Why don't they listen !!

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An email conversation I have been having, read from Bottom UP.
Mostly unedited, some stuff I really can not leave in but you get the idea.

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From: G
Sent: 10 January 2007 10:07
To: S
Subject: RE: ms project

Thanks, I'll have a look at Access then.
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From: S
Sent: 10 January 2007 09:23
To: G
Subject: RE: ms project

Hi G
Infopath is not used to create or maintain databases, which is what you need, check out Microsoft Access, (it's on your computer).
I don't think that you will need folow chart software either if you only intend to collect/store information.
Flow charts are for mapping processes and decisions.
If you would like to call me we can discus this in furtther detail and try to sort out what you need.
S

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From: G
Sent: 09 January 2007 10:54
To: S
Subject: RE: ms project

ok thanks , what about infopath can I have access to that
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From: S
Sent: Tuesday, 9 January 2007 10:49 AM
To: G
Cc: IT
Subject: RE: ms project

It's a Database you need then, (MS Access).
Once it's created you could use MS InfoPath to enter the data but creating database forms is an integral part of MS Access so it's not really necessary.

If you want any further info please call me.
S
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From: G
Sent: 09 January 2007 10:07
To: S
Subject: RE: ms project

we need to log info about a contract/tender.
the details of the contractor
the job
the dates for works
the performance
the complaince issues like insurance cover and dates of policy renewal
safety matters like licences and training levels
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From: S
Sent: Tuesday, 9 January 2007 9:34 AM
To: G
Cc: IT
Subject: RE: ms project

Hi G

Info path is for electronic data collection; that data can then be entered into a new or existing spreadsheet or database.

MS Project tracks projects.

I can't help thinking that if you need a database maybe you should have a look at MS Access, there are several suppliers of Flow Chart software available but we do not have any licensed software to do this.

If you call us to tell us what you need to do maybe we can be of more help?
S
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From: G
Sent: 09 January 2007 09:24
To: S
Subject: RE: ms project

ms project and info path are the ones we may be able to use
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From: S
Sent: Tuesday, 9 January 2007 9:21 AM
To: G
Cc: IT
Subject: FW: ms project

Hi G

MS Project is used to track the progress of specific projects eg building works, implementing strategies etc.
It does not create databases or flow charts.

Maybe you should give one of us a call to have a chat.

Ta
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From: G
Sent: 09 January 2007 09:17
To: IT
Subject: ms project

can i have access to MS Project as i need to start building contract data base and work flow charts

Comments

[snoopyh42.livejournal.com]

Because the sooner they listen, the sooner they'd have to get to work. If they procrastinate because "IT is being uncooperative" then it makes you look bad and they're off the work for not being productive.

[gilmoure.livejournal.com]

Can I have info path? I want to run a game of Traveller and create a planet of busty cat women.

[ihateemo.livejournal.com]

Eesh, please lj cut.

[xrockravenx.livejournal.com]

I thought I was evil when I was thinking the same thing, ha~

[255-255-255-0.livejournal.com]

lj cut?

[crazdgamer.livejournal.com]

I can't believe I have to say this in this community, but...

Read The Fucking Manual.

[brownizs.livejournal.com]

LJ Cut.

http://www.livejournal.com/support/faqbrowse.bml?faqid=75&q=cut&lang=

[255-255-255-0.livejournal.com]

Fair comment, consider me duly chastised

[jecook]

::awards you 10 gold coins for sucessfully trolling this group in a funny manner::

[trixtah.livejournal.com]

So, could you do it? There's really only so much scrolly-scrolly I want to do on my flist.

[ihateemo.livejournal.com]

http://www.livejournal.com/support/faqbrowse.bml?faqid=75

[mouser.livejournal.com]

I think the correct answer is:

"Access to Info Path has been granted. To access it, click on Access..."

[yndy.livejournal.com]

ugh.

But that said? Most flow-charting software has aspects that can be/are used to create ERDs and other database structure diagrams...

So yeah, if Luser has a clue how to develop a database (bwahahahaha!!) s/he might benefit from having something like Visio.