News
Improvements, new product features, new equipments
2022
Inventif v.10
Alerts
What
Inventif now includes a new alert management system.
This system makes it possible to plan actions to be carried out on equipment at given dates.
At these dates, the system will notify the user about the various actions that have to be carried out.
This system makes it possible to plan actions to be carried out on equipment at given dates.
At these dates, the system will notify the user about the various actions that have to be carried out.
How
- Alert classes are alert templates that can be used for as many items as necessary.
- Alerts can be added to items one by one or to several at a time.
- Alerts can be added manually or automatically according to certain rules.
For example, it is possible to configure the alert system so that an alert is automatically created if a certain date in the item card has been entered or modified, for example the maintenance date.
- Other example: it is possible to configure the alert system so that an alert is automatically created for all items belonging to a certain category.
- Alerts can be deleted manually or automatically according to certain rules.
- Can be displayed: all the alerts / pending alerts / alerts to be performed / alerts which deadline is today / overdue alerts / completed alerts.
- Alerts can be added to items one by one or to several at a time.
- Alerts can be added manually or automatically according to certain rules.
For example, it is possible to configure the alert system so that an alert is automatically created if a certain date in the item card has been entered or modified, for example the maintenance date.
- Other example: it is possible to configure the alert system so that an alert is automatically created for all items belonging to a certain category.
- Alerts can be deleted manually or automatically according to certain rules.
- Can be displayed: all the alerts / pending alerts / alerts to be performed / alerts which deadline is today / overdue alerts / completed alerts.
When
Alerts can be created at any moment.
To properly monitor the system, choose to automatically open the list of alerts on inventory opening.
To properly monitor the system, choose to automatically open the list of alerts on inventory opening.
Movintory 2 for Android barcode readers
Inventif v.10 is now compatible with Android barcode readers running the Movintory 2 program.
Movintory 2 is a program for fixed asset inventory taking for mobile Android devices.
Movintory 2 functionalities are the same as Movintory 1 (please refer below to the Inventif v.800 news).
In addition to these functionalities, Movintory 2 makes it possible:
- to add locations on the field;
- to attach documents to items, particularly photographs;
- to take items out of the inventory. Indeed, sometimes, on the field, we have enough information to be able to document the reason why an item is no longer in the inventory (for example: the item was sold, the item is being repaired, etc.). We can now enter this information on the field. Practically, this amounts to taking the item out of the inventory. This item will end up in one of the outputs locations in the Inventif location tree when data is transferred from the mobile into Inventif.
Movintory 2 is available in two languages: English and French.
In Inventif, there are two new data transfer modes: Android mobile (USB) and Android mobile (Bluetooth) in "Tools -> Parameters -> Settings".
Movintory 2 is a program for fixed asset inventory taking for mobile Android devices.
Movintory 2 functionalities are the same as Movintory 1 (please refer below to the Inventif v.800 news).
In addition to these functionalities, Movintory 2 makes it possible:
- to add locations on the field;
- to attach documents to items, particularly photographs;
- to take items out of the inventory. Indeed, sometimes, on the field, we have enough information to be able to document the reason why an item is no longer in the inventory (for example: the item was sold, the item is being repaired, etc.). We can now enter this information on the field. Practically, this amounts to taking the item out of the inventory. This item will end up in one of the outputs locations in the Inventif location tree when data is transferred from the mobile into Inventif.
Movintory 2 is available in two languages: English and French.
In Inventif, there are two new data transfer modes: Android mobile (USB) and Android mobile (Bluetooth) in "Tools -> Parameters -> Settings".
Barcodes and 2D codes
The Android terminals we propose are equipped with a 1D and 2D imager reading head. Both barcodes and 2D codes (like QR codes) can be read using these terminals.
Scanning a code is easier (but perhaps sometimes less accurate) with a 1D and 2D imager reading head than with a 1D laser reading head.
Scanning a code is easier (but perhaps sometimes less accurate) with a 1D and 2D imager reading head than with a 1D laser reading head.
Documents - New utility in Inventif
What
A new utility has been introduced to be able to manage the addressing of the item attached documents.
