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The next phase is native 64-bit support. We do not have a clear target date for this – this is however definitely in the product roadmap as something we must provide.

2. Net books are becoming increasingly common. Does Tally.ERP 9 work well on these limited capability devices?
Net books are available from screen sizes from 7” up. Resolutions vary and can be as low as 800 x 480 while Tally.ERP 9 is optimised for 1024 x 768. Tally.ERP 9 will work on lower resolutions, and on Net books as well – however we have seen that some labels and text do get blurred and difficult to read.

The newer Net books come with resolutions exceeding 1024 x 768 and we do not see this as any issues in new generation hardware.

3. Virtual desktops (virtualisation) like Remote Desktop allow more than one user. What is the license policy for the Silver edition?
It is our endeavour that the benefits of support via remote desktop be available to our customers. Therefore for a Silver edition we permit only one such connection.

4. Is Tally.ERP 9 ready for Windows 7?
We are working with Microsoft as part of the Windows 7 Logo program. There have been many changes in Windows 7 and the Logo program needs us to make several changes in directory structures, among other requirements. We are confident that Release 1.6 will be Windows 7 compliant and will come with the official Windows 7 Logo.

5. What do we need to do with Windows 7 till release 1.6?
In Windows 7, if the data folder is specified as “C:\Program Files\Tally.ERP9\Data”, it creates problem as Windows 7 virtualizes (i.e. copies), the user data to the user’s specific folders. This creates problem in sharing the same data across users as every user gets his own copy.

For now it is suggested that in Windows 7, Tally.ERP 9 be installed in the root (as in C:\Tally.ERP9, and the data folder as C:\Tally.ERP9\data) and full read & write permissions given to all users to these directories.

Tally.ERP 9

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Behind the Scene

High Performance Data Engine:

Tally.ERP 9 uses a recursive object oriented, flexi-field, flexi-length embedded database engine giving a compact and fast performance. The in-built database engine also ensures that you do not need to install or understand any third party database like most other applications. Tally.ERP 9 is completely maintenance free without any administration required from your side. The perform- ance is reflected with most of the reports coming up instantly. Overall you get a smooth experience with a lower cost of ownership.

Data Reliability and automatic recovery

Tally.ERP 9 provides a high level of reliability of data with several technologies built into it. Your data does not get corrupted even if there is a sudden machine shutdown or network breakdown or power cut. This is ensured using the concept of transaction atomicity?? which is supported by the object oriented storage. Tally.ERP 9 uses data integrity checks intensively to detect any change to your data by external means. Any corruption happening in this way will be instantly detected as the program operates the data with a timely warning to you. Besides providing a warning, Tally.ERP 9 provides you a unique capability to recover from most corruptions by allowing you to simply rewrite the data. The corrupted data is then discarded and you can continue with normal operations, at the most re-entering the corrupted transactions or masters only.

Internet & Data exchange

HTTP-XML based data interchange

Tally.ERP 9 uses a recursive object oriented data structure which can naturally and easily be expressed as XML. Tally.ERP 9 can export your data in XML format and can also import data coming in XML format. This is a fundamental capability of the program and can be easily used to extract data for third party applications or to pump in data from third party applications as long as

it is compliant with the schema of a voucher or master.

The process can be automated since Tally.ERP 9 can run as an HTTP (Hyper text transfer protocol) server and can process requests for import or export in HTTP-XML to this server from other applications. Even third party web applications written in ASP, PHP, Java etc. can talk to

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your Tally.ERP 9 running as an HTTP server and provide real-time information or remote data

input. The third party application can send a request to Tally.ERP 9 to get any report in XML or even in HTML formats. Even new reports can be added by defining them in TDL (Tally Definition Language). In the same way, a master or a voucher can be created in XML and sent to Tally.ERP

9 server as an HTTP-XML request and will be processed and stored by Tally.ERP 9.

This capability has been used to provide the synchronisation capability (explained in this document later) which allows data to be replicated, exchange between multiple Tally.ERP 9 instances running at same or different locations just by configuring the same.

All Tally.ERP 9 reports can be readily exported in XML format.

Figure 6.1 XML Request -Schema for Export of Trial Balance Report

ODBC – Open Database Connectivity

ODBC data access

Tally.ERP 9 provides an ODBC (Open database connectivity) driver natively which allows other applications like MS-Excel (which can use an ODBC data source) to directly pick up data from Tally.ERP 9 running as an ODBC server. This data is again real-time data and can be refreshed

by such applications any time as long as Tally.ERP 9 is running. You can pick and choose the available information and design your own reports in tools like Excel. The type of data available

on ODBC from Tally.ERP 9 can be extended using TDL (Tally definition Language).

