- FAQ's for ImageWorks.
- FAQ's for SplashWorks.
- FAQ's for QuoteWerks.
- FAQ's for DesignWare.
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FAQ's for Splash V3.
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Some Microsoft Vista Versions are missing the 8 digit
registration number for ImageWorks. Close ImageWorks / right click the icon
on the desktop / choose run as administrator, this will give you the missing
registration number needed to register. Once you close ImageWorks you will
have 0 days left. Register immediately.
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You will also have to run as administrator
each time you use ImageWorks
so the movies run correctly from your computer. Or turn off the User Account
Control in the Control UAC Panel. UAC can be turned ON/OFF under Start |
Control Panel, User Accounts, "Turn user account control on/off".
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FAQ's for SplashWorks!®.
 Using
Windows Vista:
- Because of the high security Vista has, some tools
will not work properly until you make yourself the administrator
of SplashWorks. (You will only have to do this once) Close SplashWorks / Right
click the icon on the desktop / Choose "Run as Administrator"
- With SplashWorks Closed - click on the link
below, it will open a new window or copy and paste the link in your address
bar.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=6ebcfad9-d3f5-4365-8070-334cd175d4bb&displaylang=en
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Here is the fix for Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe)
for Windows Vista .
A. Click on Continue Button and run the Validation Required for Windows. Download and run
one of two files for the Help file to
be updated. Try the 86.msu first / open SplashWorks double
click the ? mark icon on the top tool bar if the help file opens you do not
have to try the next fix. 64.msu.
If you need assistance call 772-692-8787 ask for Kevin
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How to make inches and feet the default.
How do I
turn on and off the display of Overall and Current Dimensions as I am
drawing?
Go to Options / Options / General tab / Deselect "Enable
drawing data display" Don't forget to "Save as a Default" and Click Ok!
How do I set points in my drawing exactly where I want them.
The Insert key or Left click:
Sets a point. Because the mouse or your hand can move the insert key is
more accurate.
Right
Mouse Button / Shortcut Key: . (period):
snaps to the nearest point in the drawing and sets a point there. Use to
join lines and arcs. Also to move objects.
LINE SNAP / Shortcut Key: K
The cursor snaps to the nearest line and sets a point.
GRAVITY MOVE / Shortcut Key: , (comma) The Comma key snaps to the
nearest point in the drawing without setting a point.
How to set-up the Arrow Keys to draw in SplashWorks.
How do I bring an Image into SplashWorks?
A. If it is on your hard drive go to FILE -
Image - Select the LOAD IMAGE FILE command. The Load Image File box appears.
Select the desired .BMP, JPG, TIF, TGA file and click OK. Set a point in
your drawing for one corner of the insertion box. Move the cursor away from
the first point to stretch the rubber-band box. When the box is the correct
size, set the second point. The image will be inserted into
 your
drawing in the space formerly occupied by the insertion box
B. Suppose that you want to
insert an image in your drawing that is on the web - Right Click on the
image go to Copy - now it has been placed on the Clipboard.
In SplashWorks, Now Select the PASTE command from the EDIT menu. A
rubber-band box representing the scale of the object will follow the cursor
as you move it around the screen. When you have selected a location for the
copy of the object, set a point. Try it on the image on the right.
How do I send my drawing to an outside
printer?
A.
Kinko's has a Free printer driver you
can download and save the drawing to a disk or send it to them via email.
Go to
Kinko's File Prep Tool
B.
The Print to File option lets you send a drawing to a disk file
rather than to a printer. This option is convenient if you need to print or
plot your drawing at another location. It can also be used to transfer the
drawing image to other applications.
To use this option select FILE - Click the PRINT button. The Print Command
box appears. Select PRINT TO FILE - Click PRINT - Now enter the output file
name in the FILE NAME box. In the FOLDERS box, select the location for the
file. Then click the OK button. A printer file is created and stored with
the specified name and location. (.PRN File)
C.
Ask your Print Shop for the print
driver the retailer is using.
D. Print to PDF
for Free:
http://www.pdf995.com/ - FREE..
