Module SpeedFinder
Features
With this module, Dolibarr is able to show a menu for 'quick search of contacts or societies by entering a few digits of the phone.
Install
From the application
- Download the archive file of module (.zip file)
- Go on menu Home -> Setup -> Modules -> Deploy external module and submit the file.
- Module is then visible into list of available modules (Home -> Setup -> Modules) and can be activated.
Manually
- Download the archive file of module (.zip file)
- Put the file into the root directory of Dolibarr.
- Uncompress the archive file, for example with command
unzip modulefile.zip
- Module is then visible into list of available modules (Home -> Setup -> Modules) and can be activated.
Setup
To use this module, you must first enable it using an administrator account, via the menu option "Home - Setup - Modules".
Choose the tab where the module is listed. Then click on "Activate".
The module is now activated.
If a cog icon appears on module thumb or at end of the line of the module, click on it to access the setup page specific to the module.
Usage
There are 2 ways to access SpeedFinder:
- Via the standard menu of Dolibarr (top menu)
- By activating the "Popup" configuration mode, then it is possible to click on a popup link (in the main screen SpeedFinder) and open a standalone window.
Then you only have to enter one part of telephone number to see all contacts associated.
Example: Dolibarr is open in your Navigator and you receive a call from a customer or supplier:
1. you see the number of the caller (if your phone allows) 2. clicking on the menu SpeedFinder of your Dolibarr 3. you enter 2 or 3 digits in the "Quick Search:: phone" 4. list of names associated dynamically appears almost instantaneously (via AJAX) 5. clicking on the name to go directly to the page of your partner
The entire operation lasted less than 5 seconds (the time to pick up the phone) ... you want say "hello" to caller (calling him by his name) ... and details for the actions and current proposal is already under your eyes!
Development
Development of this module is not included inside standard CVS repository of Dolibarr but into the complementary modules area. So source code is hosted into following CVS repository:
- CVS Repository: :ext:savannahlogin@cvs.savannah.nongnu.org:/cvsroot/dolibarr
- CVS Module: dolibarrmod
To have a view on changes done on this repository, see page http://www.nltechno.com/stats/dolibarr/cvschangelogbuilder_dolibarrmod.html