Microstoc
Licensed Trade Stocktaking Software

MICROSTOC M3

M3 is the NEW microstoc program written specifically for the latest windows systems. Vista, XP, and 2000 compatible.

M3 is a high quality top of the range stocktaking package for professional licensed trade stocktakers.

M3 is a sensibly priced solution for your stocktaking needs.

M3 is being used daily on site, by the people that have written and programmed it, and as a result the software is properly suited to the job.

Microstoc stocktaking software has been around since 1988 and is widely used and acclaimed by dozens of professional licensed trade stocktakers throughout the UK.

The older microstoc program has now been replaced by the brand new M3 program. M3 is written using the latest Microsoft Windows development platform. This means M3 is specifically designed to run on Vista, XP and 2000. M3 will be usable for very many years to come and will give a good return for your investment.

M3 has been built using the tried and trusted methods of its predecessor software, that has been running on Microsoft operating systems, and continues to run, for over 18 years.

Features

Microstoc software includes all the features you would expect from a professional package, because it is written by stocktakers, for stocktakers. M3 is specifically designed to be used daily, on a laptop, producing on site results. It allows you to produce on site results with the minimum of fuss. It is equally efficient back at the office.

One of our main aims is to promote simple and efficient exchange of data between stocktakers. Nothing is more frustrating than having to purchase expensive new user licenses each time you take on new stocktakers or need a stocktaker to do a one off job for you. Our flexible license agreement enables you, and the stocktakers you work with, to get the job done, inexpensively, efficiently, and without fuss. That's how it should be.

Because of the small data file size you can easily email the data file for any stocktake to any other stocktaker, thus allowing them to complete jobs from start to finish.

M3 is Windows based and you can use a mouse to navigate your way around the program. Producing on site results is all about getting the job done quickly and tests have found that stopping to use the mouse vastly affects workflow, particularly when on site using the laptop touch pads. You can navigate your way around most of the M3 program using just the numeric keypad and keyboard, without too much recourse to the mouse. This speeds up production enormously. Mouse or Keypad control, it is up to you.

We are not just interested in making a sale. Your satisfaction is important to us and you will receive all the personal support you need as you learn the new system.

Microstoc has grown from the suggestions and ideas of it's users. If you require a feature, then talk to us, we usually include it in the program at no charge whatsoever. We do enjoy programming.

Notes

Notes from the programmer :

M3 has been in production for 3 years and in use for over a year.

M3 performs extremely well on the new dual core processors.

The sequence to produce an extended stock result is :

1. Load a file (load the previous result)

2. Reset (reset the file ready to accept data for this times result)

3. Enter data (to produce this times result)

4. Printout (print reports for the client and print count sheets ready for next time)

5. Save the file

6. Continue next time from 1

The working software will continue to be refined and improved with new features.

Specifications

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Version 8 Professional Edition

Microsoft Visual Basic.Net

Microsoft Framework 2.0

M3 will run on Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.

M3 should have a long life depending on the operating system you are running. If you do not change your operating system then M3 will last forever. Just to give you an idea of lifetime, the older Mstoc software has been running since 1988 and continues to run, even in Vista. Stocktakers have been using the software for over 16 years.

System Requirements

Operating System = Windows Vista or Windows XP or Windows 2000

Microsoft Framework 2.0. This is a free download from Microsoft.

Minimum Ram Memory = 256mb (recommended = 1GB or more)

Minimum Screen resolution = 1024x768 minimum (it won’t display properly on anything lower)

Minimum Processor = 800mhz (recommended = 1500mhz and above single core, or any dual core)

M3 Downloads

These ancillary file updates are for existing M3 users.

To install an M3 update :

1. Click on the filename i.e. m3.install.mlrt.exe
2. Select OPEN
3. Follow the prompts and say YES to everything
4. It does not matter how many times you install the updates

Program Name	Description	Installation Type	Platform	Click a filename to download
m3.install.MLRT.exe	This will update the M3 mlrt Converter	Update File	M3	m3.install.mlrt.exe
m3.install.batchprint.exe	This will install the M3 Batch Print Files	Update File	M3	m3.install.batchprint.exe
m3.install.helpfiles.exe	This will install the M3 Help Files	Update File	M3	m3.install.helpfiles.exe
m3.update.soundfiles.exe	This will update your M3 Sound Files	Update File	M3	m3.update.soundfiles.exe
under construction	more files coming soon

Your version of Windows may not allow you to Open the file. In this case, Save the file to your Desktop. Then go to your desktop and Open the file. Once the installation is completed, delete the installation file from your Desktop.

Other Downloads

To install an update :

1. Click on the filename
2. Select OPEN
3. Follow the prompts and say YES to everything
4. It does not matter how many times you install the updates

Program Name	Description	Installation Type	Platform	Click a filename to download
under construction
BlankAds	Manually cover up flashing adverts on web pages	Installation	BlankAds	install.blankads.exe

Copyright

Links

under construction
Buckinghamshire Search Engine

Hobby workshop

Contact

Steven Vine MILSA

microstoc@microstoc.co.uk

21 Tallis Lane, Browns Wood, Milton Keynes MK78EB Telephone: 01908-366266 0771-3027879

Stocktaking work undertaken.
We provide very detailed stocktaking information.

VB.Net programming development work undertaken.
We write specialised Windows programs at very reasonable rates.

Last updated on 12-03-09