1709030. August 2017 in Brief: Provided technical support for FrontAccounting client, completing data uploading and resolving issues as they begin using the application. Researched and explored web development tools including video tutorials on CodeIgniter PHP framework on creating a blog application, and download and installation of Joomla CMS. Made needed changes to MoneyBooks Data Manager and Gerian Assistant. See here for details.
1708023. July 2017 in Brief: Initial development work on customized modules for web-based FrontAccounting ERP software for a client—MR-Payroll, Assets Register, Authors and Royalties—was completed and second round of introductory training was done for the client. Two modules of MoneyBooks as well as Randomizer were also revised. Research work was done on affordable and customizable hotel and school management software on a client’s request. See here for details.
1707016. June 2017 in Brief: Development of customized modules for web-based FrontAccounting ERP software for a client took center-stage this month: MR-Payroll and Authors and Royalties. Database backup support was provided for EPPMS client, while our MoneyBooks Data Manager and Randomizer software got needed improvements. See here for details.
1706040. May 2017 in Brief: Implementation of web-based FrontAccounting ERP software continued with client database setup and conduct of first phase of user training, followed by development of new modules. Further server crash recovery support was provided for EPPMS client, technical support continued for a MoneyBooks Payroll user. Our Randomizer software was again improved on. See here for details.
1705022. April 2017 in Brief: Implementation of web-based FrontAccounting ERP software kicked off with installation and training preparation. Processing of our international order from our TripleClicks shop was concluded. Further crash recovery support was provided for EPPMS client, technical support was provided for a MoneyBooks Payroll user. Our Randomizer software was also improved on. See here for details.
1704053. March 2017 in Brief: The month began with an international order at our TripleClicks shop. Crash recovery support was provided for EPPMS client. Held discussions with a user for advanced quotation writing options for Printwiser. Our Randomizer software was upgraded with a powerful draw analysis feature. See here for details.
1703024. February 2017 in Brief: Printwiser upgrading and follow-up training was done for a mainland client. Our Randomizer software was fine-tuned, particularly the Watch List window that got more useful features. EPPMS and several modules of MoneyBooks were also revised. Discussions with a client continued and was positively concluded on the implementation of web-based FrontAccounting ERP software. See here for details.
1702046. January 2017 in Brief: More time-saving and useful features continued to be implemented in our Randomizer software, including automatic bet results checking, and a watch list with its own results checking. Technical support visits were made to EPPMS and Printwiser clients, and some modules of MoneyBooks got first new year revisions. Discussions with the Printwiser prospect was rounded off with a demo presentation. A new employee joined the company. See here for details.
1701010. December 2016 in Brief: Our Randomizer software was still expanded and upgraded with more features including an Account Summary window and a listing of draws for any selected pair of numbers. Provided technical support for EPPMS, and some modules of MoneyBooks were revised. Continued discussions with the Printwiser prospect while a client was visited for follow-up. See here for details.
1612014. November 2016 in Brief: Our Randomizer random number generator was expanded and upgraded with database intelligence, giving a test user first wins in the lottery since playing last year, and including a Win Calculator. Installed and reviewed PhpGedView and FrontAccounting, powerful open-source applications for prospective clients. Provided technical support for EPPMS, and some modules of MoneyBooks were revised. Continued discussions with a Printwiser prospect. See here for details.
1611012. October 2016 in Brief: Gerian and some modules of MoneyBooks were revised. Training on Printwiser Estimating was conducted for a client, and technical support visit was made to the EPPMS client for database validation. Our big day at SFI and TripleClicks came as we were Featured ECA of the Day, getting over 1,800 connections in 24 hours. See here for details.
1610156. TripleClicks recently achieved over 6 million members from 203 countries! Do a search at TC on “hit tracking” and our very own Gerian Assistant comes up tops!
1609305. September 2016 in Brief: Administrative work on EPPMS that began in April was concluded, with further revision and technical support being provided. Gerian was revised with needed changes coming from live usage, to version 1.07, and the Data Manager and Time Manager modules of MoneyBooks were revised. See here for details.
1609025. August 2016 in Brief: Concluded preliminary research on open-source development tools and applications, and a demo MoneyBooks Cooperative was created. Mainly administrative work was done on EPPMS. Technical support was provided for a Printwiser client whose server crashed, and Labelwriter 8.15 revision for 2016 was completed and installed. See here for details.
1608092. Today marks the 17th anniversary of the installation of EPPMS at the client’s site back in 1999. Definitely worth celebrating.
1608033. July 2016 in Brief: After receiving inquiry about developing a web-based database application, a lot of time was spent researching open-source development tools and applications, from ERPs to scripting languages, web servers and IDEs. Mostly administrative work was done on EPPMS, documentation for Gerian was updated, and the Payroll and Data Manager modules of MoneyBooks got some needed revisions. See here for details.
