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[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Releases iCal Manipulator for FileMak...

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Releases iCal Manipulator for FileMaker Pro

04/06/2010

Productive Computing, Inc. Releases iCal Manipulator for FileMaker Pro

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

San Diego, CA - April 6, 2010 - Productive Computing, Inc., a Platinum member of the FileMaker Business Alliance, announces the release of iCal Manipulator. This new plug-in provides a bi-directional data exchange between FileMaker Pro and Apple's iCal application.

KEY FEATURES:

- No XML programming required. All integration is performed with FileMaker script steps and calculations.

- Create, retrieve, edit or delete iCal calendars, events and tasks directly from your FileMaker database.

- Push your FileMaker tasks and events to iCal to take advantage of the iCal pop-up event and task alarms.

- Supports creating, editing, and deleting recurring events in iCal.

- Provides a conduit to access your FileMaker Pro data on your mobile device.

The iCal Manipulator starts at $59.95 for a single user and is compatible with OS X 10.5 - 10.6. Visit the product page at http://www.productivecomputing.com/plugins/ical-manipulator-id-115/ to download a demo, view the video tutorials and read our documentation to see how this plug-in can save you time and increase your efficiency.

Plug-in Integration and FileMaker Pro Support:
Want help getting this plug-in professionally installed into your FileMaker solution? Do you have other database enhancements you would like to have programmed? We can help!

The process is easy - complete our online Request a Quote form (RFQ) (http://webserver.productivecomputing.com/fmi/iwp/cgi?-db=pci_rfq&-loadframes) or call us directly at 760-510-1200 and one of our certified developers can work with you on improving your solution today.

About Productive Computing, Inc.:
Since 1996, Productive Computing, Inc. has been helping its customers become more efficient and profitable by providing a solid foundation of indispensable software and computer support services. These services include custom FileMaker Pro database development, consulting, IT support and hosting services. Productive Computing, Inc. also produces several software solutions such as Core2 CRM, OrgPlanner and IT Asset Manager as well as a suite of FileMaker Pro plug-ins that allow FileMaker Pro to integrate with third party applications including Outlook, QuickBooks, Entourage, the Apple Address Book, iCal, PDF forms, and digital signatures.

Productive Computing, Inc. is one of only a few companies in the United States to have earned the highly respected and exclusive Platinum level membership within the FileMaker Business Alliance.

Productive Computing, Inc.
950 Boardwalk, Suite 205
San Marcos, CA 92078
http://www.productivecomputing.com
info@productivecomputing.com
(760) 510-1200

Press Contacts:
Productive Computing, Inc.
Keith Larochelle
(760) 510-1200

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http://www.productivecomputing.com/

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces FileMaker 11 Compatibility

03/18/2010

Productive Computing, Inc. Announces FileMaker 11 Compatibility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

San Diego, CA - March 18, 2010 - Productive Computing, Inc., a Platinum member of the FileMaker Business Alliance, is proud to announce the compatibility of our products with FileMaker Pro 11. All of our products have been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with this latest version of FileMaker Pro.

As always it is important that you ensure you are using the latest version of our plug-ins. For your convenience we have provided the links for each below. Should you have any questions after downloading please do not hesitate to contact us.

OUTLOOK AUTOMATION:

Outlook SendMail Plug-in v1.1.3.3:
Sends plain text or HTML formatted e-mails with multiple attachments while suppressing the Outlook security dialog.

http://www.productivecomputing.com/plugins/outlook-sendmail-id-77/

Outlook Manipulator Plug-in v4.0.1.5:
Exchange data with Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Journal, Post Items and Mail.

http://www.productivecomputing.com/plugins/outlook-manipulator-v4-id-40/

Exchange Manipulator Plug-in v2.0.1.5:
Contains all of the functionality of the Outlook Manipulator, plus the added functionality to access multiple Exchange mailboxes and Exchange Server's Public Folders.

http://www.productivecomputing.com/plugins/exchange-manipulator-id-59/

QUICKBOOKS AUTOMATION:

FM Books Connector Plug-in v2.0.0.4:
Allows you to exchange data between QuickBooks® and FileMaker Pro using only a handful of script steps that do not require any knowledge of XML!

http://www.productivecomputing.com/plugins/fmbooks-connector-id-63/

APPLE AUTOMATION:

Address Book Manipulator Plug-in v2.0.3.5:
Exchanges data between FileMaker® Pro and Apple's Address Book.

http://www.productivecomputing.com/plugins/address-book-manipulator-id-39/

Entourage Manipulator Plug-in v2.0.0.12:
Exchange data within Microsoft Entourage® Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Mail (POP Accounts ONLY).

http://www.productivecomputing.com/plugins/entourage-manipulator-id-38/

UTILITY PLUG-INS:

Change Printer Plug-in Win v3.0.4.0 / Mac 3.0.2.4:
Provides FileMaker® Pro the power to automatically change printers within your scripts. It can be used to coordinate large and complex print procedures and switch between various types of printers/drivers such as: inkjet, laser, label, and PDF.

http://www.productivecomputing.com/plugins/change-printer-id-79/

eSign Signature Capture Plug-in v1.0.3.1:
Allows you to digitally capture and bind signatures to information stored in a FileMaker Pro database.

http://www.productivecomputing.com/plugins/esign-signature-capture-id-61/

File Manipulator Plug-in v2.0.3.2/2.0.2.5:
A simple utility plug-in that gives FileMaker® Pro the power to copy, rename, move or delete files and folders on local or networked drives.

http://www.productivecomputing.com/plugins/file-manipulator-id-56/

PDF Manipulator Plug-in v2.0.4.4/2.0.3.7:
Allows you to extract all text from a PDF, pull data from PDF form fields, and combine multiple PDF documents into a single PDF file and more!

http://www.productivecomputing.com/plugins/pdf-manipulator-id-29/

SOLUTIONS:

Core2 CRM Win 1.1.2.0 / Mac 1.1.2.0 : Allows you and your entire company to intuitively manage all your company and individual contacts, letters, faxes and e-mail correspondence history, group calendaring, employee task lists, marketing e-mail or letter campaigns, notes and associated documents.

http://www.productivecomputing.com/solutions/core2-crm-id-64/

Core2 Invoices Win 1.0.0.8 / Mac 1.0.0.8 : This complete invoicing and payment module can be added on to any FileMaker Pro database system or purchased as an optional add-on module for Core2 CRM. Plus it is 100% customizable so you can modify it to fit your specific business needs.

http://www.productivecomputing.com/solutions/core2-invoices-id-80/

OrgPlanner Win 1.0.0.3 / Mac 1.0.0.3 : This solution allows business owners and managers to record their company's annual goals, setup their organization chart and define all of the procedures assigned to each position within the company.

http://www.productivecomputing.com/solutions/orgplanner-id-116/

SPECIAL FILEMAKER PROMOTION: If you are interested in upgrading or purchasing new FileMaker Pro licenses we are offering a 5% discount on all orders until April 9th, 2010. Click the link below to fill out your FileMaker request today and save!

http://webserver.productivecomputing.com/fmi/iwp/cgi?-db=pci_fmp_quote&-loadframes

About Productive Computing, Inc.:
Since 1996, Productive Computing, Inc. has been helping its customers become more efficient and profitable by providing a solid foundation of indispensable software and computer support services. These services include custom FileMaker Pro database development, consulting, IT support and hosting services. Productive Computing, Inc. also produces several software solutions such as Core2 CRM, OrgPlanner and IT Asset Manager as well as a suite of FileMaker Pro plug-ins that allow FileMaker Pro to integrate with third party applications including Outlook, QuickBooks, Entourage, the Apple Address Book, PDF forms, and digital signatures.

Productive Computing, Inc. is one of only a few companies in the United States to have earned the highly respected and exclusive Platinum level membership within the FileMaker Business Alliance.

Productive Computing, Inc.
950 Boardwalk, Suite 205
San Marcos, CA 92078
http://www.productivecomputing.com
info@productivecomputing.com
(760) 510-1200

Press Contacts:
Productive Computing, Inc.
Keith Larochelle
(760) 510-1200

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http://www.productivecomputing.com/

[ANN] All 360Works products are officially supported with FileMaker 11

03/09/2010

All 360Works products are officially supported with FileMaker 11

At 360Works, we are impressed with the features added in the new FileMaker 11 release. We know that our customers are eager to upgrade, and so we are happy to officially announce that all 360Works products have been tested and are supported with this new version. We’re proud of our track record in keeping our products up-to-date and functional with each new platform update – whether Windows, OS X or FileMaker Pro. Timely releases of new product versions mean smooth upgrades for all of our customers.

All 360Works products have been updated to resolve an intermittent failure when running on Windows XP with FileMaker 11. The newest versions of the 360Works suite of tools can be downloaded from the company’s website – http://www.360Works.com/products. These updates are free to current users, and demo versions are available to everybody.

Each of the following 360Works products, all of which enhance or extend the functionality of FileMaker Pro, have been updated and tested to work with FileMaker 11:

SuperContainer v2.742 – Supercontainer enhances and extends Filemaker’s native file-management functions, letting users upload, view, and download files to and from any FileMaker database, plus it offers faster speeds, smaller file sizes, web browser uploads, and cross-platform file path compatibility.

SafetyNet v1.03 - Affordable, offsite backups for your FileMaker Server with a 5 minute setup.

ScriptMaster v3.33 – Free, general-purpose, modular plugin that comes out of the box with modules for file manipulation, URL and network utilities, Web Services, shell scripting, event/script triggering, and many others.

Plastic v1.76 – This utility makes it easy to process credit card transactions securely from within FileMaker Pro.

Email v1.944 – This plug-in makes FileMaker Pro into a fully functional email client, allowing users to integrate email functionality into their database solutions.

FTPeek v1.521 – FTPeek lets Filemaker users manage upload, download, and manipulation of remote files on any FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server from within their database.

Textractor v1.671 – Textractor extends FileMaker’s native file management capacities by extracting plain text from PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel documents.

JDBC v1.721 – Allows users to use JDBC to access data in any database from within FileMaker Pro.

RemoteScripter v1.741 – Allows users to remotely trigger FileMaker scripts on another computer.

Web Assistant v1.511 – Allows POST and GET URLs directly from FileMaker; perfect for filling out online forms, downloading web sites into FileMaker, or grabbing an image from the web and storing it into a container field.

Difference Engine v1.761 – A utility that lets users see color-coded differences between field contents, showing what text has changed between two similar versions.

AdminAnywhere v1.302 - Administer your FileMaker Server from your iPhone, Blackberry, Android phone, or any web browser.

Charts v1.631 – This easy-to-use plugin enables users to create various types of graphical charts within FileMaker solutions. Although bug fixes will be continue to be released for this plugin, no new features will be added since this feature is included with FileMaker 11.

