[Configuration] Self-Employed Sky

nickylarson2509 Posted messages 77 Status Membre -  
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Hello,
I downloaded the free Ciel Auto-entrepreneur software for Mac and PC.
The software is pretty good, just what I need, but I'm not satisfied with the prints:
I find the logo is way too small.

Is there any way to modify the layout for printing quotes and invoices?

Thank you for your help

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giom67
 
Hello everyone!

As for Ciel Auto Entrepreneur, I personally use it on Mac, but it shouldn't be too different on PC...

To answer the initial question, to change or customize your business documents (invoices and quotes) I go to File > Options > File Printing. In this new window, I click on Configurable Reports, then on Customer Documents.
You will then see on the right panel the "Auto-Entrepreneur Receipt" which is the default file. You just need to double-click on it to customize it as you wish.

Regarding the mention "Prices shown in euros," it is true that it doesn't appear anywhere; I simply added a line of text that therefore prints on all documents (invoices and quotes).

As for importing your company's logo, it must be in .pct format (easily convertible with a photo software, such as Photoshop) to be taken into account by Ciel Auto-Entrepreneur.

Hope I could help you,
See you soon,
Guillaume
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mumu
 
Hi, you seem to be getting the hang of Ciel. Personally, I'm still figuring it out and I've already made mistakes, like accidentally validating an invoice. Apparently, I can't do anything about that now. I wanted to open a new file, but Ciel only allows one!!! Do I need to start over, re-download it? Is there a special forum for us poor users? Thanks
mumu
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roycool
 
Hello,

I need to add 2 things to my invoices and I'm having trouble doing it!

1) In the company title, my email address and my website are missing even though I have indicated them in folder/Settings/company

2) I need to add the simple approval number obtained from the prefecture.

Thank you for your help.
Roycool
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creamel
 
Hi, I’m using Ciel auto-entrepreneur on a Mac and I'm experiencing a lot of bugs. For example, once I've created my invoices or quotes, when I go back to them, the file is empty but it still displays the amount. So I can't see the quote or the invoice. Sometimes a file is also inaccessible and it shows me an error.
I called Ciel to get information about this bug, and they told me it wasn't a bug but since I didn't have support, they couldn't give me an answer.
Has anyone had these issues before? What should I do? Also, regarding the logo, I can't enlarge it and I don't know where to put lines of text that appear on each quote without having to type them every time.

Thanks.
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edouard81
 
Indeed, for me too when I view it as a PDF, it reduces the page and I have hashtags instead of numbers...
I haven't found any solutions!
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edouard81
 
indeed, considering it’s free!!!
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TANTAR
 
Hello, I found out that you have to
1) go to an invoice or quote, whatever you need, then preview, then choose your template and click on modify template (just below).
2) There is a choice of headers (it's up to you to choose),
3) then you can also make your personal modifications, don't worry about the logo at the top of this page,
4) then continue,
5) continue again,
6) you arrive at the template formatting, there you go to page background and click on upload
7) then you look for your image to insert and click on the very small arrow on the right to resize the image, set the new size to about width 250 or less and check the box to keep proportions,
8) then click on the settings tab and modify the alignment (for example, top and right) if that doesn't suit you, keep pressing back until the image is to your liking.

There you go, I hope I've been clear, it took me a while to find but it works.
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edouard81
 
under Windows, we don't have a choice of models...
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ambages
 
and I can't do it under Mac OS X.
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bermanarber
 
Hello.

I am in the same situation... I would really like to be able to change the size of the logo on the quotes/invoices in Ciel Auto-entrepreneur... has anyone managed to do it?
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ISIS 02 Posted messages 5 Status Membre
 
I'm sorry, but I must be useless; I can't find the model choice during the preview??
So I still haven't managed to do it.
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Laetitia
 
Hello, I can't find "choose your model" either

Can you help us? Thank you in advance,
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Stefan
 
I believe that since Ciel offers it for free, they have really limited the options.
I haven't switched yet, but I also use Nego Facturation for almost all my invoices. It allows precise customization of your logo (size and placement) with the mouse and 2 or 3 other nice options.
The big drawback is that it is limited to 5 lines per invoice... Otherwise, you have to buy a paid version for 45 euros.
Compared to the professional versions of Ciel, it's definitely cheaper, but can someone inform me about the differences?
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xb093
 
Me neither, I couldn't find it, I think I'm going to ditch CIEL and move on...
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aranna
 
Hello,

Same here, I've searched high and low to customize the quotes, impossible (restricted version).
The only thing we can do is add some free text (3 lines max, I believe).

I used this method to include the mention "All amounts are expressed in euros."

There you go for the tip.
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wasuuuup
 
nickel!
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zicc
 
The cloud for self-employed individuals does not allow for a satisfactory logo on quotes.
I therefore created a letterhead with my logo at the top left, on which I print my quotes and invoices.
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chaki77 Posted messages 1 Status Membre 1
 
Hello
how to display a country line on the customers' address?
thank you
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steweb33
 
Hello everyone.

I also use this software but I can't seem to cancel an expense that I made twice.
Can someone help me?

Thanks.
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zoobab
 
Hello,

I also installed Ciel Auto Entrepreneur to see how it works and I had some fun with it. Today I'm launching as an auto entrepreneur, but the problem is that I can't create another company in Ciel. I uninstalled it, but the business I created for the example keeps coming back. I don't know how to delete it.

Does anyone have the solution???

