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Let us first share with you Macola Software Company's business philosophy: "Macola's mission is to be the recognized leader in business management software that delivers integrated, enterprise wide solutions based on advanced technology to satisfy our customers' needs."
A privately-held company, Macola has grown since its foundation in 1971 to become one of the most successful developers of business application software.
Macola's vision has led to the introduction of three distinct product lines to meet the current and future functional requirements of its customers:
Progression series -- a true Windows, lan-based application product offering supporting core financial, light manufacturing, and sophisticated distribution functionality.
Horizon series -- a fully-integrated manufacturing solution designed for managing the extensive information requirements of the production life cycle for repetitive, discrete, job shop and mixed mode manufacturers.
EnVision series -- client-server capabilities and multiple platform support will be the foundation on which this high-end product line will meet the demanding requirements of today's dynamic enterprises.
Our review will focus on version 7.0 of the progression series product line. This version offers the user full multiple document interface (MDI), dynamic data exchange (DDE), and for those who prefer, a Windows/DOS version that allows changes made in the Windows environment to be automatically reflected in the DOS product. The average cost for each module is approximately $995, with the new currency manager module priced higher at $2,195.
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Version 7.0 has concentrated on enhancements, user interface, and maintaining compatibility with the DOS platform in the Windows/DOS product offering soon to be released.
One of the negative byproducts or working with proven code is the restrictions it imposes upon the developer. While some of the other packages are providing more flexible G/L account code structures, version 7.0 maintains the 15-character,...