ShoWorks Help Articles

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File Maintenance

Q110013:   How to back-up your data file
Q110014:   How to submit a file for data conversion
Q116002:   How to convert data from Path Code or other programs to ShoWorks
Q116003:   Tips on keeping your data file small and efficient
Q116005:   Failure to open a data file - "That is not a valid ShoWorks data file, would you like to try again?"
Q117015:   How to send your data file to Gladstone
Q117029:   How to export data to QuickBooks
Q117034:   How to convert data files from ShoWorks 2006 to ShoWorks 2009/2012
Q117035:   How to archive and/or transfer modified preset objects

General

Q115000:   How to eliminate crashes or speed issues with ShoWorks
Q115001:   Where to purchase checks, entry tags, and other fair supplies
Q115002:   Using ShoWorks on Multiple Computers
Q115003:   How to remove and re-install ShoWorks
Q115004:   How to use ShoWorks in a Remote Desktop setting
Q117007:   "Display Setting" Message/Monitor Resolution
Q117010:   Accessing PDF-Format Files
Q117011:   How to change your ShoWorks serial number
Q117016:   How to determine what version of ShoWorks is installed
Q117017:   Cannot start ShoWorks with non-Administrator Windows Account
Q117018:   Cannot start ShoWorks - Error message received when first loading ShoWorks
Q117019:   Understanding versions of ShoWorks and Microsoft Access
Q117020:   "The current user account doesn't have permission to covert or enable this database" message
Q117021:   Cannot Activate or problems when Activating
Q117022:   Premium amounts seem incorrect or do not appear on checks and/or other reports
Q117023:   Cannot start ShoWorks - Action Failed, Macro Name of AutoExec
Q117024:   Cannot start ShoWorks Companion for Microsoft Access
Q117025:   How to install the ShoWorks Companion when not initially available
Q117030:   Tips on speed issues when using a network
Q117031:   Cannot start ShoWorks on Remote Desktop using Windows Server 2003
Q117033:   How to create a Jackpot type premium payout
Q117036:   How to install and activate both ShoWorks and the ShoWorks Training Videos
Q117037:   Run-time error 2033. Name conflicts with existing module, project, or object library
Q117038:   Cannot view report list - Bind tree Preset Dialogue? There is no object in this control.
Q117039:   Incompatible Windows version notice
Q117040:   Why does ShoWorks 2012 not support Windows XP and Home Editions?

Online Entries

Q117028:   How to take payments online using the ShoWorks Web for online entries
Q121001:   Cannot upload or download entries
Q121002:   How to format online text
Q121003:   Exhibitors are forced to use passwords they do not know
Q121004:   Cannot download entries
Q121005:   Considerations involving entry deadlines and availability of online entries to the public

Records

Q110222:   How to import exhibitor, school, buyer, and club records from another ShoWorks data file
Q110223:   How to delete many records at once
Q110224:   How to set the Sale Order and working with the Sale
Q110225:   How to quickly update entries
Q110226:   How to work-around a scenario when commissions are not taken out of Add-ons
Q110227:   How to copy/paste many records at once
Q110228:   How to add many Adjustments to Sale items at once (check-offs, percentages, etc.)
Q110229:   Correcting misspellings and deleting items in lists (zip codes, cities, departments, etc.)
Q110230:   How to delete sub-records
Q110231:   Cannot update entries table when using Companion or Microsoft Access
Q110232:   How to generate random numbers for entries in ShoWorks

Reporting

Q113010:   Understanding Report Terminology and tips on creating custom reports
Q113017:   Custom reports missing after ShoWorks install or update, or changing computers
Q113018:   How to backup reports or changing computers and sharing reports on multiple computers
Q113019:   How to import a report from a downloaded or emailed file by Gladstone
Q113020:   How to edit reports using Microsoft Access with the ShoWorks Companion
Q113021:   Tips on creating mailing lists
Q113023:   One or more entries (or other records) do not show up in custom reports
Q113025:   No data was found for the report criteria in this report
Q113028:   Reports that have been imported do not open or Enter a Parameter Value prompt
Q113029:   Not enough memory to update display (message) when opening reports.
Q113030:   Printer icon, menubar or ribbon bar does not appear on reports