User Manual vtenext 24.08
1 Introduction
Release Note vtenext 23.08
New Customer Portal It's possible to configure the customer portal with customized profiles ...
Introduction
vtenext supports management of all customer-related flows, from acquisition to assistance, allowi...
1.1 Examples of vtenext application areas
Customer Acquisition & Sales Automated acquisition of potential accounts via contact webform; ...
1.2 Flows managed by vtenext
Customer acquisition cycle Acquired customer cycle Assistance cycle Purchasing cycle (ve...
1.3 Notes on the manual (Disclaimer)
The images and functions of vtenext shown in this manual may be subject to minor changes with the...
2 First steps: how to browse vtenext
2 First steps: how to browse vtenext
This section consists in a brief introduction to vtenext for those who are accessing the system f...
2.1 System login
To login to vtenext enter your user credentials in the system login page and click on the Login b...
2.1.1 User session duration
The duration of the user session in vtenext depends mainly on the php session, that is on a param...
2.2 Home
When the user logs in to the CRM the user-specific home page can be displayed (this setting is ed...
2.3 Navigation methods: menus
The navigation within vtenext is guided from two menus positioned on the left and right of the sc...
2.3.1 Global Search
The global search function, located in the first place on the right-hand toolbar, allows interrog...
2.3.2 Fixed Icons
Processes: clicking on this icon gives access to the detailed view of all processes imple...
2.3.3 Contextual Icons
The button is used to create a new entity in the module in which you are currently positioned. W...
2.4 Search in module
To find a term in a specific module, press the icon search. The research result is temporary, ...
2.5 Modules structure
The application is structured according to relations between the various modules, based on the pr...
2.5.1 Record structure (detail view)
1. Relations with other modules: positioned on the right of the screen, this function summarise...
2.5.2 Quick look relations
In the list view and in the detail view, the CRM allows you to preview several summary items of a...
2.6 Filters
The filters facilitate CRM search activities. Setting up a filter means creating a search system ...
2.6.1 How to create a Filter (standard filters, advanced filters, filters based on report, kanban)
The following section explains how to create a customised filter starting from a list of accounts...
2.7 Users preferences
To access user settings click on the icon of your personal avatar and then click on PREFERENCES...
2.7.1 Request Remote Support
The button Request Remote Support is used to create temporary credentials that must be provided...
2.7.2 Two-factor Authentication (2FA)
In the User Preferences you can activate the Two-factor Authentication. It can be: Not activ...
2.8 Access privileges
The access privileges associated with the user and used to access vtenext are defined by the admi...
3 Customers records and basic data management
3 Customers records and basic data management
vtenext identifies 4 types of customer records: Leads: potential customers; Accounts: acquire...
3.1 Leads
A lead is a potential customer whose interest in the products or services offered by your company...
3.1.1 Lead creation
Creating a new lead: to create a new record, access the LEADS module and click on the button ...
3.1.2 Lead conversion
A show of interest from the lead in relation to your proposal corresponds to the opening of a com...
3.1.3 Lead Conversion Process
If you go to Settings -> Process Manager you can find the new Lead Conversion Process which can b...
3.2 Accounts
The accounts module contains the records concerning the corporate titles of: Customers; Poten...
3.3 Contacts
Contacts contains the lists of the physical persons with whom relations have been established: ...
3.4 Vendors
The Vendors module contains the business name records that correspond to companies that supply go...
3.5 How to import and export records
If authorised by admin, you will find two specific buttons for data Import/Export in the vtenext ...
3.5.1 Imports
In all modules that involve master data, is possible to import data from CSV files, clicking on t...
3.5.2 How to format the CSV file
Data must be in ASCII format with values separated by commas or semi-colons. The csv format is fr...
3.5.3 Export
The export process allows the records to be saved in a csv file. Click on the icon to open a menu...
3.5.4 Checking duplicates in a module
You can check for the presence of duplicates in a module by means of a wizard. To launch the dup...
3.5.5 Save Mapping
All users can perform a uniqueness check on each module by means of the "Find Duplicates” button ...
3.6 Mass Edit
The Mass Edit function is useful for rapid updating of fields in one or more selected records. F...
4 Calendar and Activities
4 Calendar and Activities
The vtenext calendar allows you to award a priority to your activities, specifying the users or c...
4.1 Add a calendar event
In the Calendar module you can click the green create button or click on the agenda area, draggin...
