rayin Report post Posted October 6, 2020 Now I have to create a new password before I can log-in each time. Dumb system, I used the same password and it signed me in as soon as I clicked on continue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted October 6, 2020 As I read it the software upgrade to be done was the software running the "corporate" side of the business and the forum software wouldn't be involved. I guess I can't expect too much from a IT group that takes several weeks to upgrade a package. I wonder how they are managing their accounts receivable and payables not to mention payroll during the time their systems are inoperable. It may be Big Chief tablets and #2 pencils time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted October 6, 2020 They can handle accounts receivable and payable. Having been through 5 major system changes and one computer sabotage that was costing the company a million a day in lost shipments, I think FMCA’s IT staff is doing all they can. It is time to quit complaining and start praising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted October 6, 2020 Just out of curiosity, what are we supposed to start praising? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted October 6, 2020 Jim I think he said two people in IT now, and are working hard to accomplish this change--over and work out the bugs. I gather from things I have read, HQ has reduced staff to bare-bones and still operate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted October 7, 2020 First rule of business, if you don't have the financial and manpower wherewithal, you don't undertake projects like this. One has to wonder what the benefit of this new upgrade is and can it be financially justified. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 7, 2020 That Jim, was my point above! Ross, what committee are you on now? A million a day, how many day's or weeks did it take, for someone to snap and say, "we have a problem?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted October 7, 2020 P&P Committee, but I don’t understand your second question. I just don’t understand why some on this forum bash FMCA. I am reminded of one axiom of dealing with people. “Praise in public, criticize in private.” This forum is not private. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 7, 2020 This is getting into politics which is not permitted pm the Forum. If you want to continue this discussion move it to a PM, personal message. Thank you, Herman Mullins FMCA Forum Monitor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted October 7, 2020 Help me out, Herman. How is discussing upgrading the FMCA software a political discussion; unless you're referring to the FMCA internal politics, which I have no knowledge of or interest in discussing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 7, 2020 Herman, this is not "Politics" in any way, shape or form! You being on a committee = Politics? Think not. Ross, your the one who wrote "One million dollars a day in lost shipments, due to Computer Sabotage!" We are talking about "Upgrading FMCA Software.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted October 7, 2020 OK, now I understand your question. Before retirement, I was a computer programmer and also did system support. Our shipping plant computer that controlled 5 stackers was sabotaged by taking a tool and destroying the wire wrap backplane. Also, the bundles of wires in the 5 stacker were cut. While 4 people worked on getting the stackers rewired, I reconfigured another computer and installed it in place if the one destroyed. I had to get the source code and rewrite the software. First day was 27 hours, 4 hours sleep, 18 hours, 6 hours sleep and 16 more hours. The others finished the stackers and the program operated the stackers in manual mode. We ordered a Real Time Clock module that took a week to receive. Installed and system went automatic. The above and several other experiences give me insight to the task required to change over computer systems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 Well I am/the forums are back finally!!! Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 YEAH! My withdrawal pains have eased considerably. Now I can talk to my many friends that run around in my computer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 20, 2020 The one place in my morning routine is back and my morning is complete again. Welcome Back to All. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 Agree - glad to have the forum back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted October 20, 2020 I think we should work on having a alternate spot to meet up if the forums are down. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 My back yard is adequate but bring your own chairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted October 21, 2020 We just sold our house in NH. Had to get a "temp" apartment for the time being. I never lived in an apartment. Kind of weird not being able to drink a 12 pack and mark my territory! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, wayne77590 said: My back yard is adequate but bring your own chairs. Have chairs will travel. New business cards on order. With considerable help from Mr. Ball I'm in like flint -finally. He had to send me a temp. password via his email, the software links do not work yet. BTW, I cleared everything from my FF browser, no joy.. My old password was still in the FMCA system??? All is well now. Edited October 21, 2020 by rayin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 I had to remove all the cookies for FMCA from my browser, and then log into the main FMCA.com website first. Once my member dashboard opened, I was able to follow the links to the forum. There does appear to be something wrong with the forum itself, where the page doesn't present a link to log in anymore. It defaults to creating an account but doesn't have one for logging in. At least on my side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted October 21, 2020 7 hours ago, dbenoit said: We just sold our house in NH. Had to get a "temp" apartment for the time being. I never lived in an apartment. Kind of weird not being able to drink a 12 pack and mark my territory! That's funny!! 3 hours ago, richard5933 said: I had to remove all the cookies for FMCA from my browser, and then log into the main FMCA.com website first. Once my member dashboard opened, I was able to follow the links to the forum. There does appear to be something wrong with the forum itself, where the page doesn't present a link to log in anymore. It defaults to creating an account but doesn't have one for logging in. At least on my side. log in using the URL "community.fmca.com" Just type that in the URL or bookmark it and you should be good to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) When I click on the login block at top right of the main https://FMCA.com/ it goes to the page where login is on left on right is signup for FMCA. The wrinkles are smoothing out as we go along though. I deleted everything as Wayne suggested and I could login after Mr. Ball sent me a temporary password. Oddly enough when i went to change that temporary password, my original password was still there even though it wouldn't get me logged in. Ah the mysteries of the internet, it does exactly what it is told, no more no less. Edited October 21, 2020 by rayin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 21, 2020 5 hours ago, rayin said: All will go well Herman, do as the Dr. and therapist say and you'll heal fine. Rehab is very important, i approached it as if my life depended on it, and it really does. The therapists in rehab were reminding me every session to slow down a bit, as my heart rate and BP climbed too high for safety. Now I'm ready to go hiking and shed this 20# I've gained in the last 9 months of staying home. That was in 2005, my heart is very healthy for being 78, with 3 extra-long stents a few years after the quad-bypass. My best to you! Thank you Ray. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted October 26, 2020 Well let's try again. Drove up from Corpus Christi to Fredericksburg today. Staying at the Vineyards. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
