Point manager programs

[zurgswife]

I have a point manager program I've used for years but it doesn't do transfers(at least that I can figure). I just a number of transactions that have transfers involved. Do any of the programs out there now have transferss as an option?

Thanks

 

[zurgswife]

Anybody????

 

[JeanJoe]

Anybody????

Not sure what program you are using (care to share?), but Caskbill's web site reports a possible summer beta release date for his DVC point tracker program. Given the quality of his DVC planner program, I have high hopes for it.

And to be just a little sarcastic, if there were an actual DVC point transfer program that worked, I think DVC itself should start using it, given the number of problems people have had with DVC's official software not being able to handle point transfers as spelled out in the rules.

 

[zurgswife]

Mine doesn't give a name just DVC point manager 2.7

The reason I wanted to try to track this stuff is that Point Activity sheet from DVC is so confusing if you have canceled or changed a ressie. And now with MS transfer a bunch of points between my 3 contracts I can't figure out what was done.

Well, until I see Caskbill's new version, I guess I just put to all on Lotus and figure it out for now. Unless someone can point me to one right now..

 

[magicmama]

Is there a points management software that works on a mac?

 

[cherylp3]

Zurgswife. I checked version 3.2 of DVCmanager and it doesn't have transfer either.

You can go to the DVC manager page at http://members.aol.com/dmfredrick/Download.html

 

[Caskbill]

Dave's Point Manager program is a fine program which works well for most users. It did not make sense for me to create a point tracking program that simply basically copied his, so my intention has always been to create a new program that would do many of the things Dave's does not.


DVC-Tracker:

Will do all point tracking for you, including transfers, banking, borrowing, and all reservations. It also includes some finanacial management, user selectable report features, vacation countdown timer, basic graphs of data, built in DVC charts (through 2054 - no annual downloads required), Editable Disney Collection (etc.) properties, banking deadlines date display, multiple contracts (meaning multiple membership numbers), multiple add-on's (with automatic combination of points when add-on's are for the same resort), special tracking for Holding points, Borrowed Points, Reservation points, Banked points. Also can open DVC-Planner and DVC-Chart programs directly from DVC-Tracker (If you have those programs installed on your computer)

A special Q&A contract entry screen walks you through adding new purchases. This is especially helpful when purchasing resale contracts which do not have full points available, or have banked/borrowed/holding/reservation points involved. You can also begin tracking points with any use year or even mid-year if desired.

There are some other features that will not make the first release, but are scheduled for later releases. These include adding mortgage information to the financial aspects of the program (1st release includes all purchase information and annual dues tracking only), direct internet links to the DIS, Disney, DVC member site (will still require you enter passwords), plus any feedback items I get after the first release.

Beta is still scheduled for this summer. In a few months I'll be asking for volunteers to help beta tests.

DVC-Tracker uses the MS Jet Engine database. That's the same engine used for MS Access. (The database can actually be opened independently in Access (for viewing only) if desired).

There will not be a version for the Mac. I program only for the P.C. Although it has been reported my other programs run on earlier Mac's using VirtualPC, but it's also been reported VirtualPC does not work on the very latest version of Mac.


Bill

 

[zurgswife]

Thanks so much Bill. That is great to hear.

 

[chrisd596]

Hi Bill:
Let me know when your program is ready to test! I've been using your programs and Dave's for the last few years and really enjoy it. I'd like to be involved when your set to test run it.

Is there a section where one could insert points that you rent from another DVCer? (Sort of like a one time increase for the points rented)

Thanks for all your work. Makes managing the contrasts fun and easy. Now if I could only get over the Disney Magazine being cancelled....?

Thanks
Chris