general
Q1: Why does SourceLink always ask me if I want to link files after I create a new record?
A1: This is the default setting of SourceLink, however you can disable this feature by:
- Clicking on the “Option” menu at the top of SourceLink
- Click on “Configuration” within the “Option” menu
- Uncheck “Always prompt at Save” within the Configuration window
- Click the [Apply] button
Q2: Why is SourceLink always on top of all my other programs?
A2: This is a default setting of SourceLink, which keeps SourceLink on top of your other windows so it won’t be hidden by them.
To disable this setting:
- Clicking on the “Option” menu at the top of SourceLink
- Click on “Configuration” within the “Option” menu
- Uncheck “Always on top” within the Configuration window
- Click the [Apply] button
Q3: What do other accounting professionals use SourceLink for?
A3: With the support for a multitude of QuickBooks records, the accounting professionals are using it in many cases. Here are a few examples:
- Keep track of written agreements or contracts by associating them to a customer in QuickBooks
- Look up Vendor Invoices and also find its associated Bill
- Scan a customer refund check into their computer and associate it with a credit memo
- Group together all related documents regarding an Invoice such as a customer's purchase order or a vendor's bill with the invoice for easy access.
- Retrieve from a Journal Entry the accounting information, employee information or even vendor information directly.
- Use sticky notes to communicate among multiple QuickBooks users.
- Etc...
Q4: Will SourceLink change my QuickBooks data?
A4: No, SourceLink creates and maintains the unique link between your entered QuickBooks data or your document.
Q5: Will SourceLink affect the size of my QB data file?
A5: SourceLink will NOT affect the size of the QB data file, because SourceLink does not make copies of the source files. The user will only add about 30 bytes for each link. So even with 1,000 linked files, SourceLink only adds 30KB to the QB data file.
Q6: How many QuickBooks record types can I attach documents to?
A6: You can attach documents to 25 different QuickBooks record types. Also you can use SourceLink's electronic sticky notes ("MyNote") on all those records.
Please see Complete list of supported lists and transactions
Q7: What type of scanner do you recommend?
A7: It depends on your individual needs. If you will be doing lots of scanning,
we recommend a scanner with an automatic document feeder (autofeeder).
List of Compatible Scanners
Q8: What if I want to scan in everything at once?
A8: They can always do a batch scan (scan in everything at once) and then attach the images to documents at a later point.
Q9: What if I have a lot of "back filing" (past documents that need processing)?
A9: You can link source to existing documents the same way you would with new transactions.
Q10: Will SourceLink support multiple versions of QuickBooks running at same time?
A10: SourceLink supports one QuickBooks version running at one time.
Q11: What if a computer hard-drive crashes or I’m upgrading to a new computer?
A11: You will always be able to upgrade to a new computer as long as SourceLink is uninstalled from the previous system. In the case of hard drive crash and you
didn't have a chance to uninstall SourceLink, we have to reissue a new CD Key. The fee is $39 for Workstation version and $59 for Server version.
Q12: Should I wait until upgrading to a newer version of QuickBooks before installing SourceLink?
A12: You can start using SourceLink right away before and after upgrading to a newer version of QuickBooks. SourceLink will show up on your upgraded QuickBooks automatically. When you upgrade to a different year version, SourceLink will ask you to allow access the first time only.
Q13: Can I have a longer trial?
A13: The company policy is 10 trials. Every time a company is opened, that counts as one trial. That means if only one company is being for the day, one trial would last the entire day. They can also download the install file on other computers, and would have more trials.