This integration allows the Microcat EPC Web application to interact with Autoline Point-of-sale.
Franchises available as at 03/03/2025. Basically any franchise that Microcat supports can be integrated with Autoline with some small development.
NZ
Hyundai
Nissan
Kia
Australia
Hyundai
Nissan
Honda
Items this integration provides
- Vehicle VIN number can be sent from the Autoline WIP to Microcat.
- Parts added in Microcat can be transferred to the Autoline WIP.
- Microcat can show the DMS Pricing, Bin location & Stock On Hand
- You can search an Autoline Part Number from Microcat
The integration requires
1) - Microcat DMSi app to be installed and configured on the users PC. https://learnsystime.auxosoftware.com/en/support/solutions/articles/51000456592-microcat-dmsi-installation-setup
2) - Autoline Microcat Terminal configuration
https://learnsystime.auxosoftware.com/en/support/solutions/articles/51000456600-microcat-autoline-terminal-configuration
3) - Microcat EPC configuration
https://learnsystime.auxosoftware.com/en/support/solutions/articles/51000456602-microcat-epc-interface-configuration
4) - Network connectivity on the Port defined in the setup from the Autoline server to the users PC (Default 1997)
https://learnsystime.auxosoftware.com/en/support/solutions/articles/51000456608-microcat-network-connectivity
Sending the VIN from Autoline to Microcat.
- Within the Autoline POS Screen – Select the MS Company of the Microcat you are using (HY in this case) - Click the EPC Icon
The Status should change to Waiting for Data (If it doesn't there is a connectivity / setup issue)
- In the bottom left corner of the Microcat Web Page, an icon is present the icon will turn green when Microcat and DMS are connected successfully.
- If a Vehicle is loaded on the WIP then the VIN will be transferred to EPC
- Clicking Yes to this will load the vehicle into Microcat.
- Also the Account / Customer information from the WIP will also be transferred.
This is visible from the Orders Tab in Microcat
Sending parts from Microcat to Autoline
- Ensure you have the EPC open in POS
- Select the parts in Microcat. Add them to the order.
- Go to the cart – Click Finalise Order
- Select Transfer
- Click Finalise to DMS
- The Parts will be added to the WIP
Microcat Pricing Display Selection
DMS Pricing / Quantity / Bin Location
Ensure the POS WIP is Waiting for data
An additional tab will be displayed in Microcat
Searching for an Autoline Part from Microcat
Ensure the POS WIP is Waiting for data
A popup will be displayed with the information
Trouble Shooting
https://learnsystime.auxosoftware.com/en/support/solutions/articles/51000456797-microcat-epc-trouble-shooting