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| − | ==Pre-Installation Steps==
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| − | ===[[FAQs#What are the hardware requirements for Fishbowl?|Hardware Implementation]]===
| + | To assist with implementation, Fishbowl provides a 3-page [https://www.fishbowlinventory.com/w/files/Implementation%20Flow%20Chart%20&%20Road%20Map.pdf Implementation Flow Chart & Road Map] document with checklists for each phase of implementation. |
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Server computer that meets the [http://www.fishbowlinventory.com/quick-tour/system-recommendation/ System Recommendations] | + | * '''Phase 1''': Install Fishbowl and prepare for the accounting integration |
| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Set monitor resolution to at least 1024x768 | + | * '''Phase 2''': Build the initial Fishbowl database |
| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Reliable internet access to download installer | + | * '''Phase 3''': Train on processes |
| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Operating system is updated with latest service packs and updates | + | * '''Phase 4''': Install plugins or integrate with 3rd party apps |
| | + | * '''Phase 5''': Finalize data and processes |
| | + | * '''Phase 6''': Add inventory and go live with Fishbowl |
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| − | ===[[Getting_Started#Fishbowl_and_QuickBooks_Integration|QuickBooks Integration]]===
| + | The document can be downloaded by clicking [https://www.fishbowlinventory.com/w/files/Implementation%20Flow%20Chart%20&%20Road%20Map.pdf here] or by clicking the image below. |
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Install a [[Supported_QuickBooks_Versions|Supported Version of QuickBooks]] on the same computer as the Fishbowl server
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Enable class tracking in QuickBooks if applicable
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Decide how frequently you will export information to QuickBooks
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Verify that all data in QuickBooks is accurate and make any needed changes
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Login to QuickBooks as '''Admin''' and switch to single user mode
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Print instructions for integration from Fishbowl’s accounting configuration
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| − | ==Install Fishbowl==
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| − | ===[[Install_Fishbowl|Installation]]===
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Download the installer to [[Install_Fishbowl|install the latest version of Fishbowl]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Select "Server with Client" to install on server or '''Client Only''' on all other workstations
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Start_Fishbowl#Creating_a_new_database|Create a new Fishbowl Database]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Start_Fishbowl#Launching_the_Fishbowl_Server_and_Client|Start Fishbowl Server and Client]]. Use the client to login (username & password=admin)
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| − | ===[[Company|Company Set-Up]]===
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Determine the number of workstations the Fishbowl client will be running on
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Determine how many people will have access to Fishbowl
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[User|Configure users]], [[User Group|user groups]], [[User Group#Assign access rights to a user|and access rights for Fishbowl modules]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Payment Terms#Create a new payment term|Set appropriate payment terms]] for your customers
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Location|Determine how many locations you have and set up appropriate warehouses]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Determine the functionality of each needed location and configure appropriately
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Class#Enable.2FDisable_Class_Tracking|Enable class tracking]] in Fishbowl if applicable
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Assign locations to proper location groups
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Determine if you will need a [[Product#Product tree|product tree]] (to apply pricing changes by category)
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Class#Create_a_New_Class|Create classes]] as needed (Location, Enterprise or Type of Product)
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Determine if you will use [[Part#Create a tracking method|serial numbers, expiration dates, or other tracking]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Determine if you need to [[Custom_Field|create any custom fields]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Determine which [[Unit_of_Measure|units of measure]] (and conversions) you will need
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Restart Fishbowl server and Fishbowl client
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Create a scheduled database backup in the {{Module|Schedule}}
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Select a [[Payment Gateway]].
