What is...

...an invoice data file?
...a timer?
...a format?

Invoice Data File

An invoice data file is where Invoice Builder stores all your data. You can as many invoice data files on your hard drive as you want, but Invoice Builder can only have one open at a time. Invoice Builder comes with a "Sample Invoice Data" file. It contains some sample data to help you get used to Invoice Builder.

Timers

A timer can be used to track the amount of time spent on a project or task. Once you're finished, it is easy to insert the timer data into any invoice. Timers are displayed in the Timer Window. For more information, see "How do I make a new timer?"

Format

A format defines the look of what a created invoice will look like. A "created invoice" is the final output when Invoice Builder merges the invoice data and the Microsoft Word invoice stationery file. The format contains many different options that affect what the invoice will look like. Most importantly, it contains the name of the stationery file that Invoice Builder uses to merge the data. You can have as many formats as you want. Each group or invoice can use a different format. For more information, see "How do I make a new format?"