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TIME LOGGER V4 TARGETS BOTH WIMPS AND WIZARDS
FOR RELEASE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2000
CONTACT:
Al Macy
Responsive Software, 41 Ocean View Dr., Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-1960
AlanMacy@ResponsiveSoftware.com
http://www.ResponsiveSoftware.com/press.htm
TIME LOGGER V4 TARGETS BOTH WIMPS AND WIZARDS
Trinidad, CA Sept. 1, 2000 Responsive Software today released Responsive Time Logger Version 4, a major upgrade to its popular Time and Billing program for PC's and Palm devices. This new release addresses the time tracking needs of both computer novices (wimps) and power users (wizards).
"We've been amazed at the range of computer literacy among our customers." says Responsive Software's CEO, Al Macy, "In this new version we found ways of accommodating the needs of computer neophytes without short-changing the power users, and vice versa."
FEATURES FOR WIMPS
For example, novices can choose to work with simplified menus, hiding the features they are unlikely to use. They also benefit from a guided tour, tutorial, a generous "How To" section in the online help, and numerous tips of the day. Each time they enter a new part of the program, a one-time orientation dialog will appear, providing additional guidance.
On the Palm device, almost every dialog includes a button for displaying extensive help.
DUAL WIMP/WIZARD FEATURES
Other features have a dual Wimp/Wizard interface. For example, wimps can sort and filter their database of time records using simple handholding dialogs, while wizards can use powerful SQL commands to analyze the data.
FEATURES JUST FOR WIZARDS
At the top end of the spectrum, Power Users will find plenty to sink their teeth into. Since Time Logger stores all data in standard Microsoft Access (mdb) format, they can use other database applications to analyze or present their time records. An integrated database editor even allows wizards to view and edit the nuts and bolts of all the Time Logger databases as well as any other mdb database on their system.
The flagship wizard feature, however, is Time Logger's VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) macro facility. It allows users to write Visual Basic programs to control Time Logger's actions. For example, a macro might grab time information from Time Logger, then run Excel and present a pie chart that compares billable and non-billable hours.
OTHER NEW FEATURES
Other new features include automated invoicing of multiple clients, synchronization of databases, instant backups, and multiple stopwatches. Despite all the changes, Responsive Software has been careful to preserve Time Logger's straightforward interface. As customer Joe Garnero, a Senior Design Engineer from Sumter, SC, put it, "I find Responsive Time Logger to be true to its name. Reliable, Responsive and Intuitive."
Retail Price: $89.00 for a single user license. It may be purchased at http://www.ResponsiveSoftware.com or by calling 800-669-4611.
To receive more information, or a copy of Time Logger, contact Al Macy at AlanMacy@ResponsiveSoftware.com or 707-677-1960.
CONTACT:
Al Macy
Responsive Software, 41 Ocean View Dr., Trinidad, CA 95570
707-677-1960
AlanMacy@ResponsiveSoftware.com
http://www.ResponsiveSoftware.com/press.htm
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