Superbase 4 Install Help Contents
Install Help Contents

Main Installation Screen

Entering Registration Information

Changing the AUTOEXEC.BAT File


Superbase Main Installation Screen

The installation program installs the Superbase RunTime System files onto your system.

To install the Superbase RunTime System

1.	Make sure the Install to directory is correct.

2.	Click OK.

Related Topics

Install to and Shared files directories

For Networks Only

Change user count


Browse Directories

The Install program displays a folder icon.  Click on the folder and you can browse through drives and directories and make a selection.

Install places the files into the selected directory.

Note

Software Publishing products share files such as fonts and filters in special shared directories.  The Install program creates the directories and names them with the prefix \SPC:  for example, C:\SPC\FILTER.  Because of the way Software Publishing products use shared directories, it's a good idea to install shared files in the same location.  Put filters in the filter directory, fonts in the font directory, and symbols in the symbol directory.


Install to Field and Shared files Field

The Install to and Shared files fields provide a way to install Software Publishing Corporation (SPC) products anywhere on your system and still take advantage of the SPC shared directories feature.

The Install program displays a folder icon at the end of the Install to field.  Click on the folder and you can browse through drives and directories and make a selection.

Install to

If you're running the Install program for the first time, a default drive and pathname display in the Install to field.  Any subsequent use of Install displays the actual drive and pathname.

Shared files

The SPC shared directories contain files such as clip art, fonts, and filters that other SPC applications can use.

Note

Software Publishing Corp. products share files such as fonts and filters in special shared directories.  The Install program creates the directories and names them with the prefix \SPC.  For example, C:\SPC\FILTER.  Because of the way SPC products use shared directories, it's a good idea to install all your shared files in the same location.  Put filters in the filters directory, fonts in the font directory, and symbols in the symbols directory.


Entering Registration Information

The Install program displays three fields of registration information.  Type the information requested, at least three characters for the name and company boxes, then click OK.

Your serial number is found on the registration card.  The serial number is twelve digits long.  Make sure you provide the correct digits.

If you make a mistake, click Cancel and re-type the information.


Confirm Registration Information

The Install program displays three fields of registration information.  Verify that all the information is correct, then click OK.

Otherwise, choose Cancel, and then re-type the information.


Changing the AUTOEXEC.BAT File

The dialog displays changes to your current AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  In order to set up Superbase, Install changes the PATH in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  You can accept or reject the proposed change.

In the upper window, the Install program displays the proposed AUTOEXEC.BAT.  The Install program shows the current AUTOEXEC.BAT file in the lower window.  Scrolling in either window positions the contents of both windows.

Click:	To:

Save	Save the proposed AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  Install retains the original file as AUTOEXEC.XXX (autoexec.001, *.002, *.003 and so on).  The installation program saves AUTOEXEC.XXX to the root directory.

Save as	Keep the current AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  Install saves the proposed file as AUTOEXEC.XXX (autoexec.001, *.002, *.003 and so on).  The installation program saves AUTOEXEC.XXX to the program directory.

Cancel	Keeps the current AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  You will need to edit the PATH later.

Note

For Superbase to find data and program files, the PATH must contain the Superbase directory.  Use the modified AUTOEXEC.BAT file when you need to use Superbase.


Add Icon to a Program Group

Use this dialog box to add the displayed icon to a program group in Windows' Program Manager.  You can then double-click the icon to start the program.

To add an icon to a Program Group

1.	From the list, select the Program Group where you want the icon to appear.

2.	Leave the default text, or type the text you want to appear beneath the icon.  You can type up to 25 characters.

3.	Click Add icon.

To create a new group

1.	Type the name of the new group in the Description field.

2.	Click Create group.

Note

You might not want to add the icon if you installed the application previously.  If you don't want to add this icon, click Skip to go to the next screen.

If no program groups are listed, you might have a damaged program group.  See your Windows manual for instructions on how to fix the program group before continuing installation.


Message:  Insufficient disk space

You don't have enough disk space on the target drive to install the product as requested.

You may continue installation by clearing up space on the current drive

1.	Press Ctrl+Esc to bring up the Windows Task List.

2.	Switch to the File Manager and delete any files you don't need.

3.	Press Ctrl+Esc again and switch to the Install program.

4.	Click Continue to proceed.


Message:  Drive is full

The drive you're installing to is full.

If you don't want to continue with the installation at this point, click Cancel to leave the Install program.

You may continue installation by clearing up space on the current drive

1.	Press Ctrl+Esc to bring up the Windows Task List.

2.	Switch to the File Manager and delete any files you don't need.

3.	Press Ctrl+Esc again and switch to the Install program.

4.	Click Continue to proceed.


Message:  cancel installation
Message:  Cancel

You're about to cancel installation.

Click Yes to cancel.

Canceling leaves you with an incomplete installation.  You can either reinstall later to the same drive and directory or delete the files you already installed.

Click No to continue installing the product.


Message:  Diskette Error

The Installation program has detected an error in the diskette you're using.  Reposition the diskette, and check that the drive door is closed.


Message:  can't delete open file
Message:  Can't delete an open file

Install has found an open file.  To avoid disrupting the program, close all files and re-install Superbase.


Message:  Access rights denied

You're trying to install the product on a network drive that's not set to the proper access, or the files are in use or read-only.

Refer to your network manual to make sure you have read/write/create access to the directory on this path.


Message:  Install read-only files

The drive you selected for installation is a network drive.  Some networks require shared files be marked as read-only.   If you install Superbase files in a read/write location, mark the files as read-only.


Final Install Screen

You successfully installed Superbase RunTime System.


Choose an Installation Type

Make your selection from the options displayed.

Click:	To:

Single User	Install Superbase for use on a single workstation, to access files that are not shared with other users.

