Do you want to keep track of who is logging in and out of Tabs3 Connect, who is getting locked out due to failed login attempts, or who is downloading documents and attachments? The Tabs3 Connect Access Log in System Configuration (View | Log Files | Tabs3 Connect Access Log) contains all of this information! Each Log In, Log Out, Lock Out, and Download entry contains the date and time of the logged item, the User ID of the user who performed the action, and the IP address of the device where the action was performed. Additionally, the download path for documents and attachments is included.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your Tabs3 Software consultant, call Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
When you’re not at the office and you need to record the time you spent on a matter or a cost you incurred, what do you do? Why, log into Tabs3 Connect on your phone or tablet, of course!
Tabs3 Connect makes it easy to enter fees and costs for a client even when you’re not at the office. No more writing notes on scraps of paper that can get lost, or in an app amidst a bunch of other notes. You can use your phone to enter fees and costs directly into Tabs3 Connect from anywhere and at any time!
To add a new Fee or Cost via Tabs3 Connect
- Log into Tabs3 Connect by visiting Tabs3Connect.com.
- Tap the
(Fees) icon to open the New Fee page or the 
(Costs) icon to open the New Cost page. - Enter a Client ID, Date, Tcode, Description, and more.
- Tap the Save button, and the fee or cost entry is immediately available in Tabs3 Software back at the office!
Changing Your Start Page
Want to make entering fees even easier? Set up Tabs3 Connect to open to a new fee as soon as you log 
in.
To set Tabs3 Connect to open to a new fee
- Open System Configuration.
- From the File menu, point to Open and select Users.
- Select the desired User ID.
- Click the Tabs3 Connect Settings button.
- Select a Default Start Page of New Fee.
- Click OK.
- Press Ctrl+S.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your Tabs3 Software consultant, call Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
Want to know if Platinum is right for your firm? Try out Tabs3 Platinum risk free for 30 days! This offer allows you to use all of the Platinum features with your own data for 30 days before determining whether Platinum will be a permanent upgrade.
Key features in the Platinum software include:
- Tabs3 Connect – Tabs3 Connect provides secure access to Tabs3 Billing and PracticeMaster anywhere you can connect to the Internet using smartphones, tablets, and computers away from the office. Enter fees and costs, browse client and contact information, see calendar events, receive eNotes and alarm notifications, and more!
- Tabs3 Billing and PracticeMaster Accelerators – Accelerators run on the server, helping to minimize both the amount of data transferred across the network and the amount of data processed on the workstation. This means that the performance of generating reports and statements is dramatically improved.
- Transaction Processing and Auto-Recovery – Transaction Processing ensures that database transactions complete successfully, guaranteeing that the database remains in a consistent, reliable state. If an interruption during a process such as update statements occurs, Auto-Recovery “rolls back” the database to its previous state before the database transaction began, saving you from an entire system restore.
- Accelerated Filtering and Column Sorting – PracticeMaster filters and column sorting are processed at the server, similar to the PracticeMaster accelerator, which improves the speed at which lists are displayed.
- eNote – PracticeMaster eNote provides an intra-office way to quickly communicate by blending the best features of instant messaging and email. Send a quick message, or attach a PracticeMaster file such as a calendar or journal record for review. If you don’t want to be bothered, you can even set your status to “Do Not Disturb.”
- HotBackup – With HotBackup, you can back up your data while others are actively using the software and maintain up to 198 backups in the location of your choosing. You can schedule data to be backed up automatically for the days and times of your choosing and designate one or more email addresses to be notified of successful and/or failed HotBackups.
- Historic Accounts Receivable Reports – The Detail and Summary Accounts Receivable Reports include a Print Historic A/R option in Platinum systems that will print accounts receivable balances as of a specific date. This option calculates the A/R based on records present in Tabs3, effectively showing what the A/R would have been on the given date, assuming no records have been deleted or modified. (Note: Keep in mind that although the calculated A/R will be correct based on records currently in the software, it is possible that these may not match an A/R Report run on the original date if any transactions were deleted, statements unbilled or backdated, payments reversed, write offs reversed, or any integrity check errors are present.)
- Accounts Receivable by Timekeeper Report – The Accounts Receivable by Timekeeper Report prints a list of clients with fees due for each working timekeeper, making it easy for individual timekeepers to see which clients owe money for work they performed. This report is different from other receivable reports because it allows you to filter clients by including only those clients that the timekeeper worked on, a particularly nice feature for larger firms.
- Enhanced Detail Accounts Receivable Report – The Detail Accounts Receivable Report offers the option to include a breakdown of fees by timekeeper, and costs by cost type. When this option is enabled, each timekeeper with outstanding fees is displayed on a separate row with an aging breakdown, and outstanding costs are grouped by cost type with an aging breakdown.
