Installing Neeps & Tatties system

Download 020726.zip (7 Megs) into a temporary directory (e.g. ziptemp).

Other tools... bdeadmin.exe, unzip.exe

Unzip the files

Execute setup.exe and follow the instructions. This sets up the Borland Database engine and creates several templates and executables in a new directory (\DelNeeps by default).

Create a shortcut to neeps.exe (if you want to).

Delete the temporary directory & contents (if you want to).

Associated Files

Forms for use within Napier University

event4.xls

Specify the requirements for each event. All departments submitting data on paper should use this form.

ev-ev4.xls

Specify event-event restrictions - this form would be used if you required groups of particular events to occur at the same time for example. Most users do not require this form.

service4.xls

This form is to be used when requesting service teaching from another department. Be sure to use the student codes given on form student4 or short4 exactly.

short4.xls

This form allows you to specify "shorthand" codes for student groups of students, most users will not need to do this.

staff4.xls

Identify the staff teaching in the department. Staff should be given a short code - usually initials - the short codes must be unique. The full name of the member of staff should also be specified. If this data has been submitted for a previous session you need only indicate the staff changes.

student4.xls

Identify the student group names used and show any restrictions of availability. All departmental users must complete these forms for their own students only.