We are excited to announce that this year we will have the Focal Point Tips and Techniques contest again. The winners will be announced at Summit in Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee. Do you have an original, elegant solution to a complex, technical problem? Would you like to share with all?
All submissions will be presented in our Focal Point Tips and Techniques Contest session on Wed, June 4, 2008, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. A grand prize will be awarded to first place, prize to be announced!! All submissions selected (looking for 10) will receive a prize as well.
********CONTEST GUIDELINES******** The deadline for submission is Monday, May 12, 2008.
* Please submit your Focal Point Tip and Technique in a doc file with your name, Focal Point ID, Company, Title, and number of years you have been using Focus/WebFOCUS. * Submission must be in two parts: --- In the first part describe the problem you are solving, e.g. I have three identical files on three separate machines, and I need to combine the data into one aggregated report. --- In the second part show your solution or code (with comments). * Your tip can be shown in 5 minutes or less. Noreen Redden will present it on your behalf. * All entries will be judged on originality, complexity of problem, and elegance of solution. * Send all submissions to focalpoint@ibi.com in a word document. * You must be a Focal Point Member to participate.
It is highly recommended, but not required, that you attend the session to win the prize.
Thanks everyone!! We look forward to hearing about your tips and techniques and seeing you at Summit in Nashville.
Cheers,
Kathleen Butler, Focal Point Manager Kerry Zhan, Focal Point Moderator Information Builders, Inc.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Kathleen Butler,
April 09, 2008, 01:01 PM
mgrackin
Hey Kathleen,
I think we need to start a "Stump Gerry" contest!
Thanks!
Mickey
FOCUS/WebFOCUS 1990 - 2011
April 14, 2008, 11:46 AM
Kathleen Butler
Hi Mickey - Yes, that's a great idea. Come on everyone! Submit your tip and technique by the deadline date above.
If We, the Pointy Heads, nominate the threads that have helped US most, we'll get some really good stuff...and a way to say thanks to our fellow PointyHeaders...
and who can forget DHagen's epic multi-multi-drillThis message has been edited. Last edited by: susannah,
In Focus since 1979///7706m/5 ;wintel 2008/64;OAM security; Oracle db, ///MRE/BID
April 15, 2008, 02:46 PM
GinnyJakes
I have a beanie with a propeller on it. Does that mean my head isn't pointy?
I was banging my head on the table 'til I found this trick, simple yet powerful, thank you!
7.1.3 on XP into HTML, Excel, PDF
May 05, 2008, 08:37 AM
Waz
I tried to send in a Tip/Technique and got
quote:
The message could not be delivered because the recipient's mailbox is full
Waz...
Prod:
WebFOCUS 7.6.10/8.1.04
Upgrade:
WebFOCUS 8.2.07
OS:
Linux
Outputs:
HTML, PDF, Excel, PPT
In Focus since 1984
Pity the lost knowledge of an old programmer!
May 05, 2008, 10:39 AM
Kerry
Hi Waz,
Please re-try now: focalpoint@ibi.com.
Look forward to hearing your tip/technique!!
Cheers,
Kerry
Kerry Zhan Focal Point Moderator Information Builders, Inc.
May 05, 2008, 10:41 AM
<peyton>
that's probably because Kat is away on her honeymoon. Mazeltov!
May 14, 2008, 08:36 AM
Carol Dobson
Welcome back Mrs. Kathleen and Congratulations! I hope you had a wonderful trip!
WebFOCUS 7.6.6/TomCat/Win2k3
May 19, 2008, 10:29 AM
Kathleen Butler
Thank you so much. My wedding and honeymoon was wonderful. I'm in full Summit mode now and getting ready for an exciting meeting in Nashville! We have 10 submissions to date for the Focal Point Tips and Techniques session and they are all great so this will be a tough competition. I hope all Focal Pointers will attend this session on Wed, June 4th, 4:00-5:30 in Room: Bayou E. Be sure to come and visit the Focal Point booth as well.