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ADempiere 3.4 ERP Solutions
ADempiere 3.4 ERP Solutions

ADempiere 3.4 ERP Solutions: Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in your organization can be a smooth process when you follow this ADempiere tutorial. From understanding the basics to customizing for your own needs, it's a great intro to an excellent system.

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ADempiere 3.4 ERP Solutions

Chapter 2. Exploring the ADempiere Client and Performing Tasks

At the start of a training session, a student from the class asks the following question:

I have just installed ADempiere on my computer and launched the ADempiere Web Start client to log in to the application. However, I do not understand what to do with the application's screens. Even though I am already familiar with Microsoft Windows, the structure of these screens is quite new for me. Could you please explain these screens to me?

This is not a naïve question. Like all new users who do not have experience in operating ERP software applications, this student needs to know the purpose of the screen along with information on the buttons, tabs, and so on inside each screen. Once the users know the main function of a certain screen, they will use and operate the software more effectively.

In this chapter, we will learn:

  • How to establish a connection to a specific ADempiere server

  • The standard format of an ADempiere screen

  • Application...

The Connection aspect of ADempiere


Our pre-installed ADempiere application will contain a sample company data called GardenWorld company. To make ourselves familiar with ADempiere, we will access this company data, using a predefined user ID and password. Launch your ADempiere application server, and then launch the ADempiere Web Start client.

Checking the ADempiere client version

With ADempiere patches being frequently available, we need to know the version of ADempiere client that we are working on.

In the ADempiere Web Start client/fat client (not web-based version), through the ADempiere Login window, you can find the information that indicates the version of ADempiere in use. In this window, you can find the ADempiere client version by examining the information in the format 3.4.2s+P20091109. With this information, the system tells you that you are using:

  • The ADempiere 3.4.2s (stable) version

  • The latest patches installed on the system released on November, 09 2009

The predefined user ID and...

Managing ADempiere client


After successfully logging on to your ADempiere client using the GardenAdmin user ID, you will first be directed to the Performance tab. This tab contains a list of performance goal charts and bar charts. These charts are just an example of the default predefined charts. Navigate to the Menu tab to access the list of menus available, as shown in the following screenshot:

In general, there are four main tabs available on the screen: Performance, Menu, Workflow Activities, and Workflow.

  • The Performance tab is used for measuring the performance of the company. This type of information is configurable and could be attached to a certain Role, in case we need to limit the user rights while accessing this information.

  • The Menu tab allows you to access all of the menus within ADempiere. It can be used to access Windows, Forms, Reports, Processes, and General Workflows. Examples of menus are Purchase Order, Sales Order, Product, and so on. The availability of these menus...

Performing tasks


The ADempiere window has editing features, similar to other applications that run on operating systems such as Linux and Microsoft Windows. However, it has several additional features that are unique to ADempiere itself.

Data management

Take a look at the main menu (part A) and toolbar (part B) area of your window. A list of icons related to data and record management is as follows:

Icon

Description

Shortcut

New: Click on this button when you want to add some information or data.

F2

Save: After you finish entering or updating your data, click on this button to save the information to the database.

F4

Cancel: Use this button to cancel or ignore your changes.

Esc

Copy Record: Duplicate the value of existing records to new records.

Shift + F2

Delete: Delete active records. For some data, you cannot delete the records. This is intended for auditing purposes. Instead, you can set their status to inactive.

F3

Delete multiple: Delete selected records or items...

Summary


In this chapter, you have learnt the basics of the ADempiere Web Start client, and have learnt how to perform common tasks.

Working with the default ADempiere installation, you were provided with a predefined user ID and password. There were two types of users that could be used (Client and System). During your testing phase, you might have more than one ADempiere server running. You can access your specific ADempiere server by changing your server connection.

Next, you saw the basics of the ADempiere client. There is a list of menus available, and you have learnt the meaning of each menu icon. You can easily search your menu using the Menu Lookup feature. You learnt that you could create a shortcut for the menus that you use and how to access this menu. We saw the standard layout of the ADempiere window, and explained the six parts that the window is comprised of. In each ADempiere window, we saw the standard fields such as the Client, Organization, and Active checkboxes.

