[Callers] Re: Paperless Calling

I use a FileMaker database to store my dances, with slightly different versions for Contra and English. I sync it to my phone and tablet (so don’t rely on the internet). I am happy to make empty versions of the database available to anyone who wants them. However, FileMaker has gotten so expensive that I suspect this only makes sense if you already own a copy. I like having the database, for several reasons: * I don’t have to worry about losing my cards. * Making updates doesn’t require starting a new card (though cards are more flexible). * I always have it with me. I have called from the tablet, with the phone as backup, and it works fine. But I admit that I prefer to call a full dance from printed pages (I keep all my dances in a few 3-ring notebooks). I find it easier when I want to change the program on the fly, and it’s annoying when the tablet goes to sleep. If you do go with a database please keep good backups, including on media not connected to your computer, for protection against ransomware. Regards, Russell On Jul 28, 2021, at 9:45 AM, Susan English via Contra Callers < contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; wrote: As I begin to travel again, I want to leave my dance cards home and access all my material virtually. I have 2 questions: 1. Which virtual method (or app) do you prefer for accessing your dance instructions and notes? 2. What is your back-up plan at a dance if you can't get on the internet? Susan [image: 🎶] [image: ☺] 330-347-8155 woosterdance.com _______________________________________________ Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-leave(a)lists.sharedweight.net _______________________________________________ Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-leave(a)lists.sharedweight.net