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General System Preferences - Email Logging
This article demonstrates how to turn on Email traffic logging (for diagnostic purposes) when troubleshooting email issues in Greentree. Prior to 2022.1.0, the logging output was displayed as a Preview window, but from 2022.1.0 this has changed.
KB 1377 | 30 May 2022
eDoc Expense Receipt - Splitting costs
This article demonstrates how eDoc Expense Receipt costs can be coded to the same GL Account and assigned to different Transaction Analysis codes, Sub codes, or narrations.
KB 1376 | 17 May 2022
Windows Designer Assignment Tab
Window Designer is a feature of Greentree which allows users to make simple modifications aka customisations to forms. This article explains the features of the Window Designer Assignment tab and what its role is within Window Designer.
KB 1375 | 6 Apr 2022
Accounts Receivable - Bad Debtors
This item shows the impact of changing the Payment Terms on a Customer to “Bad Debtor”. It can be used to prevent users from entering further transactions for a Customer, or the collection can be used to generate reports from eg. promotional information for users who are not Bad Debtors.
KB 1370 | 25 Mar 2022
Accessing User Privileges Using Alert Collections
The following steps though an example of how User Privilege information from User Preferences, can be accessed using Approvals and Alerts and an Explorer query
KB 1359 | 16 Mar 2022
Inventory - Generated Supplier Details are Active
The example below demonstrates the impact of having IN Module Control | Defaults Tab -“Generated supplier details are active” = True vs False. New supplier costs generated while this setting is True, will become Active, otherwise they will become Inactive. The default Cost for Suppliers on Purchase Orders and AP Invoices will be based on Active records only.
KB 1364 | 16 Mar 2022
Fixed Assets: Depreciation based upon Asset Life
This article demonstrates fixed asset depreciation calculations based on remaining useful life.
KB 1365 | 16 Mar 2022
AP Payment Selection - Overall Credit Balance
Where a Supplier has an overall Credit Balance that consists of Invoices that they wish to include in a Payment run, the Supplier will not be automatically selected during Payment Selection. This item explains with examples, the 'Include zero and credit balance suppliers', ‘Balance’ and ‘Invoice’ options.
KB 1360 | 16 Mar 2022
The Query Viewer is to determine how to display your query results. You can also use this form to determine how to group and, where necessary, total the results.
KB 1366 | 16 Mar 2022
When entering the first line in IN Transaction Entry, AR Invoice Entry or AP Invoice Entry, a hierarchy is used when defaulting the location for the first line. This article takes you through an example of this.
KB 1361 | 16 Mar 2022
eDoc AP Invoice - Tax Only Lines
This item explains how to enter a TX (Tax only) line onto an AP Invoice generated from an eDoc AP Invoice. The Total Tax value entered onto the eDoc AP Invoice becomes the Tax amount on the AP Invoice.
KB 1362 | 16 Mar 2022
Where there is some change to period end dates within a calendar year, changes can only be made where each period of the year has ‘In Use’ set to No. In the case of Tax Posting Periods, the last year is normally considered to be in use, even when setting the last open period prior to this. The following example shows how to make period end date changes in these scenarios.
KB 1367 | 15 Mar 2022
NZ Payroll - Affect of 'Leave in Weeks' on Leave Request Entry
This item demonstrates the impact of the Leave in Weeks option for New Zealand, has on Leave Request Entry. The Working Calendar is disabled where this is set, meaning that the user needs to specify the Qty. In Windows client it is possible to select Hours, Days or Weeks, but in Browser Client, the Hours must be entered into the Override field, and the system will calculate the...
KB 1363 | 15 Mar 2022
Module Suite and User Allocations
This item demonstrates how to use Query Designer to identify the Users allocated to a Module or a Module Suite. An example of where this can be used, is if you are applying a Registration package which is turning off a Module or Suite eg. HR. The Registration pack will fail with error “The license count for the Human Resources module suite cannot be reduced to 0 as there...
