Simp-List Software


INSTRUCTIONS
Downloading to Hard Drive
(MacIntosh Version)

If your Web Browser (such as, Netscape or MS Internet Explorer) does not automatically decode the program, you may need a utility program (free) such as "Stuffit Expander by Aladdin Systems" (http://www.aladdinsys.com/expander/). To see if you do....

Click on "File"
Select "Find"
Enter "Stuffit" (without the quotes)
Click on "Find"
Check list to see if you have "Stuffit Expander"

If you don't, it is recommanded that you do.

These Instructions are for downloading the Decorative Painter Data Base
Installer Program on your Hard Drive


Complete Program

If this is the First Time you are downloading the Program, Go to Step 4

If you have the Complete Program and have not entered any data or DO NOT wish to keep the data you have already entered into the data base, simply trash the Decorative Painter DB Program folder (including all files) before you download the newer version. Go to Step 4

However, to transfer data you have entered on the present version (the one that's on your Hard Drive now) to the newer version, please follow the instructions below before you download the newer version. If you don't, you could lose all your data. Go to Step 1

Step 1

The 1st thing you're going to do is locate the folder named Decorative Painter DB which should be located on the Hard Drive.

2X click on Hard Drive
Look for folder named Decorative Painter DB

If you FIND the Decorative Painter DB folder, go to Step 3. If you CAN'T find the Decorative Painter DB folder, go to Step 2

Step 2

This step will help you locate the Decorative Painter DB folder.

Click on "File"
Select "Find"
In the Name Box, type "Decorative Painter DB" without the quotes ( " )
Click on "Find"
Write down where the folder is located
Go to that location and MOVE the Decorative Painter DB folder onto the Hard Drive
Go to Step 3

Step 3

Before downloading a newer version of the program.....

Rename the Decorative Painter DB folder to "Old DPDB" - The purpose of this is so that you can easily identify the old from the new program folder when you are ready to transfer your data.
Now, open the folder you just named "Old DPDB"
Locate the modules that you have entered data into and rename them with the word "Old" in it - such as, "Book" will be renamed as "OldBook", etc. Module names are: Main, Book, Maga, Arti, Stud, Clas, Proj, Pack, Sale, Cons, Pain, and Inve. You do not have to rename Modules that do not have data in them.

Step 4

The program you will be downloading is really an Installation Program (named DPDB Installer) that contains the Decorative Painter DB program and all the available modules. The downloading process will place the DPDB Installer on your Desk Top. Downloading the Installer will take about 25 minutes. If you have @Home, it will take about 3 minutes. Those that use AOL to get on the internet may experience longer downloading times and downloading problems (VBG....like you didn't know this already). If you do, try using a different connection (phone) # and/or download at a time when AOL usage is low.

OK, let's start.......

Go to the web site (http://www.simp-list.com/)
Click on the Download button
Select Click Here - to download MacIntosh Complete Program to Hard Drive
Fill out form and Select "Click Here to Download Program".
Select "Click Here" to start the downloading process

This is a good place to take a stretch break......You're almost there.

When downloading has completed, you should see the "DPDB Installer" Icon on your Desk Top. To start the installation process.......

2X click on the icon named DPDB Installer and follow the instructions. The Installer will create a folder named "Decorative Painter DB" containing the program and modules.

When you get to the part about where the Installer should install the program, it will want to install the program onto your Hard Drive. Select "Install", unless you want to place it somewhere else. The installation process will just take a few minutes. If you want to keep the Installer program, you can place it in the Decorative Painter DB folder after the installation process.

So that you don't have to do a lot of "clicking" to get to the DPDB program to start it, you may want to create an Alias. If you're not sure what an Alias is, consult your system manual. To create an Alias.......

Open the Decorative Painter DB folder
Locate the Decorative Painter DB icon
1X Click on the Icon to select (highlite) it
Click on "File"
Select "Make Alias"
Select "A" or "B" below

A. Placing Alias on your Desk Top

Click and Hold on the Alias Icon and drag it to your Desk Top
Release mouse button

B. Placing Alias under the Apple Icon (upper left corner of your screen)

2X click on the Hard Drive Icon to open it
Locate and 2X click on the "System" folder
Locate the "Apple Menu Items" folder
Click and Hold on the Alias Icon you created
Drag it over the "Apple Menu Items" folder so that it's highlited
Release mouse button
Close all windows

That's it! Now go get yourself a well deserved drink (you choose the type of liquid that suits you...LOL) and enjoy the program.

To start the program, all you have to do is 2X click on the Alias Icon if it's on your Desk Top or select it from the Apple Menu.

Step 5

Importing Data into the Newly Downloaded Modules.

After starting the new program, you will need to reenter your module serial #. When you are at the Data Entry Form, click on the "?" icon located in the upper left part of the screen. Click on the Import Data button and follow the instructions for importing data. When you are ready to transfer your data, go back to the Data Entry Form and click on the Import button located in the lower right portion of your screen.

One more thing. The descriptions "you" entered into the Value (drop-down) List will need to be reentered. Since they are your descriptions, there is no way for it to be transferred.

After you are satisfied that you have transferred ALL your data successfully onto the newer version, you should trash the old version which you have rename "Old DPDB".

If you experience any problems downloading, or if you found these instructions hard to follow, please contact us. Thanks.


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