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works database into word

Posted: 08 Sep 2005 06:51 AM PDT

Thanks Ken.. I will try these.. probably the .csv file first......


"Ken" <ne> wrote in message
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Sync Works 8 spreadsheet formats

Posted: 08 Sep 2005 06:33 AM PDT


"Michael Santovec" <net> wrote in message
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I'm having the same problem getting Works Spreadsheets saved in Excel format
to be opened by Pocket Excel after conversion. I wrote up the problem in
another thread.

My Works 8 list three Excel formats in the Save As dialog box:
Excel 4
Excel 5
Excel 97-2000

Excel 4 format does not convert to the Pocket PC and you get an error message
saying that format is not supported. Excel 5 and Excel 97-2000 do get copied
to the PPC but they cannot be opened by Pocket Excel. My prior post follows:

"Michael C Finn" <att.net> wrote in message
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Merge Databases???

Posted: 07 Sep 2005 07:57 AM PDT

Kevin,
Thanks for answering my question. I'll give your idea a try tomorrow.

David

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"Kevin James - MSMVP Works" <org> wrote in message
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Preparing Envelopes in Works 8

Posted: 06 Sep 2005 09:17 AM PDT

Thanks,

It looks as if they dropped that one. Strange decision. It was a friend who
had the problem, I'll stick with 2001!!!

Ray


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Sync Works 2005 with Pocket PC 2003

Posted: 06 Sep 2005 07:05 AM PDT

Michael C Finn wrote: 

I've also noticed that after saving a Works 8 spreadsheet in excel 97
format, that excel won't open the document without complaining either.
Does anyone know if there is a fix for this?

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WORKS SETUP

Posted: 06 Sep 2005 06:21 AM PDT

Hi Mary,

You might try following the steps for using the CleanUp Utility prior to
msconfig clean boot install.

Also at the bottom of that webpage there is reference to a couple of
Microsoft Knowledge base articles you might want to look at.

If you have a second DVD or CD drive you might try installing from there.

Ken

"Mary C." <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Ken:
|
| Thank you. However, I followed all the instructions and disables and hid
| all Microsoft products and did the install. It looked like it worked but
it
| didn't install the Works database which is what I am looking for. Also,
| tried again and even when I disable all and restart computer I get the
| message about the sysconfig did being normal and I say do not tell me
again,
| but it comes back with Microsoft products showing even though I went
through
| all this.
|
| Is there something else I am missing. I did follow all the procedures on
| the web site you gave me. I would appreciate anymore assistance.
|
| Thank you.
|
| Mary C.
|
| "Ken" wrote:
|
| >
| > http://support.gateway.com/s/SOFTWARE/MICROSOF/sHARED/7513181faq24.shtml
| >
| > Hi Mary,
| >
| > The above webpage (near the bottom) has info using MSConfig to Clean
boot
| > the computer prior to install of Microsoft Works software..
| >
| > Ken
| >
| > "Mary C." <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:com...
| > | WHen I try to install WORKS I get message "Setup encountered a problem
| > during
| > | installation. You might have a virus scanner or other priece of
software
| > | running in background."
| > |
| > | I have tried to exit all virus and spy applications. I even restarted
| > with
| > | specific in msconfig. I went to task manager and saw a lot of
processes
| > | running but don't know which ones to exit. I do not know what else I
can
| > | exit.
| > |
| > | Appreciate any help.
| > |
| > | Thank you.
| > |
| > | Mary C.
| >
| >
| >
| >

Need Help With Microsoft Works 2000

Posted: 05 Sep 2005 05:35 PM PDT

No that didn't help. I did do both suggestions........ I am thinking now I
just probably need to uninstall & reinstall works thanks for your input.

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"Jim Macklin" <p51mustang[threeX12]@xxxhotmail.calm> wrote in message
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Entry point not found error

Posted: 05 Sep 2005 12:21 PM PDT

Yes sp2 is installed
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"EvilGeekGirl" wrote:
 

Administrator

Posted: 04 Sep 2005 12:31 PM PDT

Check your account type by opening the control panel/user
accounts. The rest of the instructions you need are in the
Microsoft article I linked for you MSKB 308421.


Most likely the CD-RW drive is "owned" by the default
administrator account which is the hidden account. But also
your user account is also an administrator level account
because most user accounts are setup by default as an
administrator account.