For more information on the 30-day trial offer, visit Knowledge Base Article R11261, “Platinum Net 30 Trial Plan,” and then contact your local consultant or contact our Sales Department at 402-419-2200 to take advantage of this great offer!
Did you know that you can change how Tabs3 Connect appears on your Smartphone, tablet, or computer? By changing a Tabs3 Connect setting, you can make the most of the space available. Changing the setting is easy – simply tap or click the 
icon and select Use Phone Layout. Enabling the Phone Layout option uses smaller icons and shows only the most pertinent information for what you are working on in order to save space. Want to change back to the full view? Tap or click the icon and select Use Full Layout.
Furthermore, the following options in Tabs3 Connect are dependent upon whether you are using the Full Layout or Phone Layout:
Calendar View
- When using Full Layout and reviewing calendar entries, you can change your view between the Calendar and Agenda views.
- When using Phone Layout, you must view your calendar entries using Agenda view.
Logging Out
- When using Full Layout, you can log out either by tapping Logout in the upper-right corner, or by tapping or clicking the icon and selecting Logout.
- When using the Phone Layout, you must log out by tapping or clicking the icon and selecting Logout.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your Tabs3 Software consultant, call Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
Did you know that you can download and view documents for any of your clients from your phone, tablet, or laptop? You can download linked documents that are in PracticeMaster’s Document Management file or email attachments that are in the Journal file.
After logging in to Tabs3 Connect, open Matter Manager to access a client’s documents. Select the desired client and then do one of the following:
- Click Documents to see a list of document management records. Click a record to see more information and to access a link to download the file. (Note: To open a linked document, the location of the file must be a UNC path rather than a mapped drive.)
- Click Journal to see a list of journal records. Click an email record with an attachment to see more information and to access a link to download the attached file.
Tabs3 Connect lets you control who has access to documents. Only the users who have Tabs3 Connect access AND who belong to an access profile that specifically grants rights in System Configuration to Download Files via Tabs3 Connect can download linked files and email attachments (Access Profile | PM tab | File Information | Download Files via Tabs3 Connect). Furthermore, every downloaded file from Tabs3 Connect is logged in the Tabs3 Connect Access Log, thus allowing you to see exactly which documents have been downloaded by which users.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your consultant, call Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
Have you checked out Tabs3 Connect yet? Tabs3 Connect is a Platinum feature that provides access to Tabs3 and PracticeMaster anywhere you can connect to the Internet, and it’s easy to navigate. Simply browse to Tabs3Connect.com and log in to access your data!
A – You can access Matter Manager, Clients, Contacts, Calendar, Costs, Fees, and Recap of Hours from the home page and from the toolbar at the top of each page.
B – Use the timer feature to start, pause, and resume a timer, and to see a list of current timers. Timers can optionally be converted to fees.
C – The Alarm icon shows how many alarms are past due, the eNote icon shows how many unread eNotes you have received, and the ? (Help) icon opens a menu with the following options: Help, Privacy Policy, Administration, Contact Us, Use Full/Phone Layout, Disable Text Macros, and Logout.
D – Use Matter Manager to access your client and contact information via the All Activity, Billing Summary, Calendar, Contacts, Costs, Documents, Fees, Journal, Phone and Email, and More Files buttons.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your consultant, call Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
Time is money, and how long it takes for your firm to complete tasks affects the bottom line. So how will Platinum software speed things up for your firm?
- Report processing speed is increased by 10 to 30 times or more.
- Filtering and column sorting are done at the server, sending only records that have been pre-filtered and pre-sorted to the workstation. Because of this, QuickViews and use of the Search Box are also faster in Platinum.
- The amount of data processed on the workstation is minimized, thereby also minimizing the amount of data transferred across the network.
- Tabs3 Billing and PracticeMaster Data File Integrity Checks are processed at the server. Rather than having to read and validate all of the records from a file, the workstation only receives the results of this process.
- Tabs3 Billing and PracticeMaster Dashboard data is also processed at the server, which reduces network traffic and increases the responsiveness and refresh capabilities of the widgets.
For more information about Platinum Accelerators, see Knowledge Base Article R11182, “Tabs3 and PracticeMaster Accelerators.” For more information about Platinum features, see Knowledge Base Article R11379, “Platinum Overview.” If you have any questions regarding Platinum features, contact your local consultant, or call Technical Support at (402) 419-2210.
Whether you’ve just upgraded to Platinum, or you’ve had Platinum for a while and just haven’t started using Tabs3 Connect yet, one of your first questions may be how to set up Tabs3 Connect.
