DASI's Master Contractor for Windows

During the last few years, DASI has been working very hard to design, program and deliver a Windows version of our accounting system that has now been in the market place for over 25 years.  The process has been difficult and sometimes frustrating, but we have finally released the first phase of the system.

As we have been stating all along, the first phase will be a hybrid system, that is, Master Contractor for Windows will be running the General Ledger, Job Cost and Accounts Payable modules, and all the other modules will be running in DOS.  Since all modules need to post General Ledger, we have built a common interface between the two platforms. (Windows & DOS)  On the surface some of you maybe thinking that it is going to be too complicated to run the hybrid version.  We have taken all the pain out of that, since you will be able to run the DOS version and Windows version on the desktop at the same time.

On this page you will see several thumbnail (small) screen shots of the system.  We encourage you to review of each of the screens for content and features.  To see the screen in the full size format, just CLICK on the small image.

Finally, after reviewing the information, when you are ready to proceed with the upgrade, please click on the link shown in this paragraph.  This will provide all the necessary cost of the program and send a contact email to our sales department so they can make contact with you.  All information in kept confidential and is not provided to anyone other than the management and owners of DASI Software.  CLICK HERE to go to the order form page.

Main Menu Screen and General Ledger  (Note:  Not all screens are shown)

This is the main system menu.  When you launch Odyssey from the desktop icon, this is the first navigation screen you see.  From here you will select which application program you want to run.  On this screen, you can change company accounts, terminal number, or go directly to another application without having to close out the previous screen.

Note the Folder Items have now been expanded so that you can see all the selections available in the General Ledger.  Pay special attention to the Utilities section.  You will see, "Convert DASI 5.5 data."  After installing the Odyssey, you can simply click on this option and the program will convert all of your existing General Ledger information over to the new system without losing a single transaction.  Your original G/L data in the DOS version will still be there if you need to go back and review information.

Note the Folder Items have now been expanded so that you can see all the selections available in the Job Cost/Accounts Payable.  Pay special attention to the Utilities section.  You will see, "Convert DASI 5.5 data."  After installing the Odyssey, you can simply click on this option and the program will convert all of your existing Job Cost & Accounts Payable information over to the new system without losing a single transaction.  Your original J/C data in the DOS version will still be there if you need to go back and review information.

This is the Chart of Accounts screen.  The new G/L now has an 8 digit account.  This provides more flexibility when creating your chart.  You can still define the sub-accounts as either a 2 digit or 3 digit number.  (i.e. 500000.01 or 50000.001)  Sorting the chart has more options now when creating the chart report.

The GRID!  This is a new feature in G/L.  It appears in several different locations through-out the program.  You can change anything on the screen, except the account number.  This is very handy when reviewing the chart after adding or changing the chart.  This information can also be exported to an Excel Spreadsheet.

This is a new feature in G/L posting.  Note on the screen 2 posting sessions.  You can now tank up as many posting sessions as you want, and then batch post them at the end of the day.  Unlike the DOS version which forces you to post each session real time, now you can post at the end of the day, the week, or the month.

Job Cost/Accounts Payable  (Note:  Not all screens are shown)

Cost codes are now 8 digits in length

Like General Ledger, in Job Cost the new Grid feature is also available.

Here you see an example of the Cost Code Masterfile printed in Grid format.  Note you can export this information to Excel or you can print the Grid information to your printer.

Note:  Job number is still alpha/numeric ... however, the job number has now been expanded to include up to 10 characters/numbers.

The address information along with more specific information is now available in the file with greater detail.

New Supplier Masterfile.  

Provisions are now available for two (2) contact people, as well as, email addresses and FAX number.

Bank Reconcilement.

With the new reconcilement program, you're just a few clicks away when balancing your checkbook each month.

New Invoice Input Screen

The new invoice input screen provides the ability to input all the basic information about the invoice on one screen.  This includes term codes, sales tax and freight.  On the distribution screen, which is just below, you will see a new and exciting feature.

New feature:  Distribute multiple jobs to a single invoice!

Distribution Screen

Once you tab or click on the distribution button, you will see the screen to your left.  The Windows version now has the capability to break down multiple jobs on a single invoice!

Preview Checkwriter

The new checkwriter is now easier and more intuitive in its design.  You can select to pay all partial or retainage easily by using the pull down dialogue box, take expired discounts with the click of the mouse, or print specific or all checks at one time.

Payroll Data Input

With this new screen format, you now enter all payroll information on one screen.  Note when you enlarge this view the "Hourly Distribution" button and "Deduction" button.  When clicked on, a new smaller opens to allow modification, additions or deletions.  This saves time and since payroll maintains and saves all previous data, once deductions are established, no need to modify.

These are just a few of the many new features of project Odyssey, or DASI for Windows.  If you have not reviewed the current investment cost and reserve page of this site, you can click here and provide the information needed.