Basically there are 2 possible scenario's:
In both scenarios, you will first create a new folder on the “host/server” machine which will be used to hold all of FastManager's important information and database files.
Sit down at the 'Host' machine and create a new folder that will be used to hold all of FastManager's important files and databases.
Share that folder so that the other computers on the network can access it
When you open FastManager for the first time, you will first be prompted to register the computer, and then to either locate an existing company file, or create a new one. We will be creating a new company file:
Create a new company database
folder
icon and navigate to the location of your “FastManager Data Folder” (which was created during Step 1)Folder Name
Data
, Database
or FMData
will do fineNext
Now fill in all your Company information, then click Next
Next to Tax Type 1
fill in your Default Sales Tax percentage, and give it a different description if you like
We can skip adding users for now. Click on Done
. You should be greeted with a login dialog (select “House Account” from the drop-down selector):
If you get this error message, then it means that the folder you selected at the beginning of the New Company Wizard is wrong. I'm afraid you will have to close the wizard and start over,