Hi Gang,

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It sounds like there will be quite a few new groups using the network version of the Field Day software this year.? The new messaging features for the network log have generated some questions.? The following are responses to questions that I have received frequently over the last few weeks, and I'm listing them here as pointers:

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-? For the messaging features to work properly, the?computer hosting?the log file should not route through the network.? The client's path must route through the network and begin with \\ (the \\ tells the software that it is a client and which PC to connect to as the server).? For example, the server's path might be:?C:\FD\FDLog.mdb?and each of the client's paths would be: \\Develop\C\FD\FDLog.mdb (assuming the PC hosting the file was Develop).

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- Last year's version of the software was 1.7?and the?default log file name was log.mdb.? A new file format was created for the later versions.? You must use FDLog.mdb with the newer versions after 1.8 since additional fields were added to the file.? Also, don't try to use last year's software with this year's log file.

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- Because some versions of Windows can be particular about accessing files in the c:\program files directory via the network, it is best to create a separate directory outside of program files on the PC hosting the log file such as c:\FD.

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- With versions prior to 2.1 with the messaging features disabled, if the user clicked Setup from the main form the program would return an error and close.? This glitch was corrected in version 2.1.? In case you are wondering, a summary of all the upgrades to the program are listed on the Field Day page at .

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-? Don't wait until Saturday morning to install and test out the software?on your network!? If you haven't already done so, get the PCs together one night this week, hook them up and make sure that each PC is able to access and update the common data file.? Problems solved very easily in a relaxed atmosphere can seem insurmountable when the clock is ticking.? Based on the e-mail I'm receiving it sounds like most of you have already checked everything out.

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-? Kim and I will be operating 1E from our house, so you can e-mail us with any last minute questions, even during the event.

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-? Have fun, and we hope to work you!

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As always, thanks for your kind words, comments and spreading the word about our software.? I really appreciate it.

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