Patterns v1.681 – Patterns lets developers performs Regular Expression (Regex) matching within FileMaker Pro.

We hope that these updates to our products will help to make your transition to FileMaker 11 a smooth one.

—The 360Works Staff

plugins@360works.com
www.360works.com
866-662-9185

http://www.360works.com/products

New Article Available on Security Schema in FileMaker Pro 11

03/09/2010

The FileMaker Pro 11 and FileMaker Pro 11 advanced products have a new security feature called File Access Protection that allows developers to control which external files can access parts of FileMaker solutions for purposes of table aliases on the Relationship Graph, value list access, and script activation. Developers now have the option of restricting that access to only an approved set of files. The new versions also have several other new security features.

You can read more about all these here:

http://fmpug.com/resources/?newschema

FileMaker Server 11 Advanced also has a new feature that I like a great deal. In response to many requests, FMI has added role-based administration to this product. This allows the server administrator
to designate subgroups of files and sub-administrators for those file groups and to assign different privileges for each sub-administrator.
This feature will prove very useful both for larger organizations and for smaller ones as well, where the developer may want to designate a sub-administrator with privileges to monitor activities, but not necessarily to control all of them.

http://fmpug.com/resources/?newschema

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Releases OrgPlanner Software Solution...

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Releases OrgPlanner Software Solution for Business Owners and Managers

02/09/2010

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Releases OrgPlanner Software Solution for Business Owners and Managers

San Diego, CA - February 9, 2010 - Productive Computing, Inc., a Platinum member of the FileMaker Business Alliance, announces the release of OrgPlanner, a new software solution for business owners and managers.

The OrgPlanner solution is an easy and concise way to define and document what a company does, how it does it and who is responsible for doing it.

Inspired by author Michael Gerber's best selling book, The E-Myth Revisited - Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It, this software allows small business owners and managers to define and document their company's Strategic Objective and Organizational Strategy in an easy to use software application.

KEY FEATURES:

Goal Tracking:
• Create business, professional and personal goals
• Specify whether they are short or long term goals
• Break each goal down into manageable tasks

Positions and Organization Chart:
• Create departments, positions and staff members
• Assign staff to specific positions
• Display positions on the org chart of your business

Procedures and Standards:
• Create procedures and standards for each task that your company does.
• Assign procedures and standards to the positions responsible for carrying them out

After filling out the information in this software solution, business owners and managers will have effectively written both a job description and a procedures manual for every position in their company. This will allow them and their staff to have a clear understanding of the work that needs to get done, who is responsible to perform the work as well as the standards by which the work will be evaluated.

OrgPlanner is priced at $149.95 and is compatible with both the Windows and Macintosh computer platforms.

Please visit http://www.productivecomputing.com/solutions/orgplanner-id-116/ for video tutorials and a downloadable demo of the OrgPlanner software solution.

About Productive Computing, Inc.:
Since 1996, Productive Computing, Inc. has been helping it's customers become more efficient and profitable by providing a solid foundation of indispensable software and computer support services. These services include custom FileMaker Pro database development, consulting, IT support and hosting services. Productive Computing, Inc. also produces several software solutions such as Core2 CRM, OrgPlanner and IT Asset Manager as well as a suite of FileMaker Pro plug-ins that allow FileMaker Pro to integrate with third party applications including Outlook, QuickBooks, Entourage, the Apple Address Book, PDF forms, and digital signatures.

Productive Computing, Inc. is one of only a few companies in the United States to have earned the highly respected and exclusive Platinum level membership within the FileMaker Business Alliance.

Productive Computing, Inc.
950 Boardwalk, Suite 205
San Marcos, CA 92078
http://www.productivecomputing.com
info@productivecomputing.com
(760) 510-1200

Press Contacts:
Productive Computing, Inc.
Keith Larochelle
(760) 510-1200

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http://www.productivecomputing.com/solutions/orgplanner-id-116

Your complimentary seat at the Master's table is waiting

02/05/2010

Attention all members of FMPug: If you're a star-studded FM developer with the design skills to pay those bills, here's an opportunity you shouldn't pass-up: Win *YOUR* seat at the finest design workshop, courtesy of FMPug and SmallCo.

If you're hungry to take your application design skills to the next level, this workshop-style seminar is precisely what you need to make it a reality. SmallCo's Design Master Class is geared toward advanced developers with a passion for designing and executing incredible user experiences. You'll be surrounded by the best and brightest FM developers, who, like you, take the user experience very seriously. You'll be challenged to adopt new ideas, to break-free of conventional concepts and grow, as a designer, a developer, and (dare we say) as an artist. Everything is hands-on, nothing is theoretical at the Master's Class. You collectively learn from fellow attendees, transforming your actual, real-life solutions. When it's all said and done, you leave with your design, your solution....only better!

If the gift of learning wasn't enough, the class takes place in sunny Miami, Florida-- in March. That's right, no snow, no ice, no winter coats. Amid sunrooms, sunny blue skies, expansive porches, quiet comfy nooks, and hammocks, you'll find a sizable dose of inspiration in the surroundings alone!

Think your ready? It's time to show and tell...with flare!

Member applicants are asked to submit the following to info@fmpug.com :

1) screenshots of your budding "masterpiece" solution, the one you're most proud of, and the one that you feel deserves a little attention from fellow "professionals"
2) the reason why you're the best (and only) person who most definitely should fill this seat -- share with us why if we give it to anyone else BUT you, it would be a total and utter waste
3) along with a description of your overall expectations, what you hope to gain from attending the workshop

The entire experience revolves around creative artistry.....so imaginative, catchy submissions that "stand-out" will certainly bode much better than those that force a stifled yawn! This course has historically been (very) popular all the years it's been offered, and this time will be no exception. Translation: Competition will surely be fierce!

Deadline for Submission: 12 am EST 20 February 2010
Winner Notification: 22 February 2010
Class Dates: 10-12 March 2010
Location: SmallCo's Miami Jungle Branch, read more here: http://web.me.com/smallco/Sites/Miami.html

Submission Requirements: Folks who submit their entry for the Master Class must be valid members of FMPug AND have three (3) years of professional experience with FileMaker, designing applications and not just providing support.

Admission is completely free of charge -- a $1750 savings-- however airfare, meals and lodging are the responsibility of the winner. The winner will also be asked to submit a post-seminar follow-up outlining how attendance met, exceeded or down-right didn't address your initial expectations.

Not a (current) member? That's an easy fix, simply head to FMPug and register. No better time than the present!

ABOUT SMALLCO

SmallCo is a design consultancy with offices in Miami, Orlando and New York. SmallCo clients include Fidelity Investments, Harvard University, The New York Public Library, SFMOMA, Time Inc. and other small and large companies in North America and Europe. FileMaker Inc. selected SmallCo to design the starter databases that ship in the box with FileMaker Pro.

SmallCo is a Design Partner with development teams worldwide, using FileMaker Pro as well as web solutions built with Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, ColdFusion, PHP, Flash and Flex.

ABOUT FMPug

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida - DnG Design & Development’s FMPug.com is fast becoming the world’s leading resource for developers & users who utilize FileMaker in their day-to-day activities. Winner of the 2005 Mad Dog PR Award & two FileMaker Excellence Awards, FMPug has created one of the first truly virtual communities with FileMaker as its focus. Continually updating its benefit offerings to meet the ever-growing needs of its member base, FMPug prides itself on offering membership opportunities to anyone & everyone interested in FileMaker.

http://www.productivecomputing.com/solutions/orgplanner-id-116

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Launches New Web Site and New Look

11/04/2009

Productive Computing, Inc. Launches New Web Site and New Look

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

San Diego, CA - November 4, 2009 - Productive Computing, Inc. a Platinum member of the FileMaker Business Alliance, is proud to announce the launch of their redesigned web site. ProductiveComputing.com aims to serve a broad audience that includes FileMaker Pro users and developers as well as business professionals who may not know what FileMaker Pro is but are looking for cost effective productivity solutions. The new web site features expanded content and streaming media including a brand new product Video Training Library with over 50 training videos and Product Documentation Library. The redesign incorporates a brand new corporate identity and product branding with bold graphics and completely new navigational tools.

"With such a diverse customer base that includes very technical programmers and non-technical end users, we had to find a way to address the needs of both audiences. Additionally our flagship product, Core2 CRM is targeted to compete with other well known software products like Act! and Daylite and we needed a bold and fresh corporate identity that could stand shoulder to shoulder with these other national brands.

We believe the new web site and contemporary look accomplishes this and will carry our company well into the future." - Marc Larochelle, CEO

Follow all Productive Computing, Inc. product and service updates on:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ProdComp

FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Marcos-CA/Productive-Computing-Inc/74665198532

About Productive Computing, Inc.:
Since 1996, Productive Computing, Inc. has been helping companies become more efficient and profitable by providing a solid foundation of indispensable software and support services. Contact us today and see how we can become your strategic partner for all your company's technology needs.

Productive Computing, Inc. is one of only a few companies in the United States to have earned the highly respected and exclusive platinum level membership within the FileMaker Business Alliance.

Productive Computing, Inc.
950 Boardwalk, Suite 205
San Marcos, CA 92078
http://www.productivecomputing.com
info@productivecomputing.com
(760) 510-1200

Press Contacts:
Productive Computing, Inc.
Sally Schoonover
(760) 510-1200

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http://www.productivecomputing.com/index.php

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Windows 7 Compatibility

10/23/2009

Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Windows 7 Compatibility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

San Diego, CA - October 22, 2009 - Productive Computing, Inc., a Platinum member of the FileMaker Business Alliance, is proud to announce the compatibility of our FileMaker Pro plug-ins and solutions with Windows 7. Please utilize the product links below to download the latest version.

List of Updated & Compatible Products:

Solutions:
Core2 CRM Solution v1.1.1.0: Multi-user, cross-platform CRM solution to centralize your data.
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?ID=64

* Core² Invoices Solutionv1.0.0.8: An invoicing and payment module for FileMaker® Pro.
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?ID=80

Outlook Automation Plug-ins:
* Outlook SendMail Plug-in v1.1.3.3: Send plain text or HTML formatted e-mails with multiple attachments.
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?ID=77

* Outlook Manipulator Plug-in v4.0.0.14: Exchanges data between FileMaker® Pro and Microsoft Outlook®.
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?ID=40

* Exchange Manipulator Plug-in v2.0.0.14: Exchanges data between FileMaker® Pro and Microsoft Exchange folders.
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?ID=59

QuickBooks Automation Plug-in:
* FM Books Connector Plug-in (for use with QuickBooks) v1.0.5.11: Exchanges data between QuickBooks® and FileMaker® Pro.
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?ID=63

Utility Plug-ins:
* Change Printer Plug-in v3.0.3.5: Automatically change printer drivers within your FileMaker scripts.
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?ID=79

* eSign Signature Capture Plug-in v1.0.3.0: Capture signatures and bind them to information stored in your database
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?ID=61

* File Manipulator Plug-in v2.0.3.1: Copy, rename, move or delete files and folders on local or networked drives.
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?ID=56

* PDF Manipulator Plug-in v2.0.4.1: Exchanges data between FileMaker® Pro and Adobe Acrobat.
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?ID=29

Should you have any questions regarding the information above please do not hesitate to post to our forum at www.productivecomputing.com/forum.

