One drag and drop
No copying and pasting part numbers into a spreadsheet. Drop the Lightspeed file on the shortcut and the OPUS upload file is ready.
OpusConvert for BMW Motorrad dealers
Lightspeed EVO parts orders into BMW OPUS, in one drag and drop.
BMW’s new OPUS parts ordering portal takes uploads through its own Excel template, but Lightspeed EVO still exports BMW parts orders as LSBMW.TXT. OpusConvert fills the OPUS template from that file, so your parts department uploads the whole order instead of retyping it line by line.
$20 per dealership, one time
How it works
- Generate the BMW parts order in Lightspeed EVO as usual. Lightspeed saves it as
LSBMW.TXT. - Drag
LSBMW.TXTonto the OpusConvert shortcut on your desktop. - OpusConvert lists the order lines, saves
Opus_PO<number>.xlsxnext toLSBMW.TXT, and opens File Explorer with the new file selected. - In OPUS, choose the order type (stock, emergency, and so on), then drag the file onto the upload area.
Features
Built for BMW Motorrad parts counters that order through Lightspeed EVO and OPUS every day.
Fits OPUS’s limits
Comments are trimmed to OPUS’s 20-character limit, with repair-order comments shortened first so the RO number survives. Storage bins are trimmed to 10 characters, with a warning.
Checks before you upload
Flags quantities outside 1 to 9999, part numbers that aren’t 7 or 11 characters, and orders over the template’s 999 lines, before anything reaches OPUS.
Runs on your PC
OpusConvert makes no network connections. Your parts orders stay on your PC until you upload them to OPUS yourself.
No Excel needed
Runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 using the PowerShell built into Windows. There is nothing else to install.
Uses BMW’s own template
OpusConvert fills the template you download from OPUS. When BMW updates it, save the new copy in the OpusConvert folder.
Set up once per PC
- Unblock the download. Before extracting
OpusConvert.zip, right-click it, choose Properties, tick Unblock at the bottom of the General tab, and click OK. On Windows 11 PCs with Smart App Control turned on, the tool is blocked if you skip this. - Extract it. Extract the zip to a folder such as
C:\OpusConvert. - Add BMW’s template. Download
Opus_Upload_Template.xlsmfrom the OPUS parts portal and save it in the same folder. - Make a shortcut. Right-click
OpusConvert.batand choose Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).
After checkout, Square takes you to the download page, which has these steps and the file checksum. The download also includes a README.txt with the same steps.
Questions
What does OpusConvert do?
It reads the BMW parts order file that Lightspeed EVO creates (LSBMW.TXT), fills in BMW's OPUS Excel upload template, and saves the result as a new file named after the Lightspeed PO number, ready to drag into OPUS.
How much does OpusConvert cost?
$20, one time, for each dealership. One purchase covers every PC at your dealership. You pay by card through Square's checkout, and Square takes you straight to the download page when payment is complete.
Do we need Microsoft Excel?
No. OpusConvert builds the upload file itself, using the PowerShell that comes with Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Does OpusConvert send our parts orders anywhere?
No. It runs entirely on your PC and makes no network connections. The order leaves your PC only when you upload the file to OPUS yourself.
Where do we get the OPUS upload template?
Download Opus_Upload_Template.xlsm from the OPUS parts portal and save it in the OpusConvert folder. It is BMW's file, so it is not included in the download. If BMW updates the template, save the new copy into the same folder.
What does OpusConvert check before saving?
It stops with an error if a quantity is not a whole number from 1 to 9999 or the order has more than 999 lines. It warns when a part number is not 7 or 11 characters or a storage bin has to be shortened. Read any warnings before uploading.
Does it fill in the order type or the VIN?
No. Choose the order type (stock, emergency, and so on) in OPUS when you upload. OpusConvert shows the order type from Lightspeed so you can match it. The VIN column is left blank because Lightspeed does not export it.
Windows says "Smart App Control blocked a file that may be unsafe." What do we do?
Windows is blocking files downloaded from the internet. Right-click OpusConvert.bat, choose Properties, tick Unblock, and click OK, then do the same for OpusConvert.ps1. Unblocking the zip before extracting it avoids this. Changing the PowerShell execution policy does not fix it.
Is OpusConvert made by BMW or Lightspeed?
No. OpusConvert is made by Team I.T. LLC, an IT support company in the Denver area. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by BMW or Lightspeed.
Get OpusConvert on your parts counter.
$20 per dealership, one time, for every PC at your dealership. Questions before you buy, or want help getting it running? Contact Team I.T.
BMW, BMW Motorrad, OPUS, Lightspeed, and Lightspeed EVO are trademarks of their respective owners. OpusConvert is made by Team I.T. LLC, which is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by BMW or Lightspeed. Square is a trademark of Block, Inc.