Online Effects
Introducing Remote_Fx
Background
The Department of Education chose FileMaker Pro as the MAEMIS platform partly to allow locals to create enhancements to serve local needs. While this works well in theory, historically there has been a fly in the ointment. Each time MAEMIS is updated, local enhancements are lost. Recreating them in the updated MAEMIS can be tedious, frustrating, and expensive. Because Adult Ed is beholden to many grantors, frequent database updates are an unfortunate reality.
Now, thanks to Remote_Fx , a simple and inexpensive solution is available to resolve that tedium and frustration.
Features
Remote_Fx is a satellite file that takes advantage of FileMaker 8 features to provide you with your own interface to the MAEMIS data.
Remote_Fx works with MAEMIS in all environments: FileMaker Server 8, peer sharing, or local hard drive.
Remote_Fx is a template, and a whole lot more. Place it in your MAEMIS folder and use it right away to…
- Customize layouts with your preferred fonts and colors;
- Create alternate lists and layouts that display different or additional fields;
- Create scripts to find, sort and even calculate according to your own needs;
- Advanced users can even create custom data tables with relationships to MAEMIS records.
Remote_Fx offers built-in compatibility. MAEMIS8 automatically…
- Recognizes Remote_Fx by default-no configuration required!*
- Integrates Remote_Fx into certain functions, like “Log Out.”
- Provides interoperability with your new layouts via the “Go Remote” script.
*Network installations require a one-time setting.
Real Value for Skilled FileMaker Managers
If you extend MAEMIS' capabilities to serve your own needs, Remote_Fx will save your untold hours!
MAEMIS is provided for free by the Department of Education. In many Adult Ed sites, savvy database managers have invested uncounted hours to customize their databases to meet local needs. With the move to FileMaker Pro 8.5, the learning curve is suddenly steeper, although the need for local management and reports doesn't slow down.
Many of Maine's adult ed database managers have superb FileMaker skills. Still, customizing files, layouts and scripts is a time-consuming process. And that process is compounded by the learning new versions of both FileMaker Pro and MAEMIS. If your program is like many around the state, you're looking forward to improved MAEMIS performance, not new headaches!
Remote_Fx is designed to give you brain storms, not headaches. Why build from the ground up, when you can start with full MAEMIS integration. As you customize to suit your needs, you'll truly appreciate how the structure promotes your understanding of key FMPro 8 concepts
Remote_Fx delivers real value. This template represents dozens of hours of thoughtful design. With easy-to-use scripts, stock layouts that mirror MAEMIS, and a well-documented relationship graph, Remote_Fx lets you hit the ground running.
Availability and Cost
Remote_Fx is available from OnlineFx for the one time licensing fee of $99. You may order by phone, by email, or over the web. OnlineFx accepts district purchase orders and checks.
When your order is processed you'll receive the file, licensing agreement, and your site-specific license key. Place the file in your MAEMIS8 folder, enter the license key, and begin customizing!
Remote_Fx is also available for FREE when you attend any FileMaker Pro 8.5 training workshop offered by OnlineFx. If you are interested in hosting such a workshop, contact Frank Callanan at OnlineFx. For more info on workshops, please contact Frank.
For more information, or to place an order, contact Frank Callanan at OnlineFx with one of the options below:
- Telephone: Call 207-557-8150
- Email: drop a note to frank@onlinefx.biz
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