These instructions will install the Wine Companion and Wine Organiser programs onto your computer. The 'Wine Companion' is the main program which runs from the CD-ROM. The 'Wine Organiser' is your personal cellar holdings and tasting notes management program which is included as part of the overall Wine Companion CD-ROM program. The 'Wine Organiser' can be accessed from the contents screen in the Wine Companion CD-ROM or run as a separate program from your hard disk after installation. It requires about 20Mb of hard disk space to install.
After installation previous CD-ROM owners (1997 or 1998 editions) can import their existing tasting notes and cellar holdings into the Wine Organiser program (see instructions).Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 3.11 users need to install Win32s before they can run the 'Wine Organiser' (see instructions).
To install the Wine Companion - Windows 95/NT
1. Select Run from the pop-up Start menu.
2. Type D:\install.exe (where D is your CD-ROM drive) and click OK or press enter to start the installation program. This will install the 'Wine Organiser' program on your hard disk, and icons for it in your start menu.
3. To run the Wine Companion, choose the 'Wine Companion' found in the Programs section of your Start menu.
4. To run the Wine Organiser on its own, choose the 'Wine Organiser' found in the Programs section of your Start menu. Alternatively double click the 'Wine Organiser' icon located in the folder you specified during installation.
Please note:
Ñ If running the Wine Organiser from the CD-ROM the first time you use it you may get the following prompt: "The date and time formats associated with 'Vintages.WOR' are different than the current system settings. Do you wish to use the system setting for data entry?" Please click on yes. This will ensure your system settings remain the same.
Ñ To run the Wine Companion without installing the Wine Organiser run wine.exe. However if you have not installed the Wine Organiser and try to access it through the CD-ROM you will be asked to locate the program. Please then exit and follow the above installation instructions.
To install the Wine Companion - Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11
If you are running Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11 then you must install Win32s first to enable you to use the 'Wine Organiser' component of the Wine Companion CD-ROM.
To install Win32s:
1. Open the Control Panel and then the 386 Enhanced. Change the virtual memory type to Permanent.
2. Make sure the swap file size is at least 20480 KB.
3. Select 'Use 32-Bit Disk Access' and 'Use 32-Bit File Access' if available.
4. If any changes were made in steps 1-3 then you must restart Windows before installing Win32s. Do this now.
5. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. In the Program Manager select File and then Run from the pull down menu.
6. Type D:\win32s\setup.exe (where D is your CD-ROM drive) and click OK. Follow the onscreen prompts.
7. When the Win32s installation is complete, the Freecell set up dialogue box will appear. We recommend that you install the game Freecell as it will verify that the Win32s software has been installed correctly.
8. Restart Windows as instructed. You are now ready to install the Wine Companion software.
To install Wine Companion CD-ROM:
1. Choose Run from the File menu (Manager) in the Program Manager.
2. Type D:\install.exe (where D is your CD-ROM drive) and click OK or press enter to start the setup program. This will install icons in a new group in your Program Manager.
3. Double click on the Wine Companion icon and the program will start automatically.
Please note:
Ñ The first time you run the Wine Organiser from the CD-ROM you may be asked to locate the Wine Organiser program. Click on the Wine Organiser icon on the Contents screen. A Dialog box may ask you to locate the Wine Organiser on your hard disk. Click OK. In the Window which has appeared, find the Wine Organiser folder which was saved to your hard disk during installation. Locate and open the file 'wine_org.exe'. You should only need to do this once. If you did not run the installer click 'Cancel' and follow the Wine Companion installation instructions to install the Wine Organiser program.
QuickTime 2.1.2 Installation (Windows only)
To view video in the 'About wine' section of the Wine Companion requires QuickTime 2.1.2 to be installed on your computer. If you are unsure whether you have QuickTime installed, select the Install QuickTime icon from the Wine Companion folder or group.This will check for previous versions and replace them. To install follow the QuickTime for Windows prompts on screen.
In the Program Group (W3.1 and W3.11 users) or Start menu (W95 and WinNT users) you will see an Uninstall icon which will allow you to remove the program files and icons from your hard disk, however this will not remove QuickTime for Windows.
Please note: The existing versions check in the QuickTime installation should be completed as old or multiple version of QuickTime can cause unpredictable results.
