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Using Layers in Visio
Effectively using layers in Visio can allow you layout multiple systems on one drawing page and then toggle between turning layers on/off depending on who …
Configuring a Database to Accommodate Custom Length Interconnects
Configuring a Database to Accommodate Custom Length Interconnects
By Heather Mikelonis
System integrators have discovered the benefits of building custom interconnect cables during the rack build phase …
SI 5 Smart Migration Plan
D-Tools System Integrator 5
Smart Migration Plan
Developed By: Media Environment Design, Inc. & D-Tools, Inc.
This document has been created to help educate current …
Use Labor Skus to Estimate Your Programming
Using the Labor sku functionality in D-Tools has created a method to sequentially build your programming allowance into your project as you create the bill …
Structured for Growth
Structured for Growth
by Kevin Mikelonis
Thousands of companies use D-Tools software and purchased it to succeed in the challenging craft of Systems …
Use Labor Skus to Estimate Your Programming
Using the Labor sku functionality in D-Tools has created a method to sequentially build your programming allowance into your project as you create the bill …
The Ever Changing Tax Rates
What’s Up with Those Tax Rates?
By Bill Battaglia
For most System Integrators today, the issue of taxes may be very simple, but in some areas items …
Accessorize for Success
Accessories add efficiency, functionality, versatility and accuracy to proposals and system specifications. Proper usage of the accessory function in D-Tools can help a company convert …
10 Useful D-Tools Implementation Tips
10 USEFUL D-TOOLS IMPLEMENTATION TIPS
By Ryan Brown, Media Environment Design (MED) & Kevin Mikelonis, Process DSG
Create an implementation strategy – don’t expect to implement all …
Round Tripping AutoCAD (DWG) files in Visio 2003
Getting a DWG file in and out of Visio has always been a problem. The file needed to come in at the right scale so …
Rough wire installation and labeling methodology for the SI industry
Rough wire, unlike other electronic components in a project presents a special challenge for installation and documentation because a rough wire will actually exist and …
Design Tools for Custom Installers
Design Tools for Custom Installers
One significant sign the custom installation industry has evolved is the existence of applications designed to support the trade. Proposal applications, …
