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What's up with my Query? (Part 2)
In last month's "What's up with my Query?" post, we explored the mysteries of seeing double and triple in our query results. This month, we will take another look at our query results, but this time we'll take a look at the impact...
Get Comfy in The Raiser's Edge - Using your Home Page
Are there functions that you use on a daily basis in RE that are a little more than a point and click away? RE has the solution: Favorites. With Favorites , you indicate that a specific mailing/record/report/query is a favorite (click on the Folder image...
Let RE Total Your Gifts for you! - Making the Most of Summary Filters
Sometimes you might be asked to group specific constituents - or further filter out specific constituents - based on certain criteria. This is when our old friend Query comes into play! While I understand that query can be a love/hate relationship , I...
What's up with my Query? (Part 1)
We’ve all been there. It’s happened to everyone. You spend 3 hours setting up a query to use for a mailing, an annual report, or for your auditors. When you run it, there always seems to be something wrong with the results…either Robert Hernandez appears...
Jennifer's Jargon re: Solicit Codes
Ever been confused by solicit codes? Maybe you inherited your database from someone else? Or maybe too many users have been allowed to add to your code tables? Either way, keep it simple -- solicit codes should be in the negative (ie: "Do not solicit...
Sarah's Shortcuts: My Favorite Fields (a musical blog)
When I'm time-pressed When my brain hurts When I'm feeling rushed I simply select all my favorite fields And then I don't feel so stressed! I like to sing, and what better to sing about than Favorite Fields! If you're not already familiar...