We have learned about the various modules that OpenERP has to offer and how you can install OpenERP on your own system. Now we will get into how you can use OpenERP to begin managing your business. We will start by looking at the overall business requirements and decide on the first set of modules we wish to implement. After understanding our basic objectives, we will create an OpenERP database and configure the required company information.
Next, we begin exploring the OpenERP interface for creating and viewing information. We will see just how easy OpenERP is to use by completing an entire sales order workflow. We will finish up the chapter by reviewing some of the more advanced sales order configuration options.
Topics that we cover in this chapter will include:
Adding a password-protected database to our installation
Installing and configuring the Sales Management module
Using interface features to view, edit, and find information
Entering a new customer...