Follow all Productive Computing, Inc. product and service updates on:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ProdComp

FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Marcos-CA/Productive-Computing-Inc/74665198532

About Productive Computing, Inc.:
Since 1996, Productive Computing, Inc. has been helping companies become more efficient and profitable by providing a solid foundation of indispensable software and support services. Contact us today and see how we can become your strategic partner for all your company's technology needs.

Productive Computing, Inc. is one of only a few companies in the United States to have earned the highly respected and exclusive platinum level membership within the FileMaker Business Alliance.

Productive Computing, Inc.
950 Boardwalk, Suite 205
San Marcos, CA 92078
http://www.productivecomputing.com
info@productivecomputing.com
(760) 510-1200

Press Contacts:
Productive Computing, Inc.
Sally Schoonover
(760) 510-1200

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http://www.productivecomputing.com/index.php

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Plug-in Compatibility for S...

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Plug-in Compatibility for Snow Leopard Mac OS X 10.6

10/08/2009

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Plug-in Compatibility for Snow Leopard Mac OS X 10.6

San Diego, CA - October 8, 2009 - Productive Computing, Inc. a Platinum member of the FileMaker Business Alliance, provided an update today regarding the compatibility of its FileMaker Pro Macintosh line of plug-ins with Snow Leopard Mac OS X 10.6.

Plug-ins Fully Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6:

- Address Book Manipulator v2.0.3.4
Download Latest Version:
http://www.addressbookmanipulator.com/downloads/AddressBookManip.zip

- PDF Manipulator v2.0.3.6
Download Latest Version:
http://www.pdfmanipulator.com/downloads/PDFManipMac.zip

- File Manipulator v2.0.2.4
Download Latest Version:
http://www.productivecomputing.com/dl/file/FileManipMac.zip

- Change Printer Plug-in v3.0.2.3
Download Latest Version:
http://www.productivecomputing.com/dl/cp/ChangePrinterMac.zip

Plug-ins Partially Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6:

- Entourage Manipulator v2.0.0.9
http://www.entouragemanipulator.com/downloads/EntourageManip.zip
Known Issue: When sending Plain Text or Rich Text formatted e-mails, carriage returns are not preserved. All other functions in the Entourage Manipulator plug-in are compatible with Mac OS X 10.6. We are currently working on this issue and will announce full compatibility via our Twitter and FaceBook accounts below.

Follow all Productive Computing, Inc. product and service updates on:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ProdComp

FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Marcos-CA/Productive-Computing-Inc/74665198532

About Productive Computing, Inc.:
Since 1996, Productive Computing, Inc. (PCI) has been creating custom solutions to meet the specific needs of our customers as well as maintaining and modifying existing solutions. Our staff of certified FileMaker Pro developers has worked with hundreds of industries increasing productivity while giving our customers what they needed when they needed it.

Productive Computing, Inc. is one of only a few companies in the United States to have earned the highly respected and exclusive platinum level membership within the FileMaker Business Alliance.

Productive Computing, Inc.
950 Boardwalk, Suite 205
San Marcos, CA 92078
http://www.productivecomputing.com
info@productivecomputing.com
(760) 510-1200

Press Contacts:
Productive Computing, Inc.
Keith Larochelle
(760) 510-1200

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[ANN] A Free Copy Of The Everything Reference V3 Awaits You At Fmpug.c...

[ANN] A Free Copy Of The Everything Reference V3 Awaits You At Fmpug.com

10/02/2009

Now FileMaker 10 Compatible

Orlando, FL, Sept 29 - DnG Design & Development, the driving force behind FMPug.com announced today their latest version of The Everything Reference is available for download -- completely FREE of charge -- to anyone and everyone interested in FileMaker.

For persons who use or develop-in FileMaker, The Everything Reference provides quick, easy access to the most widely used FileMaker-based reference material, eliminating the need to hunt through a countless number of manuals, books and/or sites. The guide offers a concatenation of the most useful, most referenced FileMaker information in a single source. Previous versions of The Everything Reference have been dubbed as the most sought-after giveaway to hit the FileMaker Developer's Conference. In years past the primary distribution was limited to attendees; however this year the FMPug team made the decision to expand the audience to include everyone interested in learning more about FileMaker.

This latest edition has been fully updated for FileMaker version 10 and includes brand-new exclusive sections from contributors such as John Mark Osborne, Jonathan Stark, Tim Dietrich, as well as Steven Blackwell. These sections are additions to the Custom Functions article published by Ray Cologon as well chapters dedicated to varying tips, tricks and shortcuts. The most comprehensive version to-date, the material covers everything from development resources to Unicode. Each chapter has been fully revised to include the newest features of FileMaker version 10. The following is a chapter outline of the latest version:

* Finding FileMaker Developers
* Thriving in Tough Times (Article)
* Keyboard Shortcuts
* Modifier Keys & Unicode Chart
* Color Chart
* Custom Functions (How-to Article)
* Error Codes
* FileMaker Functions
* Script Triggers (How-to Article)
* PHP Functions (How-to Article)
* Server and Security (How-to Article)
* Server Command Lines and Port Allocation
* Extending FileMaker with Plug-ins

To receive your copy, simply visit http://reference.FMPug.com and register. An email containing the download link will be issued to the address provided.

In addition to the electronic copy, the FMPug team is mailing a printed copy to their entire member base, worldwide, as their latest benefit offering. Mailings will be taking place during the month of October. The free printed copy of The Everything Reference now joins the host of other benefits already in place, such as a sizable discount program with top FileMaker-related companies, independent product reviews, seasonal giveaways, the ability to discuss issues and events via RealTech, as well as offering a number of chapter locations where users and developers are able to network. FMPug has a steadfast reputation of being a successful FileMaker hot-spot, as well as a resource that promotes professional growth -- nothing cements those points more than these giveaways.

Register at http://reference.FMPug.com and receive your FREE copy of The Everything Reference today!
About DnG Design & Development, Inc.

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, DnG Design & Development, Inc. (DnG) is the home of FMPug.com and FindFileMakerDevelopers.com (FFD). DnG is fast becoming the world's leading resource for developers and users who utilize FileMaker Pro in their day-to-day activities. Winner of the Mad Dog PR Award and two FileMaker Excellence Awards, DnG Design & Development is continually updating its offerings to meet the ever-growing needs of the FileMaker community. DnG prides itself on offering top quality resources to anyone and everyone interested in FileMaker.

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About FileMaker, Inc.

FileMaker is the leader in easy-to-use database software. Millions of people, from individuals to some of the world's largest companies, rely on FileMaker software to manage, analyze and share vital information. The company's products are the FileMaker Pro line – versatile database software for teams and organizations, for Windows, Mac and the Web – and Bento, the personal database for Mac, iPhone and iPod touch. FileMaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple.

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[ANN] 360Works Releases New Snow Leopard-Compatible Product Versions

08/28/2009

360Works Releases New Snow Leopard-Compatible Product Versions

New Releases Guarantee Seamless Transition for Mac Users

ATLANTA - 360Works, a leading FileMaker product developer and innovator, announced today the release of updated versions of their entire product line for compatibility with the latest version of Mac OS X, Snow Leopard, which was also released today. The newest versions of the 360Works suite of tools can be downloaded from the company’s website – HYPERLINK "http://www.360Works.com/products"http://www.360Works.com/products. These updates are free to current users, and demo versions are available to everybody.

Jesse Barnum of 360Works says, “I’ve been very impressed with the pre-release versions of Snow Leopard, and I know that our customers will be eager to upgrade too. That’s why we’ve been working hard on updates to all of our products to make sure we’d be ready the same day Apple released its new operating system. We’re proud of our track record in keeping our products up-to-date and functional with each new platform update – whether Windows, OS X or FileMaker Pro. Timely releases of new product versions mean smooth upgrades for all of our customers.”

Each of the following 360Works products, all of which enhance or extend the functionality of FileMaker Pro, have been updated and tested to work with Snow Leopard:

SuperContainer v2.6 – Supercontainer enhances and extends Filemaker’s native file-management functions, letting users upload, view, and download files to and from any FileMaker database, plus it offers faster speeds, smaller file sizes, web browser uploads, and cross-platform file path compatibility.

FTPeek v1.43- FTPeek lets Filemaker users manage upload, download, and manipulation of remote files on any FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server from within their database.

Plastic v1.67 – This utility makes it easy to process secure credit card transactions from within FileMaker Pro.

Textractor v1.64 – Textractor extends FileMaker’s native file management capacities by extracting plain text from PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel documents.

Charts v1.61 - This easy-to-use plugin enables users to create various types of graphical charts within FileMaker solutions.

Patterns v1.66 – Patterns lets developers performs Regular Expression (Regex) matching within FileMaker Pro.

Email v1.93 – This plug-in makes FileMaker Pro into a fully functional email client, allowing users to integrate email functionality into their database solutions.

Difference Engine v1.74 – A utility that lets users see color-coded differences between field contents, showing what text has changed between two similar versions.

JDBC v1.69- Allows users to use JDBC to access data in any database from within FileMaker Pro.

Web Assistant v1.49 - Allows POST and GET URLs directly from FileMaker; perfect for filling out online forms, downloading web sites into FileMaker, or grabbing an image from the web and storing it into a container field.

RemoteScripter v1.72 - Allows users to remotely trigger FileMaker scripts on another computer.

ScriptMaster v3.1 - free, general-purpose, modular plugin that comes out of the box with modules for file manipulation, URL and network utilities, Web Services, shell scripting, event/script triggering, and many others.

AdminAnywhere and SafetyNet, which extend the functionality of FileMaker Server, have not yet been updated. FileMaker, Inc. has not yet released a version of FileMaker Server that is compatible with Snow Leopard. As soon as this becomes available, 360Works plans to release updated versions of these products.

About 360Works
Located in metro Atlanta, 360Works, a FileMaker Platinum Business Alliance member, has been providing FileMaker-based solutions for more than a decade. The company is a leading developer of both shrink-wrapped and custom FileMaker database design solutions for clients such as NASA, Bernard Hodes Group, US Marines, Make-A-Wish foundation and others. The company is credited for its forward-thinking solutions, dedication and unparalleled client service. Jesse Barnum of 360Works recently received the 2009 award for “Outstanding Contribution to the Filemaker Community” at the FileMaker Developer Conference.

