1. Put Install Disk 1 into the floppy drive.
   
2. Go to your Start menu and click Shutdown.
   
3. Choose Restart the computer and click Yes/OK.
   
4. As it starts up you should see a message saying "Non–system disk or disk error". When you see this, take the disk out of the drive and hit the F8 key TWICE, quickly.
   
5. You will see the Windows 95/98 Startup Menu.
   
6. Choose Safe Mode Command Prompt Only. This is different from regular Safe Mode and MS–DOS mode. If you are not sure how to get into this mode, please repeat the steps above again or refer to your Windows 95 help.
   
7. Once you are in Safe Mode Command Prompt Only, re–insert Install Disk 1.
   
8. At the C: prompt, type "A:".
   
9. Type in the SCPBAT command (which is above).
   
10. It should say, "Installing...". When it is finished it will say, "Completed". If you encounter any other errors, please continue with the following instructions and contact Technical Support.
    
11. Restart your machine by typing Win at the C: prompt or holding down Ctrl+Alt+Delete at the same time.
    
12. When your computer reboots, open the program again.
    
13. If it does not open, please contact Technical Support.

To bypass the files in Windows 3.1:

1. Quit out of Windows if you are in it.
   
2. Put the Scheduling disk in the drive.
   
3. Turn off the machine.
   
4. Turn it back on again. As it starts up you should see a message saying "Non–system disk or disk error". When you see this, take the disk out of the drive and hit the F5 key TWICE, quickly.
   
5. You now should see a message saying that your machine is bypassing your startup files. Eventually you will be at the C: prompt. If your machine goes into Windows instead, repeat steps 1–4. If you still go into Windows, please call Technical Support.
   
6. Once you have bypassed your startup files, follow the above steps again, typing in the SCPBAT command.
   
7. Restart your machine and try to open the program again.
   If you still receive the error, please contact Technical Support.

Q7. I upgraded to the 5.2 version of the program and when I try to uninstall the program by running the setup.exe I do not get an option to uninstall. How can I uninstall?
A. Try clicking the Start menu and going to Programs. From there go to Movie Magic Budgeting and click Remove. If the Remove icon is not there or there is an error with your installation log please contact Technical Support.

Q8. When I try to open Movie Magic Budgeting I get a message that says, "HASP protection system: No authorization to run this program (0)." What can I do?
A. This is an older version of Budgeting that used the dongle for protection. You should contact sales and upgrade to version 5.5 or higher. This message indicates the dongle was not activated.

Q9. When I try to run Movie Magic Budgeting 5.23 it gets a blue screen with an error message and it freezes my computer?
A. This is an older version of Budgeting. You should contact sales and upgrade to version 5.5 or higher. If you receive this error it means there is a conflict with the copy protection and your computer. This problem primarily effects Toshiba computers, but has been known to occur on other systems as well. Currently we do not have a solution that remedies all machines.
We have found that the existence of a file called "dvdfast.vxd" on a system usually causes this problem. When we hide the file from the system, by renaming it, it seems to allow Movie Magic Budgeting 5.23 to run. However, this solution works only for computer systems that have the dvdfast.vxd file.
Another solution we have seen work is updating to the latest build of Windows 98.
Upgrading to version 5.5 of Budgeting will solve this problem.

Note: Please keep in mind that if you rename the file dvdfast.vxd to another name the hardware you are using may not perform optimally. In our findings this has not been the case, however if it does become a problem please rename the file back to dvdfast.vxd.

STANDARD OPERATIONS

Q10. Can I open budgets created with Budgeting 5.5 in the old versions?
A. No. You can open files from the old versions in the new version, but the new program's files are too complex for the old versions to recognize.

Q11. Can I save my new budgets in the old program's format?
A. No, for the same reasons listed above.

Q12. How do I export from a PC to a Mac or vice versa?
A. You don't have to export at all. All you have to do on either a Mac or a PC is save your budget normally. Send the budget file through e-mail or copy it to an IBM formatted disk. (Even if you're on a Mac you have to save the file on an IBM formatted disk for a PC to read it!) Then just copy the file onto the other machine as you normally would.

To go from Mac to PC:

1. Insert a PC–formatted disk in the Macintosh and copy the budget file to it. (If your Mac cannot read PC disks, contact Apple about obtaining a program called PC Exchange.)
   
