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Transaction-Automation Products

Many software programs have macro capabilities built into them as do some keyboards and other input devices (bar code scanners, wedges, mice). The products listed below are add-on products that allow you to automate repetitive tasks in programs that don't have built-in macro capabilities. They also provide more advanced functionality than most built-in macro utilities.  Check them out, they are inexpensive and you may be surprised as to their capabilities.

  • Macro Express  Windows macro utility.

  • Macro ToolsWorks  Windows macro utility.

  • QuicKeys Macro software for both Windows and Mac.

  • Hot Keyboard  Windows macro utility.

  • X-keys Various macro-capable  hardware products including keypads and foot pedals that can be programmed to initiate scripts.

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    Reporting and Data-Analysis Products

  • Crystal Reports This is the reporting tool I used to create most of the reports and documents in the book. Crystal Reports offers exceptional formatting capabilities and can access most databases.  To add bar code printing functionality to Crystal Reports, I used Wasp Fontware Pro +

  • Monarch  This is an interesting data analysis product that allows you to convert reports into data. If you can get access to the spool files you can convert your report output into data that can then be manipulated.

  • Access  If I'm going to do extensive data analysis, my preference is to import the data into Microsoft Access and then conduct the analysis there.

  • dQuery  This is an interesting new product designed to allow queries and custom reporting across multiple database platforms.

    • Location Signs, Labels, and Related Products.

    These companies provide item labels, shelf labels, signs, and products for identifying floor locations.

  • Shelf Tag Supply  Shelf labels, aisle signs, hanging signs, magnetic labels and signs, cardholders.

  • JEKA Shelf labels (magnetic and adhesive), aisle signs, hanging signs, floor products.

  • Seton  Signs, labels, tags. Stock or custom.

  • Metal Craft  Bar-coded metal nameplates and specialized labels for product identification.

  • Express Barcode Labels  Barcode labels for harsh environments.

  • Holdex  Label holders and sign kits.

  • ID Label Inc.

    • Misc Products.

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