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LANtastic Network Operating System Version 5 Compatibility Bulletin
Product Reviewed: Approach for Windows v2.0
Classification: Database Software
Date: 03/15/1993
Engineer: JHC
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Compatibility Statement
Approach for Windows v 2.0 has been tested as compatible with
LANtastic versions 4.xx and 5.xx.
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:
o Click on "File Manager"
o Click on "Disk"
o Click on "Network Connections"
o 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.
Version History:
11/22/1992: Approach for Windows v2.0 tested for compatibility
with LANtastic v4.1
03/15/1993: Approach for Windows v2.0 tested for compatibility
with LANtastic v5.0
Vendor Information
Approach Software
311 Penobscot Drive
Redwood City, CA 94063
Technical Support: (415) 306-0646
Fax: (415) 368-5273
BBS: (415) 386-5390
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.