For at least ten years now I've used Microsoft Works spreadsheets and databases to handle my pricing and order writing, inventory control, customer list, and materials ordering. I use a macro recorder and an elaborate set of hotkeys to navigate around the system and transfer data between components.
Before you say, "What is wrong with this guy?" I'll tell you that it works very well for me and it's infinitely flexible. The main drawbacks are its very steep learning curve and the fact that I have to manually update prices on chop, matboard and other supplies.
Until recently, I assumed I was probably the only framer in the world that did this, but I ran across another Grumbler today that uses MS Works this way and I'm hoping we'll be comparing notes to help both of us. So there are two of us. If there are any more, I'd love to hear from you.
There are probably some who are using Excel and I think the procedures may be similar.
Ron
Before you say, "What is wrong with this guy?" I'll tell you that it works very well for me and it's infinitely flexible. The main drawbacks are its very steep learning curve and the fact that I have to manually update prices on chop, matboard and other supplies.
Until recently, I assumed I was probably the only framer in the world that did this, but I ran across another Grumbler today that uses MS Works this way and I'm hoping we'll be comparing notes to help both of us. So there are two of us. If there are any more, I'd love to hear from you.
There are probably some who are using Excel and I think the procedures may be similar.
Ron