1606304. June 2016 in Brief: Our application for the Featured ECA of the Day promotional program of TripleClicks was made and approved for October 26. Modification and technical support work continued on EPPMS, which also saw more administrative work. This was followed by Gerian and some modules of MoneyBooks. Discussions began with a new Printwiser prospect. See here for details.
1606024. May 2016 in Brief: Most modification and technical support work was done on EPPMS, which also saw some level of administrative work. This was followed by Gerian and some modules of MoneyBooks. There were also a number of staff changes this month. See here for details.
1605161. First Win of TC Gift Cards at Pricebenders Auctions! by Chris Emejuru: After observing and participating in Pricebenders auctions for months, I finally made my first win, of 60 TC Gift Cards (includes 600 VP). It retails for $59.40 and the winning price was $8.93, resulting in a discount of 85%. What made it possible? Continue reading.
1605021. April 2016 in Brief: Like last month, EPPMS and Gerian got the most attention in terms of modification and technical support. After-training free support was provided for the new Printwiser client. Two modules of MoneyBooks also got some revision. See here for details.
1604251. My Payoneer MasterCard Experience, by Chris Emejuru: I applied for the much talked about TripleClicks ATM card, the Payoneer MasterCard over a month ago, on March 2. I finally received, activated and tested the card last week and I want to share the experience. Read more.
1604214. EPPMS upgraded to version 4.5 this week. This client/server application is now in its 18th year of use.
1604026. March 2016 in Brief: Gerian and EPPMS got the most attention in terms of modification and technical support. After-training free support was provided for the new Printwiser client, including the Time Rate Calculator upgrade, while discussions began with a prospective client. A MoneyBooks client and two modules of MoneyBooks also got some attention. See here for details.
1603045. February 2016 in Brief: Enhancements continued for Gerian. Printwiser installation, training and technical support was done for a new client, while the first 2016 revision of the application featuring a Time Rate Calculator was done. On-going technical support including revision was provided for EPPMS. See here for details.
1602280. One issue Printwiser users had to deal with before now was the Windows short date format being month before day rather than day before month. This was because most computers came from places like USA where such format was in use. Long ago, on a form where no d/m format was specifically set for editing a date field, when a user attempted to enter a date like 13/1 (January 13) the application would simply crash. This was later handled by giving the user an error message. The user would have to type in 1/13 and on leaving the field, Printwiser would display it as 13/01. This could result in confusion some times, like assuming the user typed 3/1 with a valid month but intending January 1, it would get reversed to 1/3 (March 1) afterward. The solution of course was to change the Windows short date format, usually M/d/yyyy in such cases, to d/M/yyyy, outside of Printwiser. With most users not having the know-how to do this, a final solution was required. With the latest revision of Printwiser, version 7.54, this has now been provided. In the System module, there is now a Set Date Format command on the Tool menu to do the change within the application. Another handy feature in Printwiser 7.54, along with the main Time Rate Calculator implementation, was the filtering lookup form for materials and labor. The standard lookup form required clicking the Go button repeatedly to see the next matches. But now the list will be filtered to show all matches immediately like in MoneyBooks, so no more clicking Go repeatedly.
1602265. Printwiser now sports a Time Rate Calculator, for assisting estimators and accountants in setting up labor rates in the Estimating module. It incorporates several variables like resource cost or present value, the acquisition expenses, monthly running cost, life span, monthly working hours, all of which contribute to determining the hourly rate for any resource.
1602243. Successfully live-tested our newly-implemented Lumia Windows Phone SMS backup import in MoneyBooks Data Manager. 5,849 messages for over 2 years were transferred from the backup file to the MoneyBooks SQL database in about 45 minutes.
1602232. Would you believe 131004596994128850 represents a date and time, in this case 5:35pm on February 20, 2016? This is how the Microsoft “contacts+message backup” Windows Phone app records time stamps in the backup file for text messages. We are presently writing code to transfer SMS from the backup .msg file to the MoneyBooks Data Manager database, for easier reference.
1602173. Conducting training for a new member of the Printwiser family.
1602011. January 2016 in Brief: Work on Gerian Assistant continued, coming to a major milestone as it got listed at the online shop. A new helper application Labelwriter Launcher was created, and EPPMS got its first 2016 major revision. See here for details.
1601251. The webpage for Gerian Assistant has now been created at this site.
1601203. The wait is over! Introducing Gerian Assistant 1.01, now at our online shop. Gerian is a tool to aid SFI members in keeping track of affiliate-related information locally on their computers. It lets you record key codes, promo efforts, and those hit tracking data that get reset weekly at SFI. It gives important reports with summary and graph options, and has reminders for T-Time and hit tracking data downloads. Check it out!