ODBC compliance allows other programs to use data from Tally.ERP 9 directly.

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Procedure:

‡ Load Company > Press Alt+F2 (Change Period)

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‡ Select Tally ODBC_9000 as Data Source

‡ Click Open

Figure 6.2 Data Source from Tally.ERP 9 in MS Excel Screen

Tally.ERP 9 connects to data source and displays Tally.ERP 9 Wizard query screen -> select the columns you would want to include in the query.

Figure 6.3 Table Selection in MS Excel Screen

Select the required columns (data). MS Excel displays the data selected.

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Figure 6.4 Import of Tally.ERP 9 Ledger Data in MS Excel Screen

In a similar manner you can select other data for import into Excel and format your reports as per requirements.

Automatic data replication/exchange with synchronisation

Ability to synchronise data across multiple offices

Synchronisation process in Tally.ERP 9 helps you to transfer data between two or more locations. For instance, Synchronisation can be done both ways for the Head office of a company and its Branch office situated in two different locations.

Figure 6.5 Synchronisation Process between HO & Branch Offices

With over 90% (estimated) businesses in India using Tally.ERP 9 (and earlier versions), there falls on us a tremendous responsibility to further ease availability and affordability. Your feedback has reached us – We hear you!

Tally.ERP 9 is now available in a rental model. Simply put, you can now pay per quarter or even per month of use.

At 10% per quarter (around 3% per month) we believe that with this model, ALL your general & special needs have been addressed:

• If you are presently operating in an environment where Capital Expenses are constrained -
the rental model offers you the freedom to operate in an Operating Expenses mode.

• There is sometimes the need for an additional license for short term use:
• A project site that will be operational for a few months
• An occasional use on a notebook while travelling
• An off-site festival/promotional sale

• For Silver edition sites, there can arise the need for additional users:
• During audits or unanticipated peak loads, you can rent a Silver or Gold edition while your
regular work continues as usual
• During initial implementation such additional rental licenses can be used to punch in old
entries, while you take full advantage of Tally.ERP 9 from day one for current business
operations

• As a Tally education partner, rental opens up a new world of convenience:
• With government and NGO thrust on vocational training programs to help making people
employment-ready, the demand for Tally.ERP 9 training at hundreds or small locations

RENTAL PRICES

The price for rental follows the Power of Simplicity® that we strive for in everything we do:

The price of rental is 10% per quarter (3 months) of the regular (perpetual) license price of the corresponding edition, and 1/3rd per month.

For Tally.ERP 9 Gold (India/SAARC) the product price is INR 40,500. Therefore:
• The per quarter rental charge is INR 4,050
• The per month rental charge is INR 1,350

For Silver edition the above figures are, for the product price of INR 13,500:
• Quarterly – INR 1,350
• Monthly – INR 450

All taxes are included in the above.

The price also includes Tally.NET, with all the features available under this, including Remote Access.

To make things simpler, you can move from Silver to Gold and from Gold to Silver during the rental period as well (using a simple formula).

The pricing depends on the calendar and not on use – so a one month rental license will expire after 30 days (quarterly after 90 days) from activation – and not on the number of days that you actually use the license.

For all practical purposes a rental license is no different from a ‘regular’ license, and you will have all the features and capabilities like the use of Support Centre & Control Centre, and access to our support department via chat, e-mail and toll-free telephonic support.

From a license management perspective, each rental license becomes part of your account as sites, and get full benefit of the enhanced manageability capabilities that Tally.ERP 9 brings to the table.

Renewal Options

Any time before, or just after the expiry of your rental period you have two options to continue the full use of Tally.ERP 9:

• You acquire a perpetual (regular) license of Tally.ERP 9. You can do this from within Tally.ERP 9 itself, paying by credit card or via Tally Currency (that you can buy from your nearest Tally dealer). Alternatively you can pick up a license pack from our dealers.

• You extend the rental license period by as many months or quarters you want to – by credit card or by Tally Currency, from within Tally.ERP 9 itself.

Some frequently asked questions:

• I do not renew. Will my data be intact?
Yes. Your data continues to be portable. You can use this at other sites or with other licenses of Tally.ERP 9.

• Can I move from perpetual to rental, and get a refund?
No. You can move from rental to perpetual and not the other way round.

• Do I get a rebate while moving from rental to perpetual?
No. In all cases the perpetual license is at the normal price – no rebates or discounts are available.

