Can you run the database from a network drive?
Yes. You can place the database file on a network drive. Scrip Pro must be installed and run from the C: (hard drive) of the PC you are working on. When you launch the software and the 'Open Database' screen appears, simply Browse to the database file on the network. Only one person (PC) can ...
- How and where do I backup my database?
Go to 'File - Backup Database' within the software. You will be prompted to name and save the backup to any location you desire. It is highly recommended that you backup to a flash drive, a network drive, a CD, or just get it out of your PC using some other method. This will safeguard against ...
- How do I create a new database to start entering my data?
When you are ready to start entering real data, simply click on the "New" button on the 'Open Database' screen (File - Open Database). You will be prompted to name the database and you can place the database in any location you desire. The new database will be blank, so you can start entering ...
- How do I purge records to start a new scrip program year?
To purge records and start a new program year: Your first step is to backup the database (File - Backup Database). You may call the backup whatever you want (like 'scrip2009-2010.db') and save it wherever you want. It is advisable to eventually archive this backup onto a flash drive, CD or n ...
- How do I transfer the database to another computer?
To transfer the database file, first go to the location of your database. If you are not sure where your database is located, look at the path name in the Open Database screen you see when you launch your software. Once there, you can transfer the file a number of ways. You can burn it to a C ...
- I cannot get into my database. What should I do?
First, make sure that your database is still at the location listed under 'Last Accessed Database' in the 'Open Database' screen. Click the 'Browse' button to locate and open your database file. (Note that you cannot open your database by simply double-clicking on it. You must launch Scrip P ...
