Wow. I don’t know what to think about that. I’m probably not qualified to lead a project of this magnitude! It does sound like fun— what an exciting prospect to consider!
New Version Released Thu Jun 02 2005 10:03 EST
Today I’ve released a new version of ServiceBuilder which includes many new features and fixes, especially with regards to improving user-friendliness.
One of the new features is an interactive video wizard which walks through the essentials of using ServiceBuilder in 12 easy steps.
Visit www.servicebuilder.net/download.shtml to obtain the new version.
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sb_data.mdb) then be sure to back it up, as this installation will replace your data file. You should move your data file to a network drive, and relink it to the front-end.
~Jason
Confirm Contact Information Wed Feb 02 2005 22:45 EST
I’m adding a new feature to ServiceBuilder for our church— it’s almost done. It will help us keep our contact information up-to-date.
Here’s what it does: it sends out a message to a group from your database (you decide who) asking them to confirm their contact information. They can click a link, then choose ‘Accept’ or ‘Correct.’
As soon as they view the record, this action is stored in a separate table so we know who actually got the email and bothered checking. Then if they accept the contact information, or correct it, this information is stored in the people table, as well as in the separate table, mentioned above.
This way we can easily ask all attendees, for example, to check their contact information before we print a new church directory. They can also choose to unsubscribe!
The script has a built in password system to ensure someone doesn’t change your information without your permission. Pretty cool.
~Jason
