Additional Topics

This section covers additional features, tips, and topics that don’t fit into other categories but are valuable for getting the most out of MegaPro ERP.

Quick Links

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with keyboard shortcuts.

Global Shortcuts

POS Shortcuts

Customizing Shortcuts

Some shortcuts can be customized:

1. Go to Settings → POS Settings
2. Find keyboard shortcuts section
3. Assign new key combinations

Data Backup

Protect your business data with regular backups.

Manual Backup

Automatic Backups

Configure automated backups:

Restoring Backups

Import and Export

Move data in and out of the system.

Importing Data

Supported Import Types:

• Products
• Contacts (Customers/Suppliers)
• Opening stock
• Price updates

Import Process:

Import Tips:

• Use CSV or Excel format
• Follow exact column headers
• Check date formats
• Remove duplicate entries
• Test with small batch first

Exporting Data

Export data for analysis or migration:

API Integration

Connect MegaPro ERP with external systems.

Enabling API

API Authentication

Use token in request header:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN

Common Endpoints

Multi-Language Support

MegaPro ERP supports multiple languages.

Setting System Language

1. Go to Settings → Business Settings
2. Select default language
3. Save settings

User Language Preference

Each user can set their preferred language:

1. Click profile menu
2. Select language
3. Interface updates immediately

Available Languages

• English
• Spanish
• French
• German
• Arabic (RTL)
• And many more…

Multi-Currency

Handle transactions in different currencies.

Setting Up Currencies

Exchange Rates

• Manual entry of exchange rates
• Automatic updates (if configured)
• Historical rate tracking

Audit Log

Track all system activities.

What’s Logged

• User logins/logouts
• Transaction creation/edits
• Settings changes
• Data exports
• Permission changes

Viewing Audit Log

1. Go to Settings → Audit Log
2. Filter by date, user, or action
3. View details of each entry

Scheduled Tasks (Cron Jobs)

Automate recurring tasks.

Required Cron Entry

* * * * * cd /path-to-your-project && php artisan schedule:run >> /dev/null 2>&1

Scheduled Tasks Include

• Automatic backups
• Email reminders
• Report generation
• Data cleanup
• Stock alerts

White Labeling

Customize branding for your installation.

Customizable Elements

Performance Optimization

Database Optimization

• Regular table optimization
• Remove old logs periodically
• Archive historical data

Caching

Enable caching for better performance:

• Config caching
• Route caching
• View caching
• Query caching

Server Recommendations

Security Best Practices

User Security

1. Strong passwords: Enforce complexity
2. Regular changes: Password expiration
3. 2FA: Enable two-factor authentication
4. Session timeout: Auto-logout after inactivity

System Security

1. HTTPS: Use SSL certificate
2. Updates: Apply security patches
3. Backups: Regular encrypted backups
4. Access control: Principle of least privilege
5. Monitoring: Watch for suspicious activity

Tips and Tricks

Quick Search

Use the global search to find:

• Products by name or SKU
• Customers by name or phone
• Invoices by number
• Any menu item

Favorites

Mark frequently used pages as favorites for quick access from the sidebar.

Dashboard Widgets

Customize your dashboard:

1. Click Customize Dashboard
2. Add/remove/reorder widgets
3. Set widget preferences
4. Save layout

Bulk Actions

Perform actions on multiple items:

1. Select items using checkboxes
2. Use bulk action dropdown
3. Apply action to all selected

Getting Help

Documentation

You’re reading it! Use the search and navigation to find topics.

Support Channels

• Email support
• Community forums
• Knowledge base
• Video tutorials

Reporting Issues

When reporting issues, include:

• Detailed description
• Steps to reproduce
• Screenshots/screen recordings
• Error messages
• Browser and version
• System version