To prepare to upgrade your company file for use on a network

Note:  MYOB AccountEdge works only in a peer-to-peer network environment.

Before you begin the upgrading process, you should be sure that the following conditions exist:

Mac OS X Users - IMPORTANT!

1. If you haven't already done so, install MYOB AccountEdge2004 (v4) on each workstation where AccountEdge will be used. Use the instructions in your Getting Started manual to learn how to do this.

When you're installing the product, keep in mind that it must be installed on the computer you plan to use to upgrade your company file.

2. After you've installed AccountEdge on all your workstations, be sure you know on which workstation your company file is currently located.



3. Next, choose the workstation where your AccountEdge2004 (v4) company file will be located. The workstation you choose will need to be accessible to all AccountEdge users after you've upgraded the file.

Note:  Plan the best location for your company file

4. If your current company file isn't located on the workstation you chose in the previous step, copy the company file to that workstation.



5. Once the company file is on the proper workstation, be sure you know the exact location of the company file (for example, Macintosh HD:MYOBAccountEdge) so you can find it easily when you upgrade. Use the Finder to see the exact location of the company file.



6. Finally, check to see that all workstations have full (read/write) access to the location you choose; in other words, be sure that all workstations are allowed to make changes to files within the location you select.