We are currently using an excel spreadsheet to track deposits and the allocations of those deposits.  I would like an application that can make the process easier and generate reports based off of the data.  I prefer a web based application however a software based application is fine as long as it is accessible over a network.  I attached a copy of our spread sheet.


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Bid request Type: What kind of work do you need done? Software related (Includes desktop applications and internet websites) Bid request Parts: What do you want the worker to do on this bid request? Requirements: The worker will analyze the problem and propose a software-based solution to the problem. Programming: The worker will take the requirements and translate them into the language of the computer (and test it). User installation: The installer will move the software from the place it was created (which is called the development or QC environment) to where you will use it (which is called the production environment). The installer then tests the software to make sure that the installation was done properly and completely. Req. Doc. Type: What kind of documentation do you want for this bid request? Formal documentation - After talking back and forth, the worker creates a formal document and/or prototype, as follows: Prototype: The analyst will create a non-working mockup of all pages/screens in the final software. Creating a prototype makes it easier for the user to visualize the final software, and reduces misunderstandings. Requirements Document: The analyst will create a document describing everything the final software will do (other than what is documented in the prototype...if the buyer required one). Program Type: What kind of software should the worker create (and/or install)? An internet web-site: This software runs on a web server and users will access it using their internet browser. A desktop or server program: This software runs on a user's own PC/workstation, or on a server. Internet web-site info Design and functionality: What does the programming of this bid request involve? Design: Create the layout of the pages (or modify the layout of existing pages). Program Functionality: Making the website "work". Modeling another site: Do you wish to model another site? No Size of website: How many pages need to be created/edited in this website? I don't know. Programming Language: What programming language(s) do you want your website written in? I don't know what language (and need the worker's assistance to suggest it). Database: Will this bid request include a database? I'm not sure (and need the worker to advise me). Browser Type(s)/Version(s): Which browser/version combinations must this website support? IE 7.0 Server Hosting Environment: What is your server hosting environment? I have a server at a 3rd party hosting company. The name of the hosting company is: Host Gator The server's shared/dedicated status is: Shared with other people. Component Compatibility Protection: Sometimes a worker may create features on the website that rely on componentswhich work fine on their own server, but won't work with your 3rd party hosting company's server. There are many reasons for this including version incompatibility, restricted permissions, etc... Rent A Coder normally requires that the worker verify in advance that your 3rd party hosting provider will support the components.  If they do not, then they are responsible for any incompatibilities, rather than you. Do you want this protection on your bid request? Yes, I require the worker to query my hosting company in advance, to ensure that they support all components which the worker uses in the final solution (including supporting the anticipated version #s, allowing components to run under their potentially restricted security model, etc.) Server Hosting Environment: Will the worker develop "live" on your server? No. The worker is responsible for creating their own development and/or qc environment. Physical installation: Who will perform the physical installation? The worker will perform the physical installation, and will be given all necessary permissions to do so. Desktop / server program info Size of application: How many screens/forms need to be created/edited in this application? I don't know. Programming Language: What programming language(s) do you want your application written in? I don't know what language (and need the worker's assistance to suggest it). Operating system(s) What operating systems(s) do you want your application to work on? I do know the operating system(s): Microsoft Windows -- version(s): Windows 7 Database: Will this bid request include a database? I'm not sure (and need the worker to advise me). Installation Program: Does the worker need to create an installation program? Yes AND the program will be installed on multiple computers and needs to work on all of them. Details: The application needs to be available to everyone on my internal network Legal: 1) I require complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done (so that I may modify it in the future). 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): 2a) Any website server-side deliverables must be installed by the Worker in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. 2b) If there are any server-side deliverables (intended to only exist in one place in the Buyer's environment) then they must be installed by the Worker in ready-to-run condition (unless specified elsewhere by the Buyer). 2c) All other software (including but not limited to any desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute) must include a software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request (unless specified elsewhere by the Buyer). 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. 3b) No part of the deliverable may contain any copyright restricted 3rd party components (including GPL, GNU, Copyleft, etc.) unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the worker's Worker Legal Agreement.

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Everyone, please review the attached documents I have updated and changed some things. I received many questions about the different tabs. They were not neccessary, so I removed them. I also attached a very simplified version of what the batch entry screen should look like. I am relying on everyone to be able to understand the formulas that were setup in this excel document, I did not have anything to do with that and won't be much help. Thanks!

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Web development, Microsoft Windows, Requirements, Operating systems / platforms, Other (Technology), Software related (includes websites)

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