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some support
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"bobe" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Jim:
| Again thanks for your response. I have XP home edition.
Note it states
| that I must be logged in with an account that has
administrative credentials.
| - can you tell me how to do this? Where do I log in? I'm
obviously just not
| knowledgeable enough to understand all this. Thanks.
| --
| Bobe
|
|
| "Jim Macklin" wrote:
|
| > If you are using a "limited account" for your daily use,
| > rather than an "administrator account" the CD-RW drive
may
| > be "owned" by another account. Depending on whether you
| > have XP Home or Pro, the exact method used to "take
| > ownership" varies.
| > see http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
| >
| >
| >
| > --
| > The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
| > But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| > some support
| > http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm
| >
| >
| >
| > "bobe" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| >
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| > | Jim:
| > | I have XP.
| > | --
| > | Bobe
| > |
| > |
| > | "Jim Macklin" wrote:
| > |
| > | > Are you using WORKS with WINDOWS XP operating
system?
| > | >
| > | >
| > | > --
| > | > The people think the Constitution protects their
rights;
| > | > But government sees it as an obstacle to be
overcome.
| > | > some support
| > | > http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm
| > | >
| > | >
| > | >
| > | > "bobe" <microsoft.com> wrote in
message
| > | >
| >
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| > | > |I have saved various files to a rewritable disc.
When
| > I
| > | > add additional data
| > | > | to the file and then try to save it to the disc, I
get
| > a
| > | > notice "You do not
| > | > | have permission to save in this directory. See
| > | > administrator to obtain
| > | > | permission"
| > | > |
| > | > | How do I go about doing that? Thank you.
| > | > | --
| > | > | Bobe
| > | >
| > | >
| > | >
| >
| >
| >

WORKS 4.5a and memory

Posted: 04 Sep 2005 11:19 AM PDT

Thanks Mel,
Interesting.

Best Regards
Rodney





| Rodney:
|
| Works 7.0 does it also.
|
| Mel
| "Rodney" <com.au> wrote in message
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| >
| > Just as a FYI
| > I have had 512 Kb ram for years and still
| > get your "unable to undo" warning in spreadsheets
| > and databases.
| > I have never met with any problems, however it does promote one
| > to have a good backup system in place.
| >
| > I recently added a new Epson Perfection Scanner
| > with Seiko software and it often defaults through "lack of memory"
| > I am tending towards poor programming in the software, bearing in
| > mind 4.5a is rather long in the tooth.
| >
| > With my major database, to maniipulate records above 18,000
| > i find I keep one template with all relevent formula, and another
| > identical
| > that does not hold any formula at all, so in effect I am working with
| > a text database and manipulation of large amounts of data is easier.
| >
| >
| > gov
| >
| >
| >
| >
| >
| > "MB_" <invalid.net> wrote in message
| > news:#phx.gbl...
| > | Interesting.
| > |
| > | I often clear my temp folder. The easy way is to do Start/Run/%temp%
| > |
| > | That goes to it. Highlight the files and delete.
| > |
| > | BUT, that still doesn't answer my WORKS question. Deleting the temp
| > files
| > | does not help. Does WORKS just not use the extra RAM I installed??
| > |
| > | Mel
| > |
| > |
| > | "Kevin James - MSMVP Works" <org> wrote in message
| > | news:phx.gbl...
| > | > Hi MB,
| > | >
| > | > Perhaps this article helps to explain the benefit of 'more memory':
| > | >
| > | > http://www.memorystock.com/memory-faq.html
| > | >
| > | > Frequently clear the Windows\Temp folder of any unnecessary files.
| > | >
| > | > http://www.pcnineoneone.com/howto/drvcln1.html.
| > | >
| > | > HTH,
| > | > --
| > | > Kevin James.
| > | > Tua'r Goleuni
| > | > Microsoft MVP (Works) 1999-2005
| > | > Works KB Links: http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/WorksFAQ.htm
| > | >
| > | >
| > | >
| > | >
| > | >
| > | > "MB_" <invalid.net> wrote in message
| > | > news:phx.gbl...
| > | > | Ok, I've upgraded my Dell Dim 2400 computer from 256 MB to 512 MB.
| > I
| > | > have
| > | > | two elementary questions (the first is not really a WORKS query but
| > | > maybe
| > | > | some of you can still answer it)
| > | > |
| > | > | 1) How will I see the improvement? I got it because from time to
| > time my
| > | > | disk drive starts and then it slows everything down. I suspect it is
| > due
| > | > to
| > | > | indexing and other housekeeping items. I use Ad-Aware and anti-virus
| > | > s-ware,
| > | > | so as I said I think it is due to some other tasks. I'm assuming the
| > | > extra
| > | > | memory will reduce the need for swap files. But what other
| > improvement
| > | > | should I see (I don't use heavy media stuff).
| > | > |
| > | > | 2) I have a fairly large WORKS spreadsheet. As it got larger, when I
| > | > copy
| > | > | cells, I always get the message to the effect that due to limited
| > memory
| > | > I
| > | > | cannot use the Undo command for that process. That's no problem
| > since I
| > | > can
| > | > | undo it anyway without using that command. I thought maybe the added
| > | > memory
| > | > | might eliminate that message. It does not. Is it just that WORKS
| > itself
| > | > can
| > | > | only access a certain amount of memory? I use WORKS 4.5.
| > | > |
| > | > | Mel
| > | > |
| > | > |
| > | >
| > | >
| > |
| > |
| >
| >
|
|

Works Collections: How can the Souce Location be changed for Item

Posted: 03 Sep 2005 10:21 AM PDT

Hi DS,

Perhaps, for images

Open a Works Database

Create two fields, 'Image' and 'Description'.

