ChequePulse

ChequePulse is a software solution for users who need to professionally fill in cheques, as well as for those who would like a management dashboard for keeping track of their cheque transactions, bank accounts, and payees or account holder accounts.

In order for making ChequePulse work well, you need to have the .NET framework installed (version 4.6.1 or later) and Microsoft SQL Server's SQL LocalDB. This package runs independently of SQL Express and you don't need to have the entire SQL implementation installed on your computer.

All you must to accurately install the needed components is download the indicated package that contains them all, or you can access ChequePulse's download page to get the installers from there. If you install ChequePulse without these components, the program will send an error message letting you know what it needs.

Upon opening the application for the first time, you will be prompted with the available options — Transactions, Headers, Reports, Settings. In the 'Transaction' window, you can print single cheques or batches of these, perform cheque cancelations for previously created ones, find cheques from your current history, or add deposit/withdrawal entries to/from your current registry.

In the 'Headers' tab, you can add (and later, edit) different bank accounts you own, enroll new payees, register companies, and configure user accounts. It is important to take into account that the tool is also an instrument that allows you to keep track of your financial instruments and of transactions you perform over time.

In the 'Reports' window, you have the option to generate and download transaction reports and bank statements, all with custom date filtering. Finally, in the 'Settings' section, you can get support, register the application, and opt for database table management. In the future, the essential backup/restore option will be available also.

To summarize, the application is perfectly suitable for helping you manage cheques, fill them out, and perform basic calculations or balance inventories. However, the tool is far from being a sophisticated financial instrument and it is not recommended you use it for advanced/complex requirements.

A pro would be the ease of adding new users and assigning them a reading/editing or admin role. Also, the app presents a fairly good compatibility standard with well-known printers, and easily helps you fill in cheques (having options such as the automatic conversion of the input amount into words or cheque alignment for better printing).