If you end up with a red circle slash though your application icon after updating Blinkbid, it’s because you’re using an older version of Mac OS X.
The fix is simple. Go to your Applications > Blinkbid folder and delete …
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Templates
To create a new job template from the estimate for invoice you are working on, or to access an existing template, choose the appropriate item under the Job menu in the Estimate or Invoice window.
Note that templates only store …
Edit Job Number
To edit a job number choose the Edit Job Number under the Job menu.
Fonts Look Funny
If you’ve upgraded your operating system on the Mac and you find that the Blinkbid fonts look funny or distorted, it’s because the “Verdana” font is disabled. To workaround this problem you just need to enable it. To enable it:
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Installing Blinkbid for Use on a Multi-User Computer
Blinkbid is typically installed as a single user application. To install on a computer with multi-users and logins, move the entire Blinkbid folder from the Applications folder to the Shared folder in the Users folder.
Be aware that dragging the …
Labels, Email Lists and Exporting Contacts
Blinkbid can print labels, export an email list or export a vCard of all or selected contacts. To get started navigate to the Address Book in the sidebar and then click on the Expanded View button. You’ll encounter the phrase …
Finding Contacts
Seek the people you wish to find so that you may work with them. The Open Job window only searches in the Contact, Client and Job Number field. If you need a more comprehensive search in all the fields of …
Terms & Conditions
The T&Cs or Terms and Conditions is a very long legal document to protect yourself and annoy your client. Blinkbid has a few standard ones available from within the software that you can use. And we’re always adding more which …
Custom Usage License
Although the Blinkbid Usage license builder is a fabulous tool, you may have a more complicated operation that requires some high priced lawyer banter. To enter your own, custom usage license, click on the the Custom Usage License in the …
Tax and Agent Rate
There are two places to enter your tax information. The first is in the sidebar in Tax and Agents rate section. The entries here only affect new jobs that have not been created yet. If you find yourself with an …