ES Developments

[dgillz]

I have heard through the Exact grapevine from some pretty reliable sources that Exact is going to do the following in ES:

1) Add a screen designer product in the accounting modules
2) Expand Flexibility to the accounting modules.
3) Finalize the conversion utility, including history files.

On item 3, I understand they are working with a major Macola reseller in doing this and they are very close to having this done. On items 1 & 2, no timeline was offered.

These are all godd developments, if/when they happen. I will keep everyone posted when I hear of more.

Finally, I strongly urge all Macola users and resellers to let them know what you think of ES. In fact I actually got a call from Exact asking me what I though of ES, and I was able to provide some input



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[stravis]

Thanks for the info. I suppose I can stop trying to wrap my head around the Flexibility in Accounting issue. Takes a load off, but it sure would of been a fun project.

Thanks,
Scott

 

[dgillz]

An update on this:

1) They have backed off having flex/screen designer in full use in the accounting modules

2) They have committed to having the Progression to ES conversion utility ready by EPIC.

When I get my hands on it, I will give my full report

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[abaldwin]

Scott,

What are your thoughts on a pure Flex solution to being able to write Flex apps (non-outside VB solutions) to the AR Screen.

For instance. There is a user that is currently on 7.6.200 who has a mod on the Customer screen. The mod is only a button that opens a user form that is feeding and holding Customer related data in Non-Macola tables. Sure would be a shame not to have simple abilities like that.

Andy


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[stravis]

Hi Andy,

I'm not quite sure what you are asking for. What do you mean by "a pure Flex solution to being able to write Flex apps (non-outside VB solutions) to the AR Screen"?

If I'm not mistaken I think you are asking about the possibility of creating a "Flexibility Like" solution for Macola ES. If this is the case I have explored this issue and have considered writing just such a solution. It would probably have to be a VB Script or .Net based scripting solution that would Hook in to the Macola process.

This solution is certainly feasible, but it would certainly take a long time to implement correctly, and it would also be a huge waste of time if Exact were to change its position on the matter. If they are firm on not providing Flexibility for AR I'd say it sounds like a fun project. But I'd hate to be disappointed after all that work.

Scott