The purpose of this article is to explain why the DotActiv software might go into offline mode. We also offer you solutions to help you troubleshoot this issue. Why DotActiv Goes Into Offline Mode When your edition of the DotActiv software goes into an offline mode, it is usually confirmed…
The purpose of this article is to provide you with a step-by-step guide to classifying products to apply category management principles when creating a planogram. We also unpack the importance of the Display Hierarchy. Want to know more about product classifications? Read this article on the DotActiv blog here. Product…
The purpose of this article is to provide you with a step-by-step guide to using the tasks graph found in Activ8 software. Finding The Task Graph Once you have logged in to Activ8, click on the ‘Workflow’ tab in the left-hand panel and select ‘Tasks’. The task graph will automatically…
The purpose of this article is to explain the differences between Microsoft Access and SQL Server. We also explain why DotActiv no longer uses Microsoft Access. Key Differences Microsoft Access and Microsoft SQL Server are both database applications. The major difference between the two is in how the software is…
The purpose of this article is to provide you with an easy-to-follow process to generate or run and edit a custom report built in the DotActiv software. Once you have created a custom report, you and your colleagues can reuse the report template. The report template will be saved as…
The purpose of this article is to provide you with a clear step-by-step process to creating a custom report in the DotActiv software. Custom Report creates a standard report template that can be used by multiple shelf planners. This ensures consistency and efficiency as the same report can be used…
The purpose of this article is to provide you with a step-by-step guide to using the task filtering function in Activ8 software. We explain how you can add and save a filter. Finding The Tasks Filtering Function After opening Activ8, click on the ‘Workflow’ section in the left-hand panel. From…
The purpose of this article is to provide you with a step-by-step guide to searching for open tasks in Activ8 software. Once you have logged in to Activ8, click on the ‘Workflow’ section in the left-hand panel. From the drop-down menu, select ‘Tasks’. Next, use the search bar in the…
The purpose of this article is to help guide you on how to get started with creating your own projects within Activ8 software. Project Management is a useful tool that allows you to manage, own, track and plan your current and future projects. You can keep track of the project…
The purpose of this article is to explain how you can log a software bug or request a new feature from within Activ8 software. You can also use this feature to log a support ticket. Logging A Bug Or Feature After opening Activ8, navigate to ‘Activ8 Support’ in the left-hand…