We looked...

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Key benefits

  • Successfully implement ADempiereóan open source, company-wide ERP solutionóto manage and coordinate all the resources, information, and functions of a business
  • Master data management and centralize the functions of various business departments in an advanced ERP system
  • Efficiently manage business documents such as purchase/sales orders, material receipts/shipments, and invoices
  • Extend and customize ADempiere to meet your business needs
  • Written in a clear and practical manner, this book follows a realistic case-study example enabling you to learn about ADempiere fundamentals and best practices along the way

Description

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are essential in today's business market. There are many options for ERP systems; however, ADempiere offers a solid foundation for developing a powerful ERP system that helps your business to manage data efficiently, streamline different processes, lower costs, and improve the efficiency levels without too much complexity. This practical book offers a comprehensive understanding of ADempiere and a look at its main features by way of developing and enhancing a sample case study from concept to deployment. This book will help you model complex business processes with ease. You will learn to install ADempiere followed by configuring the company structure and the initial client set up. You can start working with ADempiere immediately because this book will get you up and running quickly and assumes no knowledge or experience of working with ADempiere. ADempiere3.4 ERP Solutions enables you to set up the accounting parts, define the prerequisite data, learn about product and price management, and perform procurement and sales activities. When you read the book, you'll understand the concept behind the ADempiere workflow and the important function of managing the inventory. Activities such as making user-defined financial reports, procedures on importing data, and security will be covered in detail, and you will also learn about the application dictionary. ADempiere generates accounting facts/journals automatically. In this book, you will understand the impact of these accounting facts in detail. This book will give you a comprehensive study on how to easily implement ADempiere and make the best use of this open source ERP system.

Who is this book for?

If you want to easily implement ADempiere in your organization, this book is for you. This book will also be beneficial to system users and administrators who wish to implement an ERP system. No previous knowledge of ADempiere is required. A basic knowledge of accounting and the standard business workflow would be beneficial.

What you will learn

  • Create your own sample company by making a fictitious case study work with common business processes starting from the purchase order for raw materials to the shipping of finished goods
  • All accounting facts/journals generated in ADempiere are thoroughly explained
  • Add and maintain important data such as customers, vendors, company bank account and cash book, and products
  • Create procurement documents including order requisition, purchase order, material receipt, vendor invoice, and vendor payment
  • Effectively handle post-production activities and documents such as quotations, bank statements, sales orders, shipments, and invoicing
  • Configure financial reports and create you own
  • Understand how to import important business data such as business partners, products, currency rates, and bank and inventory statements

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Table of Contents

12 Chapters
ADempiere Installation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Exploring the ADempiere Client and Performing Tasks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Exploring Company Structures and the Initial Client Setup Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Setting up Master Data and Knowing its Accounting Configuration Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Procurement Activities Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Landed Costs, Production, and Sales Activities Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Accounting Information and Configuration Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Managing Inventory Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
ADempiere Workflow Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Reporting Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Importing Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Implementing Security Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Clear step by step to get you up and running.Would love to have a more updated version guide though.
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I went through this book. it was really interesting and straight forwardI have no idea on ERP system but with this book I understood the concept as well as the practice very well.I do recommend this book for anybody interested in adempiere.Looking forward to the new releases that covers new function area in adempiere
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Zeeshan Hasan May 26, 2010
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Proprietary Enterprise Resource Planning softwares costs thousands of dollars and are impossible to try before you buy. Adempiere is an open-source ERP which you can download and learn about without spending much more than the cost of this book. It will take time and effort to learn, however.Recommended for anyone interested in learning about Enterprise Resource Planning and the Adempiere open-source project.
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Those who wish to learn about Adempiere or iDempiere will find this book very useful. By following the tutorial on each page, readers will get a full understanding of how the software works, what are the minimum data required to execute each function and many other crucial information. While some functions have changed since the current version is now iDempiere ver 1.0c, it is not difficult to find the changes in the procedures by googling the respective topics. iDempiere is a very powerful ERP system which is free of charge.
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If you're interested in Adempiere open-source ERP, one way to learn about it is to download loads of documents from the web. However, this book brings together lots of information in a convenient volume. Will save a lot of time for a beginner.
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