Version 5 Released

New Version 5 Features

  • Diary – Record daily general notes to be included in operations summary
  • Equipment Defects – Log defects against equipment
  • Equipment Pictures – Add pictures to equipment
  • Labels and Barcodes – Print labels with barcodes for parts and equipment
  • Meter Readings – Log readings per machine and date (sequentially numbered machines only)
  • Tasks by Meter Interval – Schedule tasks based on a metered interval (sequentially numbered machines only)
  • Operations Summary Report – Lists work done, parts used, trouble calls, diary entries, defects fixed and current defects, given a date range
  • Advanced order search by any field, export orders to Excel with custom templates, required time tracking for tasks, downtime tracking for defects, customisable order number format, report improvements, parts import improvements, new user permission controls, enlarged windows, larger notes fields… And much more… 

Owners of version 4 will have access to a discounted upgrade price. Purchasers of Version 4 within the last 12 months will have access to a free upgrade.

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IMPORTANT! Backing Up Your Data File

It is important to backup your data file on a regular basis. Unfortunately computers are prone to suffer problems which can result in the loss of your valuable data. Problems may include failure of a hard disk (the device in your computer that stores your data) or power failures that may result in corruption of files being used at the time of the failure.

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How Stock Quantities Work

The stock quantity of a part is how many of the item you have in stock.

Each part can have two “in stock” values – one value for the quantity of “new” stock, and one value for the quantity of “second-hand” stock (aka, salvaged, ex, etc). You don’t have to use both figures – many sites just use the “new” quantity.

There are several ways in which in stock quantities will change:

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Check the Revision History for Recent Updates

Recent updates have been minor enhancements and fixes for Windows 7 compatibility. You can check the list of changes here: Revision History.

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How to Move the Parts Tracker Data File to Another Computer

These instructions show you how to move Parts Tracker from one computer to another. Specifically, this means moving the file that holds all your Parts Tracker data to a new computer, and installing Parts Tracker to run on the new computer. Continue reading

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Feedback on Bowltech

Here’s a thread on Bowltech.com asking for opinions and feedback about Parts Tracker from fellow mechanics. Continue reading

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How to Use Parts Tracker for Two Centres on the Same Computer

These instructions show you how to set up a single computer – e.g. a laptop – that will be used to hold Parts Tracker data for two separate centres. Continue reading

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How to Configure Maintenance Event Types for Equipment

Maintenance events can be associated with a machine number, a pair of lanes, a piece of equipment, or nothing at all.

Examples of associating an event with equipment could include ball returns, motors, pinball machines, appliances, lane machines, etc. Continue reading

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New in Version 4 – Importing Parts and Update Prices

NEW IN VERSION 4

Parts Tracker version 4 includes a new feature that allows you to import parts and price lists from suppliers and keep your prices up to date. Continue reading

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How to Use Scheduled Shift Tasks

NEW IN VERSION 4

As of Parts Tracker v4, you can set up scheduled shift tasks. These are tasks that need to be performed on a regular basis – e.g. daily, weekly, etc. Continue reading

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