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Release Notes

3

Version 2.28.2 Release Notes
Version 2.28.1 Release Notes
Version 2.28.0 Release Notes

Installs And Updates

8

TAD Client Portal
Installation Prerequisites
First Time Installations
Loading the Excel Add-in
Replacing the Excel Add-in
Remove the Excel Add-in
Install Updates for 2.28.0 and Later
Install Updates for 2.27.5 and Prior

Licenses and Security

7

How does TAD Security work?
Create SQL Account
Assign TAD License
Delete TAD License
Granting Attachment Access
Reset SQL Account Password
TAD Form Access in Vista

Fundamentals

6

How Does TAD Work
Connecting for the First Time
Changing a Tab Name
Copying a Table/Report
When to Refresh Setup
Quick Download

Advanced Tools

7

When to use Global Parameters
Split Parameter Values
Top Rows Parameter
Understanding Select Functions
Understanding SQL Joins
Load SQL Statement as Table
Load SQL Statement as Report

Power User Tools

2

Calling Action from Custom Macro
Running Custom Macros After Download

Tables

10

Intro to Tables
Table List
Building a Table Import Template
Edit the Table Structure
Format Table Explained
Importing Records
Updating Records
Deleting Records
Saving Column Layouts with Scraper
What are Packages?

Reports

15

Intro to Reports
Report List
Download a Standard Report
Edit the Report Structure
Change Column Layout
*Using Select Functions
Join Additional Tables
Add Advanced Joins
Filter Data and Create Parameters
Add Sort Order to Download
Using the Report Design Layout
Report Layouts
Add a Company Report to Vista
Download Data from Stored Procedure
Update Stored Procedure Parameters

Templates

15

Intro to Templates
Template List
Accruals
Add Posted To Batch
Batches
Company Copy
Financials
Fix Batch Errors
Implementation
Implementation Balance
Implementation Setup
Process
Setup Copy
Setup Imports
Setup Updates

Financials

9

Intro to Financials
*Create Balance Sheet
*Create Income Statement
*Create Cash Flow
*Create Trial Balance
*Update Existing Financial Rows
*Update Existing Financial Columns
Financial Rows – Page Header Variables
Financial Columns – Column Header Variables

Automator

3

Intro to Automator
*Create Automator to Email
*Schedule the Automator

Blaster

3

Intro to Blaster
*Create Data Driven Blaster
*Create Manual Entry Blaster

Implementations

5

Intro to Implementations
Workflow Action Tracker (WAT)
What is the Code Format?
Apply Code Format
Final Audit of Setup

Converter

7

Intro to Converter
Create a Converter Sheet
Configure Converter Sheet
Using Converter Functions
Process the Converter
Refreshing the Converter
Change Source Data into Table

Batches

4

Intro to Batches
Building a Batch Import Template
Clear Open Batches
Change Batch Month

Excel Forms

24

TAD Ribbon
TAD Worksheet
About Form
Attachment List Form
Calendar Form
Initialize Cost Projection Form
Initialize Progress Bill Form
Lookup Form
Move Bill Month Form
Parameter Form
Progress Form
Query Form – Overview
Query Form – Tables Button
Query Form – Reports Button
Query Form – Templates Button
Query Form – TAD Button
Query Form – Options Button
Query Editor Form – Query Button
Query Editor Form – Select Button
Query Editor Form – From Button
Query Editor Form – Join Button
Query Editor Form – Where Button
Query Editor Form – Group By Button
Query Form – Update Action

Vista Forms

15

TAD Forms in Vista
TAD Admin – Licenses
TAD Admin – Log
TAD Admin – Report Security
TAD Admin – Table Security
TAD Admin – Template Security
TAD Admin – Version
TAD Sandbox
TAD Setups – Financial Columns
TAD Setups – Financial Rows
TAD Setups – Reports
TAD Setups – Table Columns
TAD Setups – Table Joins
TAD Setups – Tables
TAD Setups – Templates