4.1.1 Edit and Duplicate an Event
You have two ways to edit or duplicate an event: BY DRAGGING If you drag an event to a diffe...
4.2 To-Dos
To-dos are always assigned to a user or a group of users; it is not however possible to invite ot...
4.3 Shared Calendar and preferences
The user can set up several fields from the calendar settings icon (accessible also from User Pr...
4.4 Shared calendar access and events visibility
To manage privileges to view and edit the calendar it is essential to know the Sharing Access (fr...
4.5 Import and export activities
To import or export Activities between vtenext and other applications, the standard iCalendar for...
4.6 Book me - Make an appointment
Version 21.01 onward includes the new Book me function to make appointments based on the calendar...
5 Personal communication tools
5 Personal communication tools
The main purpose of a CRM system is management of customer relationships, in regard to which comm...
5.1 Outbound mail configuration (SMTP)
To activate the transmission of emails from CRM, fill in the SMTP server data in Settings > Mail ...
5.2 Messages Module
The vtenext Messages module uses the IMAP email account. You can work on emails through vtenext a...
5.2.1 IMAP configuration and folders
To proceed with the email configuration you need to open the module Messages: First of all yo...
5.2.1.1 Set Centralized Signature
The Centralized Signature makes it possible to set a default signature, identical for all crm use...
5.2.2 Writing and reading emails
There are three equivalent options to send an email, e.g. to a contact: 1. clicking on the email...
5.2.3 Email Functions
Compose a new email. Download emails from the email server ...
5.2.4 Emails Sharing
To share an email with another user, simply open a conversation on the email concerned. The “Conv...
5.2.5 .ics support for calendar
Attachments in .ics format are identified as invitations to attend an appointment and they create...
5.2.6 Other Settings of Messages Module
Layout: change the emails list layout Filters: set up filter rules for automatic trans...
5.2.7 Mass email
A mass mailing tool is available send an email to multiple recipients (20 max) in a single shot. ...
5.3 Email Templates
The vtenext admin user can make email templates available to other users for use for single email...
5.4 Talks Module
vtenext proposes an alternative solution to manage the exchange of information within your organi...
5.5 Notification Module
vtenext keep users informed of the data of interest by means of the Notifications tool.Each user ...
5.5.1 vtenext version update notification
From version 19.10 you can receive a notification from the CRM when a new vtenext version update ...
5.6 Documents
vtenext features a simple but invaluable documents manager. Documents manager main characteristi...
5.6.1 Documents revision and sharing
Document revisions can be managed by means of the “Add Revision” button in the OTHER tab. On...
5.6.2 Create new document from related list
Opening DOCUMENTS in a CRM entity makes it possible to upload one or more files using drag and dr...
5.7 Notes
Notes can be found in the vtenext records, located at the bottom left (available in most modules)...
6 Marketing Communication Tools - Newsletters
6 Marketing Communication Tools
vtenext contains various tools for mass communications: Newsletter Campaigns Step 1: Campai...
6.1 Newsletter Campaigns
The Newsletter module, integrated with the “Campaigns” module, is the vtenext solution for manage...
6.1.1 Step 1: Campaign
In order to create a regular newsletters (e.g. with weekly frequency) addressed to a specific t...
6.1.2 Step 2: Target
At this point the campaign recipients target must be defined, associating Targets and Campaigns. ...
6.1.3 Step 3: Newsletter
Return to the campaign record and, through the “Relations” menu, choose the Newsletter module the...
6.1.4 Special variables in the newsletter template
Refer to the previous sections for the general template configuration instructions. There are spe...
6.1.5 “Create Newsletter” wizard
As explained in section 6.1, the create/send procedure can be facilitated with the "Create Newsle...
6.1.6 New Newsletter editor
From vtenext 20.04, a new newsletter editor is available and allows creating newsletter in a easi...
6.1.7 Newsletter Template Creation
Now we will learn how to create a new Newsletter Template by using the drag&drop editor. Accessin...
6.1.8 Common Email Display Issues with Outlook
Even though email templates created in vtenext are designed to be displayed correctly on all emai...
6.2 Email Sending Statistics and more
IMPORTANT: vtenext inserts an image in the newsletter with the function of communicating to our s...
6.2.1 Manual unsubscriptions management
You can decide manually to send or not send newsletters to a single Contact, Account and/or Lead ...
