The Users - Defaults preferences are used to set default values for new user accounts. Setting these values here will save some time when creating new users.
General
Use Skype:
Select this check box to use the Skype option in the Users - Other Options preferences for a new user.
Rates
Charge Rate:
Enter the value to use as the default billing rate for new employees. This value displays in the Charge Rate field in the Users - Time/Expense preferences for new users.
Cost Rate:
Enter the value to use as the default cost rate for new employees. This value displays in the Cost Rate field in the Users - Time/Expense preferences for new users.
Cost Rate Multiplier:
Enter the value to be used as the default cost rate multiplier for a new employee. This value displays in the Cost Rate Multiplier field on the Preferences > Users > Time/Expense screen for new users.
DPE Salary:
This value is the default DPE (Direct Personnel Expense) Salary rate for new employees. This value displays in the DPE Salary field in the Users - Time/Expense preferences for new users.
DSE Salary:
This value is the default DSE (Direct Salary Expense) Salary rate for new employees. This value displays in the DSE Salary field in the Users - Time/Expense preferences for new users.
Time prior to event:
For the scheduled events, ArchiOffice Online can notify you about them in the form of alerts that appear at the bottom-right of the screen upon login. Here, you can set a fixed amount of time prior to an event that enables the system to pop up a reminder accordingly. By default, it is set to 15 minutes but can be changed.
Turn off notifications:
You can choose not to get notifications prior to the scheduled events by checking this option.
Button Panel
Save:
Stores your settings.
Help:
Opens the ArchiOffice Online Help in the Preferences section.