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-We need to tweak the adilas content server a bit. I would like to use it as a temporary storage server. That could be a spot where we could put older data that is not being used in a production or live environment. Eventually we will need an actual storage server, but the content server may work just fine for now. -Along with the changes listed above, I would also like to move the media/content files out of the top secret folder and into a content folder. That way, down the road, we could even configure a single server to be both a data server and a content server. The main top secret folder is used with session stuff and requires a valid login. If we created a content folder, it could be used for file uploads and file views. -The content server will need a database installed on the box. The plan is to use that as an alternate or low volume storage facility. This will be our storage facility for now. Set it up with all the new world building pieces. Plan for where we are headed. Think future. Ideas for a build your own label app: -Had a phone call from a client. It was dealing with a custom label request. By the time we were done talking her problem was actually at the time or sub inventory level. Interestingly enough, what she actually needs is a packaging application that includes a customized label. What I got out of it was we need a custom label maker that can be dynamically made, saved, designed, printed, sized, mapped to, and even help in controlling sub inventory and cost controls (packaging). -Use flash because you can control printing, sized, dynamic text, barcodes, etc. We could combine the precision of the bank check-write application (moving fields around using drag and drop or using arrow keys for exact positioning). We could click pieces or icons to add place holders. We could capture -x, -y, and -z (how long or left to right, top to bottom, front to back) coordinates. We could capture widths (length), heights (how short/tall), etc. We could allow naming of templates, naming of fields or placeholders, hardcoded values, text, and offer dynamic mapping options. We could allow graphics, lines, colors, etc. Each piece could be named, turned on/off, configured, and set up. -Notes from a sketch – please see scan in photo gallery: new template, save template, print test; setup the layout, the sizes, the fonts, etc.; click to add an option or feature: text, barcode, graphic or image, lines, draw (free form), where does the data come from – mapping and naming, positioning and sizes left to right, top to bottom, stacking and layers -x, -y, -z widths, heights; different tools such as a selection tool, a move tool, a trash can, a scale tool, a zoom tool, etc. -Be able to copy existing label templates. Be able to share them, use a direct API to add and edit them as needed. -Be able to tie a label to any of the 12 main system player groups. Once applied, allow for mapping options specific to those groups. -On the custom label making app... we need to allow users the option of doing a mini custom label to the existing barcode generator page or a full-on custom label using the builder. We could still use the mini label maker and barcode generator app with custom mappings and assignments. -On the custom labels... Allow flow through data to be set. Say a location, sub location, license number, or even a previous batch to flow through the process. This is part of the line of custody stuff... Bought it from here, sold it to here, sent it to here, back again, and then repackaged it and sold it here... This is just an example but it might be nice to be able to back track and find things. -RFID tags and other tracking numbers might be very important for tags and labels. Open up the external_alternate_id field on all 12 main system player groups. -On sub inventory and cost controls (packaging), be able to control how tight to monitor the packages. For example, able to sell to zero or unlimited. -The unlimited option may be useful for conversions. That is a small subject all by itself. -As a push for the custom label – I've got 6-10 custom label jobs sitting in my inbox right now. Instead of doing each one individually, I think we need to push this project forward and empower the users. -The big question... Flash or PDF – ActionScript 1.0 or ActionScript 3.0 – work as if for years! We need to go to Flash ActionScript 3.0. |