DBA Manufacturing Software – Online Help & Documentation
Welcome to the DBA Manufacturing Software Online Help Center, your comprehensive resource for learning, implementing, and using DBA Manufacturing Software.
Our online documentation includes visual manufacturing infographics, step-by-step user guides, instructional videos, and technical references to help you understand system features, manage daily operations, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
Whether you're implementing DBA Manufacturing for the first time, learning a new workflow, or looking for help with a specific screen, you'll find the resources you need.
Explore the Online Documentation
Use the navigation panel on the left to browse documentation by subject, or use the search feature to find information about specific screens, functions, and manufacturing processes.
Our documentation provides several ways to learn:
▪Infographic User Guide – Illustrated manufacturing workflows that help you visualize how DBA functions and processes work together.
▪Workflow Guides – Detailed instructions covering sales orders, inventory control, Demand Driven MRP, purchasing, shop control, and product costing.
▪Training Guide and Videos – Structured learning activities, written instructions, and instructional videos for new and existing users.
▪Screen Help (F1) – Context-sensitive help available directly from within DBA Manufacturing by pressing the F1 key.
▪Startup Guide – Step-by-step implementation instructions to help configure your system and prepare for live operations.
▪Technical Guides – Instructions for software installation, updates, database backup and restore, data imports, and system administration.
▪Conversion Guides – Resources for transitioning from DBA Classic or converting from Legacy Financials.
Infographic User Guide
The DBA Manufacturing Infographic User Guide provides a visual approach to understanding manufacturing workflows and how different functions work together within DBA Manufacturing Software.
Through illustrated process diagrams and easy-to-follow explanations, these infographics help users visualize the relationships between sales orders, material requirements planning (MRP), purchasing, production, inventory control, and product costing.
The Infographic User Guide complements our detailed workflow guides, screen help, and training videos by providing a convenient visual reference for understanding manufacturing operations.
View the Infographic User Guide (PDF)
Manufacturing Workflow Guides
Our Workflow Guides explain how DBA Manufacturing integrates the essential functions of a manufacturing business into a coordinated, demand-driven system.
These guides provide detailed explanations and step-by-step procedures covering:
•Bill of Manufacturing – Product structures, components, routings, and work centers.
•Inventory Control – Stock quantities, locations, receipts, transfers, and inventory accuracy.
•Sales Orders – Customer order management, shipment targets, and demand planning.
•Custom Manufacturing – Custom-to-order and engineer-to-order production.
•Demand Driven MRP – Material requirements planning, strategic inventory, and production priorities.
•Purchasing – Supplier management, purchase orders, receipts, and invoicing.
•Shop Control – Work center scheduling, production jobs, and shop floor activities.
•Product Costing – Material, labor, overhead, work in process (WIP), and manufacturing costs.
•Financial Transfer – Transferring manufacturing accounting information to external financial systems.
These guides help users understand both individual system functions and how they work together to improve manufacturing efficiency and achieve reliable customer deliveries.
Training and Startup Resources
The Training Guide provides a structured learning experience combining written instructions, instructional videos, and hands-on practice using the DBA Sample Company.
Training activities are organized in a recommended sequence to help new users become familiar with system features and everyday manufacturing operations.
The Startup Guide provides step-by-step instructions for implementing DBA Manufacturing Software. Used alongside the built-in Startup Wizard, it guides new customers through system configuration, training, operational rehearsals, and preparation for live production.
These resources are valuable for new implementations, employee training, and existing customers who want to improve their system knowledge.
Technical Documentation
Our Technical Guides provide resources for IT personnel, system administrators, and users responsible for maintaining DBA Manufacturing Software.
Available technical documentation includes:
•Installation / Update Guide – Server and workstation installation, program updates, database backup and restore, Training Company installation, and server migration.
•Data Import Guide – Instructions for importing and updating customers, suppliers, stock items, MRP settings, pricing, and Bills of Manufacturing using CSV files.
•Data Dictionary – Database table and field references for custom reporting and read-only data extraction.
Conversion Guides
Our Conversion Guides provide instructions for customers transitioning from older DBA systems or changing their financial accounting configuration.
•DBA Classic Conversion Guide – Explains the differences between DBA Classic and DBA Manufacturing, available data transfer methods, and implementation requirements.
•Legacy Financials Conversion Guide – Explains how existing customers can transition from DBA Legacy Financials to an external financial accounting system.
Printable PDF User Guides
All major DBA Manufacturing user guides are available in downloadable PDF format for convenient offline viewing, printing, and reference.
We recommend using the online documentation whenever possible because it includes integrated training videos, links between related topics, and searchable instructions that are not available in the printable guides.
Select from the PDF guides listed below to view or download the documentation you need.
Infographic Guide
Technical Guides
Workflow Guides
User Guides
Manufacturing Efficiency Guide
