On Wed, Jul 28, 2021 at 21:24 Russell Owen via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
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@lists.sharedweight.net> 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?
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