If you've used an MYOB product in the past, thank you for upgrading to MYOB Plus! We're sure you'll enjoy Plus's ease of use, coupled with the power and flexibility of network computing.
Before you begin using Plus with an existing company file, you need to perform a simple procedure called upgrading. Upgrading creates a new file using the information in your existing company file, which was created and maintained with your previous MYOB product, so it can be used with the most recent version of Plus. The upgrade process usually takes only a few minutes; very large company files, however, may take an hour or more to upgrade.
Note: Company file concepts
When you upgrade your file to Plus 2004 (v13), your original company file remains in your system in its original location. The upgraded file -- which can be used with Plus 2004 (v13) -- will be in a location you specify during the upgrading process.
If you're using Plus on a peer-to-peer network, your company file is in a location that can be accessed by all workstations. Since all users are accessing the same company file, you'll need to upgrade the company file (and any other company files you may have created) only once. You should run the Upgrade Assistant on the workstation where the company file is located.
After your company file is upgraded, you can also upgrade your custom forms, custom reports, letters and spreadsheets to your Plus 2004 (v13) folders using the new Templates Upgrade Assistant.
The Template Upgrade Assistant appears as an icon named MYOB Plus Template Upgrade Assistant within the MYOB Plus folder that appears in the Programs folder on your Start menu.