How do I install SherWare on a network?

Workstation Install

A workstation install is used when accessing the software from a server. When the software is installed on a server each workstation will run the software from the server. Therefore, each workstation only needs the runtime libraries (the files that enable Windows to run the software) installed and not the whole software program. The workstation install will only install the runtime libraries needed to run the software but will not install the full software itself.

To perform a workstation install:

1. We recommend having the software installed on the server with a Full Installation before performing a workstation install on any of the workstations.
   
2. Insert the installation CD in the workstation's CD-ROM drive. Or download from www.sherware.com/download/client.exe.
   
3. Choose the Workstation Install.
   
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the components necessary for the workstation to function.
   
5. The runtime files are now installed. You will not see the SherWare Icon anywhere as the workstation install does not install the full software.
   
6. After the Workstation installation is finished you will need to create a shortcut on your desktop to open the software from the server.
   

1. Go to your Windows desktop and right-click. Choose "New" then "Shortcut" from the menu that appears.
   
2. Click on the Browse button to choose the location of the Disbursement & JIB Manager (Integrated Edition) software executable (dmproqb.exe.exe) from where it resides on the server.
   
3. Choose the dmproqb.exe file from the DMPRO folder on the server and click OK.
   
4. Click the Next button.
   
5. Enter the name to be displayed below the shortcut on your desktop.
   
6. Click the Finish button.
   
7. - You will now have a shortcut on your desktop that will open the software from the server.
   
8. Right click on the shortcut Icon on the Windows desktop and choose "Properties". The "Target" should point to the executable file on the server. (It will look similar to "\\server\DMPRO\dmproqb.EXE") The "Start In" should point to the folder that the executable file is stored in. (It will look similar to \\server\DMPRO")
   
9. The Workstation Install is complete.
   

Troubleshooting:
If you have any problems opening the software check the following:

1. Is the shortcut set up properly?
   - Right click on the shortcut Icon on the Windows desktop and choose "Properties"
   - The "Target" should point to the executable file on the server. (It will look similar to "\\server\DMPRO.dmproqb.EXE")
   - The "Start In" should point to the folder that the executable file is stored in. (It will look similar to "\\server\DMPRO")
   
2. Is the data path set up correctly on the server?
   - Open the software while sitting at the actual server. Open the Company information screen from under the Maintain Menu.
   - The Data Path should be the UNC. A UNC path is accessible by all workstations on the office network. If it is not, then change it to be the UNC path. The UNC is the "Universal Naming Convention" which will be in the following format "\\server\Data\DMPRO\sherdata\"
   
3. Is the software in demo mode, and says "Demonstration Version"?
   - It will install in demo mode by design. Enter your registration code under the file menu.
   
4. Are you getting an error when opening the software that has QBFC anywhere in it?
   - Install the latest QuickBooks Interface from our Web site.
   

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How do I install the software on my computer?

You can do a full install of the software on the server by clicking on this link. This is what would be on the installation disk.

www.sherware.com/download/setupqb.exe
Password = OSU_BUCKEYES

You can do a workstation install on each computer that will be accessing the data by clicking on this link from each workstation.

www.sherware.com/download/client.exe
No password needed

Full Install
A full install will install everything. This includes the runtime libraries needed to run the software and the actual software itself.

To perform a full install:

1. Click on the Full install link above.
   - The installation program should start automatically.
   
2. When prompted for the drive and directory path on which to install the software, we recommend using the default directory (C:\DMPRO, AMPRO or DMIE, depending on your software product) if you are only installing the software on a single computer. You may type a new drive and directory path if you prefer a different location. - If you are installing onto a server you will need to change the path unless you are sitting at the actual server. Installing the software in the default directory is recommended, for ease of any required technical support.
   
3. Log on to www.sherware.com with the username and password you were provided to update the install to the latest version of the software. Make sure the software is closed when you so this.
   
4. Start the software by clicking on the icon on the desktop.
   
5. The software will be in demonstration mode after installed. Enter the registration code you were provided under the File menu by choosing "Change Registration Code."
   
6. The software is now fully installed.
   

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