Chapter 2: Installation
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1. 255 In LANtastic version 6 running on a dedicated server set Share Locks to 75 times the maximum number of simultaneous TimeWise and TimeSave users expected This command is found in the Internal Share section of Server Startup Parameters in NET_MGR If using a version of LANtastic prior to version 5 do not use LANCACHE from a version prior to LANtastic 5 as it will likely cause data corruption Changing Setup Templates If you have installed a setup template and wish to remove it select the Load command from the Setup menu in TimeWise and choose the second option This will result If you wish to change from one setup template to another run the Install program again choosing the same Destination Folder Do not select Sample Information Choose the new setup template you desire Install will replace the setup template while leaving all of your other information alone Removing TimeWise Windows To remove TimeWise and everything having to do with TimeWise from a computer running Windows 95 98 or NT when you are absolutely sure you want all existing information destroyed click the Start menu then select Settings then Control Panels Double click on Add Remove Programs the find TimeWise in the alphabetical list of programs in the list and click the Add Remove button If you cannot find TimeWise in the list follow the instructions for Windows 3 x instead below TimeWise does not make any significant changes to2. TimeWise for Windows click Start then Programs then TimeWise then TimeWise To launch TimeWise on a Macintosh double click on the TimeWise icon in the TimeWise folder If you get an error message consult Appendix A Troubleshooting of the Reference Manual or Help from the Help menu or www timewise net error htm Remember to exit TimeWise before turning off the computer If you turn off your computer while using TimeWise damage to stored information may result though this is very unlikely The first time you launch TimeWise asks which region of the world you are in and then adjusts many settings such as address formats and sales tax rules accordingly If less than one megabyte 1 000 K of space remains on your hard disk TimeWise refuses to launch as it is dangerous to operate with so little space Delete unnecessary files on the hard disk before launching TimeWise again The calculation of remaining space may be inaccurate on some network hard drives don t be alarmed if TimeWise refuses to launch when the space remaining is a bit greater than what TimeWise claims simply make at least a megabyte of additional space available TimeWise relies on your computer for the date and time so be sure they are set accurately Chapter2 INSTALLATION 15 Notes for NetWare Notes for Windows 95 98 Other Networks Installing TimeWise on a Network The Install program s Network Installation
3. option installs all files to a shared network drive of your choosing thus encouraging an architecture where all program and data files reside on a shared drive Once installed you must establish icons on each workstation pointing to the executable file on the network drive While this can be achieved by running the Install program again on each workstation you will likely find it quicker to manually create the program icons on each workstation yourself Should you wish to pursue a strategy where some files are located on local drives on some or all workstations please read the Speeding Up TimeWise topic in TimeWise Help If installing on a Novell NetWare server 3 0 consider these points Each NetWare station needs a FILES xx line in the CONFIG SYS file where xx is between 75 and 125 and a FILE HANDLES xx line in a file called NET CFG or SHELL CFG file usually in the NETWARE directory We recommend you use SHELL CFG with NetWare 3 x and NET CFG with NetWare 4 x In SHELL CFG place the FILE HANDLES line anywhere In NET CEKG the line must be in the section specified by your NetWare documentation If you do not see a FILE HANDLES statement when starting NetWare NET CFG or SHELL CFG is not being read and may not be correctly located the file must be in the same directory as the IPX file usually NETWARE or the root directory of the boot drive If neither file exists create a SHELL CFG file containing just the FILE HANDLES xx line
4. the Steady Start instructions that begin on page 11 Chapter2 INSTALLATION 9 Jump Start the fast way to install TimeWise for computer whizzes 1 Slide TimeWise Disk into your disk drive or if youdownloaded Time Wise for Windows expand the downloaded file 2 Windows launch the Add Remove New Programs control panel then click Install If you downloaded Time Wise for Windows instead double click on install or install exe in the folder you expanded into Macintosh double click on Install 3 Follow the displayed instructions 4 That s it Turn to the Workbook which starts with Chapter 4 to begin customizing TimeWise 10 Chapter2 INSTALLATION TimeWise Getting Started Recommended Equipment Storage Limitations TimeWise User s Manual Steady Start the cautious way to install TimeWise for Windows If installing TimeWise for Macintosh follow the installation instructions in the Read Me First file on Time Wise for Macintosh Disk 1 or that you downloaded Before you can use TimeWise you must accomplish these things 1 Ensure you have the necessary equipment 2 Make working copies of all the master distribution disks or downloaded files 3 Install the software from the working copies to your hard disk by using the installation program called Install 4 Customize TimeWise to reflect the unique needs of your organization This chapter describes how to accomplish the
