Knowledgebase

The Message Center lets you to leave notes for each other and monitor tasks for employees. You may also record store policies for quick reference.

The Main Menu contains short cuts to help you move quickly to all other areas of the program, find documents, set up the basic business information and set default options for Work Orders and Invoices. The Framing Order and Product Order can only be created from the Main Menu. Sales and Inventory Reports are accessible only from the Main Menu with the owner level password.

The Price Codes file stores pricing information for all materials used in the process of building a frame. Each component is categorized into a group which can be easily accessed by clicking on a side bar button. Pricing formulas and code tables can also be accessed for viewing or printing. The information stored here is used to calculate the retail price in the Work Order.

The Products file tracks sales and inventory of any item that does not require assembly. The file will automatically update inventory, transfer data to work orders and invoices, track sales dates, and turnaround time. Items which have been consigned to your shop may also be tracked in this file. Images of retail items can be imported for viewing and emailing. Text or image directories of art may be printed.
FrameReady Multi site will track inventory for up to four stores. Inventory can be “moved” from one location to another.

The Product Labels file generates a variety of different size labels for retail items. Barcodes may be added to the design. Labels can be printed in multiple and start at any location on a sheet. Designer layouts may be created.

The Contacts file stores information about anyone you contact, i.e., Customers, Suppliers, Artists, Companies, etc. It contains a word processing function for letters, address labels, envelopes, etc. Mailing lists can be generated for specific target markets based on Keywords you have identified or the Artists listed in the customer’s record. Email addresses can be used to send messages to an individual customer or a found set. This file also provides an overview of your customer’s purchases by showing a listing of invoices

this file will be automatically applied to all work orders generated for the customer. Tax exemption number(s) and expiry date are stored and automatically applied to work orders and invoice. Birthdates and referrals can be easily tracked.
FrameReady Multi site version keeps all contacts in one central database but permits searches and reports based on individual locations.

The Gift Certificates file offers three different styles to print in three languages. Redeemed gift certificates can be tracked and store credits issued.


The Purchase Orders file is used to identify items ordered from a specific supplier, and when received can be transferred into inventory automatically. Purchase Orders can be created manually or automatically using the Create Frame Order button or Create Product Order button from the Main Menu.

The Invoices file tracks all sales and payment transactions. It generates accounts receiveable, statements, sales performance and deposit information.
FrameReady Multi site version keeps all invoices in one central database but can generate individual reports for up to four stores.

The Work Orders file: creates, prices and tracks all custom frame work orders; prints Estimates and Proposals; monitors production flow and converts framed artwork for gallery display to an item in the Products file.

The Consignments file is used to track retail products, such as prints, art, framed prints, sculpture, etc., that are consigned to interior designers, other retail outlets and auctions. When items are sold or returned they can easily be posted to an invoice or returned to inventory.

The Time Cards file is used as an employee time clock to track hours for payroll.