User Support Forum

Version 10 is in the embryonic planning stages. Actually, I guess it's even zygotic at this point, but I digress. A proposed new feature for this upcoming version is the ability to schedule events, book rooms, etc. As with so many other things in PowerChurch, we like to get user input - especially at such an early stage. We already have a pretty basic idea of how this feature should work, but we would like to hear what you think about it. This is the thread to discuss what you'd like to see in such a feature.

Disclaimers and such: Please know that while we do take user suggestions very seriously, we can't and won't implement every single suggestion we get. We generally have a fairly far-reaching plan, and sometimes certain suggestions are scheduled for later, would conflict with other things, or just plain won't work. Please don't take it personally if the feature isn't implemented exactly to your specifications. We've got over 23,000 organizations to try to take into account.

Also, please be aware that this proposed update is AT LEAST a year away, probably more. Event/Room scheduling isn't the only update we're considering, so we've got a lot of work ahead of us. We can't even begin to suggest an estimated release date.

Well, here is my .02 cents! Maybe it will be of help to you, but I won't be offended otherwise!

I wish I had something right now to help with scheduling and booking rooms. Not that we are that busy with this kind of thing, however it would be nice to have a system where all the rental prices could be "stored" allowing for easy access when quoting a price to save always looking it up! Right now we have different rental prices depending on the number of rooms needed, and the person renting (i.e. different prices for members than for non-members, etc.).

Also, it would be great if there could be a built in calendar to which I could add in various bookings, meetings, etc. Right now I have a calendar in Word that I have made up, but sometimes it's a pain! To have a built in calendar would be wonderful.

One more thought about a calendar...maybe something that we could enter in when certain things are due so that the program could "remind" me! I don't know about anyone else, but I have gone back into the church late at night to write a cheque that I forgot about during the course of a busy day!

Just some suggestions...good luck with the program!

I agree with what Julie says about an event calendar. I to have had times when I have missed a check or a due date. Some sort of pop-up reminder woould be great for us older folks who have a hard time remembering our own names.

PS I have seen many postings with quotes from previous posts. How do you do that ??

tborgal wrote:PS I have seen many postings with quotes from previous posts. How do you do that ??

You press the "quote" button in the upper right of the post. A very nice feature!

Jeff

jeffkoke wrote:You press the "quote" button in the upper right of the post. A very nice feature!

Thanks,

It's amazing how something can be right in front of you and you don't see it.