Suggestions

[sunad]

This new version certainly has some compelling features. On the same token, it has some drawbacks - at least in my opinion.

I DO LIKE:

1) New UI
2) Automatic backup to Interlink
3) One data file per list (new program) vs many files per list (old program)
4) Automatic program update mechanism
5) Simpler workflow / design approach

I DON'T LIKE:

1) Frequent registration checks. I could see a weekly or monthly check... but every time I run the program? Not only is it annoying but problematic if Internet is down and I need to make circulation changes. Not only that, but I think the registration ID should not be Windows profile specific.

2) Licensing model. Personally I have issues with the licensing model. I can understand losing access to support and updates when you don't renew, but write access to the entire program? I don't like that (correct me if I'm wrong on the behavior of the program if you don't renew).

3) Multi-user access. I read there was an addon module that allowed for this (I'm assuming it means writing to a database server instead of to a file), but it would be nice if this were included in the base package.

4) Stability. I just am not convinced that this new version is as stable or reliable as the old one. I will say, however, that it is far more stable than it was a few months ago.

The concept behind the new program is worlds ahead of the old one. I think, in time, this one will become the choice for existing Interlink customers.

[pilcherpub]

i have a suggestion i would like to place. i would like to be able to print a user defined list of the snowbirds. i am going to be giving them a different sub rate and it would be a whole lot easier to accomplish this if i had a way to just type something in and it would give me a list of subs who have an alt address in their file, not just if they are switched to it or not, but if it even exists. maybe an early birthday present for me??

[vindicator]

I am wondering if Sunad has encountered any of the problems the rest of us have since installing the new version. Have you found many features that you used to use non-existent in this newer version? Just curious...

[sunad]

Vindicator, I'm not sure I follow your question. Could you clarify? I'd be happy to share our experiences with you, so long as I understand the question.

[vindicator]

You noted features you DID like and that you DIDN'T like with the new windows version. I was wondering if anything else has come up that you didn't like with this new version since you posted your original post.

[sunad]

Well, to be honest, I don't know. Those impressions were when I was trying to set it up. We still have some training issues to solve first before we actually make the official move. See here.

My training issue aside, my biggest gripe is the network drive bug. That needs to be fixed very soon.

[ajcirculation]

Originally Posted by pilcherpub

i have a suggestion i would like to place. i would like to be able to print a user defined list of the snowbirds. i am going to be giving them a different sub rate and it would be a whole lot easier to accomplish this if i had a way to just type something in and it would give me a list of subs who have an alt address in their file, not just if they are switched to it or not, but if it even exists. maybe an early birthday present for me??

Under Advanced settings under Select if you use 'Af26 = {2} END' You should get a list of subscribers with alternate addresses

[Krisko]

I do use all of the features offered here. I have found one thing I miss and that is being able to change the count on my bundle caps. Sure would waste a lot less paper. But for the most part I like what has happened with the new software. I am self taught on the program.

[OkieRoadWarrior]

Follow this path:
Tools,
Default Report Values,
Bundle Tops Newspapers,
OK,
Change the Max Bundle Count,
Continue,
Close
You will of course have to Close Issue in order for these changes to take effect.
Hope this helps.