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This file is called STARTUP
READ THIS FILE IF HAVE PROBLEMS RUNNING PC-FILE
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Listed below are the most common questions and difficulties users
have when running PC-File.
1. When I start PC-File by typing PCF at the prompt, my screen goes
blank and the program will not start. What is wrong?
If you have a monochrome monitor, PC-File may not realize it and
try to display color in a way that your monitor cannot understand.
Before running PC-File, go to the prompt in your DOS subdirectory
and type
MODE BW80 <ENTER>
This will bring you back to the prompt. Change directories
and start PC-File by typing PCF.
If this doesn't work, try
MODE MONO <ENTER>
instead. Once you know the correct MODE statement to use, you
will need to issue it before starting PC-File every time. You can
use a batch file to do the MODE statement and start PC-File.
If you have a color monitor, try
MODE CO80 <ENTER>
You may also need to run PC-File in Character Mode. Start PC-File
by typing
PCF /CHARMODE
See the section on Configuring your system in Chapter 11 to make
this change permanent.
Check to see if you are running any memory-resident programs
(TSR's). Some of these may conflict with PC-File. Try removing
all of them and add one at a time back in to find out what is
causing the conflict. Note: PC-File will run faster with more
memory so we suggest removing all TSR's if possible.
2. I don't see all the Buttons and Dialog boxes. Certain areas of the
program do not give me a way to get out. The print on my screen is
too small and/or boxes I have drawn do not line up correctly. What
can I do to fix these problems?
Try running in Character Mode. Especially with some EGA monitors,
PC-File thinks it can be run in Graphics mode but the graphics
adapter cannot handle all of our graphics so some buttons and boxes
may be missing. To run in Character mode, start PC-File with
PCF /CHARMODE
You will not lose any functionality by running in Character mode
and you may improve the speed of the program.
3. How do I convert my files from a previous version?
If you were running PC-File:dB, PC-File 5 or PC-File 6, no
conversion is necessary. We suggest you read the section in the
file CHANGES about the compatibility with earlier versions.
If you were running an earlier version, you will need to run
FCONVERT. If you have any problem with FCONVERT, the program is
documented in Chapter 12 of the manual. Again, read the section in
CHANGES about converting from an earlier version.
4. I choose my printer under Printer Setup but the next time I started
PC-File, the program did not send the correct printer codes.
To make a Permanent change, you must go to Utilities,
Configuration. Choose your printer and port and then choose File,
save As and type in PCFILE.PRO. If it asks if you want to
overwrite the file, say Yes.
5. I chose my printer off the list but I get odd characters or I
don't get condensed type. What's wrong?
Unfortunately not all printers by one manufacturer use the
same printer codes. If you are getting unwanted characters
or if you are not getting the type you requested, you need to
find the printer codes in your Printer manual. You can enter
these codes under Utilities, Configuration. Choose the
printer that comes closest to yours, then go to the bottom of
the list and choose User_codes. This will give you the
option of entering the codes for your printer.
Also, in Row Reports, we print the HEADING and TOTALs in Bold
type. Some printers do not print condensed bold. If the body of
your report prints in condensed but the HEADING and TOTAL sections
are not condensed, you can MODIFY this report using the LANGUAGE
EDITOR and remove every line that says
.BOLD
and remove all lines that say
.NORMAL
6. My mouse works with other programs but not with PC-File.
Why?
Some programs load the mouse via hardware, such as Windows.
PC-File requires that your mouse be loaded via software. To
do this, you either need to add a driver to your CONFIG.SYS,
run MOUSE.COM from a prompt or use your AUTOEXEC.BAT to load
your mouse. Please refer to your mouse documentation for
information.
PC-File works with most mice. With some mice, you will need
to run in Character Mode (see above) or you may need to get a
more recent driver from your mouse manufacturer.