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JenWestside
Cover User
13 years ago
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Display: Distinguishing Multiple Company Data Files

I frequently run several Company Data Files in a day, I'm sure this isn't unusual. However a number of my companies have very similar names. I was wondering if there is a setting that will change the background colour or change the colour scheme of the Command Centre to make it easier to differentiate between to company files quickly.

 

I am running MYOB AccountRight Plus 2011.

 

Thank you

Jen

"Distinguishing Multiple Company Data Files"

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  • ericm2's avatar
    ericm2
    Experienced User
    5 years ago

    I can't believe this has been going on since 2012 and it's still not implemented.  Surely it cannot be that difficult.

  • Roborigger's avatar
    Roborigger
    5 years ago

    I'm also surprised that this thread has been going since 2012 - any chance of this idea being implemented?!

  • Ursula2's avatar
    Ursula2
    4 years ago

    I was about to post this question. I work in two companies and it would be so much easier if the background colour was different for each company. This would avoid unnecessary mistakes. 

  • PattCon's avatar
    PattCon
    Cover User
    4 years ago

    We would like to have different colours too to make it easier to choose when working between two companies.

     

    Jessie

  • jeffrw's avatar
    jeffrw
    Experienced Cover User
    2 years ago

    Has there been any progress with this request?  To distinguish each company file open to have a different colour scheme?

     

    Jeff

  • Jodi4's avatar
    Jodi4
    2 years ago

    Um.... STILL WAITING!! Seriously guys, pull your fingers out and get this basic need sorted. 😠

  • Earl_HD's avatar
    Earl_HD
    MYOB Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hi ALL,

    Thanks for your suggestions and my apologies for the late response. Currently, MYOB AccountRight does not have a built-in feature that allows you to change the background color or customize the color scheme of the Command Centre to differentiate between company files. However, you can still improve your workflow by using these alternative methods:
     

    Rename Company Files: Consider renaming your company files to make them more distinct. This can be done within MYOB AccountRight itself when you open a company file. Give each file a unique and descriptive name so that it's easier to identify.

    Customize Your File Icons: Depending on your operating system, you may have the option to customize file icons. You can use this feature to assign unique icons to different company files. This can be a visual aid in distinguishing them quickly.

    Create Desktop Shortcuts: Create desktop shortcuts for your frequently used company files. You can then give each shortcut a distinctive name and even assign a different icon to each.

     

    Feel free to post again if you have further queries and one of us will be happy to assist you.
    Regards,
    Earl

  • jess0025's avatar
    jess0025
    7 months ago
    Earl those methods are just not adequate enough to quickly distinguish which company you are working in. I have 4 company files that are open and worked in every day and I have countless times been in the wrong company file searching for an invoice or employee card before realising I'm in the complete wrong company file. Having different colour themes for each company would make it impossible to be in the wrong file and would definitely help with productivity. MYOB users have been requesting customisation of the colour scheme to the Command Centre for such a long time now. It doesnt seem to be an outlandish request so not sure why we can't have this option.