Table of Contents
Installation Instructions
Initilization Instructons
Getting Started Tutorial
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The Consignment Shop (TCS) CD is designed to auto start when inserted in your CD Drive Bay.
Sometimes, the Windows OS you are using will also auto start the CD.
If this occurs, then simple cancel the second Installation Setup Program by clicking OK and continue with the first TCS install process.
Step 1. Insert the TCS CD in your CD drive bay and close the bay door.
Step 2. You will see a TCS Setup Welcome Message
Click Next to continue
Step 3. Next you will see a message telling you where the TCS software will be installed.
The Default location is “C:\Program Files\SBSSolutions\The Consignment Shop”.
Click Next to continue
Step 4. You will now be asked to choose between a New Install (Full), Upgrade (Workstation), Server, or Help Files installation.
Choose New Install
Click Next to continue
Step 5. You should now be at the Start Installation Screen stating you are now ready to install The Consignment Shop
Click Next to continue
You should now be seeing the files copied and installed on your computer
Step 6. When the installation has completed you should see a message telling you The Consignment Shop Setup was completed successfully.
Click Finish to continue
A Desktop Shortcut to the TCS Application will have been placed on your desktop which can be double-clicked
to initiate The Consignment Shop application.
Step 7. You should now be viewing a Readme Text File which describes in detail the steps required to initialize the TCS application.
It is recommended that you print this document and use it to guide you through the initialization process.
The same instructions are also found below in this document.
Please give me a call or email me if you encounter any difficulties or have any questions about the installation and/or initialization process.
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The following instructions explain how to start the TCS application and initialize it for your use.
As you work your way through the initialization process, information assistance specific to each screen can be viewed by pressing the F2 Key.
When you are finished viewing the Help Screen just close the document to return to the TCS application.
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Step 1. Okay, let's start the TCS application
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Double-Click the TCS Desktop Icon
or
Click Start at the bottom of your PC screen.
Choose Programs , then
Choose The Consignment Shop and
Click Open The Consignment Shop
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Step 2. You will now see a message telling you there are 60 days before the TCS demo software expires. ##################################################################
Click OK
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Step 3. You will now see the TCS Welcome Screen. After reading the Proprietary Software Declaration,
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Click on the "I Accept" button
Click Continue
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Step 4. You will now need to customize the TCS application by providing information that is unique to your business
via the Administration Company Profile Screen.
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Click Administration (if you have returned to the Main Menu)
Click Company Profile
From the Business Address Tab, fill in the following fields at a minimum
Store Owner
Company Name
Address 1
City
State
Zip Code
Phone Number
Click the Save Button
Now Click the Business Rules 1 tab at the top of the Form
Fill in the following fields
Consignment Period – the number of days the items will be for sale on consignment
Day to Pickup – indicates the number of days the Consignor has to pick up their unsold items
Layaway Period – the number of days items are allowed to remain on layaway
Layaway Minimum Deposit – the minimum amount accepted for placing an item on layaway
End of Fiscal Year Date
Sales Tax
Click the Save Button
We can visit the other Business Rules 1 settings a bit later.
A description of what each field represents is described in the Company Profile documentation
which can be viewed by pressing the F2 key while viewing the Company Profile.
Go on, give it try. Just X out of it or minimize it when you're through and it will return you to the TCS program.
Now Click the Defaults tab at the top of the Form
Fill in Store Commission Rate, for example: 50 for 50%
Select Tag Color – The color of the tags that are currently being used to tag merchandise.
Select Category – Identifies the most frequently used category of merchandise
If your most frequently used Category is not in the list, just type it in,
hit the tab key and then Click the “Yes” button to add it to the list.
Fill in the City, State, & Zip Code fields
Select Department - Suggest you use your Store Name here or just leave "All Departments" in the field unless you have multiple departments.
Receipt Message - Fill in a short message you would like to appear at the bottom of your Sales Receipts.
Click the Save Button
Now Click the System Configuration tab at the top of the Form
Click the Back Up Location button – choose the location where you want your data file backups to be stored.
Check the Master PC box if this is your only computer or if this is the computer where the Data Base is located. Otherwise, leave this box unchecked.
Check the Networked Computer box if this computer is on a network.
Click the Save Button
Now Click the Printers tab at the top of the Form
Make sure there is a Check Mark in the box to the right of the Reports Printer Name.
Click on the Reports Printer Name bar and Select the Printer you use for printing reports.
Then Click the OK button.
Click the Save Button
Click - Close
Click - Return to Main Menu
Your Consignment Shop Application has now been customized to match the way you conduct business and is ready to begin working for you.
There is additional customization that can be done later, but for now this is enough to get you started.
Please see the Tutorial Page on "Getting Started" to guide you through some of the most common types of business transactions.
The "Getting Started" Tutorial can be referenced from the TCS Program's Info button at the top of the Screen.
Best Wishes,
John
John C. Breidling
SBS Solutions, LLC
"The Consignment Shop"
Phone: (803) 754-9814
Tollfree: 1-866-364-1038
Email: jbreidling@mindspring.com
Web Site: http://consignmentsoftware.biz