Connect your data to Quantum Payroll, your way
Q Script is a scripting tool, based on VBA and VBScript, that writes external data straight into the Quantum payroll database, runs calculations, opens payroll screens and outputs custom reports. Automate your own processes without changing the payroll program.
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Stop rekeying data into payroll
Timesheets, employee records and other data often live outside payroll. Q Script brings them in automatically and lets you shape what comes out, so payroll fits around your systems rather than the other way round.
- Write employee records into the payroll database
- Import timesheet batch data automatically
- Run and update calculations externally
- Open payroll screens, such as timesheets, from outside Quantum
- Review or finalise data without running the full payroll
- Export payroll, employee and tax data into custom reports
- Change standard processing without modifying the program
Q Script functions
Two versions and automated scripts, so you choose how scripts run.
Two versions
Built-in and standalone versions of Q Script, which differ in the functions available and how they are called.
Built-in Q Script
Functions are accessed through VB scripts. Once created, scripts appear on the Quantum Tools menu for your team to run.
Standalone Q Script
Installed on the user’s computer as part of the Quantum application installer, for working with payroll from outside the program.
Automated scripts
Quantum Payroll calls scripts automatically at set points, with no user interaction, to adapt standard processing to your needs.
Familiar languages
Based on VBA and VBScript, so your IT team or developers can work in languages they already know.
Custom reports
Output payroll, employee, tax and other data into reports designed around what your organisation needs.
Manual payroll admin vs Q Script
Where Q Script removes manual work from your pay cycle.
| Without Q Script | With Q Script | |
|---|---|---|
| Timesheet data | Rekeyed or imported by hand each period | Batch data written straight into the payroll database |
| Employee records | Updated in two places | Written into payroll from your source system |
| Calculations | Run inside a full pay run | Run and updated externally |
| Custom processing | Wait for a software change | Automated scripts adapt processing, no program changes |
| Reporting | Standard reports only | Custom reports from payroll, employee and tax data |
What our customers say
From implementation to day-to-day support, here’s how Irish payroll teams rate working with Snow.
I rang the support line today as I needed to move quantum from my old pc to a new one. Anjali had the whole process done in minutes. Thank you Anjali, you are super efficient
A very good product. Shiva Singh our Project Manager has been a great source of info and help during our project implementation.
Excellent support. Quick response time and the support analyst Jason O’Connor made sure our issue was resolved and that we were satisfied before closing the case. Jason was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful. I would highly recommend Snow Technology
See Q Script in a demo
Tell us which systems and data you want to connect, and we’ll show you how Q Script would handle them.
- Importing timesheet and employee data into payroll
- Built-in vs standalone Q Script
- Automated scripts that adapt standard processing
- Custom report output
- Time with a Snow specialist, not a generic sales demo
Ready to see it live?
Choose a time that suits you and we’ll tailor the demo to your systems.
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Q Script: common questions
What is Q Script?
Q Script is a scripting tool for Quantum Payroll, based on VBA and VBScript. It lets users write external data into the payroll database, run calculations, open payroll screens and output custom reports.
What data can Q Script bring into payroll?
Q Script can write external data such as employee records and timesheet batch data directly into the Quantum payroll database.
What is the difference between built-in and standalone Q Script?
Built-in Q Script runs through VB scripts that appear on the Quantum Tools menu. Standalone Q Script is installed on the user’s computer as part of the application installer. The two versions differ in available functions and how they are called.
What are automated scripts?
Automated scripts are called by Quantum Payroll at set points without user interaction, which lets you change standard processing without modifying the program.
Can Q Script create custom reports?
Yes. Q Script can export payroll, employee, tax and other data into custom reports tailored to your organisation.
Do we need developers to use Q Script?
Q Script uses VBA and VBScript, which many IT teams already know. Snow’s specialists can also help you scope and set up scripts.
Make payroll fit your systems
Book a Q Script demo. Tell us a little about your systems and we’ll arrange a time that suits you.
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