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At first this page will be for interested parties to track the progress of the new software's development and possibly to submit suggestions that apply to the new software. When beta testing is started then you will be able to download updates from this page. Please remember that without your registration code information, downloading these updates will be useless.

History & Info

• STAGE ONE - Getting started
  January 5th, 1998 -Actual start of framework coding, dusting off the notes and database fields information gathered last summer when the project was first started. Block diagram versions of structure for actual use by end users, and for update and tracking of changes from the server side software.

• STAGE TWO - WORKING OUT BASIC DATA SCREENS  -
  January 11th, 1998 -Framework coding at roughly 50%, starting to add in rough menu structures, hooks for help menus and notes, Beginning registration coding, some notes on experimental data encryption from client to server and back primarily to improve transfer/update times, but also to protect system from un-authorized changes or use.
  January 20th, 1998 - Working database for test purposes is roughed out, some tracking information fields added to allow better tracking records of users activity on the main database. Rough setup of splash screen, about screen, and a hardware and memory information screen for client side information. Working with interbase server for simulation of remote database connectivity started.
  February 1st, 1998 - More review of details on reports that can identify each office and/or agent using a zone on report forms for company logo, picture etc. Setup database fields to allow such info to be carried on main server system, allowing update of one system to be reflected in all that apply. Report formats database ideas which allow updates of all reports generic forms to be done remotely and automatically being tried. Working properties database is being refined further. Started leaving spaces for picture format on those that submit photo data on listings. Still thinking of good name for program, best so far is REAL,  Real Estate Activity & Listing  - not too catchy... any suggestions??
• STAGE THREE - WORKING ON GLUE, ADD-INS, HELP, ETC  -
  February 13th, 1998 - Rough reports shaping up, will do more when beta starts up. Startup screen, first menu versions in place. Automatic housekeeping routines started.  Basic data screens shaping up more, with emphasis on users layout, may use two versions of data view and entry depending on pictures being present or not. Work started on ways to auto publish to a web site, listings that you select. Started fleshing out the help pages, early outlines for manual, first looks on setup and installation routines for users side.
  February 25th, 1998 - Work so far has been primarily in Delphi 3 with a target of Windows95 or 98, so now I start parallel work testing components to work in a 16bit environment, to allow a Windows3.1 version to be compiled. Work on communications routines to handle the automatic setup, detection of modem, connect to server, etc now goes into a higher priority. Also doing some tests of a network server setup version to allow faster work, un-attended updates and such - probably will not use in first release. More work on menu functions, looking at bug with data indexing causing slow response in some higher search levels.
• STAGE FOUR - Getting ready for Beta Testing -
  March 8th, 1998 - Have rough version of 32 bit product ready to start with beta testers. Still have not heard from board which two lucky users will be the first. More work on setup software, trying for very easy setup, which could work on either Win3.1 or 95/98 and might be CD-ROM ready when final versions are out. Need sample logo files from several offices to help work in 'personalized' reports. Can do more when beta starts up.
• STAGE FIVE - CONVERTING -
  April 18th, 1998 - Have contacted two users within the group on my own for beta test candidates. Will be installing one when parts for update of one of their PCs are in, still waiting for return from the other.  Started looking into the necessary work to convert existing data from the currently used system to the newer format. Hope to have working version of that program together in the next 2 weeks to allow moving all existing data to the new system as needed so that when the system is adopted across the entire group no extra work will be spent moving listings. (May also setup program to move either way, so new entries in the Windows versions could be transferred to older system if needed to keep older users in sync.)
• DEVELOPMENT HALTED -
  Attended scheduled key meeting to show program and install beta version at Gary Britt's office. After waiting outside his office 25 minutes past the appointment time with no meeting, I asked that he (who was inside his office throughout this time) contact me to reschedule, but having not heard from him the program development was halted. The contract as I wrote it requires interaction and teamwork and I prefer to work with those who wish to be an active part in shaping the programs I write to fit their needs and be truly effective.

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