BookingTrack Progress and InvoiceBuilder

Well, development is slowing down a bit - mostly because the primary requirements are mostly written and tested - but that's another 2200 lines of code during the long weekend.

The system now has support for the creation and management of menus for functions - something the client requested at our last progress meeting. Loads of bugs have been squashed and I'm currently adding lots of range checks and input limits to help trap more possible bugs. Find out more by following the link HERE.

On a related front, I'm also working on InvoiceBuilder. This fairly simple program makes it possible to create an invoice or quotation from a database of products or services. It will record the details and create a nice, well-laid-out printable document on demand.

It's totally configurable and "Just Works", ideal for any small business that still prepares their accounts manually or on a spreadsheet and want something more professional and consistent in look and feel. it even allows you to create an Invoice Wizard that guides you step by step through creating a standard invoice or quotation.

The main invoice screen even looks similar to the final invoice to make it easy to follow and easy to use.

BookingTrack

Once I get started on a new project, there's just no stopping me until it is complete. After just eight days of development, BookingTrack is almost 4000 lines of code and getting close to being ready for real-world testing.

It will allow the client who has asked for it to keep track of client contacts and manage bookings across their multi-space events and hospitality venue here on the Isle of Man. I'll probably make it available to others later, but much testing needs to be done yet.

Full details of progress and features can be found at this link - BookingTrack

Spring Flowers

Well, I'm trying to keep up with my New-Year's resolution and managing to take a few photos - still only when I feel like it, but that's no bad thing really.

I'm also trying to have a fairly quiet Easter weekend, not doing to much for the couple of days I have off other than catching up on the latest Windows Spring Creators Update on my main PC and laptop. Honestly, I'm not sure what all the fuss is about as little seems to change for such a big and complicated process.

Anyway, here are some of the photos I have taken in the garden today. Spring does seem to be finally arriving - my cherry-plum trees are nearly ready to burst into flower and the rest of the fruit trees will not be far behind. I'll try and revisit the garden when they start to open up and get a few blossom photos, but for now we'll have to make do with primroses and narcissus.

All images taken with the usual Pentax K3 and today's lens of choice, the Sigma 50mm 1:2.8 DG Macro. It's far and away the sharpest lens I have, as well as the one that allows these real close-up macro shots to shine.

Sulby Reservoir

At last some weather good enough to let me get out with the quadcopter. I took a trip up to Sulby Reservoir and flew from the middle of the dam.

Next time I go up there, I'll try and get high enough to see over the summit of Snaefell - I didn't quite manage it this time.