2. Now insert the disk in the PC and copy the file to the Budgeting folder.
   
3. Open Movie Magic Budgeting.
   
4. Click on File, select Open.
   
5. Select All Files (Mac, Windows, Dos) and choose the budget.
   
6. Click Open.

To go from PC to Mac:

1. Copy the budget to a PC–formatted disk.
   
2. Now insert the disk in the Macintosh and copy the budget file into the Budgeting folder. (If your Mac cannot read PC disks, contact Apple about obtaining a program called PC Exchange.)
   
3. Open Movie Magic Budgeting.
   
4. Select All Files (Mac, Windows, Dos) and choose the budget.
   
5. Click on File, select Open.
   
6. Click Open.

NOTE: If you do not know how to copy files or open folders, please refer to your Windows Help.

Q13. Why are my totals different in the new version from the old one?
A. The new program is more accurate, so totals might be slightly different. If they are DRASTICALLY different, you may need to contact Technical Support.

Q14. Why does it tell me that the Movie Magic Labor Rates file is not a valid MMB v.5.x budget or form file?
A. You can't open the Labor Guide by going to File and selecting Open. You should open it by going under Tools and selecting Rate Book, or by clicking on the ratebook icon on the toolbar.

Q15. Where do I edit my Topsheet Header? It used to be in Setup Header.
A. To edit the Topsheet Header you must go into your Print window.

1. Go to File and click Print.
   
2. Click the Topsheet Header button, in the lower right corner.
   
3. The Topsheet Header Dialog Box will open. You can enter your information here.
   
4. When you are done click OK.

Q16. How do you edit the Header line that shows the page number, date, and file name?
A. The Header line can be edited in the Print window. The Header dialog box uses text and substitution codes. Substitution codes represent specific details, such as page number, date, file name, etc. To reach the Header dialog box do the following:

1. Go to the File menu and click Print.
   
2. Click the Header button, in the lower right corner.
   
   You can enter the following Substitution Codes:
   
   ^C – displays the date and time of the budget's creation.
   ^D -- displays the current date and time.
   ^F -- displays the name of the original form that was used.
   ^M -- displays the time last modified.
   ^N -- displays the page number.
   ^R -- displays the revision number.
   ^T -- displays the time.
   ^V -- displays the version of movie magic budgeting used to create this budget.
   ^| -- when placed after the text or code, aligns in the center.
   ^< -- when placed after the text or code, will right justify.
   ^> -- when placed after the text or code, will left justify.

1. From the Start Menu choose Programs / Norton Utilities / Speed Disk.
   
2. Click on the Properties pop–up menu and select Options.
   
3. Select the Customize Button, then click on the Unmovable Files tab.
   
4. Click on the open folder to the right of file text field to bring up the file requester.
   
5. Under Folders, Double click the folder with C:.
   
6. In the File Name field type in the filename(s) (from the list below) appropriate for the SSI software you own, then click OK.
   
   xmmbx.hrd (Budgeting)
   xmmbx.ekb (Budgeting)
   mms.ekb (Scheduling)
   mms.hrd (Scheduling)
   xdprox.ekb (Dramatica)
   
   After entering these filenames you MUST hit OK and choose SAVE from the "Options for Speed Disk" window to save these changes!
   

3.0 Users:

1. Open Speed Disk and choose "Properties" then "Options".
   
2. Choose "Customize".
   
3. Click the Tab marked "Unmovables".
   
4. Check the box marked "Hidden" at the bottom of the window under "Files with these attributes". This will ensure that Norton Speed Disk will handle your software correctly while optimizing. (Upgrading to Budgeting 5.5 or higher will correct this problem)

Q20. Is there a way to make this program work through a network?
A. You cannot install on a network drive, but you can have a shared folder where budgets are kept. Future releases will enable multiple user log-ins.

Q21. How do I export a budget to Excel? What gets exported?
A. To export to Microsoft Excel do the following:

1. Go to the File menu and click Export.
   
2. Choose either Comma Delimited or Tab Delimited Full. Which one you choose does not matter because Excel can read both types of files.
   
3. The Export dialog box will appear.
   
4. Select the folder and drive you would like to save the file in and click OK.
   The information that exports will be the Category and Account totals as well as details. Formulas do not export. The information will also require some clean up.
   

Q22. How do I access forms?
A. Whenever you start a new budget, using a form, go to the File menu and click New. A dialog box will appear. Navigate to the Forms directory, which is usually in the Application folder and double–click on it. Select the form you prefer and click OK.

