----------------------------------- FastTrack Schedule 8.0.8 - Readme.txt AEC Software, Inc. August 2004 ----------------------------------- ----READ ABOUT 8.0.8's NEW FEATURES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS DOCUMENT--- (To print this document, from the File menu choose Print or open it in another word processor.) IMPORTANT: Turn off automatic virus checking and close all applications before installing. *IMPORTANT* FILE FORMAT CHANGE: In an effort to significantly enhance performance and increase stability, a file structure change was required starting in FastTrack Schedule 8.0.5. All FastTrack Schedule 8 files (as well as v7 and v6 files) can be opened in this new update; however, once saved in v8.0.5 or v8.0.6 or v8.0.7 or v8.0.8 you cannot revert to a pre v8.0.5 file format. Thus, if you are exchanging files with other FastTrack Schedule users, they must also be running FastTrack Schedule 8.0.5 or greater. A FastTrack Schedule Update is free to all registered FastTrack Schedule 8 users. To download the FastTrack Schedule Update, go to: http://www.aecsoftware.com/products/desktop/fasttrack/update.asp We recommend that all FastTrack Schedule 8 users update to Version 8.0.8. System Requirements ----------------------------------- To run FastTrack Schedule on a Microsoft Windows operating system, you need: - Computer properly configured and running Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 - Pentium processor or greater - 16 MB or more of random access memory (RAM) - 50 MB or more of available hard disk space - CD-ROM drive or Internet access - Color monitor with 800 x 600 resolution or greater - Mouse supported by your operating system - Printer with extended device mode drivers (made for Windows applications)-- PCL printers require at least 1 MB of memory (optional) To run FastTrack Schedule on a Macintosh computer, you need: - Computer properly configured and running Mac OS 9.1 or greater, or Mac OS X version 10.1.3 or greater - PowerPC processor or greater - 16 MB or more of random access memory (RAM) - 50 MB or more of available hard disk space - CD-ROM drive or Internet access - Color monitor with 800 x 600 resolution or greater - Mouse supported by your operating system - Printer compatible with your Macintosh (optional) Installing ----------------------------------- As with any software installation, turn off automatic virus checking and close all applications before installing. To install FastTrack Schedule 8.0.8 for Windows: >From CD-ROM- 1. Insert the FastTrack Schedule CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Wait for a dialog to appear automatically*. 3. Select the "Install FastTrack Schedule 8" option. 4. Follow the instructions on-screen. 5. For Muti-User enabled environments, such as Windows NT, 2000, and XP: Confirm that the AppData directory within the FastTrack Schedule 8 directory has Read-Write privileges. Consult your network operating system documentation for the specifics of this procedure, as it varies from network to network. [*If the CD Auto Run does not work, do the following: 1. Insert CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. From the Start menu, choose Run. 3. Type "d:\install\disk1\setup.exe" and click OK. (Substitute the letter of your CD-ROM drive, such as "e:\install\disk1\setup"). 4. Follow the instructions on-screen.] 5. For Muti-User enabled environments, such as Windows NT, 2000, and XP: Confirm that the AppData directory within the FastTrack Schedule 8 directory has Read-Write privileges. Consult your network operating system documentation for the specifics of this procedure, as it varies from network to network. To install FastTrack Schedule 8.0.8 for Macintosh: >From CD-ROM- 1. Insert the FastTrack Schedule CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the "Install FastTrack Schedule 8" option. 3. Follow the instructions on-screen. 4. Confirm that the AppData folder within the FastTrack Schedule 8 folder has Read-Write privileges. Consult your network operating system documentation for the specifics of this procedure, as it varies from network to network. Installing on a Network ----------------------------------- To install FastTrack Schedule 8.0.8 for Windows or Macintosh on a Network: 1. Login as the System Administrator (or its equivalent) for your network. 2. Connect to the destination server or Shared Directory/Folder where you wish FastTrack Schedule to be installed. 3. Follow the directions provided above to run the installer. 4. Follow the instructions on screen to navigate to the desired directory and install FastTrack Schedule 8.0.8. Once installation is complete, the network administrator needs to: 1. Enter the Network version Key Code. 2. Set the application to sharable. Consult your network operating system documentation for the specifics of this procedure, as it varies from network to network. 