Posts Tagged: 2019
November 2019 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-02 05:57:16 in Monthly Summaries (592 views)
LVReg, our web application to facilitate SFI’s Localvantia pre-registrations, was created. Our FrontAccounting MR-Payroll module was set up for a Pakistani prospect to review. A Printwiser client was visited for technical support, while discussions with an old prospect for its implementation resumed. The Sales and Employees modules of MoneyBooks got some needed changes. October 2019 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-10-31 21:24:59 in Monthly Summaries (687 views)
The month began with the conclusion of the new website registration and creation project. Gerian Assistant got upgraded with SFI’s Astro auctions and Rewardicals Ledger data entry features, along with five new summarized reports. The Printwiser Estimating 8.1 Per-Impression Press Run Upgrade was implemented and installed for the client, while the Microsoftware Blog and MoneyBooks Data Manager got some needed changes. Printwiser Estimating 8.1 Per-Impression Press Run Costing Upgrade
Posted by admin on 2019-10-29 22:38:47 in Announcements (753 views)
Introducing, the Printwiser Estimating 8.1 upgrade, effective October 28, 2019. It features a new per-impression press run implementation that also allows per-hour to be used for some estimates. Cost sheet report’s material and labor details can now also be exported to two separate files for use in a spreadsheet. An interesting 4th year at SFI
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-10-12 22:10:38 in SFI Diary (687 views)
A trip down memory lane to review the key events of my 4th year at SFI, from being ranked 4th in country VP streak, to establishing a RECA ecommerce shop and more... September 2019 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-10-03 04:05:23 in Monthly Summaries (871 views)
The Microsoftware Blog was upgraded with author post subscription feature. A Printwiser Estimating client was visited for technical support. Revisions were made to MR-Randomizer and several modules of MoneyBooks. Work began on a new website registration and creation project. What is SFI and how does it work?
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-09-12 22:12:09 in SFI Diary edited (1210 views)
An introduction to what SFI is all about, including how to make the money and what you need to do the work. August 2019 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-09-02 03:43:37 in Monthly Summaries (658 views)
A Printwiser Planning client was visited for technical support. Revisions were made to Printwiser Estimating, MR-Randomizer and MoneyBooks Time Manager, with discussions on the next Labelwriter upgrade. Support was also provided on our FrontAccounting Cooperative Society module. Printwiser Estimating 8.0 Quote Writer Upgrade
Posted by admin on 2019-08-20 17:00:29 in Announcements (797 views)
Introducing, the Printwiser Estimating 8.0 upgrade, effective July 2019. It features advanced quote writing options complete with branding images like logos and signatures, two new analysis report formats, and access to the work-back estimate report. No more having to print quotes on letterheads first and then scan them before sending soft copies to clients! July 2019 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-08-07 12:52:56 in Monthly Summaries (517 views)
The Printwiser Estimating 8.0 upgrade was completed and installed for the client. It features advanced quote writing options complete with branding images like logos and signatures, two new analysis report formats, and access to the work-back estimate report. June 2019 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-07-01 15:51:32 in Monthly Summaries (653 views)
Work started on the next major Printwiser Estimating 8.0 upgrade that had been in consideration for some time, featuring advanced quote writing options complete with branding images like logos and signatures, as well as two new report formats including a cost analysis spreadsheet. Labelwriter also got a couple of upgrades to speed up an essential report generation. May 2019 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-06-01 22:35:48 in Monthly Summaries (627 views)
The Microsoftware Blog got its first upgrade this year, the main additions being a Search menu item for a live search facility, the “Similar Posts” section on post viewing pages, and post tag deletion. Research and review of web development technologies continued on VueJS for which a new Discovery Vue Journal thread was started at Nairaland as well as here; also HTTP call processing and the NuxtJS framework were looked into. Building and deploying the NuxtJS application
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-09-18 05:54:34 in Discovery Vue Journal (1183 views)
NuxtJS is a framework that speeds up Vue development. After working through the Traversy Nuxt JS Crash Course, I went on to explore building and deploying the production application. A first introduction to NuxtJS
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-09-06 14:12:29 in Discovery Vue Journal (717 views)
NuxtJS is a framework that speeds up Vue development, including server-side rendering for Vue applications. My first formal look at NuxtJS was to work through a Traversy video titled Nuxt JS Crash Course where its features were summarized and a small application was constructed. Can a global object be used instead of Vuex and props?
