Overview
This user guide provides step-by-step instructions for using BRC Core features in your daily Business Central operations. The guide covers common tasks, workflows, and best practices for each major feature area.
Getting Started
Before using BRC Core features, ensure:
- Your user account has the appropriate permission sets assigned
- Initial configuration has been completed by your administrator
- You understand which features are enabled for your role
Core Feature Areas
BRC Core provides several integrated feature areas that work together to enhance your Business Central experience:
Feature Management
Controls which features are available based on user, company, or custom criteria.
Background Monitor
Monitors and manages job queue entries with automated error handling and notifications.
Currency Exchange Rate Management
Automates currency rate updates from multiple external sources.
Price Book Management
Automated price calculation and materialization system that pre-calculates prices for bulk export to external systems. Supports two calculation modes: Permutation (individual customer calculation) and Batch (grouped calculation for performance at scale). Features zero-downtime recalculation using generation-based result swaps.
Read the complete Price Book guide →
GDPR Management
Handles customer data anonymization and deletion for compliance requirements.
Admin Toolbox
Provides administrative utilities for system diagnostics and management.
Documentation Sections
Getting Started
First-time user guide covering initial access, navigation, and basic operations with BRC Core features.
Daily Operations
Common daily tasks and workflows using BRC Core features for routine business operations.
Advanced Features
Power user features and advanced configuration options for experienced users and administrators.
Price Book
Comprehensive guide to automated price calculation, performance optimization, and external system integration.
User Roles and Permissions
Different user roles have access to different BRC Core features:
End Users
- View monitoring status
- Access feature-controlled functionality
- Basic price and currency information
Administrators
- Full feature configuration
- Background monitor management
- User and permission management
- System diagnostics and tools
Compliance Officers
- GDPR management tools
- Data anonymization controls
- Compliance reporting
Navigation and Access
Finding BRC Core Features
All BRC Core features are accessible through Business Central’s standard search:
- Press Alt+Q to open search
- Type “BRC” to see all available BRC Core features
- Select the desired feature from the search results
Common Search Terms
- “BRC Core Feature Management” - Feature control
- “BRC Core BM Setup” - Background monitor configuration
- “BRC Curr Exch Rate” - Currency rate management
- “BRC Admin Toolbox” - Administrative tools
- “BRC Core GDPR” - Data privacy tools
Role Center Integration
Some BRC Core features integrate with Business Central Role Centers, appearing as:
- Activities tiles for monitoring
- Reports and analytics
- Quick access links
Getting Help
In-Application Help
- Most BRC Core pages include contextual help
- Field descriptions provide guidance on configuration options
- Error messages include actionable guidance
Documentation Resources
- Complete Documentation: https://docs.brightcom.se/sv/Products/BRCCore
- Setup Guides: Reference the Setup section
- Troubleshooting: See Troubleshooting for common issues
Support Channels
- BrightCom Solutions: Technical support and product questions
- Business Central Community: General platform questions and best practices
- System Administrator: Internal configuration and access questions
Best Practices for Users
Daily Operations
- Check Background Monitor status regularly if managing job queues
- Verify currency rates are updating as expected
- Monitor feature availability notifications
Data Management
- Understand GDPR implications before customer data changes
- Follow established procedures for price updates
- Report unusual system behavior to administrators
Security
- Only use features within your assigned role
- Report permission issues to administrators
- Follow company policies for data access and modification
Next Steps
Choose the appropriate section based on your experience level:
- New Users: Start with Getting Started for initial orientation
- Regular Users: Review Daily Operations for common workflows
- Advanced Users: Explore Advanced Features for power user capabilities