FLIGHTQUOTE 2.1 NETWORK SUPPORT FlightQuote 2.1 is suitable to run over a network where several workstations share the same database. Due to the limitations and performance restrictions of the (MS Access) jet database engine it is recommended that no more then 6 to 8 users access the database simultaniously. As is the case in any database setup where multiple users share the same data, problems can occur when 2 or more users try to modify (change) the same data at the same time. In order to avoid these problems, FlightQuote takes the precaution that only one user can change (modify) the following data at any time: - Open a Quote (change a saved quote) - Modify Airport - Modify Aircraft - Modify FBO - Modify Customer & Contacts If a second user tries to modify/change the data mentioned above, he or she will see a warning that the data is already in use by another user. All users can still read the data that is being modified by another user (opening the 'Details' screen is still possible). What also mFLIGHTQUOTE 2 NETWORK SUPPORT FlightQuote 2 is suitable to run over a network where several workstations share the same database. Due to the limitations and performance restrictions of the (MS Access) jet database engine it is recommended that no more then 6 to 8 users access the database simultaneously. As is the case in any database setup where multiple users share the same data, problems can occur when 2 or more users try to modify (change) the same data at the same time. In order to avoid these problems, FlightQuote takes the precaution that only one user can change (modify) the following data at any time: · Open a Quote (change a saved quote) · Modify Airport · Modify Aircraft · Modify FBO · Modify Customer & Contacts If a second user tries to modify/change the data mentioned above, he or she will see a warning that the data is already in use by another user. All users can still read the data that is being modified by another user (opening the 'Details' screen is still possible). What also might happen is that a user deletes some data (airport, customer, aircraft, fbo) while another user is using that data in a quote. When this quote is saved, the program will alert the user that some of the data in the quote has been erased from the database. How To Setup FlightQuote 2 In A Network: Every workstation will still need to have FlightQuote 2 installed on it, but without the database. All workstations must use the same FlightQuote 2 version and revision! The database has to be located in a folder on the server. Every user needs to have both read and write access to this folder on the server. During the FlightQuote 2 a dialog screen will ask the user what type of installation is desired: · Stand-Alone Workstation: Installs program files & database on the computer · Network Workstation: Installs program only (FlightQuote2.exe, FlightQuote.ini and many other required files). · Network Database: Only installs the database (FlightQuote2.mdb and FlightQuote2.mdw) To setup the FlightQuote workstations in the network select the 'Network Workstation' installation. To setup the shared database select 'Network Database' installation. How The Program Looks For The Database: Normally the program will look for the database files in the same folder as the FlightQuote2.exe program file. If the database cannot be found there the program will prompt the user with a file open dialog to indicate the location of the database file. This location is then saved in the FlightQuote2.ini file (DBLOCATION property) and used whenever the program is started in the future. If you have created a network setup for FlightQuote as indicated above, the first time the program is started on each workstation the program will prompt you to indicate the location of the database. How To Use An Older Database In A Network: If you want to use an existing database from a stand-alone workstation in a new network setup you need to do the following: · Install the latest FlightQuote 2 update on the workstation, this will make sure the database can be used in a network. · Move the FlightQuote2.mdb and FlightQuote2.mdw files to the shared network location (remove them from the workstation). · Remove the FlightQuote2.cpy file from the workstation (if present). · Install the program (Network workstation install) on the other workstations in the network). Notes: · All workstations must use the same FlightQuote 2 version and revision (2.0 R10 or higher). · All workstations will still need their own unique registration code. FOR QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT PLEASE EMAIL INFO@FLIGHTQUOTE.NET.