6.2.2 Requirements and settings for use of the Newsletter module
For correct use of the Newsletter module the following requirements must be met, or the following...
6.2.3 Newsletter Configuration (SMTP)
From Settings > Other Settings, is possible to access the newsletter configuration page, which al...
6.3 SMS Module
vtenext can be enabled to send SMS text messages. To configure the transmission of SMS messages, ...
6.4 FAX Module
vtenext can be enabled to send faxes. To configure the transmission of Fax messages login as an A...
7 Module GDPR
7. vtenext GDPR Web App
The vtenext GDPR APP is a self-service tool for personal data management by customers. To allow ...
7.1 How to create contact campaigns
Requirements:Use vtenext 19.10, making sure the system is configured for sending emails 1) First...
7.2 The App in detail
Process start emailA pre-compiled email template introduces the requirement to confirm your choic...
8 Inventory: products, services and price books
8 Inventory: products, services and price books
To manage the sales process via vtenext, first you must define the products/services catalogue, t...
8.1.1 Products bundle
You can create and manage product bundles by defining parent-child type inter-product relationshi...
8.1.2 Configurable products and product variants
From vtenext 20.04 it is possible to manage product variants with the new module Configurable Pro...
8.2 Product Lines
A product Line combines a group of products that meet the same type of needs. In simple terms, a ...
8.3 Services
Like the Products module, designed to distinguish the catalogue of physical products in the inven...
8.4 Price Books
The function of a price book is to collect a set of products whose price changes compared to the ...
8.5 Products and Services Import/ Export
With the export and import functions, you can exchange vtenext data with a large number of third-...
8.6 Inventory : Terms & Conditions
You can reach this option from Settings > Other settings > Inventory: Terms and conditions. It al...
9 Sales: from the potentials to the invoice
9 Sales: from the potentials to invoice
The main modules and processes involved in the pre-sales, sales and after-sales phases are: Le...
9.1 Potentials
A potential is established if there is a real interest in your products/services from both potent...
9.2 Quotes
You can create a new quote through the reports and Add Quote menu from the potential, company or ...
9.3 Sales orders
The potential can be considered as obtained when the order confirmation arrives. The order, howev...
9.3.1 Recurring billing from Sales Order
It is possible to activate the automatic generation of invoices from the sales order through the ...
9.4 Budget
The Potentials module shows information relating to their progress in relation to other linked it...
9.5 Invoices
The billing module is useful for managing the administrative part in vtenext (amounts to be paid,...
9.6 Delivery Notes
The Delivery Notes module is used to manage transport documents and is the last step in the sales...
10 After-sales: trouble tickets and activity tracking
10 After-sales: trouble tickets and activity tracking
The after-sales phase is focused on customer support and requires: Managing any problems or cu...
10.1 Trouble Tickets
A ticket applies across different areas: in HelpDesk it is considered as a request by the client,...
10.1.1 Service channels
The tickets can mainly come from three different communication channels: Phone: the client calls...
10.2 Timecards
It is possible to associate resolution actions with the tickets. This is a second level of detail...
10.3 SLA
The Service Level Agreement defines the level of efficiency that a company is committed to mainta...
10.3.1 SLA configuration
To configure the SLA module, access the SLA.config.php file in the subfolder where the CRM module...
10.4 Activity tracking
Tracking is useful for always storing and monitoring the time invested on your customers for any ...
10.5 Services Contract
In vtenext there is the SERVICE CONTRACTS module dedicated to the management of a service sold to...
10.6 Installations
Some companies need to associate a specific serial or registration number to a sold product. vten...
10.7 FAQs
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) refers to typical questions relating to the standard scenario, ...
11 Passive cycle: vendors and purchase orders
11 Passive cycle: vendors and purchase orders
vtenext allows you to manage the passive cycle through the modules: Vendors Purchase Orders
11.1 Vendors
In the same way as the Accounts registries, you can enter the vendor data sheets here that contai...
11.2 Purchase Orders
Through Add Purchase Order from the reports menu of the supplier data sheet, you can attach a pre...
12 Projects and orders management
12 Projects and Job Orders management
Project management in vtenext is organised over four modules: Job Orders Projects Project Ta...
12.1 Job Orders
From vtenext 20.04 the new module Job Orders is now available. The module is linked to the Projec...
12.2 Projects
To create a new project, access the module and press the button Key fields: Related t...
12.3 Project Tasks
Operations comprise the internal phases of the planning that, once completed, lead to the conclus...