• Is rental the same as hire-purchase? Will I get a perpetual license if I pay rental for so many months?
No. Tally.ERP 9 – Rental is analogous to taking a house or office on rent.

You bank and pay utility bills from home, why not do your business accounts? Or call up a stock status report and print a copy from wherever you are? Tally.ERP 9 has been designed with you in mind. Powerful connectivity makes information available with your staff, CA and other professionals, round-the-clock, in any place. It’s also quick to install and allows incremental implementation-a novel capability that lets you activate just as many of its functions when required, even across locations.

At Tally, we have a hard-earned reputation for empowering businesses with stable, effective software products and Tally.ERP 9 takes this further. Tally.ERP 9 has all the features required for high-performance business management including remote access, audit & compliance services, an integrated support centre and security management, all focused on delivering peace of mind. It is a complete product that retains its original simplicity yet offers evolved capabilities like statutory processes, payroll, excise etc. Whatever the demands, Tally.ERP 9 makes life a lot easier. With an ideal combination of function, control and customisability built in, Tally.ERP 9 permits business owners and their associates to do more.

Advantages of Tally.ERP 9:

• Powerful remote capabilities that boost collaboration 
• Easy to find qualified personnel 
• Easy to customise
• Low cost of ownership via quick implementation, Tally Integrator, Support Centre…

Check the website www.tallyerp9.com for more details

About Us
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Winjit has developed various Add on application in Tally and recently launched Snapshots forTally as Add on tally applications or creditcrunch.winjit.com.

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Tally.ERP 9 has been finally launched for the customers. I will keep posted of more features and functionality of the information on the website in coming days.

You can download the beta from http://www.tallysolutions.com/tallyerp9.shtml

The biggest and the best feature available is the availability of remote access

New paradigms in Tally.ERP 9

The availability of remote access, other remote capabilities and other facilities which come with Tally.Net have brought about this possibility of a paradigm shift in the way customers use Tally. Let us see some of the ways in which customers may use and benefit from Tally.ERP 9.

Remote Access

Scenarios of use

By Owner

I have a factory (factory-cum-office) which is some distance away from where I stay. I now have the ability to look at what happened yesterday (sales, purchases, collections, expenses, production etc.) before I even have my breakfast and based on this I can now give instructions for the day. This means that the office now starts functioning effectively and does not have to wait for me to arrive at the factory. This is a huge improvement in efficiency.

I frequently travel and I love the fact that now I can keep track of what is happening in the office.

In the days before cell phones, we used to go to a supplier or a customer’s office and

in case of a need, could use his office phone to complete urgent business. I can now use anyone’s Tally like that– to access my data residing at my office.

Soon, I can simply go to my vendor’s office, negotiate a purchase and using his computer and Tally, log on to my data, with my license (username and password),* enter a purchase order and print it out on his printer! .

My son runs an independent company and I have remote access on it. This is perfect for keeping an eye on things without any embarrassment between me and my son.

I keep some of my sensitive and personal accounts at a computer at home and I operate on the data remotely, even from office.

I take a long time to travel to work and I am able to work from my car using my lap top, which has an internet data card. I discovered that I don’t even need a separate license for operating remotely from my lap top

Very useful when I go out on my collections — I can even take a print-out of my entire customer ledger from the customer’s own machine.

*When I am on vacation, I don’t like to be troubled. I will be now able to SMS queries to my copy of Tally.ERP 9 and get the answers. I would prefer to do this, rather than to have a two-way conversation with my accountant!

By Others in the company

*I have sales people traveling to various towns and booking orders. They can now update their orders from the customer’s place itself or go to a cyber café and do it.

My sales people do one better than that. I have bought each one of then a USB memory device costing a few hundred rupees. An educational version of Tally runs from that. Even if our customers don’t have Tally, my sales person simply borrows the use of the customer’s machine and he is connected to our Tally .He can now look at the customer’s outstandings, order positions etc.

Access by the Chartered Accountant

I am an engineer and I don’t want to be bothered about all these statutory conditions and formalities. I also would like my peace mind. I don’t want to be worried and wondering about the possibility of some criminal case slapped on me – simply because I did not know. Ideally, I would like some CA to ensure that my accounts, various aspects of taxation and the way I have recorded my transactions etc. are OK. Today, thanks to the special access my auditor can have to my information, it becomes Practicable and affordable for him, and therefore for me to ensure that my company is doing everything right.

For the entire product notes click here http://www.tallysolutions.com/ERP/Tally_ERP_9_Product_Notes.pdf