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 ====== 16.01. General preferences  ====== ====== 16.01. General preferences  ======
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-  * The preferences described here (accessed through **File > Preferences...**) apply to all stores in an mSupply datafile. +  * The preferences described here (accessed through **File > Preferences...**) apply to all stores on an mSupply server. 
-  * In a [[other_stuff:remote_sync|synced system]] there will be multiple 'sync satellites' and these settings can be different on each sync satellite (because they are not synchronised from the primary server)). +  * In a [[synchronisation:introduction|synced system]] there will be multiple 'sync satellites' and these settings can be different on each sync satellite. 
-  * There are some settings that are 'per store' i.e. they affect only a single store in a datafile. Please see the [[https://docs.msupply.org.nz/other_stuff:virtual_stores#the_preferences_tab|Store preferences]] section for details on those.+  * There are some settings that are 'per store' - refer [[other_stuff:virtual_stores#the_preferences_tab|Store preferences]], and store preferences can be different for each store on an mSupply server.
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   * mSupply registration codes are specific to the Hardware ID, organisation name, Number of users and Expiry date of your licence (if it is time-limited - nearly all mSupply licenses are NOT time limited).   * mSupply registration codes are specific to the Hardware ID, organisation name, Number of users and Expiry date of your licence (if it is time-limited - nearly all mSupply licenses are NOT time limited).
   * If you change either your organisation name or the computer on which you are running mSupply, you will need to contact Sustainable Solutions for a new code.    * If you change either your organisation name or the computer on which you are running mSupply, you will need to contact Sustainable Solutions for a new code. 
-  * From version 3.85, the registration code depends on the machine UUID which is unique to every single computer and consists of 36. If your machine UUID is blank, please make sure that windows program CMD is allowed to run (it may be blocked by anti-virus or anti-malware software). Please make sure you keep mSupply as a trusted application and unblocked by any anti-virus or anti-malware software you are using. +  * The registration code depends on the machine UUID which is unique to every single computer and consists of 36 characters. If your machine UUID is blank, please make sure that windows program CMD is allowed to run (it may be blocked by anti-virus or anti-malware software). Please make sure you keep mSupply as a trusted application and unblocked by any anti-virus or anti-malware software you are using. 
-  * For versions before 385, the registration code is dependent on the MAC address of the computer. If you have a 3G USB dongle (modem) plugged into the computer at the time you click on the registration button, Hardware ID will likely be based on the MAC address of the 3G USB dongle rather than that of the computer's Ethernet card. This can cause problems because if the 3G USB dongle is removed or changed at a later date, mSupply can become unregistered.  To avoid this, make sure mSupply uses the MAC address of its inbuilt Ethernet card rather than the 3G USB dongle: +  * If the Hardware ID field is empty, mSupply or the Windows CMD programme is being blocked by anti-virus or anti-malware software. If you need help, please consult Sustainable Solutions.  
-    * Disconnect any 3G USB dongles from the computer and restart mSupply. +  * If you move your data file to a new computer you will need to obtain a new registration code from us and enter it within 3 months to prevent mSupply from not working.
-    * Proceed with retrieving the registration details as described above and send them to us to create the unlocking code for you. +
-  * If the Hardware ID field is empty, for pre-3.85 versions this indicates that you do not have an Ethernet card or 3G USB dongle installed on your computer and for version 3.85 and above that mSupply or the Windows CMD programme is being blocked by anti-virus or anti-malware software. If you need help, please consult Sustainable Solutions.  +
-  * If you move your data file to a new computer you will need to obtain a new registration code from us and enter it within 3 months to prevent mSupply not working.+
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 **Own code for electronic invoices** The code that customers must have for your organisation in their copy of mSupply. This code is added to invoices you export, and allows customers to import the invoice into their system automatically. **Own code for electronic invoices** The code that customers must have for your organisation in their copy of mSupply. This code is added to invoices you export, and allows customers to import the invoice into their system automatically.
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 An example of where turning on this option might be useful is when you store your mSupply data on a file server, and allow multiple single-user copies of mSupply to access the same data file. In such a situation to have 2 users attempt to access the data simultaneously would be disastrous. An example of where turning on this option might be useful is when you store your mSupply data on a file server, and allow multiple single-user copies of mSupply to access the same data file. In such a situation to have 2 users attempt to access the data simultaneously would be disastrous.
  
-**Item codes must be unique** When this box is checked, mSupply will ensure that each new item entered has a unique code.<WRAP center round important 60%> +**Allow users to attach documents after transactions have been finalised** 
-It was likely never a good idea to allow two items to have the same code.  As of v5 (or earlier) this preference has been removed and mSupply should not allow two items to have the same code. +When this box is checked, mSupply will allow to upload documents on finalised customer invoices, Supplier invoices, Purchase Order and Good receipt. 
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-**Include catalogue code for item search** When checked, a report can be produced where the item's catalogue code is one of the search parameters.+
  
 **Currency formats** This option specifies the format in which currencies will be displayed in mSupply. We provide two preset formats for currencies with 2 decimal places and currencies with none. If you want to enter a custom format you can change the field below the drop-down list. For example you may want to use a different separator than a comma. Note that if you type illogical values into the field the numbers may not display at all, or display erroneous data. Contact Sustianable Solutions if you need more information. **Currency formats** This option specifies the format in which currencies will be displayed in mSupply. We provide two preset formats for currencies with 2 decimal places and currencies with none. If you want to enter a custom format you can change the field below the drop-down list. For example you may want to use a different separator than a comma. Note that if you type illogical values into the field the numbers may not display at all, or display erroneous data. Contact Sustianable Solutions if you need more information.
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