mrc Press Release

mrc improves m-Painter functionality with helpers

February 2010 Lombard, IL - Today, software tool developer mrc announces the inclusion of helpers in m-Painter, the WYSIWYG HTML editor built into m-Power. m-Power is software that rapidly creates web applications such as report-writing, business intelligence, executive dashboards, e-commerce, customer portals, and wireless applications to name a few. m-Power is also used to modernize legacy applications in a fraction of the time other approaches might take.

m-Painter is an open-source WYSIWYG text editor that allows users to customize the look of their m-Power-built web applications without any knowledge of HTML or CSS. With the addition of helpers, m-Painter can now easily complete many tasks formerly requiring javascript knowledge. The helpers introduced into m-Painter include:

• Calendar helper : This helper lets m-Power users include pop-up calendars in their applications with just a click of the mouse. Users may also control the numbers of months that appear in the pop-up calendar and limit the date ranges available to the end user.
• Lookup helper : Lookup windows are no longer limited to maintenance templates and can now be inserted into applications directly through m-Painter. Lookup windows open in the form of a modal box directly above the application and are ideally used in place of dropdown lists with over 100 options.
• Dropdown helper : The drop-down helper allows users to create drop-down lists directly through m-Painter. Users can select between drop-down lists, radio buttons, and text input.

"Our vision for a more efficient application development process is one of the driving forces behind our frequent m-Power upgrades," says Brian Crowley, mrc's Director of Development. "I believe these helpers will not only improve m-Painter's functionality, but the application development process as a whole."

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To learn more, contact mrc via phone at 630.916.0662; via fax at 630.916.0663; via e-mail at sales@mrc-productivity.com.

About mrc

mrc's development tool, m-Power, is used to create business applications and can run on any platform that supports Java (e.g. OS/400, Linux, Unix, and Windows). Applications access DB2/400, Oracle, MySQL and MSSQL, or any combination thereof. Using these development tools, users create an endless variety of Java-based business applications from simple queries to reports, to complex custom enterprise systems and dashboards.

mrc was a recipient of the 2004 Apex Award for application development, is a long-time IBM Business Partner, and has been producing award-winning development software since 1981.

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