ProWorkflow Mobile - Project Management Software for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android and more...
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We’re delighted to announce that our new mobile web app is now live on all accounts!
This will be a fantastic way to stay on top of your projects, tasks and staff from your mobile device and we think we’ve created something that will make a real difference to how you use ProWorkflow!
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How do I get it?
Easy! – In your web browser, type your account URL into the address bar and just add “/m” to the end like the example below:
Normal login URL – https://proworkflow6.net/COMPANY
Mobile login URL – https://proworkflow6.net/COMPANY/m
At the moment only Staff can use the mobile site but in 2-3 weeks we’ll be adding support for clients and contractors as well as automatically redirecting mobile users to the correct site if they try to use your normal login URL.
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Current iPhone App User?
This is a completely different application. The iPhone app will still work as normal. To use the new application, open your Safari web browser and type the address of your online ProWorkflow account as per the instructions above.
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Need help?
No problem, if you want a helping hand or if you encounter any issues then just get in touch via our support page.
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Screenshots
You’ll be able to use this on most smartphones and tablets but if you aren’t lucky enough to have one yet or are just curious then here are some screenshots so you can see what we’ve got waiting for you!
All of these screenshots are taken from an iPhone but the mobile web app has been tested on iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry devices. Windows Mobile Users will need to download Opera Mobile or another webkit-based browser (Internet Explorer can’t manage some of the more advanced features, sorry Microsoft fans!).
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Login Page
Use the “Remember me” option and you’ll only have to enter your details once.
Dashboard Page
A summary of your current details, you can view details for other staff by tapping your name in the upper right. This page also serves as the portal to each of the other main pages.
Projects Page
View all your active projects in convenient groups and use the instant search to find a project quickly.
Project Details
View all of your Project information including quick tabs for Tasks, Messages and Files. You can also view Shared Notes, Bookmarks and Finance Data as well as adding Project Expenses.
Project Details – Tasks Tab
Quickly check the status of each Task within a Project, the complete and timer buttons give you an instant way to complete tasks and start tracking time.
Project Details – Messages Tab
Review all messages in a clean threaded format, you can add a new message or reply to an existing one.
Project Details – Files Tab
Any files that have been uploaded can be viewed (dependent on device support).
Tasks Page
Quick access to all of your active tasks with buttons to complete each task as well as starting/stopping active timers.
Task Details Page
View all of your Task information including quick tabs for Time, Messages and Files. You can make changes as well as adding new Time records and Messages.
Task Details – Time Tab
Review existing time records and add new ones.
Timesheet Page
A fast way to add time records for any active task or view historic time records.
Messages Page
View recent messages as well as replying to existing messages or adding a new one.
Contacts Page
Fast access to your contacts including an instant search option!
Contact Details Page
View detailed contact information.
Contact Details Page
Google maps integration to help locate your client, there is also routing support if your mobile device supports location-based services.
Reports Page
See your Projects and Tasks broken down by category, priority, start date, due date and time.
Reports Page
View historic time tracked for a week or month at a time with a breakdown by Project, Client or Staff.
Reports Page
View your predicted workload over the next 4 weeks to help balance new work and let your clients know when you’ll be able to take on their work.
Reports Page
If you use the quotes and invoices modules then you can check how your financial numbers are tracking.
Timeline Page
Available for each Project for or for All active Tasks, view your current work in useful Gantt-style view. You can tap a task for more information and a total workload per day is also included.
If you are using an iPhone or iPad then you can use the edit mode to reschedule Projects and Tasks by just sliding the relevant bar and the workload total updates in real-time.
We think we’ve crammed a lot already in but we’ve got ideas and plans for future updates and we’d love to hear your thoughts on what we’ve done so far. Send us feedback through this page.
We’ve just released the new ProWorkflow Mobile App and within an hour or two have already got the first feedback in. Here’s what it said! Pretty good start!
“Oh My God!!!! This mobile version is so freakin awesome!!!! Dude, well done, seriously.”
I always had issues with the limited functionality of the iPhone app, (no message thread or file area) and this totally alleviates it.
I haven’t tried it on my iPad yet, but it looks amazing on the iPhone. The user interface is clean and well thought out. I’m very impressed. Please pass on my kudos to your team.
You are truly gifted Richard. I’m excited to start playing with this more on the iPad. Plus, it will make for a great presentation item on the iPad in meetings to show the sophisticated project management system we use in our agency.
We’ve actually won clients just by showing them our cool project management system!
-David
A warning from Microsoft explains that an unpatched vulnerability in Internet Explorer (IE) could allow access to collect passwords and other information from users.
The Fix it tool (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2501696) is able to be used to patch this manually, as an automatic update is not yet available.
In the interest of security however we recommend that users consider moving to another Web browser until this time (Firefox or Chrome).
The full Microsoft Security Advisory (2501696) (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2501696.mspx) indicates that this affects Windows systems XP, Vista, 7 and various Server configurations. While Microsoft notes that there is currently no indication that this vulnerability has been exploited we do strongly advise to either apply the Fix it tool (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2501696), to switch to a browser that does not support MHTML or check with your IT team for protocol on this situation.
