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Linux Installation
If you have installed NolaPro on your computer in the past, and it isnt necessary to
retain your existing data, its best to completely uninstall the program by
recursively removing the directory (example: rm rf /var/www/html/nolapro) and
the database in MySQL (example: mysql>drop database nolapro;).
If you wish to retain your data, do not uninstall/reinstall but download an update
instead: http://www.nolapro.com/download/?os=lu
After uninstalling any old versions of NolaPro from your system, untar (tar zxvf
nolapro.tgz) and/or copy the entire nolapro directory to a web-accessible folder
(document root of your web server). Note that the Apache user must have write
access to the /nolapro directory.
Bring up this directory in a web browser (usually http://localhost/nolapro,
http://localhost, or http://accounting.yoursite.com if you use the /nolapro
directory as the document root).
The web installer will display the system dependencies that are required in order to
run NolaPro properly.
You may need to make modifications to your system so that NolaPro will operate
on your machine. Remember to restart your web server if you make modifications
to its configuration or to PHP (php.ini).
When all status flags are green, you can continue on with the installation process
and load the database.
NolaPro should then finish its installation within a few minutes. Click the resulting
link to access the login screen, which will provide you the credentials for the
system:
Login: admin
Password: pass
This username/password combination will not be shown on future logins for
security purposes.
User Name
Your administrator will set you up with a user name and your user rights. Your
name will appear at the top of each page welcoming you to the program.
* If you are installing NolaPro and it is your first time logging in, use admin for your
login and pass for your password.
Click on the menu bar to open/close it, and click on any link name to
configure that section. When finished, check the [x] box to mark it as done.
When all sections have been completed, this menu will not appear again
except upon creating a new company will allow setup of separate options.
After completing this you are ready to use NolaPro! However we do strongly
suggest to get the most out of the application that you continue below and
configure additional areas for your business.
Ledger
1. Enter the month your fiscal year starts
a. Admin -> Setup Ledger -> Set Fiscal Start Month
2. Review the Chart of Accounts
a. Print the Chart (Reports -> Ledger -> Chart of Accounts List)
i. By default, NolaPro installs a standard Chart of Accounts
based on a Retail establishment
b. Confirm your Chart of Accounts
i. Ledger -> Chart of Accounts -> Edit GL Account
OR
ii. Tools -> Imports -> Import Accounts
Payables
1. Review the Setup screens (Admin -> Setup-Payables)
a. Vendor Terms
b. General Setup (Check/uncheck Use today as transaction date)
c. Checking Accounts
2. Import your Vendors (Tools -> Imports -> Import Vendors)
3. Add New Vendors (Contacts -> Vendors -> New Vendor)
4. Enter Vendor Balances (Admin -> Setup-Payables -> Beginning
Balance Bills)
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Billing
1. Review the Setup screens (Admin -> Setup-Receivables)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Sales Taxes
Invoice Terms
Sales Categories
General Setup
Company Options (click footer Help icon for more info)
Credit Card Options
Inventory
(optional)
Plant Location
Price Levels (must assign/define at least one)
Sales/Pricing Unit Name (each, pair, case, etc.)
Item Categories
General Setup
If using Shopping Cart, define Search Categories
2. Import your Inventory Items (Tools -> Imports -> Import Inv Items)
3. Add New Inventory Items (Inventory -> Inventory Items -> New Item)
4. Enter Inventory Counts (Admin -> Setup-Inventory -> Item
Beginning Balances)
Orders
(optional)
Payroll
Service Types
Service Classes
Service Status Options
Service Labor Rates
(optional)
Additional Items
Excel Downloads
On many report you will see a MS Excel icon. Click this to export
report info into Excel to easily analyze and manipulate your data.
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Resources
Website:
http://www.nolapro.com
Support Site:
http://support.nolapro.com
Video Library:
http://nolapro.com/training
Demo Site:
http://demo.nolapro.com
Add-Ons:
http://extras.nolapro.com
Inquiries:
Partnerships: