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The '''Dataflex Community''' presents a wide range of events around the world, ranging from formal training to informal user get togethers.
The '''Dataflex Community''' presents a wide range of events around the world, ranging from formal training to informal user get togethers. The larger events are generally organised by Data Access, but there are user groups who also organise their own smaller events. Another aspect to the DataFlex community is the [https://support.dataaccess.com/forums/ Data Access Worldwide Forums] Data Access Worldwide Forums.


== DataFlex Sites ==
*[https://www.dataaccess.com/products/dataflex-63 Data Access Worldwide Product page] Data Access Worldwide
*[https://www.dataaccess.eu/products/dataflex-63 Data Access Europe Product page] Data Access Europe
*[https://support.dataaccess.com/forums/ Data Access Worldwide Forums] Data Access Worldwide Forums


===Tips for using the Data Access Forums===
==Prominent Groups and Conferences==
* If you can't find what you're looking for in the Data Access forums, use [https://dataflex.esheep.ch/ https://dataflex.esheep.ch/]
These are the groups and conferences who meet/run on a regular basis:
* To see which posts are trending in the forums, use this neat [https://demo.dataaccess.com/VDF_DAI/ai.asp?UID=guest&PW=Guest&DAI_R=2163 Dynamic AI portal]


==Prominent Groups and Conferences==
*[[DISD]] - originally an annual conference run in Carson City, NV, USA
*[[DISD]] - an annual conference run in Carson City, NV, USA (next time in new orleans)
*[[Dataflex Developers and Users Group]] - Australian and New Zealand DataFlex users
*[[Dataflex Developers and Users Group]] - Australian and New Zealand DataFlex users
*[http://www.educconference.com/ EDUC] - European DataFlex User Group bi-annual conference
*[http://www.educconference.com/ EDUC] - European DataFlex User Group bi-annual conference
*[[MMISL]]
*[[MMISL]]
*[[NEDC]] - NorthEast DataFlex Consortium
*[[NEDC]] - NorthEast DataFlex Consortium
*[[ScanDUC]]
*[[ScanDUC]] - Scandinavian DataFlex Users Conference
*[[Synergy]]
*[[Synergy]] - conference run in the USA
*[[VDF SIG UK]] - Visual DataFlex Special Interest Group - UK DF and VDF group
*[[UK DataFlex Group]] - A group for sharing DataFlex knowledge and help within the UK
 


==Coming Events==
==Coming Events==
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* [https://www.dataaccess.eu/events-105 Data Access Europe Events]
* [https://www.dataaccess.eu/events-105 Data Access Europe Events]
* [https://support.dataaccess.com/Forums/forumdisplay.php?12-Events Data Access Forums Events]
* [https://support.dataaccess.com/Forums/forumdisplay.php?12-Events Data Access Forums Events]
====Tips for using the Data Access Forums====
* If you can't find what you're looking for in the Data Access forums, use the Search facility [https://dataflex.esheep.ch/ https://dataflex.esheep.ch/]
* To see which posts are trending in the forums, use this neat [https://demo.dataaccess.com/VDF_DAI/ai.asp?UID=guest&PW=Guest&DAI_R=2163 Dynamic AI portal]
== Links to Useful External Resources ==
The following resources are available from DataFlex developers and companies, independent from Data Access, and are worth visiting for inspiration, news and advice about DataFlex:
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGMdmBxdJv9y_e_fhPfAqqQ/featured Discovering DataFlex series of videos on YouTube by Johan Broddfelt]
* [http://www.johanbroddfelt.se/overview-post&search_tags=dataflex Johan Broddfelt's 'Learn how to code' DataFlex resources]
* [https://starzen.com/ StarZen Technologies]
* [https://www.unicorninterglobal.com/company/blog Unicorn InterGlobal's Blog]
* [https://www.vdf-guidance.com Vdf-Guidance]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/DataFlex/ DataFlex reddit]
* [https://discord.gg/abyersd DataFlex discord channel]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/discovering-dataflex-web DataFlex development at LinkedIn]


==Historical Events==
==Historical Events==


*  [http://www.vdfsig.co.uk/1seater.asp?pageid=629 VDF SIG meeting, UK] - Tuesday May 24th 2011. Full report now on line. Asckey Data Services Ltd, Nr Huntingdon, UK. Email Sales@asckey.com  
*  [http://web.archive.org/web/20150309092931/http://www.vdfsig.co.uk/1seater.asp?pageid=629 VDF SIG meeting, UK] - Tuesday May 24th 2011. Full report now on line. Asckey Data Services Ltd, Nr Huntingdon, UK. Email Sales@asckey.com  


