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LANtastic Network Operating System Version 4 Compatibility Bulletin
Product Reviewed: Approach for Windows v2.0
Classification: Database Software
Date: 11/12/1992 (APPROACH.DOC)
Engineer: JHC
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Compatibility Statement
Approach for Windows v 2.0 has been tested as compatible with LANtastic 4.x.
Product Overview
Approach for Windows is a standalone relational data base designed to help
manage, analyze and report on information. Features include:
* No programming required to design forms, letters, labels and reports.
* Work directly with a variety of different popular data base file
formats including dBASE III and IV, FoxPro, Paradox, and Oracle.
* Exchange information in different formats.
Installation
The installation of Approach for Windows is accomplished from floppy disks.
At a PC configured as a LANtastic server, start Windows, insert the Approach
for Windows installation disk #1 in the drive and invoke the RUN command.
In the RUN command box type:
<Floppy Drive>:SETUP.EXE
Complete the installation by answering the setup prompts. A program group
containing the Approach icon will be created for you.
Note that running the DOS file locking program SHARE is required in order for
Approach to provide data base locking on the network. SHARE should be run on
any LANtastic server which will be accessed by Approach.
Workstation Configuration
After installation of Approach on the server, configure each workstation as
follows:
From Windows, assign an available letter drive and Login to the Approach
server if not previously done:
Click on "File Manager"
Click on "Disk"
Click on "Network Connections"
Fill in New Connection box and click on "Connect"
This connection can also be accomplished by using LANtastic for Windows.
Create a new Program Item and reference the correct drive letter and
directory where Approach was installed. Click on "OK". The Approach
icon will appear representing the new program item.
Security
Security may become an issue when sharing data among multiple users on a
network. Password protection can be imposed on data base files and Approach
views. For full detail, refer to Chapter 9 in the Approach "Users Guide".
Multi-User Access
Be sure to load the DOS SHARE program on all LANtastic servers containing
shared data bases. Approach uses a combination of file and record locking to
allow multiple simultaneous access and updates of data files. If two users are
simultaneously modifying the same data record, one of the users will receive a
non-fatal error message and the option of overwriting the most recent changes to
the same record. Data bases may also be opened in exclusive mode to prevent
more than one update at a time.
Report Printing
Printer connections may be established either though Windows or Approach. You
may also issue the NET USE command in DOS before beginning Windows. For
example:
Net Use LPT1 \\<Printer Server>\@PRINTER
Network Disconnects
If a network disconnect occurs but the connection is reestablished before
NetBIOS time-out, the application recovers completely. After time-out, however,
the application will fail with the error message "System Error. Cannot read
from Drive x: Cancel/Retry". Attempt to reconnect by clicking on the Retry
button. If this fails, click on the Cancel button and reconnect to the
disconnected drive manually by using the Windows File manager.
Summary:
This document has been designed to help with the installation and setup of
Approach for Windows data base application system in a LANtastic network
environment. If a problem arises which cannot be resolved through this
bulletin, please contact our technical support staff at (602) 293-6363.
Any questions or suggestions regarding this bulletin may be mailed to our
offices:
Artisoft, Inc., 691 East River Road, Tucson, AZ 85704
ATTN: Compatibility Department / Approach for Windows Support
Vendor Information
Approach Software
311 Penobscot Drive
Redwood City, CA 94063
Technical Support: (415) 306-0646
Fax: (415) 368-5273
BBS: (415) 386-5390
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ARTISOFT, Inc. makes no warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of this
document. LANtastic is a trademark of ARTISOFT, Inc. Brand names, company
names, and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.