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Volume 4, Issue 1
January 2010

www.pmxpertsoftware.co.uk


PMXpert Software
Phone: 0871 218 0912
Email: Sales.uk@PMXpert.com

This Issue:
What's New? 2009 in Review
Limited Time Offer: Upgrade to Version 10
Feature in Focus: Keep Your Inventory under Control with PMXpert
Helpful Hint: Back Up Your Data
Did You Know? Asset Templates Save Time
Software Update: Version 10.6.0.355

View previous issues of the PMXpert Connection at http://www.pmxpertsoftware.co.uk/newsletters/.

What's New? 2009 in Review

Happy New Year! The Year 2009 was a productive year for enhancing PMXpert Software. At the beginning of the year, you were introduced to the newly redesigned and reorganised PMXpert Website. Throughout the rest of the year, software development continued as usual, with two major updates released approximately six months apart. These releases incorporated many exciting new and enhanced features into the software. Areas updated include the PM Schedule, Assets, Work Orders, Purchase Orders and Inventory, to name a few.

For a full list of the New Features and Enhancements of PMXpert Software in 2009, please view the Special Bulletin posted on the website. Remember, you will only be able to receive updates if you have a current Upgrade Protection Plan. To renew your UPP, contact our Sales Department at email Sales.uk@PMXpert.com or call 0871 218 0912. RENEW Today & SAVE! Click Here - Find out more about this limited-time offer.
Look forward to more great things from PMXpert in 2010! Keep posted with our newsletters, bulletins, website and blog.
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Limited Time Offer: Upgrade to Version 10

Are you still using PMXpert Version 9?   You may be able to upgrade to Version 10  for FREE! 

Call 0871 218 0912 or email Sales.uk@PMXpert.com today to discus your Upgrade Protection Plan (UPP).  Plus, for those who have current UPP Contracts, receive up to 20% OFF for purchasing a multi-year contract before January 31st, 2010.
If you want the latest and greatest solution in preventive maintenace software, revamp your old version by upgrading.  The New Features and Enhancements included in updates are added primarily on client feedback, so whatever you require, we strive to provide the best solution.  Do you need comprehensive asset tracking?  What about full control of purchase orders and inventory?  You can even tailor the software to further suit your company by investing in optional modules.
Are you interested? Or maybe just curious to see what’s new?  You can book a free consultation with a Sales Representative and they’ll be happy to tell you all about it!  If you decide to upgrade, they’ll also provide you with the information on how to reactive your Upgrade Protection Plan.  Remember, for any software updates and upgrades, an active UPP is required.
The Upgrade Protection Plan allows you to maximise the benefits of your software investment by providing access to: new features, enhancements, fixes, unlimited live technical support and 24-hour access to the support website for bug reporting, file uploading and more!
Don’t miss out on the savings!  Reactivate your Upgrade Protection Plan or purchase a multi-year contract today and save up to 20%.  But hurry, this is a limited-time offer and it expires January 31st, 2010.
To take advantage of this offer, contact Sales.uk@PMXpert.com or call 0871 218 0912 with Promotion Code: PMXNL1001 (must be quoted to receive a discount offer). A Sales Representative will be happy to fill you in with any additional details.
This promotion only applies to current clients who have already purchased the software. It cannot be applied retroactively to previous purchases. It does not have cash value and cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount offer. No substitutions or transfer rights will be given.
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Feature in Focus: Keep Your Inventory under Control with PMXpert

Is your inventory disorganised and out of control? Do you have way too many of one item, but are always scrambling to buy another at the last minute? You should be keeping track of your inventory – it is an extremely important part of running a good business. By recording suppliers’ past prices, you can purchase more efficiently and avoid excess price increases. Your inventory items will always be current, and won’t go to waste. If you need help organising your inventory, PMXpert has the tools you need.

First, ensure that all of your inventory items are entered in the Inventory screen, and if they are not, add them now. You don’t need to add a quantity or cost just yet. When all the items are recorded, print the “Inventory Worksheet” report, a handy chart listing all of your inventory items with blank spaces for Stock and Cost. Now, head out to the shelves and count up your inventory, recording the last cost for each. NOTE: You should either do a stock count on a day when no one will be accessing the inventory, or only do a small batch of items at a time when they won’t be used. Otherwise, you risk having your count becoming inaccurate before you have a chance to enter it in PMXpert.
When you’re done, return to the Inventory screen and click on the Adjustments tab. If this is the first time you have ever created your inventory, you will create an Initial Adjustment. If this is not the first adjustment, you will create a Stock and/or Cost Adjustment. Retrieve the inventory you want to adjust, and enter the correct numbers. After you post the numbers, your inventory for the selected parts/fluids will be set. For more detailed instructions about adjusting your inventory, carefully review Chapter 4: Inventory in the PMXpert User Manual.
Inventory control is just one of the many great features in PMXpert that will increase efficiency and save money at your facility. If you would like to maximise your knowledge of PMXpert and take advantage of all PMXpert has to offer, remember that we offer online and onsite training. An hour of training with one of our expert PMXpert trainers can pay off in hours of saved time! Click HERE to visit our website or contact our Sales Department for more information.
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Helpful Hint: Back Up Your Data

Hard drive crash, power outage, power surge, virus attacks, hackers, natural disaster, theft, human error – there are so many ways your company can lose critical data! Data loss can result in days of recovery time and lost productivity, and yet data backup is still one of the most neglected areas of computer maintenance.

How often should you back up your PMXpert data files? Ask yourself how many days of data entry you are willing to lose. No more than one day? Then you should back up your data at least once a day. It does not have to be a time-consuming hassle. Once you have your backup schedule set and backup media arranged, it will become a brief, easy task in your daily routine. To learn more about setting a backup schedule, choosing backup media and selecting key files to back up, click here.
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Did You Know? Asset Templates Save Time

Did You Know… that Asset Templates can help you to reduce data entry and save time if you need to enter many similar pieces of equipment into PMXpert? For example, say you have acquired 20 identical or similar trucks for your company. Instead of painstakingly re-entering the same information twenty times, you can create one template that includes the standard Meter Type, Services, Procedures, Part/Fluid List and Attachments for all of the trucks. When you add the trucks using the template, you will only need to edit a few unique details for each asset, such as the Serial Number.

You can create a completely new template in the Asset Template screen, accessed by clicking Setup | Asset Templates in PMXpert’s main menu. You can also use an existing piece of equipment as a template. Find the asset in the Assets screen and select Asset | Save to Template. For more information, refer to the PMXpert User Manual at Chapter 2: Assets, Asset Templates.
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Software Update: Version 10.6.0.355

To download the newest Software Update, log in to the PMXpert Support Website. Click on the Downloads tab and click on the PMXpert Install V10.6 (10.6.0.355) link.

Software Updates are only available to customers with a current Upgrade Protection Plan. If your Upgrade Protection Plan has lapsed, contact our Sales Department at Sales.uk@PMXpert.com or 0871 218 0912. They can provide you with information on how to reactivate your Upgrade Protection Plan so that you can continue to get the maximum advantage out of PMXpert Software.

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