7/08/2015

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Digest #3892

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Tue Jul 7, 2015 3:15 am (PDT) . Posted by:

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RESTfm Goes Open Source - RESTful Web Services for FileMaker Server - Published on 07/07/15

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Melbourne-based FileMaker solutions provider, Goya Pty Ltd has open sourced their RESTful Web Services product for FileMaker Server. RESTfm allows you to share your FileMaker Server based data with a RESTful Web Service API and allow access to read, create, edit and delete records from any application that has web access. Previously a paid product, RESTfm is now free and open source, with a paid support model so everyone has the ability to try it and see the benefits for themselves.

Melbourne, Australia - Australian FileMaker solutions provider, Goya Pty Ltd has open sourced their RESTful Web Services product for FileMaker Server. RESTfm allows you to share your FileMaker Server based data over a RESTful Web Service API and allow access to read, create, edit and delete records from any application that has web access.

Previously a paid product, RESTfm is now free and open source, with a paid support model so everyone has the ability to try it and see the benefits for themselves. The RESTfm source code is now available under an MIT licence from GitHub.

"We've been using RESTfm for so many things ourselves, but Web Services are still only a small part of the FileMaker world. By making RESTfm open source we can bring the speed, simplicity and power of a REST web model to more FileMaker developers to try out and see the benefits for themselves." said Nicholas Orr of Goya.

Goya offers a paid annual sponsorship model for RESTfm that allows access to a dedicated support channel and code samples, for $199 for individuals or $399 for companies. The sample code included with the sponsorship option also includes a complete syncing solution, that lets you sync FileMaker Pro and Go to FileMaker Server over RESTfm.

Pricing and Availability:
RESTfm is available for free with no implementation costs, and can be downloaded today from our github repository. Paid support is available for $199 per annum for individuals, or $399 per annum for companies. RESTfm is built on the Custom Web Publishing PHP API of FileMaker Server and as such doesn't require any concurrent licences to operate or access.

Goya: http://www.goya.com.au/
RESTfm: http://www.RESTfm.com/
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/GoyaPtyLtd/RESTfm
Download RESTfm: https://github.com/GoyaPtyLtd/RESTfm/releases/download/v3.4.0/RESTfm-3.4.0.zip
Purchase: http://restfm.com/purchase

Goya is an Australian based software development company specialising in FileMaker Pro developer tools. For over 15 years, we've been developing custom solutions for FileMaker businesses while building up our own suite of developer tools. Starting with BaseElements in 2007 we changed the way developers built their solutions by offering them an analysis tool that worked like FileMaker. In 2010 we created RefreshFM for automating updates and it remains the only product in it's category for FileMaker developers. Our free FileMaker plugin is widely used and highly regarded by the FileMaker community for it's extensive functionality. Now with RESTfm for Web Services we're again re-thinking the things that FileMaker can do and giving more options to developers to extend their solutions. Copyright (C) 1999-2015 Goya Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo and Mac OS X platforms are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Nicholas Orr
Owner
0425 758 280
Australia
nick@goya.com.au

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WaterField Unveils Lightweight Vitesse Messenger for Bike and Work - Published on 07/07/15

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WaterField Designs unveils the multifunctional Vitesse Messenger, a lightweight, handsome bag for bike commuting, city use, or professional office wear. Lighter than the standard messenger bag, the Vitesse includes just the essentials: a dedicated internal pocket to hold up to a 15-inch MacBook in a sleeve, three hand-deep pockets for smaller items, and waterproof zippered front pockets with a hidden Ultrasuede phone pouch big enough for an iPhone 6 Plus. Shipping begins by July 15, 2015.

San Francisco, California - WaterField Designs, an innovative leader in custom laptop sleeves, bags and cases for digital-minded professionals, today is delighted to announce the Vitesse Messenger, a classic cycling messenger bag streamlined for multi-functional use. As more commuters take advantage of bike-friendly cities' expanded bike lanes and bike-share programs, WaterField introduces a messenger bag ideal for shifting from bike commuting to professional office environments. The lightweight, comfortable Vitesse Messenger combines beautiful water-resistant waxed canvas and naturally-tanned chocolate leather.

"This is the ideal messenger bag for your everyday life," explains owner Gary WaterField. "Whether you're cycling or driving to work, traveling, or just walking around town, the Vitesse Messenger - with its MacBook laptop pocket and waterproof zippers - is flexible enough to meet your needs in any setting. It can expand or contract to whatever amount of gear you carry, and you can dress it up or down for either work or play."

The water-resistant waxed canvas Vitesse Messenger is a classic bicycle courier bag, ideal for bike commuters and fashion-conscious professionals. Lighter than the standard messenger bag, the Vitesse includes just the essentials - a dedicated internal pocket to hold up to a 15-inch Mac laptop in a sleeve, three hand-deep pockets for smaller items, and waterproof zippered front pockets with a hidden Ultrasuede(R) phone pouch big enough for an iPhone 6+.

The waxed canvas flap secures with adjustable leather tabs and black metal studs. Worn cross body, the bag rests on the back leaving hands free. Front pockets are easy to access without having to lift the flap. WaterField offers an optional cross strap for additional stability when cycling. The earthy colors - brown, burgundy or navy waxed-canvas - look great at work or on a day around town.

To keep laptops or tablets safe within the Vitesse Messenger, WaterField offers the laptop SleeveCase, and the Ultimate SleeveCase and Outback Slip in custom sizes for iPads and other popular tablets. The Vitesse Messenger joins the smaller Vitesse Cycling Musette, the Rapide Saddlebag and the Cycling Ride Pouch - a jersey-pocket-sized case for an iPhone, wallet contents and a bike tool emergency kit - in its cycling line up.

