1) Is changing over to ArchiOffice® hard? What do I do about my old systems and information?

We expect that there will be a period of time when you will be spanning your old system and our new one. However, we try to make this process as easy as possible. You will be able to import your Contacts and existing Time/Expense slips into ArchiOffice® from just about any other contact database program. By contacting Support at Datavations, we can provide an additional service to bring in your company’s historical data (basic project information and calendar events). However, we expect most firms will put all new projects and associated information in ArchiOffice, and keep their old systems for historical purposes.

For firms that really like to cross their “T’s” and dot their “I’s”, you can still link old documents and files in your system to the projects and clients in ArchiOffice®. While it will take considerable time for someone to connect everything, it may be valuable to do so for active projects.

It is even possible for you to continue to use all your old forms rather than the ones we provide. This way, the people you do business with will hardly notice that you are managing your company with new software.

2) Where does data reside that is created in ArchiOffice®?

Because ArchiOffice is a networked program, the administrator locates the shared volume where all documents (Templates and Documents), are to reside. It is important that this volume be visible to all users on your network.

3) How can I access ArchiOffice® from a computer anywhere in the world?

If your office has a public IP number, you can share ArchiOffice in two ways. If the remote user has FileMaker Pro on their computer, they can locate ArchiOffice with the Public IP (or domain name), in the Open File dialog box. If you have a web-server, you can also serve ArchiOffice through FileMaker’s Web enabling feature or a third party's program. Please contact us if you require help to share ArchiOffice over the internet.

4) How do I purchase ArchiOffice®?

ArchiOffice® can only be purchased from Datavations (click here). You can purchase it directly through the website with a credit card or download a form and send a check. Datavations will ship you the software CD upon receiving payment.

We highly recommend you purchase our annual service and support agreement as well. This will give you tech-support beyond the first 90 days, as well as full access to the extranet site, notifications regarding updates and upgrades and much more.

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