| Pro-Coin 2008 is available |
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Pro-Coin 2008 was updated on 10-1-2007. Several new features have been added. Please visit Pro-Coin Information for a complete listing of features.
Current Users please follow these steps to update.
- Create a backup from Pro-Coin 2007. This file will have a .pcb extension and should be saved somewhere on your PC.
- Verify that the backup exists. If it does not your collection will be lost.
- Run the uninstall of Pro-Coin 2007.
- Download Pro-Coin 2008 from here
- Double click on this file to start the install
- Once installation is complete, start the software and restore the backup you created in the first step.
At this point you should have Pro-Coin 2008 installed with your pre 2008 backup restored.
Future updates will be done using the built-in update utility. This release could not use the update utility due to extensive updates for MS Vista.
Please email us at support@mwpsoftware.com with any questions.
Thanks,
The MWP Software Team! |
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| I get an update error -- Table alreacy exists: column_order. Whats the problem? |
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If Pro-Coin 2008 was installed between October 4 and November 28 2007, an out of date update location was being used to apply updates. This out of date file will not have a negative affect for any coins added during this time period. This can easily be corrected by clicking here and saving the properties file to the "lib" directory in your Pro-Coin install location.
The folder is usually located at C:/Program Files/Pro-Coin/lib
When prompted it is ok to overwrite the current file. Please contact us at support@mwpsoftware.com with any questions. |
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| I have a coin that is not in Pro-Coins database. What do I do? |
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| Any coin can be added to Pro-Coin using the "Add User Defined Coin" option found under the Tools menu. Many users have used this option to add items such as Rolls and Currency. |
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| When I go to add a coin. Is there anyway to designate a certain coin collection as my default? |
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| Yes. Select the menu option Help and then choose Preferences. In the General Preference area select the collection that you would like as your startup collection. This collection is loaded upon startup and is set as your default when adding new coins. |
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| Do the coin values represent PCGS,NGC,ANACS values? If not where are the coin values derived from? |
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| These values are provided by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Their web site is www.pcgs.com. |
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| Can the windows in Pro Coin be maximized in Windows to allow full view of tables? |
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| Yes. The main windows within Pro-Coin can be maximized to fit the entire screen, or whatever portion of the screen you would like. |
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| How do I enter more than one coin of the same grade, value, etc...? |
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| When adding a coin users have the option of entering a quantity. So if a user has 20 1971 Washington Quarters graded MS-65, they can enter a quantity of 20 and any other common attributes about the coin. When collection values are calculated the quantity is multiplied by the value to give a correct valuation of the collection. |
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| Is there a booklet? |
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| Currently there is no booklet for Pro-Coin. However, there is an extensive electronic manual within Pro-Coin. Any questions that cannot be answered by the help manual, may be answered here in the FAQs. Please send e-mail to support@mwpsoftware.com if your question cannot be answered by these two sources. We respond to e-mail within a few hours. |
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| When will Pro-Coin be updated? |
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| There is no set schedule for when Pro-Coin is updated. If new coins are released, bugs are found, etc.. we prepare an update and place it on our web site. Users can get the latest updates by going to the File menu option and selecting "Check for Updates". If updates are available users can choose to install them. |
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| What is your biggest advantage over other programs? |
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We feel that we have several advantages over other programs.
First and most important, we listen to our customers. If a feature is requested, we add it to our list and get it into a future update. We attempt to answer any e-mail within 24 hours (usually much quicker) so you don't have to wait days for an answer.
Second, we provide a single click update. As new coins are released and features are added to our software, users can be updated in a matter of seconds. Most vendors charge for these types of updates. Our product grows as the hobby grows.
Third, we offer a free trial of our software so users can be assured of what they are getting. |
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| I have Pro Coin and I would like to edit a user-defined coin. Can I do this? |
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| Yes. User defined coins can be edited on the Add Coin page. Navigate down the coin tree to the user defined coin that you would like to edit. Select it and right click. You will see options for updating and deleting your defined coins. |
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| I want to change the columns I see in the Detail and Explorer view. How can I do this? |
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This can be done by selecting the option "Work With Columns" under the Tools menu. Columns can be hidden, re-ordered, and re-sized on this page.
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| How do I license my software? |
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1) During Pro-Coin's trial period this license dialog will display each time you start the software. Once Pro-Coin is purchased these steps can be followed to register your software. Click on the "Get License" button or enter the URL received via email or package.
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2) Once the license web page launches you will need to enter the email used to purchase the software and the installation ID found in step 1. The install id will be automatically filled in if the "Get Licensee" button is used.
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3) The next screen will provide the license if all information is validated. This license can be written down or copied into your clipboard (Ctrl - C)
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4) The last step is to enter your email and the license generated. Once entered press the "License" button to register and unlock your software.
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| MS, MSDM, MSPL,PRCA,PR etc. what do these letters mean? |
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| Please visit this site for definitions on these http://www.pcgs.com/lingo.chtml |
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| I am having trouble seeing the status bar at the bottom of the page |
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| Some display windows push the bottom of Pro-Coin below the Windows task bar. To see the status bar and its contents you may need to resize your screen or expand to full size. |
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| I've installed Pro-Coin 2008 on Vista, but I still see my 2007 data |
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With MS Vista application data is sometimes stored in a folder called AppData. If Pro-Coin 2007 had previously been installed on your Vista computer you may still see 2007 data when upgrading to Pro-Coin 2008.
If this problem is encountered it can be fixed by deleting the directory
C:\users\USER\AppData\Pro-Coin
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