Experiment |
Status |
Conclusion |
| See how much faster a huge database of 700 Megabytes runs when divided in to two databases. Determine if it is the large Activity count ( or the Contacts (47,346) | In progress 7/20/2006 |
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| Conversion of ACT! 8.0 back to ACT 6.0 | Completed 3/2006 |
We can convert forward and backwards now. "Reversal of Aging" accomplished |
| Stretching the ACT! Activities Regarding field to the maximum width | Completed 10/2006 | We can widen this field up to 254 without corruption. |
| Conversion of ACT! 7.0 back to ACT 6.0 | Completed 10/2005 | We can convert forward and backwards now. "Reversal of Aging" accomplished |
| Crack secret code to unlock ALL the 157 ACT! tables | Complete 3/2005 | Now we can access all the data, not just the Basic 7 |
| Data extraction from ACT! 7.0 using ODBC | Complete 1/2005 | New process developed - useful for conversions |
| Importing 1 million records into ACT! 7.0 to see if it will crash | In progress | It did not crash, but certain functions were very slow |
| NetLinks folder - launching TXT, XLS and other types | In progress | |
| Importing 1 million records into ACT! 6.0 to see if it will crash | Complete | It did not crash, but certain functions were very slow |
ACT 6.0 Setup with Internet Explorer 5.0 (needs 5.5) |
Complete | It works with Windows Registry changes |
| Determine if TeleMagic records can import into ACT! | Planned | |
| Determine if SharkWare records can import into ACT! | Complete | Yes. Sharkware conversion process developed |
| Find a way to sort by ACT! Record Manager | Complete | AddOn developed |
| Determine if Oracle Small business records can import into ACT! | Cancelled | |
| Determine if SalesForce records can import into ACT! | Complete | Yes. SalesForce conversion process developed |
| Crosstab Analysis of ACT! data | Complete | AddOn developed |
| Determine if Maximizer records can import into ACT! | Complete | Yes. Maximizer conversion process developed |
| Changing Label Text on Sales Opportunity Dialog | Other Lab | Duane Anderson developed successful technique |
| Determine if Goldmine records can import into ACT! | Complete | Yes. Goldmine conversion process developed |
| Importing 1 million records into ACT! 5.0 to see if it will crash | Complete | It did not crash, but certain functions were very slow |
| Importing 1 million records into ACT! 4.0 to see if it will crash | Complete | It did not crash, but certain functions were very slow |
| Importing 1 million records into ACT! 3.0 to see if it will crash | Complete | It did not crash, but certain functions were very slow |
| Try to create own artificial ACT! work alike with FoxPro | Cancelled | Monster project, worked slowly and looked hideous. Cloning not authorized |
| Direct edits of ACT! database with FoxPro | Complete | Records can be edited, but not appended |
| Importing 1 million records into ACT! 2.0 to see if it will crash | Complete | Crashed, froze up |
| Importing 1 million records into ACT! 1.0 to see if it will crash | Complete | Crashed, froze up |
Research sponsored with resource and financial grants from:
C I Corporation
The World Bank
Shaddock Foundation
CH Gourmet Imports
ACT Consultants Association