To get started, Tabs3 Connect is first enabled at the firm level (Platinum | Tabs3 Connect Administration), and then individually for each user via System Configuration. With Tabs3 Connect, you can specify which users can access the firm’s Tabs3 data on their internet-enabled device. If not everyone in the office needs to use Tabs3 Connect, you can provide access to only those users who do.
To enable Tabs3 Connect for a user
- In System Configuration, from the File menu, point to Open and select Users.
- Select the User ID for which you want to provide Tabs3 Connect access.
- In the Options section, select the Allow access via Tabs3 Connect check box.
- Click the Tabs3 Connect Settings button.
- In the Feature Access Section, select whether the user should have access to Billing and PracticeMaster or Billing only.
- In the Login Address field, enter the user’s email address if not present.
- In the Password field, enter a password that is between 8 and 20 characters long. The password must contain at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one number.
- In the Confirm Password field, reenter the password.
- Select the Fee Timekeeper that will be assigned by default to new fee transactions in Tabs3 Connect for this user.
- Optionally select to Hide Timekeeper Field On Form.
- Optionally change the Default Start Page and Text Macros Default.
- Click OK.
- Press Ctrl+S to save the user settings.
Once Tabs3 Connect has been set up in System Configuration, open your browser and log on to Tabs3Connect.com to start using it immediately! You’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your consultant, call Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
We added a brand new synchronization option for the Microsoft 365 Exchange Connector. This new feature is specifically designed to simplify the setup and improve the reliability when synchronizing with Exchange Online / Microsoft 365. This new synchronization option provides the following advantages:
- PracticeMaster (via the Exchange Connector) integrates directly with the Exchange Online server:
- Outlook does not need to be present on the file server or even the workstation in order to synchronize events, tasks, or contacts with PracticeMaster.
- Changes made in the web-based Outlook 365 will be synchronized automatically to PracticeMaster.
- Once enabled, the Exchange Connector has full rights to all of the accounts on the Exchange Online server (including future accounts) for the purposes of synchronizing records.
- Since the Exchange Connector has rights to edit all users’ accounts, calendar entries made for other users in PracticeMaster are synchronized automatically instead of waiting for the next periodic synchronization.
- Periodic synchronization occurs at the server, thereby reducing network traffic.
- The Exchange Connector performs a single periodic synchronization for all users, ensuring that everyone is up-to-date.
Additionally, using the Exchange Connector with an Exchange Online / Microsoft 365 server provides the following advantages over other types of Exchange servers:
- There is no need to configure a separate Windows user or mailbox for the Exchange Connector.
- Outlook does not need to be installed at the file server.
- Changes made to calendar records in Tabs3 Connect are automatically synchronized to the Exchange server instead of waiting for the next periodic synchronization.
- Event, task, and contact information entered in the web browser version of Outlook 365 is automatically synchronized to PracticeMaster.
For more information on the Microsoft 365 Exchange Online, see Knowledge Base R11898, “Configuring the PracticeMaster Platinum Exchange Connector for Exchange Online / Microsoft 365.” For more information about Platinum features, see Knowledge Base Article R11379, “Platinum Overview.” If you have any questions regarding Platinum features, contact your local consultant, or call Technical Support at (402) 419-2210.
You meet up with a client away from the office, they want to write a check for what they owe, but you don’t have the balance due with you. What do you do? Simply log into Tabs3 Connect, and have the amount in a matter of seconds!
With Tabs3 Connect, you can use the Matter Manager to see exactly how much your client owes. Matter Manager’s Billing Summary provides client-specific information that includes the current amount due, work-in-process fees and costs, aged balances, and more. Make sure you’re not fumbling for a figure, or having to call the office. Accessing Tabs3 Connect is quick, easy, and secure!
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your consultant, call Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
You’re away from the office and need to review an email that was sent regarding a client, but trying to find it in Outlook on your phone or tablet can be cumbersome and time consuming. Tabs3 Connect can get you what you need faster!
Emails that have been journaled to PracticeMaster and assigned to a client are all easily accessed in one place – the Matter Manager. Tabs3 Connect provides access to the Matter Manager from any browser and from wherever you are, be it court, an outside business meeting, lunch, or your favorite vacation spot. Simply log in to Tabs3 Connect and click the 
icon to open the Matter Manager. Select the Client ID, and then click the Journal button. You can now see and search all items that were journaled for this client, including email journal records.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your consultant, call Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
Just getting started with Tabs3 Connect, or simply want additional information? There are several resources to provide you with all of the tools you need to know about Tabs3 Connect!
Quick Guide
At only eleven pages, the Tabs3 Connect Quick Guide is a quick but essential read when you want to know how to use Tabs3 Connect. The Tabs3 Connect Quick Guide provides information on getting started, logging in to Tabs3 Connect, the difference between the full site and phone site, accessing and entering data, and logging out. The Tabs3 Connect Quick Guide can be accessed via Knowledge Base Article R11500, “Tabs3 Connect Quick Guide.”
