Softfile Version 3.06

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Softfile Version 3.06

Release Notes

Database location
The program files and the data files can be in two separate locations. This is required for compatibility with Windows Vista [and all later versions of Windows].

The Destination Location, where the programs are installed, is typically:

C:\Program Files\Softw\

and the Data Location, where the data files are installed, is typically:

C:\ProgramData\RTG\Softfile\

or, for Windows XP:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\RTG\Softfile\

If you upgrade from a previous version of Softfile, your programs and data will both be in one location, probably here:

C:\Program Files\Softw\

You must move the data files out of the Program Files folder to a new Data Location.
New help file
The help files used with previous versions are not compatible with Windows Vista, so new help files were created for this version.
Reminder dates
Reminders are maintained automatically by Softfile. If you previously put remind.exe in your Startup group, that is no longer necessary.
External links
Links that refer to a file (the target) outside of Softfile will open with the application assigned to them by Windows. Whatever application opens when you double-click an icon for that file will be the application that Softfile uses to display the target.

For example, if double-clicking a PDF file opens it in Adobe Reader, then clicking a link to a PDF file in Softfile will cause Adobe Reader to open and display the file.

Similarly, a link to a Web page will start your Web browser to display it. Previously, Web pages were displayed inside the Softfile window.

Email addresses are a special case. They are automatically treated as mailto links if they appear in a Softfile page. Clicking the address will open your default email application to compose a new message to that email address.

Known Problems

Softfile shares components with Internet Explorer, so you should always install the latest version of Internet Explorer for the best reliability and security.
You cannot create a link to an FTP site.