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For further information:
Jesse Barnum (Spokesperson)
360Works
plugins@360works.com
(866) 662-9185

http://www.360works.com

3rd Rock Data, LLC becomes the first FileMaker consultant to be accept...

3rd Rock Data, LLC becomes the first FileMaker consultant to be accepted in the Green Business Network

08/13/2009

3rd Rock Data, LLC becomes the first FileMaker consultant to be accepted in the Green Business Network

13 August 2009 - 3rd Rock Data, LLC, a FileMaker Business Alliance member located in Portland, Oregon, USA is proud to announce from FileMaker DevCon 2009 its membership in the Green Business Network, America's oldest, largest, and most diverse network of socially and environmentally responsible businesses in the United States. This makes us the first and only FileMaker consulting company to be accepted as a member into this prestigious organization.

Kent Searight, the founder and chief developer of 3rd Rock Data, LLC (www.3rdRockData.com) has a long history of being strongly committed to practicing and promoting environmental sustainability and social responsibility. His commitment has been carried over into his FileMaker consulting business. "Running a business with good green and social practices makes more sense than not from a business perspective", explains Kent, "because a business that wastes little and treats people well has a significant advantage over companies that don't follow these practices. It's just simple economics and common sense."

3rd Rock Data, LLC hopes that it is the first of what will become many FileMaker consulting companies that adopt and promote sound environmental and social practices.

Here are some of the practices 3rd Rock Data, LLC follows:

* Recycle and use recycled products
* Print two-sided whenever printing is necessary
* Use Energy Star compliant equipment
* Turn off equipment when not in use
* Repurpose or recycle old equipment
* Donate to environmental and social causes
* Purchase clean energy from the power company
* Purchase carbon offsets for travel by air
* No company car (or personal car, for that matter)
* Use public transportation, bicycle or rent a ride for local business travel
* Compensate workers well
* Encourage clients to go as paperless as possible
* Purchase from like-minded businesses whenever possible

For more information about the Green Business Network, go to http://www.coopamerica.org/cabn/

3rd Rock Data, LLC hopes to see many of its fellow FileMaker consulting businesses become members of the Green Business Network. Not only will meeting the requirements for membership be good for the planet and its people, but it'll be good for business also.

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[ANN] Productive Computing,Inc. Releases the Newly Redesigned Outlook ...

[ANN] Productive Computing,Inc. Releases the Newly Redesigned Outlook Manipulator v4 Plug-in

08/11/2009

[ANN] Productive Computing,Inc. Releases the Newly Redesigned Outlook Manipulator v4 Plug-in

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

San Diego, CA – August 11, 2009 - Productive Computing, Inc. a Platinum member of the FileMaker Business Alliance, announces the release of the new Outlook Manipulator v4 for FileMaker Pro®. This new version combines the power of our popular Outlook Manipulator v3 and the Exchange Client Manipulator plug-ins.

"Outlook Manipulator has created notable efficiency for our clients who are dependent on integrating Outlook with their FileMaker solutions. Built from the ground up and two years in the making, this latest version provides a host of new features and improvements to allow our customers unsurpassed integration opportunities." - CEO, Marc Larochelle

New Features:
1) 65% faster when pulling e-mail from Outlook to FileMaker Pro
2) 34% faster when pulling contact data from Outlook to FileMaker Pro
3) Ability to update and create appointment and message requests. You can now invite attendees to an appointment directly from FileMaker.
4) Ability to create a distribution list or add an e-mail to a distribution list.
5) View e-mails in Outlook directly from your FileMaker interface. For example push a button in FileMaker called "View in Outlook" and the corresponding e-mail/Contact/Appointment/Task in Outlook will come to the forefront.
6) Ability to send e-mail "On Behalf Of" another user.
7) Improved method for error trapping during integration.
8) Works in cached mode AND non-cached mode.
9) Ability to save Outlook messages as .msg files.
10) Redemption is no longer required. No more redemption = no third party software to install.

With the release of this new product there will be some extensive changes to our Microsoft Outlook family of plug-ins.

1) The Exchange Manipulator has also been modified to include all of the new features above as well the ability to send e-mail "From" another user in an Exchange environment.
2) Customers that need additional Outlook Manipulator v3 plug-in licenses, will have until September 9th to purchase. After September 9th the Outlook Manipulator v3 will be discontinued.
3) Should technical support be needed for the previous versions of these plug-ins after the discontinuation date, customers will be able to receive it through our paid support services.

Customers using the older plug-in with the Core2 CRM version 1.1.0.3 or earlier, please go to our Support Forum at http://www.productivecomputing.com/forum for compatibility information.

The single user price for the Outlook Manipulator v4 plug-in is $99.95. If you are upgrading from an earlier version of either the Outlook Manipulator or Exchange Client Manipulator you will receive a 35% discount.

To purchase licenses of the Outlook Manipulator v4, watch a video tutorial or download a demo, please visit http://www.outlookmanipulator.com.

Visit our online Video Library for a complete list of our plug-in videos at http://www.productivecomputing.com/video.

About Productive Computing, Inc.:
Since 1996, Productive Computing, Inc. has been helping companies become more efficient and profitable by providing a solid foundation of indispensable software and support services. From custom FileMaker Pro database development, consulting and products, to IT support, web site design and hosting services, Productive Computing, Inc. is your strategic partner for all your company’s technology needs.

Productive Computing, Inc. is one of only a few companies in the United States to have earned the highly respected and exclusive platinum level membership within the FileMaker Business Alliance.

Productive Computing, Inc.
950 Boardwalk, Suite 205
San Marcos, CA 92078
http://www.productivecomputing.com
pr@productivecomputing.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ProdComp
(760) 510-1200

Press Contacts:
Productive Computing, Inc.
Keith Larochelle
(760) 510-1200

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Other solutions and plug-ins available from Productive Computing, Inc.:

* The Core² CRM - Customer Relationship Manager Solution:
Core2 CRM allows you and your entire organization to intuitively manage all your company and individual contact information, letters, faxes, and e-mail correspondence history, group calendaring, employee task lists, letter and e-mail campaigns, notes, invoices, payment history and associated documents. The Core² CRM can be used "as is" or can be customized to fit your specific needs.
http://www.core2crm.com/index.php?

* Core² Invoices Solution:
Completely customizable and preprogrammed to be tightly integrated with QuickBooks, Core² Invoices is a complete invoicing and payment module that can be added on to any FileMaker Pro database system or purchased as an optional integrated module for Core² CRM.
http://www.core2crm.com/index.php?

* FM Books Connector Plug-in (for use with QuickBooks):
Allows you to exchange data between QuickBooks® and FileMaker Pro using only a handful of script steps that do not require any knowledge of XML!
http://www.fmbooksconnector.com/index.php?

* Outlook SendMail Plug-in:
Sends plain text or HTML formatted e-mails with multiple attachments while suppressing the Outlook security dialog.
http://www.outlookmanipulator.com/index.php?

* Outlook Manipulator Plug-in:
Exchange data with Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Journal, Post Items and Mail. Contains all of the functionality of the Outlook Manipulator, plus the added functionality to access Exchange Server's Public Folders.
http://www.outlookmanipulator.com/index.php?

* Exchange Manipulator Plug-in:
Contains all of the functionality of the Outlook Manipulator, plus the added functionality to access multiple Exchange mailboxes and Exchange Server's Public Folders.
http://www.outlookmanipulator.com/index.php?

* OS X Address Book Manipulator Plug-in:
Provides a lightning fast two-way data exchange between FileMaker Pro and Apple's OS X Address Book.
http://www.addressbookmanipulator.com/index.php?

* Entourage Manipulator Plug-in:
Exchange data within Microsoft Entourage® (OS X) Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Mail.
http://www.entouragemanipulator.com/index.php?

* PDF Manipulator Plug-in:
This powerful yet simple to use plug-in allows you to extract all text from a PDF, push and pull data from PDF form fields, combine multiple PDF documents into a single PDF file and more!
http://www.pdfmanipulator.com/index.php?

* eSign Signature Capture Plug-in:
This plug-in allows you to digitally capture and bind signatures to information stored in a FileMaker Pro database.
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?

950 Boardwalk, Suite 205, San Marcos, CA 92078 • (760) 510-1200 • www.productivecomputing.com

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[ANN] Soliant Consulting announces 24U Phone Companion Implementation ...

[ANN] Soliant Consulting announces 24U Phone Companion Implementation Partnership

07/23/2009

San Mateo, California - July 23, 2009. Soliant Consulting announces its exclusive U.S. implementation partnership for the new 24U Phone Companion, the only cross-platform telephony integration for FileMaker Pro. Developed by 24U Software, the 24U Phone Companion is a product which connects your phone system to your FileMaker database.
The 24U Phone Companion allows FileMaker Pro to interact directly with supported PBX telephone switches, which allows you to:
. Make or receive calls without directly using your phone
. Find a caller's contact information instantly
. Automatically bring up a client's current project / ticket information as they call
. Log incoming, outgoing and missed call information

The minimum requirements for the 24U Phone Companion are:

Mac OS
. PowerPC G3 Macintosh
. Mac OS X 10.4
. FileMaker Pro 8

Windows
. 300 MHz Pentium PC
. Microsoft Windows 2000
. FileMaker Pro 8

Although the 24U Phone Companion can work with FileMaker Pro 8 and 9, it is recommended that FileMaker Pro 10 be used.

Though the plug-in is completely cross platform, some telephone switches may require the middleware to be installed on a Windows PC. A detailed list of supported PBX models and operating systems is listed in the documentation accompanying the plug-in. Support for other brands and models may be possible to add on demand. Please contact Soliant Consulting to check Phone Companion's compatibility with a specific telephone switch.

Availability and Pricing

Licenses for the 24U Phone Companion start at just $79 per user and $945 per PBX Switch. For more details please visit www.soliantconsulting.com/apps/filemaker/phonecompanion.php

You can also download a 14-day trial version for both Mac and Windows machines at www.soliantconsulting.com/apps/filemaker/phonecompanion_download.php

About Soliant Consulting

Soliant Consulting is a band of creative business consultants and developers who have a passion for well-architected information systems, for building efficient applications, and most of all for solving real problems.

About 24U Software

Since 2000 24U Software has been committed to production of easy to use software that makes working and developing with FileMaker Pro and AppleScript faster, simpler and cheaper. 24U Software is ISO 9001:2000 certified for design, development, customization and implementation of software.

