Spring 2024 Newsletter

A Note from Pete

I can’t believe it has already been four months since we had IMUC 2024 – and we’re already starting to plan for 2025. It was amazing to see you all in person and hear about how FAST works for you and the direction you’d like to go in the future. This year’s IMUC will be held in beautiful Banff, Alberta. I know many of you were looking forward to this event before COVID, and we are excited that we'll now be able to follow through on this location!

You may not know it, but we have new releases every 6-8 weeks to integrate exciting new solutions and features. Be sure to check out our release guides to see what’s new. If you’re running a version before 4.8.03, it’s time to schedule your upgrade. Contact our support team at customersupport@mcsl.com to reserve your spot on our upgrade calendar!

Continue reading to hear about our next free webinar, the new bi-weekly Tuesday Training Tips feature, and 2025 IMUC dates.

Save the Date for a Free Webinar!

 Save the date for an upcoming Form Generator Webinar featuring Anna LaGreca and Matt Clout. Tune in as they share insights into their collaborative efforts with a client, demonstrating the effective use of Form Generator to craft a Student Accounts Receivable Invoice. Learn how the seamlessly integrated information from multiple FAST applications to simplify an otherwise cumbersome process. This free webinar will take place on Thursday, April 4th, 10:00 AM Pacific /1:00 PM Eastern and does require preregistration.

Tuesday Training Tips

 Welcome to the new Tuesday Training Tip! Expect bi-weekly insights delivered straight to your inbox every other Tuesday. You can also access them on our website and find them featured in the training video tab on the portal home page in FAST. Each tip is designed to be a quick, informative watch, taking less than two minutes of your time. Elevate your application knowledge and continuously learn more about FAST with our bite-sized Tuesday Training Tips. Click here to watch a video on how to create tooltips.

Add a Tooltip to a Column Title

When you're training new employees on a report in FAST, you can save a lot of time by adding a tooltip to a column. A tooltip allows you to add text that appears as a pop-up when users hover their cursor over the column title, which can help with additional explanation beyond the column title. To add a tooltip, access the Administration tab of a report. Expand the Data Grid Columns section. Navigate to the column row and scroll to the right to find the tooltip. Enter the text you would like to display when a user hovers their mouse over the column. Save the report and execute it to confirm the changes. Be aware you are limited to 500 characters.

 Editable Textboxes!

We're thrilled to announce that our Form Generator now empowers you to create even more dynamic and interactive PDF documents. Say hello to editable text boxes! This new feature will be available in Release 5.0.3

What's New?

--> Export PDFs with Editable Textboxes: When you generate a PDF from your forms, the text boxes within the document remain fully editable. Users can type, modify, and update their information directly within the PDF.

--> Seamless User Experience: Whether it's application forms, surveys, or contracts, your users can now complete and revise their responses without leaving the PDF environment.

--> Effortless Customization: Customize the appearance of textboxes, adjust font sizes, and choose from various styling options. Make your forms look professional and user-friendly.

Cross-Platform Compatibility: These fillable PDFs work seamlessly across devices—desktops, tablets, and smartphones. No more compatibility issues!

Why It Matters?

--> Efficiency: Streamline data collection and processing.

--> User Satisfaction: Provide a modern, user-friendly experience.

--> Professionalism: Impress clients, customers, and partners with polished PDF forms.

Contact customersupport@mcsl.com to talk to us about Premium Services and schedule your upgrade so that you can begin using our dynamic Form Generator product!

IMUC 2024

Mark your calendars for October 7-9, 2024 to attend IMUC 2024! Our annual conference will be held in the beautiful mountain town of Banff, Alberta. Special hotel pricing is available if you want to come a little early or stay a little longer. Hotel booking is now available. Use this link to book your hotel reservation now. We hope to have our IMUC registration page open in the coming weeks.

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