What's New?

 2-10-00

New Main Menu - You now can choose from three (3) different Headings on the Main Menu.

1. Decorative Painter Data Base

2. Arts & Crafts Data Base

3. Wood Crafter's Data Base

These are only available when downloading the Complete Program, the Main Module, and when ordering the Program on CD. Those that download the program onto diskettes will have to download the Main Menu Module and place it on a Zip Disk for back up. This in no way effects the original Program. It just allows you to change the Heading on the Main Menu if you prefer.

 

1-22-00

 

New Modules - Three new modules have been created.....

Schedule C - this module will help you get organized for the Tax Man. If you have been having a problem with getting all your expenses, assets and inventory items together, take a look at this module. All you have to do is enter the information as you make your purchases and at the end of the year all you have to do is [print them out and enter the info on your Sch C. This module follows the line # of Sch C. You will also find a guide to help you with the entry of data.

 

Video - this module will keep track of your videos and also help you locate special topics within that video, if you enter the # from your VCR for a given topic. No more searching enlessly trying to figure out where that topic is located.

 

Goodies - this module is for those that like to keep a file of all those great recipes you have. The program also calculates the amout of ingredients required if you need to make an adjustment.

 

12-11-99

 

New Module - Ideas & Tips. This module will allow you to save all those great tips or ideas for future projects. The power of this module will come in handy when you're trying to find that special tip or idea. If you don't have the DPDB Program yet, just download the Complete Program. It will contain all the modules available to date. If you already own the Program, You will need to also download the Main Menu Module before you can review the Ideas & Tips Module.

 

Other Modules being developed are, Videos, Schedule C, Exhibitor, Goodies, Shows and Continuing Ed.

 

7-10-99

 

MacIntosh version of the Decorative Painter Data Base Program has been completed and can be download to your hard drive. Please read the easy to follow Step-by-Step Instructions before downloading.

 

5-28-99

 

It's finally completed....the Student and Class Modules.The Student Module will help you keep track of your students, their interest and classes that they have taken from you.The Class Module will assist you in keep track of individuals that inquire about a class you are giving as well as those that have decided to sign-up. There's a place for you to enter the project name, start/end date & start/end time of the class, the project designer and cost to the student. The Class Module will also print out a receipt that you can give each student. The receipt will not only record the cost of the class project materials and teacher expenses, it will also allow you to enter any supplies and materials that a student purchases during class.

 

Now, have you ever wished that there was an easy way to keep track of individuals that will be taking your classes? Look no further! To fill in the student's information, all you have to do is enter their phone #. If you have that student listed in your Student Module, the program will automatically transfer the student information from the Student Module to the Class Module.The same applies for the Project Module. Just enter the Project # into the appropriate Class Module field and the information about the project, including associated costs, will be transferred automatically into the Class Module. And, if you need to contact an individual, no need to dial their phone #.....just click on the phone icon and let the program do it for you, provided you have a modem and it's hooked up to a phone line.

 

Upgrade....Upgrade....Upgrade. Have you checked out the latest version (released 5/28/99) of the Project Module? Not only will it help you determine what you should be marketing your finished product, it now has the ability to calculate a value that you as a teacher should be charging for classes. The Data Entry Form now has a section for teachers to enter their expenses such as time prep, mileage, lodging, travel, etc. The program then determines what the total cost per student should be, based on the # of students per class and the cost of materials for that particular project. You can even do what-ifs. Simply change some of the values and compare the results in seconds. The final result is then transferred to the Class Module and placed into the invoice section when the Project # is entered and the Inquiry field status shows that an individual will be taking the class (vs inquiring about it). Before you use any of the Modules mentioned above, please read the Help section. To get there, just click on the icon located in the upper left corner of the data entry form of each Module.

 

All eleven (11) Modules that have been scheduled for development have now been completed. Am I finished? Nope!.....VBG. I have a few more that will be developed in the near future. But 1st, I need to work on the MAC version for our very patient Artist that refuse to change under pressure .....LOL. As a proud owner of several MACs, I offer the following to all MAC users...... "Being a Mac user is like being a Navy SEAL: a small, elite group of people with access to the most sophisticated technology in the world, who everyone calls on to get the really tough jobs done quickly and efficiently." LOL....sorry PC'ers, but us MAC users are always getting pounced on and this is the only defense I could find.

 

To those of you that have purchased the program, I sincerely hope the program has served you well and has helped you with your organizational needs, so that you had more time to be creative....or should I say "Finally having time to do some house cleaning, making dinner for your better half, or, on a more serious note, being able to spend a little time with that special someone."

 

In closing, I would like to thank all of you that have encouraged, supported and helped with the creation and development of the Decorative Painter Data Base. I would also like to give a special thanks to my wife, Jaynee, my daughters Jennifer and Audrey, and lastly...our dog Jessica. The dog kept my feet warm as I spent countless hours sitting at the computer, while Jaynee and the girls picked up much of the load that I normally do at home so that I could spend the time writing this program. Without their help, understanding and support, this program would never have gone from a dream to reality. So I want to say to my lovely wife and daughters......."I love you and thank you for allowing me to realize my dream". And to all you wonderful Artist that have supported the Decorative Painter Data Base......."Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your world - the wonderful world of color!"

 

Date: 4-01-99

Another savings for our Artist friends. No need to buy the Decorative Painter Data Base on diskettes. As promised, you can now download the Decorative Painter Data Base onto your own Diskettes for FREE and save the S & H charges. Just follow the easy Step-by-Step Instructions provided. The diskette version is the same as the one you can download onto your Hard Drive (C-Drive) . The choice is yours. In fact, you can download another trial version copy for a friend or pass it around in your class or at your meetings. Remember, "Caring is Sharing". And as always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

Did you notice that we have changed the "Look" of our web site? Hopefully, you will find it easier to get from place to place. Drop us a note and let us know what you think.