Customer Contact

Bob Bowers
Soliant Consulting, Inc.
14 N Peoria Street
Suite 2H
Chicago, IL 60607
1-800-582-0170
info@soliantconsulting.com
www.soliantconsulting.com

Press Contact

info@soliantconsulting.com
pr@24usoftware.com
www.24usoftware.com

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Copyright ©2009 24U s.r.o. and Soliant Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved. 24U and 24U Software are trademarks of 24U s.r.o. Soliant Consulting is a trademark of Soliant Consulting, Inc. FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. ilink and TeamCall are trademarks of ilink Kommunikationssysteme GmbH. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.

http://www.soliantconsulting.com/apps/filemaker/phonecompanion.php

[ANN] 24U Software releases 24U Phone Companion

06/30/2009

24U Software releases 24U Phone Companion
The only cross-platform telephony integration for FileMaker® Pro

Prague, CZ –- June 30, 2009

24U Software announced an immediate availability of 24U Phone Companion, a new plug-in for FileMaker Pro, letting FileMaker Pro users and solution developers to tie a FileMaker database to a phone.

24U Phone Companion can shifts any FileMaker Pro based CRM to the next level of usage efficiency.

Primary Features:

- Get a client on phone with a click
- Answer a client's call with a click
- Find calling client's info instantly
- Log incoming, outgoing, and missed calls

24U Phone Companion allows FileMaker Pro to interact directly with supported PBX (telephone switches). This plug-in allows you (your solution) to do all the following things without even touching your phone:

- Dial a phone number from your phone
- Accept an incoming phone call
- Hang up a call in progress
- Run a script when an incoming call is transfered to your phone
- Instantly lookup the caller's record in your contacts database
- Run a script when a call is accepted/missed/hang up
- Check the current status of your phone line

Hardware Support

24U Phone Companion uses 24U Phone Companion Server (ilink TeamCall Lite) as its middleware to talk to your PBX. Thanks to TeamCall Lite, all the following PBX brands are currently supported by 24U Phone Companion:

Aastra DeTeWe, Alcatel, Auerswald, Avaya, Cisco, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, NEC, Panasonic, Siemens.

Some telephone switches require the middleware to be installed on a Windows PC. Detailed list of supported PBX models and operating systems is listed in the documentation accompanying the plug-in. Support for other brands and models may be possible to add on demand.

Software Requirements and Compatibility

24U Phone Companion requires FileMaker Pro 8 or newer, including FileMaker Pro 10. The best results can be achieved together with the script triggering abilities of FileMaker Pro 10.

Availability and Pricing

24U Phone Companion is immediately available for download as a free fully functional 14-days trial version, which can be activated after purchasing a license code. Trial version of the ilink TeamCall Lite middleware is limited to 3 telephone lines.

More info: http://www.24uSoftware.com/PhoneCompanion
Download: http://www.24usoftware.com/PhoneCompanion#download

Licenses for 24U Phone Companion start at US$79 per user and US$840 per PBX.
For better purchasing convenience, volume and site licenses are also available under conditions similar to FileMaker Pro, including maintenance.

To purchase visit: http://www.24usoftware.com/PhoneCompanion#buy

24U Software offers solutions for people, not for computers!
Since 2000 24U Software has been committed to production of easy to use software that makes working and developing with FileMaker Pro and AppleScript faster, simpler and cheaper. ISO 9001:2000 certified for design, development, customization and implementation of software.

Customer contact:
HOnza Koudelka
Software Division Manager, 24U s.r.o.
FileMaker 8 Certified Developer
FileMaker 10 Certified Developer
FileMaker Business Alliance Member
mailto:sales@24usoftware.com
http://www.24usoftware.com

Press Contact:
mailto:pr@24uSoftware.com

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©2009 24U s.r.o. All rights reserved. 24U and 24U Software are trademark of 24U s.r.o. FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. ilink and TeamCall are trademarks of ilink Kommunikationssysteme GmbH. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.

http://www.24uSoftware.com/PhoneCompanion

[ANN] 360Works Launches Easy-To-Use Web Services Manager

06/25/2009

360Works Launches Easy-To-Use Web Services Manager

The Perfect Tool for IT Professionals and Developers Looking to Integrate FileMaker with XML/SOAP Web Services -- Without Need for Previous FileMaker Experience

ATLANTA - 360Works, a leading FileMaker product developer and innovator, announced today the launch of 360Works Web Services Manager, a powerful solution providing developers and programmers with advanced control and the ability to expose FileMaker scripts as XML/SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) Web services.

The new 360Works Web Services Manager delivers extensive potential for IT departments, developers and programmers seeking to integrate web or desktop applications with information contained in FileMaker databases. Ideal for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as departments of large and enterprise-sized businesses, Web Services Manager allows any SOAP compatible software (including Java, .NET, Flash, PHP, Ruby, C++, Python, etc.) to communicate with FileMaker Server without using proprietary FileMaker protocols.

Bringing Convenience, Functionality and Flexibility to Almost Any Web Application
The 360Works Web Services Manager offers developers, IT departments, businesses and industries a vast number of Web interface opportunities such as:

* Easy integration between information stored in a FileMaker database and existing Java, .NET or PHP web applications.
* Initiating production or distribution procedures by automatically notifying FileMaker when customers place online orders via web-based e-commerce systems.
* B2B integration with existing FileMaker solutions: Allows customers secure, real-time access to business-critical information stored in a FileMaker database, such as shipping info, inventory levels, or order statuses.
* Publish FileMaker data within the enterprise: Access real-time project milestone information in FileMaker through existing company-wide scheduling systems.

"Customers expect a business to offer easy-to-use applications with 24-7 access to the information and solutions they need" said Jesse Barnum of 360Works. ,"Unlike any current offering, the 360Works Web Services Manager opens the door to immediate, real-time access to FileMaker Server in an industry-standard format, and offers an opportunity for enhanced internal and customer-facing applications."

The 360Works Web Services Manager is designed with performance and scalability in mind. It automatically generates a WSDL file (Web Services Description Language), which enables any SOAP compatible software to trigger FileMaker scripts, and the newly created SOAP Web Services published by the 360Works Web Services Manager are indistinguishable from any other SOAP server. These scripts are triggered by communicating directly with the FileMaker Web Publishing XML gateway, bypassing intermediary layers such as the FileMaker PHP API or FX.PHP. Because of this, there is no maximum limit on the number of records that can be returned by the FileMaker script. It also uses MTOM (Message Transmission Optimized Mechanism) for providing efficient access to data stored in FileMaker container fields. All Web Service information can be SSL encrypted if desired.

360Works makes it easy for developers and programmers to immediately access the benefits of increased functionality and real-time data interaction. There are no plug-ins to install to use Web Services Manager, and the only requirements of the 360Works Web Services Manager are FileMaker Server or Server Advanced with version 9 or later and the Web Publishing Engine enabled.

The 360Works Web Services Manager is immediately available for download or purchase for $695 at www.360works.com/wsm. The Web Services Manager is included in the 360Works Portfolio License bundle so existing 360Works Portfolio License holders can use their license key to register the 360Works Web Services Manager at no extra charge. To find out more about the 360Works Portfolio License and explore all of the company's popular products included in the bundle, such as SuperContainer, Textractor and Plastic please visit www.360works.com/products.

About 360Works

Located in metro Atlanta, 360Works, a FileMaker Platinum Business Alliance member, has been providing FileMaker-based solutions for more than a decade. The company is a leading developer of both shrink-wrapped and custom FileMaker database design solutions for clients such as NASA, Bernard Hodes Group, US Marines, Make-A-Wish foundation and others. The company is credited for its forward-thinking solutions, dedication and unparalleled client service.

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For further information:
Jesse Barnum (Spokesperson)
360Works
plugins@360works.com
(866) 662-9185

http://www.360works.com/wsm

[ANN] 360Works Launches SafetyNet Remote Backup service

06/25/2009

360Works Launches SafetyNet Remote Backup service

Easy to use, low cost remote backup solution for FileMaker files.

ATLANTA - 360Works, a leading FileMaker product developer and innovator, announced today the launch of 360Works SafetyNet, the first automated offsite backup plugin designed specifically for FileMaker Server solutions.

SafetyNet makes it easy to set up remote backup routines for FileMaker Server administrators. Files are stored on Amazon’s “cloud-based” online file storage service, which runs on the same reliable and fast infrastructure that Amazon uses to run its own global network of web sites.

“There are a lot of solutions out there that promise ease of use and seamless integration for offsite backups,” said Jesse Barnum of 360Works. “But they often don’t work well with the special requirements of FileMaker Server. 360Works SafetyNet actually delivers on that promise. Our clients were looking for something that doesn’t require workarounds or complex configuration. SafetyNet just works. It’s the first remote backup product designed to work with FileMaker Server: file transfers, restores and change monitoring all work right out of the box.”

SafetyNet works hand-in-hand with FileMaker Server. Once installed as a plugin on a FileMaker Server, SafetyNet watches for changes to the scheduled backup sets. When new files are detected, SafetyNet automatically compresses and transfers the latest backups to Amazon’s secure off-site digital storage facilities using SSL encryption. As with any effective, reliable backup solutions, SafetyNet requires no user intervention after the initial setup. It works automatically to guarantee that the latest versions of users’ files are safely stored on a remote server, and will e-mail the administrator in the event of a backup failure (and optionally, on backup success).

SafetyNet includes a web-based control panel that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Administrators can monitor real-time backup progress, view a list of all offsite files, download files from backup, and even do one-click restores to FileMaker Server which will safely archive live files and replace them with the selected backup file.

The plugin itself is free, and billing for the service is handled by Amazon at a surprisingly low cost: 99 cents per month, $1.00 per gigabyte per month stored, and $1.00 per gigabyte transferred. For example, using SafetyNet to back up a 275 MB FileMaker solution every night, with 7 days of previous versions stored online, would cost about $5.00 per month.

Bob Patin of Longterm Solutions used a pre-release version of SafetyNet to back up his FileMaker hosting servers. “SafetyNet is exactly what I’ve been looking for: in a 5-minute setup, I was able to create a safe and simple way to schedule database backups to the cloud. I’m extremely impressed with the ease of setup and reasonable cost. Well done, 360Works!”

David Pogue, technology columnist for The New York Times, writes that online backups are reliable and convenient: “Online backup means never having to buy or manage backup disks. You can have access to your files from any computer anywhere. And above all, your files are safe even if disaster should befall your office—like fire, flood, burglary”. Until now, FileMaker users had no easy access to online backups.

SafetyNet is available for immediate download at www.360works.com/safetynet.

About 360Works
Located in metro Atlanta, 360Works, a FileMaker Platinum Business Alliance member, has been providing FileMaker-based solutions for more than a decade. The company is a leading developer of both shrink-wrapped and custom FileMaker database design solutions for clients such as NASA, Bernard Hodes Group, US Marines, Make-A-Wish foundation and others. The company is credited for its forward-thinking solutions, dedication and unparalleled client service.

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For further information:
Jesse Barnum (Spokesperson)
360Works
plugins@360works.com
(866) 662-9185

http://www.360works.com/safetynet

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Important Technology Protec...

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Important Technology Protection Services

06/15/2009

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces the Availability of Three Important Technology Protection Services

San Diego, CA - June 15, 2009 - Productive Computing, Inc., a Platinum member of the FileMaker Business Alliance, is proud to announce the availability of three important technology protection services - Spam Filtering, Virus Protection and Backup Monitoring.