You asked for it – you got it!
Many users have asked that we include the Rich Text Editor (we use TinyMCE) in the ‘Add Multiple Tasks’ popup so we’ve listened – and recently put out an update where this has been added.
Now when adding a task on the Project Details page (or to a Template) you’ll have the same great level of functionality found elsewhere in the tool, being able to easily paste from an email or highlight important details of the task will make collaboration that much quicker and easier. The formatting will come through beautifully on the email alerts and when viewing the individual task details.
A recent update to the Advanced plan now includes two exciting new features, the ability to setup Custom Fields and to create a Custom Form for your Projects! Both of these can be done through the Administration area.
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Custom Fields
What is it?
’Custom Fields’ allow you to create specific fields and options to be shown on the ‘Project Details Page’ or when requesting projects. The form data is saved and will show in reports.
This is accessible through the “ADMINISTRATION > Custom Fields” page. (Note: You will need ‘Super-User’ permission to access this page).
The ‘Custom Fields’ you create are available when making, viewing and requesting projects. It’s a simple process of naming the Custom Field and then adding the options for that field.
When making a New Project or Project Request these will display underneath the Description field. When the Project is made they will show in the right hand column of the ‘Project Details Page’ below the Details box:
Above: Shows the Custom Field on a ‘Project Request’.
Below: Shows the Custom Field on the right side column of the ‘Project Details Page’.
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Custom Forms
What is it?
A ‘Custom Form’ allows you to create any form you like to be shown on the ‘Project Details Page’ or when requesting projects. The form data is saved but can’t be reported on.
These can be setup in ‘Project Templates’ and ‘Project Settings’ (both in ADMINISTRATION).
To create the form, In the Custom Form’s description, click the ‘HTML’ icon. You can enter your form code in this view.
You will need a proficient HTML programmer to assist with this but is very useful if you’ve previously used web forms but are now looking to integrate the Project Request process into your systems.
When making a ‘New Project’ or ‘Project Request’ the custom form details are easily and quickly entered, they can be edited and updated on the Project Details page also.
These are both very powerful tools that will enable users to integrate ProWorkflow Advanced into your systems and do away with outside forms and measures.
We’ve added a new setting to the Project Details page which will help you keep more organized! This new setting allows you to ‘Autohide’ tasks that are completed. If you use a large number of tasks you’ll benefit from this.
To change the setting to ‘Hide Completed Tasks’, just go to the ‘HOME > Personal Settings’ popup window. Scroll down the the ‘Default Page Options’ and set the option shown above.
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You can still show all tasks on the Project Details page if needed through the link to the top left of the ‘Task’ section.
Our new mobile web app is nearing completion and we need some help to test it on as many devices as possible. We’re looking specifically for some ProWorkflow customers who currently use either Blackberry or Android-powered smart phones who would be willing to try the most recent version and give us their feedback on performance, features and any bugs they come across.
The sheer diversity of phones, particularly Android devices, means that we can’t test every different model but we’d like to be confident that we have covered as many as possible with your help!
iPhone/iPad users – we’ve done most of our testing to date on these devices but a handful of extra testers is always helpful so let us know if you’d like to be involved as well.
If you’re interested then please get in touch via email or using our “Got A Question” form.
The ProActive team would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and all the best for 2011!
It’s been a great year this year and we’re looking forward to a fantastic 2011! We’ve had good times, some stressed times, all sorts of technical, product and people changes and managed to keep growing the business in a global economy that’s still on the mend.
The fact we grew as a company through 2010 and matured as a solution is testament to being on the right track product-wise, having some great skill on deck but mostly the ongoing support from the ProWorkflow userbase.
Despite all the challenges thrown at our team during the year including the odd natural disaster, we achieved great things both from a product and business perspective so I wanted to say a big thanks to the ProWorkflow team and our awesome customers! We hope the solution is delivering great value to your businesses and that we’ll offer even more in 2011!
When I look back at what’s been accomplished over the past 12 months it’s actually a heck of a lot and has given us a fantastic springboard to deliver even more! I really appreciate our team and just want to say a big thanks to them!
I hope you all take it easy over the break and come back refreshed! Thanks again and we look forward to speaking with even more of you this coming year.
Here’s a list of just some of the accomplishments in 2010!
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Product Highlights
- 57 major product updates released!
- iPhone app released
- Files and Messages features
- iCal Integration
- Doubled the speed of the app on all the main pages
- Basecamp import tool released
Business Highlights
- Added thousands of users
- 38% revenue growth
- New server infrastructure
- Sales Conversion rate doubled
- Dramatic increase in “Enterprise”-size customers
- Help Center went live – http://help.poworkflow.com
- API Center launched – http://api.proworkflow.com
Personal Highlights
- 50% increase in staff
- 1 new staff baby
- Customer Survey with great results
- Survived a 7.4 magnitude earthquake with no downtime or injuries!
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We have a lot planned for 2011 and a few big upgrades coming out very soon so keep an eye on the blog!
Happy New Year people!
Julian Stone, CEO
ProActive Software
www.proworkflow.com
