{"id":12562,"date":"2022-02-23T19:47:57","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T00:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/?p=12562"},"modified":"2025-12-27T15:07:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T20:07:15","slug":"how-is-4-5-different-from-3-5","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/knowledge-base\/how-is-4-5-different-from-3-5\/","title":{"rendered":"3.5 vs 4.X"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you curious about what new features Artisan 4.X has that 3.5 doesn&#8217;t? Read on to find out more. View visual\/screenshot comparisons <strong><a href=\"#artisan-screenshots\">here<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For our Artisan POS 3.5 Knowledge Base, <a href=\"https:\/\/kb3.certek.com\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>View the latest 4.X features by visiting the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/article-categories\/whats-new\/\"><strong>What&#8217;s New<\/strong><\/a>&#8221; category.<\/p>\n<p><strong>System Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A new SQL database engine, PostgreSQL, is even more secure and robust than 3.5&#8217;s Fox Pro database.<\/li>\n<li>Completely re-written from the ground up\u00a0in Java for Mac and\/or PC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A whole new look, but the same easy feel.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Runs natively on Mac operating system.<\/li>\n<li>Share data between Mac &amp; PC. For example, you can have a PC for your register and a &#8220;Mac in the back.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Support for laptops if they have Windows 10 or better or Mac OS X Yosemite or Mavericks.<\/li>\n<li>Support for tablets (running Windows 10 or better), such as the Microsoft Surface tablet, which can be used for sales, inventory counting, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artisantablet.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12627 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artisantablet.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"644\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artisantablet.png 3000w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artisantablet-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artisantablet-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artisantablet-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artisantablet-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artisantablet-2048x1229.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">iPad<\/span> devices are not supported with the full application but may eventually have companion apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Screens &amp; Record Editing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multiple screens for everything. For example, have PO open, start a sale, and switch between the two seamlessly through the &#8220;<strong>Open Screens<\/strong>&#8221; list. <em>(View the following .gif image to see it in action)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/switch-screens.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12608 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/switch-screens.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"758\" height=\"490\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Configure record lists. Add\/remove\/rearrange columns and control widths.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h53_06.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12613 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h53_06.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"741\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h53_06.png 1050w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h53_06-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h53_06-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h53_06-768x425.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Easily save these column layouts with the fields you want to include and exclude.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h53_32.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12614 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h53_32.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"485\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h53_32.png 595w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h53_32-300x241.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Record screens have tabs for easier access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h57_13-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12792 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h57_13-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"659\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h57_13-1.png 659w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_09h57_13-1-300x89.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>While 3.5&#8217;s screen was &#8220;fixed&#8221; and couldn&#8217;t be expanded, you can easily expand 4.6&#8217;s screen to whatever size you see fit. Adaptive screens allow more information as the window size increases.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>New feature, the Sales Order, is created on the cash register New Sale\/Order screen, as shown below<\/li>\n<li>The Quick Pick is easily accessible from the Sales Screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_14h00_04.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12815\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_14h00_04.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"923\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_14h00_04.png 923w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_14h00_04-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_14h00_04-768x527.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Common tasks, such as return to vendor, are easily completed on the Sale&#8217;s screen.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_14h05_44.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12817 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_14h05_44.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"280\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>General<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Toolbar buttons allow quick access to popular functions. Add or remove toolbar buttons if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h16_59.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12624\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h16_59.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1125\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h16_59.png 1125w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h16_59-300x19.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h16_59-1024x64.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h16_59-768x48.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create your own profile with your layout preferences for similar stations, such as multiple registers or office stations.<\/li>\n<li>Save your favorite font types and sizes. This is great for users who require different settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, one cashier wants to view Artisan with bigger fonts, while another cashier wants to view Artisan with smaller fonts.<\/p>\n<p>Ex. Cashier 1&#8217;s Fonts:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h07_56.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12619\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h07_56.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1150\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h07_56.png 1150w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h07_56-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h07_56-1024x646.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h07_56-768x485.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ex. Cashier 2&#8217;s Fonts:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h09_21.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12620\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h09_21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1150\" height=\"726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h09_21.png 1150w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h09_21-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h09_21-1024x646.