Go to List View

Open Portfolio

Choose the collection you wish to reference.

Drag the image(s) to the 'Image field in the database.

Enter a description in the Description field.

Continue with as many collections and images as you wish.

Add whatever fields you require to 'index' the records

Go to Form Design view and resize the 'Image' field.

Thereafter, use the database to search for particular images.

Whilst there are currently no upgrades for recent versions of
Works, they are upgrade eligible for Office 2003, if required.
http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/howtobuy/professional.mspx

This is what Microsoft says regarding 'suggestions and feedback' :
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suggestions.aspx?AssetID=FX010909711033&Rating=1&T ype=0&ctt=98

HTH,
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Kevin James.
Tua'r Goleuni
Microsoft MVP (Works) 1999-2005
Works KB Links: http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/WorksFAQ.htm





"DS" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Hi Kevin,
|
| Creating desktop shortcut(s) is useful suggestion.
|
| About 2. , it is about Search from within Microsoft Works Portfolio
| Gallery. Within the Gallery, we already have Copy/Cut/Delete/.. options
and
| additional MS Search option for different Collections/Items would help if we
| had lots of Collections/Items.
| Since the Works Database to ODMA is not there (or maybe it can be provided
| as Utility) , is there any way to invoke Collections/Items from Works
| Database i.e row of Works Database being connected to
Collection/Collections.
|
|
| I have checked the Updates sites, it seems like there is no upgrade path for
| later versions.
|
| Does MS gives candies & choclates for any Product Development request if
| they consider it useful.
|
| Thank You for your reply.
|
| Regards,
|
| DS
|

hp printer

Posted: 01 Sep 2005 01:09 PM PDT

Yes the printer shows up, but if you ask to do a printer set up works reports
it cant find the printer, after running the printer set up program all is
fine unless you restart the pc then you're back to the same problem!, very
frustrating.

"Michael Santovec" wrote:
 

install Works error 1305

Posted: 31 Aug 2005 08:42 PM PDT

Thanks Kevin, I'll give that a try.

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"Kevin James - MSMVP Works" wrote:
 

Not enough memory error

Posted: 31 Aug 2005 05:56 AM PDT

No, don't have Norton. Thanks anyway.

"DavidF" wrote:
 

prevent duplicate records

Posted: 31 Aug 2005 02:06 AM PDT

Hi Raymondo,

Thanks to Ken for locating Rodney's solution that utilises the report
SUMMARY features of a Works database.

By GROUPing entries, by the chosen concatenated (chained) fields
of Last Name and Address, the report effectively COUNTs the
number of instances of each unique record entry.

A record GROUP with COUNT value of more than 1 is duplicated.

However, care must be taken when using this method to ensure that
SORTing and GROUPing is applied to the concatenated field and
not the original field.

For instance, if a concatenation had been fomed to identify uniqueness
from using a field that contains the date of birth (STRINGed), then
individual family members, occupants of the same premises would
be classed as 'duplicates'.

The concatenation operator in Works is the ampersand character &
Therefore to concatenate two fields say, 'LastName' and 'Address',
into one 'Identity' field, we could use the following formula in a field
named 'Identity.

=LastName & Address

Of course, you may require a more specific concatenation to provide
true uniqueness.

A concatenation formed with FirstName, Initial, LastName & Address
will generally allow individual family members to be identified, though
this could not be guaranteed. Using the date of birth also would allow
parents and children who share same names to be identified separately.

Numbers, such as dates and times must be converted to text before
they can be concatenated.

For the example above, to include birthday in the concatenation, we
could use:

=LastName & Address&STRING(Birthday,0)

HTH,
--
Kevin James.
Tua'r Goleuni
Microsoft MVP (Works) 1999-2005
Works KB Links: http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/WorksFAQ.htm





"Raymondo" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Thank you Kevin - seems like option B) is the answer I am looking for but.
as
| a Works newby, can you explain more simply how to do this? Thanks in
| anticipation...
|
| "Kevin James - MSMVP Works" wrote:
|
| > Hi Raymondo,
| >
| > There are a number of ways to do this, depends on the method
| > of record input. Here are two suggestions:
| >
| > a). Sort your records and visually inspect before entry.
| >
| > b). Enter/Import records.
| > Create a new 'Flag' field that checks if previous record is
same.
| > IF same THEN flag ELSE create new flagitem to be checked
| > by next record.
| >
| > c). Perhaps export data to a Works spreadsheet and check there
| > for duplicates.
| >
| > HTH,
| > --
| > Kevin James.
| > Tua'r Goleuni
| > Microsoft MVP (Works) 1999-2005
| > Works KB Links: http://www.btinternet.com/~kevin.james1/WorksFAQ.htm
| >
| >
| >
| >
| >
| > "Raymondo" <microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:com...
| > | Is it possible to prevent imput of duplicate records into a mailing
list?
| > |
| > | Failing that, is there an easy way to indentify and remove duplicate
| > records/
| > |
| > | Thanks for any help. raymondo
| >
| >
| >