Getting Started
The compressed file that has been downloaded should be expanded into a new folder on your computer. I suggest you create a new folder in your 'Documents' (or 'My Documents' folder) called 'SailShape' and ensure the files have been expanded into that folder. Their should be three files and one folder showing.
The three files are Sail Shape.mdb, Sail Shape Data.mdb and Carina1.ico. The folder name is 'HelpFiles' containing a few web pages such as Index.htm etc and various image files.
With the SailShape folder open in windows explorer, right click on the file 'Sail Shape.mdb' and select the option 'Send To' and click on the option 'Desktop (Create Shortcut)'. This will place a shortcut on your desktop. If you right click on that icon and select 'properties' then you may change the selection offered. I suggest you select 'Maximized' opposite the 'Run' button and click on the 'Change Icon' button to change the icon picture. Use the Browse' button to find the Carina1.ico file in the 'SailShape' folder. Select this file and press the ''Open' button then 'OK' the windows to accept.
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Now opening the program from the desktop icon should reveal the database form inside the normal access window with the first sail shape displayed. Note that the program automatically attaches itself to the data files and displays the result at the bottom of the form
Now you are ready to use the program. Click on one of the options listed at the top of the index page to begin using the program Go To Index