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Switching to PP3: Feedback and Tips from Experienced Users
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Discussion Overview
This thread centers around participants' experiences and feelings regarding the transition to the new P3 system. Many express apprehension about switching, while others share their positive experiences after making the change.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses fear about switching to P3, despite having completed tutorials and feeling generally confident with technology.
- Another participant shares their apprehension but acknowledges the need to switch before their next show.
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, reports being happy with their switch to P3, noting that it will be updated to include more features over time.
- Another participant mentions a positive experience after switching at the end of January, despite some initial concerns about system requirements.
- Several users mention enjoying P3 but acknowledge that some features from the previous system are still missing.
- One participant shares that they were initially hesitant but grew to appreciate P3 through use, finding it more enjoyable than the previous version.
- Another participant expresses the need to switch to help new recruits, despite their difficulty with change.
- Some participants express a desire to wait until bugs are resolved before making the switch.
- One participant shares their experience of switching after submitting their January shows and finds P3 user-friendly.
- Several participants encourage each other to take the plunge and switch, using humor and camaraderie to alleviate fears.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ on the timing and necessity of switching to P3, with some participants feeling ready and others expressing hesitation. No clear consensus emerges on whether to switch immediately or wait for further updates.
Contextual Notes
Participants share a range of experiences, from excitement to anxiety, regarding the transition to P3, reflecting varying levels of comfort with technology and change.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants considering the switch to P3 may find the shared experiences and insights helpful as they navigate their own decisions regarding the new system.
pamperedharriet
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The teleconference call I was on this morning was taped and I hopefully will get an e-mail letting me know when it can be heard so I can let everyone here know how to retrieve it.
It didn't tell me that much more than what I already knew but it was helpful especially for those that haven't had that much exposure to it.
One of the things that stuck with me was when you are adding a customer to a show that if they aren't in your contacts list and you want to add them you need to check off on the right side to add them as a contact as it doesn't automatically put them in your contacts. I knew PP didn't do it either but where P3 does so much I thought it might have.
I also heard that P3 is now MAC compatible. If it doesn't work on your MAC you should contact Tech Support.
The biggest thing is to get in the habit of when you turn on your computer in the morning and go on to the internet also open P3 so if there are any updates it can do it then before you get in the middle of doing something. This way you will be ready when you call a customer/host or if they call you without being interrupted by the update. You only need to be online when you are updating and submitting a show. From what I understand the less information you have in there the faster the update goes but everyone agreed that it is now faster updating than before so things are starting to show progress. It is a slower speed sometimes.
The subject of more contact management came up and as we were all told they are still working on fixing it to be better. Reports are also being worked on so we still need to be patient and let HO tech people know what we are looking for.
It was basically going over where to find how to add a show, contact, items, payments and a bit on finalizing. I am trying to remember what else was mentioned and am drawing a blank.
Also very important even though we don't have a reminder yet to back up we should try to remember to do it everytime before we close the program.
It didn't tell me that much more than what I already knew but it was helpful especially for those that haven't had that much exposure to it.
One of the things that stuck with me was when you are adding a customer to a show that if they aren't in your contacts list and you want to add them you need to check off on the right side to add them as a contact as it doesn't automatically put them in your contacts. I knew PP didn't do it either but where P3 does so much I thought it might have.
I also heard that P3 is now MAC compatible. If it doesn't work on your MAC you should contact Tech Support.
The biggest thing is to get in the habit of when you turn on your computer in the morning and go on to the internet also open P3 so if there are any updates it can do it then before you get in the middle of doing something. This way you will be ready when you call a customer/host or if they call you without being interrupted by the update. You only need to be online when you are updating and submitting a show. From what I understand the less information you have in there the faster the update goes but everyone agreed that it is now faster updating than before so things are starting to show progress. It is a slower speed sometimes.
The subject of more contact management came up and as we were all told they are still working on fixing it to be better. Reports are also being worked on so we still need to be patient and let HO tech people know what we are looking for.
It was basically going over where to find how to add a show, contact, items, payments and a bit on finalizing. I am trying to remember what else was mentioned and am drawing a blank.
Also very important even though we don't have a reminder yet to back up we should try to remember to do it everytime before we close the program.
pamperedharriet
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CAmomCookin4U said:
It works on XP fine and I think on Windows 98. You don't need to buy a new computer. Depending on your computer you may need more memory but if you bought it in 2004 new it should be XP. When you turn your computer on it should state which version it is.
You don't have to switch right away. I think I heard that we have 2 years to do so--don't quote me on that. Eventually all of us will have to be on it so they are recommending that you install it without importing if you are hesitant and learn by using the start up guide and playing with it. When you think you are ready, uninstall it and then install it and import your PP.
pamperdawn
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PP3 is OK. Still getting used to they differences but love the new PP3 receipts and the options of putting your e-mail on there.
One thing I noticed, if you accidently mark a show "catalog" show, you may not change it to cooking show.
It DOES allow you to change from cooking to catalog. Don't make that mistake like I did
One thing I noticed, if you accidently mark a show "catalog" show, you may not change it to cooking show.
It DOES allow you to change from cooking to catalog. Don't make that mistake like I did
CAmomCookin4U
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pamperedharriet said:It works on XP fine and I think on Windows 98. You don't need to buy a new computer. Depending on your computer you may need more memory but if you bought it in 2004 new it should be XP. When you turn your computer on it should state which version it is.
It is an XP that I know for sure. I was worried when I saw an earlier post of XP98
Thanks for the help HarrietLaurel
fruit76loop
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