Camelot Software Knowledge Base

Well, it is finally here.  Camelot version 3.0 is a major upgrade that has been in the works for quite a while now.  We are extremely excited about this release, and all of these new features and enhancements:

1. ALL NEW DATABASE PLATFORM!

• No maintenance hassles
• Absolutely No DAO Errors
• More secure
• No practical database file size limit
• No practical limit for number of Users
• Faster searches
• Smaller footprint (simpler installation)
• True client/server architecture and transaction processing (records are locked/unlocked individually – no inconsistent user conflicts)
• No Compact/Repair necessary – automatically maintains data integrity
• Easier and more convenient authorization code system

2. Caller ID integration

• Customer information automatically appears on screen as soon as the phone rings

3. Additional mapping features

• links to Google maps, Yahoo maps, or MapQuest

4. Improved Accounting options

• Aging Accounts Receivable report can be run with any “as of” date instead of just the current date
• Ability to set a “Closing Date” that locks any invoices done on or before that date

5. Better Payment tracking

• Payments are now stored separately from Bills
• Easier to apply a single payment to multiple bills

6. Enhanced Reporting

• Vital Statistics summary on the main menu (customizable for each user)
• More consistent naming for report fields and parameters

7. Better Marketing

• “Done for you” mailing thru direct integration with mail house
• Can now test and confirm each step of the marketing funnel before running the entire funnel
• Emailing now works if authentication required (user and password)
• For testimonials, can add a document path which can be opened right from the contact info screen (can do this with each order as well for scanned copies of orders or other order-related documents)

8. Improved Support and Training options

• New Web Knowledgebase with instant answers and more regularly updated topics
• Ongoing web-based training sessions starting soon

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