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-08-25 17:00:38 in Discovery Vue Journal (614 views)
While pondering the idea of using a separate library like Vuex to manage shared data in Vue components, I experimented to see if a global object would not serve the purpose. I found that yes, a global object could be used in Vue components, with some provisions... Deploying the Todo app to the web
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-06-11 15:41:00 in Discovery Vue Journal (572 views)
To compare and contrast, I decided to upload both versions of the Todo List app to a web server, first the enhanced HTML version, and then the CLI version from the Traversy crash course, with mixed results. Enhancing the plain HTML Todo app
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-06-07 11:09:24 in Discovery Vue Journal (542 views)
The next assignment I set for myself was to enhance the Todo app, working with my plain HTML/JavaScript version: Implementing a Data Source dropdown, saving the value as a cookie, using an SQLite database, expanding the About page, etc. This has been accomplished between April 28 and today, May 5... April 2019 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-05-02 14:06:23 in Monthly Summaries (677 views)
Labelwriter was updated twice with technical support provision. Research and review of web development technologies continued from last month, with emphasis on VueJS. MoneyBooks Accounts Payable was updated, while Randomizer got its first revision of the year. A demo WordPress website was installed and a PHP website template was also set up on our server. Customizing the build in Vue CLI GUI
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-06-05 02:21:06 in Discovery Vue Journal (510 views)
The Configuration menu of the Vue CLI GUI lets you change the options used when building for production. The settings are saved in the vue.config.js file in the project directory, which you can also edit manually. Converting the Todo Vue CLI app to plain HTML/JavaScript/CSS version
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-06-02 21:16:40 in Discovery Vue Journal (607 views)
I next gave myself the task of converting the Vue CLI Todo List app from the Traversy course to a plain HTML/JavaScript version, to see how it would go. The CLI version had 1 .html file, 2 .js files, 7 .vue files or components distributed across different directories, plus two external modules uuid and axios. At the end of the successful exercise, the non-CLI version had just three files, for the HTML, JavaScript and CSS. Building the Todo course application
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-05-29 13:35:00 in Discovery Vue Journal (623 views)
The Vue JS crash course by Traversy did not include the build process for the completed application, so I tried this out after the video ended. I first used the Vue Package Manager GUI for the build, then later npm run build, sorting out the app location issue when opened with the browser afterwards. The Vue JS crash course by Traversy
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-05-23 15:16:03 in Discovery Vue Journal (1323 views)
I work through another introductory Vue course this time by popular YouTube author Brad Traversy, building a simple todo list. The Vue-Router and the Vue CLI 3 are introduced along with the Vue Package Manager, a browser-based GUI for managing applications. The Vue Mastery introductory course, Part 2
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-05-17 15:16:59 in Discovery Vue Journal (584 views)
In the last post on the free Vue Mastery introductory course, I summarized the first seven lessons. This is the concluding part where I summarize the last four lessons. The Vue Mastery introductory course, Part 1
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-05-14 21:31:05 in Discovery Vue Journal (719 views)
Having finished with the getting started video at vuejs.org, I began the next exploration with the free Vue Mastery introductory course containing 11 lessons, each a downloadable video. In this first part of the post I will summarize the first seven lessons. The Vue introductory tutorial video
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-05-11 13:46:57 in Discovery Vue Journal (770 views)
That 5-minute video that starts on clicking created a video at vuejs.org/v2/guide/index.html actually took a lot longer than five minutes for me to complete as I was coding the application being demonstrated as I went along. And after the coded app didn’t work as expected, I went on a successful debugging trip... Discovery Vue Journal: Getting Started!
