Timeslips Repair & Maintenance
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Timeslips Repair & Maintenance
Timeslips maintenance and repair can sometimes be performed via a few “routine” maintenance tools built into the application. These range from a simple database reindex to a more dangerous Integrity Check/Repair routine, that in some instances will remove corrupted data from the database. None of these tools should be used “casually”, since any of them hold the potential for doing further damage to your data.
As Timeslips Certified Consultants for Sage, we are provided with a few additional repair tools that are not made available to users, and we have developed a few tools for ourselves over the years for fixing things that either the built-in or Sage-provided tools won’t fix.
Timeslips now operates on the more powerful Firebird SQL database engine, a much more modern database handler than the older Borland Database Engine (BDE). Database corruption can still happen, however, because of conflicts with other applications stored on the same PC, operating system glitches, etc. When these kinds of errors crop up, it is best to have them addressed immediately, before serious data loss occurs, or the need for expensive database repairs is required. Sage does offer a database repair service, but it is both time-consuming (10-15 day lead time) and expensive (starts at $250 per incident).
If you suspect that you are in need of advanced maintenance or repair services, give us a call to discuss your situation before trying to tackle it yourself. We have helped hundreds of companies recover damaged databases, and we might be able to advise you on the best path to repairing yours.
Sage Timeslips Accounting Link (TAL) enhances Sage Timeslips by connecting it to the general ledger module of an accounting program. TAL can save you time by transferring transactions from Sage Timeslips to your accounting program.
Sage Timeslips focuses on tracking accounts receivable (A/R) information. In accounting terms, accounts receivable is the invoicing portion of an accounting system. The general ledger (G/L) consolidates data from A/R and other areas of accounting systems—like accounts payable (A/P) and sales orders—to give a complete picture of your finances.
For each supported accounting link, Sage provides specific online Help for setting up the link and transferring data from Timeslips into your general ledger. If TAL does not offer a link to your accounting program, you can still use it to generate the G/L Transfer Register report. This report details the accounting data needed for manual entry into your general ledger.
Sage has a special version of their Timeslips Accounting Link for two popular accounting applications: QuickBooks and Sage 50 (formerly Peachtree Accounting). Called TAL Pro, this special link offers enhanced connectivity between billing and accounting, automating many of the routine processes (posting invoices, updating client balances, managing trust funds, etc.) performed on a daily basis. This dynamic two-way integration enhances both functionality and productivity for managing your financial data.
Using TAL Pro with either QuickBooks or Sage 50, bills generated from Timeslips can be immediately posted to accounts in your accounting package. You can automatically synchronize customer/client names in both databases, to avoid double entry. In addition, you can use TAL Pro to turn checks and vendor bills from your accounting package into billable slips in Timeslips, making cost recovery more accurate and timely.
Before you begin to use TAL, be sure that you understand accounting concepts and your general ledger program. Please consult with your accountant if you have questions about the accounting methods your company uses.
Like the other modules of your accounting system, TAL transfers data into your general ledger by updating accounts. You must be sure that your general ledger contains the accounts needed by Sage Timeslips. While you can use existing accounts, we recommend that you create new accounts specifically for use by TAL.