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 What file formats are supported by QuickCount?
QuickCount supports the following file formats: Microsoft Word (doc, rtf), Microsoft Excel (xls, csv), Microsoft PowerPoint (ppt, pps), Corel WordPerfect (wpd), HTML (htm, html, shtml)
XML, SGML, PHP, ASP , Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
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What operating systems does QuickCount support?
QuickCount currently supports Windows XP Professional and Home Edition, Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 operating systems.
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What software do I need to download in order for QuickCount to process PDF files?
In order for QuickCount to process PDF files you need to download and install Adobe Ifilter which is available for free from Adobe website. Click here to download this add-on.
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What software do I need to download in order for QuickCount to process RTF files?
In order for QuickCount to process RTF files you need to download RTF Ifilter which is available for download here.
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Is QuickCount a freeware?
QuickCount is available for free to Translatorsbase.com and Directfreelance.com members for the period of their membership.
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How do I activate QuickCount after I install it?
After you install QuickCount, enter your username and password and select site name where you registered. You can register either on Translatorsbase.com or Directfreelance.com.
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I am not a full member on neither Translatorsbase.com nor Directfreelance.com. How can I purchase QuickCount?
You must be a full member of one of the sites in order to own a full version of the software.
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How should I start working with the Quick Count?
You need to specify your data on your Profile - click on Business on main menu >> My Profile and fill in required fields and click on OK button.
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How can I edit/modify data on my Profile?
Click on Business on main menu >> My Profile and enter modifications, and then click on Apply button.
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How can I add a new Customer?
Click on Business on main menu >> Customers >> New and fill in required fields and click on OK button.
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How can I Edit and modify existing Customer’s data?
In order to edit existing Customer’s data, click on Business on main menu >> Customers >> Edit and enter required modifications, and then click on OK button.
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How can I Delete existing Customer’s data?
In order to remove existing Customer’s data, click on Business on main menu >> Customers >> click on Delete button.
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How can I change/select file types viewable in navigation tree?
You can select/filter file types to be available for your calculations. In order to select/modify file types in your navigation tree, click on Settings on main menu >> File Types and use check sign to select file types required for your calculations.
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How can I set general currency, rate and counting unit?
Click on Settings >> Options and set up general currency, rate and counting unit for your calculations and statements.
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How can I specify counting options?
Click on Settings >> Options >> Counting and select counting options for line, page and if numerals should be counted.
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How can I specify columns to be displayed on calculations?
Click on Settings >> Options >> Display and select columns should appear for counted files. Use check sign to select required columns.
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What is meant by counting?
Counting can be created by adding files, folders and/or subfolders for counting according to settings set up previously.
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How can I add folders for counting?
Folders can be added:
- from navigation tree (add folder or/and subfolder)
- from top navigation menu by clicking on blue narrow
- from Edit menu.
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How can I add files for counting?
Files can be added:
- from navigation tree
- from top navigation menu
- from Edit menu.
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How can I remove files from counting?
In order to delete file from counting click on Edit on main menu bar, and then click on Remove button.
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How can I save counting?
Counting can be exported by clicking on selected icons to the file types listed on tool menu bar (.doc, .xls, .txt, .pdf), and then saved on the user’s desktop.
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How can I create an estimate or an invoice?
In order to create an estimate or an invoice, click on New Statement >> select Customer >> select type of statement (estimate or invoice) >> click on Export to Word or Export to Word and save it.
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How can I send a statement to the customer once it is created?
Statement can be send by email as an attachment saved in .pdf or .doc format.
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Getting Started with QuickCount
STEPS:
1. Specify your data on your Profile - click on Business on main menu >> My Profile and fill in required fields and click on OK button.
2. Specify your customer’s data - click on Business on main menu >> Customers >> New and fill in required fields and click on OK button.
3. Set up general currency, rate and counting units - click on Settings >> Options and set up general currency, rate and counting unit for your calculations and statements.
4. Specify columns to be displayed on calculations - click on Settings >> Options >> Display and select columns should appear for counted files. Use check sign to select required columns.
5. Folders can be added for counting:
- from navigation tree (add folder or/and subfolder)
- from top navigation menu by clicking on blue narrow
- from Edit menu.
6. Files can be added for counting:
- from navigation tree
- from top navigation menu
- from Edit menu.
7. In order to delete file from counting click on Edit on main menu bar, and then click on Remove button.
8. Counting can be exported by clicking on selected icons to the file types listed on tool menu bar (.doc, .xls, .txt, .pdf), and then saved on the user’s desktop.
9. In order to create an estimate or an invoice, click on New Statement >> select Customer >> select type of statement (estimate or invoice) >> click on Export to Word or Export to Word and save it.
10. Statement can be send to the customer by email as an attachment saved in .pdf or .doc format.
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Installing Quickount with FireFox
If you are experiencing problems installing Quickcount using FireFox browser, you need to download the following plug in:
Click here download the plug in.
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I am having problems installing the software. What should I do?
Quickcount uses the latest Microsoft’s technology “ClickOnce” for the installation. The installation requires a user to have Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox browser with installed plug-in (see question How to install Quickcount with FireFox?).
In order to install the software, click “Download Now” button, and choose “RUN” option. Do not download the file to your hard drive, but execute it from your browser. The installer will verify if you have all the pre-requirements installed which include .NET Framework 2.0. If you still are having problems with installation, please ensure your anti-virus software is set to allow for this type of software download.
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