* Dimensions: 16 to 18 x 13 x 4 inches
* Weight: 1.9 lbs.
* Materials: Waxed canvas, full-grain, naturally-tanned leather, nylon webbing, metal stud closures
* Colors: Brown, burgundy, or navy and Chocolate brown leather

Pricing and Availability:
The Vitesse Messenger is priced at only $159 (USD). An optional stabilizing strap is available for $10. Available for pre-order at the WaterField Designs online store. Shipping begins by July 15, 2015.

WaterField Designs: http://www.sfbags.com/
The Vitesse Messenger Bag: http://www.sfbags.com/products/vitesse-messenger-bag
YouTube Video (Demo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuU6p5Fphsc
Screenshot 1: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0281/2796/products/4_QoLXF0URVDmyr8Ju2zks0Ad4m0qdtU9Qehgpr0Pw8_grande.jpg?v=1436202680
Screenshot 2: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0281/2796/products/pxMAUpeLkvSP2EEhIIcbVIi61LGgUQnQTw5fLsu8EGc_grande.jpg?v=1436202675

WaterField Designs manufactures custom-fitted, bags and cases for laptops, tablets, smartphones, e-readers, gaming devices, digital gear and biking accessories. All products are manufactured entirely in San Francisco. Company founder, Gary Waterfield, a lifelong avid cyclist, has toured the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. He regularly participates in cycling events and spends time in Grenoble, France biking in the Alps. More information is available under "Our Story" at the company website. WaterField Designs, SFBags, Vitesse Messenger, Ultimate SleeveCase and Outback Slip are trademarks of WaterField Designs. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. (C) 2015. All rights reserved.

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Heidi Marzke
Director of PR and Marketing
415-552-8572
United States
heidi@sfbags.com

Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/WaterField-Designs/32175951951?ref=ts
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/waterfield-designs-sfbags-com/10/329/401
Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/#!/sfbags

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Tue Jul 7, 2015 11:30 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

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PhatWare Releases WritePad Pro Featuring Improved Cloud Integration - Published on 07/08/15

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PhatWare Corporation today announces WritePad Pro 2.4, an important update to the advanced word processing, note-taking, and handwriting recognition app for iPhone and iPad. WritePad Pro offers advanced shorthand features, which enables users to format text using written commands. Version 2.4 offers improved integration with major Cloud services allowing users to open & save documents anywhere. WritePad Pro is a universal app running iOS 7 or iOS 8 and is currently available at a reduced price.

Spokane, Washington - PhatWare Corporation, a leading professional software and application developer, today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of WritePad Pro 2.4, the advanced word processing, note-taking, and document management app which also takes full advantage of PhatWare's state-of-the-art handwriting recognition technology. WritePad Pro 2.4 features improved file manager allowing users to open and save any Word, HTML, RTF, or text document located in any folder on all major Cloud services, including Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, iCloud, and Microsoft OneDrive.

About WritePad Pro:
WritePad Pro, which builds upon WritePad's powerful handwriting recognition technology, adds rich text editing which can be combined with images and custom drawings. The app also integrates with various system resources such as email, contacts, maps, iCloud, social networks, and others. WritePad Pro creates HTML and PDF documents and can open text, Microsoft Word, RTF, HTML and plain text files for editing. For those who collaborate with people in other countries, WritePad Pro offers superior integration with an online language translator.

To speed-up note-taking and text formatting, WritePad Pro offers advanced shorthand features, which enables users to format text using written commands. Users can scribble shorthand commands to change the font, paragraph, and other formatting options, insert emotions emoticons and user-defined text blocks, invoke translator, maps and other system resources, and much more. Documents creates with WritePad Pro can further be synchronized with Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, iCloud, and Microsoft OneDrive.

Pricing and Availability:
WritePad Pro 2.4 is a universal app for both iPhone and iPad running iOS 7 or iOS 8 and is available in the iTunes App Store at a reduced price of only $4.99 (regular price is $9.99). The new version is a free update for existing WritePad Pro users. For more information about the app and to purchase or download the update, please visit PhatWare online.

PhatWare: http://www.phatware.com/
WritePad Pro 2.4: http://www.phatware.com/writepadpro
Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/app/writepad-pro./id797238295
Screenshot (Document): http://www.phatware.com/_components/page/writepadpro/media/wpp-ipad1.png
Screenshot (File Manager): http://www.phatware.com/_components/page/writepadpro/media/wpp-ipad2.png
App Icon: http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple1/v4/5c/5b/29/5c5b29bc-7bc6-3175-3b9b-2d56748947ec/icon175x175.jpeg

Founded in October 1997, PhatWare Corporation is a leading provider of easy to use powerful software products and professional services for the mobile and desktop computing marketplace. PhatWare specializes in handwriting recognition, digital ink, note taking and database, and network management software development. PhatWare's products include such popular titles as CalliGrapher(R), PenOffice(R), PhatNotes(TM), PhatPad(TM), WritePad(TM), and others. PhatWare Corporation is a Microsoft Certified Partner, and Intel Software Partner. Copyright (C) 1997-2015 PhatWare Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PhatWare, PhatPad, PenOffice, and WritePad are registered trademarks of PhatWare Corp. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Irena Baykin
Media Contact
United States
info@phatware.com

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Twitter Profile: http://twitter.com/phatware

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