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 Regarding Snow Leopard and FileMaker Server 10, I am aware of only one issue regarding the installation of the server software from a CD. Here is what FileMaker knowledge base says:========= FileMaker Server 10.0v2 and FileMaker Server 10.0v2 Advanced requires a full installation from either the CD or Software Download file. Do not install FileMaker Server 10.0v1 and update to FileMaker Server 10.0v2 on this operating system as supporting files are not installed correctly. In addition, if you previously updated to FileMaker Server 10.0v2 on Leopard and update the OS to Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard, the server will not function. You must do a full un-installation of FileMaker Server 10.0v2, and then a full reinstall on Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard. ========= To view the complete article, click here to view the website.  As for Windows Version 7, here's the latest news: the FileMaker website claims compatibility with Windows 7 for both FileMaker Pro 10 and FileMaker Pro 10 Advanced. There are a couple of issues, however. FileMaker says that the list control may get garbled when scrolling and opened file names are not added to the Recent list.There has been no official testing of Windows 7 with older versions of FileMaker, and the FileMaker website warns that earlier versions may encounter stability issues, even if they seem to install and run properly. Their recommendation is to purchase the latest version of FileMaker. Check out the FileMaker informational page by clicking here. |
We are still seeing reports coming in regarding the Snow Leopard upgrade issues with FileMaker® and would advise to upgrade with caution. My feeling is that it's not quite ready for prime time.
The big new release for Windows 7 is due out Oct. 22nd and we are watching the online lists, user groups and message boards to learn what issues there may be in regards to compatibility with FileMaker®. We will keep you posted.
We've started a new newsletter which we plan on producing on a monthly basis. Similar to this blog, the newsletter will contain information on product updates, press releases and general happenings here at Compu-Books.
Linda Pitts, owner of Compu-Books, will be lecturing at the 2009 FileMaker DevCon. She will be holding a session about accounting software for Mac & Windows and leading a workshop that goes into detail about sharing data with MYOB accounting software.
Financing Contract Builder will create customer loans / financing contracts with payment schedules. It also projects monthly income and prints payment receipts and payoff balances.
Designed for weekly and monthly publishers, this solution schedules display ads and classified ads up to a year in advance. It also provides a separate 'print' invoice module and subscription management.NewsPublisher is built with FileMaker's award winning database engine and is sold in two versions: a single user version for smaller shops and a completely unlocked template for customizing the software to meet your special needs. Add new reports, fields, layouts and scripts! Our experienced support staff can help you with modifications - send us your 'wish-list'!
Download a free demo and learn more about this product by visiting the NewsPublisher website.
Inspired by the Innkeeper and B&B industry, Recipe Traquer is designed to organize your favorite recipes. Key Features:
Compu-Books of Glendale, Arizona announces a new release of Reservations 6.0, a solution designed for hotels, bed & breakfasts, small inns and RV resorts. Today's release incorporates major feature upgrades and user requests, including QuickBooks posting, log-in accounts, integration with online reservation services and POS bar code printing to name a few. Now in our 9th published year with users in 21 different countries, version 6 is the best release ever! Key Features:
- Book Reservations for individuals, groups and agents
- Unlimited number of rooms and rates
- Graphically displays availability
- Email confirmations to guests and groups
- Keeps history by guest and by room
- Commissionable room rates for Agents
- Point of Sale module for gift shops, rentals or day use
- Print and email reservation confirmations and guest invoices
- Full reports menu
- Upload availability to online reservation services
- Integration with MYOB US and Australian accounting software
- Virtual Terminal to process credit card payments
- Send marketing emails to the 'found set' of records in select areas
- Printable Help manual
Enhancements:
- Updated user interface and user defined fields
- Post guest invoices and POS sales to QuickBooks
- Log-in security with 3 access levels
- New room 'type' and room 'view' options
- Picture field to store images of guests
- Send or view emails to add attachments
- New housekeeping status field
- Enter room rates with tax-inclusive for Australia users
- Floating color-coded availability calendar
- Select an available date to start a reservation
- Scroll to see 30 days at a time
- New guest signature block on invoices
- Details from POS sales post to guest invoice
- Drag-n-drop or scan items on POS invoice
- Print small receipt or full invoice for POS sales
- POS bar code printing and scanning
- New POS hardware package
- New multi-user bundle pricing
- Integration with Availability Online reservation service
- Updated user manual downloadable from our site
- Downloadable Mac & Windows training movies on our Online Help Center
The new release is sold in single-user and multi-user bundles. A FileMaker template version also available for v8.5 or higher with limited customization to invoice layouts. FileMaker Server software is required for more than 9 users. Internet access, merchant account and related fees not included. Online reservation service requires an account with either Availability Online or Webervations.
Visit the Reservations 6.0 website for more information, ordering and to download a free 21 day demo.
http://www.compu-reservations.com
http://www.compu-reservations-au.com