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h09_21-768x485.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Switch between a &#8220;<strong>Windows view<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>Mac view<\/strong>&#8221; of the program.<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited bar codes per item.<\/li>\n<li>Product pictures on sales and purchase order screens for product validation up-sell.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<strong>Quick Discount Buttons<\/strong>&#8221; let you apply discounts to orders within seconds. Configure whatever discount you want (as a fraction or a decimal). Add up to six discount buttons on the Sales Screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h19_33.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12625 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h19_33.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"94\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remote Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Utilize our Cloud 2.0 software to keep you up and running during power outages, sidewalk sales, trade shows, and other remote events where your network access is limited.<\/li>\n<li>Works great for stores with multiple locations or for those work away from the main store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/new_cloud-mb.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12833 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/new_cloud-mb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/new_cloud-mb.png 493w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/new_cloud-mb-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Customer Facing Display<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customers can see their order in real-time as it&#8217;s being rung up, including tax, discounts, credits, total, and change due.<\/li>\n<li>Display images for each product on the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Create your own custom &#8220;Welcome&#8221; and &#8220;Thank You&#8221; messages.<\/li>\n<li>Include multiple images and .gifs (moving images) on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_13h54_54.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12812 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_13h54_54-1024x480.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"940\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_13h54_54-1024x480.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_13h54_54-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_13h54_54-768x360.png 768w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_13h54_54-1536x720.png 1536w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_13h54_54.png 1919w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Records<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bulk changes allow you to change multiple items at the same time, such as price, vendor, category, weight and measurements, and much more.<\/li>\n<li>Most lists have the &#8220;<strong>Power Search<\/strong>&#8221; feature, which lets you narrow down your search even further with advanced filters. Search by almost any field. Save these searches to use them elsewhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h15_21.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12623 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h15_21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"559\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h15_21.png 559w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h15_21-300x247.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Inventory<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physically count inventory within Artisan.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_14h20_37.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12830\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_14h20_37.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"841\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_14h20_37.png 841w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_14h20_37-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-25_14h20_37-768x494.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scan the items or manually type the quantities.<\/li>\n<li>Print tally sheets from the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Payment Processing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4.6 is not limited to one processor. There are multiple options available, such as DataCap&#8217;s NETePay, DC Direct, and more.<\/li>\n<li>DataCap&#8217;s online portal lets you see an overview of transactions, such as date processed and the amount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Week to week overview with daily total:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_12h46_02.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12684 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_12h46_02.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"715\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_12h46_02.png 901w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_12h46_02-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_12h46_02-768x653.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Details (click to enlarge):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_12h38_05.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12687 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_12h38_05.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1845\" height=\"895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_12h38_05.png 1845w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_12h38_05-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_12h38_05-1024x497.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_12h38_05-768x373.png 768w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_12h38_05-1536x745.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1845px) 100vw, 1845px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Online Store<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Artisan 4.6 supports your own webstore through our Internet Store Interface.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Create your own Shopify or WooCommerce store (or if you already have one, easily link it to Artisan).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/internet-store.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12649 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/internet-store.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"743\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/internet-store.png 1235w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/internet-store-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/internet-store-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/internet-store-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload your catalog of products (including product variants) onto your webstore with detailed descriptions and images.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Filter your catalog with categories that you create in Artisan.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Add &#8220;related products&#8221; recommended to customers to catch their eye as they shop.<\/li>\n<li>As customers place orders, your Artisan QOH will be adjusted.<\/li>\n<li>Make products only available on your website, on Artisan, or both.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Set aside a quantity of product(s) you don&#8217;t want to include in your Internet store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New built-in reports, such as in-depth sales summary reports, merchandising reports, customer reports, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h50_13.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12634 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h50_13.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h50_13.png 265w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h50_13-248x300.png 248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For more advanced users and developers, utilize the built-in Report Designer to edit and create your own reports, sales slips, and custom forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Powerful security controls, at least double the amount from 3.5. Set authorization levels for users, allowing you to determine approval settings throughout the program.