How
For example, if documents have been moved from one file server to another, this utility makes it possible to update the document paths in the fixed asset inventory database.
Configured display models - New utility in Inventif
What
A new utility has been introduced to be able to attach pre-existing configured display models that were created in another inventory to a new inventory.
How
For example, this utility can be used after a v.9 inventory has been updated to v.10 so that the v.9 inventory configured display models can be used in the new v.10 inventory.
Improved operation
- In "Tools -> Parameters", "Transfer mode", "IRDA", a "Search" button is now available and can be used to automatically find the USB port to which the Opticon terminal cradle is connected.
- Inventif system for refreshing workstations working with Inventif on a same inventory database in a network, has been carefully reviewed.
- Some bugs have been fixed.
- Inventif system for refreshing workstations working with Inventif on a same inventory database in a network, has been carefully reviewed.
- Some bugs have been fixed.
2022
Equipment
Label printers
The Zebra GK420t printer is no longer available. It is replaced by the Zebra ZD421t printer available in our catalog.
Barcode readers
The Windows Mobile operating system (OS) is no longer supported by Microsoft and mobiles equipped with this OS tend to disappear from the market.
Yet, our Movintory 1 program that installs on Windows Mobile devices, is still available at our catalog.
We now offer mobile devices equipped with the Android operating system with our Movintory 2 program. We offer the Bluebird VF550 terminal with Movintory 2.
Yet, our Movintory 1 program that installs on Windows Mobile devices, is still available at our catalog.
We now offer mobile devices equipped with the Android operating system with our Movintory 2 program. We offer the Bluebird VF550 terminal with Movintory 2.
2018
Inventif v.9
Main new feature
There are now two display modes in Inventif: the standard mode and the configured mode.
Configured display mode - General considerations
What
The item window can now show groups of items.
The user can choose how to group items together.
If items are similar according to some criterion, they will be grouped together.
The user can choose how to group items together.
If items are similar according to some criterion, they will be grouped together.
How
Example: select two item fields "Make" and "Model" and two aggregation criteria: the number of items and the sum of the purchase values. As a result, items which have the same make and the same model will be grouped together. And for each group, the number of items in this group and the total purchase value for this group will be displayed.
What
This way, the user can enjoy an overview of its fixed asset inventory data. He can analyse and control these data. Inventory data can be corrected and their quality improved.
When
At any moment, the user can switch between the standard and the configured display modes.
Configured display mode - "Stock" vision
What
In the standard display mode, the item window shows items individually: one line corresponds to exactly one item.
In the configured display mode, one line can correspond to one or more items similar according to some criterion. This is why we speak about a "stock" vision or a mass vision.
In the configured display mode, one line can correspond to one or more items similar according to some criterion. This is why we speak about a "stock" vision or a mass vision.
Configured display mode - Free lists
What
Inventory data can be observed according to some axes of interest (or dimensions).
In the configured display mode, this is done by selecting item properties, choosing how values will be sorted and possibly applying some filters.
In the configured display mode, this is done by selecting item properties, choosing how values will be sorted and possibly applying some filters.
How
Example: we can get the list of all pairs (make, model) sorted according to the values of the make and then those of the model. We can also install a filter so that the results will consider only one specific make. In this example, the axes of interest are the item makes and models combined.
Configured display mode - Groupings
What
In a configured display, items can be grouped together according to some criterion if the user has chosen at least one aggregation criterion.
How
For example, the criterion could be the purchase date and the aggregation criterion could be the number. We would get a list of items grouped per purchase date along with the number of items that have been purchased for each date.
In this case, items would be grouped together because they have the same purchase date.
In this case, items would be grouped together because they have the same purchase date.
What
Given a group of items, you can pass from a synthetic, aggregated vision to a detailed one.
How
In the previous example, by double-clicking on a line (a group of items sharing the same purchase date), we would access the corresponding item list and then the individual item cards.
Configured display mode - New "Display modes" toolbar
Using this toolbar, you can:
- pass from one display mode to another in a simple click;
- create new configured display models;
- access the list of all configured display models and change the current model;
- display information about the current model;
- request the display of the results for the current location only or for the current location and all its sub-locations.
