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The run time executable file changed on
1/1/2007. If you do not have version 1.2.1, Please be sure to download the
latest run-time file.
I've broken TAO up into the parts that will allow
you to only download what you need. If you don't have the latest version (1.2.1),
you should download the TAO runtime file as well as the current monthly order file.
Generally, assuming the runtime file has not
changed, and as long as TAO is installed on your machine, you will only need to download
the latest data file (TAO_1007.EXE),
Archive:
The files for all the prior months of data,
beginning 9/1/2010, can be found here, if anyone is interested:
http://www.realmsofwonder.com/orders/archive/
OK, here's what you need:
1. The latest Previews Data file
(TAO_1007.EXE)
This is a self extracting zip file that contains the
database file with the latest Previews data. It is currently updated with the July
2010 data. You need to download this file each month.
IMPORTANT: This file will
overlay your previous file, but your previous orders are written to the Order History
database (orderhistory.mdb) so you can still access those.
What's contained in TAO_1007.EXE
| ORDERS.MDB |
This is the database that contains the July 2010 Previews
items from which you will create your order. |
Each month you will replace the old file with this, most current one. |
2. TAO run time
executable file (TAO_RUNTIME.EXE)
This is a self extracting zip file that contains the
executable file thay TAO runs. You always need the latest version of this file.
Currently, that is version 1.2.1, updated
01/01/2007.
What's contained in TAO_RUNTIME.EXE
| ROWORDERS.EXE |
This is the executable file that runs TAO, the ordering application |
01/01/2007 (V1.2.1) |
You always need the most current version of this file. What's New
Create a shortcut to this
to run it. |
| TAO_HELP.CHM |
This is the help file |
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| ORDERFRM_MM.RPT |
This file is required to produce the order form report from the order summary window. |
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If you've already entered an order, but didn't have this file, click here to download this
file only, and save it in the same directory where TAO is installed. |
| ORDERFRM.RPT |
This file is required to produce the order form report from the order summary window. |
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If you've already entered an order, but didn't have this file, click here to download this file
only, and save it in the same directory where TAO is installed. |
3.TAO runtime files you
need to download only once, the first time you install TAO (TAO_ONE_TIME_ONLY.EXE)
This is a self extracting zip file that contains the
additional files necessary to run the application. These files will overlay any
existing files and wipeout any data they may hold. Therefore, these should only be
downloaded and installed the first time, or if you wish to start over.
What's contained in TAO_ONE_TIME_ONLY.EXE
File Name |
Description |
Last Updated |
Comments |
| ORDERHISTORY.MDB |
This file contains a copy of your actual order for each month. |
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You will only download and install this once when we are out of beta. This will enable
you to look at the history of your orders. |
| TITLEXREF.MDB |
This file links the Previews titles to the ROW titles in your collection(s) |
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| ORDERS.INI |
This file holds your settings |
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This will overlay last months settings, so you may have to set them again |
| NO_ITEM_IMG.JPG |
This is an image file that is used when no image exists for an item |
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4. Images for this month - IMAGES_1007.EXE
(95+ meg - very large file).
3. Be sure to take a look at Getting Started with THAT'S AN
ORDER
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