E. You can make SplashWorks drawings
into PDF files by using Adobe Distiller. This is a print utility that
installs with the full version of Adobe Acrobat. Just set up the drawing in
your SplashWorks Print command and choose the Distiller as the printer.
How do I bring a pool symbol in my drawing and change
the size?
A. In the Symbol library don't forget to UNCheck "use original scale" -
Select Explode
 Symbol
- Each pool has two handles, Click down on the left side of the screen where
you would want the left handle - now go to "Point Relative" The short cut
key is the key to the left of the enter key, the "apostrophe key." In the DX
field put the length of the pool you would like. Be sure you have "Relative
to last point selected" Click Enter. Your pool is on screen the size your
requested -
You can also resize the pool using the resizing handles. When the Use
Resizing Handles command is enabled, items that are selected have scaling
nodes or resizing handles around them. These nodes may be used to scale the
selection along a single axis, or both axes.
The Set Handles command can be used to set selection handles. Selection
Handles are reference points for one or more entities that have been
selected. The selection handles are used to help you move, copy, or
manipulate the selection.
Click here for Instructions on how to use
SplashWorks®
Symbol Library
How do I put my dimensions on a layer?
Highlight all your dimensions by
selecting them or using EDIT – SELECTION FILTER. After they are all
selected. Press CTRL + I on your key board in the INFO BOX use the drop down
to tell it what layer you want the dimensions on.
Now go to the Options Box by pressing L on your keyboard – it will bring you
to the Layer options – Here is where you can name the layer, choose to make
it visible or not with many other features for layers.
To directly draw on a layer choose the layer as the active layer which will
always be visible then go back and disable visible layer.
How can I Email my drawing to Tech
Support or someone else who has SplashWorks?
SplashWorks works with Outlook, Outlook
express, or Vista Mail - Go to FILE - SEND - SEND
CURRENT DOCUMENT - It places the file as a attachment into your email. This
allows our support department to view your drawing quickly. Send a test to
Support@PoolDesignSoftware.com
When you receive a SplashWorks file as an
attachment, SplashWorks should be closed now just double click the attachment and SplashWorks will open
automatically with the drawing in view. If you would like to test it out
send a Request for a Drawings to
Sales@PoolDesignSoftware.com.
DWG files are spread all over the
place when imported.
A. If the original DWG file was drawn in the
Layout mode of AutoCAD and not the Model space mode. SplashWorks can only
import the Model space data from an AutoCAD file. What happens in layout
mode is a person can take elements from all over the screen and pull them
together into what looks like a cohesive drawing. This is regardless of
their real location in the XYZ axis. When SplashWorks displays them the
parts can only be shown in their actual XYZ location. What you can do is ask
the sender to break the block and save to DWG 2000 or less.
Can
you can edit pullout text!
Yes,
Group Explode. Remember to edit text -
Highlight the text and go to the Info Box - Short Cut Key "Ctrl + I" - Here
you can edit the type and size of text also.
Pool Design Software®
Sold Customers
ONLY we have Updated or New Libraries for SplashWorks @ NO CHARGE.
With your purchase came an instructions for installing your programs, under
SplashWorks you should find the webpage these files are on. You can receive
another copy of instructions by emailing.
Sales@PoolDesignSoftware.com Please include your Name,
Company, and Phone.
Instructions for transferring a license from one
computer to another.
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FAQ's for QuoteWerks
Using
Window Vista follow the instructions below.
If QuoteWerks is not yet installed on
the Vista machine, then when installing QuoteWerks on a Windows Vista machine,
DO NOT install QuoteWerks into the 'c:\program files' folder. Instead, install
QuoteWerks into a folder like 'C:\Applications\QuoteWerks'. By default Vista
does not allow programs installed in the 'C:\Program Files' folder to save data
anywhere under that folder which is what QuoteWerks does.
If you have already QuoteWerks locally on the Vista machine, you will want to
move/install QuoteWerks to a location other than in the C:\Program Files\'
Folder. We suggest C:\Applications\. Thus, the full path to the QuoteWerks
folder if installed locally (not on a network) would be
'C:\Applications\QuoteWerks'
Anytime the QuoteWerks directory is moved, you should re-run the NSETUP.EXE
file located in the root of the QuoteWerks directory.
