If you already have Formation Office™ version 5.0 A or higher, you can update the program from the Online Resources menu. All other users can Manually download the Update by following the instructions below.
View list of enhancements and corrections included in this update.
Part 1: Downloading Formation Office™ Update
Step 1: Download a copy of the Formation Office™ update. To download the file, click on the 'Download' button at the top of this page. This will take you to a registration page. After completing a short online form, you can begin the download. When the browser prompts you, select the option to save the file to disk. Make a note of where you save the file. You will need to use it later in step 5. The download file will not fit on a 3.5 floppy disk!
Part 2: Installing Formation Office™ Update
Step 1: Backup your Formation Office Data. From the menu bar on the main screen, choose Backup/Restore - Backup current data.
Step 2: From the menu bar on the main screen, choose Help - About Formation Office Management. A screen similar to the one below will appear. Write down the Program Path as it appears on the About Formation Office Management on your computer.
Step 3: Verify that all users have exited the program. This utility cannot install properly if there are users using the Formation Office™ Program.
Step 4: A windows like the one below will appear. Carefully read its contents then click on the Next button.
Step 5: Verify the Program Directory matches what you recorded from Step 2 above. If it does not match, change it so that is does match. Now, click the Next button.
Step 6: The update has finished installing all the necessary files. Now click on the Finish button.
Step 7: Open your Formation Office™ program. Your Formation Office™ data is being updated to the latest version. This process may take a few minutes. Please DO NOT stop this process.
Step 8: From the menu bar on the main screen, choose Help - About Formation Office. A screen similar to the one below will appear. Your version should now match the latest version of the program that appears at the top of this page.
Note: After successfully updating Formation Office™ , you will be able to check for updates directly from the Help Menu.