Vista Topics

3

VA Data Security
AR Aging Balance does not match Vista
Find Table/Column Names for a Field

Templates-Accruals

3

Accruals – AP Unapproved to GL Entry
Accruals – AP Unapproved to JC CostAdj
Accruals – PR Timecard to JC CostAdj

Templates-Add Posted To Batch

22

Add Posted To Batch – AP Transaction Entry
Add Posted To Batch – AR Cash Receipts
Add Posted To Batch – AR Invoice Entry
Add Posted To Batch – CM Outstanding Entry
Add Posted To Batch – CM Transfers
Add Posted To Batch – EM Cost Adjustments
Add Posted To Batch – EM Fuel Posting
Add Posted To Batch – EM Meter Readings
Add Posted To Batch – EM Usage Posting
Add Posted To Batch – GL Journal Transaction Entry
Add Posted To Batch – IN Adjustment Entry
Add Posted To Batch – IN Material Orders
Add Posted To Batch – JC Cost Adjustments
Add Posted To Batch – JC Material Use
Add Posted To Batch – JC Revenue Adjustments
Add Posted To Batch – PO Change Order Entry
Add Posted To Batch – PO Purchase Order Entry
Add Posted To Batch – PO Receipts Entry
Add Posted To Batch – PR Leave Entry
Add Posted To Batch – PR Timecard Entry
Add Posted To Batch – SL Subcontract Entry
Add Posted To Batch – SL Change Order Entry

Templates-Batches

33

Batches – AP Payment Posting
Batches – AP Transaction Entry
Batches – AR Cash Receipts
Batches – AR Invoice Entry
Batches – CM Outstanding Entry
Batches – CM Transfers
Batches – EM Cost Adjustments
Batches – EM Miles By State
Batches – EM Meter Readings
Batches – EM Fuel Posting
Batches – EM Usage Posting
Batches – EM Work Order Parts Posting
Batches – GL Journal Transaction Entry
Batches – IN Adjustment Entry
Batches – IN Material Orders
Batches – IN Transfer Entry
Batches – IN Production Entry
Batches – IN Material Order Confirm
Batches – JB Interface
Batches – JC Contract Close
Batches – JC Cost Adjustments
Batches – JC Cost Projections
Batches – JC Material Use
Batches – JC Progress Entry
Batches – JC Revenue Adjustments
Batches – MS Ticket Entry
Batches – PO Change Order Entry
Batches – PO Purchase Order Entry
Batches – PO Receipts Entry
Batches – PR Timecard Entry
Batches – PR Leave Entry
Batches – SL Change Order Entry
Batches – SL Subcontract Entry

Templates-Company Copy

8

Company Copy – Setup & Main Records
Company Copy – Setup Only
Company Copy – Setup No Groups
Company Copy – Exception #1
Company Copy – Exception #2
Company Copy – Exception #3
Company Copy – Company Parameters
Company Copy – Elimination Company

Templates-Financials

2

Financials – Setup Rows
Financials – Setup Columns

Templates-Fix Batch Errors

14

Fix Batch Errors – AP Entry Missing Phases
Fix Batch Errors – AP Entry Missing Cost Types
Fix Batch Errors – EM Usage Missing Phases
Fix Batch Errors – EM Usage Missing Cost Types
Fix Batch Errors – JC CostAdj Missing Phases
Fix Batch Errors – JC CostAdj Missing Cost Types
Fix Batch Errors – PO POs Missing Phases
Fix Batch Errors – PO POs Missing Cost Types
Fix Batch Errors – PR Timecards Missing Phases
Fix Batch Errors – PR Timecards Missing Cost Types
Fix Batch Errors – PR Timecards Missing Ins States
Fix Batch Errors – PR Timecards Missing Ins Rates
Fix Batch Errors – SL Subcontracts Missing Phases
Fix Batch Errors – SL Subcontracts Missing Cost Types

