Goodteith Software

CD Backups

Alistair — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:14:42 +0000

Very important, should be done every day but at LEAST once a week, even if you have FileMaker Server.
For those of you using Server and CDBurnerXP, I’ve put together a step-by-step guide to backing up the very latest versions of your files.
It is quicker to backup a backup on the external hard drive, but to start off with it’d be best to save the absolute up-to-date version.

You can find a PDF of the instructions here:
CDBurnerXP Tutorial for Server

I hope this is a help to people.

Starting and Stopping Filemaker SERVER

Alistair — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:16:18 +0000

Download these utilities if you are using Filemaker Server. Install on the SERVER computer only (NOT REC1).
Installation will put three utilities on your desktop.
1) Start Server Use this if you have just stopped the server software. Server automatically runs when you switch on the computer.
2) Stop Server Stop the server if you need to restore from a backup or upgrade the system.
3) Shutdown Server Use this utility last thing at night. You can click on this at night and you will automatically create a backup to the external hard drive, then shut down the server computer.

Installation is very simple. You will be asked for the Drive letter of your external hard drive. (eg…F)

You can find the file here.

New instructions have been posted

Alistair — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:10:15 +0000

Simon Locke has kindly written a set of instructions for the newer users among you to download and print off. They’re very useful to have sitting in reception somewhere so that you can grab them to check something, and explain key elements of using the software. They are a work in progress, however, so all comments, requests and suggestions will be gratefully recieved via our Contact Us page, or via the user group.

You can find Simon’s instructions for download on our handouts and instructions page.

Rejected EDI Files

Alistair — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:54:03 +0000

If you are emailing me a rejected batch of claims it is important that you send these files as ATTACHMENTS. Don’t embed the files in the message or your emailing software will put in carriage returns and punctuation and generally mess things up.

If anyone wants to do a “dummy” run just email me a file from your dpduploads folder on REC2 and I will tell you if you’ve done it right

send to Al@goodteith.co.uk

Mailmerge File from Training Weekend Ready for Download

Alistair — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:51:12 +0000

I have completed the file we were working on at the training weekend. Download this file and you can import records from your “found set” for any layout you care to create. The file will install into your Dental Surgery Docs folder and is called Alistair. Rename this file to your own name and it will not be overwritten at update time.

Please feel free to call us if you have any questions.

You can dowload the file from our Downloads page.

More instructions from Elaine

Stewart — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 16:54:05 +0000

Elaine has finished another lot of instructions, find the web and pdf versions here again. Or you can go straight to them using the links on the navigation bar. I’ve also fixed the Contact Us form, so it definitely works properly now.

Elaine’s Instructions

Stewart — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:14:03 +0000

Elaine has typed up some instruction sheets for a few things. You’ll find them here. You can print them off from the website or download the pdf versions. I’m sure Elaine will take requests as well, you can let her know with the Contact Us page.

Goodteith Weekend post mortem

Stewart — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:13:22 +0000

The first “Getting more from Goodteith” training weekend is all over, and everyone managed to get through it. Sally has stopped cooking this morning, Alistair is seeing some teeth and things are getting back to normal.
We hope everyone managed to take plenty away from the weekend: we certainly learnt a huge amount about putting on courses. Next time will definitely have course handouts, and Elaine’s instructions will posted on this site over the next few days as she writes them.
We will put together this extra file Alistair made on Saturday and make it available to download. Feel free to change away, & we promise never ever to touch it again so you can keep all the letters you make in it.

Thanks to Dental Directory for the wine.

A huge thanks to Trossachs Backpackers for letting us use the hostel all weekend. It’s a fantastic facility and we’d definitely like to do future courses there as well.

Backing up

Stewart — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:18:09 +0000

We’ve put together a little script to help with the daily backup process if you’re backing up to another hard drive every night. It might require a little fiddling to get it to work, so give us a phone if you’re going to use it.

You have got to do them, alright? Alright.

Backup Setup

Up and running

Stewart — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 21:55:47 +0000

The new website is up and running! Please bear with us while we iron out any mistakes, idiosyncracies, idiocities and anything else that we haven’t noticed yet.

If you’re looking for information about Callander Dental Practice, please click on the link at the top of the page.