[pianotech] PTBiz Latest and Greatest

[Allan]

If Terry doesn't want it, I would be very happy to take a look at that
program.

 

Allan Sutton

www.pianotechniquemontreal.com

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Roy
Sent: 14 juin 2009 16:39
To: pianotech at ptg.org; pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] PTBiz Latest and Greatest

 

Hi Terry:

I migrated from PTBiz several years ago.  Thus, I have a copy, complete with
the hasp, which you are free to have if you need it.  If you don't want it,
it's free for the taking to anyone else.

Second, to migrate away from the program, I had to buy the upgrade.  The
original version wouldn't let you export the database.  So, I had to buy the
upgrade in order to quit using it.  Irritating.  I Don't know which version
you have.   To migrate away, I had to create a CSV file.  Then, that can be
imported into the new program.

There are always lots of opinions on which programs to use.  I'm just using
Outlook and Quickbooks.  To me the shortcoming of PTBiz was that I couldn't
sync the calendar with my Pocket PC.  As an accounting program, it kept
track of income, but not expenses.  Other than that, I liked it.

Roy Peters, RPT

Cincinnati, Ohio



-----Original Message----- 
From: Farrell 
Sent: Jun 14, 2009 3:46 PM 
To: pianotech at ptg.org 
Subject: [pianotech] PTBiz Latest and Greatest 




To those possessing some knowledge of current PTBiz status:  What is the
latest? My PC computer is old and my browser imploded - apparently so much
is screwed up with it that nothing short of a complete operating system
re-install will correct the problem - so, I'll probably just get a new
computer - probably a Mac Mini.

 

So, I either need to re-install PTBiz, or switch to a new database. I know
much of this has been addressed on Pianotech - but like I say, I can't
search archives because my web browser is DOA. I thought I remembered talk
of the PTBiz author recently offering a copy of the program that doesn't
require the access code to install it. I like PTBiz - it does what I need it
to do - I'd just as soon keep using it if there isn't any pressing reason to
switch to something else. Does anyone know what the current state of PTBiz
is? Anyone have a contact for the author?

 

I suspect this next question is nothing but a big can of worms, but:  IS
there another scheduling/database program that is EASY to use (read: I don't
like messing with computers!!!!!) and meets the needs of a piano tech
(including finances)?

 

Has anyone figured out a way to migrate PTBiz data to another easy to use
current program?

 

I just want the darn thing to work.....   Thanks!

 

Terry Farrell
Farrell Piano

 

www.farrellpiano.com
terry at farrellpiano.com





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