2010 Demo Database - Help

[socantra]

Ted,

When you posted the latest update a couple of weeks ago, you mentioned you would be updating the demo database.

I KNOW you have been out of town and I am not pushing you in any way.

I just downloaded the RDSS install package a day or so ago and have not installed it yet. I am wondering if I should wait until you get the database updated before installing it with RDSS, or should I just go ahead and use the 2009 database.

Dick...

[Ted Craven]

Dick,

I've got from Arapahoe (ARP) to Mountaineer (MNR) done (7 days each) so about half-way there! I run these over night. Give me the rest of the upcoming weekend and I should have it posted beginning of next week latest.

I'll show how to create a separate ODBC entry for the Demo Databases (e.g. both 2009 and 2010) as well as the normal main operational Database and then you can run RDSS with any of them depending on whether you're studying, or going forward collecting new cards.

Looking forward to your comments!

Ted

[Ted Craven]

Dick,

To clarify, if you want to download the 2009 Demo Database, go ahead, then add the upcoming 2010 Demo Database when it's available.

You can keep both, separately.

Ted

[socantra]

Originally Posted by Ted Craven

I'll show how to create a separate ODBC entry for the Demo Databases (e.g. both 2009 and 2010) as well as the normal main operational Database and then you can run RDSS with any of them depending on whether you're studying, or going forward collecting new cards.

Sounds great. Once I figured out what ODBC was, the idea made perfect sense. I am computer literate, but unfortunately, a large portion of that literacy predates Microsoft. I once spoke Ashton Tatese fluently.

I don't anticipate doing many live cards this fall, but would like to keep that database as small as possible. Separating it from the "research" databases sounds like an excellent idea.

I'm looking forward to getting a new look at RDSS.

[Ted Craven]

Here you go Dick (and everyone).

http://www.paceandcap.com/forums/sho...newpost&t=7161

Enjoy - let me know how it works out.

Ted

[PassRace]

Demo database works great!
TNX
Al

[JeffH]

I tried to download the new demo database; and I'm having some issues. I downloaded it ok; and I located the file.

The problem is how do I open the file. I am trying to open it with the my current RDSS program; and all I get is my current downloaded files, not the demo version.

I even had a friend of mine who actually builds computers look at it; and he can't figure out why it won't switch back and forth between the 2 versions or even open the demo version.

I do have windows "vista". Any help is appreciated. By the way, Fred Flintstone is more computer literate than I am.