Managing user accounts and company files > Special considerations for networking company files > Improving performance
Improving performance
The following list provides a number of ways in which you can improve the efficiency of your software:
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Use single-user access whenever possible.
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Optimize your company file frequently—see ‘Optimizing your company file’.
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Do not select the Automatically Refresh Lists when Information Changes option in the Preferences window.
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Do not check for duplicate transaction numbers.
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Use Easy-Fill when entering card names, account names, and item numbers or names.
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Avoid leaving list windows open.
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Use only a few linked accounts for inventory items.
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Combine line-item quantities on sales and purchases.
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Generate large reports when you’re the only person using the company file.
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Print reports by a specific month instead of by a date range.
Related topics
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Preferences in a network environment
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Preventing data entry while generating reports
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Storing custom reports on a network
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Displaying up-to-date information
 

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