SyncLinx is an application we offer that bridges the gap between Plexxis and ExakTime and allows you to import Plexxis entities into ExakTime to quickly get you started and help limit double-entry.
AccountLinx is the other half of SyncLinx and allows you to export your ExakTime time data for Plexxis. If you would like steps on setting up AccountLinx and exporting your time data into Plexxis, refer to our article that covers connecting the applications and the exporter settings.
If you have any questions or concerns during setup and/or use, you can contact us with the "Request Support" link at the top of the page and we will try to assist as best as possible. Keep in mind, however, that we are not Plexxis support. We will try to assist you as much as we are able, but there are aspects of the Plexxis that are out of our area of expertise and your questions may be better served by Plexxis support or your trusted contact to answer/assist.
As Plexxis allows flexibility to fit various needs, we cannot take every unique setup into account. It is advised to read through this article before setting up SyncLinx/AccountLinx to understand what is needed ahead of time.
Plexxis no longer supports ODBC connections. Any existing setups of SyncLinx and Plexxis may continue to work using ODBC, but this is not guaranteed. For new setups or to continue using SyncLinx with Plexxis, you must connect SyncLinx with Plexxis through PostgreSQL.
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Connecting SyncLinx to Plexxis
You will need to request the credentials from Plexxis support (softwaresupport@plexxis.com) to set up SyncLinx with your Plexxis data.
- Open SyncLinx if not already open.
- Go to Tools at the top and click Select Data Source.... This should open a window with a list of available data source options.
- Select "Plexxis" and click OK.
- A warning may appear saying that there is a connection error. This is expected if the SyncLinx connection to Plexxis has not been made on the computer. Click OK on the warning.
- A window should open to set up the settings for the Plexxis data importer. Click Connection.
- A Connection Setup window should open. In the Connection Setup window, set up/enter the following information:
- Host - The host/server IP address of the
- Port #
- Database - The name of the database.
- User ID
- Password
- Save the connection.
- You can save your changes until you return to the main page of SyncLinx or adjust any of the other importer settings for Plexxis.
Plexxis no longer supports ODBC connections. Any existing setups of SyncLinx and Plexxis may continue to work using ODBC, but this is not guaranteed. For new setups or to continue using SyncLinx with Plexxis, you must connect SyncLinx with Plexxis through PostgreSQL.
- Open SyncLinx if not already open.
- Go to Tools at the top and click Select Data Source.... This should open a window with a list of available data source options.
- Select "Plexxis" and click OK.
- A warning may appear saying that there is a connection error. This is expected if the SyncLinx connection to Plexxis has not been made on the computer. Click OK on the warning.
- A window should open to set up the settings for the Plexxis data importer. Click Connection Web Service.
- A Connection Setup window should open. In the Connection Setup window, set up/enter the following information:
- DSN
- Driver
- User ID
- Password
- Save the connection.
- You can save your changes until you return to the main page of SyncLinx or adjust any of the other importer settings for Plexxis.
Importer Settings for Plexxis
SyncLinx offers a few options for Plexxis that may help when importing certain entities into ExakTime.
- Go to Tools at the top and click Plexxis Settings....
- The following options will be available:
- Data Connection
- Set up the connection between SyncLinx and your Plexxis system.
- General
- Include Subsection when creating Locations
- Data Connection
- Save your changes.
Importing Entities with SyncLinx
The import process for SyncLinx is standardized for all accounting/payroll applications we integrate with. If you are unfamiliar with using SyncLinx, please refer to the following article.