CalendarPro - Help

CONTENTS

• Contact Information
• How do I start CalendarPro?
• How do I create a reminder?
• How can I share CalendarPro over a network?
• The Tools menu
• How can I configure the way CalendarPro behaves?
• How do I purchase CalendarPro?
• How do I enter my activation key?
• Online FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
• Known Issues and Workarounds
• End User License Agreement

Contact Information

How do I start CalendarPro?

CalendarPro may be started in one of four ways:

1. Automatically when Windows starts. (This will only occur if the "Start CalendarPro automatically when Windows starts" option was selected during the installation process.)
2. Using the Start Menu. (Use Start-->Programs-->CalendarPro-->CalendarPro OR for Windows XP use Start-->All Programs-->CalendarPro-->CalendarPro)
3. Double-clicking the CalendarPro Desktop icon. (This icon will only be available if the "Create a Desktop icon" option was selected during the installation process.)
4. Clicking the Quick Launch icon next to the Start Menu. (This icon will only be available if the "Create a Quick Launch icon" option was selected during the installation process.)

Once CalendarPro is successfully started, a calendar icon is placed into the system tray. (The system tray is located in the lower right-hand corner of the screen near the clock.) To display CalendarPro's main calendar window you must either double-click on this icon, or right-click on it and choose "Launch CalendarPro..." from the pop-up menu.

How do I create a reminder?

Creating a reminder involves three easy steps:

1. Create a note for the day you want the reminder to be displayed on. Double-click on the day of your choice. This will launch Notepad, using a filename determined by the date itself, so that you may type in a message for your note. After you have finished composing the note, save it and exit Notepad.
2. Ensure that CalendarPro is configured properly. The "Remind me if I have a note saved for today's date" option must be turned on in order for CalendarPro to display reminders. (See How can I configure the way CalendarPro behaves? for detailed information.)
3. Wait for the day to occur. The reminder will be displayed for you the next time CalendarPro is started on that day. If CalendarPro is already running prior to the reminder date, the reminder will be displayed for you at midnight when the clock rolls over to the day in which the note was saved for.

How can I share CalendarPro over a network?

Configuring CalendarPro for network access involves five easy steps:

1. Designate the 'server' machine. The server machine will be used to store the note files so that the client machines (as well as the server machine itself) may access them. You only need to designate one machine as the server. Keep in mind that it does not have to be a high end server class machine, any workstation will do.
2. Create a shared folder on the server machine. If it hasn't already been installed, install CalendarPro on the server machine. Then create a network share for the C:\Program Files\CalendarPro directory (assuming you chose the default installation directory) and give it a share name of CalendarPro.
3. Install CalendarPro on each client machine. Make sure that the 'Create a Desktop icon', 'Start CalendarPro automatically when Windows starts', and 'Create a Quick Launch icon' options are all unchecked during the client machine installations. These options need to be unchecked because the client machines will be executing CalendarPro from the server instead of from each client's local hard drive.
4. Map a drive from each client to the CalendarPro share on the server. We suggest using N: (for 'notes') if available, but any drive letter will work just fine. Ensure that the 'Reconnect at logon' option is checked.
5. Create a CalendarPro shortcut on each client machine. Create a shortcut that points to N:\CalendarPro.exe (assuming you used the N: drive letter) to launch CalendarPro from. You may also create a shortcut in the Startup folder if you would like CalendarPro to start each time Windows starts.

The Tools menu

The Tools menu has the following options:

1. Restore size and position. Choose this option if you want CalendarPro to revert back to its default window size and position.
2. Return to today's date. Choose this option if you are currently on a different date and want CalendarPro's main calendar window to return to today's date.
3. Options... Choose this option if you would like to configure the way CalendarPro operates. (See How can I configure the way CalendarPro behaves? for detailed information.)

How can I configure the way CalendarPro behaves?

Launch the Options dialog by clicking "Options..." from CalendarPro's "Tools" menu. You may then configure the way CalendarPro operates by setting the following options:

1. Remind me if I have a note saved for today's date. If this option is selected, and you have a note saved for today's date, the note will be displayed for you when CalendarPro starts. (See How do I create a reminder? for information on creating and displaying reminders.) This option is on by default.
2. Remember window size and position of last execution. If this option is selected, CalendarPro will save its window size and position information. CalendarPro will use this information the next time it is launched, resizing and positioning the main window according to this information. This option is on by default.
3. Show splash screen on startup. If this option is selected, the splash screen will be displayed each time CalendarPro is launched. If splash screens bother you go ahead and leave this option off. This option is off by default.
4. Confirm before exiting. This option produces an "Are you sure you want to exit?" confirmation dialog in order to help prevent closing CalendarPro by accident. This option is off by default.

How do I purchase CalendarPro?

Purchasing CalendarPro involves two simple steps:

1. Click "Get CalendarPro Now!" from CalendarPro's main menu.
2. Click the "Get CalendarPro Now!" link to visit our secure online order form to place your order!

All of our order forms utilize a secure server (using SSL) to process your transaction, so your ordering information will be encrypted and kept safe. See CalendarPro's ReadMe file for detailed pricing and ordering information or to read about our sixty (60) day Money-Back Guarantee!

How do I enter my activation key?

Once you have purchased CalendarPro (See How do I purchase CalendarPro? for purchasing information.), your personal activation key will be sent to you via email. To complete the activation of CalendarPro follow these steps:

1. Launch the activation dialog. Click "Enter Activation Key..." from CalendarPro's "Help" menu, or by right-clicking on CalendarPro's system tray icon.
2. Enter your name. You must enter this information EXACTLY as it was presented to you in the email sent to you after purchasing CalendarPro. Check to ensure that there are no extra spaces before or after your name, and that the same case that was used in the email is used on this dialog.
3. Enter your unique activation key. This key is also found in the email sent to you. This key is unique to you, and is associated with the order you placed when you purchased CalendarPro.
4. Click the OK button. If the activation was successful, you will see the "Thank you for activating CalendarPro!" message. If you see the "Invalid name or activation key! Please try again..." message instead, carefully check over the activation information ensuring that it was entered by following the previous steps. If you still have problems activating your copy of CalendarPro, use the contact information provided here to send an email for help. (Include both the original Order Number and CalendarPro Activation Key located in the activation email.)

Online FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

For the latest up-to-date information regarding our products you may wish to visit the online FAQ section located here:  http://www.sharewaresolutions.com/faq.html

Known Issues and Workarounds

End User License Agreement

Please see License.txt located in CalendarPro's installation directory. (By default, this file is located at C:\Program Files\CalendarPro\License.txt)