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| − | ==Post-Installation Steps==
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| − | ===Create [[Location|Inventory Locations]] & [[Unit_of_Measure|Units of Measures]]===
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Complete [[Start_Fishbowl#The_Startup_Wizard|the initial startup wizard]] in Fishbowl and enter appropriate data
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Set up needed [[Location_Group|location groups]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Set up needed [[Location|locations]], delete any that are unused
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Enter applicable [[Unit_of_Measure|units of measure]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Unit_of_Measure#Create_a_unit_of_measure_conversion|Enter unit of measure conversions as needed]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Edit information on [[Carrier|carriers]] that are applicable and [[Vendor#Create a new vendor|add needed vendors]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Enter [[Terms|new terms]] offered to customers and by vendors
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Company#Details tab|Add company logo]] to be used on Fishbowl reports
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| − | ===[[QuickBooks#FAQs|Integrating with an accounting system]]=== | |
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Set up or modify [[Terms|payment terms]] | |
| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Go to accounting module to and select an [[Accounting_Integration#Accounting integration|accounting integration]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Enable class tracking within QuickBooks if applicable
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Bring in [[QuickBooks#Integration|company information]] if applicable
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Bring in [[QuickBooks#Integration|inventory items]] if applicable
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Bring in [[QuickBooks#Integration|vendor (supplier) information]] if applicable
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Bring in [[QuickBooks#Integration|customer information]] if applicable
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Set the {{ModuleOptions|Accounting Integration}}
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| − | ===[[Imports and Exports|Import data into Fishbowl]]===
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Review the [[Imports and Exports]] that are available in Fishbowl. Data can be entered manually, [[QuickBooks#Import|imported from QuickBooks]], or [[Imports and Exports|imported from Excel/CSV]].
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Imports_and_Exports#List_of_imports_and_exportsExport the CSV templates and follow the instructions to import data into Fishbowl]].
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| − | ===Assign Individual Parts to Locations===
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Part#Default Locations tab|Assign individual parts to locations]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Move parts to their locations using the Inventory Move Import
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Make sure the spreadsheets are [[Imports and Exports|formatted correctly]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Verify inventory quantities and make needed changes
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| − | ===Set up [[User_Group|User Groups]] and [[User Group#Assign access rights to a user|Access Rights]]===
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[User Group#Create a new user group|Create new user groups]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[User_Group#Assign access rights to a user|Assign user group rights]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[User#Create a new user|Create new users and enter passwords]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[User Group#Assign users to a group|Assign users to user groups]]
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| − | ===[[Tax_Rate|Enter Tax Information]]===
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Tax_Rate#Add a tax agency|Add tax agencies]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Tax_Rate#Add a tax rate|Add tax rates]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Assign the classes you are going to use (Location, Enterprise or Type of Product)
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| − | ===[[Bill_of_Materials#Create_a_bill_of_materials|Create a bill of materials]]===
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] (Option 1) [[Bill_of_Materials#Create_a_bill_of_materials|Create a bill of materials]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] (Option 2) Import a bill of materials using the [[Imports_and_Exports#List_of_imports_and_exportsBill of Materials import]].
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Set the [[Bill_of_Materials#General tab|Auto Create]] option where applicable
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| − | ===Purchasing Module Group===
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Vendor#TABS|Update vendor information]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Vendor#Associate a part with a vendor|Enter information on parts purchased from vendors]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Review the [[Module Options|module options]] for each module in the '''Purchasing''' group
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| − | ===Refine the Materials Module Group===
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Make sure all [[Part#Create a part|parts are entered into Fishbowl]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Use the Part import to update multiple parts
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Make sure all parts are properly classified under the [[Part#Details tab|Details tab]]
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Enter in any defined custom fields you might use
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Check any options that will be applicable for each part
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Vendor#Associate a part with a vendor|Associate each part with the vendors]] that sell it
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] If applicable, set the [[Part#Vendors_tab|default vendor]] for each part.
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Part#General tab|Import pictures]] if you are going to use that feature on various parts and products
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Part#Default Locations tab|Assign default locations]] for each part
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Review the [[Module Options|module options]] for each module in the '''Materials''' group
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| − | ===Go to the Sales Module Group===
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Customer#Create customer groups|Create needed customer groups]] in the customer module
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Customer#Create customer groups|Assign customers to groups]] under the groups tab
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Customer#Details tab|Assign default salesperson]] to manage customer accounts
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Pricing Rule#Adjustment_types_and_values|Set up needed pricing rules]] on a customer, customer group, or product basis
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] [[Discount#Create_a_new_discount|Set up any discounts]] that are used
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Review the [[Module Options|module options]] for each module in the '''Sales''' group
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| − | ===[[Reports|Fishbowl Reports]]===
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Open the {{Module|Reports}} in the '''General''' group
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Verify that reports information is accurate
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Contact Fishbowl reports team for any report modifications or custom reports
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| − | :[[File:Open_checkbox.JPG]] Review the {{ModuleOptions|Reports}}
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