Extender

A cost-effective way to configure, customize and extend Sage 300

"Orchid Extender just might be the most powerful 3rd Party app ever. The sky's the limit."

IAN COOK, KERR CONSULTING, TEXAS, USA

Extender lets you tailor Sage 300 without complex code

  • Configure notifications, alerts and logging when Sage 300 data changes
  • Trigger workflows for consistent, transparent business processes
  • Customize Sage 300 business logic without complex code
  • Cater for business requirements that can’t be met by ‘out of the box’ Sage 300
  • Avoid the high costs normally associated with bespoke software development
  • Develop your own Views and Screens without the complexity of SDK
  • All configurations and scripts stored securely in your Sage 300 database
  • Easy to upgrade, no need to recompile your customizations

Extender Edition Guide

Explore the key features of Extender's various editions

Extender Configurator

Tailor Sage 300 without any coding

  • Alerts & Notifications - Notify users when changes to nominated Sage 300 data occur
  • Logging - Log what Sage 300 data changed, when it changed, who changed it
  • Workflows - Configure workflows built around a set of pre-defined actions
  • Integration - Trigger the execution of applications, e.g. to support integration with external systems

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Extender Developer

Take Sage 300 customization to the next level with Python (in addition to Configurator features)

  • Business Logic – custom view-level validations, default values, conditional alerting, process automation
  • Workflows - Develop your own custom workflow actions & processing
  • Screens – Customize existing screens (tabs, fields, buttons, finders, processing) or create new screens
  • Tables - Create custom tables and associated business logic

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Extender Runtime

For 3rd Party developers

Where Extender is only being used to execute a certified Extender Runtime App provided by a 3rd Party developer

Contact us for details

Extender Workflow

Automate business processes in Sage 300 by creating custom workflows for your Workflow Users:

  • Extender Configurator includes the workflow tools, plus a set of pre-defined Workflow Actions applicable to common business processes. E.g. trigger notification, acknowledgement or approval workflows for transactions, master files or batches.
  • Extender Developer allows you to add your own Custom Actions to support more complex workflows, only constrained by your imagination and Python coding skills.
  • Remote Action Service lets you progress a Workflow Action from any internet-connected device, without needing to log in to Sage 300.
  • Workflow Anywhere is a made-for-mobile App version of the Workflow Console, allowing you to both monitor and progress your Workflow Actions, in Sage 300, from your mobile device.

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Extender Marketplace

Sage 300 Customization made easy

  • Browse a library of Extender Apps (Sage 300 customizations) by experienced Python developers
  • Developed specifically for use with the Orchid Extender customization platform
  • Acquire them from the developer through your Sage Solution Provider

You can also use the Marketplace to find out how Extender is being used by others, and as inspiration for your own bespoke Extender-based customizations.

Explore the Marketplace

Testimonials

Very impressed with the customization platform.

KEITH SCHENKEVELD, TAIROX SOFTWARE, BURNABY, BC, CANADA

Orchid Extender just might be the most powerful 3rd Party app ever. The sky's the limit.

IAN COOK, KERR CONSULTING, THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS, USA

Orchid Extender has been one of the best additions to the Sage ecosystem in the last 10 years. It allows us to say ‘Yes’ when a client asks us for something!

RAINER ZIMMERMANN, VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, GENATEC, CANADA

Truly, my mind is overflowing with all of the possibilities of the interplay between Extender and Notes. This new relationship between them feels like such a game-changer! Sincerest kudos to you and your team - both of these modules are rapidly becoming 'must-quote' for me on new sales as it’s turning so many previous 'no's into 'yes's!

DAVID GELULA, GELULA CONSULTING, ILLINOIS, USA

Orchid's Extender, Info-Explorer and Information Manager Suite add-ons have taken Sage 300 to the next level. It's like Sage 300 on steroids!

NKOSIYABO SIBANDA, CCMA (THE COMMISSION FOR CONCILIATION, MEDIATION & ARBITRATION), SOUTH AFRICA

I am VERY, VERY happy with the results...Having now used Extender as an audit logger, UI control tool, and Custom Table tool it really is the bomb!

IAN COOK, KERR CONSULTING, THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS, USA

Thanks again for introducing me to Orchid Extender…that’s quite an incredible product you have there!

SCOTT DAVIES, EQUATION TECHNOLOGIES, ENCINATAS, CA, USA

Orchid Extender empowered me to develop simple Sage 300 customizations that would otherwise have needed to go to our development team.

HAYK ZARGARYAN, SYSTRONICS

I just deployed an Extender script for a client and am loving how it works. Looks like Extender is going to be an integral part of every non-trivial implementation after this!

UBAIDULLAH NUBAR, AL-EBDAA EST. FOR DEVELOPMENT, SAUDI ARABIA

The well thought out design of Orchid’s DIMO Maint connector, together with detailed training and timely support from Orchid, allowed our integration projects to succeed.

PARAMAN SRIVATSALAN, BAASS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, CANADA

Extender scripts reduce client clicks!

ARLINE WELTY, PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, DATAQUEST, IL, USA

Orchid Extender is fantastic!  We are now recommending it to all of our clients. The increased functionality that it adds to Sage 300 gives our clients the tools they need to work more efficiently and productively than ever.

DAN TAYLOR, ACUMEN BUSINESS SYSTEMS, FLORIDA, USA

Extender allows us to consistently deliver value to our customers that exceeds the cost of the custom work. We almost never have to say ‘No’ anymore!

RAINER ZIMMERMANN, VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, GENATEC, CANADA

Our recent project left us really impressed by Orchid Extender, and we can now fully appreciate its huge value. The documentation provided also made it very easy to install.

PIERRE BÉRUBÉ, D&A BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, CANADA

With Orchid Extender, I can say yes to any customer request!

DOUG BILDERBACK, EQUATION TECHNOLOGIES, USA

The team from Orchid have created something truly special with Extender. It extends the life of any Sage 300 site by years. I am a huge fan.

CRAIG COLLINS, CEO, GRANITE WMS, USA

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Extender - Overview

Robert Lavery gives a brief overview of Orchid's Extender add-on module for Sage 300. 

Extend Sage 300 business logic in countless ways. Log changes, raise alerts, create custom screens and tables, integrate with other applications, run bespoke scripts.
Extender Brochure
Extender Brochure
Spotlight on Extender for Sage 300 Architecture

Anne discusses how Extender works with the Sage 300 architecture to configure logs, send email alerts and notifications, and customize Sage 300 business logic and screens.
Extender - Configurator (Demo)

Anne demonstrates what you can do with Extender (Configurator Edition) without having to write a single line of code.
Extender - Developer (Demo)

Anne demonstrates how the Developer edition of Orchid Extender can use Python scripts to build custom screens, tables, workflow actions, and other bespoke Sage 300 customizations.
Codeless Tailoring of Sage 300 - Webinar

Our February 2024 Webinar shows some of the ways that Orchid Extender can be used to tailor Sage 300 without you needing to write a single line of code.
Extender Marketplace
Introducing the Extender Marketplace
We’re excited to announce Orchid’s latest initiative - Extender Marketplace. A one-stop-shop for Sage 300 customizations.
 
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