Frequently Asked Questions

Does "Update Donor Info" synchronize my contacts with my organization?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:41:22 GMT

Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/28/2026 7:41:22 PM

Does "Update Donor Info" synchronize my contacts with my organization?

No. But it provides suggestions for you to review and then accept or reject.

When you download donor address information from DonorHub (via Tools | Update Donor Info),it updates *donor* information in TntConnect with any organizational donor associated with your DonorHub profile. This will not directly update *contact* information in TntConnect. It's an indirect process, so that you're in the driver's seat.

In TntConnect, 'contacts' are completely under your control. 'donors' are distinct and they represent the organization's view of the donor. In TntConnect, you can associate one or more donor accounts with a single contact.

To see a contact's associated donor account(s), click their donor id at the top right.

If there are any unreviewed address/phone/email changes to the donor information, the information in TntConnect turns orange. The donor information will have a "Accept" and "Ignore" link. If you "Ignore", you may want to tell your organization if you think they have the wrong info for one of your donors.

At any time, you can pull up all contact that have unreviewed donor information. Under the "Lookup" menu, click on "Unreviewed Account Info".

Does "Update Donor Info" synchronize my contacts with my organization?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:40:41 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/28/2026 7:40:41 PM

NO.

To see a contact's associated donor account(s), click their donor id at the top right.

At any time, you can pull up all contact that have unreviewed donor information. Under the "Lookup" menu, click on "Unreviewed Account Info".

How do I get past, "Access violation at address 1B* in module 'msjet40.dll'. Write of address *"?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:29:32 GMT

Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/22/2026 4:29:32 PM

How do I get past, "Access violation at address 1B02A23E 1B* in module 'msjet40.dll'. Write of address *"?

Filed under: Mac Issues

It seems that CrossOver 22.1.1 was the very last stable version of CrossOver for TntConnect.

To check if you can download this previous version, from the CodeWeavers website, check out this screenshot:

If you have the ability to download CrossOver 22.1.1 from the CodeWeavers website, do so. Before installing it, be sure to close TntConnect and Quit CrossOver. Then delete CrossOver from your Applications folder. Then install CrossOver 22.1.1 and TntConnect should run again.

If you do not have access to download CrossOver 22.1.1, there's still a way you can run TntConnect, and that's via our free TntConnect for Mac container: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/forums/t/33984.aspx

How do I get past, "Access violation at address 1B02A23E in module 'msjet40.dll'. Write of address *"?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:25:47 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/24/2025 9:25:47 PM

How do I get past, "Access violation at address 1B02A23E in module 'msjet40.dll'. Write of address *"?

Filed under: Mac Issues

It seems that CrossOver 22.1.1 was the very last stable version of CrossOver for TntConnect.

To check if you can download this previous version, from the CodeWeavers website, check out this screenshot:

If you do not have access to download CrossOver 22.1.1, there's still a way you can run TntConnect, and that's via Wineskin. (How to run our free TntConnect on your for Mac via Wineskin)container: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/forums/t/33984.aspx

How do I get past, "Access violation at address 1B02A23E in module 'msjet40.dll'. Write of address *"?

Troy Wolbrink — Sun, 11 May 2025 12:13:37 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/11/2025 12:13:37 PM

How do I get past, "Access violation at address 1B02A23E in module 'msjet40.dll'. Write of address DE754000*"?

Filed under: Mac Issues

It seems that CrossOver 22.1.1 was the very last stable version of CrossOver for TntConnect.

To check if you can download this previous version, from the CodeWeavers website, check out this screenshot:

If you do not have access to download CrossOver 22.1.1, there's still a way you can run TntConnect, and that's via Wineskin. (How to run TntConnect on your Mac via Wineskin)

How do I get past, "Access violation at address 1B02A23E in module 'msjet40.dll'. Write of address DE754000"?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 06 May 2025 15:22:38 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/6/2025 3:22:38 PM

It seems that CrossOver 22.1.1 was the very last stable version of CrossOver for TntConnect.

To check if you can download this previous version, from the CodeWeavers website, check out this screenshot:

If you do not have access to download CrossOver 22.1.1, there's still a way you can run TntConnect, and that's via Wineskin. (How to run TntConnect on your Mac via Wineskin)

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:18:48 GMT

Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/1/2025 1:18:48 AM

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Filed under: Macintosh, Mac Issues

Usually you can get past this error by quitting Microsoft

In the "Automation" section of the settings, expand every instance of TntConnect and make sure that "Microsoft Word. To do this" is checked:

In addition, here's something else to check in the Accessibility section:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THEN:

1. Command-Tab to switch to Microsoft Word.

2. Command-Q to Quit Microsoft Word.

3. Start Microsoft Word, but make sure there are no prompts waiting for your attention in Word.

Now go back to TntConnect and try to launch the mail merge again.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------

If this still fails, you may need to perform a mail merge manually. Click here to learn how to manually perform a mail merge.

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 19:29:07 GMT

Revision 7 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 12/20/2016 7:29:07 PM

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Filed under: Macintosh, Mac Issues

Usually you can get past this error by quitting Microsoft Word. To do this:

1. Command-Tab to switch to Microsoft Word.

2. Command-Q to Quit Microsoft Word.

3. Start Microsoft Word, but make sure there are no prompts waiting for your attention in Word.

Now go back to TntMPD TntConnect and try to launch the mail merge again.

If this still fails, you may need to perform a mail merge manually. Click here to learn how to manually perform a mail merge.

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:36:34 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/6/2015 4:36:34 PM

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Filed under: Macintosh, Mac Issues

Usually you can get past this error by quitting Microsoft Word. To do this:

1. Command-Tab to switch to Microsoft Word.

2. Command-Q to Quit Microsoft Word.

3. Start Microsoft Word, but make sure there are no prompts waiting for your attention in Word.

Now go back to TntMPD and try to launch the mail merge again.

If this still fails, you may need to perform a mail merge manually. Click here to learn how to manually perform a mail merge.

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 22:07:05 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/24/2014 10:07:05 PM

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Usually you can get past this error by quitting Microsoft Word. To do this:

1. Command-Tab to switch to Microsoft Word.

2. Command-Q to Quit Microsoft Word.

3. Start Microsoft Word, but make sure there are no prompts waiting for your attention in Word.

Now go back to TntMPD and try to launch the mail merge again.

If this still fails, you may need to perform a mail merge manually. Click here to learn how to manually perform a mail merge.

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 17:08:41 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/9/2013 5:08:41 PM

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Usually you can get past this error by quitting Microsoft Word. To do this:

1. Command-Tab to switch to Microsoft Word.

2. Command-Q to Quit Microsoft Word.

Now go back to TntMPD and try to launch the mail merge again.

If this still fails, you may need to perform a mail merge manually. Click here to learn how to manually perform a mail merge.

Tried all this. Still doesn't work. I have done it manually, but it sure was more convenient doing it through TNT. THanks!

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

GZaugg — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:52:12 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by GZaugg on 9/9/2013 4:52:12 PM

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Usually you can get past this error by quitting Microsoft Word. To do this:

1. Command-Tab to switch to Microsoft Word.

2. Command-Q to Quit Microsoft Word.

Now go back to TntMPD and try to launch the mail merge again.

If this still fails, you may need to perform a mail merge manually. Click here to learn how to manually perform a mail merge.

Tried all this. Still doesn't work. I have done it manually, but it sure was more convenient doing it through TNT. THanks!

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:30:32 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/4/2013 8:30:32 PM

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Usually you can get past this error by quitting Microsoft Word. To do this:

1. Command-Tab to switch to Microsoft Word.

2. Command-Q to Quit Microsoft Word.

Now go back to TntMPD and try to launch the mail merge again.

If this still fails, you may need to perform a mail merge manually. Click here to learn how to manually perform a mail merge.

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "MergeToWordMac""?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 20:30:19 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/4/2013 8:30:19 PM

Usually you can get past this error by quitting Microsoft Word. To do this:

1. Command-Tab to switch to Microsoft Word.

2. Command-Q to Quit Microsoft Word.

Now go back to TntMPD and try to launch the mail merge again. If this still fails, you may need to perform a mail merge manually. Click here to learn how to manually perform a mail merge.

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:41:21 GMT

Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/1/2025 12:41:21 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

NOTE: These instructions are no longer current. Please refer to this forum post instead: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/forums/t/33984.aspx

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this prompt, click Cancel.

Then, you may need to unblock Wineskin Winery in your Privacy & Security Settings. After that, go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions closely.

6) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Wrapper

7) Download this file (download "Wineskin-2.9.2.0.zip") into your Downloads folder. Double-click on it to extract the file inside of it. Then copy the Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app into the Wrappers folder.

8) Run these commands in Terminal:

xattr -cr ~/Library/Application\ Support/Wineskin/Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app

Note: You can Ignore the warning, "xattr: No such file: /Users/.../Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app/drive_c"

9) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Engines

10) Download this file (download "WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.tar.7z") and copy it into the Engines folder.

11) Click on the Refresh button to refresh the list of installed engines and wrapper version.

12) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.

13) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

14) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

15) Drag the TntConnect app to your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

Note: If you forget to do drag TntConnect onto your desktop, here's how you find it later: In Finder you'd [Go | Home], then go into your personal "Applications" folder and then in the "Wineskin" folder.)

16) Run this command in Terminal:

xattr -cr ~/Desktop/TntConnect.app

codesign --force --deep -s - ~/TntConnect.app

17) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

18) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

19) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

20) Whenever prompted to allow access to a folder by Wineskin or TntConnect, ALWAYS CLICK OK! :) If you don't click OK, you'll waste time digging through the settings later so as to grant the application the necessary permissions.

21) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

22) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

23) Finally, click "Quit".

24) If you moved the TntConnect app to your desktop in Step 12, you should now have an icon on your desktop for TntConnect! You can just double-click on it to run it.

(Note: The icon might still appear as the Wineskin icon. It will eventually turn into the green triangle icon.)

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:39:35 GMT

Revision 16 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/1/2025 12:39:35 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

NOTE: These instructions are no longer current. Please refer to this forum post instead: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/forums/t/33984.aspx

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this prompt, click Cancel.

Then, you may need to unblock Wineskin Winery in your Privacy & Security Settings. After that, go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions closely.

6) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Wrapper

8) Run these commands in Terminal:

xattr -cr ~/Library/Application\ Support/Wineskin/Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app

Note: You can Ignore the warning, "xattr: No such file: /Users/.../Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app/drive_c"

9) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Engines

10) Download this file (download "WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.tar.7z") and copy it into the Engines folder.

11) Click on the Refresh button to refresh the list of installed engines and wrapper version.

12) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.

13) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

14) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

15) Drag the TntConnect app to your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

16) Run this command in Terminal:

xattr -cr ~/Desktop/TntConnect.app

codesign --force --deep -s - ~/TntConnect.app

17) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

18) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

19) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

21) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

22) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

23) Finally, click "Quit".

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:18:18 GMT

Revision 15 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/8/2025 9:18:18 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this prompt, click Cancel.

Then, you may need to unblock Wineskin Winery in your Privacy & Security Settings. After that, go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions closely.

6) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Wrapper

8) Run these commands in Terminal:

xattr -cr ~/Library/Application\ Support/Wineskin/Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app

Note: You can Ignore the warning, "xattr: No such file: /Users/.../Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app/drive_c"

9) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Engines

10) Download this file (download "WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.tar.7z") and copy it into the Engines folder.

11) Click on the Refresh button to refresh the list of installed engines and wrapper version.

12) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.

13) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

14) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

15) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like to your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

16) Run this command in Terminal:

xattr -d com.apple.provenance cr ~/Desktop/TntConnect.app

codesign --force --deep -s - ~/TntConnect.app

17) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

18) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

19) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

21) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

22) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

23) Finally, click "Quit".

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:30:11 GMT

Revision 14 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/24/2025 12:30:11 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this promptinstead, click Canceland .

Then, you may need to unblock Wineskin Winery in your Privacy & Security Settings. After that, go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Wrapper

8) Run these commands in Terminal:

xattr -cr ~/Library/Application\ Support/Wineskin/Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app

xattr -d com.apple.provenance ~/Library/Application\ Support/Wineskin/Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app

Note: You can Ignore the warning, "xattr: No such file: /Users/.../Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app/drive_c"

9) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Engines

10) Download this file (download "WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.tar.7z") and copy it into the Engines folder.

11) Click on the Refresh button to refresh the list of installed engines and wrapper version.

12) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.

13) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

14) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

15) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

16) Run this command in Terminal:

xattr -d com.apple.provenance ~/Desktop/TntConnect.app

17) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

18) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

19) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

21) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

22) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

23) Finally, click "Quit".

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:16:36 GMT

Revision 13 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/24/2025 12:16:36 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this prompt instead, click Cancel and go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Wrapper

8) Run this command these commands in Terminal:

xattr -cr ~/Library/Application\ Support/Wineskin/Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app

xattr -d com.apple.provenance ~/Library/Application\ Support/Wineskin/Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app

Note: You can Ignore the warning, "xattr: No such file: /Users/.../Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app/drive_c"

9) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Engines

10) Download this file (download "WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.tar.7z") and copy it into the Engines folder.

11) Click on the Refresh button to refresh the list of installed engines and wrapper version.

12) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.

13) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

14) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

15) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

16) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

17) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

18) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

19) Whenever prompted to allow access to a folder by Wineskin or TntConnect, ALWAYS CLICK OK! :) If you don't click OK, you'll waste time digging through the settings later so as to grant the application the necessary permissions.

20) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

21) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

22) Finally, click "Quit".

23) If you moved the TntConnect app to your desktop in Step 12, you should now have an icon on your desktop for TntConnect! You can just double-click on it to run it.

(Note: The icon might still appear as the Wineskin icon. It will eventually turn into the green triangle icon.)

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:57:02 GMT

Revision 12 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/16/2025 2:57:02 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this prompt instead, click Cancel and go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Wrapper

8) Run this command in Terminal:

xattr -cr ~/Library/Application\ Support/Wineskin/Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app

Note: You can Ignore the warning, "xattr: No such file: /Users/.../Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app/drive_c"

9) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Engines

10) Download this file (download "WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.tar.7z") and copy it into the Engines folder.

11) Click on the Refresh button to refresh the list of installed engines and wrapper version.

12) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.

13) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

14) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

15) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

16) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

17) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

18) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

20) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

21) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

22) Finally, click "Quit".

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:05:49 GMT

Revision 11 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/26/2024 2:05:49 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this prompt instead, click Cancel and go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Wrapper

8) Run this command in Terminal:

xattr -cr ~/Library/Application\ Support/Wineskin/Wrapper/Wineskin-2.9.2.0.app

9) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Engines

10) Download this file (download "WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.tar.7z") and copy it into the Engines folder.

11) Click on the Refresh button to refresh the list of installed engines and wrapper version.

12) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.

13) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

14) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

15) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

16) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

17) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

18) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

20) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

21) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

22) Finally, click "Quit".

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:19:27 GMT

Revision 10 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/24/2024 7:19:27 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this prompt instead, click Cancel and go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Wrapper

8) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Engines

9) Download this file (download "WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.tar.7z") and copy it into the Engines folder.

10) Click on the Refresh button to refresh the list of installed engines and wrapper version.

11) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.

12) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

13) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

14) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

15) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

16) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

17) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

18) Whenever prompted to allow access to a folder by Wineskin or TntConnect, ALWAYS CLICK OK! :) If you don't click OK, you'll waste time digging through the settings later so as to grant the application the necessary permissions.

19) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

20) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

21) Finally, click "Quit".

22) If you moved the TntConnect app to your desktop in Step 12, you should now have an icon on your desktop for TntConnect! You can just double-click on it to run it.

(Note: The icon might still appear as the Wineskin icon. It will eventually turn into the green triangle icon.)

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:39:13 GMT

Revision 9 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/1/2024 6:39:13 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this prompt instead, click Cancel and go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/EnginesWrapper

8) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Engines

9) Download this file (download "WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.tar.7z") and copy it into the Engines folder.

10) Click on the Refresh button to refresh the list of installed engines ,
and then click the "Update" button to update the Wrapper and then click "OK" to confirmwrapper version.

11) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.

12) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

13) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

14) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

15) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

16) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

17) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

19) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

20) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

21) Finally, click "Quit".

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 17:06:52 GMT

Revision 8 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/6/2024 5:06:52 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this prompt instead, click Cancel and go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Engines

7) Download this file (download "WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.tar.7z") and copy it into the Engines folder.

8) Click on the Refresh button to refresh the list of installed engines,
and then click the "Update" button to update the Wrapper and then click "OK" to confirm.

9) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.

10) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

11) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

12) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

13) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

14) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

15) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

16) Whenever prompted to allow access to a folder by Wineskin or TntConnect, ALWAYS CLICK OK! :) If you don't click OK, you'll waste time digging through the settings later so as to grant the application the necessary permissions.

17) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

18) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

19) Finally, click "Quit".

20) If you moved the TntConnect app to your desktop in Step 12, you should now have an icon on your desktop for TntConnect! You can just double-click on it to run it.

(Note: The icon might still appear as the Wineskin icon. It will eventually turn into the green triangle icon.)

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:17:35 GMT

Revision 7 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/2/2024 7:17:35 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this prompt instead, click Cancel and go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) In Finder, under the "Go" menu, and click "Go to Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Engines

7) Download this file (download "WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.tar.7z") and copy it into the Engines folder.

8) Click on the Refresh button to refresh the list of installed engines,
and then click the "Update" button to update the Wrapper and then click "OK" to confirm.

9) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.

10) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

11) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

12) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

13) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

14) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

15) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

17) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

18) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

19) Finally, click "Quit".

20) Now If you moved the TntConnect app to your desktop in Step 12, you should now have in an icon on your desktop for the TntConnectapp! Just You can just double-click on it to run it.

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:54:18 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/28/2023 12:54:18 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this prompt instead, click Cancel and go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) Click In Finder, under the "+" button "Go" menu, and click "Go to install a new Engine.

Folder" to go to:

~/Library/Application Support/Wineskin/Engines

7) Choose an engine containing "CX" in the name, preferably version 21.x or 22.x. You should avoid Download this file (download "WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.tar.7z") and copy it into the 23.x engines for now.

I'd recommend: WS11WineCX64Bit22Engines folder.1.1-14.

8) Click on the "Update" Refresh button to refresh the list of installed engines,
and then click the "Update" button to update the Wrapper and then click "OK" to confirm.

9) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.

10) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

11) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

12) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

13) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

14) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

15) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

17) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

18) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

19) Finally, click "Quit".

20) Now you should have in icon on your desktop for the TntConnect app! Just double-click on it to run it.

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:30:19 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/12/2023 3:30:19 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer: https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".

5) Click on the "Open" button.

Note: If you see this prompt instead, click Cancel and go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) Click the "+" button to install a new Engine.

7) Choose an engine containing "CX" in the name, preferably version 21.2 or newer. (It shouldn't matter if you choose a 32-bit 21.x or 64-bit engine.) Then click "Download and Install" and then "OK" to confirm22.x.

Note: You should avoid the 23.x engines for now.

I'd recommend: WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.

8) Click on the "Update" button to update the Wrapper and then click "OK" to confirm.



9) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.



10) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

11) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

12) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

Note: If you forget to do drag TntConnect onto your desktop, here's how you find it later: In Finder you'd [Go | Home], then go into your personal "Applications" folder and then in the "Wineskin" folder.)

13) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

14) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

15) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

16) Whenever prompted to allow access to a folder by Wineskin or TntConnect, ALWAYS CLICK OK! :) If you don't click OK, you'll waste time digging through the settings later so as to grant the application the necessary permissions.

17) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

18) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

19) Finally, click "Quit".

20) Now you should have in icon on your desktop for the TntConnect app! Just double-click on it to run it.

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:18:44 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/12/2023 3:18:44 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer:  https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".



5) Click on the "Open" button.



Note: If you see this prompt instead, click Cancel and go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) Click the "+" button to install a new Engine.

7) Choose an engine containing "CX" in the name, preferably version 21.2 or newer. (It shouldn't matter if you choose a 32-bit or 64-bit engine.) Then click "Download and Install" and then "OK" to confirm.

Note: If you're on MacOS 14, you You should avoid the 23.x engines for now. I'd recommend: WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.



8) Click on the "Update" button to update the Wrapper and then click "OK" to confirm.



9) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.



10) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

11) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

12) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

Note: If you forget to do drag TntConnect onto your desktop, here's how you find it later: In Finder you'd [Go | Home], then go into your personal "Applications" folder and then in the "Wineskin" folder.)

13) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

14) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

15) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

16) Whenever prompted to allow access to a folder by Wineskin or TntConnect, ALWAYS CLICK OK! :) If you don't click OK, you'll waste time digging through the settings later so as to grant the application the necessary permissions.

17) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

18) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

19) Finally, click "Quit".

20) Now you should have in icon on your desktop for the TntConnect app! Just double-click on it to run it.

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:09:29 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/9/2023 8:09:29 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer:  https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".



5) Click on the "Open" button.



Note: If you see this prompt instead, click Cancel and go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) Click the "+" button to install a new Engine.

7) Choose an engine containing "CX" in the name, preferably version 21.2 or newer. (It shouldn't matter if you choose a 32-bit or 64-bit engine.) Then click "Download and Install" and then "OK" to confirm.

