Download BOCS [approx. 4 megs]
Instructions to Download the BOCS program
First Time Download
The following instructions are for those systems that do not have the previous version of BOCS on their hard drive.
Click on “Download BOCS” (approx. 4 megs)
In the “File Download” box
- Click on “Save”
In the “Save as Box”
- Click on “Save”
Once you receive the “Download Complete” box
- Click on “Open” and follow the instructions given.
You may be informed of existing files and asked to save or override.
- Click on “Save”
Once you have received the “BOCS Setup Complete” box
- Click on OK
You now have successfully downloaded the program and can now add a start icon on your start up screen if you so desire.
Download BOCS Update [approx. 1 megs]
Instructions to Upgrade the BOCS program
(you already have a previous version on your computer)
The following instructions are for those systems that have the existing version of the BOCS on their hard drive. Please note that any saved purchase orders will be revised and show the new List Pricing. You may want to print a hardcopy for your records.
Click on “Download BOCS Upgrade” (approx. 1 meg)
In the “File Download” box
- Click on “Save”
In the “WinZip” box
- Click on “Unzip”
- Click on “OK”
- Click on “Close”
You have now successfully downloaded the updated version of BOCS.
How to create a Purchase Order
To generate a new order select “New” from “File” on the main menu or choose the “New Order” icon at the top left of the toolbar.
The Header Window is self-explanatory and needs to be completed before proceeding further. When completed just click “OK” and you can begin with selecting products for your order.
The data on the left side is a hierarchical tree with our products grouped by categories and subcategories.
Select your product category, click on the plus (+) sign(s) for a detailed listing of the products available from the selected product category. Move the cursor or the “down arrow” button to your desired item, hit “Tab” fill in your quantity, and hit “Enter” or click “ADD Product” to move the selected product to the staging list. Now is the time to can adjust your required quantities to take advantage of skid/pallet quantities.
To return to the last selected item from the product master-listing menu, hold the “shift” button and hit “Tab”.
To remove products from the staging list just select the specific line you want to remove and click “Remove Product”.
When order is complete see “How to save a Purchase Order” on the “Help/Contents/How To” file from the main menu.
Note:
New Orders can be previewed or printed at any time during the creation process provided header information is completed. Just use the appropriate icon from the main menu.
How to save a Purchase Order
Purchase Orders generated with BOCS can be saved in a text format file for later use or reference.
In order to save a Purchase Order as a text file select “File” from the main menu and then the “Save” or “Save As” commands. Select the folder you wish to save your order(s) in, enter the name of the Purchase Order and choose “OK” to save the file.
How to load a saved Purchase Order
It would be advisory to save your Purchase Order(s) as they can be reloaded and reprinted at a later time.
Select “File” from the main menu, then the “Open” command and you will be prompted with a standard dialog window, which will give you the option to select the file you wish to open.
Click on the file you need and proceed with any changes to the header or staging list as required.
How to place a Purchase Order
Once a Purchase Order is completed you have the following options in placing your order with the factory.
You can print a hard copy of your BOCS order and then fax it to Customer Service via a landline at 905-851-8346.
If you have a fax-modem installed on your computer you can choose to print to the fax-modem and have it faxed to the factory via your computer.
Or you can e-mail it direct to your Customer Service Representative
Note
A Purchase Order can only be printed when the header is properly completed with the information requested, i.e. P.O. Number and Customer Name.
Orders can be previewed or printed at any time during the process of creating an order.