Support for The Reel Production Calendar

The Reel Production Calendar FAQs

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Using The Reel Production Calendar

• How do I Auto Size Events and Rows?

  Read more about this feature here

• How do I turn On/Off times for events?

  Time display options, like styles can be applied to events or folders of events by:

  1. Double-clicking an item or Right Clicking to select Properties from the context menu
  2. Click the Advanced Display tab
  3. Check/Uncheck Start Time, End Time or both
• How do I schedule holidays?

  Holidays for multiple countries are located in the calendar software "Master List.pcf", or can be downloaded from here.

  To import holidays:

  1. Open an existing, or create a new calendar
  2. Choose File Import
  3. Browse to the directory where The Reel Production Calendar is installed and choose "Master List.pcf" or "World Holidays.pcf" (if you downloaded it)
  4. Drag the folder containing the holidays of your choice from the import window on the left to your calendar on the right.

  All holidays or items will be scheduled automatically in your calendar.

• How do I adjust the size and style of my events?

  The size and style of events can be changed easily using several methods:

  1. Apply style to individual events by simply selecting them then choose a style from the toolbar
  2. Open the property dialog for the item then set the display options of your choice
  3. Open the property dialog for a folder then set the display option of your choice.

  All items created subsequently in this folder will have the style you choose. To apply the style to items previously created, check "Apply to all items" in the Style group. If you check "Include Sub-Categories", the style will be applied to all sub-categories and their items.

• How do I hide items so they don't show on off days?
  1. Right-click on the event
  2. Choose "Hide on Day Off".

  Any portion of the event that spans an off day will be hidden.

• How do I hide days?
  1. Right-click in the day name row at the top of the Calendar View
  2. Uncheck the days you do not want to show. Simply re-check the day to show it again.

  The onscreen view and printout will reflect your selections.

• How do I create a folder inside another folder?
  1. Click on any item within a folder
  2. Click "New Category"

  Repeat this process to create as many levels of folders as you wish.

  Note: A folder must contain at least one item before you can create a sub-folder. To create an item, click "New Item".

Collaboration

• How can I share my Reel Production Calendar?

  Multiple users can work both independently on their own calendars as well as view and edit one that is shared. The shared calendar can be viewed by all simultaneously but only edited by one user at a time. User preferences are provided to control read/write access to the shared calendar as well as update notification and quick refresh of the latest changes.

  Micro-Calendars (i.e. fragments of the calendar that you choose) can be easily emailed between users for quick import. Multiple calendars can be combined quickly into one master calendar. Additionally, publish calendars as web pages or as PDF, using an off-the-shelf PDF print driver.

• Can I export information from the calendar?

  Yes, you can export using various formats including CSV, TAB and even XML. To Export choose File/Import/Export and select the appropriate format.

• Can I import information into the calendar?

  Yes, you can import using various formats including CSV, TAB and even XML. To Import choose File/Import/Export and select the appropriate format.

• Can I publish my calendar for others to see without them having your software?

  Yes. You can easily create a PDF version of the calendar from any view or range of dates using a PDF print driver. Alternatively, you can publish your calendar as a web page. Both formats allow you to include or exclude any calendar item by checking or un-checking, respectively, the items or folders of your choice.

• Can I compare two or more calendars?

  Yes. You can not only compare entire calendars but even choose which events from each you want to compare. There are several methods for doing this. Here is one simple approach:

  1. Create a new blank file
  2. Create a folder named after each of the calendars you wish to compare
  3. Choose File Import then select a calendar you wish to compare
  4. Simply drag the folder(s) from the Item List on the left to the Item list on the right
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each calendar
  6. Now simply use the show and hide checkboxes to see items from one calendar next to another
• Can your software integrate with other devices programs or databases?

  Yes. The Reel Production Calendar exposes a standardized XML data exchange format that can be translated to and from almost any data source, including your own database, with some customized development from Reel Logix, Inc. For example, we have provided integration between The Reel Production Calendar and SAP for clients. If you are interested in having someone from our Technology team contact you about more options for integration with our scheduling calendar, please complete this form.

License

• Do I need a license for each person using the program?

  A license is required for each person that needs to edit calendars. For those who do not need to make changes but only view calendars, you can provide read only copies via Web Calendars or PDF files.

Updates

• I get the message, "Unable to access reminder (2). No connection to server". How do I fix this?

  First, your reminders are NOT lost. On some systems reminders may be temporarily disabled after an update. To fix this:

  1. Exit The Reel Production Calendar
  2. Download this file and save it to the directory where The Reel Production Calendar is installed [DEFAULT: C:\Program Files\Reel Logix\Reel Production Calendar]
  3. Once downloaded simply double-click on the file, "fix.cmd", and your reminders will be re-enabled.

Other FAQs

• What is the difference between your calendar software and others?

  The number one response we get from customers is that The Reel Production Calendar is very easy to learn and use. Most customers are up and running in minutes, and can get started building complex schedules immediately. Customers frequently tell us they have been looking for a scheduling calendar like this for years.

  The Reel Production Calendar software was designed and created to address the limitations of traditional calendars for scheduling and planning. For example, The Reel Production Calendar does not restrict the number of events you can place in week row or day cell like others do; it saves you valuable time by automatically scheduling events around off-days, allowing you to try multiple scenarios in seconds.

  The Reel Production Calendar is loaded with productivity features because the team at Reel Logix knows that productivity is about time, your time. Compare the differences between The Reel Production Calendar and other calendars.

• What is the difference between your software and web based calendars?

  The Reel Production Calendar runs on your desktop or laptop, providing a wealth of easy-to-use features you cannot get from a web based program and simply uses your network connection to share information when you need to. Web based calendars are limited in many ways by what can be provided through a web interface. They work as if you are navigating a web site, because that is exactly what you are doing. These solutions can also be expensive and of course when you can't connect, you can't work.

• Do you offer customized versions?

  Yes. We offer a version of our software technology that has been designed for extensibility and customization and have provided this service for Fortune 100 companies. If you have specific needs that are not addressed in our please take a minute to complete this form and a Reel Logix representative will contact you shortly to discuss your needs.

• Do you offer a Macintosh version?

  No. The Reel Production Calendar, however, does run on Virtual PC for Mac. We do plan to support this platform and development of a Macintosh version is already underway. If you would like to be notified when this version is available please use this link to share your contact information. To ensure a response, please do not alter the subject line.