• Windows 2000 Professional SP4
• Windows XP Professional SP2 (32 bit or 64 bit)
• Windows Vista (All Versions 32 bit or 64 bit)
• Windows 7 (All Versions 32 bit or 64 bit)
• Windows Server 2000
• Windows Server 2003 (32 bit or 64 bit)
• Windows Server 2008 (32 bit or 64 bit)

Answer: Application was being run from a network drive. Advised customer to install the FUNDamentals Component Registration so that components can be registered locally.

Answer: Absolutely. The only requirement here, is that the program dependencies have been installed on each computer. The program files and database may be exist on a shared network drive, or even a removable storage device such as a flash or usb drive. This is useful for situations in which the laptop computer is used outside of the office or is not connected to a network. This option is only available for Access databases. A separate, but more technically involved solution exists for SQL Server databases.
The NFSMI FUNDamentals and MyFUNDamentals software database locations (Access only) may be changed by simply moving the NFSMI.mdb file from it's current location to any other desired location. (cut and paste) Simply starting the software after moving the database will allow you to browse to the new database location.

Answer: Program must be installed with Administrative privileges. Once installed, user account can be placed back to restricted, however, full access must be granted to the program folder.

Answer: Tutorial found to have been installed by IT Dept. under the Administrator account. Current user did not have sufficient privileges to run tutorial. This issue has been resolved with a new installation that allows the user to set up the tutorial for all users of the computer. On older installations, the Tutorial should be installed under the local user account. NEW! There is a utility available that will register the tutorial component for the current user.

Answer: It was found that the user was entering the district name as username instead of the NFSMI code. Advised to change username through the User Security screen to something easier to remember.

Answer: The answer depends on whether we are dealing with a new installation or an existing installation.

For new installations, the NFSMI FUNDamentals Installer allows for the program files and database to be installed on a network drive or share. The installer also features a Custom Intallation in which the database is not installed. The recommended steps for a new multiple user setup are:

1. Download the full installation on the primary user's workstation.
2. Double-Click the FUNDamentals.exe file to start the installation.
3. Enter the installer password provided by calling (888)228-3120.
4. Proceed through the installation until you reach the first Destination Folder screen.
5. Click the Change Button
6. You may navigate to local and network drives with the 'Look in' drop box or you may type or paste a UNC path to the desired network share.
7. Click the Next Button. The installer will suggest the database location. If this is OK, click Next, otherwise, change the database location in the same manner as you changed the program destination folder.
8. Click the Next Button. Under Setup Type, be sure that Typical is selected, then click Next.
9. Click Finish to exit the installer.
10. For each additional user:
    1. Download the FUNDamentals Component Installation. You may download to a network share, then copy from there.
    2. Double-Click the FUNDComp.exe file to start the installation. This installation contains only program dependencies that are needed on all systems where NFSMI FUNDamentals will be run.
    3. Proceed through the installation until you reach the Destination Folder screen.
    4. Click the Change Button
    5. You may navigate to local and network drives with the 'Look in' drop box or you may type or paste a UNC path to the network folder containing the FUNDamentals program files. (this is the location from step 6 above)
    6. Click the Next button and verify the information.
    7. Click the Next button to finish the installation.
    8. Click Finish to exit the installer.
    9. Double-click the FUNDamentals icon that was created on the user desktop. The program will report a database connection error. At this point, you may navigate to the database and click the Update button.

For existing installations, it is simply a matter of copying the database and program files to the desired network share and changing the shortcuts to point to this new location.

Answer: Set as Payroll/No Sales.

Answer: By definition, the donated commodities expense item covers the value of commodities used, including food purchased with a commodity letter of credit and cash in lieu of commodities. Donated commodities expense should be at least equal to donated commodities revenue less the value of ending commodities in inventory.

Answer: Select any site in the Launch Pad cost center drop down list, click the Site Maintenance menu option, and select the appropriate site screen.

Answer: Download and install the MDAC 2.6 RTM from Microsoft web site.

Answer: Use the Expense list screen to view and remove the duplicated records.

Answer: Call Visual Solutions at 1-888-228-3120 for instructions.

Answer: In order to add a school, make sure the district is selected in the Cost Center drop down list.

Answer: This is caused by XP-protected files (MDAC) not being updated with the FUNDamentals installation. Updating the MDAC from the Microsoft download site should resolve this issue.