This was posted with PA's approval so I want to thank him publicly
Four years ago, I started working on converting my report generator from Paradox to another database format. As many of you have seen my posts, you know that I use bris speed and pace figs. My goal was to have an online website that would:
- Allow you to store data online and access it 24/7 from anywhere there is net access. A web based application!
- Generate both Text and Visual Reports that are simple to use. The visual report would graph both speed and pace figures.
- Generate reports that would allow me to compare the entire field as a group. The group can be sorted on all types of ratings i.e speed, ability, final fraction.
- Create a site that would allow a novice to use a database without having to know the programming language.
The Site is Now Online and I need Beta Testers!!
- You will need to have data in the bris SINGLE DRF format. Each user will get their own database. TSN and DRF files will not be supported for now.
- I wrote the site for web browsers that have .png (portable network graphics) support. Internet Exploiter may show the images without the transparent backgrounds. (Mozilla Firefox, Konqueror, Safari or Opera would probably be better choices).
- The Beta Test Period will extend until all the kinks, bugs and scripting issues are worked. At that time all data may be erased and the site will go public, and you will have to resignup. (I need to test the database reliability and bandwith, space requirements).
- I have started a forum for people to report bugs and discuss the software. I would appreciate comments from web developers and programmers - this is my first shot at trying this. I would appreciate constructive criticism.
- All other details will be determined in the future. I am currently in discussion with bris to make sure that I won't violate their copyrights. (No need for a war like CJ had). If there are any issues, the site will not be made public.
- I am going to limit the amount of Beta testers in case their are major bugs or issues. The first 5-10 applicants will be chosen in the order they are received. If there are more than this amount of applicants, I may send you the site url so you can browse around but I will kindly state that you should not yet signup.
- My forum is intended to be for user input about the program. It is in no way intended to replace PA because the
paceadvantage forum rules!
- Its free and based on open source software. It can be used as another small tool in your arsenal.
Drop me a PM with your email address if your are interested. Let me know if you want to be a Beta Tester or just want to take a sneak peak?
Ken
