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User,

If you are unfamiliar with the standard Windows setup routine, it is recommended that you please read this file prior to completing the installation.


Introduction

The UjimaSuites Applications were developed for human service organizations having various clients programs. The primary purpose of the database application is for collecting client and family related information required for reporting to various local, state and federal agencies or funding sources. The data is also necessary to produce the periodical statistical reports by some Donor Organizations.

Additionally, UjimaSuites aids in the process improvement of organization with client base intake and counseling processes by making available multiple sorting queries, date phased reporting, category typing and standard practices. Most organization will gain substantial productivity increases along with enhancing client analysis for management reporting and decision making from the UjimaSuites products. Overall, the services provide to their clients will be better, quicker and easier.

The UjimaSuites applications were originally created in multiple versions, which have been consolidated to provide the distinct client and counseling types. UjimaSuites applications are the intellectually property and copyright of UJIMA Consultants of Seattle, Washington.

There is a Demo Edition for Shareware purposes at no cost provided all licensing is complied to. There is a licensing agreement for specific versions and pricing can be obtained from Ujima Consultant, who fully supports all it software products and provides administration for a Users' group support via The Forum.


UjimaSuites Requirements

The '2000 Versions' of UjimaSuites generally requires Windows 95 or later and Microsoft Access 97 is load on your workstation or server. Microsoft Windows and Access 97 are available as separate products or as part of Microsoft Office Professional 97. The UjimaSuites also installs a runtime version of all software.

UjimaSuites products have been designed to operate on a workstation or server having at least the Ujima Consultants minimum recommended requirements itemized in the paragraph below. UjimaSuites will operate successfully on some earlier PCs, but performance will degraded with slower response and is not recommended.


Minimum Configuration Requirements

Ujima Consultants recommends the following minimum hardware requirements for UjimaSuites applications installation and User Agency growth of data files:

• A Pentium III or better CPU with a processing capacity of 466 MHz or better.
  
• 128 Megabytes of RAM memory.
  
• A CD CD-DRIVE is required to install this application.
  
• 10 Megabytes of Hard disk space for the UjimaSuites Code, help files and Online Manual and related files.
  
• 1 Megabytes of Hard disk space for the UjimaSuites Sample Data files.
  
• 10 Megabytes of Hard disk space for the User growth in FSTA Data files.
  
• There is an additional space requirement for other UjimaSuites applications and Sample Data files that are elected for installation.
  
• Minimum disk space for UjimaSuites applications operation with temp file creation requires 25 Megabytes.
  
  
  

Installation

UjimaSuites installation process uses Microsoft's Office Developer Edition Setup functionality. This feature allows the user to have a commonly known format for completing the installation process or uninstalling part or all of the UjimaSuites Applications.

The UjimaSuites was developed as a commercial venture and has of the functionality or "bells and whistles" of common to high quality commercial software. There is a standard easy to use end-user setup program, which is consistent with the Microsoft Windows user interface. It is highly recommended that a staff member or volunteer who has working familiarity with the setup for Microsoft Window programs install this product. It is also recommended that person read this document before proceeding with installation.


Single User Workstation

To install FSTA Database on a Single User workstation, follow these steps:

1. Click the Start button on the Windows 95 User interface and select Run.

2. Click the Browse button on the Run dialog button and choose the ":D drive" or proper path for the CD drive.

3. Double click Setup.exe file or highlight and choose File Open.

4. Follow the setup routine script and click or type the responding answers. The setup routine will complete the remainder of the installation to the desire workstation or server.


Network User Workstation

To install FSTA Database on a for a Network User workstation, follow these steps:

If you have a network or enterprise license, you can install this software on more than one computer and use the same data tables to insure client data integrity. The instructions to do this applies to each computer where a license copy of the software will be installed:

1. Make sure that the hosting workstation or server has the power on and there is connectivity to between the host and the client workstation desiring to use FSTA.

2. Use the window explorer to locate the SETUP.EXE file on the hosting partition.

Note: It is important that you do not use the any of the files directly from the CD and it is suggested that you make a backup copy of the data files (*DATA.MDB) before once you have completed installation. It is extremely advisable to make regular backups of and store your data files (*DATA.MDB) as a form of data insurance.

3. User should always complete the access of the UjimaSuites Application from the Satrt Menu via Programs and then to the UjimaSuites selections. The security module of the setup program does not presently allow the user to create shortcuts to any of the APPLICATION FILES (*MDB). However, any and all data files can be accessed from a shortcut icon. The User should simple select the data file (*DATA.MDB) by clicking the file with the right mouse button and choosing "Create a Shortcut."

4. Once the shortcut is created, move it to the desktop of the desired client workstation.

5. Use the same procedure for remote connectivity via modem, ISDN or DSL line. Reference to item #8 below for more detail on WAN and/or LAN connectivity for UjimaSuites Application(s).

6. To put the data file (*DATA.MDB) on the Start menu of a client workstation, click on the shortcut created above with the left button. Hold the left button down and drag the shortcut onto the Start button, then release the button.

7. Please note that the connectivity will remain good as long as the hosting partition is powered and network accessible.

8. Each workstation that has a license for a UjimaSuite Application can connect via the WAN or LAN configurations to the data files (*DATA.MDB). The Administrator must install the application on the workstation. The setup security module will not allow a user passwords to installed and attached to the data files (*DATA.MDB). The Administrator must delete the sample data files (*DATA.MDB) and then restarted the desire UjimaSuites Application(s). Microsoft Access' engine will automatically request the Administrator to direct it to the correct path link for the desired data files (*DATA.MDB). Once this is completed, the User can log on and will have access as long as the network connectivity is active.

Registered Version Type Information


To find out more information about on the Single User License, click here. If you desire more information on the Network User License, click here. If you desire more information on the Enterprise User License, click here.

You cannot give anyone else permission to modify the Extraction Software. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU LICENSED TO DISTRIBUTE the UjimaSuites Single, Network or Enterprise EDITIONS. Unregistered use of UjimaSuites or UjimaSuites Demo Edition after the twenty-one (21) days evaluation period is in violation of U.S. and International copyright laws.

Please contact Ujima Consultants at 206-568-5452 - FAX: 329-6359 if you have any immediate questions.