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Thank you for taking the time to read our Newsletter. The links located below relate to the content that has been added the most recent Newsletter you have received from us.

Feel free to explore the latest exciting news and updates to the bxp system.

Pin-Point Precision

We had an incident recently which reminded us to be careful to use the appropriate search method, depending on the field being searched. The truth is that the most common type of database search is like or fuzzy searching, but this kind of exercise can cause a significant performance overhead, especially when your database is a large one.

For example, your records include an id field with eight digits and you have a total of 1000 records. If you then enter six digits, such as 123456 as your search criteria, the server will hunt for every combination of that id, that is 123456XX, X123456X and XX123456. In other words you have three different combinations for each of your 1000 records, requiring a total of 3000 searches. Ok, 3000 is no big deal but the situation becomes much, much worse when you ramp up the numbers. Try the math when you enter five digits in a twelve digit field with a database containing 2.5 million records; now you have an issue.

So, whilst fuzzy search is useful when searching names for example, it is less helpful for numeric fields. In order to avoid this overhead, precision searching is of course the way to go where you enter a sequence that requires an exact match. Good software, such as bxp, will allow you to quickly configure your system such that the user is forced to enter the correct number of digits before it will allow you to continue.

http://www.bxpsoftware.com/wixi/index.php?title=Precision_Searching

Every Little Helps

We have added a new function to bxp that allows you to add big button links to the main page of your account. This is managed through the Control Bar module. (Main Menu > Control Bar > Personal Links > My Big Buttons >) Each button can be unique with a name, image and a URL link that takes you to any web page you like.

http://www.bxpsoftware.com/wixi/index.php?title=Control_Bar_Big_Buttons

Lets Play!

Gamification is all about motivation; it can make even the most hum-drum activity fun and enjoyable.

The new Gamification module in bxp allows you to create and administer your own incentive schemes which are proven to improve morale and productivity.

http://www.bxpsoftware.com/wixi/index.php?title=Module_-_Gamification

eLearning

If you’re involved with eLearning you will recognise the challenge of making your content not only easy to read and understand, but also to be of real benefit to the people who are using it.

At bxp we have created a step-by-step guide on building the perfect eLearning solution and how to get the most out of it.

http://www.bxpsoftware.com/wixi/index.php?title=Scenario_-_How_to_build_eLearning_content

Did you Know

Have you ever been in an airport, train station or ferry terminal and been asked to provide feedback on your experience?

Well that's exactly what we've done at bxp by introducing an interface (smiley) bar so you can tell what you think of bxp software and provide comments.

This will allow to help you and other users by but improving everyone's experience of bxp software.

http://www.bxpsoftware.com/wixi/index.php?title=Did_You_Know

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