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    • scottalanmillerS
      scottalanmiller @hillel369
      last edited by

      @hillel369 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

      @garak0410 You may also want to look into using our Zapier integration.

      https://zapier.com/zapbook/invoice-ninja/microsoft-dynamics/

      Boom! There you go!

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      • garak0410G
        garak0410 @scottalanmiller
        last edited by

        @scottalanmiller said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

        @hillel369 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

        @garak0410 You may also want to look into using our Zapier integration.

        https://zapier.com/zapbook/invoice-ninja/microsoft-dynamics/

        Boom! There you go!

        Boom! Interesting...

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        • scottalanmillerS
          scottalanmiller @garak0410
          last edited by

          @garak0410 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

          @scottalanmiller said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

          @hillel369 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

          @garak0410 You may also want to look into using our Zapier integration.

          https://zapier.com/zapbook/invoice-ninja/microsoft-dynamics/

          Boom! There you go!

          Boom! Interesting...

          I wonder if @hillel369 can tell us anything about a reporting interface from which you can write your own reports?

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          • hillel369H
            hillel369 Vendor @scottalanmiller
            last edited by hillel369

            @scottalanmiller Although the app is quite complicated the database schema is pretty straightforward, from reading your earlier notes you may be best off writing custom reports against the database. Note: this would only be possible using the self host version of the app.

            If you have any questions I'm happy to help.

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            • Minion QueenM
              Minion Queen Banned
              last edited by

              I am going to test it out. Signed up for my trail now.

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              • scottalanmillerS
                scottalanmiller @hillel369
                last edited by

                @hillel369 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                @scottalanmiller Although the app is quite complicated the database schema is pretty straightforward, from reading your earlier notes you may be best off writing custom reports against the database. Note: this would only be possible using the self host version of the app.

                If you have any questions I'm happy to help.

                Was wondering if there was any way to access the DB, or better just an API, from the hosted version. The hosted pricing is so affordable it's hard to resist.

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                • scottalanmillerS
                  scottalanmiller @Minion Queen
                  last edited by

                  @Minion-Queen said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                  I am going to test it out. Signed up for my trail now.

                  On the trail of the trial. The spelling is the real trial.

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                  • garak0410G
                    garak0410
                    last edited by

                    I'm going to look at this self-hosted Invoice Ninja. I've never dabbled with PHP >= 5.5.9 and MySQL or even have a box with PHP on it. I'm going to examine and review all of the documentation and forums on the self-hosted Invoice Ninja and go from there.

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                    • scottalanmillerS
                      scottalanmiller @garak0410
                      last edited by

                      @garak0410 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                      I'm going to look at this self-hosted Invoice Ninja. I've never dabbled with PHP >= 5.5.9 and MySQL or even have a box with PHP on it. I'm going to examine and review all of the documentation and forums on the self-hosted Invoice Ninja and go from there.

                      PHP is surprisingly simple and reports are an excellent place to get started.

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                      • hillel369H
                        hillel369 Vendor @scottalanmiller
                        last edited by

                        @scottalanmiller We have a REST API and a PHP SDK, more info here...

                        https://www.invoiceninja.com/api-documentation/

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                        • scottalanmillerS
                          scottalanmiller @hillel369
                          last edited by

                          @hillel369 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                          @scottalanmiller We have a REST API and a PHP SDK, more info here...

                          https://www.invoiceninja.com/api-documentation/

                          Awesome, even better. That would be the way to go! Stick with the hosted version, build a local reporting tool via the API.

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                          • coliverC
                            coliver @scottalanmiller
                            last edited by

                            @scottalanmiller said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                            @hillel369 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                            @scottalanmiller We have a REST API and a PHP SDK, more info here...

                            https://www.invoiceninja.com/api-documentation/

                            Awesome, even better. That would be the way to go! Stick with the hosted version, build a local reporting tool via the API.

                            This, if it's an easy API, which most are, then developing your own reports against the it would be trivial. The missing fields may be a bit more difficult to overcome but that may be user training.

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                            • garak0410G
                              garak0410 @coliver
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                              @coliver said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                              @scottalanmiller said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                              @hillel369 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                              @scottalanmiller We have a REST API and a PHP SDK, more info here...

                              https://www.invoiceninja.com/api-documentation/

                              Awesome, even better. That would be the way to go! Stick with the hosted version, build a local reporting tool via the API.

                              This, if it's an easy API, which most are, then developing your own reports against the it would be trivial. The missing fields may be a bit more difficult to overcome but that may be user training.

