Church Software by Parish Data System: Formation Office Management Tips


Formation Office Management FAQ's
What are the recommended steps for removing or advancing student, family and catechist information?
Are you familiar with the PDS Religious Education (DOS) program but can't find a specific report or process in the new PDS Formation Office Management program? Learn where your favorite reports and processes can be found.
How do I print on envelopes when my envelope size is not available in my printers paper size menu?
How do I enter special characters in my PDS program?
How do I update my program by using the "Check for Program Updates" option from the Help Menu?
I am running Windows XP or Server 2003 and get the following error when starting Formation Office Ma
How do I setup Formation Office™ on a network?
I am able to run the program on the server, and on the workstation, but not both at the same time. Or you get a message about Directory is controlled by other .NET file. What do I do?
How do I backup my data to a CD-R or CD-RW?
The program starts or runs slow. What can be done to speed things up?
After I type in my registration code, it tells me I have an error. I can't see what the problem is?
Will the data from my DOS program convert into the new windows version?
Can I use Formation Office™ version 3 on a network?
What is the fastest way to install updates to several computers on the network?
What information should I have available before calling PDS for tech support?

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