Database Handicapping Software- JCapper JCapper Install Instructions


Installation Instructions


  1. Download the self extracting zip file to following location on your local machine: c:\JCapperBuild


  2. After downloading/saving the self extracting zip file to your c:\JCapperBuild folder you'll need to use Windows Explorer (right click on your Windows Start button and select Explore) to navigate to your c:\JCapperBuild folder, find the file named JCapper_Download-S.exe and give it a double click.

    This is a self extracting zip file.


  3. You will be presented with a message box that says: "This Program will unpack the JCapper Install Wizard." Click OK.


  4. You will be presented with a Zip Fusion Self Extraction dialog showing c:\JCapperBuild as the destination folder. Click BEGIN.


  5. It will take a few minutes for the extractor to copy needed files to your c:\JCapperBuild folder. When complete, the extractor will present you with a message: "Extraction Complete. Do you wish to proceed?" Click YES.


  6. This will start the JCapper Help Doc Viewer/Install Wizard. Click the link labeled PERFORM JCAPPER INSTALL.


  7. This will open the JCapper Installer. Click the large button labeled INSTALL JCAPPER. Do NOT click the box labeled Install Build Folder Database. You will be presented with a message about an existing database being found and several messages about OCX files being registered. Click OK after each message. At the end you will see a message about a desktop shortcut being created and finally an Install Complete message. Click OK and X out of both the Installer and Install Wizard.

    The install, at this point, is complete.

    Double click your JCapper desktop shortcut and login using your JCapper userid and password.


  • Creating a JCapper Shortcut on Your Desktop
    On most Windows Operating Systems, the Installer will create a JCapper Shortcut on your Windows Desktop. In the event one is not created, the following procedure may be followed to create one manually:
    1. Right click anywhere on your desktop.
    2. click NEW
    3. click Shortcut
    4. click the Browse button
    5. Navigate to the following path: C:\JCapper\exe\
    6. Select the file named: JCapper_2004.exe
    7. Click the OK button. The following text should now appear in the textbox: C:\JCapper\exe\JCapper_2004.exe
    8. Click the NEXT button.
    9. Click the FINISH button.


  • Change the Icon for the JCapper Shortcut on Your Desktop
    1. Right click on the JCapper Shortcut.
    2. click Properties
    3. click the Change Icon button.
    4. click the Browse button
    5. Navigate to your Build Folder
    6. Select the file named: JCapper_Icon.ico
    7. Click the OPEN button.
    8. Click the OK button.
    9. Click the APPLY button.
    10. Click the OK button.
      11. The icon image should now appear as part of the shortcut.


    • Minimum System Requirements:

    Operating Systems
    JCapper has been tested on the following operating systems:
    Windows NT4.X
    Windows 98
    Windows 2000
    Windows XP Home
    Windows XP Pro

    Hard Disk Space:
    Programs: 22 mb
    Database: 30 mb (after 200 Bris Data & Results Files)
    Data Files: 18 mb (conservative estimate for 200 Bris Data & Results Files)
    Total:        70 mb (typical min installation)

    RAM: 16 mb min recommended

    CPU: 100 khz Pentium 1 min

    Other
    JCapper uses the Microsoft Jet Ole 4.0 Database Engine
    MDAC 2.1 Compatible
    MDAC 2.5 Compatible
    MDAC 2.7 Compatible

    Troubleshooting
    JCapper was developed using Visual Basic 6.0 and relies on component tools provided by Microsoft.

    Not all versions of Windows are consistent from build to build. It is possible that one or more dependency files (dll or ocx ) are missing from the particular version of the Windows operating system present on your machine. When this is the case, error messages can result when running different modules within JCapper. The following error messages have been reported by some users along with the solution that fixed the problem.

    • Error Description: Compatible MDAC Version not Detected. Happens When: Whenever I click the Install JCapper button on the Installer. Instead of performing the install, the Installer gives me the error message. Cause: The version of MDAC (Microsoft Data Access Componenets) on your system does not support the Microsoft Jet Ole 4.0 Database Engine used by JCapper. More info: To learn more about MDAC, click here. Solution: Download and install the Jet 4.0 OLEDB Database Engine.


    • Error Number: 430 Description: Class does not support Automation or does not support expected interface. Happens When: Whenever I try to run the Installer Program (file name: JCapper_Install.exe.) Instead of performing the install, the Installer gives me the error message. Cause: The version of MDAC (Microsoft Data Access Componenets) on your system does not support the Microsoft Jet Ole 4.0 Database Engine used by JCapper. More info: To learn more about MDAC, click here. Solution: Download and install MDAC 2.7 and the Jet 4.0 OLEDB Database Engine.


    • Error Number: 430 Description: Class does not support Automation or does not support expected interface. Happens When: Whenever I click Calculate Races or Build Database. The progress bar for creating the export file almost finishes but the Profile Marker doesn't come up automatically. Instead, I get the error message. Cause: The Windows dependency File named WSHOM.OCX on your system is not registered, missing, or is an incorrect version. Solution: Copy the file WSHOM.OCX from your JCapper Build Folder into your Windows System Folder and then use Regsvr32 to register the OCX file.


    • Error Description: Conponent 'RICHTX32.OCX' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid. Happens When: Whenever I launch the Data Window I get this error message. Cause: The Windows dependency File named RICHTX32.OCX on your system is not registered, missing, or is an incorrect version. Solution: Copy the file RICHTX32.OCX from your JCapper Build Folder into your Windows System Folder and then use Regsvr32 to register the OCX file.

      Note~ The JCapper Installer does not overwrite pre-existing OCX files residing in your Windows\System or Windows\System32 folder(s) because the possibility exists that the files were placed there by and are needed by another program. Replacing an OCX file needed by another program with a JCapper compatible OCX may cause a conflict for that other program. For more information email JCapper Tech Support at: jeff.platt@jcapper.com
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