For users converting to Pro Cloud from a previous desktop version or upgrading from Design Manager Cloud, there are a few Conversion Considerations to be cognizant of prior to the Conversion process:
Passwords
For clients converting from a desktop version of Design Manager, all user Passwords will convert from your desktop version, but will be for reference only as they will be marked Disabled. The converted Passwords can be used to copy permissions to the new Cloud User Accounts. Here is a link with information on setting up passwords and using the copy from feature.
However, it is highly suggested that the Administrator take the time to review each user's security settings because new Password Attributes are available with each upgrade. For large companies with many users, please ask a Sales Rep about getting the list of users mapped out prior to the conversion to save some time. For DM Cloud users upgrading to Pro Cloud, all User Accounts will be available for immediate use but, again, it is strongly suggested the Administrator review all permissions prior to granting users access to Pro Cloud.
Item Status
One of the most exciting features when upgrading from DM Cloud to Pro Cloud is the Item Status system through which Items for Projects and Orders are assigned a color-coded Item Status depending on variety of order processing and accounting conditions for the Item. Pro Cloud is configured with a predetermined set of Item Status Types that cover the major stages for an Item through the design process such as Awaiting Client Approval, Ordered, and Needs to be Invoiced. During the conversion, Design Manager will apply the proper Item Status Type to each Item in the software depending on the current condition of the Item.
Sales Tax Rules
After converting from DM Cloud, if you had sales tax codes with named sales tax rule titles (Authority Name/Description), the title names of these rules may have been changed to Rule #1, Rule #2, etc. To fix, you will need to edit each sales tax code and rule and change the Authority Name/Description back to the title you preferred. For help, see the manual section here.
Posting Lists
The conversion from desktop Pro to Pro Cloud will transfer all historical accounting information, of course. However, any unposted transactions including, and most importantly, Client Invoices will not convert. You must have all users post the transactions prior to converting. If you don't want to post the transactions, we suggest printing the Journal for the corresponding accounting function for each user with unposted transactions. After printing the lists of transactions, go through and delete them and then use the lists to properly re-enter them in the Pro Cloud software.
Batch Faxing of Purchase Orders
Pro Cloud does support batch faxing and emailing of Purchase Orders. However, for batch faxing, a subscription to a third-party Internet Faxing Service such as Efax, MyFax, MetroFax, etc. is required.
Outlook Sync
The Outlook Sync feature for contacts and appointments does not work with Design Manager Cloud unless you are also using CloudSpace.
Printing
Design Manager Cloud uses an advanced printer driver to allow access to the printers attached to your computer or network. Since this driver allows Design Manager to send printing to almost any make or model of printer, some advanced printing options, common only to your printer, may not be available. These options include, but are not limited to, paper tray selection, color printer settings, advance multi-function printer settings, etc. To use the advanced settings of your printer, you may export any report or document in Design Manager to a PDF file and then print the file from your local computer.
Loading or Saving Files
When loading or saving files, Design Manager Cloud automatically displays all of the local drives on your computer. There is also a Favorites list at the top where you can add your most frequently used folders. For example, browse to your My Pictures folder and drag that folder to the Favorites list. From now on you can easily access your My Pictures folder with one click.
Internet Speed
When using Design Manager Cloud, sound quality, screen resolution, and colors are automatically adjusted to fit your Internet connection speed. In other words, the faster your Internet connection, the clearer the sounds and graphics will look when using Design Manager Cloud.