Q23. What is the difference between the "Save as" and "Save a Copy" commands in the File Menu?
A. There is a minor but important difference. Save As… will allow you to save the current budget under a different name or to an alternate destination. The original file will then be closed and the new file will be open. Save a Copy As… will allow you to save the current budget under a different name or to an alternate destination, allowing you to keep the original file open so you can continue working.

Q24. I cannot type anything in the Amount or Rate fields, how come?
A. Try turning on the numlock. Make sure the whole line isn't selected, or you won't be able to type anything.

Q25. How can I change the currency of my budget to the pound (UK)?
A. You can change the currency in the Currency window.

1. Go to the Setup menu and click Currency.
   
2. Click the Add button.
   
3. Type "United Kingdom" in the Country column.
   
4. Enter "pound" in the Currency column.
   
5. Type the appropriate conversion rate in the Rate column.
   
6. Click the Format button and choose British from the Number Format menu.
   
7. Click OK.
   
8. (Optional) Type in a unique letter for the Key column.
   
9. Choose "United Kingdom" from the Host Country menu. Click Yes to readjust totals.

Q26. I am paying some rates in Canadian dollars, how can I convert them so the subtotal is in U.S. Dollars?
A. Setup a global called Can2US with a value of the correct conversion rate. Place this global in the "X" column or if the "X" column is already being used type "Rate*Can2US" into the Rate column. Subtotals will now be correct.

Q27. Can I adjust the column width?
A. The columns can temporarily be adjusted. When you move your cursor between the column headings, double arrows appear. Use the cursor to shrink or expand the columns. This alteration does not print. In addition, you can resize the window, effectively making the columns smaller or larger .

Q28. When I jump from level to level it creates a new window for that level. How come?
A. You might be holding down the Alt key when you are switching from level to level. Also, the setting to open multiple windows could be enabled in the Preference window.

1. Under the Setup menu, click Preferences.
   
2. Click on the Open/Save tab.
   
3. Click the check box where it says "Use only ONE Window per Budget".
   
4. Click OK.

Q29. What is the short cut key to add a Subtotal Line?
A. The short key is: CTRL + =.

Q30. How do I delete a line of Detail?
A. Highlight the line by clicking on the small left margin, and press Delete on the keyboard OR go to the Edit menu and click Clear.

Q31. What is the difference between a summation line and a subtotal line?
A. Subtotal is informational only and its amount will not get added to the Account total. It will total the details above it, but you cannot add information to the subtotal line. Summation adds the subtotals of all the lines before it, and the subtotal is put in the Rate column. It's amount does get added to the Account total. You can also edit the Amount and X fields unlike the Subtotal line.

Q32. How do I add a level break?
A. In the Top Sheet view, click Edit, add Level Break or just type CTRL + B.

33) When I add another Level break above the Total–Above–the–Line level break, the program thinks the new Level Break is now the Total–Above–the–Line. How can I fix this?
A. The program will always associate the first level break with "Total–Above–the– Line". There is no way to change this.

34) How do I get the page number to show up in my new account or category?
A. Go to the File menu and click Repaginate. This will repaginate everything.

CONTRACTUAL CHARGES

Q35. How do you create a contractual charge? How do you edit it after it is created?
A. To create a contractual charge do the following:

1. Start out at the Topsheet level. You cannot enter a Contractual Charge at any other level.
   
2. Go to the Edit menu and click Contractual Charge.
   
3. Name your Contractual Charge and enter any relevant information.
   
4. If you do not like where the program put the Contractual Charge, select the line by clicking on the thin left column. The line will then be highlighted. Cut and paste the Contractual Charge to the desired location. If you do not know how to cut and paste consult the Windows Help.
   

To edit a Contractual Charge double–click the thin left column beside it. That will bring up the Contractual Charge. You can now make changes.

FRINGES

Q36. How can I view my fringes on the account level?
A.You can view fringes by account in the preferences window.

1. Go to the Setup menu and click Preferences.
   
2. Click the Budget tab.
   
3. Under "Post Fringes by", click on the drop–down menu and choose Account.
   
4. Click OK.

1. Go to the Detail level and highlight the Detail(s) you want to apply the fringe to.
   
2. In the Apply Fringe dialog box, select the fringe(s) you would like to apply to the detail.
   
3. Click either Range or Individual to apply a Fringe Cutoff to a single detail or many at once.
   
4. When you are done close the Apply Fringes dialog box.

1. Under the Setup menu, click Preferences.
   
2. Click the Budget tab.
   
3. Set "Aggregate Fringe % Calculation" to "Sum of Fringe %".
   
4. Click OK.

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