Knowledge Base
In addition to the Tabs3 Connect Quick Guide, the Knowledge Base also provides the following articles about Tabs3 Connect:
- R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect,” provides an overview of Tabs3 Connect features as well as information on how to access it.
- R11613, “Tabs3 Connect FAQ,” provides answers to frequently asked questions.
- R11762, “Troubleshooting Tabs3 Connect,” provides troubleshooting information for Tabs3 Connect.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
If you haven’t reviewed your HotBackup schedule, notification preferences, and storage settings in a while, now is a great time to do it! These settings can all be accessed in System Configuration via the Platinum | Platinum Server Configuration menu options, and are summarized below. Although the built-in data recovery that Platinum’s Transaction Processing provides in the event of interruption minimizes data loss, HotBackup helps minimize the amount of data you will have to reenter in the event a restore becomes necessary.
HotBackup Schedule
Do you have regular HotBackups scheduled throughout the day? When scheduling HotBackups, keep in mind that users do not have to exit the software.
A schedule can be added or edited via the HotBackup Schedule tab in the Platinum Server Configuration window.
HotBackup Folder
Where are your HotBackups stored, and how many do you keep? We recommend storing your HotBackups outside of the Tabs3 Software directory. When first setting up your HotBackup preferences, we provide a default storage threshold of four recent and two archive HotBackups. This means that a total of six HotBackups are stored at any given time. When deciding how many to keep, remember that you can store up to 198 HotBackups, provided enough space is available.
Storage settings can be updated via the HotBackup Folder tab.
Notification Center
How will you know if something happens and a HotBackup fails? Setting up a notification when a HotBackup fails helps give you peace of mind. You can set up the notification to send to one or more addresses. This helps ensure that all parties who need to know are notified. Notifications are not limited to just failures; you can also set up notifications to be sent for successful HotBackups, if desired.
Once you have this in place, it’s a good idea to regularly verify the current recipients. If you’ve switched IT companies, and/or someone is no longer employed, you may be sending failure messages to an email address that is no longer checked.
Note: Outgoing Email Configuration settings (Settings | Outgoing Email Configuration) must be set up before HotBackup notifications can be added.
Notifications can be added, edited, or deleted via the Notification Center tab.
Don’t let your HotBackup preferences become dated! Review these settings regularly to make sure you have everything in place should a restore become necessary.
For more information about Platinum features, see Knowledge Base Article R11379, “Platinum Overview.” If you have any questions regarding Platinum features, contact your local consultant, or contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210.
Did you know that Tabs3 Connect takes advantage of existing security features for Tabs3 Billing and PracticeMaster? Not only does user access to Tabs3 Software data follow the same rules regardless of how you are accessing it, Tabs3 Connect provides even more control!
- Access Profiles control who has access to the various software systems, programs, and functions in Tabs3 Billing, PracticeMaster, and Tabs3 Connect.
- Assigning timekeepers to a user login via User Configuration allows users to see only the associated timekeeper records they need in data entry windows and reports. Assigned timekeepers apply to Tabs3 Billing, PracticeMaster, and Tabs3 Connect.
- Secure clients are still secure. Only those users assigned to a secure client can view client information in Tabs3 Billing, PracticeMaster, and Tabs3 Connect.
- Documents can only be downloaded by those users set up with the access right to Download Files via Tabs3 Connect (System Configuration | Access Profile | PM tab | File Information | Download Files via Tabs3 Connect).
For an added level of control, you can monitor who is accessing Tabs3 Connect. The Tabs3 Connect Access Log tracks the following information:
- Each time a user logs in to Tabs3 Connect
- Each time a user logs out of Tabs3 Connect
- Each time a user is locked out due to five unsuccessful login attempts
- Each time a user downloads a document or attachment via Tabs3 Connect
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
When a document needs to be reviewed, how is it passed around the office? Is it printed and handed out, or maybe sent via email to everyone for commentary? There is an easier way – use eNotify to send everyone a link to the PracticeMaster record!
How does eNotify work? By clicking the eNotify 
button when viewing any PracticeMaster record (e.g., document 
management, calendar, client, fee, journal, etc.), a new Send eNote window is displayed that includes some basic information regarding the linked record, depending on the file from which it was created. The Send eNote window also automatically contains a link to the record. This feature provides a simple way to notify other users of additions or changes to their PracticeMaster records (e.g., address changes, rescheduled meetings, newly scheduled events or tasks, etc.).
