LosOjos Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 please do not aim any more personal and insulting comments at myself! I have no idea what you're talking about Mike, it has certainly not been my intention to personally insult you. This is my last post now though, this has got way out of hand.
creese Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 Then again, I am not sure of the ethics of using a School's database if you are not a member of that school. And a legitimate support unit will have a copy of the database - even if it is just the Training databse. Not sure of the ethics of using that one either! Still, ethics aside, the process is really very, very simple. If a report is created it could have Green Abbey or Watersedge as supplier or any other 'School' name the users decides to create. Changing the name of these dummy schools is a pain and not worth the hassle. I am very careful what I send out by way of bypassing Capita and Supportnet. If a 3rd party, non-LA or ex-LA, and there are many cropping up now, uses training data to create Report Defs or if they use a school they might have access to, none of the data is exported. If it was I would not have sent the utility. I personally would assume someone somewhere has given him access a SIMS database on which he creates and exports Report Defs and wishes people to know he provides this service and who they should contact if these reports need updating in future. If live data is involved I would need proof before sending any utility that the person had a legitimate use for it. This Utility simply changes wording within the Report Def, so I know I would not be helping in any 'illicit' or unethical use of a database. Trainers and suchlike could be asked by a school to produce a Report, which having spent a fair amount of time on they might want to save and export, then pass to others schools. The possible scenarios are too many to list why someone would want the original name off the report list, not least because it just look tidier and is easier to find.
Sivadam Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) If a report is created it could have Green Abbey or Watersedge as supplier or any other 'School' name the users decides to create. Changing the name of these dummy schools is a pain and not worth the hassle.I am very careful what I send out by way of bypassing Capita and Supportnet. If a 3rd party, non-LA or ex-LA, and there are many cropping up now, uses training data to create Report Defs or if they use a school they might have access to, none of the data is exported. If it was I would not have sent the utility.I personally would assume someone somewhere has given him access a SIMS database on which he creates and exports Report Defs and wishes people to know he provides this service and who they should contact if these reports need updating in future. If live data is involved I would need proof before sending any utility that the person had a legitimate use for it. This Utility simply changes wording within the Report Def, so I know I would not be helping in any 'illicit' or unethical use of a database.Trainers and suchlike could be asked by a school to produce a Report, which having spent a fair amount of time on they might want to save and export, then pass to others schools. The possible scenarios are too many to list why someone would want the original name off the report list, not least because it just look tidier and is easier to find. I totally support you and the solution you have supplied. There is no argument with you or your posts. What I object to is somebody who is decrying the feasible alternative which I have suggested. It is an easy solution and fits the scenario you have described. Your interpretation of the scenario is totally in accord with my own. On Supportnet both alternative solutions would have been appreciated, with no attempt to decry either. This thread just highlights the problem with these forums. If I try to offer users the benefit of my considerable experience I often end up having to defend the advice I offer. A least Gill appreciated my suggestion! And she is also a very experienced user! Edited September 30, 2011 by Sivadam
creese Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 I totally support you and the solution you have supplied. There is no argument with you or your posts. Okay. I just wanted to make it clear I don't just sent anything out to just anyone. It's horses for courses with the solution, mine came from a support in bulk point of view, which is what I understood the OP wanted, his PM confirmed this. 1
jonathanlloyd Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 Is anybody able to send me the patch I have tried looking through the file sharing on Supportnet and cant find it anywhere. thanks in advance Jonathan
vikpaw Posted May 22, 2012 Posted May 22, 2012 Is anybody able to send me the patch I have tried looking through the file sharing on Supportnet and cant find it anywhere. thanks in advance Jonathan Hi, it's unlikely to be on file sharing. In fact i doubt it's easily obtainable, but you could search the knowledgebase in case it's mentioned. The easiest thing to do is contact your local support / Capita direct and ask for it. I'm sure you'll understand why they won't want the tool dished out to just anybody with no verification. to EduGeek by the way.
Tommus Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Hey all, Sorry to resurrect such an old thread. I work at a school and we are in a similar position to the OP - if anyone still has this tool, I'd be grateful if you could PM me.
vikpaw Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Rather than resurrect the dead, you're probably better to get in touch with Capita / check their support forum. Or, just get the recipient school to do a Save As on the imported reports.
creese Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Rather than resurrect the dead, Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated. ;-)
vikpaw Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated. ;-) Yeah, so much for a retirement baking cakes. I know you Casey Ryback!
creese Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Yes. Made my first Naked Wedding Cake last month. My 3rd in total.
vikpaw Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Yes. Made my first Naked Wedding Cake last month. My 3rd in total. So many levels, but which to go for first ...
creese Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Mind out of the gutter... :-) Naked, as in not iced on the outside. Like this... 1
Nosirra Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Mind out of the gutter... :-) Naked, as in not iced on the outside. Like this... Surely a cake without icing is not a cake worth eating?
creese Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Fortunately the guests didn't agree with you. I had a bit of the chocolate layer. I try not to eat too much of my cake, I have to watch by figure. There is plenty to watch. :-)
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