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Specialist software is available to cater for the unique requirements of most businesses but whatever the nature of business, the core accounting requirements remain much the same.

Take advantage of the Sage 50 Accounts Developers Programme and you can seamlessly integrate your applications with the UK’s most popular PC-based accounting package.


Sage Data Objects - the toolkit for Sage 50 Accounts Developers

If you want to integrate your applications with Sage 50 Accounts, you need Sage Data Objects.

Sage Data Objects is a 32-Bit ActiveX .DLL (Dynamic Link Library), and is compatible with many programming environments, including Microsoft® Visual Basic, Visual C++ and Borland Delphi.

Sage Data Objects exposes objects, properties and methods associated with the data management functions of the software, to deliver an easy to use, high-level interface to Sage 50 Accounts data.

For example, the Sales Record data object has methods to Find, Edit and Update a customer record, and properties to expose the Name, Credit Limit, and Balance.

Supplied on CD and using a dedicated website, Sage Data Objects is complemented by help and sample code, allowing you to quickly embed Sage 50 Accounts business functionality into your applications.


Sage Developer Support

Sage Developer Services provide telephone support during office hours. Expert technicians with a thorough knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts and Sage Data Objects are available to answer your queries.

The Sage developers' community website, provides a host of support options, including access to the latest news, knowledgebase materials and downloads.


Sage Additions - market your product to a wider audience

Sage Additions is an online directory of third party applications, which integrate with Sage products. Sage Additions allows potential, as well as existing Sage customers to quickly identify a product which caters for the specific requirements of their business for example retail, manufacturing or construction.

Sage Additions advertising provides you with a unique revenue-generating opportunity, and also makes you eligible to take part in other Sage sales and marketing activities for example exhibitions and seminars.


Can anyone join?

Introduced as a value-added opportunity for Sage 50 Accounts resellers and independent software developers, the Sage Developers’ Programme also recognises the increasing demands of the Sage 50 Accounts customer. Sage welcomes any application for membership from those who have the necessary in-house development skills and resources.

For further information on Sage Developers & Sage Add-ons Programme, please visit the website.



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