Note: If you're on MacOS 14, you should avoid the 23.x engines for now.
I'd recommend: WS11WineCX64Bit22.1.1-14.



8) Click on the "Update" button to update the Wrapper and then click "OK" to confirm.



9) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.



10) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

11) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

12) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

Note: If you forget to do drag TntConnect onto your desktop, here's how you find it later: In Finder you'd [Go | Home], then go into your personal "Applications" folder and then in the "Wineskin" folder.)

13) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

14) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

15) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

16) Whenever prompted to allow access to a folder by Wineskin or TntConnect, ALWAYS CLICK OK! :) If you don't click OK, you'll waste time digging through the settings later so as to grant the application the necessary permissions.

17) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

18) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

19) Finally, click "Quit".

20) Now you should have in icon on your desktop for the TntConnect app! Just double-click on it to run it.

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac for free via Wineskin?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 03:59:57 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/15/2023 3:59:57 AM

How can I install run TntConnect on my Mac for free using via Wineskin?

How to Install can I run TntConnect on my Mac (10.15+) for free using via Wineskin?

1) Download the Wineskin app (download Wineskin).

2) Download TntConnect 4.0.43 or newer:  https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/

3) In your Downloads folder, double-click on the Wineskin downloaded app to extract it.

4) Right-click on the "Wineskin Winery" app and click "Open".



5) Click on the "Open" button.



Note: If you see this prompt instead, click Cancel and go back to Step 4 and follow the instructions more closely.

6) Click the "+" button to install a new Engine.

7) Choose an engine containing "CX" in the name, preferably version 21.2 or newer. (It shouldn't matter if you choose a 32-bit or 64-bit engine.) Then click "Download and Install" and then "OK" to confirm.



8) Click on the "Update" button to update the Wrapper and then click "OK" to confirm.



9) Click the "Create New Blank Wrapper" button. Then name the wrapper "TntConnect" and click "OK". Note: this process copies alot of files and takes a few minutes.



10) If you're prompted to install Wine Mono, click "Cancel". (It really doesn't matter if you install it or not.)

11) When it's done, click the "View wrapper in Finder".

12) Drag the TntConnect app somewhere else, like your desktop, so it's easy to find later.

Note: If you forget to do drag TntConnect onto your desktop, here's how you find it later: In Finder you'd [Go | Home], then go into your personal "Applications" folder and then in the "Wineskin" folder.)

13) Double-click on your new TntConnect app, and then click "Install Software".

14) Click on "Choose Setup Executable".

15) When prompted for a file, in your Downloads folder, choose SetupTntConnect.exe (the one you downloaded in Step 2) and then click "Choose".

16) Whenever prompted to allow access to a folder by Wineskin or TntConnect, ALWAYS CLICK OK! :) If you don't click OK, you'll waste time digging through the settings later so as to grant the application the necessary permissions.

17) Follow all the prompts to install TntConnect.

18) After TntConnect is installed, you should be prompted to choose the main executable. Select "C:\ProgramData\__\TntConnect.exe". If should be selected by default. Then click "OK".

19) Finally, click "Quit".

20) Now you should have in icon on your desktop for the TntConnect app! Just double-click on it to run it.

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 06 May 2025 15:25:54 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/6/2025 3:25:54 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Step 1) If you haven't already done so, you need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.



NOTE: CrossOver 23 and 24 and 25 are currently buggy for some users.

For now, I'd recommend CrossOver 22.1.1:



CrossOver 22.1.1 has been tested by the TntConnect developer on macOS 14.1 with a M2 chip.

Step 2) Start up CrossOver, and click the "Install" button at the top right, and then type in "TntConnect" in the search box.



Step 3) Click on the TntConnect listing in the search results, and then click "Install".



Step 4) Under the "Install & Finish" tab, click "Install".



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)



Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

Hint #5) If you can't find TntConnect under the "Select Application" tab, do this:
                 > Download and open (double-click on) this file:  TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie
                 > If so prompted, click "Load" to "load untrusted CrossTie file".
                           (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 30 May 2024 20:08:21 GMT
Revision 50 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/30/2024 8:08:21 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Step 1) If you haven't already done so, you need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.



NOTE: CrossOver 23 is and 24 are currently buggy for some users. For now, I'd recommend CrossOver 22.1.1:



CrossOver 22.1.1 has been tested by the TntConnect developer on macOS 14.1 with a M2 chip.

Step 2) Start up CrossOver, and click the "Install" button at the top right, and then type in "TntConnect" in the search box.



Step 3) Click on the TntConnect listing in the search results, and then click "Install".



Step 4) Under the "Install & Finish" tab, click "Install".



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

Hint #5) If you can't find TntConnect under the "Select Application" tab, do this:
                 > Download and open (double-click on) this file:  TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie
                 > If so prompted, click "Load" to "load untrusted CrossTie file".
                           (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 23:04:51 GMT
Revision 49 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/17/2023 11:04:51 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Step 1) If you haven't already done so, you need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.



NOTE: CrossOver 23 is currently buggy for some users. For now, I'd recommend CrossOver 22.2.122.1.1:



CrossOver 22.1.1 has been tested by the TntConnect developer on macOS 14.1 with a M2 chip.

Step 2) Start up CrossOver, and click the "Install" button at the top right, and then type in "TntConnect" in the search box.



Step 3) Click on the TntConnect listing in the search results, and then click "Install".



Step 4) Under the "Install & Finish" tab, click "Install".



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

Hint #5) If you can't find TntConnect under the "Select Application" tab, do this:
                 > Download and open (double-click on) this file:  TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie
                 > If so prompted, click "Load" to "load untrusted CrossTie file".
                           (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 23:03:31 GMT
Revision 48 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/17/2023 11:03:31 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Step 1) If you haven't already done so, you need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.



NOTE: CrossOver 23 is currently buggy for some users. For now, I'd recommend CrossOver 22.2.1:



Step 2) Start up CrossOver, and click the "Install" button at the top right, and then type in "TntConnect" in the search box.



Step 3) Click on the TntConnect listing in the search results, and then click "Install".



Step 4) Under the "Install & Finish" tab, click "Install".



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

Hint #5) If you can't find TntConnect under the "Select Application" tab, do this:
                 > Download and open (double-click on) this file:  TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie
                 > If so prompted, click "Load" to "load untrusted CrossTie file".
                           (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:14:00 GMT
Revision 47 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/20/2023 4:14:00 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Step 1) If you haven't already done so, you need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.



Step 2) Start up CrossOver, and click the "Install a Windows Application" "Install" button at the top right, and then type in "TntConnect" in the search box.

Step 3) Under Click on the "Select Application" tab, TntConnect listing in the search for "TntConnect".

results, and then click "Install".

Step 4) Under the "Install & Finish" tab, click "Install".



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

Hint #5) If you can't find TntConnect under the "Select Application" tab, do this:
                 > Download and open (double-click on) this file:  TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie
                 > If so prompted, click "Load" to "load untrusted CrossTie file".
                           (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:16:43 GMT
Revision 46 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 7/12/2023 9:16:43 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Step 1) If you haven't already done so, you need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.
                  (Note: It is highly recommended that you purchase the one-year of tech support!)



Step 2) Start up CrossOver, and click the "Install a Windows Application" button.



Step 3) Under the "Select Application" tab, search for "TntConnect".



Step 4) Under the "Install & Finish" tab, click "Install".



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

Hint #5) If you can't find TntConnect under the "Select Application" tab, do this:
                 > Download and open (double-click on) this file:  TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie
                 > If so prompted, click "Load" to "load untrusted CrossTie file".
                           (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 03:58:39 GMT
Revision 45 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/15/2023 3:58:39 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac via CrossOver?

Step 1) If you haven't already done so, you need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.
                  (Note: It is highly recommended that you purchase the one-year of tech support!)



Step 2) Start up CrossOver, and click the "Install a Windows Application" button.



Step 3) Under the "Select Application" tab, search for "TntConnect".



Step 4) Under the "Install & Finish" tab, click "Install".



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

Hint #5) If you can't find TntConnect under the "Select Application" tab, do this:
                 > Download and open (double-click on) this file:  TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie
                 > If so prompted, click "Load" to "load untrusted CrossTie file".
                           (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:37:59 GMT
Revision 44 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/8/2020 8:37:59 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Step 1) If you haven't already done so, you need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.
                  (Note: It is highly recommended that you purchase the one-year of tech support!)



Step 2) Start up CrossOver, and click the "Install a Windows Application" button.



Step 3) Under the "Select Application" tab, search for "TntConnect".





Step 4) Under the "Install & Finish" tab, click "Install".



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

Hint #5) If you can't find TntConnect under the "Select Application" tab, do this:
                 > Download and open (double-click on) this file:  TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie
                 > If so prompted, click "Load" to "load untrusted CrossTie file".
                           (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:36:27 GMT
Revision 43 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/8/2020 8:36:27 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Step 1) If you haven't already done so, you need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.
                  (Note: It is highly recommended that you purchase the one-year of tech support!)



Step 2) Start up CrossOver, and click the "Install a Windows Application" button.



Step 3) Under the "Select Application" tab, search for "TntConnect".



Step 4) Under the "Install & Finish" tab, click "Install".



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

Hint #5) If you can't find TntConnect under the "Select Application" tab, do this:
                 > Download and open (double-click on) this file:  TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie
                 > If so prompted, click "Load" to "load untrusted CrossTie file".
                           (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:36:07 GMT
Revision 42 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/8/2020 8:36:07 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Step 1) If you haven't already done so, you need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.
                  (Note: It is highly recommended that you purchase the one-year of tech support!)

Step 2) Start up CrossOver, and click the "Install a Windows Application" button.



Step 3) Under the "Select Application" tab, search for "TntConnect".



Step 34) Under the "Install & Finish" tab, click "Install".



Step 45) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 56) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

Hint #5) If you can't find TntConnect under the "Select Application" tab, do this:
                 > Download and open (double-click on) this file:  TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie
                 > If so prompted, click "Load" to "load untrusted CrossTie file".
                           (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:33:44 GMT
Revision 41 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/8/2020 8:33:44 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Step 1) If you haven't already done so, you need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.
                  (Note: It is highly recommended that you purchase the one-year of tech support!)

Step 2) Download Start up CrossOver, and open (double-click on) this file:

    TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie

Step 3) Click "Loadclick the "Install Windows Application" if prompted to load untrusted CrossTie filebutton.
                    (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide Under the file.)

     "Select Application" tab, search for "TntConnect".



Step 43) Click Under the "Install & Finish" Installtab, click "when prompted that CrossOver is ready to install.Install".



Step 54) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 65) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

Hint #5) If you can't find TntConnect under the "Select Application" tab, do this:
                 > Download and open (double-click on) this file:  TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie
                 > If so prompted, click "Load" to "load untrusted CrossTie file".
                           (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:04:43 GMT
Revision 40 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 8/26/2020 12:04:43 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Step 1) You If you haven't already done so, you need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.
                  (Note: It is highly recommended that you purchase the one-year of tech support!)

Step 2) Download and open (double-click on) this file:

    TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie

Step 3) Click "Load" if prompted to load untrusted CrossTie file.
                    (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



Step 4) Click "Install" when prompted that CrossOver is ready to install.



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 23:17:39 GMT
Revision 39 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/8/2020 11:17:39 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Step 1) You need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.
                  (Note: It is highly recommended that you purchase the one-year of tech support!)

Step 2) Download and open (double-click on) this file:

    TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie

Step 3) Click "Load" when if prompted to load untrusted CrossTie file.
                    (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



Step 4) Click "Install" when prompted that CrossOver is ready to install.



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 13 May 2020 18:18:30 GMT
Revision 38 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/13/2020 6:18:30 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Step 1) You need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.
                  (Note: It is highly recommended that you purchase the one-year of tech support!)

Step 2) Download and open (double-click on) this file:

    TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie

Step 3) Click "Load" when prompted to load untrusted CrossTie file.
                    (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



Step 4) Click "Install" when prompted that CrossOver is ready to install.



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



A user shared this as a possible solution, "You have to go into your mac's system preferences, then go to "security", then scroll to "full disc access", then unlock your system (in the bottom left corner) and then check the box next to "crossover" or "tnt". This should allow the program to run the next time you try."

Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 04:34:58 GMT
Revision 37 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/4/2020 4:34:58 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Step 1) You need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.
                  (Note: It is highly recommended that you purchase the one-year of tech support!)

Step 2) Download and open (double-click on) this file:

    TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie

Step 3) Click "Load" when prompted to load untrusted CrossTie file.
                    (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



Step 4) Click "Install" when prompted that CrossOver is ready to install.



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.) Something you might try is: Under the "Tools" menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.



Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), in the Options dialog (under the "Tools" menu)menu, click "Options", and in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:52:32 GMT
Revision 36 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/3/2020 3:52:32 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Getting Started, Macintosh

How can I run TntConnect on my Mac?

Step 1) You need to install CrossOver Mac. This is required to run TntConnect on macOS.
                  (Note: It is highly recommended that you purchase the one-year of tech support!)

Step 2) Download and open (double-click on) this file:

    TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie

Step 3) Click "Load" when prompted to load untrusted CrossTie file.
                    (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



Step 4) Click "Install" when prompted that CrossOver is ready to install.



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, read this article and/or get tech support from CodeWeavers.)




Step 6) When you're all done, CrossOver will provide you an icon to start TntConnect. Drag the TntConnect icon to your Dock for easy access in the future.



Any final hints?

Hint #1) If you have the old "TntConnect for Mac" installed, it's recommended you delete TntConnect from your "Applications" folder, and any links to it from your Dock.

Hint #2) If you have an antivirus program on your Mac, you'll probably need to add an exception to your antivirus software so that it ignores CrossOver (to avoid false positives). CodeWeavers has some helpful information on how to do this here:
    https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/mac/mactutorial/bitdefender

Hint #3) You might receive these prompts when starting TntConnect. Anytime you're prompted, click "Cancel", and eventually the program should start up. (We're looking into this.)



Hint #4) If you receive dozens of prompts about "developer cannot be verified" related to your third-party fonts installed on your Mac (like shown in Hint #3), in the Options dialog (under the "Tools" menu), in the Installation section, turn off the Chromium Embedded Web Browser.

How can I develop add-ons for TntConnect?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:30:30 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/9/2025 2:30:30 PM

How can I develop add-ons for TntConnect?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Access Database Add-On

If TntConnect doesn't do exactly what you want, and you know how to use Access 2000, you can develop custom Access solutions to enhance TntConnect. TntConnect has a special feature called "Link to Access Database". This takes an existing database and adds read-only links to tables within TntConnect. This way you can add your own tables, queries, forms and reports and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code modules.   For a better explanation follow this link: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa141493(office.10).aspx   Keep in mind in this illustration that the "Back End" database is the TntConnect file (*.mpddb) and the "Front End" database is the Access 2000 database (*.mdb) that you told TntConnect to link.

Windows Application Add-On

More advanced developers will appreciate the fact that TntConnect provides programmatic ways to create and update linked Access databases via the command line. For help on this feature, run "TntConnect.exe /?" from the command line. The location of TntConnect.exe can be found in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntConnect\InstallPath". Each add-on can create and maintain its own link to the database without requiring the user to manually establish the link.

TntConnect's Database Structure

As to the layout of the underlying tables. You will find that most tables use the first field as their primary key. For example, the main table is called "Contact". The primary key is "ContactID". The gift table has a field called "ContactID" that links back to the person who gave the gift.

Changing Data in TntConnect?

The linked database is to a read-only copy. If your add-on is going to change data in TntConnect, you'll have to make changes directly in the TntConnect database.  A TntConnect 3.1 or newer database is an Access 2000 database (subject to change).  If you do make changes to data in the TntConnect database, it may be required to perform the File|Maintenance task when you are done. Open TntConnect. Click on the "File" menu ... select "Maintenance". From the maintenance screen, recalculate mailing, money and history data. These steps are recommended for the program to operate correctly. Also, each table has a "LastEdit" field that needs to be updated for TntSync to work correctly.

Adding your Add-On to the "Tools" menu in TntConnect

Look in the Windows registry (using regedit.exe) at the key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntConnect\ExternalTools\"
(or if you're on 64-bit Windows look at: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\TntWare\TntConnect\ExternalTools\")
TntSync is provided as an example of how you can register your add-on under the "Tools" menu.

Each tool can specify certain values: Category (if you want a sub-menu), Target (what get's executed when you click the menu ... can be anything that runs under the Windows "Start" menu ... "Run"), IconTarget (where you want the menu extracted from for the tool's menu item), and Shortcut (if you want a keyboard hotkey such as "Ctrl+F1" for running your add-on), Parameters for additional command line parameters sent to your application.

In the Parameters, you can include "currentgroup.csv" somewhere, and it will be replaced with the name of an actual file which represents an export of the current filtered list of contacts in TntConnect's contacts view. This allows your add-on to do something with the current group.

Mail Merge Handler

TntConnect includes built-in support for merging with Microsoft Word 2000 and newer. You can replace this with your own Mail Merge functionality. For some documentation on how to integrate your add-on with TntConnect, look in TntConnect's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip".

App Exit Handler

If you want your add-on program to get called when TntConnect exits, look for the example in TntConnect's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip"

Examples

There are some add-ons currently available for TntConnect.

How can I develop add-ons for TntConnect?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 16:48:32 GMT
Revision 10 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/24/2017 4:48:32 PM

How can I develop add-ons for TntConnect?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Access Database Add-On

If TntConnect doesn't do exactly what you want, and you know how to use Access 2000, you can develop custom Access solutions to enhance TntConnect. TntConnect has a special feature called "Link to Access Database". This takes an existing database and adds read-only links to tables within TntConnect. This way you can add your own tables, queries, forms and reports and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code modules.   For a better explanation follow this link: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa141493(office.10).aspx   Keep in mind in this illustration that the "Back End" database is the TntConnect file (*.mpddb) and the "Front End" database is the Access 2000 database (*.mdb) that you told TntConnect to link.

Windows Application Add-On

More advanced developers will appreciate the fact that TntConnect provides programmatic ways to create and update linked Access databases via the command line. For help on this feature, run "TntConnect.exe /?" from the command line. The location of TntConnect.exe can be found in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntConnect\InstallPath". Each add-on can create and maintain its own link to the database without requiring the user to manually establish the link.

TntConnect's Database Structure

As to the layout of the underlying tables. You will find that most tables use the first field as their primary key. For example, the main table is called "Contact". The primary key is "ContactID". The gift table has a field called "ContactID" that links back to the person who gave the gift.

Changing Data in TntConnect?

The linked database is to a read-only copy. If your add-on is going to change data in TntConnect, you'll have to make changes directly in the TntConnect database.  A TntConnect 3.1 or newer database is an Access 2000 database (subject to change).  If you do make changes to data in the TntConnect using your linked databasetables, it may besure required to perform the File|Maintenance task when you are done. Open TntConnect. Click on the "File" menu ... select "Maintenance". From the maintenance screen, recalculate mailing, money and history data. These steps are recommended for the program to operate correctly. Also, each table has a "LastEdit" field that needs to be updated for TntSync to work correctly.

Adding your Add-On to the "Tools" menu in TntConnect

Look in the Windows registry (using regedit.exe) at the key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntConnect\ExternalTools\"
(or if you're on 64-bit Windows look at: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\TntWare\TntConnect\ExternalTools\")
TntSync is provided as an example of how you can register your add-on under the "Tools" menu.

Each tool can specify certain values: Category (if you want a sub-menu), Target (what get's executed when you click the menu ... can be anything that runs under the Windows "Start" menu ... "Run"), IconTarget (where you want the menu extracted from for the tool's menu item), and Shortcut (if you want a keyboard hotkey such as "Ctrl+F1" for running your add-on), Parameters for additional command line parameters sent to your application.

In the Parameters, you can include "currentgroup.csv" somewhere, and it will be replaced with the name of an actual file which represents an export of the current filtered list of contacts in TntConnect's contacts view. This allows your add-on to do something with the current group.

Mail Merge Handler

TntConnect includes built-in support for merging with Microsoft Word 2000 and newer. You can replace this with your own Mail Merge functionality. For some documentation on how to integrate your add-on with TntConnect, look in TntConnect's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip".

App Exit Handler

If you want your add-on program to get called when TntConnect exits, look for the example in TntConnect's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip"

Examples

There are some add-ons currently available for TntConnect.

How can I develop add-ons for TntConnect?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 17 May 2016 20:27:58 GMT
Revision 9 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/17/2016 8:27:58 PM

How can I develop add-ons for TntConnect?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Access Database Add-On

If TntConnect doesn't do exactly what you want, and you know how to use Access 2000, you can develop custom Access solutions to enhance TntConnect. TntConnect has a special feature called "Link to Access Database". This takes an existing database and adds links to tables within TntConnect. This way you can add your own tables, queries, forms and reports and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code modules.   For a better explanation follow this link: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa141493(office.10).aspx   Keep in mind in this illustration that the "Back End" database is the TntConnect file (*.mpddb) and the "Front End" database is the Access 2000 database (*.mdb) that you told TntConnect to link.

