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Epicor 9 is built using Epicor ICE 2.0 business architecture, which incorporates Epicor True SOA™ a unique service-oriented architecture (SOA) that provides unprecedented choice and flexibility in how business solutions are deployed and used by all stakeholders inside and outside of a business.

Separation of Epicor ICE 2.0 Framework from Epicor Applications: This is a

substantial advance in the way Epicor 9 applications are delivered compared to existing Epicor client-server or even SOA solutions. Epicor ICE 2.0 business architecture is separated from Epicor 9 applications, allowing each to be modified and updated in separation and potentially under differing release cycles. Epicor ICE 2.0 framework components are extracted from application source control and given their own build and delivery schedules resulting in a more robust application development environment that allows staged QA and delivery of Epicor ICE 2.0 to the application developers and to partners using the Epicor ICE software development kit (SDK). Since partners will be able to receive the SDK in advance of the delivery of Epicor 9 applications, they will be in a position to make their application changes in order to coordinate their product releases with those of Epicor.

Extended Reporting Framework: The reporting framework within Epicor ICE 2.0

has been extended to allow optional Server based printing. This is done via the creation of an Enterprise (or Server based) printing option for higher end users who want to pay for the associated Crystal Reports, SSRS or other enterprise software to support this.

Tool Tips: This feature provides for user controlled (on or off) fly-over text-based

tool tips.

Indication of Attachments, Memos, Audits, etc.: This new feature makes it

visible to users when memos or attachments are present. Attachments are now handled in the framework as they are maintained within the dataset.

Date and Time (Using Server Time) and User Name for Auditing: Epicor ICE

2.0 introduces a true date time field which involves the creation of a Microsoft SQL style date/time data type or data control that can then be used by application developers to easily render local time. All date fields are now of this date/time data type and are only stored in universal date format.

Field Level Help: Introduction of a “quick” viewer to display Field Level Help

embedded in a Sheet but available to be docked or torn off as an independent window. If docked, then help can be setup with a pinned or un-pinned capability that allows it to slide out / slide back when the sheet is activated. The quick viewer also supports Links and provides Rich Text functionality (colors, variable fonts, bold, italics, etc).

Embedded Customization Help: Epicor ICE 2.0 adds a “help property” to each

control available in UI customization. When field level help is requested, the text in the Help property is added or merged into the standard field level help prior to display. This also allows text to be run through standard translation logic before being merged into standard help, enabling customers and partners to create

Multicompany Menu: This is a new Epicor ICE 2.0 feature that provides

access to multiple companies without having to close all forms when switching companies.

Centralized Administration Console: This combines all previous admin

consoles into a single management area, which removes redundancy and in so doing boosts user productivity, accuracy and efficiency.

Personalization

Each user has different needs. Some users want the columns on a grid placed in a different sequence. Others need different options available on a program’s status bar. Still others need a program to verify data after they perform specific actions. You set up the Epicor application to reflect your individual needs. The Epicor Personalization Tools let you modify each program’s interface. You can personalize every program that you use; this lets you refine the interface to better match the tasks you perform every day.

Important: Personalization’s are saved with your User ID; they do not affect any

other users on the system. If you wish to change every user’s interface, you must customize the system.

Favorite Groups: All the shortcuts are organized by Favorite Groups. The system

comes with some default groups, but you can add and remove the groups to reflect your needs.

Interface Layouts: Each Epicor program has an interface made up by sheets,

toolbars, and grids. The personalization tools allow you to change the default positions of both sheets and toolbars. You can also modify what is displayed on each toolbar, and even create your own custom toolbars. You can also modify grids to display their information in the format that you need.

Options Window: The main center for creating and maintaining you

personalization is the Options window. You save all your toolbar, sheet, tree view, and grid personalization’s with this program. There are also several preferences within each program that you can define; you select these preferences on the Options window. To access this window, you first must launch the program you wish to personalize. Once the program appears, click on the Tools menu and select the Options command.

Reset Layouts to Base: What if you decide you do not want to keep your

personalizations? Each program has a command that will undo all your

modifications. To return the program the original interface, select the Tools menu and then the Reset Layouts to Base command.

Save Personalization’s: To record your personalization’s periodically, click on

the Tools menu and select the Save Layouts command. Before you close the program, make sure the Save Settings on Exit check box is selected on the Options window. The next time you launch the program, your personalizations will appear.

Shortcut Bar: The Shortcut Bar is displayed on the left side of the main interface.

This toolbar displays shortcut icons to both Epicor programs and external programs. When you double-click on the icon, the program is launched. You add and remove shortcuts on this bar.

View Menu: You personalize the main interface through the View menu. This

menu lets you select what elements are displayed on the main interface when you first launch the system. You can hide various panes in the main window, as well as select different program icons.