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Reminder:
Object Support Ready for Alpha Testers and Synergy/DE 7.5.2
Ready for Beta Testers
As previously announced, Synergy/DE 8.1 will introduce a powerful
new model for writing Synergy software: Synergy objects. These
objects will be supported with a set of extensions to Synergy
Language that allow classes and objects to be declared and
manipulated within the Synergy/DE environment. An alpha test
for the object support will coincide with the Synergy/DE 7.5.2
(to be released as 7.5.3) beta test, starting on August 12.
If you are interested in evaluating Synergy object support,
or beta testing 7.5.2, please let
us know.
For more
information about Synergy object support, click
here.
For more
information about Synergy/DE 7.5.2, click
here.
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Jack
Henry & Associates' Decision to Invest in Core Director™
Pays Off ... Company Achieves 100th Synergy-Based Customer
Installation
Based in Monett, Missouri, Jack Henry & Associates,
Inc. (JHA) is a leading provider of integrated technology
solutions for financial institutions throughout the United
States. Several years ago, JHA realized that they needed to
provide a client/server, Windows solution for their prospective
customers. In September of 1999, Jack Henry acquired BancTec
Financial Systems (BFS), the Community Banking Division of
BancTec® Inc., a worldwide, systems integration, manufacturing,
and services company. Key to the JHA decision to acquire BFS
was the Synergy-based Windows application, Core Director™.
Combining over twenty-five years of proven account processing
business logic with client/server technology, the Core Director
application offered Jack Henry the superior scalability and
flexibility they required for their Windows offerings. Key
to the success of this new customer account processing and
management information system was combining the proven business
logic from previous legacy applications installed in over
1,000 banks, the Synergy tools, the commitment of the "Pinnacle
Project" development team, and the input from a dedicated
customer focus group.
"Core
Director was a perfect addition to Jack Henry's collection
of product offerings," states Ron Moses, Manager of Research
& Development on the Core Director team. "Whether the institution
is a 'de novo' (a new bank charter in organization) or a multi-bank,
multi-branch holding company with up to two billion dollars
in assets, bankers can now manage their total financial domain
and customer relationship in the familiar Microsoft® Windows™
environment."
"Jack
Henry is a company that understands community banking and
the software needs inherent to that industry. We're seeing
a continuing commitment of people and resources invested in
product development and support," says Danny Little, Executive
Vice President of Lamar Bank & Trust Company. "Considering
the features you get for the money, I would put Core Director
up against any system on the market right now."
Congratulations,
Jack Henry! We look forward to your 1000th installation!
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Rural
Computer Consultants, Inc. Creates Tool to Convert COBOL to
Synergy/DE
Rural
Computer Consultants, Inc. (RCC), a software company that
specializes in developing programs for propane retailers and
mutual insurance companies, announced that they have created
a tool to convert COBOL source code to Synergy/DE, the backbone
of RCC's successful insurance software application.
To stay
competitive, RCC knew they needed to continually enhance their
COBOL-based fuel distribution application by providing their
customers with functionality such as ODBC connectivity and
Web-enablement. "We were concerned about the lifespan of some
of our other options," stated Kevin Sheehan, executive vice-president
of RCC. "Synergex, on the other hand, has always been committed
to the constant evolution of their products."
Read
the press release in its entirety.
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Where in the World is Synergy/DE Now?
…Thanks
to Synergy/DE, you and your family can enjoy an action-packed
day at the Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park.
After
a successful first season, Synergex customer Bonfante Gardens
Family Theme Park launched its second season in May. A one-of-a-kind
experience combining four unique gardens and amusement rides
with the mid-20th century history and agricultural roots of
Santa Clara Valley, all of Bonfante Gardens' rides and attractions
are powered by the Synergy-based Gatekeeper Ticketing POS
(Point of Service) system from Amusement Solutions of Norcross,
Georgia.
Based
on Synergy/DE 7.5, Gatekeeper powers the entire park, including
admission/ticket sales; group and consignment sales; food,
beverage, and retail sales; and inventory control.
"While
the Gatekeeper applications are running, our network's resources
are still at a maximum," explains Craig Rumney, manager of
information systems at Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park.
"Transactions are processed quickly, any problems are resolved
immediately, and families can spend the day enjoying each
other and the park."
Set among
570 acres of rural countryside in Gilroy, California, Bonfante
Gardens Family Theme Park features acres of fun and beauty
encompassing 22 rides and 20 attractions including theme gardens,
food concessions, an event plaza, and 25 of the world famous
Circus Trees.
For more
details, visit Bonfante
Gardens' Web site.
Also,
visit Amusement
Solutions' Web site.
Have an
interesting story about Synergy/DE? Tell us about it! Don't
worry, we'll do all the writing— just send
us your ideas or give Liz Marmins a call at +1-800-366-3472
or at +1-916-635-7300. If your story is published in Synerg-E-News,
you'll receive a Synergex polo shirt!
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Support
Tech Tip: Position for Synergy/DE UI Toolkit Start-Up Window
QUESTION: How do I determine the ID of the initial
window created by U_START?
I would
like to set the position of the window during the USTART_METHOD.
To do this, I need the ID of the window to move or position
it.
ANSWER:
Although that window does not really have an ID, some functions
can access it via WID_CONTAINER. In your case:
xcall
w_proc(WP_POSITION, WID_CONTAINER, x_POs, y_POs)
Note:
The position of this window can also be specified by setting
the APP_X and APP_Y environment variables.
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Incorporate
Advanced Grid and High-Level Spreadsheet Features into Your
Synergy Applications with the FarPoint™ Spread™
Control
A
new routine in Synergy/DE 7.5, %GRID_CREATE, facilitates access
to FarPoint's Spread Control using the Synergy ActiveX API.
And a new file, grid.def, provides the Spread control's definitions
for Synergy programs.
The Spread
control enables you to incorporate advanced grid and high-level
spreadsheet features into your Synergy applications. Synergy/DE's
ActiveX List API meets list processing requirements for most
Windows applications; however, some users may require the
additional capabilities the Spread control can provide.
Contact
FarPoint to purchase the Spread control, then use %GRID_CREATE
to access it from your Synergy program.
For details
on the latest version of Synergy/DE, visit the Synergy/DE
7.5 Web page today.
Update
today!
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Check
Our Education Page Regularly!
Make sure to keep current on new additions to our class
schedule.
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eBiz
Guru
Q: Is there an integration solution for a medium-sized business
that doesn't require our company to try to acquire an additional
round of funding?
A: Until
now, there have not been many (if any) integration solutions
targeted at small-to medium-sized businesses that may not
have the extensive funding channels employed by large organizations.
This was the driving factor behind the Synergex mission to
bring an affordable integration solution to market for small-to-medium
sized businesses. These businesses have unique needs, one
of which is to develop a closer, more personalized relationship
with their customers. Data and application integration transparently
accesses and combines customer information gathered at various
points throughout the business, then presents all the data
in a single view screen for the convenience of staff members
who need the information. Synergex offers this integration
as an economical and surprisingly rapid solution.
NOTE:
Although the eBiz Guru has a great wealth of wisdom, we have
asked him to share with us only the answers to eBusiness questions
in the areas of applications, integration, wireless, and e-
commerce. The
Guru welcomes your questions.
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