Windows Application Add-On

More advanced developers will appreciate the fact that TntConnect provides programmatic ways to create and update linked Access databases via the command line. For help on this feature, run "TntConnect.exe /?" from the command line. The location of TntConnect.exe can be found in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntConnect\InstallPath". Each add-on can create and maintain its own link to the database without requiring the user to manually establish the link.

TntConnect's Database Structure

As to the layout of the underlying tables. You will find that most tables use the first field as their primary key. For example, the main table is called "Contact". The primary key is "ContactID". The gift table has a field called "ContactID" that links back to the person who gave the gift.

Changing Data in TntConnect?

If your add-on changes data in TntConnect using your linked database tables, be sure to perform the File|Maintenance task when you are done. Open TntConnect. Click on the "File" menu ... select "Maintenance". From the maintenance screen, recalculate mailing, money and history data. These steps are recommended for the program to operate correctly. Also, each table has a "LastEdit" field that needs to be updated for TntSync to work correctly.

Adding your Add-On to the "Tools" menu in TntConnect

Look in the Windows registry (using regedit.exe) at the key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntConnect\ExternalTools\"
(or if you're on 64-bit Windows look at: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\TntWare\TntConnect\ExternalTools\")
TntSync is provided as an example of how you can register your add-on under the "Tools" menu.

Each tool can specify certain values: Category (if you want a sub-menu), Target (what get's executed when you click the menu ... can be anything that runs under the Windows "Start" menu ... "Run"), IconTarget (where you want the menu extracted from for the tool's menu item), and Shortcut (if you want a keyboard hotkey such as "Ctrl+F1" for running your add-on), Parameters for additional command line parameters sent to your application.

In the Parameters, you can include "currentgroup.csv" somewhere, and it will be replaced with the name of an actual file which represents an export of the current filtered list of contacts in TntMPDTntConnect's contacts view. This allows your add-on to do something with the current group.

Mail Merge Handler

TntConnect includes built-in support for merging with Microsoft Word 2000 and newer. You can replace this with your own Mail Merge functionality. For some documentation on how to integrate your add-on with TntMPDTntConnect, look in TntConnect's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip".

App Exit Handler

If you want your add-on program to get called when TntMPD TntConnect exits, look for the example in TntConnect's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip"

Examples

There are some add-ons currently available for TntConnect.

How can I develop add-ons for TntConnect?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 17 May 2016 20:27:33 GMT
Revision 8 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/17/2016 8:27:33 PM

How can I develop add-ons for TntConnect?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Access Database Add-On

If TntConnect doesn't do exactly what you want, and you know how to use Access 2000, you can develop custom Access solutions to enhance TntConnect. TntConnect has a special feature called "Link to Access Database". This takes an existing database and adds links to tables within TntConnect. This way you can add your own tables, queries, forms and reports and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code modules.   For a better explanation follow this link: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa141493(office.10).aspx   Keep in mind in this illustration that the "Back End" database is the TntMPD TntConnect file (*.mpd) *.mpddb) and the "Front End" database is the Access 2000 database (*.mdb) that you told TntMPD TntConnect to link.

Windows Application Add-On

More advanced developers will appreciate the fact that TntConnect provides programmatic ways to create and update linked Access databases via the command line. For help on this feature, run "TntConnect.exe /?" from the command line. The location of TntConnect.exe can be found in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntConnect\InstallPath". Each add-on can create and maintain its own link to the database without requiring the user to manually establish the link.

TntConnect's Database Structure

As to the layout of the underlying tables. You will find that most tables use the first field as their primary key. For example, the main table is called "Contact". The primary key is "ContactID". The gift table has a field called "ContactID" that links back to the person who gave the gift.

Changing Data in TntConnect?

If your add-on changes data in TntConnect using your linked database tables, be sure to perform the File|Maintenance task when you are done. Open TntConnect. Click on the "File" menu ... select "Maintenance". From the maintenance screen, recalculate mailing, money and history data. These steps are recommended for the program to operate correctly. Also, each table has a "LastEdit" field that needs to be updated for TntSync to work correctly.

Adding your Add-On to the "Tools" menu in TntConnect

Look in the Windows registry (using regedit.exe) at the key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntConnect\ExternalTools\"
(or if you're on 64-bit Windows look at: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\TntWare\TntMPD\ExternalTools\")"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\TntWare\TntConnect\ExternalTools\")
TntSync is provided as an example of how you can register your add-on under the "Tools" menu.

Each tool can specify certain values: Category (if you want a sub-menu), Target (what get's executed when you click the menu ... can be anything that runs under the Windows "Start" menu ... "Run"), IconTarget (where you want the menu extracted from for the tool's menu item), and Shortcut (if you want a keyboard hotkey such as "Ctrl+F1" for running your add-on), Parameters for additional command line parameters sent to your application.

In the Parameters, you can include "currentgroup.csv" somewhere, and it will be replaced with the name of an actual file which represents an export of the current filtered list of contacts in TntMPD's contacts view. This allows your add-on to do something with the current group.

Mail Merge Handler

TntConnect includes built-in support for merging with Microsoft Word 2000 and newer. You can replace this with your own Mail Merge functionality. For some documentation on how to integrate your add-on with TntMPD, look in TntConnect's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip".

App Exit Handler

If you want your add-on program to get called when TntMPD exits, look for the example in TntConnect's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip"

Examples

There are some add-ons currently available for TntConnect.

How can I develop add-ons for TntConnect?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 17 May 2016 20:26:55 GMT
Revision 7 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/17/2016 8:26:55 PM

How can I develop add-ons for TntMPDTntConnect?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Access Database Add-On

If TntMPD TntConnect doesn't do exactly what you want, and you know how to use Access 2000, you can develop custom Access solutions to enhance TntMPDTntConnect. TntMPD TntConnect has a special feature called "Link to Access Database". This takes an existing database and adds links to tables within TntMPDTntConnect. This way you can add your own tables, queries, forms and reports and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code modules.   For a better explanation follow this link: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa141493(office.10).aspx   Keep in mind in this illustration that the "Back End" database is the TntMPD file (*.mpd) and the "Front End" database is the Access 2000 database (*.mdb) that you told TntMPD to link.

Windows Application Add-On

More advanced developers will appreciate the fact that TntMPD TntConnect provides programmatic ways to create and update linked Access databases via the command line. For help on this feature, run "TntMPD.exe "TntConnect.exe /?" from the command line. The location of TntMPD.exe TntConnect.exe can be found in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntMPD\InstallPath""HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntConnect\InstallPath". Each add-on can create and maintain its own link to the database without requiring the user to manually establish the link.

TntMPD

TntConnect's Database Structure

As to the layout of the underlying tables. You will find that most tables use the first field as their primary key. For example, the main table is called "Contact". The primary key is "ContactID". The gift table has a field called "ContactID" that links back to the person who gave the gift.

Changing Data in TntMPDTntConnect?

If your add-on changes data in TntMPD TntConnect using your linked database tables, be sure to perform the File|Maintenance task when you are done. Open TntMPDTntConnect. Click on the "File" menu ... select "Maintenance". From the maintenance screen, recalculate mailing, money and history data. These steps are recommended for the program to operate correctly. Also, each table has a "LastEdit" field that needs to be updated for TntSync to work correctly.

Adding your Add-On to the "Tools" menu in TntMPDTntConnect

Look in the Windows registry (using regedit.exe) at the key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntMPD\ExternalTools\" "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntConnect\ExternalTools\"
(or if you're on 64-bit Windows look at: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\TntWare\TntMPD\ExternalTools\")
TntCrypt and
TntSyncare is provided as examples an example of how you can register your add-on under the "Tools" menu.

Each tool can specify certain values: Category (if you want a sub-menu), Target (what get's executed when you click the menu ... can be anything that runs under the Windows "Start" menu ... "Run"), IconTarget (where you want the menu extracted from for the tool's menu item), and Shortcut (if you want a keyboard hotkey such as "Ctrl+F1" for running your add-on), Parameters for additional command line parameters sent to your application.

In the Parameters, you can include "currentgroup.csv" somewhere, and it will be replaced with the name of an actual file which represents an export of the current filtered list of contacts in TntMPD's contacts view. This allows your add-on to do something with the current group.

Mail Merge Handler

TntMPD

TntConnect includes built-in support for merging with Microsoft Word 2000 and newer. You can replace this with your own Mail Merge functionality. For some documentation on how to integrate your add-on with TntMPD, look in TntMPDTntConnect's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip".

App Exit Handler

If you want your add-on program to get called when TntMPD exits, look for the example in TntMPDTntConnect's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip"

Examples

There are some add-ons currently available for TntMPDTntConnect.

How can I develop add-ons for TntMPD?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:29:43 GMT
Revision 6 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/12/2011 6:29:43 PM

How can I develop add-ons for TntMPD?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Access Database Add-On

If TntMPD doesn't do exactly what you want, and you know how to use Access 2000, you can develop custom Access solutions to enhance TntMPD. TntMPD has a special feature called "Link to Access Database". This takes an existing database and adds links to tables within TntMPD. This way you can add your own tables, queries, forms and reports and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code modules.   For a better explanation follow this link: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa141493(office.10).aspx   Keep in mind in this illustration that the "Back End" database is the TntMPD file (*.mpd) and the "Front End" database is the Access 2000 database (*.mdb) that you told TntMPD to link.

Windows Application Add-On

More advanced developers will appreciate the fact that TntMPD provides programmatic ways to create and update linked Access databases via the command line. For help on this feature, run "TntMPD.exe /?" from the command line. The location of TntMPD.exe can be found in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntMPD\InstallPath". Each add-on can create and maintain its own link to the database without requiring the user to manually establish the link.

TntMPD's Database Structure

As to the layout of the underlying tables. You will find that most tables use the first field as their primary key. For example, the main table is called "Contact". The primary key is "ContactID". The gift table has a field called "ContactID" that links back to the person who gave the gift.

Changing Data in TntMPD?

If your add-on changes data in TntMPD using your linked database tables, be sure to perform the File|Maintenance task when you are done. Open TntMPD. Click on the "File" menu ... select "Maintenance". From the maintenance screen, recalculate mailing, money and history data. These steps are recommended for the program to operate correctly. Also, each table has a "LastEdit" field that needs to be updated for TntSync to work correctly.

Adding your Add-On to the "Tools" menu in TntMPD

Look in the Windows registry (using regedit.exe) at the key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntMPD\ExternalTools\"
(or if you're on 64-bit Windows look at: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\TntWare\TntMPD\ExternalTools\")
TntCrypt and TntSync are provided as examples of how you can register your add-on under the "Tools" menu.

Each tool can specify certain values: Category (if you want a sub-menu), Target (what get's executed when you click the menu ... can be anything that runs under the Windows "Start" menu ... "Run"), IconTarget (where you want the menu extracted from for the tool's menu item), and Shortcut (if you want a keyboard hotkey such as "Ctrl+F1" for running your add-on), Parameters for additional command line parameters sent to your application.

In the TargetParameters, you can include "currentgroup.csv" somewhere, and it will be replaced with the name of an actual file which represents an export of the current filtered list of contacts in TntMPD's contacts view. This allows your add-on to do something with the current group.

Mail Merge Handler

TntMPD includes built-in support for merging with Microsoft Word 2000 and newer. You can replace this with your own Mail Merge functionality. For some documentation on how to integrate your add-on with TntMPD, look in TntMPD's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip".

App Exit Handler

If you want your add-on program to get called when TntMPD exits, look for the example in TntMPD's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip"

Examples

There are some add-ons currently available for TntMPD.

How can I develop add-ons for TntMPD?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:34:27 GMT
Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 8/6/2009 5:34:27 AM

How can I develop add-ons for TntMPD?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Access Database Add-On

If TntMPD doesn't do exactly what you want, and you know how to use Access 2000, you can develop custom Access solutions to enhance TntMPD. TntMPD has a special feature called "Link to Access Database". This takes an existing database and adds links to tables within TntMPD. This way you can add your own tables, queries, forms and reports and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code modules.   For a better explanation follow this link: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa141493(office.10).aspx   Keep in mind in this illustration that the "Back End" database is the TntMPD file (*.mpd) and the "Front End" database is the Access 2000 database (*.mdb) that you told TntMPD to link.

Windows Application Add-On

More advanced developers will appreciate the fact that TntMPD provides programmatic ways to create and update linked Access databases via the command line. For help on this feature, run "TntMPD.exe /?" from the command line. The location of TntMPD.exe can be found in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntMPD\InstallPath". Each add-on can create and maintain its own link to the database without requiring the user to manually establish the link.

TntMPD's Database Structure

As to the layout of the underlying tables. You will find that most tables use the first field as their primary key. For example, the main table is called "Contact". The primary key is "ContactID". The gift table has a field called "ContactID" that links back to the person who gave the gift.

Changing Data in TntMPD?

If your add-on changes data in TntMPD using your linked database tables, be sure to perform the File|Maintenance task when you are done. Open TntMPD. Click on the "File" menu ... select "Maintenance". From the maintenance screen, recalculate mailing, money and history data. These steps are recommended for the program to operate correctly. Also, each table has a "LastEdit" field that needs to be updated for TntSync to work correctly.

Adding your Add-On to the "Tools" menu in TntMPD

Look in the Windows registry (using regedit.exe) at the key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntMPD\ExternalTools\"
(or if you're on 64-bit Windows look at: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\TntWare\TntMPD\ExternalTools\")
TntCrypt and TntSync are provided as examples of how you can register your add-on under the "Tools" menu.

Each tool can specify certain values: Category (if you want a sub-menu), Target (what get's executed when you click the menu ... can be anything that runs under the Windows "Start" menu ... "Run"), IconTarget (where you want the menu extracted from for the tool's menu item), and Shortcut (if you want a keyboard hotkey such as "Ctrl+F1" for running your add-on).

In the Target, you can include "currentgroup.csv" somewhere, and it will be replaced with the name of an actual file which represents an export of the current filtered list of contacts in TntMPD's contacts view. This allows your add-on to do something with the current group.

Mail Merge Handler

TntMPD includes built-in support for merging with Microsoft Word 2000 and newer. You can replace this with your own Mail Merge functionality. For some documentation on how to integrate your add-on with TntMPD, look in TntMPD's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip".

App Exit Handler

If you want your add-on program to get called when TntMPD exits, look for the example in TntMPD's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip"

Examples

There are some add-ons currently available for TntMPD.

How can I develop add-ons for TntMPD?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:30:47 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 8/6/2009 5:30:47 AM

How can I develop add-ons for TntMPD?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Access Database Add-On

If TntMPD doesn't do exactly what you want, and you know how to use Access 2000, you can develop custom Access solutions to enhance TntMPD. TntMPD has a special feature called "Link to Access Database". This takes an existing database and adds links to tables within TntMPD. This way you can add your own tables, queries, forms and reports and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code modules.   For a better explanation follow this link: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa141493(office.10).aspx   Keep in mind in this illustration that the "Back End" database is the TntMPD file (*.mpd) and the "Front End" database is the Access 2000 database (*.mdb) that you told TntMPD to link.

Windows Application Add-On

More advanced developers will appreciate the fact that TntMPD provides programmatic ways to create and update linked Access databases via the command line. For help on this feature, run "TntMPD.exe /?" from the command line. The location of TntMPD.exe can be found in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntMPD\InstallPath". Each add-on can create and maintain its own link to the database without requiring the user to manually establish the link.

TntMPD's Database Structure

As to the layout of the underlying tables. You will find that most tables use the first field as their primary key. For example, the main table is called "Contact". The primary key is "ContactID". The gift table has a field called "ContactID" that links back to the person who gave the gift.

Changing Data in TntMPD?

If your add-on changes data in TntMPD using your linked database tables, be sure to perform the File|Maintenance task when you are done. Open TntMPD. Click on the "File" menu ... select "Maintenance". From the maintenance screen, recalculate mailing, money and history data. These steps are recommended for the program to operate correctly. Also, each table has a "LastEdit" field that needs to be updated for TntSync to work correctly.

Adding your Add-On to the "Tools" menu in TntMPD

Look in the Windows registry (using regedit.exe) at the key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntMPD\ExternalTools\"
(or if you're on 64-bit Windows look at: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\TntWare\TntMPD\ExternalTools\")
TntCrypt and TntSync are provided as examples of how you can register your add-on under the "Tools" menu.

Each tool can specify certain values: Category (if you want a sub-menu), Target (what get's executed when you click the menu ... can be anything that runs under the Windows "Start" menu ... "Run"), IconTarget (where you want the menu extracted from for the tool's menu item), and Shortcut (if you want a keyboard hotkey such as "Ctrl+F1" for running your add-on).

In the Target, you can include "currentgroup.csv" somewhere, and it will be replaced with the name of an actual file which represents an export of the current filtered list of contacts in TntMPD's contacts view. This allows your add-on to do something with the current group.

Mail Merge Handler

TntMPD includes built-in support for merging with Microsoft Word 2000 and newer. You can replace this with your own Mail Merge functionality. For some documentation on how to integrate your add-on with TntMPD, look in TntMPD's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip".

App Exit Handler

If you want your add-on program to get called when TntMPD exits, look for the example in TntMPD's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip"

Examples

There are some add-ons currently available for TntMPD.

How can I develop add-ons for TntMPD?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:27:22 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 8/6/2009 5:27:22 AM

How can I develop add-ons for TntMPD?

Filed under: Developer Guides

TntMPD
Access Database Add-OnDeveloper Page

If TntMPD doesn't do exactly what you want, and you know how to use Access 2000, you can develop custom Access solutions to enhance TntMPD. TntMPD has a special feature called "Link to Access Database". This takes an existing database and adds links to tables within TntMPD. This way you can add your own tables, queries, forms and reports and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code modules.   For a better explanation follow this link: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa141493(office.10).aspx   Keep in mind in this illustration that the "Back End" database is the TntMPD file (*.mpd) and the "Front End" database is the Access 2000 database (*.mdb) that you told TntMPD to link.

Windows Application Add-On

More advanced developers will appreciate the fact that TntMPD provides programmatic ways to create and update linked Access databases via the command line. For help on this feature, run "TntMPD.exe /?" from the command line. The location of TntMPD.exe can be found in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntMPD\InstallPath". Thus, each Each add-onshould can create and maintain its own link to the database , and without requiring the user shouldn't have tobe involved. (Note: The MLC add-on was designed before this feature was available and thus requires manually establish the userlink.

TntMPD's involvement in setting up the link.) Database Structure

As to the layout of the underlying tables. You will find that most tables use the first field as their primary key. For example, the main table is called "Contact". The primary key is "ContactID". The gift table has a field called "ContactID" that links back to the person who gave the gift.

Changing Data in TntMPD?

If your add-on changes data in TntMPD tables in Access 2000 using your linked database tables, be sure to performthis the File|Maintenance task when you are done. Open TntMPD. Click on the "File" menu ... select "Maintenance". From the maintenance screen, recalculate mailing, money and history data. These steps are recommended for the program to operate correctly. Also, each table has a "LastEdit" field that needs to be updated for TntSync to work correctly.

Adding your Add-On to the "Tools" menu in TntMPD

Look in the Windows registry (using regedit.exe) at the key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntMPD\ExternalTools\"
(or if you're on 64-bit Windows look at: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\TntWare\TntMPD\ExternalTools\")
TntCrypt and TntSync are provided as examples of how you can register your add-on under the "Tools" menu.

Each tool can specify certain values: Category (if you want a sub-menu), Target (what get's executed when you click the menu ... can be anything that runs under the Windows "Start" menu ... "Run"), IconTarget (where you want the menu extracted from for the tool's menu item), and Shortcut (if you want a keyboard hotkey such as "Ctrl+F1" for running your add-on).

In the Target, you can include "currentgroup.csv" somewhere, and it will be replaced with the name of an actual file which represents an export of the current filtered list of contacts in TntMPD's contacts view. This allows your add-on to do something with the current group.

Mail Merge Handler

TntMPD includes built-in support for merging with Microsoft Word 2000 and newer. You can replace this with your own Mail Merge functionality. For some documentation on how to integrate your add-on with TntMPD, look in TntMPD's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip".

App Exit Handler

If you want your add-on program to get called when TntMPD exits, look for the example in TntMPD's installation folder under "\Developer Notes\External Handlers.zip"

Examples

There are some add-ons currently available for TntMPD.

How can I develop add-ons for TntMPD?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:17:49 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/29/2008 7:17:49 PM

How can I develop add-ons for TntMPD?

Filed under: Developer Guides

TntMPD Add-On Developer Page


    If TntMPD doesn't do exactly what you want, and you know how to use Access 2000, you can develop custom solutions to enhance TntMPD. TntMPD has a special feature called "Link to Access Database". This takes an existing database and adds links to tables within TntMPD. This way you can add your own tables, queries, forms and reports and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code modules.

    For a better explanation follow this link:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa141493(office.10).aspx

    Keep in mind in this illustration that the "Back End" database is the TntMPD file (*.mpd) and the "Front End" database is the Access 2000 database (*.mdb) that you told TntMPD to link.

    More advanced developers will appreciate the fact that TntMPD provides programmatic ways to create and update linked Access databases via the command line. For help on this feature, run "TntMPD.exe /?" from the command line. The location of TntMPD.exe can be found in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntMPD\InstallPath". Thus, each add-on should create and maintain its own link to the database, and the user shouldn't have to be involved. (Note: The MLC add-on was designed before this feature was available and thus requires the user's involvement in setting up the link.)