12.4 Project Milestones and Progress Chart
Project Milestones represent the end points of planning steps. In the graph they are represented ...
12.5 Tickets
A further level of detail, under Project Tasks, relates to tickets.To use tickets as project acti...
13 Reports and charts
13 Reports and charts
Through Reports and Charts, you can examine the data in vtenext and extrapolate them from differe...
13.1 Reports
Reports are organised in folders. You can create new ones and delete them (only empty folders can...
13.2 Charts
Once you have created a report you can generate a chart from it using the Create Graph button. ...
14 PDF Maker
14 PDF Maker
The PDF Maker module allows you to create PDF documents that are generated with the rationale of ...
14.1 Create a PDF template
To create a new template for the PDF Maker module, click on the ADD TEMPLATE key or button on the...
14.1.1 Insert images in PDF
Press the Image button in the editor: URL insert the URL of the image (if alread...
14.1.2 Insert tables in PDF
To create a table in the PDF Maker, simply use the appropriate function in the editor, which is h...
14.2 Products block within PDF templates
For the Quotes, Sales Orders, Purchase Orders and Invoices modules, you can insert the product bl...
14.3 Barcodes
It is possible to insert barcodes inside the template through the "Other information" Tab: It ...
14.5 Export to PDF
To generate a PDF, access the main module registry (e.g.: Quotes) and click the Other button in t...
14.6 Products Images in PDF
In the product block models, you can also add thumbnails related to the images uploaded in the pr...
14.7 Custom Functions in PDF
It is possible to define custom functions for data processing within the PDF Maker. To add a cust...
14.8 PDF file name
In the PDF Maker Settings tab, you can define the name of the output PDF file. This option allows...
14.9 Export/Import PDF Template
You can import or export the templates of the PDF Maker module in XML format using the appropriat...
15 Other Functions
15.1 RSS
It is possible to provide constant and real time updates to all vtenext users through the RSS Fee...
15.2 My Sites
This area allows you to view websites of interest directly on vtenext. The system is also very us...
15.3 License and number of users
The Copyright and the License icon is found on the bottom right-hand corner of all vtenext pages;...
15.4 Synchronizations
From vtenext settings the crm synchronization function can be accessed with other applications. T...
15.5 Recycle Bin
The crm has a module called Recycle bin which allows to restore every removed entity from every m...
15.6 Push Notifications
As soon as the version 23.08 is installed or updated, in the CRM's notification area, you will fi...
15.7 Synchronization with Zapier
Zapier is a product that allows end-users to integrate web applications and automate workflows. I...
15.8 Employees Module
The Employees module allows you to register your employees or co-workers, both internal and exter...
15.9 Klondike Co-Pilot (Your Personal Assistant)
(This plugin is sold separately) Klondike Co-Pilot is an advanced solution that enhances the cap...
16 Hierarchical roles and user profiling
16 Hierarchical roles and user profiling
You can access the Check User Login section using the Settings item, present in the menu of the a...
16.1 Profiles
The profile defines the privileges of a user in regard to access to, and use of, vtenext modules ...
16.1.1 Create new profile
STEP 1: Once on Settings > Profiles, press New Profile: STEP 2: in the configuration window fo...
16.2 Roles
Roles underpin the entire security system, each of which is based on a profile. The administrator...
16.3 Users
From Settings > Users you can create and manage users, which are displayed in a list on the main ...
16.3.1 How to replace one user with another
In a company, it can happen that a colleague decides to change jobs and therefore no longer be pa...
16.4 Groups
Groups are effective tools for bringing together users who belong to the same team. They are used...
16.5 Sharing Access
vtenext allows you to set the access privileges of the Roles, defining whether the content of the...
16.5.1 Global Access Rules
The first thing to define is the Sharing Access rule for each of the modules. With what degree of...
16.5.2 Custom Rules
At the bottom of the Sharing Access panel, you can create exceptions to the permissions that you ...
16.6 Access Field
The available function is used to control the visibility of the fields in the various modules on ...
16.7 Advanced Sharing Access
This allows you to extend data access permissions for a user on a specific module, based on rules...
16.8 Audit Trails
The Audit Trails function allows the system administrator to know what a user has done in vtenext...
16.9 User Login History
As a vtenext administrator, you can monitor access to the system and view the history of each use...
16.10 Check User Login
Again, as an administrator user, you can view failed login attempts for each user and if they hav...
