Complete Program

Decorative Painter Data Base Version 3.10 Disk #

 

Replacing Complete Program

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 (recycle bin) the Decorative Painter DB Program folder 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 C-Drive.

• 2X click on "My Computer"
• 2X click on C-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 "Start"
• Select "Find"
• Select "Files or Folders
• In the Name Box, type "Decorative Painter DB" without the quotes ( " )
• Click on "Find Now"
• Write down where the folder is located
• Go to that location and MOVE the Decorative Painter DB folder onto the C-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Before downloading a newer version of the program.....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

Download the Installer Program onto Diskettes

Now you're ready to download the program. Go to the web site (http://www.simp-list.com/),

• Click on the Download button
• Select Click here - to download PC Complete Program to Diskettes

This is really an Installation Program (named SetupDP) that contains the DPDB program and all the available modules. The downloading process will place the Installer Program on 4 Disks.

OK....let's start.

When you Click Here, you will be taken to another section (Part 2) that will guide you to downloading the DPDB Program to diskettes after you fill out a form.

These are the instructions you will see in the other section (Part 2)

Download Program to Disk

Place Disk #1 into the proper disk drive and Click Here to start downloading process.

(If you are using MS Internet Explorer you will see a dialog box asking you "What would you like to do with this file?". Select "Save it to disk" (Disk really means Hard Drive) and click OK. Netscape users will not see this dialog box.)

A Save as dialog box will appear. And....

• Below the word Save as, it should say, Save in: 3 1/2 Floppy (A:)
• If not, click on the down arrow to the right of the box and select 3 1/2 Floppy (A:)

Now 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) should be displayed in the Save in: box.

In the lower portion of the dialog box it will say File name: SetupDP

Below that, it will also say Save as type: All files (*.*)

Now you're ready to start the download process.

Click on the Save button located in the lower right portion of the dialog box.

When downloading is complete, remove Disk #1 and Insert Disk #2

Click Here to download the SetupD2 files.

A Save as dialog box will appear. And....

• Below the word Save as, it should say, Save in: 3 1/2 Floppy (A:)
• If not, click on the down arrow to the right of the box and select 3 1/2 Floppy (A:)

Now 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) should be displayed in the Save in: box.

In the lower portion of the dialog box it will say File name: SetupD2

Below that, it will also say Save as type: All files (*.*)

Now you're ready to start the download process.

Click on the Save button located in the lower right portion of the dialog box.

When downloading is complete, remove Disk #2 and Insert Disk #3

Click Here to download the SetupD3 files.

A Save as dialog box will appear. And....

• Below the word Save as, it should say, Save in: 3 1/2 Floppy (A:)
• If not, click on the down arrow to the right of the box and select 3 1/2 Floppy (A:)

Now 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) should be displayed in the Save in: box.

In the lower portion of the dialog box it will say File name: SetupD3

Below that, it will also say Save as type: All files (*.*)

Now you're ready to start the download process.

Click on the Save button located in the lower right portion of the dialog box.

 

• When downloading is complete, remove Disk #3 and Insert Disk #4.

Click Here to download the SetupD4 files.

A Save as dialog box will appear. And....

• Below the word Save as, it should say, Save in: 3 1/2 Floppy (A:)
• If not, click on the down arrow to the right of the box and select 3 1/2 Floppy (A:)

Now 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) should be displayed in the Save in: box.

In the lower portion of the dialog box it will say File name: SetupD3

Below that, it will also say Save as type: All files (*.*)

Now you're ready to start the download process.

Click on the Save button located in the lower right portion of the dialog box.

• When downloading is complete, remove Disk #4 and Insert Disk #5

Click Here to download the SetupD5 files.

A Save as dialog box will appear. And....

• Below the word Save as, it should say, Save in: 3 1/2 Floppy (A:)
• If not, click on the down arrow to the right of the box and select 3 1/2 Floppy (A:)

Now 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) should be displayed in the Save in: box.

In the lower portion of the dialog box it will say File name: SetupD4

Below that, it will also say Save as type: All files (*.*)

Now you're ready to start the download process.

Click on the Save button located in the lower right portion of the dialog box.

 

• When downloading is complete, remove Disk #5 from the disk drive.

That's it......now all you have to do is install the DPDB Program on your Hard Drive (C-Drive). These instructions can be found at Part 1 - Step #5

Step 5

Installing Program on Your Hard Drive (C-Drive)

Now you're ready to start the installation process. This is where the Installer Program places the Decorative Painter Data Base Program on your C-Drive in a folder named Decorative Painter DB.

You're almost there. It will only take a few minutes to install DPDB Program. Hang in there.... Take a deep breath.....here we go......

To Install the DPDB program on your C-Drive,

Note: Some computers have a light that glows when your A-Drive is being used. Make sure that this light is off before you remove your diskette. If not, wait about 15 seconds before removing the diskette when asked to insert the next disk.

Attention Windows XP Users:

After you have downloaded the Installer Program (SetupDx) onto your hard drive, do the following before Installing the program:

1. Right Click on the SetupDx (x = disk #)

2. Select "Properties"

3. Select "Compatibility Tab"

4. Click on box next to "run this program in Compatibility for"

5. Select "Windows 98/ME"

6. Click on "Apply"

7. Click on "OK"

 

Installing Program

• Place Disk #1 into the A-Drive.
• Select Start - Run: Type "A:\SetupDP1.exe"

  or....2X click on My Computer; 2X click on the A-Drive icon; 2X click on the SetupDP1 icon

• When Installation has completed, remove Disk #1, insert Disk #2
• Select Start - Run: Type "A:\SetupD2.exe"
• When Installation has completed, remove Disk #2, insert Disk #3
• Select Start - Run: Type "A:\SetupD3.exe"
• When Installation has completed, remove Disk #3
• Select Start - Run: Type "A:\SetupD4.exe"
• When Installation has completed, remove Disk #4
• When Installation has completed, remove Disk #4
• Select Start - Run: Type "A:\SetupD5.exe"
• When Installation has completed, remove Disk #5

After installation, look for the Decorative Painter DB folder on your C-Drive. Open the Decorative Painter DB folder. In the Decorative Painter DB folder you should see the Decorative Painter DB icon. You will also see another icon named the "Shortcut to Decorative Painter DB" in the same folder.

• Click right button on the Shortcut icon, hold and drag icon onto your desktop
• Release button and select Move Here.
• 2X Click on the Shortcut icon and program should start.

Now, if for some strange reason the program will not start from the Shortcut,

• Trash the Shortcut
• Go to the Decorative Painter DB folder
• Right click the mouse button on the Decorative Painter DB
• Select Create Shortcut
• Move it to your desktop as described above.

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.

Step 6

Importing data into the newly Installed Program 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.

When 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 found these instructions hard to follow, please let us know. Thanks.

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