When the recipient views the eNote, a link at the bottom of the eNote window can be used to open the referenced record. In the opened record, all fields will be available for review.
eNotify has several other uses, such as making attorneys aware of a new client by eNotifying them with a link to the new client record, or eNotifying a group of users regarding a change in the location, date, or time of a calendar event that is moments away. Using eNotify in these situations can make users aware of changes that they might otherwise find out about too late if they depend solely on email for communication.
eNotify is a fast and easy way to notify users of changes and additions to the PracticeMaster files. Making eNotify part of your daily routine can guarantee that everyone is in the know!
For more information about Platinum features, see Knowledge Base Article R11379, “Platinum Overview.” If you have any questions regarding Platinum features, contact your local consultant, or contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210.
You can now use a timer in Tabs3 Connect! Timers are shared between Tabs3 Connect and PracticeMaster, letting you seamlessly add and edit timers whether you’re in the office or on the go. The timer can be accessed at the top of the Tabs3 Connect window. The timer will continue to track your time even if the browser window closes.
- Tap
to start a new timer. - Tap
resume a paused timer. - Tap
to pause a timer. - Tap
to see a list of current timers, and optionally convert timers to fees.
Note: This feature is available in Version 2021 (Build 20.5) and later.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
Did you know that text macros can be used in Tabs3 Connect? Text macros are used to help speed up data entry by maintaining a list of Macro IDs that expand out to full words or phrases when typed. For example, entering “PNG” may expand out to “plea of not guilty,” or “ATT” may expand to “attended.” Keep in mind that although macros can be used in Tabs3 Connect, they must still be added and modified in Tabs3 Billing or PracticeMaster.
To enable text macros in Tabs3 Connect for this session, simply open Tabs3 Connect, click the 
button, and then select Enable Text Macros. If text macros are enabled and you prefer to disable them for this session, select Disable Text Macros instead. You can also specify the default setting in System Configuration for each user. This means that the setting you select will be the default every time you log in to Tabs3Connect.com.
To set the default behavior for text macros in Tabs3 Connect
- Open System Configuration.
- From the File menu, point to Open and select Users.
- Select the desired User ID.
- Click the Tabs3 Connect Settings button.
- In the Text Macros Default field, select On or Off.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
With Tabs3 Connect, you can see your entire firm’s calendar, not just your appointments, wherever you are. Because Tabs3 Connect accesses the PracticeMaster calendar back at the office, you can schedule meetings while you’re away, link them to a specific client and matter, and include other people from your office. When others add something to the calendar, you can see it right away from your tablet or smartphone. You can even view your active alarms in Tabs3 Connect to make sure you don’t miss an appointment or critical task.
Tabs3 Connect can optimize your calendar layout based on your device’s available screen space. When viewing the calendar on your smartphone, use the Phone Layout to see entries using the Agenda or Task List view. When viewing the calendar on your tablet or computer, use the Full Layout to see entries using the Agenda, Task List, or Calendar view. The layout can be toggled by clicking the 
icon in the upper-right corner of the web page.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
In Version 19, Tabs3 Connect has been updated with a cleaner, more modern look, including new icons, a new font, and updated colors. The icons are very similar to those in Tabs3 and PracticeMaster that you are already familiar with, and all of the pages now use the Open Sans web font to provide a consistent look between devices and improve readability.
In addition to this graphical makeover, Tabs3 Connect has received a few enhancements to its features.
- A graphical Recap of Hours window was added, which includes Daily, Weekly, and Monthly options. This graph allows you to easily see total hours and amounts, broken down by billable and non-billable fees.
- If Tabs3 archive records are converted to PracticeMaster as archived fee and cost records, the archived fee records can now be viewed in Tabs3 Connect. Keep in mind that these transactions cannot be edited or deleted. To configure this in PracticeMaster, select the Convert Tabs3 archive records to PracticeMaster fee and cost records check box in the Synchronize PM and Tabs3/TAS program (Maintenance | Integration | Synchronize PM and Tabs3 / TAS).
- Searching now behaves like PracticeMaster when searching for multiple words. For example, searching for “DEPOSITION SMITH” now finds occurrences of “Deposition of John Smith,” whereas before it did not. This improved searching applies to the search box on all List pages, the Matter Manager, and all lookup windows.
- Easily add fees for any timekeeper using the new Timekeeper field. The Timekeeper field can optionally be shown on the Fee Entry window for each user via the User file in System Configuration (File | Open | User | Tabs3 Connect Settings | Fee Timekeeper check box).
- Added a new drop-down button in the Fee List to display fees for other timekeepers.
- The Tcode field on Fee and Cost entry windows now defaults to the last used tcode.
- Added the Bill Code field to the Fee and Cost entry windows, allowing users to override the default billable or printable status. This field is only shown for users with Detail Entry Mode access rights in Tabs3.