<\/li>\n<li>For enhanced security, set passwords to log into accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Audit logs for everything (customer records, item records, etc). Know who changed what, when, and where.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h55_35.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12635 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h55_35.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"544\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h55_35.png 544w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-24_10h55_35-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our SQL database, PostgreSQL, is very secure.<\/li>\n<li>We also ensure your data is secure by assigning each of your computers\/stations a unique license key. Because of this, Artisan data cannot be stolen from your store and accessed from another computer outside of your list of assigned computers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Little Changes, Big Difference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many Artisan components are easier and smoother than before. There are hundreds of improvements, so we&#8217;ve condensed this list as much as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Directly import and export Excel data.<\/li>\n<li>Email reports and receipts from Artisan.<\/li>\n<li>Product variants are easier to create and edit.<\/li>\n<li>Add a logo to your sale&#8217;s receipts in just a few clicks.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize the calendar picker to select dates.<\/li>\n<li>Cash rounding for Canadian users.<\/li>\n<li>Straightforward interface &#8211; everything is laid out in an obvious, easy to access manner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>What New Features Are on the Horizon?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full support for modern PDTs (Portable Data Terminals). We&#8217;re working hard to completely support this technology as soon as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Support for BigCommerce, a popular online store solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is NOT supported?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>LIFO (last in, first out) and Average Cost Accounting Models. 4.X utilizes FIFO instead.<\/li>\n<li>PC Charge! as payment processor.<\/li>\n<li>Support for older devices such as serial receipt printers, parallel cash drawers, and older PDTs.<\/li>\n<li>Generic Text driver for receipt printers. They must have a real driver installed above generic text.<\/li>\n<li>LBX, AFD, and RTF Forms (Labels, Receipts, POs&#8230;)<\/li>\n<li>Putting non-existent items on sales<\/li>\n<li>Stamps.com integration<\/li>\n<li>Rectangular size-based pricing charts<\/li>\n<li>PayLink Payment S\/W<\/li>\n<li>Quicken interchange account format<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a id=\"artisan-screenshots\"><\/a>Visual Comparisons<\/h2>\n<p><em>Click on the image to enlarge if necessary.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>3.5 Main Menu<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h09_18.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12571\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h09_18.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1362\" height=\"997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h09_18.png 1362w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h09_18-300x220.png 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href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h14_08.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12574\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h14_08.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1362\" height=\"997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h14_08.png 1362w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h14_08-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h14_08-1024x750.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h14_08-768x562.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1362px) 100vw, 1362px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4.6 Sale Screen<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h15_22.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12575\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h15_22.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1211\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h15_22.png 1211w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h15_22-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h15_22-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h15_22-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1211px) 100vw, 1211px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finalize Sale Screen 3.5<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h16_57.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12576\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h16_57.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1362\" height=\"997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h16_57.png 1362w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h16_57-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h16_57-1024x750.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h16_57-768x562.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1362px) 100vw, 1362px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finalize Sale Screen 4.6<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h17_26.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12577\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h17_26.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1211\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h17_26.png 1211w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h17_26-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h17_26-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h17_26-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1211px) 100vw, 1211px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Item Records List 3.5<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h18_27.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12578\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h18_27.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1362\" height=\"997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h18_27.png 1362w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h18_27-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h18_27-1024x750.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h18_27-768x562.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1362px) 100vw, 1362px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Item Records List 4.6<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h19_06.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12579\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h19_06.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1211\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h19_06.png 1211w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h19_06-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h19_06-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h19_06-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1211px) 100vw, 1211px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Item Record Screen 3.5<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h19_54.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12580\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h19_54.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1362\" height=\"997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h19_54.png 1362w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h19_54-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h19_54-1024x750.png 1024w, https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h19_54-768x562.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1362px) 100vw, 1362px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Item Record Screen 4.6<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h21_48.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12581\" src=\"https:\/\/certek.com\/kb4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-23_15h21_48.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1211\" 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