486 processor, Windows 98 Second Edition, 8 MG RAM. Shipped on CD ROM.
HorseBiz can also run on MacIntosh if used in conjunction with a PC converter program. Please contact us if you would like the name of such a program sales@chevalpub.com.
Once you have installed HorseBiz, you should click on the
icon and you will be taken to the 'Welcome to HorseBiz' help screen. It is
recommended that you read through this opening screen and become familiar with the
features of HorseBiz. Once you have read through this, you should look through the Sample
records to view information. You can leave the Sample records for viewing as long as you
need them for review. Or at any time you can delete those records.
HorseBiz can hold an unlimited amount of records!
Yes, you can batch Farrier and Veterinary records in HorseBiz. Simply select the Batch Entry Icon in HorseBiz and it will take you through the easy steps to complete a batch entry. Once you have completed the batch entry, one click takes you back to the main record.
HorseBiz 2.2.0 runs on Windows 98 Second Edition; HorseBiz 3.0.1 runs on Windows ME, NT, 2000 and XP platforms. HorseBiz can be installed on IBM PC-compatibles. HorseBiz can also run on Macs that are running Windows or use a PC compatible software such as Virtual PC.
HorseBiz has been designed for ease of use with its intuitive format. You do all your inputting of records from one screen for each individual horse. The top of the screen stays constant and you click on the different folders on the bottom half of the screen to input data. Most other programs make you move from screen to screen inputting information, even the picture stays constant as you work on the record!
The Master Record is used to keep track of inventory and feed purchases that are not tied to an individual horse. Use the Master Record to keep track of Categories of items for inventory or for insurance purposes. We have started you off with two Categories -- Tack and Vehicles. For example, if you bought a saddle that cost $4,000 and you want to add it to your inventory of tack and have insurance on it. You would choose the Category of Tack and Saddle from the dropdown Item field. Then you would input the rest of the information that is applicable.
Or if you purchase feed by the load and want to keep track of purchases, use the Feed folder under the Master Record.. Input the date purchased, the type of feed you can use our choices or type in your own), and the cost. Use the notes area to for other information that is pertinent to the Feed record, such as "Bought this load of alfalfa hay from Farmer Brown but it was a little green. I think he put it up too early but it looks pretty good. His second cutting should be better."
You cannot delete the Master Record. You can input an unlimited amount of records under the Feed and Inventory folders when you are on the Master Record.
Can I use an apostrophe in a horse name?
You can use an apostrophe if you are using HorseBiz version 2.1.3 or later.
Backing up your computer's data is very important. If
you are currently using a tape backup system or some another method to regularly backup
your computer, simply make sure that the HorseBiz directory is included when you do your
backups.
If you are NOT regularly backing up your whole computer here is a method for backing up
your HorseBiz records.
1. Click on the Backup Data Files Icon in HorseBiz or go File, then select Backup Data.
This will take you through the procedure to back up your HorseBiz records.
First, if you need to, re-install HorseBiz from the CD.
1. Put your "HorseBiz Backup" disk into the computer
2. Click on Start
3. Click on Programs
4. Click on Windows Explorer
5. The Windows Explorer window will pop up
6. On the left side of the window Double Click on the A:
7. In the right side of the window you will see the file HB.mdb
8. RIGHT Click on the file (HB.mdb )
9. A small window will pop up, Click on Copy
10. Go back to the left side of the window and Double Click on the C:
11. On the left side of the window, indented under the C:, will be the directories which
are located on the C: drive
12. On the left side of the window locate the Program Files directory and Double Click on
it
13. On the left side of the window, indented under the Program Files directory, will be
all the directories located under the Program Files directory.
14. On the left side of the window locate the HorseBiz directory and RIGHT Click on it
15. A small window will pop up, Click on Paste
16. The computer will now copy all the HorseBiz records from the 3 1/2" disk to your
hard drive
17. In the right side of the window you will see the
file HB.mdb and Pedigree.mdb . Go back to step 8 and substitute in
Pedigree.mdb for HB.mdb . Now
repeat steps 9 through 16.
To move your HorseBiz to a new computer:
1. Go to Windows Explorer on your old computer
2. Go to the C:\Program Files\HorseBiz directory
3. Copy your HB.mdb and Pedigree.mdb files to a
disk
4. Install HorseBiz on your new computer
5. Copy the HB.mdb and Pedigree.mdb files from the disk to your new C:\Program Files\HorseBiz directory on the new computer.
6. Run HorseBiz on your new computer.
When I try to make a batch entry I get the message "Runtime error 3021, no current record".
This happens when someone accidentally enters "BATCH" as a horse name or if a Batch job did not complete properly for some reason. Open your program and see if you have a horse named "Batch". If you do, delete the horse then close the program. Now reopen your program and see if the batch entry works correctly. This usually works for version 2.2.0.
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