- pass from one display mode to another in a simple click;
- create new configured display models;
- access the list of all configured display models and change the current model;
- display information about the current model;
- request the display of the results for the current location only or for the current location and all its sub-locations.
Configured display mode - Setup wizard for configured display models
Setting up a configured display model is done with a user-friendly, easy-to-use graphical wizard.
With the wizard, you can choose the display criteria (the item properties of interest), the aggregation criteria. Eventually, filters can be installed to further narrow the field of interest.
A configured display settings can be saved so that it can be reused later.
With the wizard, you can choose the display criteria (the item properties of interest), the aggregation criteria. Eventually, filters can be installed to further narrow the field of interest.
A configured display settings can be saved so that it can be reused later.
Configured display mode - Configured printing templates
What
A configured display model can be associated with a configured printing template. It can be a template for label printing or for report printing. As usual with Inventif, a printing template is set up using its integrated designer.
Once the configured display model and the configured printing template are properly set up, labels or reports can be printed in a click.
Once the configured display model and the configured printing template are properly set up, labels or reports can be printed in a click.
How
Example: you could print user badges for all the item users that are referenced in the database. The user id number could be printed as a barcode and then would be scannable with a barcode reader.
Other possible forms of reporting
In addition to item listings, it is possible to print cross tables, graphs and diagrams.
Xtra fields
It is now possible to add custom (Xtra) fields after the inventory has been created.
Security
Consolidation of users and groups related security.
Consolidation of locations related security.
Improved display in status bar.
Consolidation of locations related security.
Improved display in status bar.
Menus
Some menu restructuring.
Printing commands grouping.
Printing commands grouping.
2015
Equipment
Barcode readers
Two new devices are available in our catalog: the Opticon OPN 2006 handheld terminal and the Point Mobile PM40 PDA.
2015
Inventif v.810
SQL Server
Now inventory data can be stored into SQL Server databases.
2015
Inventif v.800 / Movintory 1 / TransMap 100 / Retiq 100
Custom item inventory numbers
What
A custom format can be defined for item inventory numbers.
How
When a new item is created, an inventory number is generated and formatted according to this custom format and assigned to this item.
When
This format must be defined at the inventory creation.
Customized or Xtra fields
What
Possibility to add custom (xtra) fields to the item card.
How
Custom (xtra) fields can be found in a new "Xtras" tab of the item card.
The definition of a set of custom (xtra) fields is done using the "Tools -> Customized fields" menu and is stored in a file.
The definition of a set of custom (xtra) fields is done using the "Tools -> Customized fields" menu and is stored in a file.
When
At inventory creation, find and select the xtra fields definition file that you want to use.
Languages
What
(Optional) Possibility to install an additional language: French or English.
How
Once a language kit installed, the Inventif interface language can be changed in the "Tools -> Parameters -> Settings" menu. Inventif must be restarted for the changes to apply.
Categories
What
Possibility to associate a number to each item category (family).
For example, an accounting number can be associated with each item category.
For example, an accounting number can be associated with each item category.
How
This is the new "Associated number" field that can be found in the "Category manager" interface.
Inventory configured creation
What
At inventory creation:
- a location tree of pre-established locations can be imported so that you can create an inventory which location tree is identical to another inventory location tree (entire or part of the location tree);
- a pre-defined category thesaurus can be imported;
- an xtra field definition file can be chosen so that item cards will have an "Xtras" tab with these fields;
- custom location number and item number formats can be defined.
- a location tree of pre-established locations can be imported so that you can create an inventory which location tree is identical to another inventory location tree (entire or part of the location tree);
- a pre-defined category thesaurus can be imported;
- an xtra field definition file can be chosen so that item cards will have an "Xtras" tab with these fields;
- custom location number and item number formats can be defined.
How
In the "Creation parameters" tab of the dialog that appears when opening a new inventory for the first time.
When
This setup has to be made at inventory creation.
Free prints for item labels
What
All the item card fields can be added into the printing templates including the new Xtra fields.
Field values can be printed as barcodes (for example an employee identifier) which can be scanned using the barcode readers.