    As to the layout of the underlying tables. You will find that most tables use the first field as their primary key. For example, the main table is called "Contact". The primary key is "ContactID". The gift table has a field called "ContactID" that links back to the person who gave the gift.

    If your add-on changes data in TntMPD tables in Access 2000 using your linked database, be sure to perform this task when you are done. Open TntMPD. Click on the "File" menu ... select "Maintenance". From the maintenance screen, recalculate mailing, money and history data. These steps are recommended for the program to operate correctly. Also, each table has a "LastEdit" field that needs to be updated for TntSync to work correctly.

There are some add-ons currently available for TntMPD.

How can I develop add-ons for TntMPD?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:17:14 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/29/2008 7:17:14 PM

TntMPD Add-On Developer Page

    If TntMPD doesn't do exactly what you want, and you know how to use Access 2000, you can develop custom solutions to enhance TntMPD. TntMPD has a special feature called "Link to Access Database". This takes an existing database and adds links to tables within TntMPD. This way you can add your own tables, queries, forms and reports and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code modules.

    For a better explanation follow this link:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa141493(office.10).aspx

    Keep in mind in this illustration that the "Back End" database is the TntMPD file (*.mpd) and the "Front End" database is the Access 2000 database (*.mdb) that you told TntMPD to link.

    More advanced developers will appreciate the fact that TntMPD provides programmatic ways to create and update linked Access databases via the command line. For help on this feature, run "TntMPD.exe /?" from the command line. The location of TntMPD.exe can be found in the registry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TntWare\TntMPD\InstallPath". Thus, each add-on should create and maintain its own link to the database, and the user shouldn't have to be involved. (Note: The MLC add-on was designed before this feature was available and thus requires the user's involvement in setting up the link.)

    As to the layout of the underlying tables. You will find that most tables use the first field as their primary key. For example, the main table is called "Contact". The primary key is "ContactID". The gift table has a field called "ContactID" that links back to the person who gave the gift.

    If your add-on changes data in TntMPD tables in Access 2000 using your linked database, be sure to perform this task when you are done. Open TntMPD. Click on the "File" menu ... select "Maintenance". From the maintenance screen, recalculate mailing, money and history data. These steps are recommended for the program to operate correctly. Also, each table has a "LastEdit" field that needs to be updated for TntSync to work correctly.

There are some add-ons currently available for TntMPD.

Is Google Drive safe to use with TntConnect?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:26:56 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 12/12/2024 5:26:56 PM

Is Google Drive safe to use with TntConnect?

Filed under: Google

When you open your database on Google Drive, TntConnect might prompt you with a dialog like this:

The reason for this warning is that Google Drive is safe to use with TntConnect as long as you only use TntConnect on one computer. And most of the time Google Drive is used to sync between more than one computer. So most of the time, it's NOT SAFE to use Google Drive with your TntConnect database.

Do not use Google Drive to synchronize your database between multiple computers. If more than one person at a time makes changes to TntConnect, Google Drive might keep the changes of one person and will throw away the changes made by others. Thus TntConnect isn’t even given the opportunity to synchronize the changes made by others. This is not good. Google Drive might, for example, throw away those important notes from your recent phone calls without warning, and they are now gone forever (if you accidentally opened TntConnect while your spouse also had TntConnect open).

If you'd like to synchronize your database between multiple computers, use Dropbox. With Dropbox, if more than one person at a time opens TntConnect and makes changes, Dropbox will keep the changes of one person, and it will create “conflicted copy” files for the others. TntConnect is able to synchronize with these “conflicted copy” files so that no changes are lost.

Click here to learn more about using TntConnect with Dropbox.

Note:  Microsoft OneDrive is safe to use and is on par with Dropbox. (testing notes)

Is Google Drive safe to use with TntConnect?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:30:37 GMT
Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 8/25/2021 6:30:37 PM

Is Google Drive safe to use with TntConnect?

Filed under: Google

When you open your database on Google Drive, TntConnect might prompt you with a dialog like this:

The reason for this warning is that Google Drive is safe to use with TntMPD TntConnect as long as you only use TntConnect on one computer. And most of the time Google Drive is used to sync between more than one computer. So most of the time, it's NOT SAFE to use Google Drive with your TntConnect database.

Do not use Google Drive to synchronize your database between multiple computers. If more than one person at a time makes changes to TntConnect, Google Drive might keep the changes of one person and will throw away the changes made by others. Thus TntConnect isn’t even given the opportunity to synchronize the changes made by others. This is not good. Google Drive might, for example, throw away those important notes from your recent phone calls without warning, and they are now gone forever (if you accidentally opened TntConnect while your spouse also had TntConnect open).

If you'd like to synchronize your database between multiple computers, use Dropbox. With Dropbox, if more than one person at a time opens TntMPD TntConnect and makes changes, Dropbox will keep the changes of one person, and it will create “conflicted copy” files for the others. TntConnect is able to synchronize with these “conflicted copy” files so that no changes are lost.

Click here to learn more about using TntConnect with Dropbox.

Is Google Drive safe to use with TntConnect?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:52:58 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/23/2016 3:52:58 PM

Is Google Drive safe to use with TntMPDTntConnect?

Filed under: Google

When you open your database on Google Drive, TntMPD TntConnect might prompt you with a dialog like this:

The reason for this warning is that Google Drive is safe to use with TntMPD as long as you only use TntMPD TntConnect on one computer. And most of the time Google Drive is used to sync between more than one computer. So most of the time, it's NOT SAFE to use Google Drive with your TntMPD TntConnect database.

Do not use Google Drive to synchronize your database between multiple computers. If more than one person at a time makes changes to TntMPDTntConnect, Google Drive might keep the changes of one person and will throw away the changes made by others. Thus TntMPD TntConnect isn’t even given the opportunity to synchronize the changes made by others. This is not good. Google Drive might, for example, throw away those important notes from your recent phone calls without warning, and they are now gone forever (if you accidentally opened TntMPD TntConnect while your spouse also had TntMPD TntConnect open).

If you'd like to synchronize your database between multiple computers, use Dropbox. With Dropbox, if more than one person at a time opens TntMPD and makes changes, Dropbox will keep the changes of one person, and it will create “conflicted copy” files for the others. TntMPD TntConnect is able to synchronize with these “conflicted copy” files so that no changes are lost.

Click here to learn more about using TntMPD TntConnect with Dropbox.

Is Google Drive safe to use with TntMPD?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 17:16:11 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/4/2013 5:16:11 PM

Is Google Drive safe to use with TntMPD?

Filed under: Google

When you open your database on Google Drive, TntMPD might prompt you with a dialog like this:

The reason for this warning is that Google Drive is safe to use with TntMPD as long as you only use TntMPD on one computer. And most of the time Google Drive is used to sync between more than one computer. So most of the time, it's NOT SAFE to use Google Drive with your TntMPD database.

Do not use Google Drive to synchronize your database between multiple computers. If more than one person at a time makes changes to TntMPD, Google Drive will might keep the changes of one person and will throw away the changes made by others. Thus TntMPD isn’t even given the opportunity to synchronize the changes made by others. This is not good. Google Drive might, for example, throw away those important notes from your recent phone calls without warning, and they are now gone forever (if you accidentally opened TntMPD while your spouse also had TntMPD open).

If you'd like to synchronize your database between multiple computers, use Dropbox. With Dropbox, if more than one person at a time opens TntMPD and makes changes, Dropbox will keep the changes of one person, and it will create “conflicted copy” files for the others. TntMPD is able to synchronize with these “conflicted copy” files so that no changes are lost.

Click here to learn more about using TntMPD with Dropbox.

Is Google Drive safe to use with TntMPD?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 17:45:20 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/29/2013 5:45:20 PM

Is Google Drive safe to use with TntMPD?

Filed under: Google

When you open your database on Google Drive, TntMPD might prompt you with a dialog like this:

The reason for this warning is that Google Drive is safe to use with TntMPD as long as you only use TntMPD on one computer. And most of the time Google Drive is used to sync between more than one computer. So most of the time, it's NOT SAFE to use Google Drive with your TntMPD database.

Do not use Google Drive to synchronize your database between multiple computers. If more than one person at a time makes changes to TntMPD, Google Drive will keep the changes of one person and will throw away the changes made by others. Thus TntMPD isn’t even given the opportunity to synchronize the changes made by others. This is not good. Google Drive might, for example, throw away those important notes from your recent phone calls without warning, and they are now gone forever (if you accidentally opened TntMPD while your spouse also had TntMPD open).

If you'd like to synchronize your database between multiple computers, use Dropbox. With Dropbox, if more than one person at a time opens TntMPD and makes changes, Dropbox will keep the changes of one person, and it will create “conflicted copy” files for the others. TntMPD is able to synchronize with these “conflicted copy” files so that no changes are lost.

Click here to learn more about using TntMPD with Dropbox.

Is Google Drive safe to use with TntMPD?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:31:27 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/18/2013 3:31:27 AM

Google Drive is safe to use with TntMPD as long as you only use TntMPD on one computer.

Do not use Google Drive to synchronize your database between multiple computers. If more than one person at a time makes changes to TntMPD, Google Drive will keep the changes of one person and will throw away the changes made by others. Thus TntMPD isn’t even given the opportunity to synchronize the changes made by others. This is not good. Google Drive might, for example, throw away those important notes from your recent phone calls without warning, and they are now gone forever (if you accidentally opened TntMPD while your spouse also had TntMPD open).

If you'd like to synchronize your database between multiple computers, use Dropbox. With Dropbox, if more than one person at a time opens TntMPD and makes changes, Dropbox will keep the changes of one person, and it will create “conflicted copy” files for the others. TntMPD is able to synchronize with these “conflicted copy” files so that no changes are lost.

Click here to learn more about using TntMPD with Dropbox.

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:25:41 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 12/12/2024 5:25:41 PM

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Filed under: Dropbox

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are might not be a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changes made by the other. One person's changes might simply disappear! Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

Learn more: How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Note: Microsoft OneDrive is safe to use and is on par with Dropbox. (testing notes)

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:16:02 GMT
Revision 31 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 8/22/2018 8:16:02 PM

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Filed under: Dropbox

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changes made by the other. One person's changes might simply disappear! Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

Learn more: How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:15:35 GMT
Revision 30 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 8/22/2018 8:15:35 PM

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Filed under: Dropbox

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changes made by the other. One person's changes might simply disappear! Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

Learn more: How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:59:50 GMT
Revision 29 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/30/2013 7:59:50 PM

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Filed under: Dropbox

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changes made by the other. One person's changes might simply disappear! Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

Learn more: How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:59:06 GMT
Revision 28 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/30/2013 7:59:06 PM

Which cloud based service should Should I use Dropbox or Google Drive to sync my database between computers? Dropbox or Google Drive or something else?

Filed under: Dropbox

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changes made by the other. One person's changes might simply disappear! Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

Which cloud based service should I use to sync my database between computers? Dropbox or Google Drive or something else?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:58:25 GMT
Revision 27 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/30/2013 7:58:25 PM

How can Which cloud based service should I use Dropbox to share sync my TntMPD database with my spousebetween computers? Dropbox or Google Drive or something else?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, Dropbox

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changes made by the other. One person's changes might simply disappear! Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the Help menu, click on View System Info. Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

In my example, I can see that my database is named "Troy and Tammy.mpddb" and it is stored in "My Documents". After I open "My Documents" on my computer I can see that a TntMPD database is just like any other file.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

Now that you've located your file, how do you move it? You can drag-n-drop or you can use the clipboard. To use the clipboard, right-click on your database and choose "Cut". Then navigate to your Dropbox folder and "Paste" (right-click or under the "Edit" menu). Drag-n-drop just means you drag your database to the Dropbox folder with your mouse.

Now that you've moved your database, you can tell TntMPD to open if from there. You can either double-click on it, or in TntMPD under the File menu, click Open and navigate to your Dropbox folder and choose your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

For this to work best, it's important that only one person at a time is in the database making changes. TntMPD can help you with this. Under the Tools menu, click on Options to turn on "Dropbox Mode". (This will be turned on by default in TntMPD 3.0.)

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

But even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" it's possible that two people edit the database at the same time. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation by keeping one person's copy of the database as the main file, and the other person's copy of the database is saved as a "conflict file". This is good, because it means no changes are lost. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, sync it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feature, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:55:48 GMT
Revision 26 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/30/2013 7:55:48 PM

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, Dropbox

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed changes made by the other. One person's changes might simply disappear! Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the Help menu, click on View System Info. Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

In my example, I can see that my database is named "Troy and Tammy.mpddb" and it is stored in "My Documents". After I open "My Documents" on my computer I can see that a TntMPD database is just like any other file.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

Now that you've located your file, how do you move it? You can drag-n-drop or you can use the clipboard. To use the clipboard, right-click on your database and choose "Cut". Then navigate to your Dropbox folder and "Paste" (right-click or under the "Edit" menu). Drag-n-drop just means you drag your database to the Dropbox folder with your mouse.

Now that you've moved your database, you can tell TntMPD to open if from there. You can either double-click on it, or in TntMPD under the File menu, click Open and navigate to your Dropbox folder and choose your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

For this to work best, it's important that only one person at a time is in the database making changes. TntMPD can help you with this. Under the Tools menu, click on Options to turn on "Dropbox Mode". (This will be turned on by default in TntMPD 3.0.)

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

But even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" it's possible that two people edit the database at the same time. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation by keeping one person's copy of the database as the main file, and the other person's copy of the database is saved as a "conflict file". This is good, because it means no changes are lost. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, sync it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feature, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:46:15 GMT
Revision 25 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/18/2013 10:46:15 PM

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, Dropbox

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the Help menu, click on View System Info. Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

In my example, I can see that my database is named "Troy and Tammy.mpddb" and it is stored in "My Documents". After I open "My Documents" on my computer I can see that a TntMPD database is just like any other file.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

Now that you've located your file, how do you move it? You can drag-n-drop or you can use the clipboard. To use the clipboard, right-click on your database and choose "Cut". Then navigate to your Dropbox folder and "Paste" (right-click or under the "Edit" menu). Drag-n-drop just means you drag your database to the Dropbox folder with your mouse.

Now that you've moved your database, you can tell TntMPD to open if from there. You can either double-click on it, or in TntMPD under the File menu, click Open and navigate to your Dropbox folder and choose your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

For this to work best, it's important that only one person at a time is in the database making changes. TntMPD can help you with this. Under the Tools menu, click on Options to turn on "Dropbox Mode". (This will be turned on by default in TntMPD 3.0.)

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

But even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" it's possible that two people edit the database at the same time. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation by keeping one person's copy of the database as the main file, and the other person's copy of the database is saved as a "conflict file". This is good, because it means no changes are lost. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, sync it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feature, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:54:52 GMT
Revision 24 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/18/2013 4:54:52 PM

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the Help menu, click on View System Info. Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

In my example, I can see that my database is named "Troy and Tammy.mpddb" and it is stored in "My Documents". After I open "My Documents" on my computer I can see that a TntMPD database is just like any other file.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

Now that you've located your file, how do you move it? You can drag-n-drop or you can use the clipboard. To use the clipboard, right-click on your database and choose "Cut". Then navigate to your Dropbox folder and "Paste" (right-click or under the "Edit" menu). Drag-n-drop just means you drag your database to the Dropbox folder with your mouse.

Now that you've moved your database, you can tell TntMPD to open if from there. You can either double-click on it, or in TntMPD under the File menu, click Open and navigate to your Dropbox folder and choose your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

For this to work best, it's important that only one person at a time is in the database making changes. TntMPD can help you with this. Under the Tools menu, click on Options to turn on "Dropbox Mode". (This will be turned on by default in TntMPD 3.0.)

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

But even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" it's possible that two people edit the database at the same time. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation by keeping one person's copy of the database as the main file, and the other person's copy of the database is saved as a "conflict file". This is good, because it means no changes are lost. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, sync it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feature, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:54:08 GMT
Revision 23 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/18/2013 4:54:08 PM

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the Help menu, click on View System Info. Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

In my example, I can see that my database is named "Troy and Tammy.mpddb" and it is stored in "My Documents". After I open "My Documents" on my computer I can see that a TntMPD database is just like any other file.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

Now that you've located your file, how do you move it? You can drag-n-drop or you can use the clipboard. To use the clipboard, right-click on your database and choose "Cut". Then navigate to your Dropbox folder and "Paste" (right-click or under the "Edit" menu). Drag-n-drop just means you drag your database to the Dropbox folder with your mouse.

Now that you've moved your database, you can tell TntMPD to open if from there. You can either double-click on it, or in TntMPD under the File menu, click Open and navigate to your Dropbox folder and choose your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

For this to work best, it's important that only one person at a time is in the database making changes. TntMPD can help you with this. Under the Tools menu, click on Options to turn on "Dropbox Mode". (This will be turned on by default in TntMPD 3.0.)

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

But even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" it's possible that two people edit the database at the same time. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation by keeping one person's copy of the database as the main file, and the other person's copy of the database is saved as a "conflict file". This is good, because it means no changes are lost. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, sync it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feature, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:29:41 GMT
Revision 22 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/18/2013 4:29:41 PM

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the Help menu, click on View System Info. Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

In my example, I can see that my database is named "Troy and Tammy.mpddb" and it is stored in "My Documents". After I open "My Documents" on my computer I can see that a TntMPD database is just like any other file.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

Now that you've located your file, how do you move it? You can drag-n-drop or you can use the clipboard. To use the clipboard, right-click on your database and choose "Cut". Then navigate to your Dropbox folder and "Paste" (right-click or under the "Edit" menu). Drag-n-drop just means you drag your database to the Dropbox folder with your mouse.

Now that you've moved your database, you can tell TntMPD to open if from there. You can either double-click on it, or in TntMPD under the File menu, click Open and navigate to your Dropbox folder and choose your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

For this to work best, it's important that only one person at a time is in the database making changes. TntMPD can help you with this. Under the Tools menu, click on Options to turn on "Dropbox Mode". (This will be turned on by default in TntMPD 3.0.)

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

But even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" it's possible that two people edit the database at the same time. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation by keeping one person's copy of the database as the main file, and the other person's copy of the database is saved as a "conflict file". This is good, because it means no changes are lost. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, sync it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feature, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:28:42 GMT
Revision 21 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/18/2013 4:28:42 PM

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the "Help" Help menu, click on "View View System Info". . Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

In my example, I can see that my database is named "Troy and Tammy.mpddb" and it is stored in "My Documents". After I open "My Documents" on my computer I can see that a TntMPD database is just like any other file.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

Now that you've located your file, how do you move it? You can drag-n-drop or you can use the clipboard. To use the clipboard, right-click on your database and choose "Cut". Then navigate to your Dropbox folder and "Paste" (right-click or under the "Edit" menu). Drag-n-drop just means you drag your database to the Dropbox folder with your mouse.

Now that you've moved your database, you can tell TntMPD to open if from there. You can either double-click on it, or in TntMPD under the "File" File menu, click "Open" Open and navigate to your Dropbox folder and choose your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

For this to work best, it's important that only one person at a time is in the database making changes. TntMPD can help you with this. Under the Tools menu, click on Options to turn on "Dropbox Mode". (This will be turned on by default in TntMPD 3.0.)

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

But even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" it's possible that two people edit the database at the same time. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation by keeping one person's copy of the database as the main file, and the other person's copy of the database is saved as a "conflict file". This is good, because it means no changes are lost. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, sync it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feature, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:22:21 GMT
Revision 20 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/18/2013 4:22:21 PM

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the "Help" menu, click on "View System Info". Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

Remember this location. Close TntMPD

In my example, I can see that my database is named "Troy and use Windows Explorer or Tammy.mpddb" and it is stored in "My Documents". After I open "My Documents" on my computer I can see that a TntMPD database is just like any other file.

Note to Mac users: You'd do the same thing on a Mac using Finder.

Now that you've located your file, how do you move it? You can drag-n-drop or you can use the clipboard. To use the clipboard, right-click on your database and choose "Cut". Then navigate tolocate your Dropbox folder and "Paste" (right-click or under the "Edit" menu). Drag-n-drop just means you drag your database to the Dropbox folder with your mouse.

Now that you've moved your database, you can tell TntMPD to open if from there. You can either double-click on it, or in TntMPD under the "File" menu, click "Open" and navigate to your Dropbox folder and choose your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

For this to work best, it's important that only one person at a time is in the database making changes. TntMPD can help you with this. Under the Tools menu, click on Options to turn on "Dropbox Mode". (This will be turned on by default in TntMPD 3.0.)

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

But even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" it's possible that two people edit the database at the same time. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation by keeping one person's copy of the database as the main file, and the other person's copy of the database is saved as a "conflict file". This is good, because it means no changes are lost. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, sync it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feature, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:09:46 GMT
Revision 19 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/18/2013 4:09:46 PM

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data storage, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 1: How do I move my database to the Dropbox folder?

Under the "Help" menu, click on "View System Info". Here you'll see where exactly what file is stored on your computer. This corresponds to the database currently open in TntMPD.

Remember this location. Close TntMPD and use Windows Explorer or Mac Finder to locate your database file.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

For this to work best, it's important that only one person at a time is in the database making changes. TntMPD can help you with this. Under the Tools menu, click on Options to turn on "Dropbox Mode". (This will be turned on by default in TntMPD 3.0.)

