AutoShopWiz written in ?
A: We use Microsoft Visual Studio 6.x for developing AutoShopWiz, with a combination of VB & VC++, which gives AutoShopWiz the power and speed you see today.

Q: What type of Database Engine does AutoShipWiz Use ?
A: We use the Access 97 .MDB engine.   It offers the widest compatibility with other applications including Microsoft Office for exporting, reporting, etc.

Q: How large of a database does AutoShopWiz Support ?
A: Your .mdb Database file can be up to 1GB in Size.   Which is probably more than you'll ever use in a lifetime.
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 Invoicing 
Q: Does the program support Work Orders and Estimates ?
A: Yes.   It supports Work Orders and Estimates and you can enter them all from the same screen.
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 Customer/Vehicle 
Q: Can the program track Vehicle Maintenance Schedules ?
A: Yes.   There is a complete Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Section on the Main Customer Screen.   It keeps a separate Maintenance Schedule for each Vehicle.
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 Inventory 
Q: Will AutoShopWiz track my Inventory Quantities ?
A: Absolutely.   In fact, it will track your Quantities for up to 6 different Inventory Locations.
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 Reports 
Q: Does AutoShopWiz support Exporting Reports to different Formats ?
A: Sure.   You can Export Any Report to: PDF, HTML, Excel, TIFF (faxing), Rich Text, and Standard Text Formats.
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