Spam Filtering
One of the most costly annoyances that an employee has to deal with is the regular ritual of deleting unsolicited advertisement messages. More than an annoyance, it takes time and in business, time costs money. (BTW, if you feel this is an unsolicited advertisement, we honor all opt out requests and yes we appreciate the irony)

To combat this problem we can provide our customers with a comprehensive low cost spam filtering service. For one of our clients, 97.58% of the e-mail they received was spam and was stopped before it entered their employees mailboxes and avoided thousands of dollars in wasted labor. In a single year the service blocked 2,219,317 spam messages and 963 viruses.

Virus Protection
Protecting your computers from virus infiltration is another critical preventative measure we can help you with. Many companies implement virus protection on their computers individually but the most efficient and cost effective way to deploy and monitor virus protection is from a networked server where monitoring and maintenance is centrally managed.

Backup Monitoring
A backup system that isn't monitored, isn't a backup system. A backup system is no different than any other computer system in that it will report errors and fail. If you aren't monitoring your backup system at least weekly or preferably daily, then you will never know whether or not your backup system is even running.

Our inexpensive backup monitoring service provides business owners the peace of mind that goes with knowing that a skilled professional is looking after their most precious data and making sure that their disaster recovery backup system is operating as they intended it to.

Could You Do With A Little Protection?
If you are interested in any of the services listed above please click on the following link http://tinyurl.com/kwrtas to complete our IT Service Request form to receive a 30 Day FREE trial.

About Productive Computing, Inc.
Since 1996, Productive computing, Inc. has created efficiency through automation by helping its clients increase their productivity via custom database development, plug-ins and packaged solutions as well as providing IT support and web development. Its staff of certified FileMaker developers can assist its customers with creating or customizing a complete technology solution to fit their specific business needs.

For more information:
Productive Computing, Inc.
950 Boardwalk, Suite 205
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 510-1200
info@productivecomputing.com

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[ANN] 360Works Releases ScriptMaster 3 - New Version of Free FileMaker...

[ANN] 360Works Releases ScriptMaster 3 - New Version of Free FileMaker Plugin

06/12/2009

Atlanta, Georgia - 360Works, a leading FileMaker product developer and innovator, today released ScriptMaster 3, the latest version of its popular free FileMaker plugin. Like all 360Works plugins, it runs on both Windows and Mac OS X. The updated plugin adds new modules which enable developers to effortlessly manipulate and compress files, perform AES encrypt and decrypt functions, capture digital images from any iSight or QuickTime digital camera, and much more. In addition, ScriptMaster 3 does not even require the plugin to be installed on your users' computers: It is automatically installed using the FileMaker Auto Update plugin feature.
"I have been using ScriptMaster in my solutions for the past year. Version 3.0 promises to make this already useful tool easier to use," said Dan Stein of Digital Software Solutions. "The addition of the AES level encrypt and decrypt adds a functionality to FMP previously missing. Now my clients can store CC information and still pass the security testing required by the merchant banks. 360Works continues to enhance this free product, already jammed packed with useful tools. It's a no-brainer when it comes to good FileMaker Pro development."

The new version also includes re-written documentation and a video tutorial which make it easier than ever for developers to get started with ScriptMaster and enhance their FileMaker functionality. In addition to more than 40 modules already existing in ScriptMaster 2, the new modules added to ScriptMaster 3 include:

* QuickTime Frame Capture - Capture a snapshot from an iSight camera or any other QuickTime-compatible video input * Create AES Secret Key - Generates a secure key that can be used with the next 2 functions
* EncryptAES / DecryptAES - Uses the Rijndael AES encryption algorithm to encrypt data adhering to US Government standards to protect classified information * Crop Image - Crops an image to specified coordinates * Popup Menu - Takes a return-separated list of menu choices; returns the user's choice as the function result * Zip File - Creates a .zip archive of a file or directory
* URLDecode - Compliments FileMaker's built-in GetAsURLEncoded function
* List All Files Recursively - Lists all files in a directory, including subdirectories
* Get File Size - Gets the size, in bytes, of a file on disk
* Get File Modification Date - Gets the date that a file was modified
* Better Random - Handles issues with FileMaker's built-in random number generator * Validate XML - Performs a syntax check on an XML text to see whether it is well-formed

Other than regular FileMaker scripting, no programming is required to use the many free modules that are included with ScriptMaster. However, those developers familiar with Groovy and/or Java can write their own new ScriptMaster modules. These modules can receive any number of inputs, set any number of outputs, call FileMaker scripts, and access multiple FileMaker fields and calculations.

In addition to the many existing modules that come free with ScriptMaster, 360Works is available to create custom modules suited to specific needs. 360Works offers an educational ScriptMaster 3 video tutorial which outlines several of the new features and modules included in the latest version of ScriptMaster. For additional examples of ScriptMaster in use, please review Matt Petrowsky's video article, Combining PDFs - The Blazing Fast Method, at FileMakerMagazine, which details the 360Works ScriptMaster plugin being used with iText to combine PDF files.

http://www.360works.com

Located in metro Atlanta, 360Works, a FileMaker Platinum Business Alliance member, has been providing FileMaker-based solutions for more than a decade. The company is a leading developer of both shrink-wrapped and custom FileMaker database design solutions for clients such as NASA, Bernard Hodes Group, US Marines, Make-A-Wish foundation and others. The company is credited for its forward-thinking solutions, dedication and unparalleled client service.

http://www.360works.com

[ANN] Major new release of JobPro Central 6.0

02/24/2009

February 23rd, 2009 - Softouch Technologies are pleased to announce the release of JobPro Central 6.0.

This release brings with it some fundamental new features including a completely re-designed user interface and numerous navigation improvements to make managing your business simpler than ever before.

For a full list of new features or to download a trial version please visit: http://www.jobprocentral.com/jobpro-version-6.0.html

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ABOUT JOB PRO CENTRAL
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JobPro Central is a fully customizable, multi-platform business management system that will organize any company or individual which is job, project or manufacturing based. It will improve productivity by centralizing business processes such as job and time management, order processing, inventory/stock, invoicing and employee management.

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NEW FEATURES IN JOB PRO CENTRAL 6.0
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- STREAMLINED USER INTERFACE: Completely new and greatly improved user interface. Checkout the new demo and screenshots on http://www.jobprocentral.com.

- DYNAMIC SCHEDULING: Major improvements to the calendar for scheduling tasks and jobs. On the Tasks week view for example users can drag/drop tasks between time slots and days just like functionality you get with Outlook/Entourage/iCal - but within FileMaker. Users can view any number of days in a timeline for their jobs, stages, tasks, timelogs and messages. Only limited by the user's monitor size!

- INTERACTIVE GANTT CHARTS: Scheduling has never been easier with the ability to visually assign jobs and tasks to different dates using new Gantt charts functionality.

- QUICKVIEW: On the Home screen there is now an area called 'QuickView' where users can specify what details they want to display on login. For example, some users may spend a lot of time entering time logs during the day and they can now do that directly from the Home screen. Other users may want to see outstanding invoices or orders for example. On the Home screen users can quickly toggle between views of outstanding data related to anywhere is the system.

- MULTI LANGUAGE PRINTING: Ability to print the various external transactions (quotes, orders, invoices, statements, etc) in different languages including French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. More languages can be easily added as requested.

- TIME TRACKING IMPROVEMENTS: Users can now enter their time sheets directly on the Home screen and the functionality has been greatly improved with the ability to click on a task or job for the current user to auto create a time entry.

- EXPANDING SCREENS: The screens in JobPro are now setup to suit larger size monitors as well as smaller ones because every screen expands according to the window size and that window size can be set by each user to their own preference based on their monitor. Set to either the minimum size of the user interface, maximum size of the monitor or to any specific size. This feature is great for viewing calendars in month view or to view a Gantt chart of jobs or tasks across a large period if time.

- EMAIL PDF's: Users can now directly email any document in the system as a PDF in the preview window without having to save the PDF to their computer and then manually create the email attaching the PDF to it.

- SYNCHRONIZATION: Tasks and contacts can now be synchronized with Outlook and Entourage using Exchange Server. Great for both Mac and Windows users especially if you need to bring data with you on a laptop or PDA. Requires additional plug-in.

- INTERNATIONAL ADDRESS FORMATS: There is now the ability to specify your own address formats for printing addresses throughout the system. So now when you print or email an invoice for example the address format can be automatic based on the country of the recipient or if no country is specified then the format is based on your default address format in Setup.

- TOOL TIPS: Extensive use of 'mouse over' tool tips throughout the system so users can easily see what icons perform what function as they are getting to know the system. Tooltips can be turned on or off for each individual user.

- FILEMAKER PRO 10 FEATURES: Various features added utilizing new functionality in FileMaker Pro 10 including script triggering.

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CONTACT
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Softouch Technologies
Platinum Member FileMaker Business Alliance
info@jobprocentral.com
http://www.jobprocentral.com

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[ANN] Drag and Drop-Dead Elegant Interface - TipsnTricks

01/28/2009

EXCELISYS, INC., (www.excelisys.com) a database solutions and consulting
organization specializing in quality custom database application design, development,
and consulting for LAN, WAN, and Web deployments is proud to announce new Tips and Tricks for FileMaker Pro 10!

Everyone at Excelisys loves to hear that rhetorical question asked: "Woah!
You can do THAT in FileMaker?" Oh yeah, you can. Well this is one of those
moments, and we just posted a demo file and white paper about it up on our
Excelisys web site.

With the new script triggers introduced in the recently released FileMaker
Pro 10, we all can now deliver a richer user experience to our customers -
one that incorporates a familiar and elegant interface mechanism:
drag-and-drop.

The new demo file we've posted is fully unlocked, requires FileMaker Pro 10,
and includes three interface examples of the drag-and-drop technique. There
is also an embedded PDF white paper that further explains how the whole
thing is built, with sample code.

The most obvious use is sorting. Let's say you're in a band and you're
trying to organize a set list. Just drag the song titles into the order you
want, or change it up again just by dragging. How long have we wanted this
feature?

Another great use is building a list. Let's say you're managing the
receiving dock in a warehouse and you have two lists: the one on the left
shows four items ordered on a PO, while the list on the right is blank but
will include the items you are receiving. Today you only received one item,
so you drag that item from the list on the left into the list on the right.
Easy, right?

But here's yet another great example: nesting in a hierarchical interface.
We've previously posted a tip on how to build a hierarchical interface, so
here's how to - BAM! - kick it up a notch. Let's say you have an outline for
a presentation, and you decide to move some of your subtopics to another
parent topic. By just dragging the subtopic to another topic in the list,
you have rearranged your outline - any nested subtopics in the item you
moved are automatically moved with it, just as you'd expect.

