1. Installation

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1.1 System Requirements

1. Computer with Windows XP (program will run with windows 95) or better, most screen (windows) will fit onto a small monitor). If you buy a new computer to run windows, 'retire' the old one to the shop to run this program. Program should run on Windows 95, 98, 2000, but have not been tested recently on them,

2. Low cost printer.

3. A bar-code reader (Optional). This fits between the keyboard and the computer. A bar-code reader is not required if using internal catalogue codes but may be used for universal bar-codes. A pen type bar-code scanners are suitable for flat packets but the $350 gun type bar-code scanners are recommended for bar-code printed on plastic bags.

4. A money draw. Optional extra for interface between computer and the cash draw is available. (not yet supported in windows)

1.2 Installation Instructions

You will need administrator rights to install the program. Scan “SetUp.exe” with your virus finding program. Now execute “SetUp.exe” to install the program, selecting a suitable directory (Suggest..MyDocuments\CMS ) to place it in. Now execute “CmsSetUp.exe” in the directory that you used for for the installation to make changes for the program to run. You may make two copies in different directories, one for a working version and a second for training. Install a second copy in a folder called CMS2 for training purposes. Files need to be re-index as indicated by 2.1

Program files in subdirectory

Cms_Set.exe used for setting Business name, users etc.

Cms_Sales.exe used for sales, workshop repair histories, stock management etc.

Cms_Man.exe used for bookkeeping, record of money taken etc.

CmsSetUp.exe used for initial settings, may be deleted after it has been executed.

Update.exe used to update from earlier version, not always supplied, may be deleted after it has been executed.

1.3 Additional Installation Instructions

Create a short cut. Using windows move to the CMS directory.

  1. Click left mouse button on CMS_MAN.EXE

  2. On the drop down menu, select “Send to”

  3. Select “Desktop (Create Short-cut)

  4. Repeat for CMS_SET.EXE and CMS_SALES.EXE.

  5. Click left mouse button on TXT folder for printing, see appendix A

  6. Close all windows to see the newly created short cuts.

  7. You may rename these short-cuts if required.

  8. If you installed a training version, repeat the above steps.


1.4 Upgrading from Earlier Version (If required)

To upgrade from an earlier version without loosing your data follow the following steps.

  1. Using the old version do all the 'End of Day' functions and print out the required information.

  2. Now 'back-up' your data files.

  3. Rename the folder with the old version on your hard disk. After using the version, and all is working OK the old folder can be deleted. (keep as a fall-back)

  4. Install the new version on your hard disk including executing CmsSetUp.exe.

  5. Copy the back up files to the subdirectory called “Bak”

  6. Execute 'Update.exe'. This automatic uses your old data in the new program.

  7. The files need to re-indexed as indicated by 2.1


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1.5 Minor Upgrading from Earlier Version (If required)

Minor updates require some file replacement, but do not effect the data (Stock, customer etc.).

  1. Using the old version 'back-up' your data files to folder 'Bak'.

  2. Rename the folder with the old version on your hard disk. After installing and using the new version, and all is working OK, the old folder can be deleted. (keep as a fall-back)

  3. Down load the file(s), extract if necessary.

  4. Now copy the file(s) into the folder replacing the existing files.

  5. The upgrade should now work OK with no further operations.

1.6 Update from DOS version

Select the correct menu item in UpDate.exe. This has only been tested in the version 4.01, but should still work in later versions. If you have problems I can send you a copy of ver4.01.



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