Other than that, I really think it's great, just what you need for the auto entrepreneur regime. And best of all, it's free!!!
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PacMan
 
To start over, delete the folder with your company name in: C:/Données Ciel/Dossier
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steve33
 
In tools / startup, also check and change, otherwise the same folder keeps coming back even if deleted.
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Bermanarber
 
Hi there.
Still the same unanswered problem...
I also noticed that the currency (euro) does not appear on any document (quote and invoice)...
I’m starting to wonder if I shouldn't do like you: Adios Ciel!
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ckikou33
 
Just like you, there must be a way to set the currency to euros; otherwise, the auto-entrepreneur status wouldn't be of any use, right? If anyone has found the solution, don't hesitate to share it with us; it could make many people happy. In the meantime, good luck to all the new "business owners."
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Fine
 
To change the size of the logo, simply go to Folder/company settings/Logos
there is a small and large logo and you can adjust the size using the scale bar at the bottom of the image.

As for me, I am looking to modify the elements that appear on the invoice (especially the footer).
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H
 
In Ciel Auto Entrepreneur Easy 1.4, I don't see "Logos" under File/Company Settings/
The only way for me to reach the panel to change the logo is "Settings" then "Company Data" and there I have the "Logos" tab, but again it's impossible to import, it seems like for it, JPeg and Bmp aren't images... if anyone has an idea, thank you!!!

Who will create a forum for Ciel???
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xena1901 Posted messages 110 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   7
 
Hello everyone,

I called Ciel today regarding the currency issue.
The person I spoke to on the phone told me that the currency is not mandatory. (That's why it's not on the invoices and quotes).

So that's the reason...

Best regards,
xena1901.

xena1901.e3b.org
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H
 
THANK YOU ARANNA... NOT STUPID INDEED
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Anonymous user
 
Good evening,

When will the creation of a super forum for self-employed people be? lol...

Seriously though, the logo works for me, but for the footer, individual business with the SIRET, I would like to do it differently and I can't seem to do that...

And what I'm noticing while reading you is that the euro isn't specified...

Yet I've always worked with Ciel in high school, so I'm quite familiar with it and used to it; it would annoy me to have to change or pay. If they offer a simplified and free version, it would be great to still manage a minimum; otherwise, it serves no purpose...

Has anyone found a solution for the footer (other than the free text), because when going into the folder options preferences, print background, we can change it, but once that's done, it stays the same, so why give us the option to modify it if it doesn't work...

Best regards,
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No-One-mag.com
 
Hi,

I’m also facing the same problems as you.

1 - the "dumb" footer
2 - the logos

1 - regarding the footer: has anyone found a solution?

2 - as for the logos, it's even worse for me, I’m unable to integrate an image (regardless of the format)
the problem occurs both for me on the Mac version or Windows (which runs on Mac)

I’m therefore resorting to creating a PDF of my quote, and then integrating my logo into a third-party tool
NOT COOL

is there an auto-entrepreneur Ciel forum?
or should I create one

looking forward to hearing from you.
Thierry
http://www.no-one-mag.com
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rashe
 
To have your logo on the invoice or other document, follow this path:
on the top toolbar labeled "folder, edit, list, etc..." click on "folder", then in the dropdown menu that appears, scroll down to "Settings", then move your mouse to the right over "Company" and click
a window opens with "Company Settings" written at the top
below there are 5 tabs, click on the logo tab (far right)
then click on the small green arrow at the top left of the box just below "small logo"
in the dropdown menu that appears then, scroll down to "import an image" and click
then you only have to choose the jpeg file or another format you want, click ok and normally the logo should appear in the small logo window
close everything by clicking ok and try it on an invoice..., normally it's all good
good luck
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ISIS 02 Posted messages 5 Status Membre > rashe
 
Hello
I followed your advice, but when printing and previewing my invoice, our company logo still doesn't appear.
When I called Ciel, I was redirected elsewhere because I had to purchase their support.
Do you have any idea on how to proceed? I imported an image by scanning it.
Thank you for your advice
Best regards, ISIS 02
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Anonymous user
 
I found one that seems very interesting, there's a classic version, one for manicure professionals, and another for IT specialists. Sure, it costs 45 euros to purchase, but the updates and support are for life.... ae-gestion

Personally, I found my happiness; I prefer to pay 45 euros knowing that I can modify what I want. Plus, there's a trial version, so you can always try it before committing.

Let me know what you think. Personally, I already contacted support, and I was very surprised by the kindness of the person on the other end. I also checked on info greffe, and it has been registered since January 2007.

Furthermore, it is very easy to use, and you should know that when you start a sole proprietorship, you’re not always on top of management.

https://www.autoentrepreneur-gestion.com/
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H im back
 
You may have noticed that the time before launching the software (continue without a license) increases over time; I'm at 130 seconds now... it's really the kind of little thing I find pathetic. On this, zero points, either you make a free version or you don’t make one at all!!! I understand that many options are not active, but come on, this is just to be annoying. What's the next step? Writing in pink? Randomly changing the name of the company? Or even better, more prices :)
Pffffff ZERO
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bermanarber
 
As for me, I haven’t noticed this loading issue at startup... Maybe it’s due to the number of invoices, clients, etc. that you have generated.

The footer, it’s true that it’s not great: I spent a long time trying to change it in the settings... without success!

The same goes for the logo size... I can’t change its size: it remains desperately “ridiculous”...

Even though the slogan is not a mandatory mention, I still find it a bit limited not to offer its display...

Despite its small flaws, I still choose to use Ciel. I find it quite easy to use.
I think I will finish my year with this software, but before starting a new year, I will check out the other software options announced (here and elsewhere) to get an idea...
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Novetus
 
how to change the default country?
Thank you
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H
 
Yeah, it's really crazy, I've never managed to import the logos, I understood the procedure very well for... but it seems like it doesn't want to recognize the jpeg/bmp (it's still grayed out)... still a crazy thing though.
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uto
 
I have a problem with the footer as well.. my SIRET number is cut off, and I can't figure out how to modify the footer.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thank you in advance
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PacMan
 
You should not leave a space when entering your siren: File/Settings/Company
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