And that's when it hits you... THIS is FileMaker???

These great techniques, examples and white papers are brought to you (once
again) by eX-Team Senior Developer Andrew Persons.

Can you think of any other great drag-and-drop example ideas? Leave us a
comment and tell us about it, and if applicable let us know how this
technique helped you in your projects.

http://excelisys.com/web/downloads/index.php

For more information contact:

Christo, CEO/Dir. Sales & Marketing
Excelisys, Inc.
South Bend, IN 46635

Phone: 866-592-9235, 574-273-5805
Email: tipsntricks@excelisys.com
Web: http://www.excelisys.com

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[ANN] .com Solutions Inc. Releases FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4....

[ANN] .com Solutions Inc. Releases FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.56 With Support for FileMaker Pro 10, Bento 2 and Valentina Migrations.

01/14/2009

Fremont, CA - Jan. 14, 2009 - .com Solutions Inc. Releases FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.56 With Support for FileMaker Pro 10, Bento 2 and Valentina Migrations.

FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.56 has been updated to add support for performing Table Consolidation projects and Bento 2 migrations with FileMaker Pro Advanced 10.

FmPro Migrator Developer Edition's Table Consolidation feature performs an automated batch copy of tables/fields, TOs, relationships, layouts and scripts. Automated re-mapping of TOs is performed within each script and layout object. Script and layout dependencies are resolved during the automated two-pass processing of scripts and layouts.

FmPro Migrator Developer Edition performs the automated conversion of Bento 1.x & Bento 2.x files to FileMaker Pro 10. Users of any version of Bento may upsize their database files to FileMaker Pro 10 for increased performance, multi-user and cross-platform compatibility. FileMaker Pro developers can use Bento to quickly prototype professional-looking forms, which can then be converted and copied into FileMaker Pro with FmPro Migrator Developer Edition.

Bento 2 schema enhancements have made it possible for FmPro Migrator Developer Edition to convert Bento forms with greater precision than was previously implemented for Bento 1 files. Bento 2 forms having labels at the top and side are now supported along with the 10 new Bento 2 built-in themes. Previously all FileMaker Pro layouts were created with labels only at the left side of each field.

FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.56 includes a new relationship conversion feature for related tables appearing on each Bento 2 form. When a related table is added to a Bento 2 form, Bento creates a JoinTable within its schema in order to implement the relationship between each of the two Library tables. FmPro Migrator Developer Edition copies the table structure and data within each JoinTable, creates an equivalent relationship within FileMaker Pro, and creates a portal to the JoinTable on each layout where the related table is displayed.

FmPro Migrator Developer Edition extends the functionality of the FileMaker Pro 10 Bento Data Source import feature with the following enhancements:
• Convert Bento forms into FileMaker Pro 10 layouts (FmPro Migrator Exclusive Feature).
• Convert Bento URL/IM/Email/Media/File and Library relationships to FileMaker Pro 10 (FmPro Migrator Exclusive Feature).
• Optimize Bento relationships for use within FileMaker Pro 10 (FmPro Migrator Exclusive Feature).
• Compatible with Bento 1.x & Bento 2.x backup files on MacOS X and Windows (FmPro Migrator Exclusive Feature).
• Transfer all Bento data and primary key fields for building relationships in FileMaker Pro 10 (FmPro Migrator Exclusive Feature).
• Convert Bento primary keys/counters into FileMaker Pro 10 auto increment/next value fields (FmPro Migrator Exclusive Feature)

FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.56 also adds support for FileMaker Pro to Valentina database migrations. Valentina is a fast object-relational database suitable for embedded application development as well as multi-user client server and web configurations. Valentina can be used as a high performance, royalty free replacement for SQLite as an embedded database.

FmPro Migrator Developer Edition is priced at ($200) per developer and includes a copy of FmPro Migrator Developer Edition for both MacOS X (Universal Binary) and Windows platforms. Existing FmPro Migrator Developer Edition customers may upgrade to FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.56 at no charge. Bento 1 users may upgrade their files for free by downloading the Bento 2 Trial Edition software, in order to take advantage of the enhanced FmPro Migrator Developer Edition migration features.

A functional demo version of FmPro Migrator Developer Edition may be downloaded from
http://www.fmpromigrator.com/downloads/demo_software/index.html#fmpro_migrator_demo
For more info please see: http://www.fmpromigator.com/products/fmpro_migrator

About .com Solutions Inc.
.com Solutions Inc. develops multi-platform graphical applications supporting FileMaker Pro, Bento, SQLite, Oracle, MySQL, Access, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2, OpenBase, PostgreSQL, FrontBase, Valentina and Revolution developers. FmPro Script Diff, compares and edits FileMaker Pro scripts. FmPro Migrator ( www.fmpromigrator.com ) converts FileMaker Pro databases to and from FileMaker Pro, SQLite Diff ( www.sqlitediff.com) compares SQLite database schema and data.

FileMaker is a trademark of FileMaker, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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[ANN] 360Works Debuts Comprehensive FileMaker Product Plug-In Bundle &...

[ANN] 360Works Debuts Comprehensive FileMaker Product Plug-In Bundle "360Works Portfolio License"

12/19/2008

New Product Bundle Provides FileMaker Developers and Consultants with 360Works Product Discounts,
Convenience and Early Access to Unreleased and Upcoming Products
ATLANTA (Dec. 18, 2008) - 360Works, a leading FileMaker product developer and innovator, today announced
the launch of its 360Works Portfolio License, a comprehensive product bundle that includes all the company's
most popular plug-ins and tools.
The 360Works Portfolio License is available for immediate purchase at the company's website
(www.360works.com/portfolio) for $1,995 and entitles license holders to enterprise versions of all of the
company's current products, including the popular SuperContainer. The enterprise license allows unlimited
use within a single organization, regardless of the number of users and locations, and includes deployment
on FileMaker Server and through Web Publishing.
Active 360Works Portfolio License holders will receive enterprise versions of new products and paid
upgrades released up to a year after the initial 360Works Portfolio License purchase. The license can be
renewed for an annual cost of $995 to keep receiving new and upgraded products after the first year.
All of the products received during the 360Works Portfolio License subscription do not expire, regardless
of whether the initial license is renewed.
As an added benefit, existing customers can apply up to $1,600 of past product purchases towards
a 360Works Portfolio License by entering existing registration keys on the company's online checkout page.
Each license holder is offered an exclusive preview of 360Works' unreleased and upcoming products.
Once these products officially ship, 360Works Portfolio License holders receive all of them as part of the
comprehensive bundle. Furthermore, the 360Works Portfolio License offers a 20 percent discount on custom
plug-in development to its holders. To further enhance customer convenience, 360Works provides a single
license key to register all products covered within the bundle.
To find out more about the 360Works Portfolio License and explore all of the company's popular products
included in the bundle, such as SuperContainer, Textractor and Plastic, please visit www.360works.com/products.

About 360Works
Located in metro Atlanta, 360Works, a FileMaker Platinum Business Alliance member, has been providing FileMaker-based
solutions for more than a decade. The company is a leading developer of both shrink-wrapped and custom
FileMaker database design solutions for clients such as NASA, Bernard Hodes Group, US Marines, Make-A-Wish
foundation and others. The company is credited for its forward-thinking solutions, dedication and unparalleled
client service.

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[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Acquires FileBooks Link Product Line ...

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Acquires FileBooks Link Product Line from HAPPY Software, Inc

12/18/2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

San Diego, CA – December 18, 2008 - Productive Computing, Inc., a Platinum member of the FileMaker Business Alliance, today announced the acquisition of the FileBooks Link plug-in product line from HAPPY Software, Inc. and the release of a newly enhanced version of the FM Books Connector plug-in.

“This acquisition and product release introduces the consolidation of the two predominant methods developers use when integrating FileMaker Pro with QuickBooks into a single plug-in. As a result, the FileBooks Link product is no longer available for sale however this new version of the FM Books Connector plug-in now offers the additional XML functionality with nearly identical function calls used with the FileBooks Link plug-in. In addition we have detailed technical documentation outlining which FM Books Connector functions correspond to which FileBooks Link functions. These extra functions and documentation were added to the FM Books Connector product in order to provide those developers who are more familiar with the FileBooks Link plug-in an easy and familiar way to use the FM Books Connector plug-in.

By combining the technology and support infrastructure of the these two leading-edge plug-ins, we will continue to drive innovations that help developers everywhere integrate FileMaker Pro with QuickBooks.” - CEO, Marc Larochelle

Existing FileBoooks Link customers can continue to use the FileBooks Link plug-in licenses as they always have however no new licenses will be sold.

Under the terms of the agreement HAPPY Software, Inc. will continue supporting existing customers through February 28th of 2009. After February 28th, Productive Computing, Inc. will continue to support the product under their paid support program.

"We look forward to earning the loyalty of existing FileBooks Link customers by demonstrating our commitment to produce an excellent product that provides the best of both integration methods. In addition, we are confident that those customers who are new to using the FM Books Connector will be comforted knowing that their QuickBooks integration projects will have the full weight and strength of our phone support team and custom development staff behind them. We anticipate the transition to be smooth and this acquisition demonstrates that we are committed to having a QuickBooks plug-in for the FileMaker Pro platform that will exist for many years to come." - CFO, Keith Larochelle

Productive Computing, Inc. has prepared an exchange program for FileBooks Link customers who have purchased a FileBooks Link plug-in license between October 1, 2008 and December 18th, 2008. Those customers who wish to exchange their FileBooks Link plug-in licenses for an FM Books Connector license will be granted a single-user license for each FileBooks Link license they purchased between those dates. Customers who would like to participate in this exchange program should send their request to sales@productivecomputing.com.

The single user price is $179.95 and please note if you already own FM Books Connector you can download this latest version and install for FREE to take advantage of the new features.

Please visit HYPERLINK "http://www.fmbooksconnector.com/index.php?ID=410" http://www.fmbooksconnector.com/index.php?ID=410 for video overview tutorials and a downloadable demo.

About Productive Computing, Inc.:
Since 1996, Productive Computing, Inc. has been helping companies become more efficient and profitable by providing a solid foundation of indispensable software and support services. From custom FileMaker Pro database development, consulting and products, to IT support, web site design and hosting services, Productive Computing, Inc. is your strategic partner for all your company’s technology needs.

Productive Computing, Inc. is one of only a few companies in the United States to have earned the highly respected and exclusive platinum level membership within the FileMaker Business Alliance.