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

FAQ 1: Where is my database file, and how to do I move it the Dropbox folder?

Tip: If you're not sure where your TntMPD database file is, read this FAQ article.

FAQ 2: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

Even

But even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" this is it's possible that two people edit the database at the same time. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation by keeping one person's copy of both people making changes in a way that no work is lost.

If you open your TntMPD the database on your computer while someone else has it open on theirsas the main file, and both of you make changes to the database, Dropbox will create 2 copies other person's copy of the database (naming them according to the users who is saved them).as a "conflict file". This is good, because it means no changes are lost, but. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and youwould then have to use TntSync 'll be prompted to merge automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

FAQ 4: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, synch sync it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feautrefeature, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

FAQ 4: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:02 GMT
Revision 18 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/18/2013 4:00:02 PM

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

Dropbox is a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data, and it works with both Macs and PCs. Dropbox will not only help you synchronize your database between computers, it will maintain a safe and secure web-based backup, in case your laptop is ever lost, stolen or damaged.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

For this to work best, it's important that only one person at a time is in the database making changes. TntMPD can help you with this. Under the Tools menu, click on Options to turn on "Dropbox Mode". (This will be turned on by default in TntMPD 3.0.)

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

FAQ 1: Where is my database file, and how to do I move it the Dropbox folder?

Tip: If you're not sure where your TntMPD database file is, read this FAQ article.

FAQ 12: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

Even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" this is possible. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation of both people making changes in a way that no work is lost.

If you open your TntMPD database on your computer while someone else has it open on theirs, and both of you make changes to the database, Dropbox will create 2 copies of the database (naming them according to the users who saved them).  This is good, because it means no changes are lost, but you would then have to use TntSync to merge any changes.

FAQ 23: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, synch it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feautre, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

FAQ 34: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:55:52 GMT
Revision 17 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/18/2013 3:55:52 PM

How can I use Dropbox to share my TntMPD database with my spouse?

Filed under: Managing Database Files, TntSync, duplicate copy, accurate data, database, husband, wife, two users, cloud computing, syncing

One solution you might consider
Dropbox is "Dropbox" (www.dropbox.com). It provides a free web-based service that provides up to 2 GB of data, and it works with both Macs and PCs.

Many services, like Google Drive are not a safe option for TntMPD, because if two computers both open the TntMPD database at the same time, the last person to close TntMPD would simply overwrite any changed made by the other. Therefore I haven't felt comfortable using a service like this for my data. But Dropbox is safe because it handles conflicts like this differently by creating a "conflicted copy" of the database. This conflicted copy will be detected by TntMPD 3.0 and you'll be prompted to automatically synchronize any changes that didn't get saved in the main file.

For this to work best, it's important that only one person at a time is in the database making changes. TntMPD can help you with this. Under the Tools menu, click on Options to turn on "Dropbox Mode". (This will be turned on by default in TntMPD 3.0.)

If you try to open the database when your spouse is already in it, you'll get this prompt:

You can still open your database, just as read-only. By preventing you and your spouse making changes at the same time, you can better ensure you stay in sync with each other.

Tip: If you're not sure where your TntMPD database file is, read this FAQ article.

FAQ 1: What if two people change data in TntMPD at the same time?

Even with TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" this is possible. If you or your spouse's computer is not connected to the Internet, TntMPD's "Dropbox Mode" won't be able to know that the database is in use by your partner. Dropbox handles this situation of both people making changes in a way that no work is lost.

If you open your TntMPD database on your computer while someone else has it open on theirs, and both of you make changes to the database, Dropbox will create 2 copies of the database (naming them according to the users who saved them).  This is good, because it means no changes are lost, but you would then have to use TntSync to merge any changes.

FAQ 2: Can I combine this with TntSync?

If you are a husband and wife team and want the ability to work offline at the same time, you might consider using TntSync. To do this, copy the original TntMPD database to a non-Dropbox folder and then make whatever changes you want. When you're finished and online again, synch it with the TntMPD database in the Dropbox folder. This will make your changes available to your partner, who has also been making changes and can then sync her changes to the database as well.

Another approach to consider if TntSync is too technical for your spouse, than you could setup your spouse to open TntMPD directly off the Dropbox drive. You could have a database stored on your local hard drive that is not associated with Dropbox that you'd use when you're in TntMPD. You'd have to run TntSync occasionlly to sync changes between your local database and the database in Dropbox. This has the advantage of allowing your spouse to not deal with TntSync at all. Plus it allows simultaneous use of TntMPD. The only time the database in Dropbox could possible be used by both you and your spouse is if you try to run TntSync when your spouse is in TntMPD. But TntSync also gets this new feautre, so it will also warn you if your spouse is in the database.

FAQ 3: Are there any other benefits to using Dropbox with TntMPD?

Another benefit to using Dropbox, is that it maintains a safe and secure back-up of your database and any other MPD files you keep in the Dropbox folder. If your laptop is ever lost or stolen, or the hard drive fails, with Dropbox, you'll have a backup of the most recent copy of your database.

How can I manually perform a mail merge?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:44:18 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/25/2024 4:44:18 PM

How can I manually perform a mail merge?

Filed under: Mail Merge

TntConnect comes with built-in support for starting a mail merge document with Microsoft Word. But what if you don't use Microsoft Word? Or what if TntConnect is not able to connect to Microsoft Word successfully? In either case, you can manually perform a mail merge. Just follow these steps:

In TntConnect:

Select the group you want to work with, e.g. by selecting Tools > Newsletter tools > Paper > Receives Paper newsletter.

Under the "File" menu, click on "Export Current Group".

Select the fields you'd like to be included in the mail merge.

Click "OK", then click "Export".\

Choose a location and file name for your export file. This will be a CSV (Comma Seperated Values) text file.

In Your Word Processor (Microsoft Word, Publisher, Open Office, etc.):

Start a mail merge using the commands and features specific to whatever program you use to create a mail merge. When asked for the source of data for the merge, choose the CSV text file you created in step 4.

For example, in Word 2019, to start a mail merge, under the Mailings tab, choose "Start Mail Merge" and then "Letters" (if that's what you want).



Then, under "Select Recipients", choose "Use an Existing List..." Then choose your CSV file you generated earlier from TntConnect.



How can I manually perform a mail merge?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 18:46:49 GMT
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How can I manually perform a mail merge?

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TntMPD
TntConnect comes with built-in support for starting a mail merge document with Microsoft Word. But what if you don't use Microsoft Word? Or what if TntMPD TntConnect is not able to connect to Microsoft Word successfully? In either case, you can manually perform a mail merge. Just follow these steps:

In TntMPDTntConnect:

Select the group you want to work with, e.g. by selecting Tools > Newsletter tools > Paper > Receives Paper newsletter.

Under the "File" menu, click on "Export Current Group".

Select the fields you'd like to be included in the mail merge.

Click "OK", then click "Export".\

Choose a location and file name for your export file. This will be a CSV (Comma Seperated Values) text file.

In Your Word Processor (Microsoft Word, Publisher, Open Office, etc.):

Start a mail merge using the commands and features specific to whatever program you use to create a mail merge. When asked for the source of data for the merge, choose the CSV text file you created in step 4.

How can I manually perform a mail merge?

Lars Huttar — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 22:02:09 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Lars Huttar on 4/3/2015 10:02:09 PM

How can I manually perform a mail merge?

Filed under: Mail Merge

TntMPD comes with built-in support for starting a mail merge document with Microsoft Word. But what if you don't use Microsoft Word? Or what if TntMPD is not able to connect to Microsoft Word successfully? In either case, you can manually perform a mail merge. Just follow these steps:

In TntMPD:

1

Select the group you want to work with, e.g. by selecting Tools > Newsletter tools > Paper > Receives Paper newsletter.

Under the "File" menu, click on "Export Current Group".

2.

Select the fields you'd like to be included in the mail merge.

3.

Click "OK", then click "Export".

4.".\

Choose a location and file name for your export file. This will be a CSV (Comma Seperated Values) text file.

In Your Word Processor (Microsoft Word, Publisher, Open Office, etc.):

Start a mail merge using the commands and features specific to whatever program you use to create a mail merge. When asked for the source of data for the merge, choose the CSV text file you created in step 4.

How can I manually perform a mail merge?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:36:10 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/28/2008 2:36:10 PM

How can I manually perform a mail merge?

Filed under: Mail Merge

TntMPD comes with built-in support for starting a mail merge document with Microsoft Word. But what if you don't use Microsoft Word? Or what if TntMPD is not able to connect to Microsoft Word successfully? In either case, you can manually perform a mail merge. Just follow these steps:

In TntMPD:

1. Under the "File" menu, click on "Export Current Group".

2. Select the fields you'd like to be included in the mail merge.

3. Click "OK", then click "Export".

4. Choose a location and file name for your export file. This will be a CSV (Comma Seperated Values) text file.

In Your Word Processor (Microsoft Word, Publisher, Open Office, etc.):

Start a mail merge using the commands and features specific to whatever program you use to create a mail merge. When asked for the source of data for the merge, choose the CSV text file you created in step 4.

How can I manually perform a mail merge?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:36:10 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/28/2008 2:36:10 PM

How can I manually perform a mail merge?

TntMPD comes with built-in support for starting a mail merge document with Microsoft Word. But what if you don't use Microsoft Word? Or what if TntMPD is not able to connect to Microsoft Word successfully? In either case, you can manually perform a mail merge. Just follow these steps:

In TntMPD:

1. Under the "File" menu, click on "Export Current Group".

2. Select the fields you'd like to be included in the mail merge.

3. Click "OK", then click "Export".

4. Choose a location and file name for your export file. This will be a CSV (Comma Seperated Values) text file.

In Your Word Processor (Microsoft Word, Publisher, Open Office, etc.):

Start a mail merge using the commands and features specific to whatever program you use to create a mail merge. When asked for the source of data for the merge, choose the CSV text file you created in step 4.

How can I manually perform a mail merge?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:35:39 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/28/2008 2:35:39 PM

TntMPD comes with built-in support for starting a mail merge document with Microsoft Word. But what if you don't use Microsoft Word? Or what if TntMPD is not able to connect to Microsoft Word successfully? In either case, you can manually perform a mail merge. Just follow these steps:

In TntMPD:

1. Under the "File" menu, click on "Export Current Group".

2. Select the fields you'd like to be included in the mail merge.

3. Click "OK", then click "Export".

4. Choose a location and file name for your export file. This will be a CSV (Comma Seperated Values) text file.

In Your Word Processor (Microsoft Word, Open Office, etc.):

Start a mail merge using the commands and features specific to whatever program you use to create a mail merge. When asked for the source of data for the merge, choose the CSV text file you created in step 4.

How can an MPDX user transition all of their data into a new TntConnect database?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:25:54 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/19/2023 6:25:54 PM

How can an MPDX user transition all of their data into a new TntConnect database?

TntConnect 4.0.58 includes a feature for migrating in ALL of your data in MPDX to a new database.

First of all, make sure you're on the latest update. Under the "Help" menu, click on "Check for Updates".

Here's how you can export your data in MPDX to an XML file:



If you don't see the "Export all data" section in your MPDX, it's probably because it's linked to a Cru account, and Cru has a policy against allowing you to export your data. Sorry!

Once you receive the email from MPDX and download your XML file, in TntConnect, under the "File" menu, click on "Utilities" then click "New Database from XML..." and select that file.



This will start a process that creates a new database, based on your MPDX data.

Once you're settled in your new database, if you want to connect it with your organization to download new gifts, click the "Gift Input" button, select your organization, and then continue to follow the prompts.



How can an MPDX user transition all of their data into a new TntConnect database?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 01:21:26 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/7/2023 1:21:26 AM

How can an MPDX user transition all of their data into a new TntConnect database?

TntConnect 4.0.58 includes a feature for migrating in ALL of your data in MPDX to a new database.

First of all, make sure you're on the latest update. Under the "Help" menu, click on "Check for Updates".

Here's how you can export your data in MPDX to an XML file:



Once you receive the email from MPDX and download your XML file, in TntConnect, under the "File" menu, click on "Utilities" then click "New Database from XML..." and select that file.



This will start a process that creates a new database, based on your MPDX data.

Once you're settled in your new database, if you want to connect it with your organization to download new gifts, click the "Gift Input" button, select your organization, and then continue to follow the prompts.



How can an MPDX user transition all of their data into a new TntConnect database?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 01:15:54 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/7/2023 1:15:54 AM

TntConnect 4.0.58 includes a feature for migrating in ALL of your data in MPDX to a new database.

First of all, make sure you're on the latest update. Under the "Help" menu, click on "Check for Updates".

Here's how you can export your data in MPDX to an XML file:



Once you receive the email from MPDX and download your XML file, in TntConnect, under the "File" menu, click on "Utilities" then click "New Database from XML..." and select that file.



This will start a process that creates a new database, based on your MPDX data.

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 21:14:28 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/17/2022 9:14:28 PM

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Filed under: Macintosh, Mac Issues

2022 Update - New CrossOver Instructions

If you're running TntConnect on your Mac via CrossOver, please follow these instructions instead:  https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/faqs/en/how-can-i-force-a-fresh-reinstall-of-tntconnect-on-my-mac.aspx

Method #1 - Remove Cached Installation Files

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Delete that folder:

Now try starting TntConnect.

Method #2 - Manually Copy Cached Installation Files

If TntConnect won't start up, it's possible that some issue is preventing it from copying files correctly the first time it runs. To get past this issue, you have to manually copy some files. Here are the steps involved:

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Open that folder and delete all the files and folders inside of it:

3) In Finder, under the "File" menu, click on "New Finder Window". Then under the "Go" menu, click on "Applications".

4) Right-click (or "control" click) and choose "Show Package Contents". This will open the TntConnect application to show you the internal files.

5) Inside the "Contents" folder, open "Resources" and then "wineprefix". Copy the files inside of "wineprefix" into the "Library / Application Support / com.tntware.tntconnect_..." you opened in Step 2.

Now TntConnect should start up.

Method #3 - Run from Terminal

Open Terminal, and run this command:

/Applications/TntConnect.app/Contents/MacOS/startwine

Method #4 - Allow App from Identified Developer

In your System Preferences open Security and Privacy. Make sure "Mac app store" only is not checked. TntConnect should be from "an identified developer". Also, in the area below "Allow apps downloaded from:" see if TntConnect is mentioned and click "Open Anyway".

Method #5 - Disk Repair

1) Open your Mac's "Disk Utilities" app. Select your "Macintosh HD", and under the "First Aid" tab, click "Repair Disk Permissions".

Open the Disk Utility application in OS X (located in /Applications/Utilities/)

Select the disk from the left side menu to repair permissions for

Go to the “First Aid” tab and click the “Repair Disk Permissions” button and let the process run from start to finish – this may take a while depending on the size and speed of the hard drive


         http://osxdaily.com/2015/01/13/repair-disk-permissions-mac-os-x/

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 17:35:51 GMT
Revision 11 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/12/2018 5:35:51 PM

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Filed under: Macintosh, Mac Issues

Method #1 - Remove Cached Installation Files

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Delete that folder:

Now try starting TntConnect.

Method #2 - Manually Copy Cached Installation Files

If TntConnect won't start up, it's possible that some issue is preventing it from copying files correctly the first time it runs. To get past this issue, you have to manually copy some files. Here are the steps involved:

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Open that folder and delete all the files and folders inside of it:

3) In Finder, under the "File" menu, click on "New Finder Window". Then under the "Go" menu, click on "Applications".

4) Right-click (or "control" click) and choose "Show Package Contents". This will open the TntConnect application to show you the internal files.

5) Inside the "Contents" folder, open "Resources" and then "wineprefix". Copy the files inside of "wineprefix" into the "Library / Application Support / com.tntware.tntconnect_..." you opened in Step 2.

Now TntConnect should start up.

Method #3 - Run from Terminal

Open Terminal, and run this command:

/Applications/TntConnect.app/Contents/MacOS/startwine

Method #4 - Allow App from Identified Developer

In your System Preferences open Security and Privacy. Make sure "Mac app store" only is not checked. TntConnect should be from "an identified developer". Also, in the area below "Allow apps downloaded from:" see if TntConnect is mentioned and click "Open Anyway".

Method #5 - Disk Repair

1) Open your Mac's "Disk Utilities" app. Select your "Macintosh HD", and under the "First Aid" tab, click "Repair Disk Permissions".

Open the Disk Utility application in OS X (located in /Applications/Utilities/)

Select the disk from the left side menu to repair permissions for

Go to the “First Aid” tab and click the “Repair Disk Permissions” button and let the process run from start to finish – this may take a while depending on the size and speed of the hard drive


         http://osxdaily.com/2015/01/13/repair-disk-permissions-mac-os-x/

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 17:35:51 GMT
Revision 10 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/12/2018 5:35:51 PM

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Filed under: Mac Issues

Method #1

In your System Preferences open Security and Privacy. Make sure "Mac app store" only is not checked. TntConnect should be from "an identified developer". Also, in the area below "Allow apps downloaded from:" see if TntConnect is mentioned and click "Open Anyway".

Method #2- Remove Cached Installation Files

1) Open your Mac's "Disk Utilities" app. Select your "Macintosh HD", and under the "First Aid" tab, click "Repair Disk Permissions".

Open the Disk Utility application in OS X (located in /Applications/Utilities/)

Select the disk from the left side menu to repair permissions for

Go to the “First Aid” tab and click the “Repair Disk Permissions” button and let the process run from start to finish – this may take a while depending on the size and speed of the hard drive


         http://osxdaily.com/2015/01/13/repair-disk-permissions-mac-os-x/

2) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

3

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Delete that folder:

Now try starting TntConnect.

Method #32 - Manually Copy Cached Installation Files

If TntConnect won't start up, it's possible that some issue is preventing it from copying files correctly the first time it runs. To get past this issue, you have to manually copy some files. Here are the steps involved:

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Open that folder and delete all the files and folders inside of it:

3) In Finder, under the "File" menu, click on "New Finder Window". Then under the "Go" menu, click on "Applications".

4) Right-click (or "control" click) and choose "Show Package Contents". This will open the TntConnect application to show you the internal files.

5) Inside the "Contents" folder, open "Resources" and then "wineprefix". Copy the files inside of "wineprefix" into the "Library / Application Support / com.tntware.tntconnect_..." you opened in Step 2.

Now TntConnect should start up.

Method #43 - Run from Terminal

Open Terminal, and run this command:

/Applications/TntConnect.app/Contents/MacOS/startwine

Method #4 - Allow App from Identified Developer

In your System Preferences open Security and Privacy. Make sure "Mac app store" only is not checked. TntConnect should be from "an identified developer". Also, in the area below "Allow apps downloaded from:" see if TntConnect is mentioned and click "Open Anyway".

Method #5 - Disk Repair

1) Open your Mac's "Disk Utilities" app. Select your "Macintosh HD", and under the "First Aid" tab, click "Repair Disk Permissions".

Open the Disk Utility application in OS X (located in /Applications/Utilities/)

Select the disk from the left side menu to repair permissions for

Go to the “First Aid” tab and click the “Repair Disk Permissions” button and let the process run from start to finish – this may take a while depending on the size and speed of the hard drive


         http://osxdaily.com/2015/01/13/repair-disk-permissions-mac-os-x/

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:04:23 GMT
Revision 9 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/25/2018 6:04:23 PM

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Filed under: Mac Issues

Method #1

In your System Preferences open Security and Privacy. Make sure "Mac app store" only is not checked. TntConnect should be from "an identified developer". Also, in the area below "Allow apps downloaded from:" see if TntConnect is mentioned and click "Open Anyway".

Method #2

1) Open your Mac's "Disk Utilities" app. Select your "Macintosh HD", and under the "First Aid" tab, click "Repair Disk Permissions".

Open the Disk Utility application in OS X (located in /Applications/Utilities/)

Select the disk from the left side menu to repair permissions for

Go to the “First Aid” tab and click the “Repair Disk Permissions” button and let the process run from start to finish – this may take a while depending on the size and speed of the hard drive


         http://osxdaily.com/2015/01/13/repair-disk-permissions-mac-os-x/

2) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

3) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Delete that folder:

Now try starting TntConnect.

Method #3

If TntConnect won't start up, it's possible that some issue is preventing it from copying files correctly the first time it runs. To get past this issue, you have to manually copy some files. Here are the steps involved:

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Open that folder and delete all the files and folders inside of it:

3) In Finder, under the "File" menu, click on "New Finder Window". Then under the "Go" menu, click on "Applications".

4) Right-click (or "control" click) and choose "Show Package Contents". This will open the TntConnect application to show you the internal files.

5) Inside the "Contents" folder, open "Resources" and then "wineprefix". Copy the files inside of "wineprefix" into the "Library / Application Support / com.tntware.tntconnect_..." you opened in Step 2.

Now TntConnect should start up.

Method #4

Open Terminal, and run this command:

/Applications/TntConnect.app/Contents/MacOS/startwine

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 22:52:56 GMT
Revision 8 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/23/2017 10:52:56 PM

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Filed under: Mac Issues

Method #1

In your System Preferences open Security and Privacy. Make sure "Mac app store" only is not checked. TntConnect should be from "an identified developer". Also, in in the area below "Allow apps downloaded from:" see if TntConnect is mentioned and click "Open Anyway".

