Improving performance

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Improving performance

The following list provides a number of ways in which you can improve the efficiency of your software:

■	Use single-user access whenever possible.

■	Optimize your company file frequently—see ‘Optimizing your company file’.

■	Do not select the Automatically Refresh Lists when Information Changes option in the Preferences window.

■	Do not check for duplicate transaction numbers.

■	Use Easy-Fill when entering card names, account names, and item numbers or names.

■	Avoid leaving list windows open.

■	Use only a few linked accounts for inventory items.

■	Combine line-item quantities on sales and purchases.

■	Generate large reports when you’re the only person using the company file.

■	Print reports by a specific month instead of by a date range.

■	Preferences in a network environment

■	Preventing data entry while generating reports

■	Storing custom reports on a network

■	Displaying up-to-date information

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