User Guide
Everything you need to install, configure, and use ThinkIt AI products with AutoCount 2.2.
System Requirements
Operating System
- Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Windows Server 2016 or later
AutoCount
- AutoCount 2.2 On-Prem installed
- SQL Server 2016 or later
- AutoCount SDK accessible
Network
- Local network access to AutoCount server
- Internet for AI features (Claude API)
- Port 8400 open for ACMiddleware
Runtime
- .NET 10 Runtime (for WinForms tools)
- Python 3.11+ (for FastAPI tools)
- Node.js 18+ (for React frontends)
Getting Started
Create a Free Account
Register at thinkit-ai.com to get access to download links and documentation for all products.
Register FreeDownload Your Product
Log in to your dashboard to find the installer or zip package for the product you want. Each product has its own installer.
Run the Installer
Run the .exe installer as Administrator. Choose your installation directory (avoid Program Files — use C:\ThinkIT\ProductName). Follow the setup wizard.
Configure AutoCount Connection
On first launch, enter your AutoCount SQL Server details: server name, database name, and credentials. The app will verify the connection.
Enter Your License Key
Paste the license key sent to your registered email. Each license is tied to your machine. Contact us if you change servers.
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Upload scanned receipts or supplier invoices. MyAI extracts line items using OCR and matches them to suppliers and inventory items in AutoCount, then auto-creates purchase invoices.
Quick Start
- 1Launch MyAI from the Start Menu
- 2Click 'Upload Receipt' and select one or more image/PDF files
- 3Review the AI-extracted data and supplier match
- 4Confirm or correct any mismatches
- 5Click 'Create Invoice in AutoCount' to post
Import your bank statement CSV/Excel, select the matching AutoCount bank ledger, and run AI reconciliation. Matched transactions are written back to AutoCount's dbo.BankRecon table.
Quick Start
- 1Download your bank statement in CSV/Excel format
- 2Open MyAI Bank Recon and select your bank (14 supported)
- 3Import the statement file
- 4Select the matching AutoCount bank ledger
- 5Click 'Auto Reconcile' — AI matches transactions
- 6Review unmatched items and manually link if needed
- 7Click 'Post Reconciliation' to save to AutoCount
ACMiddleware runs as a Windows service on your AutoCount server, exposing REST APIs on port 8400. Other ThinkIt AI tools (and your own apps) connect to it.
Required by MyAI WMS and custom integrations. Other standalone tools (Bank Recon, Batch Sender) do not require ACMiddleware.
Quick Start
- 1Install ACMiddleware on the same server as AutoCount
- 2Configure AutoCount connection in appsettings.json
- 3Start the service: sc start ACMiddleware
- 4Visit http://localhost:8400/docs for the API explorer
- 5Use the JWT token from /auth/login for authenticated calls
AIARAging reads your AutoCount AR aging report, generates personalized WhatsApp messages using Claude AI, and sends them to overdue customers in bulk.
Quick Start
- 1Connect AIARAging to your AutoCount database
- 2Configure aging rules (e.g., send at 30/60/90 days overdue)
- 3Link your WhatsApp via QR code scan
- 4Set your Claude API key in Settings
- 5Click 'Generate Messages' to preview AI-drafted messages
- 6Review and click 'Send All' to dispatch
Batch Sender connects to AutoCount, lets you filter documents (date range, customer, type), and sends them in bulk via WhatsApp or Email — no developer plugin needed.
Quick Start
- 1Open Batch Sender and connect to AutoCount
- 2Select document type (Invoice, D/O, Credit Note, etc.)
- 3Filter by date range and/or customer
- 4Choose delivery method: WhatsApp or Email
- 5Preview the batch list and click 'Send All'
Batch Backup runs in the system tray and automatically backs up your AutoCount SQL Server databases on a schedule.
Quick Start
- 1Install Batch Backup on the SQL Server machine
- 2Add your AutoCount databases in Settings
- 3Set backup schedule (daily/weekly, time of day)
- 4Configure retention policy (keep last N backups)
- 5Optionally set email notification address
- 6Click 'Start Service' — it runs silently in the tray
SQL2AC Migration reads directly from SQL Accounting's Firebird FDB file and migrates all master data and transaction history into a fresh AutoCount 2.2 database.
Always migrate to a fresh AutoCount database. Migration cannot be undone. Test with a copy of your data first.
Quick Start
- 1Create a fresh AutoCount 2.2 company database (do NOT use an existing one)
- 2Open SQL2AC Migration and browse to your SQL Accounting .FDB file
- 3Select which modules to migrate (Customers, Suppliers, Items, GL, AR, AP)
- 4Click 'Preview Migration' to verify record counts
- 5Click 'Start Migration' — progress bar shows real-time status
- 6Review the migration report for any skipped records
ConsoliDate connects to multiple AutoCount and SQL Accounting databases, pulls trial balances, and generates group-level consolidated statements with intercompany elimination.
Quick Start
- 1Add each subsidiary database connection in Settings
- 2Define intercompany relationships (which entities to eliminate)
- 3Select report type (Consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, etc.)
- 4Choose reporting period
- 5Click 'Generate Report' — results appear in the grid
- 6Export to Excel or PDF
MyAI Hub lets you describe a report in plain language and generates it from your AutoCount data using your choice of AI model (Claude, GPT, or Gemini).
Currently in beta. Some complex queries may require manual refinement.
Quick Start
- 1Connect MyAI Hub to your AutoCount database
- 2Set your AI API key (Claude / OpenAI / Gemini) in Settings
- 3Type your report request, e.g. 'Top 10 customers by sales this month'
- 4Review the generated report preview
- 5Export to Excel or PDF
MyAI WMS is a web-based warehouse system that syncs with AutoCount inventory. Access it from any browser on your network.
Requires ACMiddleware to be running. Currently in beta.
Quick Start
- 1Deploy MyAI WMS on your server (Docker or Python uvicorn)
- 2Configure AutoCount connection via ACMiddleware
- 3Access the web UI at http://your-server:7850
- 4Create warehouse locations and assign stock
- 5Use the AI query box to ask natural language questions about inventory
Troubleshooting
Cannot connect to AutoCount database
Check that SQL Server is running and the server name is correct. Use the format SERVERNAME\SQLEXPRESS or just SERVERNAME for default instances. Ensure Windows Firewall allows port 1433.
License key not accepted
License keys are machine-bound. If you reinstalled Windows or changed servers, contact us with your registered email to get a new key at no charge.
AI features not working (Claude API errors)
Check your Claude API key in Settings → AI Configuration. Ensure your machine has internet access. The API key starts with 'sk-ant-'. Get one at console.anthropic.com.
WhatsApp messages not sending
Re-scan the QR code in Settings → WhatsApp. WhatsApp Web sessions expire after ~14 days of inactivity. Ensure your phone stays connected to the internet.
App crashes on launch (.NET error)
Install the .NET 10 Desktop Runtime from microsoft.com/dotnet. Run the installer as Administrator. If the error persists, send the error log (found in %APPDATA%\ThinkIT\[ProductName]\logs) to our support team.