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2008 Annual User Conference Marks TMA's 20th Anniversary

TMA's annual User Conference is just around the corner. Join us as we celebrate two decades of success built on the strengths of our employees, product excellence and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

The Conference brings together an outstanding group of leaders and professionals for a full agenda of workshops, networking and discussion. Attendees also have opportunities to see new products; participate in providing input for proposed enhancements; and discuss ideas for future products.

When
Monday, March 30
Welcome Reception
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Tuesday-Thursday, April 1-3
Conference Sessions
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday, April 3
Bonus Sessions (optional)
9:00 am - 10:30 am

Where
Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Conference Registration
Conference Fee: $750 per attendee
Fee includes:

• Hands-on computer lab
• Workshops
• Conference sessions and related material
• Monday evening reception
• Planned evening activities
• Meals/Refreshments
• Transportation between Airport and Hotels

Click here to register or contact TMA directly at 800.862.1130 or 918.858.6600.

Sample Sessions

• Accounting 101
• Account 102 - Why Counting Beans Can be Fun
• TMA Data Tune-up
• Enhancements in Version 8.1
• Management-focused sessions
• mobileTMA - workshops, features, and best practices
• Lease Management Preview
• Materials Management - panel, basics, advanced, Enterprise
• Spelunking TMA
• Work Orders 101 - How To's, Why For's and Where From's

For complete session synopses and a copy of the conference schedule, click on the links below:

Session Synopses | Conference Schedule

Hotel Registration
Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills (Conference Hotel)
1902 East 71st Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
866.242.5060 (reference the TMA User Conference)
$94.00 per night for single or double
Includes free in-room internet access
Click here to make your reservation.

Hilton Southern Hills
(Less than 1 mile from Conference Hotel - Shuttle provided)
7902 South Lewis Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
918.492.5000
$94.00 per night for single or double
Click here to make your reservation.

TMA Releases Now Available

Client Server Release
If you are on release 8.0.3.0 or greater, release 8.0.3.9 is available. Contact Client Support at 800.228.8765 for details or check the TMA Support Website.

If you are on release 8.0.2.5 or earlier and want to upgrade, a new license and database engine is required. Contact TMA Client Support to request a CD.

Non-Client Server Release
Release 7.7.16 is available for download from the TMA Support Website, or contact TMA Client Support at: 800.228.8765.

TMA Tech Tips

Desktop
Work Order Status E-mails - TMA can e-mail an update to your customers when there is a status change on a work order. By default, the software will always send e-mails for work requests converted into work orders and when a work order is closed. Go to Organization>Lookups>Status Types. E-mails can be sent to any status with the Notify box checked.

WebTMA
Preference to Clear Quick Post Labor Fields - With release 3.1.3.22A, your organization can opt to automatically clear the Quick Post fields when a labor line is added by changing settings. Go to Admin > Setup / Preferences. Mark the check box labeled Clear quick post fields when adding labor line if you want the fields to clear when users click the Add button on the window. The default is for the fields to stay populated with the previously entered data.

TMA Spotlight Feature

Desktop
Open Distribution Lines - You can set up a Purchase Order in TMA to auto post to a work order when the item is received. If you attempt to close a work order before the item has been received, a message will be displayed. The user will have the opportunity to cancel the open distribution item.

WebTMA
The Browse Tab shows a list of all records in the system that relate to the particular module. You can create your own Custom Browse Queries and make them available to others or restrict them to your Repair Center or to the person who created the query.

How to Create a Custom Browse Query

The Browse window has a small toolbar on the window that includes Add, Edit, and Delete buttons.

Use these buttons to create, edit, or remove Custom queries.

1. Click the Add button on the Browse window.

   

2. Type a Query Name in the first field.
       Note: The Query Name is the way you identify your query, so make it meaningful. However, all names must be unique throughout WebTMA.
3. Click the down arrow in the lowest field to select the field code.
4. Click the down arrow in the adjacent field to select the argument.
5. Type the argument criteria in the next field (if required).
6. Select the columns desired from the All Columns field.
7. Click the right pointing arrows >> button to move selected columns to the Display Columns field.
8. (Optional) Select a Repair Center to restrict access to members of that Repair Center.
9. (Optional) Mark the Private Query check box to restrict this query to the person who created it.
10. Click the Save Query button.

Web Education is Key

TMA offers training for TMA and WebTMA basic functions over the Internet - and it's FREE! To register for these sessions, you must have an active TMA support contract and access to the Internet.

The number of attendees is limited for any web training session. To register for a session, send an e-mail to Internet Training Registration. Include your name, organization, and the name of the web session you want to join. Recordings are also available on the TMA support web site within a week of the session date.

Upcoming sessions for TMA Desktop and WebTMA are listed below:

Desktop

March 11, 2008 - Access Reporting Basics

A review of Access concepts and basics.

• How to build and customize a simple report
• How to link your TMA data to Access using an ODBC connection
• Sorting, subtotaling, and totaling
• Creating a query
• Linking multiple tables

April 8, 2008 - Ad Hoc Basics for Client Server

A review of Ad Hoc concepts and basics.

• How to create a basic Ad Hoc report
• How to link unrelated tables
• Sorting, subtotaling, and grouping records
• Adding a date and repair center parameter
• Saving and accessing an Ad Hoc report from the Report Manager

May 13, 2008 - Tips & Techniques in TMA

A review of the quick and easy shortcuts to more efficiently perform everyday tasks when using TMA.

WebTMA

March 12, 2008 - Projects

A review of the basic Project concepts including:

• How to create a basic project
• Setting up project tasks
• How to authorize a project
• How to convert a project task into a work order
• Purchasing items for a project using a project requisition; and project reports
• April 9, 2008 - Responsibilities of the WebTMA System Administrator

This session will review the functions under the Admin menu including:

• The basics of setting up the users, technicians and requestors
• Customization of text
• Batch management
• Overview of the approval routing features
• May 14, 2008 - Master Check Items

This feature allows users to determine and record the test/check to be performed for a PM or corrective maintenance task, indicate the results and add comments.

This session will also cover:

• Entering checks
• Linking master checks items to a task
• Printing master check items on a work order

Meet the New Crew

Whitney Coleman - Marketing Specialist
Whitney Coleman is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Tulsa. She received her Bachelor's degree in Communication and has a minor in Art. With a background in technical writing and public relations, Whitney is excited to be part of the TMA Systems marketing team. When she's not at work, Whitney enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs, painting, and creating artwork in Photoshop. She also loves trying new recipes and traveling.

Tabor Ellison - Software Engineer
Tabor is originally from Tulsa, and attended Northeastern State University. He was a corporate accountant for more than 10 years and started software development and web design as a hobby. It turned into a passion, and he is now a fully qualified professional software developer. He and his wife stay just as busy outside of work by supporting all three of their children in soccer and their two daughters in competitive dance.

Randy Rollins - Software Engineer
Before coming to TMA Randy worked in the Beverage industry. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Software Development and Multimedia from Rogers State University. When not at work, Randy likes spending time with his wife, Kristin, his Bichon Frise, Sophie, and baking cupcakes.