3. Confirm that the AppData directory within the FastTrack Schedule directory has Read-Write privileges. Consult your network operating system documentation for the specifics of this procedure, as it varies from network to network. Demo & Full Application ----------------------------------- When you install FastTrack Schedule 8.0.8, you are installing both the fully enabled application and the Demo version. The demo version is a two (2)-user network version whose only limitation is not allowing you to save schedule files. You can install it on your computer or on a server or shared directory/folder. - If you have purchased the program, enter the Serial # (found on the box, the CD envelope, registration card, or confirmation order email if purchased online from AEC Software) when asked to do so. This will enable all features for FastTrack Schedule 8.0.8. - If you have received the program as a demonstration version, no Serial # will be provided and you should instead type "Demo" when asked to enter the Serial #. This gives you all the power and flexibility of FastTrack Schedule--however, you cannot save schedule files. If after evaluating the demo, you would like to purchase the program, contact our Sales Department at (800) 346-9413 to receive a Serial #. - To convert the Demo version into a fully-enabled program, open the About FastTrack Schedule dialog (located in the Help menu [Windows] or the FastTrack Schedule menu [Macintosh]) and click the "Enable" button. Enter your Serial # in place of the word Demo, click OK, and you now have a fully-enabled copy of FastTrack Schedule. - Each serial number for this product is valid for one (1) platform only. Consult the original packaging or purchase confirmation to learn the platform for which your serial number is licensed. Required Printer & Video Drivers for Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0 ----------------------------------- FastTrack Schedule for Windows was designed as a full 32-bit product for Windows. Many printer manufacturers and video manufacturers need to provide updated drivers for the Windows XP, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0. Some have been more prompt than others in addressing these issues. As this is a worldwide issue, users should check with the manufacturers of their printers and video drivers for these environments. A convenient way to do so is to check the manufacturer's Internet web site for updated drivers, as most manufacturers now make these updated drivers available free of charge. ***Note to Upgrading Windows and Macintosh Users*** -------------------------------------- IMPORTANT FOR WINDOWS: We've made major enhancements to our VBA object model that expose much more of the program's functionality for use in constructing VBA scripts. As a result, it will be necessary to update all VBA scripts written prior to Version 7 of FastTrack Schedule. For FastTrack Schedule 8 and higher, the following objects' methods no longer contain default values: Schedule ActivityCustomField BarCustomField ResourceCustomField SchedView ActivityCustomField BarCustomField RsrcView CustomField As a result, it may be necessary to update VBA scripts containing these objects prior to Version 8. Be aware on Windows or Macintosh that when opening Version 6 or 7 files in Version 8, any existing summary graphs will display in the schedule (even if they were hidden in version 6 or 7). If you do not wish to display the summary graphs in Version 8, hide them by selecting Hide from the context-menu or using the Define Layout dialog. Also, currently Macintosh OS X (pre 10.2) does not support shadow or outline fonts. These fonts will need to be modified before converting files to FastTrack Schedule 8 on Macintosh. Known Conflict for Mac OS 9 Users ----------------------------------- It has been determined that FastTrack Schedule 8 has an extension conflict with Adobe's ATM version 4.6. If you are running ATM 4.6, you may wish to revert to the prior version of ATM, version 4.5.2, as there are no documented conflicts between FastTrack Schedule 8 and this version of ATM. Workarounds include: uninstalling ATM 4.6 and reinstalling ATM 4.5.2, or simply turning off the ATM extension and restarting your computer. To download ATM 4.5.2, please visit Adobe's website: ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/atm/mac/4.x/atm452os9.sit.hqx Adobe has been made aware of this issue. If you have further questions or concerns regarding this matter, please email support@aecsoftware.com. What's New in 8.0.8? ------------------------------- FastTrack Schedule 8.0.8 is a significant maintenance release, focused on addressing some unexpected behavior, fixing bugs, and making enhancements to existing features. New and Enhanced Features: - Expanded Bar Alignment with Text when text is center or bottom Justified. - Enhanced the operation of FastTrack Schedule as an Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) server. [Windows Only] - Enhancement to Data Interchange when importing MPX and Project XML format files. Bug Fixes: - Options sticking in the AutoFit Options Dialog. - Updating of links between bars when changing the link type. - Display for Numbered Weeks Timescale. - Failure to launch on congested network traffic. [Mac Only]. - Crash when trying to print with certain Canon printers. - Miscellaneous errata and bug fixes. A FastTrack Schedule 8.0.8 Update is free to all registered FastTrack Schedule 8 users. To download the FastTrack Schedule 8.0.8 Update, go to: http://www.aecsoftware.com/products/desktop/fasttrack/update.asp We recommend that all FastTrack Schedule 8 users update to Version 8.0.8. [FastTrack Schedule 8.0.8 will open files from Version 6 and higher. If you need to open files prior to Version 6, contact AEC Software Customer Service at 703-450-1980 or service@aecsoftware.com] Contacting AEC Software, Inc. ----------------------------------- Phone Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Eastern Time, USA, M-F - For assistance with the program, call our Technical Support staff at (703) 450-2318. - To fax us information, please use (703) 450-9786. - To visit our web site (for late breaking info, downloadable examples, and free program updates), our address is: http://www.aecsoftware.com - To contact us via e-mail: Sales - sales@aecsoftware.com Technical Support - support@aecsoftware.com Program Comments, Suggestions, & Feedback - feedback@aecsoftware.com Customer Service - service@aecsoftware.com [FTS8.0.8-081004.1] --------------------------------------------- (c) Copyright AEC Software, Inc. 1988-2004