- Changes to the Start Time field on the Calendar entry window now automatically adjust the End Time field to preserve the duration, just like in PracticeMaster.
To access the new look and features, update to Version 19!
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
Want to know if Platinum is right for your firm? Try out the Tabs3 and PracticeMaster Platinum software risk free for 30 days! This offer allows you to use all of the Platinum features with your own data for 30 days before determining whether Platinum will be a permanent upgrade.
Key features in the Platinum software include:
- Tabs3 Connect – Tabs3 Connect provides secure access to Tabs3 Billing and PracticeMaster anywhere you can connect to the Internet using smartphones, tablets, and computers away from the office. Enter fees and costs, browse client and contact information, see calendar events, receive eNotes and alarm notifications, and more!
- HotBackup – With HotBackup, you can back up your data while others are actively using the software, and maintain up to 198 backups in the location of your choosing. You can schedule data to be backed up automatically for the days and times of your choosing, and designate one or more e-mail addresses to be notified of successful and/or failed HotBackups.
- Transaction Processing and Auto-Recovery – Transaction Processing ensures that database transactions complete successfully, guaranteeing that the database remains in a consistent, reliable state. If an interruption in the network occurs, Auto-Recovery “rolls back” the database to its previous state before the database transaction began, saving you from an entire system restore.
- Tabs3 Billing and PracticeMaster Accelerators – Accelerators run on the server, helping to minimize both the amount of data transferred across the network and the amount of data processed on the workstation. This means that the performance of generating reports and statements is dramatically improved.
- Accelerated Filtering and Column Sorting – PracticeMaster filters and column sorting are processed at the server, similar to the PracticeMaster accelerator, which improves the speed at which lists are displayed.
- eNote – PracticeMaster eNote provides an intra-office way to quickly communicate by blending the best features of instant messaging and e-mail. Send a quick message, or attach a PracticeMaster file such as a calendar or journal record for review. If you don’t want to be bothered, you can even set your status to “Do Not Disturb.”
- Exchange Connector – If your firm uses Microsoft® Exchange, the PracticeMaster Exchange Connector can provide a direct link between the Platinum Server and the Exchange Server. Set up a single administrative user with rights to all calendars and contacts, and information can be synchronized between servers instead of users.
- Lockout Notification/Log Off Users – The Conflicting Activities window includes two buttons: a Notify button and a Log Off Users button. The Notify button informs logged in users that a lockout has been initiated, requesting they save their work and log off. The Log Off Users button is a way to safely log users out of the software. This button informs users that they will be logged out of the software after a specified amount of time, and provides the reason why they are being logged off.
- Accounts Receivable by Timekeeper Report – The Accounts Receivable by Timekeeper Report prints a list of clients with fees due for each working timekeeper, making it easy for individual timekeepers to see which clients owe money for work they performed. This report is different from other receivable reports because it allows you to filter clients by including only those clients that the timekeeper worked on, a particularly nice feature for larger firms.
- Enhanced Detail Accounts Receivable Report – The Detail Accounts Receivable Report offers the option to include a breakdown of fees by timekeeper, and costs by cost type. When this option is enabled, each timekeeper with outstanding fees is displayed on a separate row with an aging breakdown, and outstanding costs are grouped by cost type with an aging breakdown.
For more information on the 30 day trial offer, visit Knowledge Base Article R11261, “Platinum Version Net 30 Trial Plan,” and then contact your local consultant or contact our Sales Department at 402-419-2200 to take advantage of this great offer!
Did you know that you can purchase a Tabs3 Connect subscription even if your firm doesn’t use both Tabs3 Billing Platinum and PracticeMaster Platinum?
- With a Tabs3 Connect Billing subscription, you can view clients, add and edit fees and costs, and view a Billing Summary for your clients.
- With a Tabs3 Connect PracticeMaster subscription, you have access to the same files as the Billing subscription with the exception of the Billing Summary. You can also access Journal records, Area of Practice records, Contacts, Calendar records, and eNotes.
Platinum firms with both Tabs3 and PracticeMaster still receive one Tabs3 Connect user with each PracticeMaster user they purchase and can access all of the great features of Tabs3 Connect.
Make sure you are taking full advantage of mobile access to Tabs3 and/or PracticeMaster via Tabs3 Connect! For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your reseller and consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
Did you know that you can access your client’s billing summary, documents, journal records, and Area of Practice (AOP) files via Tabs3 Connect? You probably already know that you can easily access client, contact, fee, cost, and calendar information from the standard Tabs3 Connect links as well as from within the Tabs3 Connect Matter Manager, but the Matter Manager provides access to much more.
