Date: Sun, 24 Aug 1997 12:54:28 -0400
From: Dr Martin Price
I have finally received the CD-ROM version of CAF's database, after
ordering before Christmas.
I find that the print option does not work on my version. I get an error
message referring to a printer error and odd lights come on on the printer.
When I print something else, I get a page with the heading of the
Grantseeker page, and then the second print normally. Printing from help
works perfectly.
I can export information to other applications and print from there.
Is this a fault on my copy, or is it happening to everybody?
Martin Price
Martin Price Associates
Consultants to the Voluntary Sector
Ymgynghorwyr ir Sector Gwirfoddol
Tel: +44 (0) 1222 514034 Fax: +44 (0) 1222 514655
Email: Price_Dr_MLR@compuserve.com
37 Cardiff Road, Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 4DH
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Price_Dr_MLR/
Re: CAF Grantseeker CD-ROM
Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 11:24:48 +0100
From: Gerry Beldon
In message
[email]webmaster@merlin.charitynet.org[/email] (Roger Sleet) writes:
> More details on the printing bug in Grantseeker. It appears to only occur
> in Win95 (& NT?), and only where Win95 was done as a clean install, not an
> update from Win3.x. We believe that it is a font selection error.
OK Roger, so what's the fix?
I cannot export anything from the CD, either to printer or any other programme.
The Instal does not appear to have worked as intended, since I do not
have a shortcut from a desktop icon.
So far, I'm very disappointed with this disk, and I am seriously
considering returning it. 150.00 for an on-screen version of the
books is a bit over-the-top.
I'd be very pleased to hear that I'm doing something wrong, or that a
simple fix on my W95 (installed from new) will make this CD what I
hoped it would be - the best fundraising tool since the collecting box!
--
Gerry Beldon
GERRY BELDON INDEPENDENT FUNDRAISING
phone/fax : 0191 251 6720 mobile : 0976 405721
e-mail : [email]gerry.beldon@zetnet.co.uk[/email]
Re: CAF Grantseeker CD-ROM
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 17:07:00 +0000
From: Roger Sleet
More details on the printing bug in Grantseeker. It appears to only occur
in Win95 (& NT?), and only where Win95 was done as a clean install, not an
update from Win3.x. We believe that it is a font selection error.
Roger Sleet - CAF
Re: CAF Grantseeker CD-ROM
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 12:20:00 +0000
From: Roger Sleet
> BTW, what's happened to Charitynet? I can't raise them at all now.
CharityNet is fine. We re launched a new look site on 1st August. There
were a few teething troubles, we lost the system disk on the server the
day of the relaunch, and we're now using a lot of cgi and, as a result,
the machine ran out of memory. Since then (7th August) it's been fine,
and you should be able to get through. If you have any trouble, give me a
ring (Office hours) and I'll try and sort them.
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Roger Sleet IS Technical Consultancy Manager
webmaster@charitynet
"The best Internet site for Charities"
E-Mail:rsleet@caf.charitynet.org +44 (0)1732 520062
Charitynet [url]http://www.charitynet.org[/url]
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Re: CAF Grantseeker CD-ROM
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 11:23:00 +0000
From: Roger Sleet
This is a bug that has now become apparent. It does not occur on all
configurations, and was not reported by any of our testers. There are
currently two know versions of the bug, the first is as presented by
Martin Price. In the second only the header and nothing else is printed.
The developers are currently working on the problem. If anyone would care
to forward more details to me I will get them to the appropriate person.
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Roger Sleet IS Technical Consultancy Manager
webmaster@charitynet
"The best Internet site for Charities"
E-Mail:rsleet@caf.charitynet.org +44 (0)1732 520062
Charitynet [url]http://www.charitynet.org[/url]
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Re: CAF Grantseeker CD-ROM
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 11:22:22 +0100
From: Gerry Beldon
I've had the demo disk, and I ordered my copy by FAX last Friday.
The demo is not startling - nothing more nor less than expected - and
I'll post some views when the full version arrives.
BTW, what's happened to Charitynet? I can't raise them at all now.
Cheers.
Gerry
--
Gerry Beldon
GERRY BELDON INDEPENDENT FUNDRAISING
phone/fax : 0191 251 6720 mobile : 0976 405721
e-mail : [email]gerry.beldon@zetnet.co.uk[/email]
Re: CAF Grantseeker CD-ROM
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 1997 23:12:32 +0100
From: UK Fundraising List Manager
Martin Price mentioned problems with the "CD-ROM version of CAF's database".
We have at least one subscriber from CAF on FundUK, so we might hear from
them. Otherwise I'd be very interested in any other reactions from users to
the Grantseeker now it is available. I'm sure there are other potential
purchasers out there who'd be interested in feedback.
____________________________________________________ Howard Lake
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