El Dorado 7 Offers Functionality
Designed for Utility Billing
Enjoy the newly designed El Dorado utility billing solution with proven reliability; generate accurate utility bills through a robust set of features. Version 7 is more functional, easier to use, navigate providing instant access to each function, related tasks, improved menus with big “easy” buttons, and more. El Dorado version 7 works with all 32 and 64 bit Windows Professional versions of Windows 7, Vista and backwards compatibility to Windows XP.
Online Bill Payment. Now you can accept electronic check, ACH and credit card payments online. Utility bills are posted online and sent to your customers email. “Pay Now” functionality allows for fast easy, secure payment processing. – Saves time saves money.
Online Customer Care Portal. A 24/7 easy to use, secure online portal that allows your customers to view current and historical utility bills, make and schedule payments, update contact information and issue service requests. – Reduces customer inquiries and improves customer satisfaction.
Enjoy the newly designed look of El Dorado with proven easier to use interface. Quick launch features and navigation, instant access to each billing step, help files, big “easy” buttons, and the new flowchart page.
Multi-user system access. Share common customer records, payment information and system reporting among multiple people in your organization. – Now multiple people in your organization have access to the billing system.
Reduce Printing - Take advantage of print to Adobe® PDF print to electronic files eliminates hard copy printing reports, service work orders, and statements – saves paper, improves record keeping.
Send E-mail Messages - Outlook® E-mail integration allows you to send e-mail messages directly from the account manager. Store each account’s email address in the new email address field. Attach statements, account records, service work orders and send electronically. Saves time and money.
Industry Specific Reports - Integrated reports module provides over 20 predefined reports that provide in-depth business analytics at a click of a button. Export and customize data through the Microsoft Excel reporting tool. Easily save reports as electronic Adobe PDF®, Microsoft Excel® or Word® documents for archiving.
Handheld Data Collector - Automate meter readings with digital key pad device. Electronic upload - eliminates duplicate entry, entry errors, saves time and money*.
Auto Date Selection - with new redesigned screens it is now easier to enter readings, calculate bills, print statements, and create shut off notices.
Improved Shut-off Notices using integrated wizard tool and auto date selection our new streamlined layout makes it easier to create shut office notices, door hangers and discontinuance of service reports.
Service Work Orders - Create, log and track open work orders. Generated form includes technician repair notes, customer details and parts information fields. Print, email or fax. Report tracks all open work orders.
Miscellaneous Charges or Credits - Assign global or individual charges to your customer accounts. Apply one time or re-occurring fees like special assessments, hookup, reactivation fees or credits for deposit refunds.
Account Record Log - Track history of service work orders, account notes, customer reminders all from a single location, share and store customer information among all El Dorado system users.
Remote Access - Provides access to your PC by Creative Technologies technician or your personnel. Integrated remote access tool provides complete access to the El Dorado billing application and your PC from anywhere are anytime**.
Integrated Help Manual - Quick easy access to all your questions with detailed description with an integrated electronic product manual. Our help manual allows you to take full advantage of the El Dorado system features.
Spanish Language Support - Prints utility bills in Spanish for selected accounts, all fields on the statement are automatically converted from English to Spanish.
Auto Backup and Archiving - Keeps multiple copies of your database, rates, and company information. Auto backup provides full proof data protection for easy restore when you need it.
* Requires optional meter reading device
** Remote access software license is limited to Creative Technologies personnel, additional software license required when used for personal use.
El Dorado’s Integrated Solution
System Design Framework
The El Dorado billing system is built on an open architecture framework with a modular design. Each billing and customer management function is designed around a common database structure. This module design provides flexibility in adding new features, functionality, expanding system capacity while eliminating product obsolesce.
