Wine Master for Windows FAQ

Updated 05 Jan 04

Other Sources of Help

Wine Master for Palm FAQ.
Wine Master Add-In FAQ

The Wine Master for Window Help also has a lot of good information.

Registered users can always ask The Grand Poohbah for help.

Wine Master for Windows 2.0

What's new in Wine Master for Windows 2.0?

The following features were added to Wine Master for Windows 2.0:

Hot-sync with Wine Master for Palm 2.1 or newer.
Enter longer, more descriptive wine names
Enter up to 6 characters for a cellar location code in the new "Bin" field.
See more columns in the Vintage view - sort by Rating, Price, etc.
Expanded Help.
Step thru the wines and vintages with the up/down arrow keys and the enter key.
The Rating is saved properly (bug in version 1.0)

If you are also using Wine Master for Palm, use Wine Master for Palm 2.1 or newer.

How do I update to 2.0?

Simply download and install Wine Master for Windows 2.0. Version 2.0 will update your wine database automatically. If you are also using Wine Master for Palm, you must also download and install the latest version of Wine Master for Palm to insure data compatibility. The updates are free to registered users.

Is there a charge to update to 2.0?

Updates are free to registered users.

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Installation

When I install under Windows 2000, I get an error. What is wrong?

You are getting an error when setup.exe runs because you need "Administrator" privileges to install an application. Log on as an Administrator and try again.

General

What is the maximum capacity of Wine Master for Windows?

The maximum capacity of Wine Master for Windows depends on the performance of your desktop computer. Wine Master for Windows has been tested with collections of over 5,000 labels, but performs best with collections up to 2,000 labels.

How can I use Wine Master to update my Palm with my new wines?

You can use hot-sync or the Wine Master Add-In feature. See the Wine Master Add-In FAQ for information on using Add-In files or refer to the Wine Master for Windows Help for information on using hot-sync.

Will my Wine Master database be automatically updated?

It will if you use hot-sync with Wine Master for Windows 2.0 and the latest version of Wine Master for Palm. Otherwise, you must export a Wine Master database from Wine Master for Windows and install it onto the Palm.

Does Wine Master for Windows hot-sync with Wine Master for Palm?

Yes, if you are using Wine Master for Windows 2.0 or newer and the latest version of Wine Master for Palm.

Is there a "Wine Master for Mac"?

Not yet. Check back occasionally for news on "Wine Master for Mac".

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Tips

Can Wine Master for Windows read and write Excel files?

Wine Master for Windows can import and export Excel CSV files. Detailed instructions are provided in the Wine Master for Windows Help.

How can I remove duplicates and do other cleanup?

Export the database as a *.csv file, use Excel to clear up any problems, reimport under a different filename, and set the new file as the HotSync default.

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Hot-Sync

What is required for hot-sync?

The following components are required for Wine Master hot-sync:

Wine Master for Windows version 2.0
The latest version of Wine Master for Palm
Wine Master Conduit 1.2
Palm Desktop software version 3.0 or newer

The Wine Master Conduit 1.2 is included in the Wine Master for Windows download. You must install the Conduit before you can use it. See the Wine Master for Windows Help for details on how to install the Wine Master Conduit.

How do I install the software?

(The following information is covered in detail in the Wine Master for Windows Help.)

Before you install, backup your Wine Master for Palm database as follows:

Do a standard hot-sync with your handheld.
Save a copy of the "PbWineDB.pdb" file that is in your desktop Palm user backup folder.

Download the latest versions of the following software:

Wine Master for Palm
Wine Master for Windows

Install Wine Master for Palm using the Palm Desktop software.

Install Wine Master for Windows by running the downloaded wm_winc.exe file.

Install the Wine Master Hot_Sync conduit by doing the following:

Run the new version of Wine Master for Windows.
Choose the Options/Hot-Sync menu command.
Click the Setup button and follow the instructions.

See the Wine Master for Windows Help for detailed hot-sync instructions.