KB 1368 | 15 Mar 2022
Workflow - Posting Date Filter
In some instances, transactions that you expect to appear on the Workflow panel may not appear due to a Posting Date filter being applied in the background. In the example below, we see the why AP Invoices are not displaying in a Panel designed to show AP Invoices on Hold.
KB 1369 | 15 Mar 2022
MYOB Greentree STP Phase 2 Transition - Australian Payroll Only
KB 1353 | 18 Nov 2021
The Query Designer enables you to graphically build and format database queries without scripting. You can drag and drop properties (which correspond to fields in the database) and parameters into a query. This article explains the functions of the Query Builder.
KB 1348 | 17 Nov 2021
eDocs Supplier email validation
Supplier email addresses may be validated for eDocs eDoc AP Invoices. (A similar function is available for eDoc SO Orders).There are two settings to be aware of: - eDocs Type Maintenance has a setting named 'Turn on Supplier email validation' - eDoc Preferences has a setting named ‘Allowed to validate supplier email addresses’
KB 1349 | 17 Nov 2021
Lines on a packing slip lines may be assigned to different pickers, and lines may be partly picked. This article provides an example of packing slip lines being assigned selected pickers. Furthermore, a line is partly picked resulting in a backorder quantity on the corresponding sales order line.
KB 1347 | 16 Nov 2021
Workflow Saved Clever Table Settings
In Desktop Designer, changes made to Rules in the Table Layout will not update dynamically to users who have Saved clever table settings. Users may need to re-load the desk or reset to defaults for Rule changes to be effective. The example below of a Packing Slip Workflow panel, demonstrates the impact adding and removing rules.
KB 1346 | 16 Nov 2021
eDocs - Managing eDocs script log
eDoc script logs should be managed so that only the most recent Script Run logs are retained. Failure to do this can cause errors when loading the eDoc Workflow desk. This document explains how to manually delete these logs or to have these maintained automatically by the system.
KB 1345 | 15 Nov 2021
Translations is a sub-module of Global Finance. The translation is the process by which we value the amounts/balances in one currency to an equal value in another currency. It enables the general ledger of a company to be reported in a different currency, using a user-specified exchange rate or a combination of rates.
KB 1344 | 15 Nov 2021
IN Change Inventory Code Script
The Change Inventory Code script can be run to change one or more inventory item codes to different codes. This article demonstrates how this is done.
KB 1343 | 15 Nov 2021
Payroll - Process Accruals Log File
When processing accruals, it is possible to output the accruals to a log file. This item demonstrates how the Log file path determines where to output the file to.
KB 1342 | 15 Nov 2021
Print & Task Queue - Dependencies
This article illustrates how to set a task that is sent via the P&TQ to be dependent on another task completing before the task can commence.
KB 1341 | 15 Nov 2021
Backups - Additional Directories
Some files are intentionally excluded from being backed up as part of an Online or Quiesced backup. The example below demonstrates how to store files that are not included as part of the standard backup eg. Menudef.txt, in a separate folder, and back that folder up as part of the standard backup.
KB 1340 | 15 Nov 2021
eDocs - Scraping BSB and Account as Separate Fields
Many Australian Suppliers now display the BSB and Account Number in different fields or different lines on their Invoices. From 2020.5.0, it is now possible to train eDocs to scrape these fields separately. MYOB Greentree Support will need to make a change to the Field setup in Xtracta to allow for this so please raise a Support case if this is required. Below is an example of how to...
KB 1339 | 15 Nov 2021
Report Writer - Transaction Tree Posting Levels
The following item demonstrates how Transaction Tree Posting levels are stored in the database and how to product a report showing the Posting Levels for Transaction Tree/Transaction Tree branches. The gtr file is attached below the article.
KB 1338 | 15 Nov 2021
A&A Tracking Changes to Employee Bank Account
The following article provides an example of how to set up Approval Alert rules to track when changes are made to an Employee’s Bank Account and to notify/email a specific user of this change. The process can be used in other areas within HR to capture changes that are made.
KB 1337 | 15 Nov 2021
Query Designer - Date Parameters
The following item describes how to build a Query with Date parameters, using View Builder and Query Builder.
