Back by popular demand, our most requested remote training event on OpenRPT. If you're interested in learning how to make cosmetic changes to reports, add fields to existing reports, create custom reports and much more, you don't want to miss this class! The class will run in two three-hour sessions back-to-back later this month.
OpenRPT, the free report writer software that comes with...
Recently the Fixed Asset and Fixed Asset Depreciation packages have been updated. The latest releases contain minor bug-fixes and several improvements based on continuous improvement and feedback from users.
In particular the Depreciation package has a number of new features requested by customers.
Support for U.S. Section 179 single depreciation. This law allows for small...
Thanks to recent changes made to the Translation Portal , translators can now get a head start on their Tuple ERP translations. Gone are the days of waiting for the final release of xTuple ERP to begin translation work. Now translators can begin working as soon as the Beta for a new version is available. This change should make it much easier for translators to ensure their .QM files are kept...
Want to tie xTuple together with a leading open source web shopping cart? We've just finished an overhaul of our eCommerce integration for xTuple and Drupal/Ubercart . The solution consists of a custom Drupal module (uc_edi_xtuple) and a set of instructions for configuring your webstore to send customer and order information to your xTuple database. You'll be able to sell on the web, and...
In addition to our awesome classroom training sessions including the upcoming 202 Advanced Topics class , xTuple will be offering a Web-based Training event every month of this year. This is a terrific opportunity for you to take a deep dive into all sorts of functional areas of the application. Each session will be lead by an expert on that particular topic from the xTuple community, partner...
We're happy to announce two new additions (editions?) to the xTuple product line, and some simplifications to the pricing that will be effective April 1. (No, it's not an April Fools joke... )
Based on strong customer demand, we've added Project Accounting functionality to xTuple, and will be rolling that out in a new Project Edition of xTuple. This consists of the Project Acccounting...
There's nothing we like better than introducing great new products. In case you missed my blog announcing two new additions to the xTuple family, we now have a Project Edition of xTuple as well as an Enterprise Edition. The Project Edition consists of the exciting new Project Accounting package on top of the PostBooks® core and fully integrated with the Time and Expense functionality (which remains freely available). Check it out.
Make plans to join us from March 21-24, for our most frequently requested class — Power User Training , focusing on SQL, data import/export, the xTuple Application Development Environment, xTuple Connect, and much more!
You can get 34 CPE credits for this class. And there are special discounts available for sending multiple students. Order online , or contact xTuple training today!
Ever thought about dipping a toe into this open source development business, but wondered where to start? Intimidated by the size and complexity of an ERP system?
Here's a suggestion: Browse or search the list of feature requests . There are over 1,000 of em that people have asked for over the years. Sure, some are big and hairy. But you might be surprised at how easy some others might...
A group of xTuple users came to see the TRON: LEGACY 3-D movie recently, and they were unable to leave their seats.
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By T. J. Prieur
Manufacturers have many, if not most, of the business needs of larger companies. With those needs come a number of complexities in processes, and most manufacturers use, or would like to use, some sort of ERP — Enterprise Resource Planning — software to manage the flow of information in the business.
The much anticipated mail integration functionality in xTuple Connect is now available for Beta testing.
Email integration provides a mechanism for users to import email into xTuple and have it be automatically associated with appropriate contacts and documents in the database. This solution allows users to continue using their preferred mail client and server...
This week the annual Apple Technology love-in known as Macworld is going on in San Francisco. In these days of diminishing Trade Shows, this show not only survives, it thrives. This is a show for all enthusiasts, fans and users of Apple technology. Walking through the the set up today, I observed row after row of booths that will be selling products to users of iPhones and iPads, and iPods,...
It's time to let you in on something that a few xTuple customers have known about for years: we do custom work .
Yes, it's true. Over the years we've added all kinds of new features to xTuple ERP to meet specific customer needs.
Sometimes these enhancements were built as installable extension packages using our scripting tools. Things like a vehicle scheduling system, a...
There's been a flurry of product developments here at xTuple in recent months. I'm thinking about the release of xTuple 3.6, Email Integration in xTuple Connect, Project Accounting, the Fixed Assets packages, updates to Time and Expense, and the new Web Portal suite of products. I could go on.... At xTuple headquarters, we're of course running our own business on all the latest xTuple software...
I have just posted a specification for extending the Fixed Assets functionality to include Maintenance. This was my original goal when I started the discussion around Fixed Assets last year and I have now started formulating a design and specification. I welcome all commments and contributions. The specification can be found at Asset Maintenance.
The specification goes into more detail...
xTuple is an excellent tool for accountants. From a multi-segment chart of accounts to a financial report generator, xTuple is a powerful tool that can easily meet all of your accounting needs. One great example of xTuple's accounting functionality — monthly closes can be completed nearly simultaneously with month end. Just think, financial reports for last month on the first day of the...
We've been very busy here at xTuple as 2010 gave way to 2011. Just before Christmas, we quietly released xTuple 3.6.0; you can download both the all-in-one installer , or the binaries and databases separately, at Sourceforge .
Lots of great new features in this release, including loads of exciting user interface enhancements such as having autocomplete on all search clusters, the...
There's a new video on the enhanced Time and Expense 2.0 package on the xTuple YouTube channel . Learn how to enter time and expenses in xTuple ERP, tightly integrated with Project Management. Create invoices and reimbursements for employees and contractors. Track actual project time and expenses compared to budget. It's all free and open source, and works with any edition of xTuple. Both the...
xTuple is celebrating the new year by showering you with a nicely-wrapped collection of great new stuff! Check out the Fixed Asset Management package, below, and read up on the new features in xTuple version 3.6, both of which are available now for free download.