From the Tabs3 Connect Matter Manager:
- Tap Billing Summary to quickly see how much your client currently has due, what the current
work-in-process amount is, when and how much their last payment was, and more. - Tap Documents to view a list of documents. Tap a document to see the entire document record, including a hyperlink you can click on to download the document to your device.
- Tap Journal to see all of your client’s journal items – including all e-mails that have been journaled by you or others in the office.
- Tap More Files to open any of your client’s Area of Practice files. Simply tap the desired Area of Practice file you want to review.
Tabs3 Connect goes beyond accessing simple client and contact information, and it’s more than just a quick way to enter fees, costs, and calendar entries. Take advantage of the Matter Manager in Tabs3 Connect while you’re out of the office to get all of the information you need, when you need it.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your reseller and consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
Tabs3 Connect allows you to work away from the office, while your data stays at the office. We know your data contains sensitive information, and we designed Tabs3 Connect with your security in mind. Tabs3 Connect is an internet-based application that accesses the data on your server at your office, and displays it on your device via an easy-to-use interface. Your clients’ data is not stored in the cloud, nor on the device you use to access Tabs3 Connect, nor on Tabs3Connect.com, nor on a third-party server.
Tabs3 Connect provides the following security provisions:
- Your firm’s data is not stored on the mobile device.
- Your firm’s data is not stored on Tabs3Connect.com.
- All internet transmissions are SSL encrypted. This is the same kind of data protection that most credit card companies and banking websites use.
- No third party hosting service or cloud storage is required, where your data might be stored in another country and not be protected by U.S. laws.
- Network vulnerability is not affected because no additional Web server needs to be installed or configured, such as Apache or IIS.
- No firewall configuration changes are required for most firms.
- No apps need to be installed on your mobile devices.
- Access rights assigned to users for Tabs3 and PracticeMaster apply to Tabs3 Connect.
- You control which users can use Tabs3 Connect.
- Users are forced to use a strong password for access to Tabs3 Connect.
- To protect your firm from “brute force” attacks, individual e-mail addresses are locked out of Tabs3 Connect for five minutes after five unsuccessful login attempts.
- All logins, logouts, lockouts, and file downloads are automatically logged.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your reseller and consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
From your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, simply log in to Tabs3 Connect to quickly access messages sent via eNote, and even access records that have been eNotified to you.
Once you are logged in to Tabs3 Connect, the 
icon is displayed with a green background that indicates all eNotes have been read, or a 
icon with a silver background, indicating there are new unread eNotes. Both icons indicate the number of eNotes in red that have not been dismissed in your eNote list.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your reseller and consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
We added two great new features to Tabs3 Connect – the ability to stay logged in regardless of inactivity, and the ability to view all Calendar file fields!
- Individual users can now optionally select to stay logged in regardless of the
Automatically log off users after xx minutes of inactivity setting. When logging in to Tabs3 Connect, select the Keep Me Logged in This Session check box to prevent yourself from being logged out due to inactivity. (Note: We recommend that this option not be used on public or mobile devices.) This change is automatic and does not require a software update. - You can now view all calendar fields in Tabs3 Connect, including custom fields. Previously, only the default fields in the Calendar File were accessible via Tabs3 Connect. To view all fields, simply open a Calendar record and click the All Fields button. This change requires downloading and installing the latest software update.
For steps to download and install the latest version of the software, visit Knowledge Base Article R10154, “How to Download Files from Software Technology, Inc.’s Download Pages.”
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your reseller and consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
You know that you can access clients via Tabs3 Connect, but did you know you have access to all fields in the PracticeMaster Client file and links to quickly send an e-mail, make a phone call, or create a fee?
After logging in to Tabs3Connect.com, tap the 
(Client) icon to open the Clients page and see recently accessed clients. You can tap the All button to see a full list of clients.
From the Clients page, tap the client’s e-mail hyperlink to start an e-mail, tap the 
(Fee) icon to enter a fee for the client, or tap the client to open more information in the View Client page.
From the View Client page, you can see the Client ID, Client Name, Work Desc, Address, Contact Name, Phone Numbers, E-mail Address, and Misc Description fields 1-3. Tap the contact hyperlink to view more information on the contact, tap a phone number to make a phone call, tap the e-mail hyperlink to start an e-mail, or tap the (Fee) icon to enter a fee for the client. Want to see more information about the client? Tap the All Fields button to see everything from the Client file in PracticeMaster.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your reseller and consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
You may already know that you can securely download PracticeMaster linked files and e-mail attachments onto your Internet-enabled device through Tabs3 Connect, but you may not realize the full potential. E-mails can be journaled to PracticeMaster by all users, which means that you can download e-mail attachments regardless of whose e-mail address received them. This allows you to quickly access information that was sent to any firm member without needing the e-mail to be forwarded to you.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your reseller and consultant, contact Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
Thinking about upgrading to Platinum so that you can take advantage of Tabs3 Connect, but just not sure it’s worth the investment? We sure think it’s great, and so do the firms, resellers, and consultants that are already using Tabs3 Connect. Take a look at what others have to say!
