PUBS - CONVERT DATABASE PUBLISHER NUMBERS

The "PUBS" program is used in conjunction with any other program that uses the BSMGR database.

Notice that in the Database there is a three letter abbreviation of publishers.
The PUBS program lets you link the publisher/vendor number you are using for a publisher/vendor to the publisher abbreviation used in the database.
When an item is entered into your inventory, or a special order is made, the database is read and the information is pulled to the masterfile screen.
The Vendor number assigned by you for that vendor will be entered in the Vendor #1 field if you have linked the Publisher abbreviation to your Supplier/Vendor Number in this program.

Options:

• (S)ave - Press "S" to save information.
• (D)elete - Press "D" to delete the information entered.
• (C)ancel - Press "C" to cancel and be able to re-enter information.
• (Q)uit - Press "Q" to quit and exit the program.

The changes made are not permanently saved until the program is exited and (S)ave option is chosen.

Note:You may enter a line in the SYStem Environment to enter a distributor number into the Vendor #1 field if the Publisher is not linked to a vendor number.

Example: DATA-BASE-SUP1 002
In this example, 002 is the vendor number for Spring Arbor, so any publisher not tied to the database will put 002 in the Vendor #1 field when new items are entered on inventory or a special order is made through the database for items not on your inventory.