Field values can be printed as barcodes (for example an employee identifier) which can be scanned using the barcode readers.
Movintory 1
What
Program for taking inventory and managing items for Windows Mobile devices.
How
- Data from Inventif can be embedded into the mobile to be available on the field.
- Fixed asset inventory is taken by scanning barcodes.
- An item card can be displayed on the mobile screen when the item code is scanned.
- A location item list can be displayed on the screen when the location code is scanned.
- Item cards can be modified on the field.
- Item cards in Inventif will be updated with the data collected on the field when they will be transferred from the mobile into Inventif.
- Fixed asset inventory is taken by scanning barcodes.
- An item card can be displayed on the mobile screen when the item code is scanned.
- A location item list can be displayed on the screen when the location code is scanned.
- Item cards can be modified on the field.
- Item cards in Inventif will be updated with the data collected on the field when they will be transferred from the mobile into Inventif.
Import / Export data
What
New "SQLite" format for data exchange with the "Movintory" program.
New check box: "Auto-selection of fields used by the programs of PDA"
New checkbox: "The data is intended for a mobile"
New check box: "Auto-selection of fields used by the programs of PDA"
New checkbox: "The data is intended for a mobile"
Inventif: Parameters
What
New possibility of retrieving data from a Windows Mobile barcode reader.
How
In the "Tools -> Parameters -> Settings" tab, choose the data transfer mode: IRDA, Mobile or File (e.g. INVENT1.TXT)
TransMap
What
TransMap is a software (optional) that can be used to configure and produce data export files which format is the one of a specific target software.
Thus, Inventif data can be retrieved by another application.
Thus, Inventif data can be retrieved by another application.
How
New menu entry: "File -> Export -> TransMap".
Retiq
What
The "Retiq" solution (optional) makes it possible to re-label item with new numbers.
How
In the field, the operator, equipped with a mobile PDA (barcode reader) and a mobile thermal transfer printer, scans the barcode of an item to be relabeled with the PDA. A label with a new number can be printed immediately using the mobile printer. The printing order is directly sent from the PDA to the printer.
New menu entry: "Tools -> Relabeling".
Retiq solution presentation
New menu entry: "Tools -> Relabeling".
Retiq solution presentation
2013
Inventif v.7
Menu reorganizations, new menus
What
"Edit" menu
How
The "Creation" and "Deletion" menus are replaced by the "Locations" and "Items" menus.
Sub-menus of the " Locations " menu: "New Location", "Delete Location", "Change location number".
Sub-menus of the "Items" menu: "New items", "Create flash items", "Delete items".
Sub-menus of the " Locations " menu: "New Location", "Delete Location", "Change location number".
Sub-menus of the "Items" menu: "New items", "Create flash items", "Delete items".
Location tree contextual menu
What
New location tree contextual menu
How
Menu entries: Add location, items flash / Change location icon / Find / Cut-Copy-Paste / Import items / Export items / Move all unchecked items to outputs / Statistics of this location / Properties.
When
When you right-click on a location.
Item window contextual menu
What
New item window contextual menu
How
Menu entries: Open item card / Add new items or flash items / Find / Grouped modifications / Cut-copy-paste / Check / Uncheck / Import or Export items / Move all unchecked items to outputs.
When
When you right-click in the item window.
Indicators
What
There are four indicators that appear at the bottom-right of the status bar. From left to right:
Indicator 1: the number of items in the active item window.
Indicator 2: the number of items in the selected location plus the number of items in each location of the sub-tree under this location.
Indicator 3: the sum of the purchase prices of the items in the active item window.
Indicator 4: the sum of the purchase prices of the items in the selected location plus the purchase prices of the items in each location of the sub-tree under this location.
Indicator 1: the number of items in the active item window.
Indicator 2: the number of items in the selected location plus the number of items in each location of the sub-tree under this location.
Indicator 3: the sum of the purchase prices of the items in the active item window.
Indicator 4: the sum of the purchase prices of the items in the selected location plus the purchase prices of the items in each location of the sub-tree under this location.
How
New menu and new button: "View -> Recalculate the counters".
