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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