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    • Frequently Asked Questions

    • Should I download InBloom Lite or InBloom Pro?
      • You should only download InBloom Pro if you have copies of FileMaker Pro on your computer, otherwise you should download the version of InBloom Lite that is specific to your computer i.e. Mac or PC.
    • Where do I download the upgrade for InBloom?
      • The upgrade for InBloom is the same as downloading the full product for new customers. Simply go to InBloomSoftware.com/download, choose Mac or PC, and download a fresh copy of either InBloom Lite or InBloom Pro. Once you've downloaded the fresh copy, simply take the InBloom Data.fp7 file from the Modules folder of your previous InBloom folder and drag the file into your new InBloom folder. There is a full description of this process here.
    • Can I export data (like email addresses, inventory, checks, and more)?
      • Yes, you can export just about anything from InBloom into a spreadsheet or comma-separated file in addition to many other formats (see a list here). From any screen, go to the File menu and choose Data, then choose Export records or Export as Excel. Choose Export records. A new window will prompt you to name the file of your data export. You can also specify a different file type , type your file name and hit Enter on your keyboard. Lastly, a secondary window will ask you for which fields you would like to Export. In the example of email addresses, you would need to run this from a Contacts window, click the Clear All button in this Export window, and doubleclick Email 1, First Name, and Last Name fields from the list on the left to choose these fields for exporting.
    • Does InBloom process credit cards?
      • No, InBloom does not have built-in credit card processing (but you can keep track of charges). Why not? Because most software has to go through a 4th party (known as a payment gateway) that clears the payment before it even reaches your credit card processor, and these companies tack on an additional transaction fee and commission. For the time being, we recommend using a dedicated credit card machine on your desk that is both quicker and more secure for you and your customers.
    • Can I use a barcode scanner with InBloom?
      • Yes, you can absolutely use any barcode scanner that is compatible with your computer. For both Mac & Windows computers, we recommend the Metrologic Voyager CG barcode scanner for use with InBloom. Any barcode scanner that can be configured to add a carriage return (the equivalent of hitting the “Return” or “Enter” key on the keyboard) is usable with the InBloom Sales module. Check with your scanner’s documentation to verify that it comes with driver software that can manage this configuration.

        Scanner Models:
        Metrologic MK9540-32A38-BLK-USD Voyager CG Barcode Scanner
        Unitech MS210 CCD Barcode Scanner
        HHP 5620SR0C0B-0FA0 Long Range Bluetooth Barcode Scanner

        You will also need to install free barcode fonts on your computer in order to print barcodes. Please email us for more info on barcode printing
    • How do I change the tax rates?
      • You can store two different tax rates when writing up sales. To change them, open InBloom and click on Other Modules (or Show All in older versions of InBloom), then click Settings, then click the Contacts & Sales tab at the top. On the right side you can change Sales Tax Percentage 1 and Sales Tax Percentage 2 to whatever value you choose. Enter the values as a percentage e.g. if your tax 8.375% type 8.375 in the appropriate field. InBloom will automatically convert it to .08375 as soon as you exit the field.
    • Are there non-profit discounts of InBloom?
      • We hope the competitive prices make our products affordable for all of our customers but we do offer a 25% discount for 501c3 non-profit companies. Email us (sales@inbloomsoftware.com) for more info or questions.
    • Can you use the software on more than one computer?
      • Yes, but depending on whether you want to use more than one computer at the same time, you may need to purchase additional licenses and/or additional copies of FileMaker Pro.
    • Where's the manual?
      • This online help section has currently been setup as the documentation for InBloom, you can download the manual from version 1.2 here
    • How do I print ALL of the items in my Inventory
      • To print all of the items in your Inventory database, simply open InBloom and from the Main Menu: first click Inventory, then click Go Straight To Inventory, then go to the Records menu and choose Show All Records, then click the header of the Acct column to sort by Account #, then click the Print button in the toolbar, and print / save-to-PDF a Status Report printout or any other kind of print.
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