User Guide
Follow this sequence the first time (and each time you switch workspaces):
Condensed Flow
DB file → Company list → Select/Create company → Add clients → Create invoice → Export PDF → Backup DB.
Step 1: Select or Create a Database File
- On launch, the app prompts you to choose an existing database file or create a new one (on the first lunch create a new one).
- Recommended: Store it somewhere you already back up (e.g. a synced or encrypted folder).
- You can maintain multiple database files (e.g. one per groups of companies).
Step 2: Create (or Pick) a Company
- If the database is new, there are no companies yet.
- Create a company with its identity details (name, tax ID, address, contact, logo).
- If companies already exist, you’ll see a list to choose from.
Step 3: Open a Company context
- Selecting a company “enters” that company context.
- All subsequent actions (clients, invoices) belong to the active company.
- You can exit back to the company selection screen to switch.
Step 4: Manage Company Data
- Adjust company profile (logo, address, tax ID) as needed.
- Specify default values if needed (default Tax value, currency, footer, etc).
- Changes immediately reflect in future invoices.
Step 5: Add / Edit Clients
- Create client records (each company has its own client list).
- Keep client data clean. Updates apply to all client invoices, and new PDFs will have the new info.
Step 6: Create an Invoice
- Create invoice
- Select client
- Add line items (description, quantity, unit price)
- Set tax rate (single global rate for now)
- Pick the invoice status (Draft, Pending, etc)
- (Optional) Add an absolute discount
- (Optional) Add footer
- (Optional) Add notes (not render in the PDF)
- Save / export PDF
Step 7: Export / Distribute
- Generate PDF (saved locally).
- Send manually (email / upload / print).