Flash items
What
New possibility to create many items at a time very quickly.
To do so, at creation, flash items are only assigned to a category and a short description can be entered to be able to identify them later.
To do so, at creation, flash items are only assigned to a category and a short description can be entered to be able to identify them later.
How
The corresponding menu entry is "Edit -> Items -> Create flash items". This command is also available from the location contextual menu and the item window contextual menu.
Location tree
What
Name changes in the location tree:
- "Virtual warehouse" is renamed "Inputs".
- "Missing items" is renamed "Outputs".
- "Real Locations" is renamed "Inventory".
- "Virtual warehouse" is renamed "Inputs".
- "Missing items" is renamed "Outputs".
- "Real Locations" is renamed "Inventory".
What
Keyboard shortcut change:
moving a location on the same level as another location is now done with the "Alt" key pressed.
moving a location on the same level as another location is now done with the "Alt" key pressed.
What
The name of the root location in the location tree is now, by default, the "Company name" entered at the inventory creation.
Database
What
For internationalization reasons, all database table and column names are now in English.
Inventory database update from version 6 to version 7
What
Given the limitations of the MSJet system administration functionalities, to update an MSJet database, you must first convert it to MySQL.
How
To convert a version 6 MSJet inventory database to a version 7 MSJet inventory database, proceed as follows:
1) convert the version 6 MSJet inventory database into a version 6 MySQL inventory database,
2) open the version 6 MySQL inventory database in Inventif version 7,
3) convert the version 7 MySQL inventory database into a version 7 MSJet inventory database.
If our users can't do it, we do it for them for free.
1) convert the version 6 MSJet inventory database into a version 6 MySQL inventory database,
2) open the version 6 MySQL inventory database in Inventif version 7,
3) convert the version 7 MySQL inventory database into a version 7 MSJet inventory database.
If our users can't do it, we do it for them for free.
Cut/copy/paste
What
You can now cut, copy and paste:
- items,
- location trees or sub-trees with associated items or not,
- within the same inventory or from one inventory to another.
- items,
- location trees or sub-trees with associated items or not,
- within the same inventory or from one inventory to another.
Import / Export data
What
Import items into any inventory location.
However, you must first enable the inventory option "Items: direct addition in the inventory".
However, you must first enable the inventory option "Items: direct addition in the inventory".
What
"Import -> Inventory" interface improvement
Item card "Depreciation" tab
What
Addition of an "Asset account" account in addition to the "Depreciation account" and "Depreciation expense account".
Redesigned interface.
Redesigned interface.
Security / Functional rights
What
Rights have been renamed to better reflect the new features.
Rights have been added.
The notions of "Required rights" and "Dependent rights" have been introduced.
Rights have been added.
The notions of "Required rights" and "Dependent rights" have been introduced.
Replicate
What
Improved interface.
Column list in the item window
What
Keyboard shortcut change.
How
In Inventif version 6, you used to right-click in the item window to open the column organization interface.
In Inventif version 7, you now have to right-click in the column header bar.
In Inventif version 7, you now have to right-click in the column header bar.
"View -> Properties" menu
What
Added additional information:
- Connected hosts.
- Adding items directly in inventory is permitted: yes or no.
- Inventory type: Primary inventory or Secondary inventory.
- Connected hosts.
- Adding items directly in inventory is permitted: yes or no.
- Inventory type: Primary inventory or Secondary inventory.
"Tools -> Parameters -> Options" menu
What
New inventory-level permissions have been introduced.
How
V6: Entry of the unique number / Drag and drop from one location to another / Modify the category in the locations / Management by main inventory number / Secondary inventory
V6: The password must be entered for each modification.
V7: Items: move / Items: copy / Items: direct addition in the inventory / Locations: move / Locations: copy / Items: allow manual entry of the unique number / Modify item category when in inventory / Secondary inventory
V7: The password can be entered only once.
V6: The password must be entered for each modification.
V7: Items: move / Items: copy / Items: direct addition in the inventory / Locations: move / Locations: copy / Items: allow manual entry of the unique number / Modify item category when in inventory / Secondary inventory
V7: The password can be entered only once.