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FAQ For Users Wishing to Switch to Networking Version

Thursday, March 20, 2008
Posted in: AcuBase and Trigram Stuff

What follows are a few common questions about upgrading from the single-user to network version of AcuBase... 
Q:
First, just to be clear that I am getting what I want. With this version one person can be doing billing while another person on a different computer can be using the program and not interfering with the first person yet everything is being saved together.
A: 
Exactly, the program will actually only be installed on the server computer.  The other computer(s) involved will access the program through FileMaker Pro.  This brings us to the following:  all computers involved will need their own copy of FileMaker 8.5 or higher (FileMaker will not let you install on more than one computers).  Of course all computers involved must already be networking with each other.  Users on different stations can enter their own data without interfering with each other.
Q:
Second, when I back up Acubase do I have to backup both computers separately to save all the changes made on both computers?
A:
The server is where Acubase will reside.  This is where you’ll shut down the program and back it up.
Q:
Finally, I originally purchased Acubase when it was the 2003 version, then I made the transition to the current version, and now to the multi-user. Will I pay for this as an upgrade or a new purhase?
A:
If you upgrade when your renewal is due, you will simply pay the networking renewal fee instead of single user ($495) and get enter your networking license in the program.  Once you have FileMaker, we will assist you with the transition of files.

 

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