IDS Dealer Resource Center (DRC)

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webmaster@ids-astra.com — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:38:00 GMT

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Parts Year End Using MC50 Scanners

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Thu, 9 Aug 2007 18:36:00 GMT

Directions on using Symbol MC50 scanners to perform parts year end have been added to the Year End Documents category of the DRC Downloads page.

Regional Training Class Schedule Changes

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Fri, 8 Jun 2007 15:01:00 GMT

The following changes have been made to the Regional Training class schedule: The June 19-22 class in Denver, CO has been cancelled. The October 23-26 class in Seattle, WA has been cancelled. The September 18-21 class in Raleigh, NC has been moved to October 23-26. A System Administration, Parts and Service class will be held in Denver, CO on September 18-21.

Compatible Astra Printers Updated

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Tue, 5 Jun 2007 15:18:00 GMT

The list of approved printers compatible with Astra has been updated, and can now be accessed via the FAQ page.

Sea Ray Statement Setup

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:37:00 GMT

Directions for setting up the Sea Ray Financial DMS Statement have been added to the DRC Downloads page.

MC50 Handheld Scanner Topics

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:22:00 GMT

MC50 hand-held scanner topics have been added to the DRC Downloads page.

Sales tax topics updated

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:51:00 GMT

Sales tax topics in the Learning Center and on the DRC Downloads page have been updated.

Astra release notes v7.04.8

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 21:07:00 GMT

Astra release notes for version 7.04.8 have been updated in the DRC downloads section.

Upcoming Professional Services Classes

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 18:14:00 GMT

An additional class has been scheduled for October 2006, taking place in Philadelphia, PA. Additionally, a tentative class schedule has been posted for 2007.

New Astra Release Notes

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:12:00 GMT

The most recent Astra release notes have been added to the DRC downloads section, including v7.04.8, v7.04.9, v8.06.5 and v8.06.7.

New Access from ids-astra.com

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:42:00 GMT

Users can now directly log in to the DRC from the ids-astra.com web site. From ids-astra.com, click the Dealer Resource Center link, then log on using the fields in the left margin.

Dealer Resource Center re-design

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Tue, 02 May 2006 23:39:00 GMT

The Dealer Resource Center has undergone a re-design in order to more closely resemble the Learning Center. The eventual goal is to update both sites in such a way as to make the transition between the sites seamless and transparent. [topic updated to correct publish date]

Learning Center Color-Coding

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 21:58:00 GMT

Learning Center topics have been color-coded in the following categories: Parts, Sales (including Finance, Inventory and Prospect Management, Rentals and Accounting (including DMS Report topics). Service topics will be color-coded once they have been updated with new material.

Prospect Management Reports

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:48:00 GMT

Prospect Management Report topics have been updated in the Learning Center.

Prospect Management Setup

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:48:00 GMT

Prospect Management Setup topics have been updated in the Learning Center.

Sales Configurations

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:48:00 GMT

A Sales Configurations topic has been added to the Sales section of the Learning Center.

Rental Configurations

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:48:00 GMT

A Rental Configurations topic has been added to the Rentals section of the Learning Center.

DTI Parts File Download

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 21:09:00 GMT

The DTI Parts File is now available in the DRC Downloads section.

DRC Downloads Updated

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:14:00 GMT

Files in the DRC Downloads section have been updated. Download all documents you currently use to make sure you have the most current version.

Prospect Management Letters

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:11:00 GMT

Updated Prospect Management Letters have been added to the DRC downloads section, and the Mail Merge section of the Learning Center has been updated.

Astra Release Note Archives

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:10:00 GMT

Astra Release Notes for versions 7.02 and 7.01 have been added to the Downloads section of the Dealer Resource Center.

Prospect Management Customer Entry

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 22:06:00 GMT

Prospect Management Customer Entry routines have been completed and updated in the Learning Center.

First American Credco

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:49:00 GMT

Directions for using First American Credco credit checking have been added to the Finance menu of the Learning Center.

Advanced Training Classes II

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 21:47:00 GMT

An additional advanced training class has been added for the month of June. Advanced System Administration will be held in Seattle, Washington June 13-15, 2006.

Advanced Training Classes

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:42:00 GMT

The East Coast advanced training classes scheduled for February, 2006 have been cancelled. Additional classes have been added for the month of June. Specifically, Advanced Accounting and Reporting will be held June 20-23, 2006 and Advanced Parts and Service will be held June 26-29, 2006. Both new classes will take place in Seattle, Washington.

DRC Downloads

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:30:00 GMT

The Rentals documentation in the DRC Downloads page has been updated to match Astra release v7.03.8.

DRC Downloads

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:40:00 GMT

Connecting to the Astra Server Using Dialup Networking (Windows XP PC), in the Networking and System Design Guide section of the DRC Downloads page, has been updated to include directions for configuring a VPN connection to a remote Astra system from a Windows XP machine.

