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To manually change the VAT rate within Caliburn you must do as follows:

1. Load Windows Notepad:
   \Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Notepad
2. Select open from the file menu in Notepad and navigate to and open this file:
   c:\merlin\client\caliburn.ini
3. Within the open file, navigate to the [Caliburn] section.
4. Under the [Caliburn] section look for the line that starts Vatrate=
5. Change the figure to the right of the Vatrate= to the desired VAT rate. e.g. 17.5 (for 17.5%)
   In some instances there may not be a Vatrate= setting as Caliburn will default to 17.5%. Should you want the rate to be anything other than 17.5, you should add the line: Vatrate=NUMBER (replace NUMBER with a numerical value)
   Also, if you see a semi-colon (;) in front of the Vatrate=, please remove it!
6. Select save from the file menu and then exit Notepad.

Caliburn will now have its VAT rate set to the new value.
You must replicate this on each workstation that uses Caliburn.

Note: If your company uses .CBS files, you will need to replicate the same settings above within your .cbs file using Notepad. Your .cbs files are normally located on the desktop of the computer you are using, but they can also be used in other locations.

Final important note:
The above VAT information changes the VAT on this system and not on the reports.
You will need to modify your reports to adjust how VAT is displayed within them.

If you do not edit your own reports, we can help those who have a current support contract.
Please call us for more information on support contracts.