Frequently asked questions
Is there a hosted version?
Section titled “Is there a hosted version?”No. dmsforall is software that you run on your own server. The project offers no hosted service and no paid edition. The licence is MIT.
What does it cost?
Section titled “What does it cost?”The software is free under the MIT licence. Your costs are the server, the domain name, the TLS certificate, the backups and your time.
Which languages does the interface use?
Section titled “Which languages does the interface use?”French, German and Italian. The documentation is in English.
Can several garages use one installation?
Section titled “Can several garages use one installation?”Yes. Each garage is a tenant, with its own data, separated by row-level security. Each garage has its own users and sites.
Does it support my accounting software?
Section titled “Does it support my accounting software?”The accounting export is available for WinBIZ only. Other formats, such as Bexio, Abacus, Banana and generic CSV, are not available in this version.
Does it send SMS?
Section titled “Does it send SMS?”No. SMS is defined in the data model, but no SMS provider is connected in this version. Reminders are sent by e-mail.
Does it read bank statements?
Section titled “Does it read bank statements?”No. Bank statement reconciliation (camt.054) is not available in this version.
Can I see the margin on each part?
Section titled “Can I see the margin on each part?”Not reliably. Stock valuation by FIFO is decided but not yet implemented.
Can I import the data of my current software?
Section titled “Can I import the data of my current software?”Yes, from Microsoft Access and dBase/FoxPro archives. The import has been tested with archives exported from Auto-i. Not affiliated with Auto-i. See Import data.
Is it legally compliant in Switzerland?
Section titled “Is it legally compliant in Switzerland?”dmsforall is built for Swiss law and VAT, with QR-bill invoices and amounts in centimes. The project gives no legal or tax guarantee. Have a fiduciary check your invoices, your VAT and your exports before you rely on them.
Where are my data stored?
Section titled “Where are my data stored?”On the server that you run. dmsforall does not send data to the project or to a third party. Where that server is located is your choice.
Is there a demo?
Section titled “Is there a demo?”For a developer, pnpm db:seed loads a demo garage on a development database. See Contributing. The demo accounts are not created in production.
Does it work on a tablet or a phone?
Section titled “Does it work on a tablet or a phone?”The interface runs in a browser. It has density settings for office screens, tablets and the appointment and time clocking screens.
Can I change the theme?
Section titled “Can I change the theme?”Yes. The light and dark themes are available in the interface. The choice is stored in the browser of each device.
How do I update to a new version?
Section titled “How do I update to a new version?”Follow Upgrade dmsforall.