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Registering QuoteWerks
- Install and Register QuoteWerks on the computer you're
going to create your product database on. You will be prompted to run
through the "QuoteWerks Setup Wizard.
- You will then be prompted to "Enter in License Key"
Use the key on the Registration Sheet you received with your purchase.
- Manually you can go to Utilities / License Manager /
Click on Register License.
- Register the program with the manufacturer by
submitting your seed # created by your computer.
- After receiving your Registration Code from the
manufacturer enter it in the correct field.
- Now go to Help / QuoteWerks on the Web / Check for
Updates - you will be prompted for the Serialized Update Key on your
registration Sheet. Close QuoteWerks before the update begins.
- Don’t forget to go back often and update, your
purchase included 12 months of updates.
- Example of Registration Sheet.
License Key(s) Purchased: J-5551-40103492-FJLNQR
Your QuoteWerks Serialized Update Key = U-060210-45252492-FLMRUZ
Update Maintenance Program Expiration Date = 2/10/08
- After registering and creating your product database you might want
to put QuoteWerks on a 2nd computer follow these Instructions below.
Remote Computer: Go to the hard drive of the original install (Station) and
copy the QuoteWerks folder to a CD or other means. Go to the 2nd computer
you will be installing the program on and paste it into the Programs file.
Now go into that folder and run the nsetup.exe node installation. If you’re
going to be merging quotes and invoices. Then on the 2nd installation –
Select Tools – Options – select the installation tab, and change the
document prefix letters to something other than the Original Installation.
This is a must or you will over write files when you merge the quotes and
Invoices.
If you purchased a multi license – you have the option to network. You will
install and register the program on the server or shared drive from a
station computer – then from each station run the "nsetup.exe" from the
QuoteWerks folder on the station computer. You also have the option to run
remote users.
Once QuoteWerks is completely installed and updated, you have the option to
download a Sample Pool Product Data Base created by one of our customers.
Additional instructions will be on your registration papers.
QuoteWerks comes with a extensive help file as well as training video's You
can purchase a QuoteWerks Manual for additional $25.00 from our
order online page.
FAQ's for DesignWare V3
or V4
Pool Design Software has upgraded and developed
their own Photo Image Program
"ImageWorks" Upgrade to ImageWorks
@50% discount.
Some
Microsoft Vista Versions have compatibility issues with the Registration of
DesignWare . If you find you have No Serial number. Right Click the DesignWare
icon on your desktop/ choose "Run as administrator " / Next widow - Allow /
Click OK / DesignWare will open. / Once you close DesignWare it will be locked
out - Register Here
you now have a Registration #.
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FAQ's for Splash V3.0 or 3.1
Please note: Splash has been discontinued. DIG will no longer
be supporting Splash V3. Pool Design Software, Inc. has
purchased the rights to both programs from DIG, Splash and Quote and has completely rewritten both.
SplashWorks and QuoteWerks are easy to use comprehensive programs.
Check out the
New SplashWorks!® and all it's features
You can now register Splash
V3 online by clicking here.
Replacement CD's are available.
1.Windows XP or Window 2000 or Vista - tutorials or training
movies do not work. Put your CD in the CD Rom Drive / Go to the Movie Folder on
the CD Rom Drive / Copy and paste the Movie Folder to your desktop / it will
take a few minutes to load all the movies on your hard drive / Use the folder on
your Desktop get to your movies / Put your CD away. You will no longer need it
except to load the program.
2. Where can I find the written User's Guide or Manual?
Same as above, this time your looking for Reader folder / open it and find
Splash.pdf / Copy it to your desktop.
3. Going to File / Print the program closes:
Load Splash Print: Put Splash V3 in the CD Rom Drive
- cancel the start up and go to the CD Rom drive and to the SPLASH PRINT folder.
/ Run Splash Print on your computer.
• Be Careful! Splash Print looks just like Splash yet it has no save feature "do
not edit your drawing in this program" You will be able to print as if your were
in the full version.
We have no idea why some computers or printers are causing this error. This is
one of the reasons we totally rewrote the program. Try the new
SplashWorks
Now. SplashWorks imports your Splash drawings.
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