For LAN Administrators

Click:	To:

LAN version	Install Superbase for use by multiple workstations on a local area network, where users require access to shared files that are controlled from a single server

Distributed LAN version	Install Superbase for use by multiple workstations on local area network, where users require access to shared files that are controlled from more than one server

Note

Choose Distributed LAN version only when access to a single server cannot be guaranteed.


Message:  Communication error

The error occurs if you are installing Superbase from a LAN server to a local drive and the communication link between the two is cut.  The communication loss could be caused by the server going down, a cable connection failing or some similar problem.


Main Screen for LAN Install
Main Screen for LAN Installation

Select from the options displayed that apply to your system.

Click:	To:

Single User	Install Superbase for use on a single workstation, to access files that are not shared with other users.

For LAN Administrators

Click:	To:

LAN version	Install Superbase for use by multiple workstations on a local area network, where users have access to shared files that are controlled from a single server

Distributed LAN version	Install Superbase for use by multiple workstations on local area network, where users have access to shared files that are controlled from more than one server

Note

Choose Distributed LAN version only when access to a single server cannot be guaranteed.


Message:  Incorrect diskette

The Installation program needs the next disk in the series.  Verify the disk number or title.


Message:  Copying Help error

The Installation program copies the Installation Help into a temporary location.  The file has not been copied correctly.

Begin the installation process again.


Message:  Write error to drive

The Installation program has detected a problem with the drive that prevents a file from being copied.  Verify the pathname.


Message:  insert disk #_
Message:  Insert disk #

The Installation program needs a specific disk or the next disk in the series.  Verify the disk number or name.


Message:  Language versions differ

The Install program checks language versions by comparing each file.  Install can detect a difference between the language version currently in place and the one being installed.

Click:	To:

Install	Install this file.  Installation continues.  If other files differ, Install displays the message again.

Skip	Skip this particular file.  Installation continues.  If other files differ, Install displays the message again.

Install all	Install this file and any subsequent files, EVEN IF VERSIONS DIFFER.


Message:  Product versions differ

The Install program checks product versions by comparing each file.  Install detects a difference between the product currently in place and the one being installed.

Click:	To:

Install	Install this file.  Installation continues.  If other versions differ, Install displays the message again.

Skip	Skip this file.  Install continues.  If other versions differ, Install displays the message again.

Install all	Install this and any subsequent files, EVEN IF VERSIONS DIFFER.


Message:  File versions differ

The Install program compares files by checking versions of each file.  Install detects a difference between the file currently in place and the one being installed.

Click:	To:

Install	Install this file.  Installation continues.  If other files differ, Install re-displays the message.

Skip	Skip this particular file.  Installation continues.  If other files differ, Install re-displays the message.

Install all	Install this file and any subsequent files, EVEN IF VERSIONS DIFFER.


Message:  Serial number incorrect

Verify the twelve digits are correct and match the product serial number.


Message:  no icon in file
Message:  No icon found in file

The file you are browsing does not contain an icon.


Message:  select group first
Message:  Select a group first

To add an icon to a group, the Installation program must know where you want the icon to appear.  Select a group, then add the icon to it.


Message:  Could not execute the program

The installation program could not execute the program specified.  Verify the pathname.


Message:  error copying file
Message:  Error copying a file

The installation program could not copy the file to the drive.  Verify pathname and drive.


Message:  Save AUTOEXEC.BAT as a new filename

For Superbase to find data and program files, the PATH must contain the Superbase directory.  Save the proposed changes as another file.  When you need to use Superbase, use the modified AUTOEXEC.BAT.


Message:  Can't read AUTOEXEC.BAT

The Installation program can't read your current AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  Verify that AUTOEXEC.BAT exists.


Message:  insufficient memory available
Message:  Insufficient memory

The Installation program requires more memory.  Close any Windows applications and start the Installation program again.


Message:  PATH exceeds 127 characters
Message:  PATH exceeds DOS limit of 127 characters

Changes to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file caused the PATH to exceed the 127 character limit.  DOS will truncate the PATH.  The characters at the end of the PATH will be removed.

You may cancel or save the file.  In either case, you should edit the PATH to make the changes.


Message:  can't write autoexec.bat
Message:  Can't write new AUTOEXEC.BAT

The Installation program failed to save the new AUTOEXEC.BAT file.  Verify pathname.


Message:  exit and reboot
Message:  Exit Windows and reboot

To enable the various changes in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and *.INI, exit Windows and start your computer again.


Message:  canceling change autoexec.bat
Message:  Canceling changes to AUTOEXEC.BAT

You chose to cancel changes to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

For Superbase to find data and program files, the PATH must contain the Superbase directory.

You should add the pathname to the PATH before using Superbase.


Message:  Bitstream directory.  No SPC fonts allowed!
Message:  SPC fonts conflict with Bitstream directory

You can't install SPC fonts into the Bitstream directory.  Verify the pathname.


Message:  Number entered isn't within range

The number entered is not within the allowed limits for your system.  Check the number and enter it again.


User count dialog
User count dialog for the LAN

A user count is required for both LAN and Distributed LAN versions of Superbase.

Enter a number between two and the authorized limit.


Message: Previous Installation

The Install program looks in the Install to directory for previously installed files.

If you have installed Superbase RunTime System:

Click OK. to overwrite the files, or click Cancel to return to the main Installation screen without overwriting the files.

If you have not installed Superbase Version 2.0:

Click OK to leave the Install program, then make sure you have installed Superbase Version 2.0 on your system.


Change User Count

If the current installation of Superbase is a LAN version, the number of authorized users may be increased or decreased.

To change the user count, click Change user count.  Enter a number between two and your authorized limit.  The Install program updates the appropriate files.