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Q. I am just getting started with Progression. How do I log in?
A. First you have to select a database you wish to open. Use the 'Browse' button to select a database.
The user name is 'Administrator' and the default password is 'Progression' (these _are_ case sensitive). Enter these into
the appropriate boxes and click the 'OK' button.
Q. Does Progression work on a network?
A. Yes, Progression is networkable. Currently, for the Windows version we recommend networking on a Local Area Network (LAN).
Progression Toolbox for the Web is capable of running over a modem.
Q. How do I install Progression to a network?
A. The following steps are necessary. (this applies to the Windows version)
At this point the Progression program files and default databases are installed to the network where all
of your clients can access them.
Q. Do I need to install Progression on all of my client machines?
A. The answer is technically no, but it really depends on how your machines are configured. If you
have installed a lot of current software, chances are that your machines will already have the necessary
dll's to run correctly. If you are unsure, try running Progression. If it crashes when it starts up
you'll need to run the setup program.
Q. How do I upgrade from Progression Toolbox 5.0
to Progression Toolbox 6.0?
A. Follow the directions in the updating guide.
Q. How do I upgrade from Progression Toolbox 4.0
to Progression Toolbox 5.0?
A. Follow the directions in the updating guide.
Q. How do I upgrade from Progression Toolbox 3.0
to Progression Toolbox 4.0?
A. Follow the directions in the updating guide.
Q. How do I upgrade from Progression Toolbox 2.0
to Progression Toolbox 3.0?
A. Follow the directions in the updating guide.
Q. How do I upgrade from Progression Report Card Assistant 1.1
to Progression Toolbox 3.0?
A. Follow the directions in the updating guide.
Q. How do I tell what version of Progression I am running?
A. If you are using the Windows version, click on the 'Help' menu, and select the
'About Progression...' menu item. The version is displayed in the lower right hand corner
of the screen. If you are using the Macintosh version, click on the Progression
program in the Finder. Click on the Finder's 'File' menu, and select the 'Get Info...'
menu item. The version information will be displayed (On OS8 this will be on the
'General Information' screen.
Q. How do I create databases on Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 for use with Progression?
A. Take the following steps:
More complete directions can be found in the Reference Manual.
Q. How do I set up ODBC DSNs (Data Source Names) for use with Progression?
A. The easiest way to do this is to set up one machine with the correct DSN information and then
to use the Windows registry editor to export the information. The ODBC DSN information can be
found at: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ODBC\ODBC.INI. This registry file can then be
applied to your client machines using a boot or startup script. More complete directions can be
found in the Reference Manual.
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