5. About this chapter TimeWise User s Manual Chapter 2 Installation Tiss chapter describes how to install TimeWise onto your computer whether you are a new TimeWise user or have a previous version When you are finished this chapter you will be able to launch the program and can customize the TimeWise system for your organization If you are upgrading from a previous version carefully read the upgrading instructions starting on page 20 before installing the new version If you have installed software before and want to jump right in read the Jump Start instructions on the next page If you are installing TimeWise for Macintosh follow the installation instructions in the Read Me First File on TimeWise for Macintosh Disk 1 or that you downloaded These instructions include directions on setting up cross platform installations of TimeWise for Macintosh with TimeWise for Windows sharing the same server If you are installing TimeWise for Windows on a Macintosh computer using SoftPC or SoftWindows emulation install the emulation software first according to its documentation and the instructions in the section Using TimeWise With SoftPC in Appendix B Specific Installations of the Reference Manual Then follow the instructions to install TimeWise which begin on page 11 If you are unfamiliar with installing software or want a complete careful and cautious description of the installation process read
6. as well as part of the Install process You must First Aid After upgrading launch TimeWise by clicking the TimeWise icon Then perform First Aid from the Tools menu You should now be successfully upgraded If you encounter any other message or problem while running Install contact TimeWise Customer Support To use your present TimeWise system meanwhile re install the previous version of TimeWise and restore from a Backup Set made immediately before trying to upgrade 18 Chapter2 INSTALLATION TimeWise Getting Started
7. first three objectives The Workbook leads you through the fourth one 1 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED This is what you need to use TimeWise for Windows m Any IBM PC or compatible computer and a hard disk with at least ten megabytes of space available m Any monitor m Any PC compatible printer or Apple LaserWriter m any version of Microsoft Windows TimeWise Installation Disk or downloaded files For TimeWise for Windows we recommend any computer that can run Windows 2000 XP or later TimeWise occupies ten megabytes of hard disk space when installed and then around three additional megabytes for each 1 000 jobs This varies depending on how complex the jobs are There is no limit to how much information TimeWise can keep track of the only limitation is the size of the hard disk If you run out of hard disk space you can archive some of your information and transfer it to floppy disks or other media Chapter2 INSTALLATION 11 Hard disk space needed The Install program will warn you if you don t have enough space If you don t have the hard disk space available to run Time Wise delete existing files you don t need 2 MAKE WORKING COPIES OF ANY DISTRIBUTION DISKS Start the computer in the same way you always would Do not turn on your computer with a TimeWise Disk in the drive 12 Chapter2 INSTALLATION TimeWise Getting Started Windows Macintosh Type of installation 3 INSTALL TIMEWISE If you wa
8. iles and directories are shareable and other considerations described on page 17 The default network installation installs all files on a shared network drive You must manually establish icons on each computer s desktop that points to the file TimeWise exe on the network server Destination Folder selection Install lets you select which folder to install into suggesting TimeWise Setup templates TimeWise User s Manual If upgrading from a previous version of TimeWise be sure to specify the existing folder If you will be running cross platform with TimeWise for Macintosh designate the folder timewise resource Install offers to load a setup template for one of several kinds of organizations Should you choose one of these setup templates you will customize your system by editing a generic setup for an organization similar to yours rather than customizing from scratch Should you install a setup template and later decide it Chapter2 INSTALLATION 13 Sample information Launch upon Startup The TimeWise folder Program Folder and Start Launch TimeSave for Windows Troubleshooting was a poor idea you can dump the setup template using the Load command from the Setup menu in Time Wise Install offers to load sample information about a fictional company Only do this if you do not already have valuable information in TimeWise and wish to play with the sample first If you choose to l
9. indows CONFIGFPM TimeWise for Macintosh CONFIG FP file TimeWise for DOS and all label format files will be overwritten so if you have modified these files manually this is not something most users would every do copy them elsewhere and restore them manually after TimeWise is upgraded If you have set up individual copies of CONFIGFPM CONFIG FPW or CONFIG FP for different network users you must manually examine the new CONFIG FPW CONFIG FPM or CONFIG FP if it has changed you must manually make these changes to all copies of CONFIG FPW CONFIG FPM or CONFIG FP on the network as appropriate If you manually made changes to any of the TimeWise database structures make backup copies of those files then after installing the upgrade examine the fields you have changed to ensure that your changes have been successfully retained Install the new version of TimeWise using Install as instructed beginning on page 11 as if installing TimeWise for the first time When asked for the drive and directory in which to install TimeWise specify the location of the existing TimeWise program Existing TimeWise information setup and preferences will not be damaged If you have a license to the TimeWise for DOS Options Disk or TimeSave for Windows you only need install them again if new disks are provided in your upgrade package If not this indicates that the upgrade disks you were sent will automatically patch them
10. nt to remove a previous TimeWise As a precaution the Install program does not install new TimeWise information files if it finds existing TimeWise information already on the hard disk It does however install newer versions of program files for instance if installing an update If you have already installed TimeWise including any trial version and are sure you want to destroy all existing information uninstall TimeWise from your computer first In Windows this is achieved using the Add Remove option of the Add Remove Programs control pannel If you want to keep existing TimeWise information do not do this Locate the TimeWise Installation Disk or the folder into which you downloaded TimeWise Slide it into your CD ROM drive with the label facing up If you are in Windows use Windows Explorer to navigate to the CD ROM drive and then double click the Install icon If you are on a Macintosh double click on the Install icon Follow the instructions that appear Install offers a choice of Custom Install Express Install or Network Install Custom Install has you control the rest of the Install procedure Express Install installs TimeWise without you having to answer any further questions All program files are installed with no sample information setup template or automatic launch Network Install is like Custom Install but set up for network use you or your network administrator that all TimeWise f