Bank Reconciliation

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 18:27:00 GMT

Bank Reconciliation topics have been added to the Accounting > General Ledger section of the Learning Center. Users must have Accounting security to view these topics.

DRC Search Engine

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:42:00 GMT

The Dealer Resource Center Search Engine has been enhanced to be more accurate, efficient and comprehensive.

Parts Manager Core Skills Topics

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 22:14:00 GMT

Parts Manager core skills topics have been updated in the Learning Center.

Purchasing Core Skills Topics

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 21:41:00 GMT

Purchasing & Receiving core skills topics have been updated in the Learning Center.

GL Topics

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 23:07:00 GMT

General Ledger topics, including GL Maintenance, Allocation and Journal Entry routines, have been completed and added to the Learning Center. Users must have accounting security to view these topics.

Part Maintenance Topics

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 7 Dec 2005 18:55:00 GMT

Part Maintenance topics have been completed and added to the Learning Center. Cross-Reference, Inventory and Price Disks have been relocated under these topics in the Parts menu.

Part Purchasing Reports

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Tue, 6 Dec 2005 16:47:00 GMT

Part Purchasing Reports have been completed and added to the Learning Center.

Part Purchasing

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Mon, 5 Dec 2005 22:05:00 GMT

Part Purchasing topics have been completed and added to the Learning Center. The existing Special Order, Suggested Purchasing and Barcode Purchase Order topics have been moved to the new Purchasing menu within the Parts menu.

Prospect Management Menu

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Mon, 5 Dec 2005 21:08:00 GMT

Prospect Management topics have been removed from the Sales menu and given their own root menu.

Prospect Management Reports

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Mon, 5 Dec 2005 20:59:00 GMT

Prospect Management Report topics have been completed and updated in the Learning Center.

Parts Configurations Added

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Thu, 1 Dec 2005 21:07:00 GMT

A Parts Configuration topic has been added to the Parts menu in the Learning Center.

Special Order Topics Completed

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Thu, 1 Dec 2005 15:52:00 GMT

Special Order Topics have been updated and completed in the Learning Center.

Misc Finance Routines Added

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:08:00 GMT

Finance Miscellaneous Routines have been completed and added to the Learning Center.

Business Mgr Core Skills Updated

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 21:44:00 GMT

Business Manager Core Skills have been updated in the Learning Center.

Finance Setup topics completed

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 21:07:00 GMT

Finance Setup topics have been completed and added to the Learning Center.

Finance Module topics updated

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 21:45:00 GMT

Finance Module topics have been updated and given their own menu item in the Learning Center.

Module Configs Added to the Learning Center

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:55:00 GMT

Module Configurations have been completed and added to the Learning Center. Users must have Admin rights to view this page.

X-Charge Added to DRC Downloads

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 9 Nov 2005 15:53:00 GMT

The X-Charge setup and use guide has been added to the DRC Downloads page, under the Other Modules - Miscellaneous heading.

Parts Setup Routines Completed

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 17:37:00 GMT

Parts Setup Routines have been completed and add to the Learning Center.

Parts Display Routines Completed

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:18:00 GMT

Parts Display Routines have been completed and add to the Learning Center.

Parts Cycle Count Topic Complete

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 18:17:00 GMT

Parts Cycle Count Topic has been completed in the Learning Center.

Parts Point of Sale Topic Added

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:39:00 GMT

Parts Point of Sale Topic has been completed and added to the Learning Center.

Parts Cross-Reference Topics

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 21:05:00 GMT

Parts Cross-Reference Topics have been updated in the Learning Center.

Advanced Training Classes Added

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 15:06:00 GMT

Advanced Training Classes for Spring, 2006 have been added to the Advanced Classes area of the DRC.

Upgrade from NT to W2k3 Document Removed

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:13:00 GMT

The Upgrading from NT to W2k3 Document has been removed from the downloads page. The Networking and System Design Guide now contains the System Admin and Security topic, and should be used in its place.

DRC Downloads Page Re-worked

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:13:00 GMT

The DRC Downloads page has been re-designed so that hopefully documents are better organized and easier for users to find.

System Setup Forms Removed

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:46:00 GMT

The Astra System Setup Forms have been removed from the System Implementation section of the DRC Downloads page.

Parts YE Inventory Overview document

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:45:00 GMT

A new document, Parts Year End Inventory Overview, has been added to the Year End Documents section of the DRC Downloads page.

Parts Report Topics Complete

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:02:00 GMT

The parts report topics have been completed and added to the Learning Center.

Service Misc Routines Added

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:13:00 GMT

Service Miscellaneous Routines topics have been completed and added to the Learning Center.

Changes to the Core Skills section

webmaster@ids-astra.com — Fri, 23 Sep 2005 21:01:00 GMT

The Core Skills menu item has been moved from the IDE section of the menu to the Quizzes and Exercises section. Additionally, the graphics have been re-designed, the menus and pages are color-coded, and the Rentals core skills topics have been added.