ExportPro/TradingPro/ExportLite

Upgrade - Single User

TradingPro, ExportPro, ExportLite Version 1.92

[These instructions are also found in the readme folder on the upgrade CD]

INSTRUCTIONS TO UPGRADE EXISTING SINGLE USER ‘STANDALONE’ PC INSTALLATIONS for Windows 95/98/2000 (for Windows 3.x installations please contact our Support Centre)

THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS.

FOR CONVERSION OF SINGLE USER SYSTEMS TO MULTI-USER PLEASE CONTACT OUR SUPPORT CENTRE.

FOR CONVERSION OR UPGRADE OF VERSIONS OF THE SYSTEM PRIOR TO 1.70 PLEASE CONTACT OUR SUPPORT CENTRE.

ALL UPGRADES ARE SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS DICTATED BY THE REGISTERED LICENCE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY USING EXPORTPRO, EXPORTLITE OR TRADINGPRO.

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BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS INSTALLATION PLEASE MAKE FULL COPIES OF ALL EXPORTPRO FILES AND DIRECTORIES ON THE PC WORKSTATIONS – ExportPro Limited take no responsibility for loss of data due to lack of sufficient backup procedures by the customer.

ExportPro Ltd advise the single or ‘standalone’ user to store their \data and \db folders in a separate location on their local drive and ensure that these folders are backed up regularly as required. This removes the necessity to restore the folders from a backup after a software upgrade. However if this not possible, then you MUST restore your \data and \db folders to their original locations after upgrading.

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WHEN USING THIS PROCEDURE DO NOT IGNORE UNEXPECTED OR IN FACT ANY ERROR MESSAGE OR ABNORMALITY IN THE FUNCTION OF THE UPGRADE PROCESS.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED AS A GENERAL GUIDE FOR USE BY I.T. STAFF OR COMPETENT COMPUTER LITERATE USERS WHO HAVE AUTHORITY TO UPDATE THEIR PC SYSTEMS.

EXPORTPRO LIMITED TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR PROBLEMS

CAUSED BY LACK OF APPROPRIATE EXPERTISE OF THE USERS APPOINTED INSTALLER.

VISITS TO USER SITES OR EXTENSIVE WORK BY EXPORTPRO SUPPORT STAFF

TO FIX USER INSTALLED SYSTEM UPGRADES ARE A CHARGEABLE ITEM.

IF YOU DO NOT FEEL CONFIDENT ABOUT SELF INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM UPGRADES

PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01904 750414 OR EMAIL support@export-pro.com

WE WILL BE HAPPY TO QUOTE YOU FOR AN ON-SITE VISIT TO PERFORM THE UPGRADE AND RECONFIGURE YOUR SYSTEM.

Please find below the instructions on how to prepare for upgrading the ExportPro program on your PC only (where there is no file server available or necessary for your export system needs).

This procedure is essential to smooth the path of future upgrades.

Create a Directory called \EXPRO on your local drive.

Under the new \EXPRO directory, create the following sub directories:

Install , Data , Db , Working , Export , Logos , Inifiles

Copy the contents of the upgrade CD into the new \Install directory.

Move the following files:

EXY2K.exe, Ar40eng(1).exe, exmaint.exe and Iniedit.exe from the CD into the new EXPRO\Export directory.

Also perform the following additional transfers.

From your existing ExportPro directory, to the new directory, copy:

All '. lan’ files from (for e.g.) C:\Export to the new EXPRO\Export directory.

(This ensures that any alternative document field headings or language files are available, post upgrade)

All '.lyt', '.itm', '.sq*' and '.plc' files plus Company.dtl from (for e.g.) C:\export\working to the new EXPRO\Working directory.

(This ensures that all specially configured document layouts and reports are available, post upgrade. Company.dtl will hold all the address and company password details)

Expopro.ini from C:\windows to the new EXPRO\Inifiles directory.

If you are upgrading from a version 1.70 (any variation) or before please contact our Support Centre before doing this.

(This file contains all the print settings and other system parameters)

Security Password options and an extra database option to allow alternative language or technical descriptions of products are also available to existing supported users if required.

Please contact our Support Centre for details.

Please find below the instructions on how to upgrade a PC Workstation (or install the ExportPro software on a new PC):

Click on the start button and select run

Select browse

Find the new export directory \EXPRO on your local drive

Select the sub directory Install

Select file Setup.exe - click OK This may be in a Subdirectory.....EL95CD/EP95CD or TP95CD

Run ExportPro setup.exe program

Accept the defaults as they appear by clicking on Next

The following message then appears: "Would you like to set up ExportPro in a new program group?" Click on Yes

When "ExportPro set up complete" is displayed, click on OK

A dialogue box will appear onscreen containing the ExportPro icon

Copy the icon to the Windows Desktop if required.

Close the dialogue box and then the setup program by clicking on 'OK'

From the new 'expro' directory, copy the contents of Expro\working to (e.g.) C:\export\working

From the new 'expro' directory, copy the contents of Expro\export to (e.g.) C:\export

From the new 'expro' directory, copy the contents of Expro\inifiles to C:\windows

Find the file EXY2K.exe in C:\export and double click on it to execute - you should get the message "Update OK".

Additional checks:

Check your Windows System Directory for the following files: MSABC200.DLL MSAJT200.DLL & MSAJU200.DLL

If they are not present copy these 3 files from C:\export to the C:\windows\system directory.

If any are present check the version numbers and compare with the same files in C:\export.

If the version numbers are different contact our Support Centre.

Completion of install/upgrade:

Double click on the ExportPro icon

The opening screen should come up with the Registration Spreadsheet showing companies address details at the bottom of the screen

Change the User Name on the Registration Spreadsheet if necessary, by clicking on 'Update', retyping the name and position details, then clicking on 'SAVE'

Go into the program in the usual way

Click on the database button on the main menu

A box will appear saying "cannot find the database, if this is the first time, please click on OK"

Click on OK

The database should then connect to the program

Repeat this exercise for Enquiry Management and Order Management on the menu.

INTERFACE OPTION FOR EXPORTPRO: Once the upgrade has been completed successfully, users who have an interface with their existing system may need to restore their interface files. Copy exinter.exe and vbio.vbx from backup source, into C:/EXPORT.

Check that the program functions properly, if you have any problems, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Year2K settings - Manual Setting Instructions - If EXY2K.exe is not suitable

Open C:\WINDOWS\WIN.INI file in any text editor, such as Notepad.

(If you did not install Windows to the default folder, replace C:\WINDOWS with the folder that you did install Windows into)

Scroll down to the end of the WIN.INI file, then type the following lines at the end of the WIN.INI file:

[Microsoft Access 2.0]

TwoDigitYearMax=2029

Save the changes, and then close the WIN.INI file.

PLEASE DESTROY OR RECYCLE ALL PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF THE INSTALL CDROM OR FLOPPIES

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Last modified: June 22, 2006