Productive Computing, Inc.
950 Boardwalk, Suite 205
San Marcos, CA 92078
http://www.productivecomputing.com
info@productivecomputing.com
(760) 510-1200

Press Contacts:
Productive Computing, Inc.
Keith Larochelle
(760) 510-1200

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Other solutions and plug-ins available from Productive Computing, Inc.:

* The Core² CRM - Customer Relationship Manager Solution:
Core2 CRM allows you and your entire organization to intuitively manage all your company and individual contact information, letters, faxes, and e-mail correspondence history, group calendaring, employee task lists, letter and e-mail campaigns, notes, invoices, payment history and associated documents. The Core² CRM can be used "as is" or can be customized to fit your specific needs.
http://www.core2crm.com/index.php?ID=410

* Core² Invoices Solution:
Completely customizable and preprogrammed to be tightly integrated with QuickBooks, Core² Invoices is a complete invoicing and payment module that can be added on to any FileMaker Pro database system or purchased as an optional integrated module for Core² CRM.
http://www.core2crm.com/index.php?ID=410

* FM Books Connector Plug-in (for use with QuickBooks):
Allows you to exchange data between QuickBooks® and FileMaker Pro using only a handful of script steps that do not require any knowledge of XML!
http://www.fmbooksconnector.com/index.php?ID=410

* Outlook SendMail Plug-in:
Sends plain text or HTML formatted e-mails with multiple attachments while suppressing the Outlook security dialog.
http://www.outlookmanipulator.com/index.php?ID=410

* Outlook Manipulator Plug-in:
Exchange data with Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Journal, Post Items and Mail.
http://www.outlookmanipulator.com/index.php?ID=410

* Exchange Client Manipulator Plug-in:
Contains all of the functionality of the Outlook Manipulator, plus the added functionality to access Exchange Server's Public Folders.
http://www.outlookmanipulator.com/index.php?ID=410

* Exchange Manipulator Plug-in:
Contains all of the functionality of the Outlook Manipulator, plus the added functionality to access multiple Exchange mailboxes and Exchange Server's Public Folders.
http://www.outlookmanipulator.com/index.php?ID=410

* OS X Address Book Manipulator Plug-in:
Provides a lightning fast two-way data exchange between FileMaker Pro and Apple's OS X Address Book.
http://www.addressbookmanipulator.com/index.php?ID=410

* Entourage Manipulator Plug-in:
Exchange data within Microsoft Entourage® (OS X) Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Mail.
http://www.entouragemanipulator.com/index.php?ID=410

* PDF Manipulator Plug-in:
This powerful yet simple to use plug-in allows you to extract all text from a PDF, push and pull data from PDF form fields, combine multiple PDF documents into a single PDF file and more!
http://www.pdfmanipulator.com/index.php?ID=410

* eSign Signature Capture Plug-in:
This plug-in allows you to digitally capture and bind signatures to information stored in a FileMaker Pro database.
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?ID=61&SourceID=410

* IT Asset Inventory Solution:
Catalog and label your entire organization's IT assets in one central database solution including Hardware, Software, Users, and Passwords.
http://www.productivecomputing.com/cart/productdetail.php?ID=36&SourceID=410

For more information and downloadable demos of these plug-ins and solutions, visit:

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[ANN] Core2 CRM Now Exchanges Data Between FileMaker Pro and Entourage

12/17/2008

The Core² CRM is the perfect multi-user, cross-platform solution for getting your company's data centralized and organized. This latest version features an enhancement to allow bidirectional data exchange between Microsoft Entourage and FileMaker via our Entourage Manipulator plug-in. Now Mac users will have the same power that the Windows users have had to update their mobile devices with contacts, appointments, etc.

Along with this enhancement comes the ability to work with International phone formats with the click of a button. We hope that these enhancements will provide everyone no matter the platform or country the flexibility and power they have been looking for in a CRM solution.

This enhanced version includes the following new features:
* Specifically designed to exchange data with Microsoft Entourage * Push your contacts, calendar, tasks, and e-mail from FileMaker to Entourage so you can update your iPhone or other mobile device to take on the road.
* Populate FileMaker Pro with your Entourage E-mail for archiving purposes and quick search capability. Now you can import your e-mail messages into FileMaker from Entourage for a complete archive of e-mail history for all correspondence.
* Retrieve and archive Entourage e-mail attachments directly in FileMaker. You can either embed or reference the attachments!
* Support international format for all date, time, time stamp fields * Added support for dynamic international phone formatting in the preferences area.

A site license of Core² CRM is priced at $499.95 and can be bundled with discounted copies of FileMaker Pro licenses. Reseller program available.

Core² CRM is native to and compatible with FileMaker Pro 8 or later.

Please visit http://www.core2crm.com/index.php?ID=394 for video tutorials and a downloadable demo of the Core² CRM software solution.

About Productive Computing, Inc.:
Since 1996, Productive Computing, Inc. has been helping companies become more efficient and profitable by providing a solid foundation of indispensable software and support services. From custom FileMaker Pro database development, consulting and products, to IT support, web site design and hosting services, Productive Computing, Inc. is your strategic partner for all your company's technology needs.

Productive Computing, Inc. is one of only a few companies in the United States to have earned the highly respected and exclusive Platinum level membership within the FileMaker Business Alliance.

Productive Computing, Inc.
950 Boardwalk, Suite 205
San Marcos, CA 92078
http://www.productivecomputing.com
info@productivecomputing.com
(760) 510-1200

Press Contacts:
Productive Computing, Inc.
Keith Larochelle
(760) 510-1200

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FMPug Awards

We have been the recipients of some of the most honored awards in our industry. Details of these awards are listed below. We have to thank our members for allowing us to serve them to the best of our ability. We promise to continually push the boundaries of what we do for the benefit of each and every FMPug member world-wide.

2008

DevCon Commemorative Afghan

Each year the DevCon Commemorative Afghan is awarded to a member of the FileMaker community in recognition for their contribution to developers and users alike. This year Andy Gaunt, founder of FMPug was selected for contributions to the FileMaker community world-wide.

2007

FileMaker Excellence Award

Andy Gaunt was honored for his continued efforts to evangelize the FileMaker platform through innovative ways with his network of FileMaker user group.

2006

2006 FileMaker Excellence Award FileMaker Excellence Award

For Outstanding Contribution to the FileMaker User Group and Developer Community

Andy Gaunt is the founder of FMPug - Uniting FileMaker Pro Users & Groups around the world. With numerous chapters and still growing, Andy has created a more “connective” philosophy, merging pre-existing user groups with newly formed locales and assembling them under a single umbrella. By creating this syndicate and managing it centrally, each group is now inter-connected through FMPug, allowing each user group to have expanded resources within their reach. Anyone who knows Andy will tell you that “Andy works tirelessly to spread the word about worthwhile FileMaker resources, products and training. His FMPug site has aggregated listings of FileMaker products and training courses that alongside his published technical articles and product reviews are part of a resource library that's becoming more and more important to FileMaker Pro users and developers."

In addition to running one of the liveliest FileMaker Pro User Groups, he's showing other user group coordinators how to do the same all over the world. Constantly evangelizing anything positive happening in the FileMaker universe, Andy personifies "outstanding contribution to the FileMaker community". “I have personally not experienced anyone with such selfless enthusiasm for the FileMaker community. He has successfully taken a fantastic idea and from that has significantly built a stable and open community in the past year alone. In addition, his efforts are forward thinking and utilize and challenge all of the latest FileMaker Web technologies. I consider Andy to be a leader in building and strengthening the FileMaker community". On a side note, Andy is using the latest technologies and techniques to make the FMpug website truly a calling card for what and how FileMaker can be used in a real web environment.

2005

Mad Dog Public Relations Award

We are proud to announce that the recipient of one of this years 2005 Mad Dog Public Relations Award is Andy Gaunt, founder of FMPug. This award was for all the work done with and through FMPug in promoting FileMaker.

"Thanks to all those who nominated me for this award. Your nominations will lead me to do more for FMPug in the coming year"

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[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Releases iCal Manipulator for FileMak...

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Releases iCal Manipulator for FileMaker Pro

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces FileMaker 11 Compatibility

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces FileMaker 11 Compatibility

[ANN] All 360Works products are officially supported with FileMaker 11

[ANN] All 360Works products are officially supported with FileMaker 11

New Article Available on Security Schema in FileMaker Pro 11

New Article Available on Security Schema in FileMaker Pro 11

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Releases OrgPlanner Software Solution...

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Releases OrgPlanner Software Solution for Business Owners and Managers

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[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Launches New Web Site and New Look

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Launches New Web Site and New Look

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Windows 7 Compatibility

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Windows 7 Compatibility

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Plug-in Compatibility for S...

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Plug-in Compatibility for Snow Leopard Mac OS X 10.6

[ANN] A Free Copy Of The Everything Reference V3 Awaits You At Fmpug.c...

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[ANN] 360Works Releases New Snow Leopard-Compatible Product Versions

[ANN] 360Works Releases New Snow Leopard-Compatible Product Versions

3rd Rock Data, LLC becomes the first FileMaker consultant to be accept...

3rd Rock Data, LLC becomes the first FileMaker consultant to be accepted in the Green Business Network

[ANN] Productive Computing,Inc. Releases the Newly Redesigned Outlook ...

[ANN] Productive Computing,Inc. Releases the Newly Redesigned Outlook Manipulator v4 Plug-in

[ANN] Soliant Consulting announces 24U Phone Companion Implementation ...

[ANN] Soliant Consulting announces 24U Phone Companion Implementation Partnership

[ANN] 24U Software releases 24U Phone Companion

[ANN] 24U Software releases 24U Phone Companion

[ANN] 360Works Launches Easy-To-Use Web Services Manager

[ANN] 360Works Launches Easy-To-Use Web Services Manager

[ANN] 360Works Launches SafetyNet Remote Backup service

[ANN] 360Works Launches SafetyNet Remote Backup service

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Important Technology Protec...

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Announces Important Technology Protection Services

[ANN] 360Works Releases ScriptMaster 3 - New Version of Free FileMaker...

[ANN] 360Works Releases ScriptMaster 3 - New Version of Free FileMaker Plugin

[ANN] Major new release of JobPro Central 6.0

[ANN] Major new release of JobPro Central 6.0

[ANN] Drag and Drop-Dead Elegant Interface - TipsnTricks

[ANN] Drag and Drop-Dead Elegant Interface - TipsnTricks

[ANN] .com Solutions Inc. Releases FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4....

[ANN] .com Solutions Inc. Releases FmPro Migrator Developer Edition 4.56 With Support for FileMaker Pro 10, Bento 2 and Valentina Migrations.

[ANN] 360Works Debuts Comprehensive FileMaker Product Plug-In Bundle &...

[ANN] 360Works Debuts Comprehensive FileMaker Product Plug-In Bundle "360Works Portfolio License"

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Acquires FileBooks Link Product Line ...

[ANN] Productive Computing, Inc. Acquires FileBooks Link Product Line from HAPPY Software, Inc

[ANN] Core2 CRM Now Exchanges Data Between FileMaker Pro and Entourage

[ANN] Core2 CRM Now Exchanges Data Between FileMaker Pro and Entourage

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