News - Fall 2009
OPAS 9 - ready to go
OPAS 9 is being deployed to clients around the world. Your orchestra can plan to update at any time. Click the link at left for more information, and feel free to contact OPAS Technical Support for details.
Upcoming Schedule
Please note my schedule for the coming weeks - I will be available for standard tech support and emergencies but will not have my remote access tools.
- Monday, Aug. 31 - Wednesday Sept. 2 (out for OPAS training)
- Tuesday, Sept. 8 - Tuesday, Sept. 15 (working vacation)
David Daniels "Orchestral Music" - updated February 2009
David Daniel's industry-standard "Orchestral Music - Fourth Edition" repertoire collection is available for use within OPAS. The database has recently been updated and comprises over 6,900 compositions in addition to many corrections and publisher re-assignments. Click here for more information.
OPAS Online - ready to go!
With OPAS Online, your web browser becomes an interface for OPAS. There are a variety of different ways OPAS Online can be implemented; more information can be found here.
Updated utility - output OPAS schedule to iCal format
The Fine Arts Software vCal utility has recently been updated to include iCal file formats - iCal files are compatible with a wider array of programs and services including Macintosh programs, Google Calendars and others. More information about this free utility can be found here.
New Find/Replace Text function
A new data function in the Works area and Address Book allows you to find/replace text in any of the fields; you can quickly make bulk changes to title names or other text formats. More information can be found here.
New Budgeting Module
The OPAS Development team is creating the specification for a new budgeting module that will allow you to track estimated against actual expenses in all areas of OPAS. Client input is actively sought regarding this new OPAS functionality and we encourage you to share your thoughts.