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Readerware 2.983 is now shipping. Windows Vista support, improved web
search features, ISBN-13 and Backup enhancements.
Plus, FAQ "How to set default values for auto-catalog".
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Readerware 2.983 Now Shipping
Release 2.983 is now available for all products (Readerware,
ReaderwareAW
and ReaderwareVW), and all platforms, (Windows, Mac OS X and Linux). A
full
list of the changes included in 2.983 is available online:
Readerware
2.983
changes
Some of the highlights in 2.983.
Support for Windows Vista.
The Web Search menu items now use the current selection to preload
the search fields. This makes it easier to look up the current item at
any site for updates, "more like this" functionality etc.
New backup option to create multiple dated backups.
Added drag and drop support for CD Universe audio and video sites.
Upgrade policy
Most
of you
know this by now, Readerware 2.983 is a free upgrade. All
2.x upgrades are free.
You can always download the latest 2.x release for free. If you ever
want
the latest version on CD, you can order it from the web site for $12.
Readerware
CD
Windows
Vista™ Support
Readerware
2.983 resolves a couple of issues running under Windows Vista. Vista
users should download the full version rather than the upgrade version.
This is because there are changes in both Readerware and Java needed to
support Vista.
Microsoft made a number of changes in Vista to improve overall
security of the operating system. There is one change in particular
that Vista users should be aware of. Any files you store in C:\Program
Files are automatically relocated by the operating system. Only
programs can be stored in C:\Program Files. Because the files are
silently relocated by the operating system everything looks as though
it worked but your files are not where you think they are.
All new Readerware installations will store databases, backup files
etc. in your Documents folder. You can of course store these elsewhere
if you want.
If you are upgrading your system to Windows Vista the locations of
existing Readerware files are not changed. When you backup your
database check the location and if you are currently storing your
backups in C:\Program Files click on the Browse button and select a new
location.
If you currently have your database in C:\Program Files you can use
backup and restore to relocate it.
Windows
Full Install
New
Backup Option
This
release adds a new backup option. Readerware will now add a date stamp
to your backup file name. For example if you backup to a file called
"Books.zip", Readerware may create the file as "Books 2007-03-19.zip".
This means that Readerware now automatically creates multiple backup
files. Just by looking at the filename you know which is the latest
backup and you can easily restore your database to any point in time.
This is done automatically so you can just click your way through the
backup wizard to create a new backup at exit or at any time by
selecting the File->Backup Database menu item.
You can turn this option off and create your own filenames if you
prefer. But give this new option a try, it makes your database that
much more secure. Remember also to save your backup files to CD or
another hard drive, hard drives do fail.
One question that comes up every now and again is how do you get your
data back if disaster
strikes? The other side to a backup is a restore, these two functions
go together. If disaster strikes and you need to recover your database
start Readerware and select File->Restore Database. This takes a
backup file and creates a new database from it. Then you select
File->Open Database to open your new database and your data is back.
FAQ: How can I
enter
location
during auto-catalog?
You are using auto-catalog and you
want
to specify some additional information on your items as you catalog
them.
For example, Location.
There are a couple of easy ways to do this in Readerware. If you are
cataloging
books by location, you want to break each location up into a separate
auto-catalog
run. Each shelf or each box should be run through auto-catalog
separately.
So how do you set the location? There are two ways, you can use
preferences
to set the default location before running auto-catalog or you can use
the
replace wizard once the books have been cataloged.
Web Import Preferences
Select the Preferences menu item, Web Import tab. You can enter default
values
for a number of fields including location. You can add a new location,
just
as you would normally using the popup menu or select from the list. Now
all
items you catalog will have the location set. To do the next location,
change
preferences and run auto-catalog.
Replace Wizard
When Readerware auto-catalog completes, all the items just added are
displayed.
Select Edit->Replace from the Readerware menu to launch the replace
wizard.
Check the "Current Search Results" option on the item selection page
and
continue through the wizard selecting the location field and the value.
The
new books will then be updated with the location specified.
You can use both these techniques to set default values for a group of
items.
They are appropriate when you can group items into separate
auto-catalog
runs and want to assign the same value to all the items.
Site
news
You
can now drag and drop both music and video from CD Universe.
BIBSYS in Norway recently moved, Readerware now
works with their new site.
CD Universe -
Music
CD Universe
- Video
BIBSYS
Readerware support
There is nothing more important than answering your questions. You can
always e-mail support@readerware.com and expect a reply in a couple of
hours. 24 hours maximum. Unfortunately e-mail communications are not as
reliable as they once were. Spam and the various schemes people have
dreamed up to combat spam are interfering with normal e-mail
communications.
If you have not received a response to your support request within 24
hours, something has gone wrong.
- Check any Spam or message filters, the response may be there.
- Check with your ISP or system administrator. Sites are
implementing various defense
mechanisms which often block legitimate e-mail.
- If you are using a challenge system, please check to see if your
response is being held. I do try and respond to challenge e-mail, but
it can mean your response is delayed.
- If you are using AOL, check your Mail
Controls.
If you have not received a response within 24 hours, don't wait any
longer, send a follow up e-mail or post to the Readerware Forums. If
possible try and include an
alternate e-mail address. I will re-send your answer from another
e-mail server to all addresses you specify.
Obviously Spam is a real problem. But it is important to
realize that none of the defense mechanisms are anywhere near 100%
accurate. There is nothing more frustrating for you than feeling
ignored, you aren't being ignored. Every e-mail you send is answered
promptly. From this end there is nothing more frustrating than taking
the time to create a reply that is never seen then getting a "why
aren't you responding" e-mail a couple of days later.
All support e-mail is answered within 24 hours, if you don't get that
response, check your anti-spam measures and try again.
Thanks.
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Your feedback is always welcome and does make a difference. Please send
in your comments. E-Mail support@readerware.com.
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