*[[VDFUGI]] - 25 March 2010 - Milano first Meeting  User Group italian developers
*[[VDFUGI]] - 25 March 2010 - Milano first Meeting  User Group italian developers
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*'''November 2010'''
*'''November 2010'''
* [http://www.vdfsig.co.uk/1seater.asp?pageid=629 VDF SIG meeting, UK] - Tuesday May 24th 2011. Full report now on line. Asckey Data Services, Huntingdon, UK  
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20150309092931/http://www.vdfsig.co.uk/1seater.asp?pageid=629 VDF SIG meeting, UK] - Tuesday May 24th 2011. Full report now on line. Asckey Data Services, Huntingdon, UK  
*'''June 2008'''
*'''June 2008'''
*[[EDUC8]] - June 5-6 2008, Copenhagen, Denmark
*[[EDUC8]] - June 5-6 2008, Copenhagen, Denmark
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*[[Scanduc7]] - 1st & 2nd November 2007, Fredrikstad, Norway
*[[Scanduc7]] - 1st & 2nd November 2007, Fredrikstad, Norway


=  links of interest =
*[http://www.RoloFlex.Biz RoloFlex Freeware Download Site] *first freeware site based on the personal edition license. *Contributions welcome.


==Interesting Sites==
== Just for fun sites==
* [http://www.joelonsoftware.com/ Joel Spolsky's site] - he is one of the most interesting writers on software I ([[User:Mikepeat|Mike]]) have come across: always intelligent (even when I don't agree with him) and often with a highly individual take on things.  His entire back-output is archived on the site and you can sign up for e-mail notification as he publishes new articles.
* [http://www.joelonsoftware.com/ Joel Spolsky's site] - he is one of the most interesting writers on software I ([[User:Mikepeat|Mike]]) have come across: always intelligent (even when I don't agree with him) and often with a highly individual take on things.  His entire back-output is archived on the site and you can sign up for e-mail notification as he publishes new articles.
* [http://www.dilbert.com/ Dilbert] - well obviously
* [http://www.dilbert.com/ Dilbert] - well obviously
* [http://www.userfriendly.org/ User Friendly] - laughs for geeks
* [http://www.userfriendly.org/ User Friendly] - laughs for geeks
* [http://wikiindex.org Wiki Index] and our entry on it: [http://wikiindex.org/VdfWiki VdfWiki] (feel free to expand our profile there!)
* [http://wikiindex.org Wiki Index] and our entry on it: [http://wikiindex.org/VdfWiki DataFlex Wiki] (feel free to expand our profile there!)




== People ==
== People ==
[[Special:Listusers| A List of users registered on VdfWiki]]
[[Special:Listusers| A List of users registered on DataFlex Wiki]]




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Revision as of 13:57, 11 March 2020

The Dataflex Community presents a wide range of events around the world, ranging from formal training to informal user get togethers. The larger events are generally organised by Data Access, but there are user groups who also organise their own smaller events. Another aspect to the DataFlex community is the Data Access Worldwide Forums Data Access Worldwide Forums.


Prominent Groups and Conferences

These are the groups and conferences who meet/run on a regular basis:


Coming Events

Since this wiki was originally created, events and conferences are now typically publicised via social media and Data Access websites. So, here is a list of the places where you can find the most up to date lists of upcoming DataFlex events:

Tips for using the Data Access Forums


Links to Useful External Resources

The following resources are available from DataFlex developers and companies, independent from Data Access, and are worth visiting for inspiration, news and advice about DataFlex:


Historical Events

  • VDF SIG meeting, UK - Tuesday May 24th 2011. Full report now on line. Asckey Data Services Ltd, Nr Huntingdon, UK. Email Sales@asckey.com
  • VDFUGI - 25 March 2010 - Milano first Meeting User Group italian developers
  • DISD9 - Q1/Q2 2009, New Orleans
  • DDUG - August/September 2008, Perth, Australia (TBC)
  • November 2010
  • VDF SIG meeting, UK - Tuesday May 24th 2011. Full report now on line. Asckey Data Services, Huntingdon, UK
  • June 2008
  • EDUC8 - June 5-6 2008, Copenhagen, Denmark


Just for fun sites

  • Joel Spolsky's site - he is one of the most interesting writers on software I (Mike) have come across: always intelligent (even when I don't agree with him) and often with a highly individual take on things. His entire back-output is archived on the site and you can sign up for e-mail notification as he publishes new articles.
  • Dilbert - well obviously
  • User Friendly - laughs for geeks
  • Wiki Index and our entry on it: DataFlex Wiki (feel free to expand our profile there!)


People

A List of users registered on DataFlex Wiki