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Parent Organizing

Issues with Parent Organizing Database (ODB) and Windows 7, Zip Code downloads

Dear ODB Users:

This post explains how to resolve some of the errors you might find the first time you run ODB under Windows 7.1) Issues with the Zip Code File DownloadIf you are trying to obtain the zip code file for ODB (the program tries to use FTP but firewalls in Win7 and Vista and XP SP3 prevent this) you can now do it manually via the web, using this link:

zipcodes.zip

Download the zip file, open it, and then drag zipcodes.mdb into the same folder as your ODB database. Then when you restart ODB the zip code lookup feature will work.

The same problem affects “auto” download of the database drivers during a clean install. To resolve it just select the “manual” download option which will bring you to the help page:

http://organizersdb.org/installhelp

2) Issues with Auto Update

If you get the message that ODB can’t connect to the server to check for updates, that is because your machine has a firewall. Because of this, we recommend disabling the auto update feature of ODB entirely.

To do this, click on the Wrench, then on the Backups/Lookups button. Then click on Lookups and under the setting “Enable Checking for new ODB versions”, click on the Off button.

3) Issues with cutoff right side of the screen

On earlier versions of ODB 1.1, there was a problem with Vista and Windows 7 where about 10 pixels of the ODB main window were cut off. This issue did not prevent you from accessing any features, but it was a cosmetic problem.

Version 1.1RC8 of ODB, released in April 2009, resolved this problem. The details are on our bug tracker under this link.

4) Issues with MSVBVM50 errors.

Bill Bussey reported an MSVBVM50 error with ODB running Windows 7. This is a confirmed problem and we will release a version of ODB without this error in the coming weeks. Until then you can google “msvbvm50 windows 7″ and you will see that it is possible to install MSVBVM50 using the following linnk:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/180071

It is a relatively simple matter for us to come out with a version of ODB that does not depend on msvbvm50, so it will be done in the next week.

If you have any other Windows 7 question or concerns, please log in to your account at Organizersdb.org and respond to this post.

Thank you, and my apologies for the lack of action on this list!

Rich Cowan
ODB Project Director

Download the Parent Organizing Database – ODB 1.1RC8

By appleseedorg, on February 22nd, 2011
To try out the ODB Software, simply:
  1. Click the Download button
  2. Follow the instructions to Download
  3. Save the Installation file in a place
    you can find, such as your Desktop
  4. Double-click the installation
    file to run the ODB installer
  5. (on Vista, right-click the installation
    file and choose “Run as Administrator”)

Note: if upgrading from 0.9 to 1.x, we recommend starting with the computer that physically contains your ODB data file.

(2.9Mb Download – odbinstall-1.1RC8.exe – 8/21/09)
[Release Notes] (build of 2008-04-18 00:00))
Basic Requirements

  • Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
  • 45Mb free disk space and RAM
  • LAN speed of 10Mbits/second or higher for local networking
  • Microsoft Access is not required; MS Jet drivers are needed and you may need Admin privileges when installing ODB if your PC does not already have these drivers.
 Documentation and SupportODB is known for for ease of setup. With the 1.0 version we have also added “hooks” into the software to that power users and consultants can extend ODB’s functionality. Click here for details.ODB had a 65 page printed manual even before it was released as version 1.0. For the intro to the version 1.0 manual, we are soliciting your comments and suggestions here.

Midwest/Northeast Blizzard Slows Down Appleseed

projectappleseed.org

February 4, 2011

Hello -

I want to apologize for Project Appleseed’s lack of productivity in the last 30 days.  Your school or organization may be waiting for us to complete program requests. Unfortunately, our staff and volunteers have been battered with the flu and three major snow storms including this week’s Midwest/Northeast blizzard. I know for those of you in the East that’s TWO blizzards!  I want to thank all of Project Appleseed’s members for the patience they have shown through these historic snow storms and their aftermaths.

Despite the storms, we will redouble our efforts to to provide:

- Capacity Building Partnership applications announcements
- Requests for keynote speaker information
- Requests for sponsorship consideration
- Answers to questions and requests concerning implementation of the Parental Involvement Toolbox
- Volunteer data from the on-line Parental Involvement Pledge in Excel as we await a fix for the Parent Organizing Database

Schools that lost time implementing the Parental Involvement Pledge since December will have an extra semester added to their membership at no charge.  We want you to be successful and we will work overtime to help our families and schools.

We have not forgotten you and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Kevin Walker