Method #2

1) Open your Mac's "Disk Utilities" app. Select your "Macintosh HD", and under the "First Aid" tab, click "Repair Disk Permissions".

Open the Disk Utility application in OS X (located in /Applications/Utilities/)

Select the disk from the left side menu to repair permissions for

Go to the “First Aid” tab and click the “Repair Disk Permissions” button and let the process run from start to finish – this may take a while depending on the size and speed of the hard drive


         http://osxdaily.com/2015/01/13/repair-disk-permissions-mac-os-x/

2) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

3) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Delete that folder:

Now try starting TntConnect.

Method #3

If TntConnect won't start up, it's possible that some issue is preventing it from copying files correctly the first time it runs. To get past this issue, you have to manually copy some files. Here are the steps involved:

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Open that folder and delete all the files and folders inside of it:

3) In Finder, under the "File" menu, click on "New Finder Window". Then under the "Go" menu, click on "Applications".

4) Right-click (or "control" click) and choose "Show Package Contents". This will open the TntConnect application to show you the internal files.

5) Inside the "Contents" folder, open "Resources" and then "wineprefix". Copy the files inside of "wineprefix" into the "Library / Application Support / com.tntware.tntconnect_..." you opened in Step 2.

Now TntConnect should start up.

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 22:52:33 GMT
Revision 7 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/23/2017 10:52:33 PM

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Filed under: Mac Issues

Method #1

In your System Preferences open Security and Privacy. Make sure "Mac app store" only is not checked. TntConnect should be from "an identified developer". Also, in the area below "Allow apps downloaded from:" see if TntConnect is mentioned and click "Open Anyway".

Method #2

1) Open your Mac's "Disk Utilities" app. Select your "Macintosh HD", and under the "First Aid" tab, click "Repair Disk Permissions".

Open the Disk Utility application in OS X (located in /Applications/Utilities/)

Select the disk from the left side menu to repair permissions for

Go to the “First Aid” tab and click the “Repair Disk Permissions” button and let the process run from start to finish – this may take a while depending on the size and speed of the hard drive


         http://osxdaily.com/2015/01/13/repair-disk-permissions-mac-os-x/

2) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

3) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Delete that folder:

Now try starting TntConnect.

Method #3

If TntConnect won't start up, it's possible that some issue is preventing it from copying files correctly the first time it runs. To get past this issue, you have to manually copy some files. Here are the steps involved:

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Open that folder and delete all the files and folders inside of it:

3) In Finder, under the "File" menu, click on "New Finder Window". Then under the "Go" menu, click on "Applications".

4) Right-click (or "control" click) and choose "Show Package Contents". This will open the TntConnect application to show you the internal files.

5) Inside the "Contents" folder, open "Resources" and then "wineprefix". Copy the files inside of "wineprefix" into the "Library / Application Support / com.tntware.tntconnect_..." you opened in Step 2.

Now TntConnect should start up.

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 22:52:05 GMT
Revision 6 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/23/2017 10:52:05 PM

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Filed under: Mac Issues

Method #1

In your System Preferences open Security and Privacy. Make sure "Mac app store" only is not checked. TntConnect should be from "an identified developer". Also, in the area below "Allow apps downloaded from:" see if TntConnect is mentioned and click "Open Anyway".

Method #2

1) Open your Mac's "Disk Utilities" app. Select your "Macintosh HD", and under the "First Aid" tab, click "Repair Disk Permissions".

Open the Disk Utility application in OS X (located in /Applications/Utilities/)

Select the disk from the left side menu to repair permissions for

Go to the “First Aid” tab and click the “Repair Disk Permissions” button and let the process run from start to finish – this may take a while depending on the size and speed of the hard drive


         http://osxdaily.com/2015/01/13/repair-disk-permissions-mac-os-x/

2) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

3) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Delete that folder:

Now try starting TntConnect.

Method #23

If TntConnect won't start up, it's possible that some issue is preventing it from copying files correctly the first time it runs. To get past this issue, you have to manually copy some files. Here are the steps involved:

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Open that folder and delete all the files and folders inside of it:

3) In Finder, under the "File" menu, click on "New Finder Window". Then under the "Go" menu, click on "Applications".

4) Right-click (or "control" click) and choose "Show Package Contents". This will open the TntConnect application to show you the internal files.

5) Inside the "Contents" folder, open "Resources" and then "wineprefix". Copy the files inside of "wineprefix" into the "Library / Application Support / com.tntware.tntconnect_..." you opened in Step 2.

Now TntConnect should start up.

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:11:42 GMT
Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/1/2017 11:11:42 PM

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Filed under: Mac Issues

Method #1

1) Open your Mac's "Disk Utilities" app. Select your "Macintosh HD", and under the "First Aid" tab, click "Repair Disk Permissions".

Open the Disk Utility application in OS X (located in /Applications/Utilities/)

Select the disk from the left side menu to repair permissions for

Go to the “First Aid” tab and click the “Repair Disk Permissions” button and let the process run from start to finish – this may take a while depending on the size and speed of the hard drive


         http://osxdaily.com/2015/01/13/repair-disk-permissions-mac-os-x/

2) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

3) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Delete that folder:

Now try starting TntConnect.

Method #2

If TntConnect won't start up, it's possible that some issue is preventing it from copying files correctly the first time it runs. To get past this issue, you have to manually copy some files. Here are the steps involved:

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Open that folder and delete all the files and folders inside of it:

3) In Finder, under the "File" menu, click on "New Finder Window". Then under the "Go" menu, click on "Applications".

4) Right-click (or "control" click) and choose "Show Package Contents". This will open the TntConnect application to show you the internal files.

5) Inside the "Contents" folder, open "Resources" and then "wineprefix". Copy the files inside of "wineprefix" into the "Library / Application Support / com.tntware.tntconnect_..." you opened in Step 2.

Now TntConnect should start up.

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 18:58:13 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/1/2017 6:58:13 PM

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Filed under: Mac Issues

If TntConnect won't start up, it's possible that some issue is preventing it from copying files correctly the first time it runs. To get past this issue, you have to manually copy some files. Here are the steps involved:

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library"."Library". (If "Library" doesn't appear as a menu item, click on "Home" and then open the Library folder inside it.)

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Open that folder and delete all the files and folders inside of it:

3) In Finder, under the "File" menu, click on "New Finder Window". Then under the "Go" menu, click on "Applications".

4) Right-click (or "control" click) and choose "Show Package Contents". This will open the TntConnect application to show you the internal files.

5) Inside the "Contents" folder, open "Resources" and then "wineprefix". Copy the files inside of "wineprefix" into the "Library / Application Support / com.tntware.tntconnect_..." you opened in Step 2.

Now TntConnect should start up.

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:32:43 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/1/2017 4:32:43 PM

TntConnect for Mac won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Filed under: Mac Issues

If TntConnect won't start up, it's possible that some issue is preventing it from copying files correctly the first time it runs. To get past this issue, you have to manually copy some files. Here are the steps involved:

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library".

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Open that folder and delete all the files and folders inside of it:

3) In Finder, under the "File" menu, click on "New Finder Window". Then under the "Go" menu, click on "Applications".

4) Right-click (or "control" click) and choose "Show Package Contents". This will open the TntConnect application to show you the internal files.

5) Inside the "Contents" folder, open "Resources" and then "wineprefix". Copy the files inside of "wineprefix" into the "Library / Application Support / com.tntware.tntconnect_..." you opened in Step 2.

Now TntConnect should start up.

TntConnect won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 22:16:26 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/11/2017 10:16:26 PM

TntConnect won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

If TntConnect won't start up, it's possible that some issue is preventing it from copying files correctly the first time it runs. To get past this issue, you have to manually copy some files. Here are the steps involved:

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library".

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Open that folder and delete all the files and folders inside of it:

3) In Finder, under the "File" menu, click on "New Finder Window". Then under the "Go" menu, click on "Applications".

4) Right-click (or "control" click) and choose "Show Package Contents". This will open the TntConnect application to show you the internal files.

5) Inside the "Contents" folder, open "Resources" and then "wineprefix". Copy the files inside of "wineprefix" into the "Library / Application Support / com.tntware.tntconnect_..." you opened in Step 2.

Now TntConnect should start up.

--Troy

TntConnect won't start up. How can I ensure TntConnect is fully installed?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 22:15:56 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/11/2017 10:15:56 PM

If TntConnect won't start up, it's possible that some issue is preventing it from copying files correctly the first time it runs. To get past this issue, you have to manually copy some files. Here are the steps involved:

1) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library".

2) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Open that folder and delete all the files and folders inside of it:

3) In Finder, under the "File" menu, click on "New Finder Window". Then under the "Go" menu, click on "Applications".

4) Right-click (or "control" click) and choose "Show Package Contents". This will open the TntConnect application to show you the internal files.

5) Inside the "Contents" folder, open "Resources" and then "wineprefix". Copy the files inside of "wineprefix" into the "Library / Application Support / com.tntware.tntconnect_..." you opened in Step 2.

Now TntConnect should start up.

--Troy

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "FindTntConnectDatabaseFiles""?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:20:06 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/11/2022 6:20:06 PM

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "FindTntConnectDatabaseFiles""?

The solution is to allow TntConnect to "control your computer" in the Security & Privacy settings.

Checked the box to allow TntConnect to "control your computer":

Also, in the "Automation" section, TntConnect should be able to control "System Events".

Now TntConnect should be able to "Search for a Database..."

If you still can't use the "Search for a Database..." feature on your Mac

1. Open Finder.

2. Under the "File" menu, click on "Find" (or click Cmd+F).

3. Type in mpddb.

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "FindTntConnectDatabaseFiles""?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:43:58 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/15/2022 10:43:58 PM

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "FindTntConnectDatabaseFiles""?

The solution is to allow TntConnect to "control your computer" in the Security & Privacy settings.

Checked the box to allow TntConnect to "control your computer":

Also, in the "Automation" section, TntConnect should be able to control "System Events".

Now TntConnect should be able to "Search for a Database..."

How do I get past, "Error Running AppleScript "FindTntConnectDatabaseFiles""?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:03:16 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/18/2019 4:03:16 PM

The solution is to allow TntConnect to "control your computer" in the Security & Privacy settings.

Checked the box to allow TntConnect to "control your computer":

Now TntConnect should be able to "Search for a Database..."

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 19:03:23 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/2/2022 7:03:23 PM

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Macintosh

To force a fresh install of TntConnect via CrossOver on your Mac:

1. Make sure TntConnect isn't currently running.

2. Delete all of your existing CrossOver "bottles".

For each bottle, click on it, and then click "Delete Bottle".

On older versions of CrossOver, you'll see this:  To see all of your existing bottles, click the Bottles icon in the CrossOver tool bar. Then, for each bottle, select it and click the delete button below:



3. After you delete all of your existing bottles, you can follow these instructions for installing TntConnect:  https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/faqs/en/how-can-i-run-tntconnect-on-my-mac.aspx

Don't worry, you won't lose your data. Your TntConnect database files are typically stored in your “Documents” or "Dropbox" folder. Think of it this way: Reinstalling Word won’t cause you to lose all your Word documents.

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:07:54 GMT
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How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Macintosh

To force a fresh install of TntConnect via CrossOver on your Mac:

1. Make sure TntConnect isn't currently running.

2. Delete TntConnect from Delete all of your Applications folderexisting CrossOver "bottles".

To see all of your existing bottles, click the Bottles icon in the CrossOver tool bar. Then, for each bottle, select it and click the delete button below:



3. Empty your Trash ... Restart After you delete all of your Mac if existing bottles, you can 't completely empty your Trash.

4. Reinstall follow these instructions for installing TntConnectinto your Applications folder from the DMG (Disc Image) available here:
            https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/p/49018.aspx  https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/faqs/en/how-can-i-run-tntconnect-on-my-mac.aspx

Don't worry, you won't lose your data. Your TntConnect database files are typically stored in your “Documents” or "Dropbox" folder. Think of it this way: Reinstalling Word won’t cause you to lose all your Word documents.

If you really want to be sure TntConnect is getting a fresh reinstall:

1) Close TntConnect if it's currently running.

2) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library".

3) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Delete that folder.

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:19:33 GMT
Revision 9 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/25/2018 10:19:33 PM

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Macintosh

1. Make sure TntConnect isn't currently running.

2. Delete TntConnect from your Applications folder.

3. Empty your Trash ... Restart your Mac if you can't completely empty your Trash.

4. Reinstall TntConnect into your Applications folder from the DMG (Disc Image) available here:
            https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/p/40340.aspx
            https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/p/49018.aspx

Don't worry, you won't lose your data. Your TntConnect database files are typically stored in your “Documents” or "Dropbox" folder. Think of it this way: Reinstalling Word won’t cause you to lose all your Word documents.

If you really want to be sure TntConnect is getting a fresh reinstall:

1) Close TntConnect if it's currently running.

2) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library".

3) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Delete that folder.

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntConnect on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 22:13:11 GMT
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How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntMPD TntConnect on my Mac?

Filed under: Macintosh

1. Make sure TntConnect isn't currently running.

2. Delete TntMPD TntConnect from your Applications folder.
2

3. Empty your Trash ... Restart your Mac if you can't completely empty your Trash.
3

4. Reinstall TntMPD TntConnect into your Applications folder from the DMG (Disc Image) available here:
            http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/downloads/p/28542.aspx
            https://www.tntware.com/tntconnect/downloads/p/40340.aspx

Don't worry, you won't lose your data. Your TntMPD TntConnect database files are typically stored in your “Documents” or "Dropbox" folder. Think of it this way: Reinstalling Word won’t cause you to lose all your Word documents.

If you really want to be sure TntConnect is getting a fresh reinstall:

1) Close TntConnect if it's currently running.

2) In Finder, hold down the "option" key while you click "Go". Then click "Library".

3) Inside the "Application Support" folder, you'll see a folder that starts with "com.tntware.tntconnect_" followed by the version of TntConnect you have installed. Delete that folder.

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntMPD on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:14:17 GMT
Revision 7 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/4/2014 8:14:17 PM

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntMPD on my Mac?

Filed under: Macintosh

1. Delete TntMPD from your Applications folder.
2. Empty your Trash ... Restart your Mac if you can't completely empty your Trash.
3. Reinstall TntMPD into your Applications folder from the DMG (Disc Image) available here:
            http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/downloads/p/26376.aspx
            http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/downloads/p/28542.aspx

Don't worry, you won't lose your data. Your TntMPD database files are typically stored in your “Documents” or "Dropbox" folder. Think of it this way: Reinstalling Word won’t cause you to lose all your Word documents.

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntMPD on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 01:40:18 GMT
Revision 6 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 8/2/2014 1:40:18 AM

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntMPD on my Mac?

Filed under: Macintosh

1. Delete TntMPD from your Applications folder.
2. Empty your Trash ... Restart your Mac if you can't completely empty your Trash.
3. Reinstall TntMPD into your Applications folder from the DMG (Disc Image) available here:
            http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/downloads/p/26368.aspx
            http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/downloads/p/26376.aspx

Don't worry, you won't lose your data. Your TntMPD database files are typically stored in your “Documents” or "Dropbox" folder. Think of it this way: Reinstalling Word won’t cause you to lose all your Word documents.

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntMPD on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:33:40 GMT
Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/3/2014 2:33:40 PM

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntMPD on my Mac?

Filed under: Macintosh

1. Delete TntMPD from your Applications folder.
2. Empty your Trash ... Restart your Mac if you can't completely empty your Trash.
3. Reinstall TntMPD into your Applications folder from the DMG (Disc Image) available here:
            http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/downloads/p/26212.aspx
            http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/downloads/p/26368.aspx

Don't worry, you won't lose your data. Your TntMPD database files are typically stored in your “Documents” or "Dropbox" folder. Think of it this way: Reinstalling Word won’t cause you to lose all your Word documents.

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntMPD on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 22 May 2014 14:32:42 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/22/2014 2:32:42 PM

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntMPD on my Mac?

Filed under: Macintosh

1. Delete TntMPD from your Applications folder.
2. Empty your Trash ... Restart your Mac if you can't completely empty your Trash.
3. Reinstall TntMPD into your Applications folder from the DMG (Disc Image) available here:
            http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/downloads/p/22804.aspx
            http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/downloads/p/26212.aspx

Don't worry, you won't lose your data. Your TntMPD database files are typically stored in your “Documents” or "Dropbox" folder. Think of it this way: Reinstalling Word won’t cause you to lose all your Word documents.

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntMPD on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:09:16 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/3/2014 3:09:16 PM

How can I force a fresh reinstall of TntMPD on my Mac?

Filed under: Macintosh

1. Delete TntMPD from your Applications folder.
2. Empty your Trash ... Restart your Mac if you can't completely empty your Trash.
3. Reinstall TntMPD into your Applications folder from the DMG (Disc Image) available here:
            http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/downloads/p/22804.aspx

Don't worry, you won't lose your data. Your TntMPD database files are typically stored in your “Documents” or "Dropbox" folder. Think of it this way: Reinstalling Word won’t cause you to lose all your Word documents.

How can I force a fresh reinstall TntMPD on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:53:01 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/24/2014 6:53:01 PM

How can I force a fresh reinstall TntMPD on my Mac?

Filed under: Macintosh

1. Delete TntMPD from your Applications folder.
2. Empty your Trash ... Restart your Mac if you can't completely empty your Trash.
3. Reinstall TntMPD into your Applications folder from the DMG (Disc Image) available here:
            http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/downloads/p/22804.aspx

Don't worry, you won't lose your data. Your TntMPD database files are typically stored in your “Documents” or "Dropbox" folder. Think of it this way: Reinstalling Word won’t cause you to lose all your Word documents.

How can I force a fresh reinstall TntMPD on my Mac?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:37:06 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/6/2014 6:37:06 PM

1. Delete TntMPD from your Applications folder.
2. Empty your Trash ... Restart your Mac if you can't completely empty your Trash.
3. Reinstall TntMPD into your Applications folder from the DMG (Disc Image) available here:
            http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/downloads/p/22804.aspx

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:02:39 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/30/2021 9:02:39 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Filed under: Chromebook, chromeos, chrome-os

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

1) Make sure you have an Intel-based Chromebook.

2) Turn on "Linux "Linux (beta)" in settings. (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439)

3) Download CrossOver from the CodeWeavers website.

4) In your Downloads folder, right-click on the CrossOver.deb download and "Install "Install with Linux".

5) Start the CrossOver app.

6) Click the big "Install "Install Windows Software" button.

7) Type in and choose "TntConnect"."TntConnect".

8) Click "Install"."Install".

Note: CrossOver is supported by CodeWeavers. Reach out to CodeWeavers if you run into an issue installing CrossOver and getting it running.

Here's a video released by CrossOver on September 2021: How to Install CrossOver 21 on Chrome OS.

[View:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYgmnkLbty4:550:0]

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:49:05 GMT
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How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Filed under: Chromebook, chromeos, chrome-os

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

1) Make sure you have an Intel-based Chromebook.

2) Turn on "Linux (beta)" in settings. (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439)

3) Download CrossOver from the CodeWeavers website.

4) In your Downloads folder, right-click on the CrossOver.deb download and "Install with Linux".

5) Start the CrossOver app.

6) Click the big "Install Windows Software" button.

7) Type in and choose "TntConnect".

8) Click "Install".

Note: CrossOver is supported by CodeWeavers. Reach out to CodeWeavers if you run into an issue installing CrossOver and getting it running.

Here's a video released by CrossOver on September 2021: How to Install CrossOver 21 on Chrome OS.

[View:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYgmnkLbty4:550:0]

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:47:07 GMT
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How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Filed under: Chromebook, chromeos, chrome-os

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

1) Make sure you have an Intel-based Chromebook.

2) Turn on "Linux (beta)" in settings. (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439)

3) Download CrossOver from the CodeWeavers website.

4) In your Downloads folder, right-click on the CrossOver.deb download and "Install with Linux".

5) Start the CrossOver app.

6) Click the big "Install Windows Software" button.

7) Type in and choose "TntConnect".

8) Click "Install".

Note: CrossOver is supported by CodeWeavers. Reach out to CodeWeavers if you run into an issue installing CrossOver and getting it running.

Here's a video released by CrossOver on September 2021: How to Install CrossOver 21 on ChromeOSChrome OS.

[View:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYgmnkLbty4:550:0]

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:46:36 GMT
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How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Filed under: Chromebook, chromeos, chrome-os

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

1) Make sure you have an Intel-based Chromebook.

2) Turn on "Linux (beta)" in settings. (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439)

3) Download CrossOver from the CodeWeavers website.

4) In your Downloads folder, right-click on the CrossOver.deb download and "Install with Linux".

5) Start the CrossOver app.

6) Click the big "Install Windows Software" button.

7) Type in and choose "TntConnect".

8) Click "Install".

Note: CrossOver is supported by CodeWeavers. Reach out to CodeWeavers if you run into an issue installing CrossOver and getting it running.

Here's a video released by CrossOver on September 2021: How to Install CrossOver 21 on Chrome OSChromeOS.

