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    #1

    Software doesn't work

    I downloaded your software to try to convert an MS Access file. I don't have MS Access. Your software promised to convert access files via an import tool. Import tool doesn't work.
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    RE: Software doesn't work

    That's actually a rather broad statement. In fact the software does work. (Hey, it ain't perfect but what is!) Perhaps if you told us what you are doing someone might be able to offer some help.

    Are you using the ODBC import genie?

    Russ

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      #3
      RE: Software doesn't work

      Hi John,

      Which software product are you working with from Alpha?

      I've not tried to import Access files, but if you have Excel, and if you can import the Access files into Excel, then you could import the Excel file into Alpha, most likely. I know Alpha 5v5, 5v4.5, etc, down to Alpha 4, I believe, can handle Excel files.

      Or, if you could convert the Access files to .txt files, you could import them that way.

      Be sure to save your Excel file as a 4.0 file.

      What import tool are you refering to in your Alpha software?

      Wanda

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        #4
        RE: Software doesn't work

        would if it worked

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          #5
          RE: Software doesn't work

          Works for me. As Russ states, you must be specific. What version of Access was used to create the file? There are big differences between versions. In older versions, you can set the Access file as an OBDC source and open it in Alpha. Clumsy, but it works. Later versions need the import genie to set up. I have opened a number of different Access files in Alpha.

          Jerry

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            #6
            RE: Software doesn't work

            John,

            You say you don't have Access. How can you import an Access file w/o Access. If you have an Access file/application, I doubt you'll be able to import it as you'll not have access to the tables.

            Also, what steps are you taking to do the import? Before you can perform the inmport, you must download the import files (Alpha's).

            If we don't know exactly what steps ypou are taking, we can't help. If I towed my car to a mechanic and said it don't work, what do you think the mechanic would ask me?

            kenn
            TYVM :) kenn

            Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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              #7
              RE: Software doesn't work

              John,

              Personally I don't think we should take someone seriously who asks a question and then answers with only 4 words when there is a specific question in return.

              Compliments for anyone who does.

              Regards,

              Marcel

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                #8
                RE: Software doesn't work

                The responses are what make the help on this board stand out abvoe all other message boards. It helps me accomplish much more than I would otherwise. But, Alpha is making it quite easy and yet improve on the power and capibilities.

                kenn
                TYVM :) kenn

                Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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                  #9
                  RE: Software doesn't work

                  Hello John:

                  It doesn't appear as if you'll be returning to this forum any time soon. Nonetheless, I couldn't resist offering a quick reply.

                  There are thousands of Alpha Five users working with this fantastic program every day. People use it for their individual needs and/or to track data for their businesses. Do you think Alpha Software could possibly remain a viable entity if the program didn't work as promised?

                  Hence, I can only come to one logical conclusion, the problem is on your end. Either you don't know what you're doing and/or you're leaving out an important step [or steps] in the process. So if you do return to this board, take a few minutes to explain in detail exactly what you're doing in chronological order. I'm confident someone can show you how to accomplish your goal using A5.

                  Robert T

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                    #10
                    RE: Software doesn't work

                    I get an OBCD Import Genie Error and a dialogue box with a Download Now button. When I click on the download now button, nothing happens ....over and over again.

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                      #11
                      RE: Software doesn't work

                      the OBCD genie isn't present and doesn't download to install

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                        #12
                        RE: Software doesn't work

                        the access file was sent to me. youe newest version doesn't include the OBCD genie so it tells me to download it, but the donload now button doesn't do anything.

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                          #13
                          RE: Software doesn't work

                          You can download the ODBC Import Genie from http://downloads.alphasoftware.com/a5_odbc_import_genie.exe

                          -Lenny

                          Lenny Forziati
                          Vice President, Internet Products and Technical Services
                          Alpha Software Corporation

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                            #14
                            RE: Software doesn't work

                            my problem isn't that it works for you, my problem is that it doesn't work for me.

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                              RE: Software doesn

                              The trial version does not include the ODBC Import Genie in order to help reduce the file download size. The Genie itself is 11MB and not everyone wants/needs it so it has been separated from the main download. You can download it from http://downloads.alphasoftware.com/a5_odbc_import_genie.exe

                              -Lenny

                              Lenny Forziati
                              Vice President, Internet Products and Technical Services
                              Alpha Software Corporation

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