May 2010: EPICS version 8.14 has been released. Major enhancements include die oven management features. Also, seven wish-list items and several addtional useful features. See the "What's New" section of the EPICS Help Topics for details. Also see the May 2010 Newsletter.
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October 2009: EPICS version 8.13 has been released. Included in the update are several top wishlist items, including four of the top ten. See the "What's New" section of the EPICSP Help Topics for details. Also see the October Newsletter.
October 2009: Newsletter with information concerning update 8.13 and the upcoming EPICS User Conference is available.
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This module allows quotes to be created for either existing or prospective customers using existing or proposed dies. Once the quote is created, a quote document similar to the acknowledgement may be printed. New sales orders can be generated directly from the quote any number of times allowing customers to order by quote number, essentially providing a method of storing customer order data for quick order entry.
Based on the design of the Order Entry screen, the Quotation Module has a familiar interface. It is easy to learn and easy to use because entering a quote is very similar to entering a sales order. Most of the functionality of the Order Entry screen is used in the Quotation Module as well. All pricing module rules apply and discounts and surcharges may be applied. User fields, notes, and linked documents used in the Quotation Module will automatically carry over to Order Entry.
In the same way, prospective customers (quote customers) and proposed dies (quote dies) are maintained on screens modeled after familiar EPICS screens. Because they are so similar, the control panel frame on the right of the screen has been shaded yellow to avoid any possible confusion. If an order is placed based upon a quote, the quote customer and quote die records can be made into active customers and dies with the click of a button.