[View:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYgmnkLbty4:550:0]

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:45:39 GMT
Revision 8 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/30/2021 8:45:39 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Filed under: Chromebook, chromeos, chrome-os

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

1) Make sure you have an Intel-based Chromebook.

2) Turn on "Linux (beta)" in settings. (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439)

3) Download CrossOver from the CodeWeavers website.

4) In your Downloads folder, right-click on the CrossOver.deb download and "Install with Linux".

5) Start the CrossOver app.

6) Click the big "Install Windows Software" button.

7) Type in and choose "TntConnect".

8) Click "Install".

Note: CrossOver is supported by CodeWeavers. Reach out to CodeWeavers if you run into an issue installing CrossOver and getting it running.

Here's a video released by CrossOver on September 2021: How to Install CrossOver 21 on Chrome OS.

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYgmnkLbty4:550:0]View:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYgmnkLbty4:550:0]

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:44:35 GMT
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How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Filed under: Chromebook, chromeos, chrome-os

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

1) Make sure you have an Intel-based Chromebook.

2) Turn on "Linux (beta)" in settings. (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439)

3) Download CrossOver from the CodeWeavers website.

4) In your Downloads folder, right-click on the CrossOver.deb download and "Install with Linux".

5) Start the CrossOver app.

6) Click the big "Install Windows Software" button.

7) Type in and choose "TntConnect".

8) Click "Install".

Note: CrossOver is supported by CodeWeavers. Reach out to CodeWeavers if you run into an issue installing CrossOver and getting it running.

Here's a video released by CrossOver on September 2021: How to Install CrossOver 21 on Chrome OS.

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYgmnkLbty4:550:0]

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:42:57 GMT
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How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Filed under: Chromebook, chromeos, chrome-os

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Step

1) Make sure you have an Intel-based Chromebook.

2) Turn on "Linux (beta)" in settings. (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439)

Step 2

3) Install Download CrossOver Linux in the Terminal app.

One tested approach is the ".deb package on Ubuntu, Mint, or Debian" approach from the CodeWeavers tutorial at:  https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/linux/linuxtutorial/installwebsite.

4) In summary, here are the Terminal commands used:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 ; sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install gdebi

mkdir Downloads

cd your Downloads

wget http://crossover.codeweavers.com/redirect/crossover.deb

sudo gdebi crossover.deb

/opt/cxoffice/bin/cxfix --auto

Thenfolder, to run CrossOver:

/opt/cxoffice/bin/crossover

To install TntConnect:
> right-click on the CrossOver.deb download TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tieand open it "Install with Linux".

5) Start the CrossOver app.

(more info

6) Click the big "Install Windows Software" button.

7) Type in and screenshots coming soonchoose "TntConnect".

8) Click "Install".

Note: CrossOver is supported by CodeWeavers. Reach out to CodeWeavers if you run into an issue installing CrossOver and getting it running.

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:34:22 GMT
Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/30/2021 8:34:22 PM

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Filed under: Chromebook, chromeos, chrome-os

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Step 1) Turn on "Linux (beta)" in settings. (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439)

Step 2) Install CrossOver Linux in the Terminal app.

One tested approach is the ".deb package on Ubuntu, Mint, or Debian" approach from the CodeWeavers tutorial at:  https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/linux/linuxtutorial/install

In summary, here are the Terminal commands used:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 ; sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install gdebi

mkdir Downloads

cd Downloads

wget http://crossover.codeweavers.com/redirect/crossover.deb

sudo gdebi crossover.deb

/opt/cxoffice/bin/cxfix --auto

Then, to run CrossOver:

/opt/cxoffice/bin/crossover

To install TntConnect:
> download TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie and open it with CrossOver.

(more info and screenshots coming soon)

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:17:57 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/3/2020 12:17:57 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Step 1) Turn on "Linux (beta)" in settings. (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439)

Step 2) Install CrossOver Linux in the Terminal app.

One tested approach is the ".deb package on Ubuntu, Mint, or Debian" approach from the CodeWeavers tutorial at:  https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/linux/linuxtutorial/install

In summary, here are the Terminal commands used:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 ; sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install gdebi

mkdir Downloads

cd Downloads

wget http://crossover.codeweavers.com/redirect/crossover.deb

sudo gdebi crossover.deb

/opt/cxoffice/bin/cxfix --auto

Then, to run CrossOver:

/opt/cxoffice/bin/crossover

To install TntConnect:
> download TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie and open it with CrossOver.

(more info and screenshots coming soon)

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:13:22 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/3/2020 12:13:22 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Step 1) Turn on "Linux (beta)" in settings. (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439)

Step 2) Install CrossOver in the Terminal app.

One tested approach is the ".deb package on Ubuntu, Mint, or Debian" approach from the CodeWeavers tutorial at:  https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/linux/linuxtutorial/install

In summary, here are the Terminal commands used:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 ; sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install gdebi

mkdir Downloads

cd Downloads

wget http://crossover.codeweavers.com/redirect/crossover.deb

sudo gdebi crossover.deb

/opt/cxoffice/bin/cxfix --auto

Then, to run CrossOver:

/opt/cxoffice/bin/crossover

To install TntConnect:
> download TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie and open it with CrossOver.

(more info and screenshots coming soon)

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:07:15 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/3/2020 12:07:15 AM

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Step 1) Turn on "Linux (beta)" in settings. (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439)

Step 2) Install CrossOver in the Terminal app.

One tested approach is the ".deb package on Ubuntu, Mint, or Debian" approach from the CodeWeavers tutorial at:  https://www.codeweavers.com/support/wiki/linux/linuxtutorial/install

In summary, here are the Terminal commands used:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 ; sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install gdebi

mkdir Downloads

cd Downloads

wget http://crossover.codeweavers.com/redirect/crossover.deb

sudo gdebi crossover.deb

/opt/cxoffice/bin/cxfix --auto

Then, to run CrossOver:

/opt/cxoffice/bin/crossover

(more info and screenshots coming soon)

How can I run TntConnect on my Chromebook (Chrome OS)?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 04:32:05 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/19/2020 4:32:05 AM

(coming soon)

How can TntConnect 3.0 help me manage my paper and email newsletters?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:31:55 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 8/25/2021 6:31:55 PM

How can TntMPD TntConnect 3.0 help me manage my paper and email newsletters?

Filed under: TntConnect 3.0

TntMPD
TntConnect 3.0 now helps you manage your partner's newsletter preference. Maybe some partners prefer email. Maybe some prefer paper. Some might like both. Before TntMPD TntConnect 3.0, you had to devise your own strategy for managing this.  The solution most often used was a Saved Group for email newsletter recipients. There were many downsides to this. It added a lot more things for you to think about each month as your trying to get your newsletter out the door.

Now, under the "MPD" tab for a contact, you'll see this (it used to be just a check box):

Let me explain the choices:

Paper (w/ email backup) ... The partner prefers paper, but if their mailing address becomes undeliverable, auto-switch them over to email (if possible) until you find out their mailing address. This is the default setting for when you first open your database in TntMPD TntConnect 3.0.

Email (w/ paper backup) ... The partner prefers email, but if their email address becomes invalid, auto-switch them over to paper (if possible) until you find out their correct email address.

Paper Only ... The partner prefers paper only (i.e. no email please).

Email Only ... The partner prefers email only (i.e. no paper please).

Paper and Email ... The partner prefers both.

For any new contacts you create in the future, you can change the default newsletter media preference in the Options dialog (under the Tools menu):

TntMPD

TntConnect 3.0 gives you a quick visual indicator of each partner's newsletter preference, and you're ability to deliver on those preferences. You'll see these indicators in the top right of the contacts view:

Also, in the contact list:

Here's a guide to all the various indicators you'll see:

   ... the partner prefers paper and is able to receive your paper newsletter.

... the partner prefers paper, but since their address is undeliverable, they're temporarily set to receive your email newsletter.

  ... the partner prefers paper, but their address is undeliverable. They are either "Paper Only" or they don't have a valid/preferred email.

  ... the partner prefers email and is able to receive your email newsletter.

... the partner prefers email, but since their email is missing or invalid, they're temporarily set to receive your paper newsletter.

  ... the partner prefers email, but their email is missing or invalid. They are either "Email Only" or they don't have deliverable mailing address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, and you're able to do both.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with their mailing address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with their email address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with both their email and mailing address.

Hopefully over time these icons will become second nature to you.

Transitioning Over your Email Newsletter Saved Group

If you were managing your email newsletter list as a saved group, lookup that saved group. You should see something like this:

By default all these contact have a preference of "Paper (w/ email backup)". To change this preference for the current group, under the "Group Actions" menu, click on "Mass Change a Field". Select "Newsletter Media Preference" as the field to change. For the value, you might try "Email Only" or "Email (w/ paper backup)". For my example, I'll choose "Email Only":

After I click "OK", I see this:

Right away, I can see that their newsletter media preference has changed, and I can see that there's a problem with some of them. For one, I can see that Peter Parker and Roger and Jessica Rabbit aren't marked to receive a newsletter (no newsletter icon next to their name in the contact list). I'll do another "Mass Change a Field" of "Send Newsletter" to "True" to take care of that:

There are also some contacts in the list with a red email newsletter icon. I'll deal with these a little later in the article.

Email Addresses must be VALID and PREFERRED

The check box on the left of an email address indicates if it is valid.
The box to the right of an email address indicates if it is preferred:

The email address should be valid (green) and the box on the right pressed down (also green) for the email itself to be included in your email newsletter list.

Managing your Newsletter Lists

Under the "Lookup" menu, click on "Newsletter Recipients" and I'd like to highlight the only 4 lookups you'll need to manage your paper and email newsletter lists:

Here's the 4 I want to cover and their quick meaning:

Receives PAPER Newsletter ... this returns the contacts that should receive your paper newsletter right now. It only includes contacts with a deliverable mailing address. It can include contacts that prefer paper or those that are temporarily receiving a "paper backup" because their email is invalid.

Receives EMAIL Newsletter ... this returns the contacts that should receive your email newsletter right now. It only includes contacts with a valid/preferred email address. It can include contacts that prefer email or those that are temporarily receiving a "email backup" because their mailing address is undeliverable.

Newsletter Not Possible ... this returns contacts that cannot receive a newsletter at all.

Newsletter Preference Not Possible ... this returns contacts that cannot receive a newsletter according to their ideal preference.

Dealing with Problems

Let's lookup "Newsletter Not Possible". Notice that Daffy Duck is a financial partner, but cannot receive an email newsletter:

Daffy prefers email, but that's not possible right now. He has a mailing address. We'd hate for our valued financial partner of many years to not receive a newsletter, and we can't email him to ask him for his correct email address. And we don't have a phone number.

Let's change his preference from "Email Only" to "Email (w/ paper backup)". Now Daffy and Daphney will receive our paper newsletter (until we enter a valid/preferred email address for them). Maybe we should mention in the P.S. that we no longer have a working email address for reaching them.

Sending Newsletters each Month

Each time you send out a newsletter, you should lookup "Newsletter Not Possible" and/or "Newsletter Preference Not Possible" and see if there are any problems you can take care of. If you can call your partners, let them know that you need their updated information.

Paper

When you're sending out your paper newsletter, just lookup "Receives PAPER Newsletter". That's it! This returns the list of contacts that can and should receive your paper newsletter based on each contact's preferences today. After you perform this lookup, you can:

Mail Merge to Word to physically mail merge your newsletters.

[File ... Export ... Export the Current Group to CSV] (for a newsletter service).

[Group Actions ... Log Group History ... Newsletter ... Newsletter] this logs the fact that you sent your partners a paper newsletter.

Email

When you're sending out your email newsletter, just lookup "Receives EMAIL Newsletter". That's it! This returns the list of contacts that can and should receive your paper newsletter based on each contact's preferences today. After you perform this lookup, you can:

Mail Merge to Word (Email Newsletter option) to mail merge your newsletter to email.

[Group Actions ... Create Mass Email].

[Tools ... Sync With MailChimp]

[Group Actions ... Log Group History ... Newsletter ... E-Newsletter] this logs the fact that you sent your partners an email newsletter.

How can TntMPD 3.0 help me manage my paper and email newsletters?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:05:30 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/10/2014 10:05:30 PM

How can TntMPD 3.0 help me manage my paper and email newsletters?

Filed under: TntMPD TntConnect 3.0

TntMPD 3.0 now helps you manage your partner's newsletter preference. Maybe some partners prefer email. Maybe some prefer paper. Some might like both. Before TntMPD 3.0, you had to devise your own strategy for managing this.  The solution most often used was a Saved Group for email newsletter recipients. There were many downsides to this. It added a lot more things for you to think about each month as your trying to get your newsletter out the door.

Now, under the "MPD" tab for a contact, you'll see this (it used to be just a check box):

Let me explain the choices:

Paper (w/ email backup) ... The partner prefers paper, but if their mailing address becomes undeliverable, auto-switch them over to email (if possible) until you find out their mailing address. This is the default setting for when you first open your database in TntMPD 3.0.

Email (w/ paper backup) ... The partner prefers email, but if their email address becomes invalid, auto-switch them over to paper (if possible) until you find out their correct email address.

Paper Only ... The partner prefers paper only (i.e. no email please).

Email Only ... The partner prefers email only (i.e. no paper please).

Paper and Email ... The partner prefers both.

For any new contacts you create in the future, you can change the default newsletter media preference in the Options dialog (under the Tools menu):

TntMPD 3.0 gives you a quick visual indicator of each partner's newsletter preference, and you're ability to deliver on those preferences. You'll see these indicators in the top right of the contacts view:

Also, in the contact list:

Here's a guide to all the various indicators you'll see:

   ... the partner prefers paper and is able to receive your paper newsletter.

... the partner prefers paper, but since their address is undeliverable, they're temporarily set to receive your email newsletter.

  ... the partner prefers paper, but their address is undeliverable. They are either "Paper Only" or they don't have a valid/preferred email.

  ... the partner prefers email and is able to receive your email newsletter.

... the partner prefers email, but since their email is missing or invalid, they're temporarily set to receive your paper newsletter.

  ... the partner prefers email, but their email is missing or invalid. They are either "Email Only" or they don't have deliverable mailing address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, and you're able to do both.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with their mailing address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with their email address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with both their email and mailing address.

Hopefully over time these icons will become second nature to you.

Transitioning Over your Email Newsletter Saved Group

If you were managing your email newsletter list as a saved group, lookup that saved group. You should see something like this:

By default all these contact have a preference of "Paper (w/ email backup)". To change this preference for the current group, under the "Group Actions" menu, click on "Mass Change a Field". Select "Newsletter Media Preference" as the field to change. For the value, you might try "Email Only" or "Email (w/ paper backup)". For my example, I'll choose "Email Only":

After I click "OK", I see this:

Right away, I can see that their newsletter media preference has changed, and I can see that there's a problem with some of them. For one, I can see that Peter Parker and Roger and Jessica Rabbit aren't marked to receive a newsletter (no newsletter icon next to their name in the contact list). I'll do another "Mass Change a Field" of "Send Newsletter" to "True" to take care of that:

There are also some contacts in the list with a red email newsletter icon. I'll deal with these a little later in the article.

Email Addresses must be VALID and PREFERRED

The check box on the left of an email address indicates if it is valid.
The box to the right of an email address indicates if it is preferred:

The email address should be valid (green) and the box on the right pressed down (also green) for the email itself to be included in your email newsletter list.

Managing your Newsletter Lists

Under the "Lookup" menu, click on "Newsletter Recipients" and I'd like to highlight the only 4 lookups you'll need to manage your paper and email newsletter lists:

Here's the 4 I want to cover and their quick meaning:

Receives PAPER Newsletter ... this returns the contacts that should receive your paper newsletter right now. It only includes contacts with a deliverable mailing address. It can include contacts that prefer paper or those that are temporarily receiving a "paper backup" because their email is invalid.

Receives EMAIL Newsletter ... this returns the contacts that should receive your email newsletter right now. It only includes contacts with a valid/preferred email address. It can include contacts that prefer email or those that are temporarily receiving a "email backup" because their mailing address is undeliverable.

Newsletter Not Possible ... this returns contacts that cannot receive a newsletter at all.

Newsletter Preference Not Possible ... this returns contacts that cannot receive a newsletter according to their ideal preference.

Dealing with Problems

Let's lookup "Newsletter Not Possible". Notice that Daffy Duck is a financial partner, but cannot receive an email newsletter:

Daffy prefers email, but that's not possible right now. He has a mailing address. We'd hate for our valued financial partner of many years to not receive a newsletter, and we can't email him to ask him for his correct email address. And we don't have a phone number.

Let's change his preference from "Email Only" to "Email (w/ paper backup)". Now Daffy and Daphney will receive our paper newsletter (until we enter a valid/preferred email address for them). Maybe we should mention in the P.S. that we no longer have a working email address for reaching them.

Sending Newsletters each Month

Each time you send out a newsletter, you should lookup "Newsletter Not Possible" and/or "Newsletter Preference Not Possible" and see if there are any problems you can take care of. If you can call your partners, let them know that you need their updated information.

Paper

When you're sending out your paper newsletter, just lookup "Receives PAPER Newsletter". That's it! This returns the list of contacts that can and should receive your paper newsletter based on each contact's preferences today. After you perform this lookup, you can:

Mail Merge to Word to physically mail merge your newsletters.

[File ... Export ... Export the Current Group to CSV] (for a newsletter service).

[Group Actions ... Log Group History ... Newsletter ... Newsletter] this logs the fact that you sent your partners a paper newsletter.

Email

When you're sending out your email newsletter, just lookup "Receives EMAIL Newsletter". That's it! This returns the list of contacts that can and should receive your paper newsletter based on each contact's preferences today. After you perform this lookup, you can:

Mail Merge to Word (Email Newsletter option) to mail merge your newsletter to email.

[Group Actions ... Create Mass Email].

[Tools ... Sync With MailChimp]

[Group Actions ... Log Group History ... Newsletter ... E-Newsletter] this logs the fact that you sent your partners an email newsletter.

How can TntMPD 3.0 help me manage my paper and email newsletters?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:05:30 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/10/2014 10:05:30 PM

How can TntMPD 3.0 help me manage my paper and email newsletters?

Filed under: TntMPD 3.0

TntMPD 3.0 now helps you manage your partner's newsletter preference. Maybe some partners prefer email. Maybe some prefer paper. Some might like both. Before TntMPD 3.0, you had to devise your own strategy for managing this.  The solution most often used was a Saved Group for email newsletter recipients. There were many downsides to this. It added a lot more things for you to think about each month as your trying to get your newsletter out the door.

Now, under the "MPD" tab for a contact, you'll see this (it used to be just a check box):

Let me explain the choices:

Paper (w/ email backup) ... The partner prefers paper, but if their mailing address becomes undeliverable, auto-switch them over to email (if possible) until you find out their mailing address. This is the default setting for when you first open your database in TntMPD 3.0.

Email (w/ paper backup) ... The partner prefers email, but if their email address becomes invalid, auto-switch them over to paper (if possible) until you find out their correct email address.

Paper Only ... The partner prefers paper only (i.e. no email please).

Email Only ... The partner prefers email only (i.e. no paper please).

Paper and Email ... The partner prefers both.

For any new contacts you create in the future, you can change the default newsletter media preference in the Options dialog (under the Tools menu):

TntMPD 3.0 gives you a quick visual indicator of each partner's newsletter preference, and you're ability to deliver on those preferences. You'll see these indicators in the top right of the contacts view:

Also, in the contact list:

Here's a guide to all the various indicators you'll see:

   ... the partner prefers paper and is able to receive your paper newsletter.

... the partner prefers paper, but since their address is undeliverable, they're temporarily set to receive your email newsletter.

  ... the partner prefers paper, but their address is undeliverable. They are either "Paper Only" or they don't have a valid/preferred email.

  ... the partner prefers email and is able to receive your email newsletter.

... the partner prefers email, but since their email is missing or invalid, they're temporarily set to receive your paper newsletter.

  ... the partner prefers email, but their email is missing or invalid. They are either "Email Only" or they don't have deliverable mailing address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, and you're able to do both.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with their mailing address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with their email address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with both their email and mailing address.

Hopefully over time these icons will become second nature to you.

Transitioning Over your Email Newsletter Saved Group

If you were managing your email newsletter list as a saved group, lookup that saved group. You should see something like this:

By default all these contact have a preference of "Paper (w/ email backup)". To change this preference for the current group, under the "Group Actions" menu, click on "Mass Change a Field". Select "Newsletter Media Preference" as the field to change. For the value, you might try "Email Only" or "Email (w/ paper backup)". For my example, I'll choose "Email Only":

After I click "OK", I see this:

Right away, I can see that their newsletter media preference has changed, and I can see that there's a problem with some of them. For one, I can see that Peter Parker and Roger and Jessica Rabbit aren't marked to receive a newsletter (no newsletter icon next to their name in the contact list). I'll do another "Mass Change a Field" of "Send Newsletter" to "True" to take care of that:

There are also some contacts in the list with a red email newsletter icon. I'll deal with these a little later in the article.

Email Addresses must be VALID and PREFERRED

The check box on the left of an email address indicates if it is valid.
The box to the right of an email address indicates if it is preferred:

The email address should be valid (green) and the box on the right pressed down (also green) for the email itself to be included in your email newsletter list.