To install the Wine Companion - Macintosh
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and the CD-ROM will automatically appear on the desktop.
2. Copy the 'Wine-drag to hard disk folder' from the CD-ROM to your hard disk.
3. To run the Wine Companion, double click the Wine Companion icon in the CD-ROM and the program will start automatically.
4. To run the Wine Organiser you can open the file you copied onto your hard disk. When accessing the Wine Organiser program from the CD-ROM for the first time, you will be asked to locate the Wine Organiser program. To locate the Wine Organiser program find the 'Wine-drag to hard disk folder' by going to your desktop and opening the hard disk. Locate the folder named 'Wine-drag to hard disk' which is the copy you made earlier. Open the folder and double click on the Wine Organiser program. If you accidentally open the wrong program, you will get the following message "Opening Vintages.WOR as read only. The file was locked, and you will not be able to make changes". If this occurs you will need to remove the preferences file from your system, see below for information.
How to remove the preferences file
Only perform this operation if you have chosen the wrong 'Wine Organiser' program from within the 'Wine Companion'.This will clear your preferences and you will be asked to locate the 'Wine Organiser' program next time you choose to run it from the 'Wine Companion'.
1. Quit the 'Wine Organiser' program.
2. Locate the preferences file. This file is found in the C:\Windows\ folder (most Windows users), or C:\WinNT (Windows NT users), or the Preferences folder inside your System Folder (Macintosh users). The file is called WineJH99 (all Windows users) or Wine JH 1999 (Macintosh users).
3. Delete this file or drag it to the Trash. Next time you run the 'Wine Organiser' from the 'Wine Companion' program, you will be asked to locate the 'Wine Organiser' program, please follow the above instructions.
Importing and exporting tasting notes from the Wine Organiser
The Wine Organiser allows you to share tasting notes with other Wine Organiser owners.
Import tasting notes from another user
To import tasting notes from a floppy disk:
1. Click the import button.
2. At the bottom of the dialog box there is a popup menu (Mac) or drop down box (Windows) which allows you to select the file type. Select the type 'Tab-Separated Text'. (After your first import or export it should remember the setting for you.)
3. Locate the tasting note file you wish to import from the floppy disk.
We have suggested windows users may type"A:\myexport.txt" to save it to their A-drive floppy as filename 'myexport.txt'.
Export author tasting notes
To export your tasting notes to a floppy disk:
1. If you wish to export tasting notes for a particular author then select the author from the Author field, or clear the field to export all tasting notes. (This is useful if you have already imported a friend's tasting notes, and you don't want to give him duplicates of his own notes).
2. Click the export button.
3. At the bottom of the dialog box there is a popup menu (Mac)or drop down box (Windows) which allows you to select the file type. Select the type 'Tab-Separated Text' item. (After your first import or export, it should remember this setting for you.)
4. Type a file name to hold the exported tasting notes (windows users should end the file name with ".txt") and save the file to a floppy disk.
A suggestion: to identify your tasting note files for other users, Windows users may type - A:\myexport.txt to import file name 'myexport.txt' from their A drive floppy).
Importing James Halliday's tasting notes
It is intended to include new James Halliday tasting notes on his web site which you can download into the Wine Organiser. To ensure you receive further information please fill in the CD-ROM evaluation form and return it to HarperCollinsPublishers or visit his web site at http://www.jameshalliday.com.au
Important notes
Ñ You should not rename the files installed for the 'Wine Organiser' (those ending with .WOR), otherwise the 'Wine Organiser' will not function correctly.
Ñ When importing or exporting tasting notes to share with your other 'Wine Companion' CD owners, always choose or type 'Tab-Separated Text' in the save and open dialog boxes. After your first import and export, this item should remember this setting for you.
Backing-up your files
We highly recommend that you backup all your files regularly. In particular, you should backup the following files:
Cellar.fp3
Tastings.fp3
Vintages.fp3
Wines.fp3
Wineries.fp3
Upgrade.fp3
VarClass.fp3
Working.fp3
W_Styles.fp3
Wine_org.exe (Wine Organiser for Macintosh users)
To back-up your Wine Organiser cellar holding records and tasting notes make a copy of the Wine Organiser folder and store separately (saved in a safe place).
