Kakari Software Features

Application Database Modification

• Easily add tables, fields, sorts, relations, tabs, buttons, and update screens to the application.
• Automatically update the database to reflect changes.
• Change field lengths without worries of data loss or the using of complicated data conversion procedures.
• Relate data within the original application to data in add-on modules .

• Usage is explained with a right click on any field or button.
• Those with access rights can edit the help.

• Generic copy feature reduces repetitive data entry.
• Able to copy a record and its related records.
• Flag each field in the table and related tables to either copy or not.
• Merge will automatically check for duplicates and merge related data. For example, merging two accounts into one.

• Function buttons are added through data dictionary and the program name is attached.
• Custom interface program can be written and attached within the applications.
• Future upgrade need not affect the customization.

• All date fields have a calendar feature associated and it is displayed in full screen mode in Windows format.e.g. 28, June 2001
  
• The newest version can also include a time.

• Any field can be assigned a default value when a new record is created. Defaults can be specified to be the previous entry, which reduces data entry time.
  

• Grids are visible by default.Grids support calculated fields.
• Grids support lookup data from other tables.
• Grids can be filtered for reports.
• Users control which columns to display.
• Column widths can be permanently resized to match your data requirements.

• Image capability can be attached to any table.
• User can resize screen displays.
• Direct scan capability from screen to database.
• Unlimited images can be linked to one or more equipment.
• Screens, links, displaying, and paging are easy and fast.
• Users can resize and position screen image displays.
• Images can be edited externally with programs such as Paintbrush.
• Images can be inserted into reports.

• Multiple links per record.
• More than 190 document types supported.
• Red-line overlay support. Zooming, printing.
• Special user count required.

• Project can have many phases.
• Each phase has a budget amount.
• Track costs from purchase orders and demand work orders.
• Budget to actual comparison.
  

• Able to change record keys (e.g. account codes or personal ID's) and have the system update all related records thus maintaining data integrity.
• Having to rename a major item is no longer a problem.
  

• User interface is data driven.
• Able to customize screens and add or customize reports, add special function buttons, add sorts, add user tables, resize grid columns, add and re-order grid columns.
• Extend the power of the application in any direction without the need to access source code.
• The application can utilize data from multiple databases.

Record Locking (Multi-user)

• Record locking is set to "optimistic" by default.

• User-defined relations determine which associated attachments should be deleted when a record is deleted.
• Relation can be set for "delete" or "protect delete" so user must first delete related records manually before deleting the main record.

• Reports are replica of grid displays on screen.
• Instant reports (no setup required).
• Filters are supported.
• Professional appearance.
• Columns, headers, and page numbers are displayed.
• Add, delete and resize columns on-line.
• Fields can be added to report (temporary or permanent).
• Export capability.
• Conversion to column report option.

• Professional appearance.
• View before sending to printer.
• Add, delete and adjust columns on-line.
• Save report specifications.
• Automatic date/time stamping and page numbering.
• Prints memos in rich text format (RTF).
• Stack memos under titles.
• Powerful filtering and record selection criteria on-line.
• No need to recompile when report is altered.
• No need to run an external report generation tool.
• Column headers can be stacked and edited.
• Numeric data uses display criteria stored in the user accessible (on-line) data dictionary.
• Print check marks in Boolean (e.g. Yes/No) type columns.
• Reports can be copied.
• Support totals, averages, counts, min, max, and calculated fields.
• Reports can have any number of groups.
• Totals can be rolled up for summary.
• Level of detail to print specified at run-time.For example, if you specify zero levels and get only the bottom line cost.
• Automatic alignment of data and column headers.
• Export capability.
• Conversion to Layout style option.

• Page layout under user control.
• Data dictionary driven.
• Easily customizable.
• Supports rich text.
• Easy to use graphic interface.

• Arrange fields.
• Resize and align text boxes.
• Display lookup descriptions inside of text boxes.
• Edit prompts, column headers, and text input masks.
• Move edit boxes around.
• Make edit boxes mandatory.
• Hide unwanted edit boxes.
• Change tab order.
• Change width and height of memo boxes.
• Change fonts, bold, and underline inside memo boxes.
• Attach label to memo boxes.
• Move function buttons.
• Add and delete text boxes.
• Access validation rules.
• Set defaults.
• Make text boxes equal size and more.

• Option of selecting alternate sorts.
• User defined sorts and grid columns.
• Multiple key searching.
• Columns on grid and pick-lists match sort selected.
• Incremental searching (the capability of narrowing your search in the database, without scrolling, with each character typed).

• Security system is COMPLETELY customizable by the end user.
• Security level codes (Full, View, and None) can be applied on screens and function buttons.
• Users with None do not see buttons or tabs that are not required.

• This option can be used on any field or memo.

• Drill down can optionally display only subset records on grid.
• Fast data access for small and very large tables.
• Users can override selection by screen.

• If reviewing a record (e.g. equipment record) and tab to another related table (e.g. equipment history), the grid will point to the correct history record.
• As you navigate related records, the application "remembers" where you came from.

• When data is referenced in other tables, user will view both the data and its description. For example, Account Code 10765 (a production equipment maintenance code) would look like:

  10765 -> Production Equipment Maintenance

• Export any report to Excel, PDF, RTF (Word), ASCII (text) formats.

• Every screen has a user friendly filter wizard. Example: show equipment attached to account 13490 and under warranty.
• Works great with quick reports.

• Option of editing any pick-list on the spot.
• Never go elsewhere to update a table.
• Update on the fly is security protected.

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