Frequently Asked Questions About Visual Dispatch
Q. What
type of product is Visual Dispatch?
A. Visual
Dispatch is a comprehensive, yet simple-to-use
software product.
Q. Can I
see my schedule over the Internet?
A. Yes.
Visual Dispatch’s Webview feature allows you to view your
schedule over the Internet.
Q. Where
is my data stored?
A. You
can choose where your data is stored based on your company’s
hardware
configuration. We can offer guidance if you wish.
Q. What
is the cost of Visual Dispatch?
A. Visual
Dispatch pricing is based on the number of concurrent users.
For more details,
contact a sales rep at 877-736-2722, ext 1.
Q. Am
I locked in for a certain time period?
A. No,
the license agreement is a month-to-month term.
Q. How
many users can be in the system at once?
A. As
many as you need. Some of our customers have as many as
20 users on the system
at one time.
Q. How
does the system handle equipment maintenance?
A. Visual
Dispatch has an integrated preventive maintenance module.
It allows you to
track preventive maintenance items as well as other
costs associated with the
maintenance of your equipment.
Q. Can
quotes and proposals be done in Visual Dispatch?
A. Yes,
there is an integrated quote module. It allows you to quickly
generate quotes
on an Excel spreadsheet or in a Word document.
All quotes are tracked and
reports can be generated.
Q. We’re
looking into GPS. Can Visual Dispatch work with our
GPS company?
A. Yes,
we have an integrated GPS module. If your GPS company
provides us with data for
action items, we can easily work together
to optimize your efficiency.
Q. I
want to limit access for some users. Can this be done?
A. Definitely.
User access can be controlled through the Options menu.
Q. Will
Visual Dispatch integrate with my accounting system?
A. Visual
Dispatch integrates with most accounting systems.
Q. How
many customers do you have?
A. We
have 125 customers—and growing—located in the US, Canada,
Australia, New
Zealand, and South America.
Q. How
long has Visual Dispatch been available?
A. Visual
Dispatch was released in the mid-90s and has been regularly
enhanced since that
time with simplified, user-friendly features.
Q. How
do I back up my data?
A. There
is an automated backup feature in Visual Dispatch that allows
you to select a
backup location. If you already have a backup
system in place, no
problem; you can contact us for information on
what you need to easily back up
your data.
Q. How
do I know all of my jobs have been invoiced?
A. There
is a report feature that indicates which jobs have been invoiced
so you can
invoice in a timely manner and improve cash flow.
Q. How does Visual Dispatch handle
recurring invoices?
A. You
can determine the frequency (e.g., weekly or monthly) and set
exact dates for invoicing
any customer.