Templates-Implementation

1

Implementation – Apply Code Format

Templates-Implementation Balance

25

Implementation Balance – AP 1099 Totals
Implementation Balance – AP Open Invoices (Other)
Implementation Balance – AR Open Invoices (SM/Other)
Implementation Balance – CM Outstanding Entries
Implementation Balance – EM Asset Depreciation
Implementation Balance – EM Equipment Cost
Implementation Balance – EM Equipment Revenue
Implementation Balance – EM Meter Readings
Implementation Balance – GL Account Balances
Implementation Balance – IN Inventory Counts
Implementation Balance – JB Progress Billings
Implementation Balance – JC Job Cost
Implementation Balance – JC Open Invoices
Implementation Balance – JC Projected Cost
Implementation Balance – JC Received To Date
Implementation Balance – PO Purchase Orders
Implementation Balance – PO Purchase Order CO
Implementation Balance – PO Open Invoices
Implementation Balance – PO Paid to Date
Implementation Balance – PR Employee Accumulations
Implementation Balance – PR Leave Balances
Implementation Balance – SL Subcontracts
Implementation Balance – SL Subcontract CO
Implementation Balance – SL Open Invoices
Implementation Balance – SL Paid to Date

Templates-Implementation Setup

119

Implementation Setup – HQ Company Setup
Implementation Setup – HQ Materials
Implementation Setup – HQ Tax Codes
Implementation Setup – HQ Contacts
Implementation Setup – HQ Units of Measure
Implementation Setup – GL Accounts
Implementation Setup – GL Fiscal Years
Implementation Setup – CM Accounts
Implementation Setup – JC Cost Types
Implementation Setup – JC Phases
Implementation Setup – JC Departments
Implementation Setup – JC Insurance Template
Implementation Setup – JC Liability Template
Implementation Setup – JC Project Managers
Implementation Setup – JC Contracts
Implementation Setup – JC Contract Items
Implementation Setup – JC Jobs
Implementation Setup – JC Job Phases
Implementation Setup – JC Job Phase Cost Types
Implementation Setup – AP Payable Types
Implementation Setup – AP Pay Categories
Implementation Setup – AP Vendors
Implementation Setup – AP Vendor Compliance
Implementation Setup – AP Invoice Reviewers
Implementation Setup – AR Receivable Types
Implementation Setup – AR Customers
Implementation Setup – JB Processing Group
Implementation Setup – JB Billing Groups
Implementation Setup – PR Earning Codes
Implementation Setup – PR Occupational Category
Implementation Setup – PR Overtime Schedule
Implementation Setup – PR Race Codes
Implementation Setup – PR Groups
Implementation Setup – PR Departments
Implementation Setup – PR Pre-Tax Deduction Groups
Implementation Setup – PR Deductions/Liabilities
Implementation Setup – PR Garnishment Groups
Implementation Setup – PR Federal Information
Implementation Setup – PR State Information
Implementation Setup – PR Local Information
Implementation Setup – PR State Insurance Codes
Implementation Setup – PR Leave Levels
Implementation Setup – PR Leave Codes
Implementation Setup – PR Templates
Implementation Setup – PR Crafts
Implementation Setup – PR Craft Classes
Implementation Setup – PR Craft Templates
Implementation Setup – PR Craft Class Templates
Implementation Setup – PR Employees
Implementation Setup – PR Employees Addl Direct Deposits
Implementation Setup – PR Employee Leave
Implementation Setup – PR Employee Dedn Liab
Implementation Setup – PR Employee Auto Earnings
Implementation Setup – HR Codes
Implementation Setup – HR Position Codes
Implementation Setup – HR Status Codes
Implementation Setup – HR Benefit Codes
Implementation Setup – HR Benefit Groups
Implementation Setup – HR Hiring Locations
Implementation Setup – HR Resources
Implementation Setup – HR Resource Benefits
Implementation Setup – HR Resource Contacts
Implementation Setup – HR Resource Skills
Implementation Setup – HR Resource Salary History
Implementation Setup – HR Approval Groups
Implementation Setup – HR Asset Tracking
Implementation Setup – HR Resource Filing Status
Implementation Setup – PO Compliance
Implementation Setup – PO Vendor Materials
Implementation Setup – PO Shipping Locations
Implementation Setup – SL Compliance
Implementation Setup – PM Firms
Implementation Setup – IN Location Groups
Implementation Setup – IN Locations
Implementation Setup – IN Location Materials
Implementation Setup – EM Categories
Implementation Setup – EM Revenue Breakdown Code
Implementation Setup – EM Cost Types
Implementation Setup – EM Cost Codes
Implementation Setup – EM Component Types
Implementation Setup – EM Locations
Implementation Setup – EM Shops
Implementation Setup – EM Work Order Parts Status
Implementation Setup – EM Work Order Repair Types
Implementation Setup – EM Work Order Status Codes
Implementation Setup – EM Revenue Codes
Implementation Setup – EM Departments
Implementation Setup – EM Equipment
Implementation Setup – EM Equipment Parts
Implementation Setup – EM Warranties
Implementation Setup – EM Revenue Rates by Equipment
Implementation Setup – EM Revenue Rates by Category
Implementation Setup – MS Vendor Trucks
Implementation Setup – MS Pay Codes
Implementation Setup – MS Price Templates
Implementation Setup – MS Surcharges
Implementation Setup – MS Haul Codes
Implementation Setup – SM Call Type Category
Implementation Setup – SM Call Types
Implementation Setup – SM Agreement Type
Implementation Setup – SM Cost Types
Implementation Setup – SM Frequency Setup
Implementation Setup – SM Departments
Implementation Setup – SM Labor Codes
Implementation Setup – SM Labor Cost Estimate
Implementation Setup – SM Part Types
Implementation Setup – SM Work Scopes
Implementation Setup – SM Customer
Implementation Setup – SM Customer Contact
Implementation Setup – SM Technicians
Implementation Setup – SM Standard Tasks
Implementation Setup – SM Standard Items
Implementation Setup – SM Serviceable Item Class
Implementation Setup – SM Pay Types
Implementation Setup – SM Rate Templates
Implementation Setup – SM Service Centers
Implementation Setup – SM Service Sites
Implementation Setup – VA User Profile
Implementation Setup – VA Security Groups

