Asymetrix DayBook/ToolBook Issues and Problems/Solutions (84889)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0

This article was previously published under Q84889

SUMMARY

The initial release of Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.0 came with run-time versions of Asymetrix DayBook and ToolBook. Microsoft was responsible for supporting these run-time versions. As of the release of the Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1, Asymetrix is responsible for supporting all versions of DayBook and ToolBook.

This article includes information on some specific problems with DayBook and ToolBook and possible solutions or workarounds.

MORE INFORMATION

Can't Drag Icons When Mouse Buttons Are Swapped

DayBook version 1.0 with the run-time version of ToolBook does not allow you to drag icons when the mouse buttons are reversed or swapped in Control Panel. To work around this behavior, click both the mouse buttons in quick succession; for example, if the right button is the "active" button, quickly click the right button, then click and hold down the left button.

Error When Compiling Script

The error message
Error when compiling script: Syntax Error
may occur when DayBook is running and either Setup Applications is started from the Windows Setup Options menu or Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows is being set up. Quit DayBook and run Setup again.

Valid Dates Problem

The error message
Valid dates for this version of DayBook are 1-1-91 through 12-31-91. Please check your system date
may occur when the internal clock reaches 1992. According to Asymetrix, this problem occurs only in ToolBook's DayBook version 1.5, in both the full and run-time versions. There are two solutions to this problem:
  1. Download DB15FIX.ZIP from the Asymetrix bulletin board service (BBS) at (425) 451-1173.
  2. If the full version of ToolBook 1.5 is being used, the DAYBOOK.SBK script file can be edited; the following two changes need to be made:

    1. Change "12-31-91" to "12-31-93".
    2. Change "12,31,91" to "12,31,93".
ToolBook and DayBook are manufactured by Asymetrix, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Asymetrix Technical Support:

(425) 637-1600 (DayBook Plus and full DayBook versions) or
(900) 896-9191 (version 1.0, 1.5, and run-time versions)
BBS - (425) 451-1173
FAX - (425) 454-0672

Asymetrix Corporation
Sales & Marketing
110-111th Ave. NE, Suite 717
Bellevue, WA 98004


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/5/1999
Keywords:KB84889