KB 1327 | 1 Feb 2021
An advanced search feature is available to use within many of MYOB Greentree modules. This document demonstrates the Inventory Advanced Searching functionality.
KB 1326 | 1 Feb 2021
DIM - Importing Masterfile Trees
The following item demonstrates how to import or update Masterfile Trees via Data Import Manager. The example below is for Supplier but the same applies to all Masterfile trees.
KB 1325 | 1 Feb 2021
Advanced Transaction Tree Search
If a site is using Transaction Analysis, it is possible from within the GL Account Maintenance and GL Account Enquiry screens to create and save an Advanced Tree Search. The result of a search is then output in the form of a table.
KB 1324 | 1 Feb 2021
Transaction Tree Assignment - Tax Exclusive vs Inclusive
The following item demonstrates how Financial and Non-financial transactions are displayed in Transaction Tree Assignment. The Financial transactions show as Tax exclusive, whereas the non-Financial Transactions are Tax inclusive. Where transactions are being exported to the clipboard or excel, a filter can be entered so that only the Financial or non-Financial transactions are...
KB 1323 | 1 Feb 2021
Approvals & Alerts and Workflow Team Notifications
The following item demonstrates how Notifications are recorded and can be viewed when the User receiving the notification has security set to “Read Team Records” for Notifications under Workflow Preferences | Privileges tab.
KB 1322 | 1 Feb 2021
Using Jade Query to update User Defined Fields
Follow the steps below to update a value to a User Defined Field for all or a range of fields.
KB 1320 | 30 Nov 2020
Report Writer – Available and Mandatory Transaction Trees
The following item demonstrates GL Account Transaction Trees flagged as Available and Mandatory and how to create a Report Writer Report to list these. An example gtr file is also attached.
KB 1319 | 30 Nov 2020
It is possible to archive Inventory Items so they are excluded from Inventory Item drop down lists, standard Greentree Reports and searches. This article lists the rules for archiving and shows how archiving works.
KB 1318 | 30 Nov 2020
eDocs multiple PDFs on an email
Where emails with multiple pdf attachments are imported into eDocs, a separate eDoc may be created for each pdf. This article demonstrates how to do this.
KB 1317 | 30 Nov 2020
eDocs AP Invoice Recently Used - IN Price
eDoc AP Invoices may have a Recently Used tab, where rows can be selected. This document shows how the Price is set on the row where the Type is IN.
KB 1316 | 30 Nov 2020
The following article gives an example of how to setup IN Advanced Pricing import for a Customer Tree/Stock Item Tree via the Data Import Manager.
KB 1315 | 30 Nov 2020
WebView - Download outstanding invoices for selected suppliers
Follow the steps below to create a WebView page displaying suppliers, with a drilldown to outstanding invoices, which may then be downloaded.
KB 1321 | 30 Nov 2020
Workflow - Managing eDoc Script Run logs
The detail below describes how the Workflow Desktop can be used to view the eDoc script run logs and how to restrict the number of log files that are retained.
KB 1314 | 21 Oct 2020
eDocs - Workflow Desk - Viewing Supplier
eDocs uses workflow desk(s) extensively for visibility and management. The name of suppliers for eDoc AP Invoices may be shown on desks, though get methods rather than mapping methods should be used, since pack point 4@3, L304765 (eDoc enable STARTTLS SSL protocol).
KB 1313 | 14 Oct 2020
eDocs - Debugging 1090 Scraping errors
Where an eDoc has been sent for scraping (status is Being Scraped or similar) and does not come back (status remains as Being Scraped or similar after running the script, rather than changing to Ready for Coding or similar), and the Source Script Run Log shows a 1090 error, the cause of the error may be determined from the call stack thereof.
KB 1312 | 14 Oct 2020
Where multipage documents are imported and eDocs created to hold them, there may be a preliminary process required. This example uses the Multiple Page field on the Type Maintenance record for AP Invoice, to require approval prior to scraping occurring.
KB 1311 | 14 Oct 2020
There is the facility in eDocs to allow further processing if required. The following example demonstrates this via an A&A rule and BPM Process, which add an approval code onto an eDoc, and upon approval create an AP Invoice.