Templates-Process

12

Process – CM Clear Entries
Process – EM Create Asset Schedule
Process – HR Approved PTO to PR Timecards
Process – JB Initialize Progress Bills
Process – JB InterCo Billings to AP Entry
Process – JB InterCo Billings to AP Unapp
Process – JB Interface Bills
Process – JB Move Bill Month
Process – JC Cost Projections
Process – JC Move Posted Cost
Process – PR AP Update Reset
Process – PR Initialize Routines

Templates-Setup Copy

16

Setup Copy – EM Departments
Setup Copy – GL Accounts
Setup Copy – HQ Tax Codes
Setup Copy – JC Departments
Setup Copy – JC Insurance Templates
Setup Copy – JC Contracts and Jobs
Setup Copy – PR Craft Base
Setup Copy – PR Craft Class Base
Setup Copy – PR Craft Class Pay Rates
Setup Copy – PR Craft Class Template
Setup Copy – PR Craft Template
Setup Copy – PR Deduction Codes
Setup Copy – PR Departments
Setup Copy – PR Earning Codes
Setup Copy – PR Insurance Codes
Setup Copy – PR Pay Periods

Templates-Setup Imports

2

Setup Imports – JC Add Phase to Job Phases
Setup Imports – JC Add CT to Job Phases

Templates-Setup Updates

5

Setup Updates – PR Dedn/Liab Rates and Limits
Setup Updates – PR Federal Rates and Limits
Setup Updates – PR State Rates and Limits
Setup Updates – PR Local Rates and Limits
Setup Updates – PR State Insurance Rates

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