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-05-11 01:21:16 in Discovery Vue Journal (553 views)
Introducing... Discovery Vue Journal, a personal journey into the world of VueJS web development. This debut Getting Started! reveals that Vue was created by a Google veteran named Evan You, with the aim of having some of the best features of AngularJS that he had worked with. March 2019 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-04-03 11:24:00 in Monthly Summaries (649 views)
Further upgrading of Labelwriter was done, along with research and review of web development technologies, particularly ReactJS, CSS grid, JavaScript, HTML and PHP. Client’s loans and deposits balances were uploaded to their server for the Cooperative Society module of FrontAccounting. Several MoneyBooks modules were revised, including Accounts Payable, Time Manager, Inventory, Employees, GL, Data Manager, Payroll and Sales. Technical support visit was made to our new domain name registration and hosting client to sort out their server email account issues. We cloned a WordPress website and conducted review of another for a client. February 2019 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-03-01 09:52:30 in Monthly Summaries (661 views)
The first week of the month had us visiting our EPPMS client as well as a domain name registration, hosting and possibly website design prospect on the mainland. A demo version of the Cooperative Society module of FrontAccounting was set up at our website so we could give a recent Indian prospect the login for testing. Technical support was provided for one of our MoneyBooks Payroll clients, including upgrading the payslip format. Our Labelwriter client requested for boosting response time during candidate list importing and we implemented two solutions, running the database from a RAM disk, and upgrading the application to allow for selecting a smaller number of states for importing and processing rather than having to wait for all states to be imported before reports could be produced. We downloaded and installed the latest WordPress 5.0.3 for review and possible website development use. January 2019 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-02-04 16:06:57 in Monthly Summaries (698 views)
The archive installer for Labelwriter was delivered along with the new Labelwriter Launcher 1.2. New year revisions were made to the General Ledger, Time Manager and Data Manager modules of MoneyBooks. A lot of research and review was done on new web development technologies: Node.js including Express, Nodemailer, MySQL and MongoDB modules; jQuery and AngularJS. A foremost Printwiser client on the mainland was visited to negotiate an upgrade to their Estimating module. December 2018 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-01-02 12:05:36 in Monthly Summaries (656 views)
Gerian Assistant along with all nine modules of MoneyBooks were upgraded with a speed boost feature, with additional changes in the MoneyBooks GL and MoneyBooks Data Manager modules, as well as Randomizer. Work started on an archive installer for Labelwriter, while the Labelwriter Launcher tool for opening the older versions was upgraded to version 1.2. December 2016 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-30 16:50:29 in Monthly Summaries (371 views) 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.November 2016 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-30 16:34:33 in Monthly Summaries (439 views) 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.October 2016 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-30 15:57:11 in Monthly Summaries (432 views) 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.September 2016 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-30 10:57:55 in Monthly Summaries (488 views) 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.August 2016 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-30 10:29:46 in Monthly Summaries (455 views) 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.July 2016 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-29 22:07:50 in Monthly Summaries (417 views) 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.June 2016 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-29 21:41:54 in Monthly Summaries (397 views) 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.May 2016 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-29 21:12:50 in Monthly Summaries (395 views) 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.First Win of TC Gift Cards at Pricebenders Auctions!
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-12-29 15:10:19 in SFI Diary (402 views) 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?April 2016 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-29 14:52:45 in Monthly Summaries (425 views) 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.My Payoneer MasterCard Experience
Posted by Lemeechi on 2019-12-29 14:30:53 in SFI Diary (525 views) 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.March 2016 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-29 14:04:52 in Monthly Summaries (417 views) 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.February 2016 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-29 13:46:44 in Monthly Summaries (411 views) 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.Printwiser 7.54
Posted by admin on 2019-12-29 13:30:27 in Announcements (341 views) 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…January 2016 In Brief
Posted by admin on 2019-12-29 13:09:33 in Monthly Summaries (343 views) 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.Introducing Gerian Assistant 1.01
Posted by admin on 2019-12-29 12:20:46 in Announcements (336 views) 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…Older Posts
Posted by admin on 2019-12-29 04:57:04 in Monthly Summaries (340 views)The present Blog format went live in 2017 and some of the older posts were brought over. For posts prior to 2016 and others, see the older Classic Blog index here.