KB 1310 | 14 Oct 2020
Cross Functional: Expand and Collapse Transactions
It is possible in Masterfile and enquiry forms in Greentree, to expand or collapse child lines either on one transaction or in bulk. Forms include Supplier Maintenance, Customer Maintenance, Job Maintenance, Fixed Asset Maintenance, Bank Account Maintenance and Purchase Order and Sales Order Enquiry.
KB 1309 | 14 Oct 2020
This article shows how to determine, where multi-level approvals are used, which rule(s) have been triggered by an eTimesheet. This can be useful, for example, to check the rule(s) used where several have been set up for different scenarios.
KB 1308 | 14 Oct 2020
AR Viewing Applied Transactions via Inspector
It is not always possible to see all transactions applied to an Unapplied transaction in Customer Maintenance, Transaction Enquiry. The example below steps through how to identify all transactions applied to Unapplied transactions, using Greentree’s Inspection Tool.
KB 1307 | 14 Oct 2020
Enterprise Search Stop Words and Indexing Analysis
Stop words are a list of words that has a high occurrence during a search. The stop words are ignored for indexing and searching. This article covers Stop Words, Index Analysis and Tuning
KB 1306 | 14 Oct 2020
Logical Certify and Repair - GUI Mode
A Logical Certify checks for errors in system logic, and creates repair files which correct the problem in the majority of cases. If an error is reported that indicates there may be a problem with your system logic, MYOB Greentree Support may ask you to run a logical certify and repair across your database. This article explains how to run a Logical Certify and Repair in GUI mode.
KB 1305 | 14 Oct 2020
Saved Selections - Reports by User
It is possible to view a user’s Saved Selections by logging in as that user, via Inspection Tool, or by designing a report in Report Writer.
KB 1304 | 14 Oct 2020
Spell Checking within Greentree
Greentree’s Spell Checker uses a dictionary based upon Country. Additionally, custom or 3rd party dictionaries, and user dictionaries can be used. Checking is available on all fields that contain text eg. field values, narrations, notes, instant alerts, UDFs etc. The item below shows the setup required, and some examples.
KB 1303 | 14 Oct 2020
SO Carriers and Consignment Notes
Greentree allows Carrier details and their Consignment numbers to be recorded onto Packing Slips. Where entered, these details can be added to Packing Slips and other Report Writer reports, and A&A rules can be established to email details of the Carrier and the Consignment note number directly to the customer. This item steps through this.
KB 1302 | 14 Oct 2020
JC WIP Detailed Report - Remove blank lines on Multi Customer Jobs
Where there are Multiple Customers on a Job and all costs for a detail line have been invoiced, the JC WIP Detail Report includes these invoiced lines but with no value. The following item steps through changes that can be made in Report Writer, to prevent the blank value lines from appearing.
KB 1290 | 14 Oct 2020
Runtime Variables - Hard Coded Reports
The below example explains how to create a Runtime Variable for a hard coded report.
KB 1301 | 14 Oct 2020
Payroll - (Aus) SGC Lower Threshold
The article below shows the setup for SGC Min/Max checking and what happens when an employee’s combined earnings for the month are over the Lower Threshold, but for the first two weeks are under.
KB 1297 | 19 Aug 2020
Following is an example of setting up a payment term, and having the discount apply or not apply, depending upon the timing of the payment.
KB 1296 | 19 Aug 2020
This article explains how to check when the active employee count in HR is close to the license limit.
KB 1295 | 19 Aug 2020
This document illustrates how to split a multiple page eDoc into individual pages for scraping.
KB 1294 | 19 Aug 2020
Approvals & Alerts - Instant Alerts
An example of how to setup a Rule in Approvals and Alerts to have Customer Information appear as an Instant Alert during AR Receipt entry. The alert will appear when the Customer is selected, before the form is saved.
KB 1293 | 19 Aug 2020
Connection Manager 64-bit Thin
The following article displays how to modify settings in Connection Manager Administration to enable 64-bit thin client.
KB 1292 | 11 Aug 2020