11. oad the sample information you can dump it later with the Load command from the Time Wise Setup menu Install offers to have TimeWise launch automatically whenever you start Windows This is handy if you use TimeWise all the time Users will simply turn on the computer and TimeWise will launch so they won t have to remember how to launch the program Install creates a folder called TimeWise or whatever name you specify and puts the TimeWise files in it Install then creates a folder inside that directory called INVOICE in which TimeWise stores electronic copies of invoices and proposals The Install program creates a TimeWise program group and puts icons in it for TimeWise First Aid TimeTool TimeWise Help and TimeSave if you installed it In Windows it also adds an icon to your Start menu and a TimeWise group to the Programs section of your Start menu including links to the TimeWise Web site If the Install program is confident that the computer could be ready to launch TimeWise it offers to launch TimeWise when installation is complete Should the Install program try to launch TimeWise unsuccessfully please restart the computer and launch it yourself If the Install program believes the computer must be restarted before TimeWise can launch Install offers to restart the computer first If TimeWise is already installed on your computer you can install TimeSave for Windows by running the Install p
12. rogram on the TimeSave for Windows Disk After you have installed or upgraded TimeWise run Install on the TimeSave for Windows Disk to install TimeSave for Windows Be sure to install to the same directory that contains the existing TimeWise files Cannot open file Sharing violation Either of these messages suggest you are installing TimeWise on a network while someone else on the network is already using TimeWise Everyone must leave TimeWise while you are installing a new version Abort and begin Install again Cannot find file xxxxxxxx xxx 14 Chapter2 INSTALLATION TimeWise Getting Started Launch the application Which region Low hard drive space Setting the date and time Image Not Available TimeWise User s Manual This message indicates that the Install program cannot locate an expected file distributed with the product The disk or downloaded file is probably damaged Download a replacement from our Web site http www timewise net or contact TimeWise Customer Support The file xxxxxxxx xxx already exists and is about to be overwritten This message which can refer to a number of different file names appears if you have chosen to install demonstration files or a setup template over existing files You should only authorize the Install program to proceed to overwrite the files if you are sure you do not have any valuable information in TimeWise that you wish to keep To launch
13. the registry Macintosh To remove TimeWise for Macintosh run the Install program and select the Uninstall option If you cannot locate the Install program drag the TimeWise folder and all its subfolders to the Trash You may also wish to remove the Arial and Times New Roman fonts that TimeWise installs to your System Folder by dragging them to the Trash as well Chapter2 INSTALLATION 17 If installing TimeWise for the first time skip the rest of this chapter Make two backups Install TimeWise You Perform First Aid Other troubles Upgrading TimeWise Get new TimeWise features by upgrading TimeWise to the most recent version without losing any information A document outlining new features available upon request summarizes the new features in this version Ensure that TimeWise is working properly before proceeding if there are unresolved problems that you know of takes steps to fix them before backing up your information in preparation for upgrading Create two backups of your information in case something goes wrong using the Backup command from the Tools menu or TWBACK If you are considering skipping the backups don t If something should go wrong while upgrading information could get damaged This is easily solved if you have a backup of your information We may not be able to help you restore your information if you don t make backups The existing TimeWise CONFIG FPW TimeWise for W
14. using any ASCII text editor If a Too Many Files Open message appears when launching TimeWise increase the FILES and FILE HANDLES in increments of 10 until the message goes away It is possible to have too many for instance if xx 130 try decreasing Don t forget to restart the computer between attempts If this does not help try using VLM drivers instead of NLM drivers All TimeWise files must be marked shareable using FLAG and FLAGDIR If using Windows 95 or Windows 98 built in peer to peer networking you cannot always directly reference the networked drives using UNC universal naming convention So server c timewise timeww exe will not work as a pointer where server is the name of the computer and c is the name of the drive where TimeWise shared files are located Instead your network administrator must map the shared drive to a letter and then use the drive letter to access the shared directory In this example you would map server c to local drive E and then specify E timewise timeww exe as the location of Time Wise in the TimeWise icon Some older networks other than Netware or Windows need a SHARE command in the AUTOEXEC BAT file of the network server with the F parameter set to at least 4096 preferably 5120 with an L parameter of 500 16 Chapter2 INSTALLATION TimeWise Getting Started LANtastic TimeWise User s Manual The CONFIGSYS file must designate 75 FILES for each TimeWise station to a maximum of
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