Frequently Asked Questions
Who is using DotNetInvoice?
DotNetInvoice was originally released in April 2005 and is used by hundreds of clients worldwide. Version 2.5 was released in February of 2009.
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Do I need any special programming knowledge to use DotNetInvoice?
You do not need to be a programmer to run the package. If you plan to customize the look and feel, some ASP or ASP.NET
experience would be helpful.
Installation requires basic technical knowledge such as how to FTP files and execute scripts
against a SQL Server database. Installation services are available (see the
purchase page
for pricing).
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What language is it written in and is source code included?
DotNetInvoice is available in VB.NET and C#. And yes, full source code is included.
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What currencies does DotNetInvoice support?
DotNetInvoice supports the following countries and currencies: Australia (AUD), Canada (CAD), China (CNY), Great Britain (GBP),
India (INR), Ireland (EUR), Japan (JPY), New Zealand (NZD), USA (USD). Currencies can be added by any .NET developer.
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Is the price a one-time fee?
Yes. It also includes 1 year of support and upgrades.
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What is the annual price for support & upgrades?
The first year of support and upgrades is included in the purchase price, after that it's $79/year.
You can continue using the product after your support contract has expired, but you will not receive support or product upgrades.
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I have my own credit card merchant account. Can I integrate my merchant gateway into your product?
Yes, there is a payment object that handles the interfaces with our 4 supported payment gateways. A .NET developer can easily extend this class to interface with your merchant account, or
we can do it for you (for a limited time) for $199. Email
support@dotnetinvoice.com for more information.
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What are the server requirements?
The software requires a Windows server running IIS (Internet Information Server) and
.NET Framework 2.0 or
.NET Framework 3.5.
It also requires a SQL Server database: SQL Server 2008, 2005, 2000, or SQL Express.
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Does DotNetInvoice run in medium trust mode?
Yes, DotNetInvoice supports medium trust mode.
DotNetInvoice is compatible with nearly every Windows shared hosting service on the market, but here are a few we've found that are incompatible:
1and1Hosting, NetworkSolutions, Web.com, m6.net, GoDaddy Shared Hosting (Dedicated Servers OK).
If you are looking for a web host be sure to visit our hosting partners page:
DotNetInvoice Hosting Partners.
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How will the software be delivered?
As soon as payment is received, you will receive an automated email with a download link.
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Can I hire your team to make customizations to DotNetInvoice?
We perform customizations at the rate of $125/hour, but if you need a feature we can include in a future release we offer a substantial discount.
Customizations are based on the availability of our developers.
Contact us today about your customization needs.
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