Printing problems
There are known incompatibilities between the Hewlett Packard LaserJet 5 and 6 printers and the 'Wine Organiser' software. If you own one of these printers and wish to print your cellar holdings or tasting notes, we recommend using the LJIII (3) printer driver with your printer, as a work-around.
Previous CD-ROM Owners
(For owners of the 1997 or 1998 Wine Companion CD-ROM only.)
If you own previous edition/s of the Wine Companion CD-ROM you are able to import your existing cellar holdings and tasting notes in the new Wine Organiser database.
The Wine Organiser is a more sophisticated database and has been developed according to your feedback. We have tried to ensure that your most valuable information imports easily into the new program, however to facilitate the new wine by vintage format we have not been able to transfer the style, winery or wine region fields as this information is now included in the wine name and automatic wine region fields. Unfortunately because of an incompatibility problem between file formats, the present value and purchase price fields of your cellar holdings will be altered slightly. The new program is only reading 3 digits of your dollar value, for example a $15.95 will become $15.90, or a $110.50 wine will become $110.00. We apologise for the inconvenience, however you are able to go into your records and alter them to correct the problem.
Please go the your user guide for more information on editing details and cross linking your wines with James Halliday.
Windows users: Double click on the 'Upgrade Cellar and Tasting Notes' icon or choose it from your 'Start' menu and follow the instructions below. If the 'Upgrade.WOR' file won't open, drag the file to the Wine Organiser program and open it this way.
Macintosh users: Locate the 'Wine-drag to hard disk folder' Organiser Folder you copied onto your hard disk and double click on the Prepare for Upgrade program. This will make your existing cellar holdings and tasting notes visible so they can be imported. Double click on the 'Upgrade.WOR' file and follow the steps below. If the 'Upgrade.WOR' file won't open, drag the file to the Wine Organiser program and open it this way.
To import your Cellar Holdings
1. Click on the 'Import Previous Cellar' button. A dialog box will appear asking you to choose to show only the DBF files from the menu and then to locate your cellar holdings file. Press OK to continue.
2. At the bottom of the window that appeared, select the 'DBF' item from the drop down box (Windows) or the pop-up menu (Mac).
3. Navigate through your folders to your 'C:\Windows\' folder (Windows) or your 'Preferences' folder inside your 'System Folder' (Mac).
4. Locate and open the file called 'Winecllr.dbf'.
5. The Wine Organiser will now import your cellar holdings.
To import your Tasting Notes
1. Click on the 'Import Previous Tasting Notes' button. A dialog box will appear asking you to choose to show only the DBF files from the menu and then to locate your tasting notes file. Press OK to continue.
2. At the bottom of the window that appeared, select the 'DBF' item from the drop down box (Windows) or the pop-up menu (Mac).
3. Navigate through your folders to your 'C:\Windows\' folder (Windows) or your 'Preferences' folder inside your 'System Folder' (Mac).
4. Locate and open the file called 'Winetast.dbf'.
5. The Wine Organiser will now import your cellar holdings.
When you have completed both imports, click the 'Done' button to exit. You may now open the Wine Organiser that will contain your previous records.
What to do if a message suggests that you contact the developers
Power failures and system crashes can damage Wine Organiser files (when they are open). If this happens, when you run the Wine Organiser you will be informed to contact the developer. Contrary to the message, in most cases this is not necessary. Instead, quit and rerun the Wine Organiser and immediately press and hold the 'Ctrl' and 'Shift' keys (Windows users) or the 'Option' and 'Command'* keys (Macintosh). The Wine Organiser will attempt to recover the damaged files. Keep holding the keys down until you see the 'Recover File' dialog box.
* The command key is also known as the 'Apple' key
During recovery the corrupted files will be renamed with the word 'old' appended to the file name. The repaired files are given the original names. If recovery was successful you will now be able to run the Wine Organiser application. If so, you may throw away the 'old' files from the folder.
If recovery fails to rectify the problem then you will should restore a backup set made previously (which is a highly recommended practise). The files from the backup set MUST have the same file names as they were created with. (If you have renamed them in the backup process you must restore their names before running the Wine Organiser application).
If you are unable to restore from a backup set of files, you must reinstall the Wine Companion from the CD. Your personal Cellar Holdings and Tasting Notes will be lost.
Technical support
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