AcctVantage ERP Single User
There are times when it is necessary to run a utility or do a process in "single user mode" in AcctVantage. Single user refers to AcctVantage running in a stand-alone environment rather than using the AV Server application and a desktop/mobile client.
The single user application may also be copied to a laptop or desktop computer, along with a copy of your company data file to create a sandbox database. This would allow you to work on new processes, train new staff or take a snapshot of the data with you on the road.
There is not a merge function; any data entry done in a sandbox copy of the data file will not be present in your production database.
1. Shut down the AcctVantage server application
Instruct all users to log out of AcctVantage and then quit the AcctVantage ERP Server application. It is not necessary to shut down the server hardware.
2. Launch AcctVantage Single User
On your AcctVantage server computer, go to the Applications folder and locate the AcctVantage ERP Server folder. Inside this folder you will see a Single User folder. Double-click to launch the AcctVantage ERP single user application.
You can log in with your normal user name and password although most utilities require that you log in as Administrator.
3. Selecting a Data File
When you receive the prompt below, click on Open and then navigate to your company data file (or the copy of the data file, if you made one). AcctVantage data files have a 4DD file extension.
By default, your company data file is located inside the AcctVantage ERP Server folder although your system administrator may to saved it to another location. If you are unsure if you've selected the correct data file, it is a good idea to review recent transactions (e.g. sales orders) to see if you have the most recent data set.
4. Relaunching AcctVantage Server
Once you have completed your task using AcctVantage single user, you may quit the single user application and then relaunch the AcctVantage server application. Your changes to the data file will have been saved automatically.