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This guide covers installation and startup of OWL Automated
Sales & Invoicing System (OASIS) Version 2. The complete
User's Guide is built into the program and is accessed by
selecting the "USER'S GUIDE" option.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
OASIS requires an IBM Compatible PC, DOS 3.3 or above, a hard
disk and approximately 500K of available conventional of RAM
memory.
DOS CONFIGURATION
For proper operation, you MUST HAVE the file "CONFIG.SYS" in
the root directory of your start-up disk and it MUST contain
the line "FILES=31" (values above 31 are acceptable). If file
"CONFIG.SYS" does not exist in the root directory of your hard
disk, you can create it by typing:
COPY CON: C:\CONFIG.SYS
FILES=31
Ctrl-Z (Press "Ctrl" and "Z" keys together)
If file CONFIG.SYS already exists, use a text editor to view
and modify the file as needed. Once you have added or edited
the "CONFIG.SYS" file, YOU MUST RE-BOOT your computer for the
changes to take effect. Consult your DOS manual for
additional information.
UPGRADES FROM EARLIER VERSIONS
VERY IMPORTANT: If you are upgrading from an earlier version
of OASIS and wish to transfer your data to the new version,
run the BACKUP option from your current version of OASIS
before installing the new version.
INSTALLATION FROM DISTRIBUTION DISK
The program, data, and help files are contained in self
extracting archive files. To extract the contents of these
files and install them on your hard disk, place the
distribution diskette in drive A and type the following
commands:
A:
INSTALLA C
You may install the program from the B drive by substituting
"B:" for "A:" in the above and you may install the files to a
hard drive other than C by substituting the appropriate drive
letter for "C" in the above. (Note: there is no colon
following the hard drive letter). All required files will be
installed in a subdirectory named "\OWL" on the designated
hard drive.
INSTALLATION FROM BBS DOWNLOAD
If you downloaded OASIS from a bulletin board or other data
service, you will have already extracted all files from the
ZIP or other archive file you downloaded. Create a directory
on your hard drive named "\OWL" to hold the extracted files
and copy all extracted files to the new directory. Note: the
original ZIP or other archive file should be stored on a
floppy disk and kept as a backup.
RUNNING THE PROGRAM
To run OASIS type the following commands:
C:
CD \OWL
OASIS
If you installed the program on a hard drive other than C,
substitute the appropriate drive letter for "C:" in the above.
SAMPLE DATA
The data files shipped with the program contain sample data
which is provided to help you become familiar with the various
options and capabilities of the program. The sample data
covers calendar year 1994.
TRANSFERRING EARLIER VERSION DATA:
If you are upgrading from an OASIS Version earlier than
Version 2.0, chose the "Setup" option in the file menu
followed by the "Upgrade from version 1.x" option. You will
be asked to enter a "Customer Group" name for those customers
that were included in mass mailings in Version 1 followed by a
"Customer Group" name for those customers that were not
included in mass mailings in Version 1. Note that you can
change these group name designations later when editing your
customer list.
If you are upgrading from Version 2.x to Version 2.x+, you may
transfer your existing data by from your Version 2.x backup
floppy disk by choosing the "Restore" option in the file menu.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
The following is a brief list of errors that may be
encountered and what to do about them.
Out of Memory or Low Memory: You don't have enough memory
below 640K to run the program. If your computer has at least
512K of RAM, you should be able to eliminate this problem by
removing memory resident programs (TSR'S) and device drivers
(mouse drivers, network drivers, etc.) to free up memory.
Program Aborts with Message (DOS error 04): This means that
insufficient DOS file handles have been specified. If you
have already added the line FILES=31 to your CONFIG.SYS file
AND rebooted your computer, try increasing the number a few at
a time. Reboot your computer each time you increase the
number.
Program Locks up or screen becomes distorted: The mouse
display software in OASIS can cause problems with some
displays. Adding switches to the command line that cause
OASIS to use a non-graphic mouse cursor can sometimes solve
this problem. Try running OASIS with the following command:
OASIS /nv /ng
Mouse doesn't work: Your mouse driver is probably quite old
and out of date. Contact your mouse vendor for an updated
driver.
Other Errors: If at any time you are unable to resolve a
problem with this program, call or write us a letter
explaining the nature of the problem. Please also include a
description of your computer configuration including any TSR
programs which are installed. Send all correspondence to:
'Otto-Williams Ltd.
P.O. Box 794
Lanham, MD 20703-0794
Phone: (301) 306-0409
EMail: CompuServe: 72144,1223
Internet: 72144.1223@compuserve.com