Can I Hot-Sync right away?

No. Follow the hot-sync instructions in the Wine Master for Windows Help for what you need to do before your first hot-sync.

Your first hot-sync is very critical. You must decide whether the handheld or the desktop computer will be the master for the first hot-sync. After the first hot-sync, your handheld and desktop computer will be kept synchronized automatically.

It is important that you follow the instructions in the Wine Master for Windows Help carefully. Otherwise, you could end up with jumbled wine collections on the Handheld and Desktop.

Why don't the wines on the handheld show up on the desktop?

Are you sure you are opening the hot-sync file (File/Open Hot-Sync) when you use Wine Master for Windows? You may be opening another file that is not being used for hot-sync. You can verify the hot-sync file by choosing the Options/Hot-Sync menu command. The file being used for hot-sync is displayed there.

Another possibility is that the hot-sync wine collection is open in Wine Master for Windows during a hot-sync. It's recommended that you do not have the hot-sync wine collection open in Wine Master for Windows during a hot-sync.

Why are my wines being duplicated when I hot-sync?

One of the steps in setting up hot-sync was missed. Most likely it was because the "Handheld overrides desktop" or "Desktop overrides Handheld" was not selected for the first hot-sync. To correct this, select either the wine collection on the desktop or handheld as the one you want to use. This will require removing duplicates from that collection. After removing duplicates from the selected wine collection, set the override for the next hot-sync. The steps to do that are as follows (this example assumes you have removed duplicates from the desktop wine collection):

Set the Wine Master conduit to "Desktop overrides handheld". The steps are:

On the desktop, tap the Hot-Sync Manager icon.
Choose the "Custom" menu item.
Select "Wine Master" on the conduit list.
Click the "Change" button.
Select the "Desktop overrides handheld" option.
Make sure the "Default" checkbox is _not_ checked.
Close the Hot-Sync Manager.
Do a hot-sync.

This will copy the good wine database from the desktop to the Palm device. It will also set you up for full-synchronization for subsequent hot-syncs. The Wine Master for Windows Help also has detailed instructions on how to set the initial override.

Why can't I change the Hot-Sync Manager "Custom" setting?

You are probably using an early version of the Palm Desktop and Hot-Sync Manager software. You can get free updates at Palm, Inc. Support Downloads and Updates

Can I have more than one wine collection and switch them for hot-sync?

You can have as many desktop wine collections as you want. For instance, a France collection for your trip to France, an Italy collection for your trip to Italy, etc. You select which collection is hot-synced. When you do this, follow the Wine Master for Windows Help instructions to set "Desktop overrides Handheld" for the first hot-sync after you change your hot-sync collection selection.

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Printing

How can I print a copy of the View by "Vintage" screen?

Before you print, move the separators between the column labels in the view. This lets you squeeze and expand the columns. Set it up the way you want and then "File/Print". You might also want to use "File/Print Setup" to switch to "Landscape" view to give you more width on the printed page.

If you accidently squeeze a column completely out of sight, quit and restart Wine Master for Windows. It will open up the column a smidgen so that you can adjust it again.

Ratings

I lost my ratings when I opened a saved collection. What happened?

This is a bug in v1.0 that was fixed in v2.0. The rating was lost when you "Save" the collection.
It did not affect the import and export of Wine Master and Desktop files.
If you are still using 1.0, restore and preserve the ratings by doing the following:

Hot-sync with your Palm.
Import the Wine Master for Palm backup file. The file name is "PbWineDB.pdb".
Use Export-Wine Master and Import-Wine Master instead of Save and Open.

The bug was fixed in Wine Master for Windows 2.0.

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Registration

Why doesn't Wine Master for Windows use the Wine Master for Palm registration number?

Wine Master for Windows is a separately-priced product and has its own registration number.

Why should I register?

Wine Master for Windows requires its own registration. Registration lets you create, save, and export as many wines as you like. You also receive technical support via email.

How do I register?

Follow the registration instructions to get a registration number.

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