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FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

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    FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

    I'm interested to know what versions of Alpha Five will Fusion Charts Suite be compatible with ?
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    Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

    every one (v8 an above at least)
    the trick is making the code to write the XML file

    I was planning on making an interface similar to what I did for Flash calendar (www.fuegosoftware.com) in which you could conect Fusion charts to any table and make charts without any coding, but after seeing alphas announcement yesterday I will think it twice before starting the project :( , because connecting to Fusion Charts through coding is much simpler than to connect to Flash Calendar Professional, although it obviously requires xbasic knowledge .

    ALPHA YOU STOLE MY IDEA!!! JUST CONCENTRATE ON V10 (kidding)
    Last edited by mmaisterrena; 09-24-2009, 11:53 AM.
    Cheers
    Mauricio

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      #3
      Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

      Mauricio,
      Thank you for your reply.I was also wondering if the Alpha gurus plan to work in any action script magic for integration in a5v10.
      John

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        #4
        Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

        The answer to that question would be decisive to going ahead with the Fusion Charts Interface project or not
        Cheers
        Mauricio

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          Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

          The answer to that question would be decisive to going ahead with the Fusion Charts Interface project or not
          I am of the same thought---as I had started to initially investigate this quite some time ago in order to meet the demand of adding charts to Alpha desktop and web (3 avenues were in process-SimpleChartLite, RMChart, and FusionCharts), when Alpha announced this I was taken aback a bit.

          Kind of makes one wonder if any add-on now will be worthwhile creating if Alpha will suddenly add features like this--don't get me wrong.....adding this feature is great, but after so long of NOT doing anything about graphs, then with no indication of anything coming they decide to surprise us with this (and those of us who were contemplating/working on add-ons for it), it just would have "nice" to be made aware of it a while ago!

          I, for one, will be very hesitant about creating something other than for my own use from now on unless Alpha opens their communications better to us.

          Again, I do want to make it clear that it is a good thing that Alpha seemed to have listened and is bringing up a method to add charts....maybe if it is still difficult to do an add-on may still be a possibility.
          Mike
          __________________________________________
          It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.
          It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
          Henry David Thoreau
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            #6
            Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

            I agree 101% Just remember how dataease ended by competing with their own hardcore clients (not that this is the exact same case. but the timing is just a little strange).
            Last edited by mmaisterrena; 09-24-2009, 01:51 PM.
            Cheers
            Mauricio

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              #7
              Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

              Are you guys reading a different announcement that I am? The way I read it, there is nothing included in Alpha. You download your own copy of Fusion Charts and this seminar teaches you how to use the XML functions that are already (not will be) included in Alpha Five to feed data to it. There's nothing in the announcement about an integration package or specific functions being built in to Alpha.

              In that respect, I think it is different that SimpleChartLite which actually had a stripped down version included with Alpha.

              I was mostly interested in the discount coupon. Will the discount be enough to pay for the webinar?

              Pat
              Pat Bremkamp
              MindKicks Consulting

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                Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

                Hi Guys,

                I have built my first Fusion Chart with the sample XML data file.

                I have tried to use the Alpha function TABLE.XML_EXPORT() to create my own data file but the format is way off that the chart cant be produced.

                What we need here is a Genie dialog to create the data file with the correct syntax.

                The graph is great but this is not going to be a walk in the park to set up.
                Regards
                Keith Hubert
                Alpha Guild Member
                London.
                KHDB Management Systems
                Skype = keith.hubert


                For your day-to-day Needs, you Need an Alpha Database!

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                  #9
                  Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

                  'zactly my thought Keith.

                  I'm already on my way with a genie. Got bunches of it done today.

                  But I've emailed Alpha to ask if they're going to provide one. Because if they are, I ain't wastin' my time.
                  -Steve
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                    Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

                    In any case, guys like me who barely have time to boot up, really appreciate the toys and tools you alldevelop. Paying a fee is a small price to pay, vs the weeks I'd need to spend on building it. (assuming I even had the skills)

                    Yesterday I did not hesitate to buy the AlphaCalendarPro. The price was right and it does what my customers need. I have 3 projects under wraps because of this tool, and my customers, albeit internal, are impressed to the max.

                    So, as word of encouragement, my checkbook is open when your add-ins fit the bill. I think the Alpha group is akin to the Open Source group - you build it, we come.

                    Good luck and I hope you make some $$ from the endeavors.
                    David Shaw
                    Manager of Media Services and User Support
                    Cleveland Museum of Art
                    Cleveland, Ohio

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                      Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

                      It looks like thare is a need for a new channel of communications between potential addin developers and Alpha management. For instance the developer describes what they are considering as an addin project and Alpha replies that that functionality is something they are either strongly considering or are well on their way to developing.
                      Well constructed addins are critical to the future of the product, but this uncertainty is a huge roadblock to their success. This may force Alpha to reveal some of their plans ahead of time, but that is not a bad thing As the product grows in the marketplace, the Alpha team will have to change some of the business practices that served them well as a lesser known product.
                      John

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                        Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

                        John,
                        You just stated my sentiments exactly....no way will I attempt another add-on without knowing what Alpha has in the works.
                        Mike
                        __________________________________________
                        It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.
                        It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
                        Henry David Thoreau
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                          Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

                          I re-thought my position and I now believe that anybody making an add-on has to take the risk that maybe the original vendor could include the feature as a built in feature (in alpha or any other application).
                          We cant (and wont) stop alpha from improving itself, but yes a little more communication wold be a nice thing although its not obligatory for them.
                          Cheers
                          Mauricio

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                            #14
                            Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

                            I re-thought my position and I now believe that anybody making an add-on has to take the risk that maybe the original vendor could include the feature as a built in feature (in alpha or any other application).
                            Yep! Definitely something to always consider! :)
                            Mike
                            __________________________________________
                            It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.
                            It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
                            Henry David Thoreau
                            __________________________________________



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                              #15
                              Re: FusionCharts Suite Compatibility ??????

                              "Alpha" didn't decide to develop this feature (it's not really a feature, its a method using the standard product and a 3rd party utility). I mean I doubt it was 'on the drawing board' for some period of time, or part of any overall plan for the introduction of adds-ons. A developer close to them ran across it during development of a client project (most likely) and they decided to bring it forward as something useful.

                              In an unrelated story, my wife just totalled her car (no injuries). The personallized license plate was mine, and said BST2MKT. I think its just as well because being First to Market is probably better.
                              Steve Wood
                              See my profile on IADN

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