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SQLNotes -- a Plea Please
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Posted by Graham Rhind
Jun 2, 2008 at 04:19 PM
Thanks Daly, and good work Pierre - I’ll put reading that onto my todo list!
Daly de Gagne wrote:
>Having said that, since writing my note, I have been over to the SQL site, and
>see that some good work has been on documentation, to wit, a start-up guide that seems
>to me pretty understandable.
Posted by Dominik Holenstein
Jun 3, 2008 at 08:17 AM
Daly,
You are right, SQLNotes is the tool for old ADMers. Further, it is so feature rich that I can’t see all opportunities at the moment. I will take the time to dive into SQLNotes even I don’t have it… But it is a feeling like when I first looked at ADM (or EccoPro years, years ago).
The expected price of USD 49 is very, very fair, Pierre.
Dominik
Posted by Christophe
Jun 3, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Daly de Gagne wrote:
>I
>think that the ability to have a real clear, here’s how to use SQLNotes for specific
>functions help file will be a big plus in getting sales.
>
>Also, there’s a need to
>provide illustrations of how different people might use it for different functions,
>for example, a journalist, a therapist or doctor, a lawyer, a general knowledge data
>base, etc.
>
+1
I often think that showing how other peoples uses their software would be the most useful help, more than a standard help file (I already know that when I’m clicking on button labelled “Create a pivot table” I’m going to create a pivot table…but I still don’t really know what is its usefulness).
Seeing samples (at least for me) is the fastest way to understand a function of a software.
Unfortunately, often software developpers forget to show to users how other users do with their software…
Sincerely,
Christophe.
PS : If you have the funny idea that my english is…well…let say…strange…you’ll be right, and please accept my appologizes for that, it’s not my mother tongue.
Posted by Pierre Paul Landry
Jun 3, 2008 at 02:44 PM
@ All,
I don’t quite know where to start answering questions… One at a time I guess.
@Christophe
You wrote:
I often think that showing how other peoples uses their software would be the most useful help, more than a standard help file (I already know that when I’m clicking on button labelled “Create a pivot table” I’m going to create a pivot table…but I still don’t really know what is its usefulness).
Seeing samples (at least for me) is the fastest way to understand a function of a software
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I’m the same. You’ll find in the wikispace the getting started guide and 5 other uses in the Examples section, which guide you through, step by step. Regarding pivot tables, the Basketball stats, Time tracking, and Finances examples shows uses. Suggestions for improvements and other samples are welcomed. And anybody can modify the wikispace, so don’t be shy. http://sqlnotes.wikispaces.com/
Posted by dan7000
Jun 3, 2008 at 04:25 PM
A couple questions for you Pierre - these are things that I find really confusing about SQLNotes, which have kept me from using it:
1.) what is the difference between a form and a grid? Both of them seem to be just a set of fields?
2.) How do you determine what grids an item will appear in? Sometimes I create an item and it magically appears in 2 grids; sometimes, it only appears in one grid. Sometimes it seems to disappear from a grid where it previously appeared.
3.) What is the “date source” of a grid (appears in the “manage grids” dialog)
OK - I think those three will help a lot, and then I’ll get back to you after those sink in…
- Dan