17 vtenext customization: advanced settings
17 vtenext customization: advanced settings
Customisation features are very important because they guarantee the use of vtenext for a wide ra...
17.1 Process Manager
The Process Manager is the tool that makes it possible to manage processes within a company, inte...
17.2 Workflow
The Workflow tool was replaced by the module processes (Process Manager). It is possible to see a...
17.3 Status Manager
This tool makes it possible to implement flow logics in the management of information through the...
17.4 Conditionals
Conditionals allow you to define special permissions to access one or more fields of the same mod...
17.5 Wizard Creator
The "Wizard Creator" function allows the administrator to create guided procedures (called wizard...
17.6 Modules Creator
This tool allows for the autonomous creation of entire modules integrated perfectly within the st...
17.6.1 Create new module
STEP 1: Module informationThe explanation of the individual entries can be found next to the fiel...
17.6.2 Other functions on modules
Unistall, import, export Uninstall the module: it will no longer be usable and the...
17.6.3 Import new language pack
The module manager allows you to import a new language package. The procedure below sets out the ...
17.7 Layout editor
From Settings > Business Process Manager > Module name (es. Accounts) is possible to access to La...
17.7.1 BUTTON field in vtenext
The button field, present in SETTINGS > MODULE MANAGER > MODULE NAME > LAYOUT EDITOR, allows us t...
17.7.2 Modules Manager and Layout Editor
The Modules Manager allows for the activation and deactivation of all modules within the CRM, b...
17.8 Standard Picklist Editor
It allows you to modify the content of Picklists, adding or modifying the values present, and ass...
17.9 Multilingual Picklist Editor
It is necessary to configure multi-language drop-down menus when you have users accessing vtenext...
17.10 Linked picklist editor
Configuring Linked Picklist fields means establishing a dependency between the values of two drop...
17.11 Encrypted Field Editor
The encrypted field editor allows you to protect the content of a field by means of an access pas...
17.12 Menu Settings
This allows you to choose the main modules, and the order of items, of your CRM, which will be ...
17.13 List view colours
Allows for the application of custom colours of views by list, or related list, based on the valu...
17.14 Field Formulas
Field Formulas are custom fields that handle simple calculations and generate the result directly...
17.15 Mail Converter
The Mail Converter is a tool that allows you to read one or more mailboxes and, when a condition ...
17.16 Data Import
This tool makes it possible to import data in vte (if the installation is on-site) from an extern...
17.17 Klondike A.I. connector
From vtenext 20.04 in settings is available the new additional plug in Klondike AI. It allows to ...
18 Other vtenext Settings
18 Other vtenext Settings
You can define further settings within vtenext: Template email Webforms Webform with GDPR fi...
18.1 Template email
As for the newsletter module, the admin user will be able to access to the email template editor....
18.2 Webforms
Through the vtenext Webforms tool, you can create a web form to be inserted within your site, for...
18.2.1 Webform with GDPR fields
GDPR fields have been enabled inside the webforms from version 18.12 onwards. For example, you ca...
18.3 Customer Portal - Business Portal
It's possible to configure the functions of your customer portal through the 'Customer Portal' se...
18.3.1 Enabling the customer portal for a user
Only contacts present in vtenext can be enabled for the Customer Portal. Within the individual co...
18.3.2 Customer Portal Interface
INTERFACE VERSION 1 Once they have entered their login details, your customer can first enter a ...
18.3.3 GDPR module settings
For privacy management, you can customise certain configurations, the templates proposed for comm...
18.4 Account Details
In Company Details you can specify the details of your company. This information can then be r...
18.4.1 Logos and Backgrounds
In Settings, you will also find the section for 'Logos,' which allows us to change both the logos...
18.5 Server SoftPhone Settings
vtenext can be integrated with Asterisk, an open source telephone PBX application that allows you...
18.6 LDAP
You can configure the LDAP server data in vtenext to synchronise user passwords.For configuration...
18.7 Currencies
It is possible to manage different types of currencies in the event there are users who have to d...
18.8 Tax Calculation
You can set the tax items to be used on Quotes, Orders, Invoices and Delivery Notes. Negative ...
18.9 Proxy Server
If your company is using a proxy server to access the Internet, you can use the Proxy Server Sett...
18.10 Internal REST Webservice Methods
These Web services allow you to do HTTP requests to the specified endpoints (VTE_URL/restapi/v1/v...