Frequently Asked Questions

 

Below are a few of the most frequently asked questions about AIM.

  • Will AIM run across a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

    Yes. Currently we have retailers running it over Remote Desktop Services and Citrix.

  • Are there permissions that can be set within the software?

    Yes, AIM allows the setup of groups much like Windows security to grant permissions to modules, reports and actions such as viewing cost.

  • What are the system requirements to run AIM?

    A complete list of system requirements can be found by System Requirements.

  • Will AIM run under a variety of networks?

    The software can be installed and run on current Windows systems.
    Linux (not supported) can be used as a file server but AIM will not run on it.

  • Is there security so I can block certain employees from seeing vendor cost, ledger, etc?

    AIM encompasses a very powerful security menu that will allow you to block specific employees or groups of employees from certain menu options.

  • Does the software need to be installed on all machines?

    AIM is installed only on the server. All other machines access the application from the server through the network.