pc/MRP MANUAL CHAPTER 2.1 07/30/98

2.1.1

START UP, pc/MRP for Windows

2.1.1 Hardware Requirements

IBM compatible 486 or higher, minimum of 8 Megs of RAM for Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11. 16 Megs of RAM or higher for Windows 95. 32 Megs of RAM or higher for Windows NT.

2.1.2 Initial Installation, (first time only)

To install pc/MRP for Windows place the pc/MRP for Windows disk one in the A: drive
If you are using Windows 3.1 or 3.11 select Files, click on Run, and enter A:\SETUP
If you are using Windows95/NT 4.0, select Start, click on Run, and enter A:\SETUP
pc/MRP for Windows will prompt you to load the remaining disks when required. Once pc/MRP for Windows has installed itself in a directory named PCMRPW, leave the last installation disk in the floppy drive and click on pc/MRP for Windows icon to start.
Select (Drive A) or (Drive B)
Define a password for future access to the program then enter your password and your company's name, address, phone number and FAX number.
If you are installing a single user version of pc/MRP you are finished with the installation and do not need to follow the instructions listed below.
If you are installing a multi-user version of pc/MRP, exit pc/MRPW andfollow the directions below.
For every workstation, on the network that you want to run pc/MRP create an icon as follows:

Windows 3.1 at workstations

Windows 95 / NT 4.0 at workstations

Click on File
Click on NEW
Click on Program Group Properties
Enter Description "pc/MRP for Windows"
Click of File again
Click on New
Click on Program Item Properties
Enter Description "pc/MRP for Windows"
Command "F:\PCMRPW\PCMRPW.EXE
(assumes F: is network drive)
Enter working directory "F:\PCMRPW"

Start Windows Explorer, expand the Network Neighborhood branch
Expand the entry for the server
Right click on the drive containing pc/MRP
Select the MAP NETWORK DRIVE option
Check the box to RECONNECT AT LOGON
Click on OK, then close Windows Explorer
Right click on the Desktop background
Select NEW, SHORTCUT
Look in the the new drive designation
Expand the PCMRPW folder
Highlight the PCMRPW.EXE file then press the OK button
Press NEXT, then FINISHED

2.1.3 Possible Installation Errors

An "Error writing file" message usually indicates there is not enough room on the hard disk to install all of the files. Your hard disk should have a minimum of 50 meg of free space prior to installing pc/MRP.