                              All still way above my skill level and time needed. Trying to collate all of this info and inform management so we can "sidetrack" from the requested "legacy" developer they wanted to hire.

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                              • scottalanmillerS
                                scottalanmiller @garak0410
                                last edited by

                                @garak0410 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                @coliver said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                @scottalanmiller said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                @hillel369 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                @scottalanmiller We have a REST API and a PHP SDK, more info here...

                                https://www.invoiceninja.com/api-documentation/

                                Awesome, even better. That would be the way to go! Stick with the hosted version, build a local reporting tool via the API.

                                This, if it's an easy API, which most are, then developing your own reports against the it would be trivial. The missing fields may be a bit more difficult to overcome but that may be user training.

                                All still way above my skill level and time needed. Trying to collate all of this info and inform management so we can "sidetrack" from the requested "legacy" developer they wanted to hire.

                                But WAY below the skill level needed to make and maintain the alternatives that were being proposed.

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                                • garak0410G
                                  garak0410 @scottalanmiller
                                  last edited by

                                  @scottalanmiller said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                  @garak0410 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                  @coliver said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                  @scottalanmiller said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                  @hillel369 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                  @scottalanmiller We have a REST API and a PHP SDK, more info here...

                                  https://www.invoiceninja.com/api-documentation/

                                  Awesome, even better. That would be the way to go! Stick with the hosted version, build a local reporting tool via the API.

                                  This, if it's an easy API, which most are, then developing your own reports against the it would be trivial. The missing fields may be a bit more difficult to overcome but that may be user training.

                                  All still way above my skill level and time needed. Trying to collate all of this info and inform management so we can "sidetrack" from the requested "legacy" developer they wanted to hire.

                                  But WAY below the skill level needed to make and maintain the alternatives that were being proposed.

                                  Agreed...just have to show management the time and resources needed for this project. But still going to enjoy my week off next week... 🙂

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                                  • hillel369H
                                    hillel369 Vendor
                                    last edited by

                                    To keep things simple but flexible I'd suggest the following:

                                    • Use the self host version of our app with our automated Softaculous installer:
                                      https://www.softaculous.com/apps/ecommerce/Invoice_Ninja

                                    • Create reports using a graphical tool, there are some good options listed here:
                                      https://www.quora.com/What-would-be-the-best-report-generator-tool-for-mySQL-DB-that-is-web-based-and-open-source

                                    While you can create reports using our API it'd most likely be easier using the database.

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                                    • garak0410G
                                      garak0410 @scottalanmiller
                                      last edited by

                                      @scottalanmiller said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                      @garak0410 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                      I'm going to look at this self-hosted Invoice Ninja. I've never dabbled with PHP >= 5.5.9 and MySQL or even have a box with PHP on it. I'm going to examine and review all of the documentation and forums on the self-hosted Invoice Ninja and go from there.

                                      PHP is surprisingly simple and reports are an excellent place to get started.

                                      I am going to assume it would be best to put this on Linux correct? And if so, desktop or server edition?

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                                      • garak0410G
                                        garak0410 @hillel369
                                        last edited by

                                        @hillel369 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                        To keep things simple but flexible I'd suggest the following:

                                        • Use the self host version of our app with our automated Softaculous installer:
                                          https://www.softaculous.com/apps/ecommerce/Invoice_Ninja

                                        • Create reports using a graphical tool, there are some good options listed here:
                                          https://www.quora.com/What-would-be-the-best-report-generator-tool-for-mySQL-DB-that-is-web-based-and-open-source

                                        While you can create reports using our API it'd most likely be easier using the database.

                                        Great advice...thank you...

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                                        • scottalanmillerS
                                          scottalanmiller @garak0410
                                          last edited by

                                          @garak0410 said in Invoice Software - Office 365 Or Purchase Software Suite?:

                                          I am going to assume it would be best to put this on Linux correct? And if so, desktop or server edition?

                                          Always Linux (or BSD) for "making it yourself" projects because you don't want to accidentally introduce any costly dependencies by accident.

                                          Always server for non-GUI tasks. Developing on a Linux desktop, good. Developer for a Linux desktop, bad.

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                                          • scottalanmillerS
                                            scottalanmiller
                                            last edited by

                                            If you are going to host this yourself, you could put all of the components onto a tiny VM that you run internally. I assume that Invoice Ninja works well on CentOS 7, that's where I would look first.

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