MBS32 for Windows

Make a list of all MBS32 future users (people to use MBS32). Make a list of all clients (workstation computers) that will be connecting to the MBS32 database files.
Choose one computer to act as the Server computer (ADMIN computer). The server computer usually holds the MBS32 shared database files in its hard-drive. The best definition though is to decide which physical computer will perform all database administration. The server computer will be the one used to administer all aspects of MBS32. For example, the server computer will run the MBS32 ADMINistration program to setup new users, new practices, new clients, etc.

The most convenient way to install MBS32 is to connect to our web site www.hdata.com and click on download. The download page contains:

Download all files listed above onto the Server. Use the server physical drive (F: for NOVELL networks, or C: for pier-to-pier networks like Windows and WinNT. Use the directory path \MBS32.

NOVELL servers: should use "F:\MBS32\" or similar as the destination application path. (Default)

Other pier-to-pier networks: we recommend you use C:\MBS32\ as the destination application path.

NOTE: On any "Access violation" messages on DLL files, write down the name of the file and choose <Ignore>. On any "Newer version exists" messages on DLL files, write down the name of the file and choose to keep the newer version.

1. Update Windows DLL’s for Windows Setup programs
   At the Windows Desktop on the Server, open the \MBS32 directory window. Double click on VBRUN60 icon to run this program. Once all Dynamic Link Libraries (DLL’s) are updated. SHUTDOWN and RESTART your computer to load the newer DLL’s.
2. Install MBS32 Resource Scheduler and Reporting support files
   At the Windows Desktop on the Server, open the \MBS32 directory window. Double click on MBS32DMO icon to run this program. Select "Complete" to install all programs to the server.
3. Install the MBS32 Server Side Administration programs
   At the Windows Desktop on the Server, open the \MBS32 directory window. Double click on MBS32SA.EXE icon to run this program. Click on "Setup" to proceed. The WinZip installation program unpacks the top level packaging and runs the lower level package "Setup" program. The "MBS32 Server Administration Setup" program will prompt for the destination path. This is the path directory name on the server (e.g.: F:\MBS32 or C:\MBS32). Click on browse if needed, to find this path. Click on the Computer icon to proceed with the "MBS32 Server Administration Setup". "Admin" programs, base data files and core data files are coped to the chosen destination. This also creates a "Start" menu entry under "Programs" for the "MBS32" group called "Administration".
4. Install the MBS32 Server Side Programs
   At the Windows Desktop on the Server, open the \MBS32 directory window. Double click on MBS32SP.EXE icon to run this program. Click on "Setup" to proceed. The WinZip installation program unpacks the top level packaging and runs the lower level package "Setup" program. The "MBS32 Server Side Setup" program will prompt for the destination path. This is the path directory name on the server (e.g.: F:\MBS32 or C:\MBS32). Click on browse if needed, to find this path.
   To proceed with the "MBS32 Server Side Setup", click on the Computer icon. This process copies all MBS32 operating programs to the server. This also creates a "Start" menu entry under "Programs" for the "MBS32" group called "MBS32 System". Once this step is completed successfully, SHUTDOWN and RESTART your computer.
5. Register Server as MBS32 Client
   At the Windows Desktop on the Server, Click on "Start". Click on "Programs". Click on "MBS32 ". Click on "Administration". This runs the MBS32 Administration program. When prompted for login name and password, type "master" and "password" (all lower case, no quotes). Click on <OK> to proceed with login. You are prompted to confirm that the current computer should be registered as an MBS32 Client. When the main Admin Window appears, verify the licensing information shown in the background. Any discrepancies should be reported immediately. Admin allows you to set up clients, users and their access menu, and the practices database file. Please refer to MBS32 Configuration Section of this On Line Documentation for client and user setup instructions.
6. Initialize an MBS32 TEST practice database
   At the Windows Desktop on the Server, Click on "Start". Click on "Programs". Click on "MBS32 ". Click on "Administration". This runs the MBS32 Administration program. When prompted for login name and password, type "master" and "password" (all lower case, no quotes). Click on <OK> to proceed with login. At the "Admin" main window, click on "File", "Practices" to access the Practices Setup window. MBS32 is shipped with one Practice record entry named "Practice1". The data files path for this Practice1 defaults to the Server \MBS32\Data\Pract1 directory. Update the practice name from "Practice1" to your Medical Practice Billing Name. When prompted if you wish to initialize the database files, click on <Ok>. Click on <Done> to exit.
7. Test your MBS32 system access
   At the Windows Desktop on the Server, Click on "Start". Click on "Programs". Click on "MBS32 ". Click on "MBS32 System". This runs the MBS32 program. When prompted for login name and password, type "master" and "password" (all lower case, no quotes). Click on <OK> to proceed with login. MBS32 is shipped with the defaults user "master". Its menu access path for the TEST Practice should appear in the Treeview Window. Click on the Test Practice name within the Treeview window to open the Menu choices for this practice. Click on "Patients" to bring up the Locate Patients Window. Click on "Demographics" to open the Demographics Window. Type Patient Information and press F1 or Click on Create to create this patient.

This step must be done for each Client on your network that will use MBS32.

NOTE: On any "Access violation" messages on DLL files, write down the name of the file and choose <Ignore>. On any "Newer version exists" messages on DLL files, write down the name of the file and choose to keep the newer version.

1. Update Windows DLL’s for Windows Setup programs
   At the Windows Desktop on the Client, open the \MBS32 directory located at the Server drive. Double click on VBRUN60 icon to run this program. Once all Dynamic Link Libraries (DLL’s) are updated. SHUTDOWN and RESTART your computer to load the newer DLL’s.
2. Install MBS32 Resource Scheduler and Reporting support files
   At the Windows Desktop on the Client, open the \MBS32 directory located at the Server drive. Double click on MBS32DMO icon to run this program. Select "Typical" installation to install all pertinent drivers.
3. Install the MBS32 Client Side programs
   At the Windows Desktop on the Client, open the \MBS32 directory located at the Server drive. Double click on MBSClien icon to run this program. Click on "Setup" to proceed. The WinZip installation program unpacks the top level packaging and runs the lower level package "Setup" program. The "MBS32 Client Side Setup" program will prompt for the destination path. This is the local client path (e.g.: C:\MBS32). Click on browse if needed, to find this path. Click on the Computer icon to proceed with the "MBS32 Client Side Setup". Once this step is completed successfully, SHUTDOWN and RESTART your computer.

Test your MBS32 system Access
At the Windows Desktop on this Client, Click on "Start". Click on "Programs". Click on "MBS32 ". Click on "MBS32 System". An window will appear informing that your client is not registered for MBS32. Write down your computer Name as shown on this window and contact your MBS Administrator.

The MBS32 icon is added to your Desktop as a "Shortcut to MBS32".

Double Click on this icon to run your MBS32 system.