“I was overjoyed to discover that I could enter time from my mobile device having only been able to do so from a fixed location at the office. I recall being at the office until 3 a.m. on a number of occasions entering time. Now, if I want to get up at 3 a.m. or any other time, I can enter time, review my time and use other features that are readily available at my fingertips. It is convenient, user friendly and a relief! I’m still smiling. Thank you Tabs3!”
– Adrian Gibson
Attorney at Callenders & Co
“I use Tabs3 Connect every day in my law firm and I am very pleased with how it’s changed the way I access information out of the office.”
– Blanton O’Neal
Attorney at Hood Law Firm
“I like being able to get contact information for clients and attorneys – it is easy to use – easy to call or email contacts.”
– Angela Berg
Managing Paralegal at Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny
“You’ve heard the expression, ‘Don’t leave home without it.’ Well, that’s how I feel about Tabs3 Connect. When I leave the office, I take my wallet, keys, glasses, and Tabs3 Connect (on my iPad). Tabs3 Connect is so information-rich and easy to use, I have stopped lugging around my laptop for most trips out of the office. I use Tabs3 and PracticeMaster to run my consulting and software sales business, and what better way is there to take this important information on the road with me? With all the great features of the Platinum version, it was really Tabs3 Connect that made me move up to Platinum.”
– Don Grady
Tabs3 Reseller and Consultant at Business Assistants, Inc.
“[Tabs3 Connect] works fine and I really like the program. I don’t use it much on the computer as we have remote access but I sure use it on the iPhone and iPad all the time and it definitely helps me capture time that would otherwise get away.”
– Keith Foster
Attorney at The Foster & Buick Law Group LLC
“Adding Fees using Tabs3 Connect is so easy! This feature has helped me to recoup lost time that I can choose to bill or offer as no-charge to help build good will with my clients. Access to the Matter Manager via Tabs3 Connect has been a life saver on more than one occasion – since I have no support staff I have to be on my toes no matter where I am.Tabs3 Connect allows me to make the most of 10 minute breaks when I’m on-site at another location. And I LOVE having all of my 5,000+ contacts available without having to download them to my phone!”
– Monica D’Amore
Tabs3 Reseller and Consultant at D’Amore Consulting
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your reseller, consultant, or Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
Tabs3 Connect has been around for some time now, but what exactly is Tabs3 Connect, and what can it do for your firm? Tabs3 Connect is a Platinum feature that provides access to Tabs3 and PracticeMaster anywhere you can connect to the Internet. No apps to download, simply go to Tabs3Connect.com and log in using your phone, tablet, laptop, or other internet-enabled device. Access client and contact information, enter fees and costs, use Matter Manager, access your firm’s calendar, receive alarm notifications, send and receive eNotes, and download documents and e-mail attachments via Tabs3 Connect. On smartphones and tablets, you can tap to create a fee, and flick to scroll through a list.
Keeping your data secure is top priority, and Tabs3 Connect was designed to protect attorneys’ sensitive information. The information you access using Tabs3 Connect is secure because it resides at your office, on your computer. It won’t be stored on someone else’s server in the cloud, or on a phone that you might lose. Furthermore, you choose who has access to Tabs3 Connect and who doesn’t, and access profiles affect users logged in to Tabs3 Connect as well. You can even keep track of Tabs3 Connect access and activity by reviewing the Tabs3 Connect Access Log and Tabs3 Connect Log.
If you already have Platinum, take advantage of this great feature and change the way your firm works! Don’t have Platinum yet? Now is a great time to explore the possibilities.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your reseller, consultant, or Technical Support at (402) 419-2210; or, visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.” For more information on all of the great Platinum features, visit Knowledge Base Article R11379, “Platinum Overview.”
Need to jot something down about a matter after meeting with a client? Want to record information about a billable phone call? Find a
great website that applies to a case that you don’t want to lose? All of these can be recorded and associated with the desired matter right away, even when you’re not at your computer. In Tabs3 Connect, not only do you have access to all of your firm’s journal notes, e-mails, phone tasks, time tasks, and research tasks via Matter Manager, but you can also add notes, phone tasks, and research tasks on the go.
Never misplace a note again! From the Matter Manager in Tabs3 Connect, simply tap Journal to see all of the selected client’s journal records, and then tap New to add a new record for the client.
For more information on Tabs3 Connect, contact your reseller, consultant, or Technical Support at (402) 419-2210, or visit Knowledge Base Article R11480, “All About Tabs3 Connect.”