Managing your Newsletter Lists

Under the "Lookup" menu, click on "Newsletter Recipients" and I'd like to highlight the only 4 lookups you'll need to manage your paper and email newsletter lists:

Here's the 4 I want to cover and their quick meaning:

Receives PAPER Newsletter ... this returns the contacts that should receive your paper newsletter right now. It only includes contacts with a deliverable mailing address. It can include contacts that prefer paper or those that are temporarily receiving a "paper backup" because their email is invalid.

Receives EMAIL Newsletter ... this returns the contacts that should receive your email newsletter right now. It only includes contacts with a valid/preferred email address. It can include contacts that prefer email or those that are temporarily receiving a "email backup" because their mailing address is undeliverable.

Newsletter Not Possible ... this returns contacts that cannot receive a newsletter at all.

Newsletter Preference Not Possible ... this returns contacts that cannot receive a newsletter according to their ideal preference.

Dealing with Problems

Let's lookup "Newsletter Not Possible". Notice that Daffy Duck is a financial partner, but cannot receive an email newsletter:

Daffy prefers email, but that's not possible right now. He has a mailing address. We'd hate for our valued financial partner of many years to not receive a newsletter, and we can't email him to ask him for his correct email address. And we don't have a phone number.

Let's change his preference from "Email Only" to "Email (w/ paper backup)". Now Daffy and Daphney will receive our paper newsletter (until we enter a valid/preferred email address for them). Maybe we should mention in the P.S. that we no longer have a working email address for reaching them.

Sending Newsletters each Month

Each time you send out a newsletter, you should lookup "Newsletter Not Possible" and/or "Newsletter Preference Not Possible" and see if there are any problems you can take care of. If you can call your partners, let them know that you need their updated information.

Paper

When you're sending out your paper newsletter, just lookup "Receives PAPER Newsletter". That's it! This returns the list of contacts that can and should receive your paper newsletter based on each contact's preferences today. After you perform this lookup, you can:

Mail Merge to Word to physically mail merge your newsletters.

[File ... Export ... Export the Current Group to CSV] (for a newsletter service).

[Group Actions ... Log Group History ... Newsletter ... Newsletter] this logs the fact that you sent your partners a paper newsletter.

Email

When you're sending out your email newsletter, just lookup "Receives EMAIL Newsletter". That's it! This returns the list of contacts that can and should receive your paper newsletter based on each contact's preferences today. After you perform this lookup, you can:

Mail Merge to Word (Email Newsletter option) to mail merge your newsletter to email.

[Group Actions ... Create Mass Email].

[Tools ... Sync With MailChimp]

[Group Actions ... Log Group History ... Newsletter ... E-Newsletter] this logs the fact that you sent your partners an email newsletter.

How can TntMPD 3.0 help me manage my paper and email newsletters?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:00:59 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/24/2013 9:00:59 PM

How can TntMPD 3.0 help me manage my paper and email newsletters?

Filed under: TntMPD 3.0

TntMPD 3.0 now helps you manage your partner's newsletter preference. Maybe some partners prefer email. Maybe some prefer paper. Some might like both. Before TntMPD 3.0, you had to devise your own strategy for managing this.  The solution most often used was a Saved Group for email newsletter recipients. There were many downsides to this. It added a lot more things for you to think about each month as your trying to get your newsletter out the door.

Now, under the "MPD" tab for a contact, you'll see this (it used to be just a check box):

Let me explain the choices:

Paper (w/ email backup) ... The partner prefers paper, but if their mailing address becomes undeliverable, auto-switch them over to email (if possible) until you find out their mailing address. This is the default setting for when you first open your database in TntMPD 3.0.

Email (w/ paper backup) ... The partner prefers email, but if their email address becomes invalid, auto-switch them over to paper (if possible) until you find out their correct email address.

Paper Only ... The partner prefers paper only (i.e. no email please).

Email Only ... The partner prefers email only (i.e. no paper please).

Paper and Email ... The partner prefers both.

For any new contacts you create in the future, you can change the default newsletter media preference in the Options dialog (under the Tools menu):

TntMPD 3.0 gives you a quick visual indicator of each partner's newsletter preference, and you're ability to deliver on those preferences. You'll see these indicators in the top right of the contacts view:

Also, in the contact list:

Here's a guide to all the various indicators you'll see:

   ... the partner prefers paper and is able to receive your paper newsletter.

... the partner prefers paper, but since their address is undeliverable, they're temporarily set to receive your email newsletter.

  ... the partner prefers paper, but their address is undeliverable. They are either "Paper Only" or they don't have a valid/preferred email.

  ... the partner prefers email and is able to receive your email newsletter.

... the partner prefers email, but since their email is missing or invalid, they're temporarily set to receive your paper newsletter.

  ... the partner prefers email, but their email is missing or invalid. They are either "Email Only" or they don't have deliverable mailing address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, and you're able to do both.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with their mailing address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with their email address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with both their email and mailing address.

Hopefully over time these icons will become second nature to you.

Transitioning Over your Email Newsletter Saved Group

If you were managing your email newsletter list as a saved group, lookup that saved group. You should see something like this:

By default all these contact have a preference of "Paper (w/ email backup)". To change this preference for the current group, under the "Group Actions" menu, click on "Mass Change a Field". Select "Newsletter Media Preference" as the field to change. For the value, you might try "Email Only" or "Email (w/ paper backup)". For my example, I'll choose "Email Only":

After I click "OK", I see this:

Right away, I can see that their newsletter media preference has changed, and I can see that there's a problem with some of them. For one, I can see that Peter Parker and Roger and Jessica Rabbit aren't marked to receive a newsletter (no newsletter icon next to their name in the contact list). I'll do another "Mass Change a Field" of "Send Newsletter" to "True" to take care of that:

There are also some contacts in the list with a red email newsletter icon. I'll deal with these a little later in the article.

Managing your Newsletter Lists

Under the "Lookup" menu, click on "Newsletter Recipients" and I'd like to highlight the only 4 lookups you'll need to manage your paper and email newsletter lists:

Here's the 4 I want to cover and their quick meaning:

Receives PAPER Newsletter ... this returns the contacts that should receive your paper newsletter right now. It only includes contacts with a deliverable mailing address. It can include contacts that prefer paper or those that are temporarily receiving a "paper backup" because their email is invalid.

Receives EMAIL Newsletter ... this returns the contacts that should receive your email newsletter right now. It only includes contacts with a valid/preferred email address. It can include contacts that prefer email or those that are temporarily receiving a "email backup" because their mailing address is undeliverable.

Newsletter Not Possible ... this returns contacts that cannot receive a newsletter at all.

Newsletter Preference Not Possible ... this returns contacts that cannot receive a newsletter according to their ideal preference.

Dealing with Problems

Let's lookup "Newsletter Not Possible". Notice that Daffy Duck is a financial partner, but cannot receive an email newsletter:

Daffy prefers email, but that's not possible right now. He has a mailing address. We'd hate for our valued financial partner of many years to not receive a newsletter, and we can't email him to ask him for his correct email address. And we don't have a phone number.

Let's change his preference from "Email Only" to "Email (w/ paper backup)". Now Daffy and Daphney will receive our paper newsletter (until we enter a valid/preferred email address for them). Maybe we should mention in the P.S. that we no longer have a working email address for reaching them.

Sending Newsletters each Month

Each time you send out a newsletter, you should lookup "Newsletter Not Possible" and/or "Newsletter Preference Not Possible" and see if there are any problems you can take care of. If you can call your partners, let them know that you need their updated information.

Paper

When you're sending out your paper newsletter, just lookup "Receives PAPER Newsletter". That's it! This returns the list of contacts that can and should receive your paper newsletter based on each contact's preferences today. After you perform this lookup, you can:

Mail Merge to Word to physically mail merge your newsletters.

[File ... Export ... Export the Current Group to CSV] (for a newsletter service).

[Group Actions ... Log Group History ... Newsletter ... Newsletter] this logs the fact that you sent your partners a paper newsletter.

Email

When you're sending out your email newsletter, just lookup "Receives EMAIL Newsletter". That's it! This returns the list of contacts that can and should receive your paper newsletter based on each contact's preferences today. After you perform this lookup, you can:

Mail Merge to Word (Email Newsletter option) to mail merge your newsletter to email.

[Group Actions ... Create Mass Email].

[Tools ... Sync With MailChimp]

[Group Actions ... Log Group History ... Newsletter ... E-Newsletter] this logs the fact that you sent your partners an email newsletter.

How can TntMPD 3.0 help me manage my paper and email newsletters?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:00:47 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/24/2013 9:00:47 PM

TntMPD 3.0 now helps you manage your partner's newsletter preference. Maybe some partners prefer email. Maybe some prefer paper. Some might like both. Before TntMPD 3.0, you had to devise your own strategy for managing this.  The solution most often used was a Saved Group for email newsletter recipients. There were many downsides to this. It added a lot more things for you to think about each month as your trying to get your newsletter out the door.

Now, under the "MPD" tab for a contact, you'll see this (it used to be just a check box):

Let me explain the choices:

Paper (w/ email backup) ... The partner prefers paper, but if their mailing address becomes undeliverable, auto-switch them over to email (if possible) until you find out their mailing address. This is the default setting for when you first open your database in TntMPD 3.0.

Email (w/ paper backup) ... The partner prefers email, but if their email address becomes invalid, auto-switch them over to paper (if possible) until you find out their correct email address.

Paper Only ... The partner prefers paper only (i.e. no email please).

Email Only ... The partner prefers email only (i.e. no paper please).

Paper and Email ... The partner prefers both.

For any new contacts you create in the future, you can change the default newsletter media preference in the Options dialog (under the Tools menu):

TntMPD 3.0 gives you a quick visual indicator of each partner's newsletter preference, and you're ability to deliver on those preferences. You'll see these indicators in the top right of the contacts view:

Also, in the contact list:

Here's a guide to all the various indicators you'll see:

   ... the partner prefers paper and is able to receive your paper newsletter.

... the partner prefers paper, but since their address is undeliverable, they're temporarily set to receive your email newsletter.

  ... the partner prefers paper, but their address is undeliverable. They are either "Paper Only" or they don't have a valid/preferred email.

  ... the partner prefers email and is able to receive your email newsletter.

... the partner prefers email, but since their email is missing or invalid, they're temporarily set to receive your paper newsletter.

  ... the partner prefers email, but their email is missing or invalid. They are either "Email Only" or they don't have deliverable mailing address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, and you're able to do both.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with their mailing address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with their email address.

... the partner prefers both paper and email, but there's a problem with both their email and mailing address.

Hopefully over time these icons will become second nature to you.

Transitioning Over your Email Newsletter Saved Group

If you were managing your email newsletter list as a saved group, lookup that saved group. You should see something like this:

By default all these contact have a preference of "Paper (w/ email backup)". To change this preference for the current group, under the "Group Actions" menu, click on "Mass Change a Field". Select "Newsletter Media Preference" as the field to change. For the value, you might try "Email Only" or "Email (w/ paper backup)". For my example, I'll choose "Email Only":

After I click "OK", I see this:

Right away, I can see that their newsletter media preference has changed, and I can see that there's a problem with some of them. For one, I can see that Peter Parker and Roger and Jessica Rabbit aren't marked to receive a newsletter (no newsletter icon next to their name in the contact list). I'll do another "Mass Change a Field" of "Send Newsletter" to "True" to take care of that:

There are also some contacts in the list with a red email newsletter icon. I'll deal with these a little later in the article.

Managing your Newsletter Lists

Under the "Lookup" menu, click on "Newsletter Recipients" and I'd like to highlight the only 4 lookups you'll need to manage your paper and email newsletter lists:

Here's the 4 I want to cover and their quick meaning:

Receives PAPER Newsletter ... this returns the contacts that should receive your paper newsletter right now. It only includes contacts with a deliverable mailing address. It can include contacts that prefer paper or those that are temporarily receiving a "paper backup" because their email is invalid.

Receives EMAIL Newsletter ... this returns the contacts that should receive your email newsletter right now. It only includes contacts with a valid/preferred email address. It can include contacts that prefer email or those that are temporarily receiving a "email backup" because their mailing address is undeliverable.

Newsletter Not Possible ... this returns contacts that cannot receive a newsletter at all.

Newsletter Preference Not Possible ... this returns contacts that cannot receive a newsletter according to their ideal preference.

Dealing with Problems

Let's lookup "Newsletter Not Possible". Notice that Daffy Duck is a financial partner, but cannot receive an email newsletter:

Daffy prefers email, but that's not possible right now. He has a mailing address. We'd hate for our valued financial partner of many years to not receive a newsletter, and we can't email him to ask him for his correct email address. And we don't have a phone number.

Let's change his preference from "Email Only" to "Email (w/ paper backup)". Now Daffy and Daphney will receive our paper newsletter (until we enter a valid/preferred email address for them). Maybe we should mention in the P.S. that we no longer have a working email address for reaching them.

Sending Newsletters each Month

Each time you send out a newsletter, you should lookup "Newsletter Not Possible" and/or "Newsletter Preference Not Possible" and see if there are any problems you can take care of. If you can call your partners, let them know that you need their updated information.

Paper

When you're sending out your paper newsletter, just lookup "Receives PAPER Newsletter". That's it! This returns the list of contacts that can and should receive your paper newsletter based on each contact's preferences today. After you perform this lookup, you can:

Mail Merge to Word to physically mail merge your newsletters.

[File ... Export ... Export the Current Group to CSV] (for a newsletter service).

[Group Actions ... Log Group History ... Newsletter ... Newsletter] this logs the fact that you sent your partners a paper newsletter.

Email

When you're sending out your email newsletter, just lookup "Receives EMAIL Newsletter". That's it! This returns the list of contacts that can and should receive your paper newsletter based on each contact's preferences today. After you perform this lookup, you can:

Mail Merge to Word (Email Newsletter option) to mail merge your newsletter to email.

[Group Actions ... Create Mass Email].

[Tools ... Sync With MailChimp]

[Group Actions ... Log Group History ... Newsletter ... E-Newsletter] this logs the fact that you sent your partners an email newsletter.

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:49:29 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/12/2021 3:49:29 PM

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Filed under: Developer Guides, DonorHub, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, DonorPerfect, eTapestry

Even on its own, TntConnect is a powerful tool for support team development. But by integrating TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

Your staff can thank their partners more quickly.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

DonorHub

DonorHub is a cloud service provided by TntWare which integrates with your ministry's donation and accounting systems and provides your staff with real-time donation and account information. Your organization will show up in the organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button in TntConnect. DonorHub can also provide donation information to MPDX, a free web-based CRM developed by Cru that your staff can use.

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/donorhub/ to learn more about DonorHub.

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

David — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:13:32 GMT
Revision 57 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by David on 10/14/2020 11:13:32 PM

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Filed under: Developer Guides, DonorHub, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, DonorPerfect, eTapestry

Even on its own, TntConnect is a powerful tool for support team development. But by integrating TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

Your staff can thank their partners more quickly.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

DonorHub

DonorHub is a cloud service provided by TntWare which integrates with your ministry's donation and accounting systems and provides your staff with real-time donation and account information. Your organization will show up in the organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button in TntConnect. DonorHub can also provide donation information to MPDX, a free web-based CRM developed by Cru that your staff can use.

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/donorhub/ to learn more about DonorHub.

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

TntWare — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:46:02 GMT
Revision 56 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by TntWare on 2/4/2020 10:46:02 PM

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Filed under: Developer Guides, DonorHub, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, DonorPerfect, eTapestry

Even on its own, TntConnect is a powerful tool for support team development. But by integrating TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

Your staff can thank their partners more quickly.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

Here are some ways your organization can become "TNT-compatible":
DonorHubOnline (cloud service)

DonorHub Online is a cloud service provided by TntWare which integrates with your ministry's donation and accounting systems and provides your staff with real-time donation and account information. Your organization will show up in the organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button in TntConnect. DonorHub can also provide donation information to MPDX, a free web-based CRM developed by Cru that your staff can use.

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/#serviceshttps://www.tntware.com/donorhub/ to learn more about DonorHubOnline.

DonorElf (cloud service)

This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntConnect, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use.

Contact Paul Yoder to learn more about DonorElf: http://www.donorelf.com/#contact

Additional Ways (more technical)

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool

[[en:How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?|How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?]]

[[en:How can I custom implement the web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?|How can I custom implement the web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?]]

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Troy Wolbrink — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 16:03:31 GMT
Revision 55 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/9/2016 4:03:31 PM

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Filed under: Developer Guides, DonorHub, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, DonorPerfect, eTapestry

Even on its own, TntConnect is a powerful tool for support team development. But by integrating TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

Your staff can thank their partners more quickly.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

Here are some ways your organization can become "TNT-compatible":

DonorHub Online (cloud service)

DonorHub Online is a cloud service provided by TntWare which integrates with your ministry's donation and accounting systems and provides your staff with real-time donation and account information. Your organization will show up in the organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button in TntConnect. DonorHub can also provide donation information to MPDX, a free web-based CRM developed by Cru that your staff can use.

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/#services to learn more about DonorHub Online.

DonorElf (cloud service)

This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntConnect, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use.

Contact Paul Yoder to learn more about DonorElf: http://www.donorelf.com/#contact

Additional Ways (more technical)

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool

[[en:How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?|How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?]]

[[en:How can I custom implement the web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?|How can I custom implement the web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?]]

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 05:32:49 GMT
Revision 54 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/22/2016 5:32:49 AM

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Even on its own, TntConnect is a powerful tool for support team development. But by integrating TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

Your staff can thank their partners more quickly.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

Here are some ways your organization can become "TNT-compatible":

DonorHub Online (cloud service)

DonorHub Online is a cloud service provided by TntWare which automatically integrates with your ministry's donation and accounting systems and provides your staff with real-time donation and account information. Your organization will show up in the organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button in TntConnect. DonorHub can also provide donation information to MPDX, a new free web-based CRM developed by Cru that your staff can use.

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/#services to learn more about DonorHub Online.

DonorElf (cloud service)

This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntConnect, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use.

Contact Paul Yoder to learn more about DonorElf: http://www.donorelf.com/#contact

Additional Ways (more technical)

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool

[[en:How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?|How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?]]

[[en:How can I custom implement the web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?|How can I custom implement the web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?]]

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 05:31:49 GMT
Revision 53 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/22/2016 5:31:49 AM

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Even on its own, TntConnect is a powerful tool for support team development. But by integrating TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

Your staff can thank their partners more quickly.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

Here are some ways your organization can become "TNT-compatible":

DonorHub Online (cloud service)

DonorHub Online is a cloud service provided by TntWare which automatically integrates with your ministry's donation and accounting systems and provides your staff with real-time donation and account information. Your organization will show up in the organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button in TntConnect. DonorHub Online can also provide donation information to MPDX, a new web-based CRM developed by Cru that your staff can use.

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/#services to learn more about DonorHub Online.

DonorElf (cloud service)

This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntConnect, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use.

Contact Paul Yoder to learn more about DonorElf: http://www.donorelf.com/#contact

Additional Ways (more technical)

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool

[[en:How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?|How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?]]

[[en:How can I custom implement the web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?|How can I custom implement the web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?]]

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 05:31:29 GMT
Revision 52 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/22/2016 5:31:29 AM

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Even on its own, TntConnect is a powerful tool for support team development. But by integrating TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

Your staff can thank their partners more quickly.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

Here are some ways your organization can become "TNT-compatible":

DonorHub Online (cloud service)

DonorHub Online is a cloud service provided by TntWare which automatically integrates with your ministry's donation and accounting systems and provides your staff with real-time donation and account informationonline. Your organization will show up onin the organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button in TntConnect. DonorHub Online can also provides provide donation information to MPDX, a new web-based CRM developed by Cru that your staff can use.

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/#services to learn more about DonorHub Online.

DonorElf (cloud service)

This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntConnect, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use.

Contact Paul Yoder to learn more about DonorElf: http://www.donorelf.com/#contact

Additional Ways (more technical)

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool

[[en:How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?|How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?]]

[[en:How can I custom implement the web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?|How can I custom implement the web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?]]

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 05:30:29 GMT
Revision 51 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/22/2016 5:30:29 AM

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Even on its own, TntConnect is a powerful tool for support team development. But by integrating TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

Your staff can thank their partners more quickly.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

Here are some ways your organization can become "TNT-compatible":

DonorHub Online (cloud service)

DonorHub Online is a cloud service provided by TntWare which automatically integrates with your ministry's donation and accounting systems and provides your staff with real-time donation and staff account information online. Your organization will show up on the organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button in TntConnect. Your staff will be able to thank their partners much more quickly and they will never have DonorHub Online also provides donation information to manually enter donations againMPDX, a web-based CRM developed by Cru that your staff can use.

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/#services to learn more about DonorHub Online.

DonorElf (cloud service)

This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntConnect, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use.

Contact Paul Yoder to learn more about DonorElf: http://www.donorelf.com/#contact

Additional Ways (more technical)

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool

[[en:How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?|How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?]]

[[en:How can I custom implement the web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?|How can I custom implement the web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?]]

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 05:11:55 GMT
Revision 50 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/22/2016 5:11:55 AM

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Even on its own, TntConnect is a powerful tool for support team development. But by integrating TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

Your staff can thank their partners more quickly.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

Here are some ways your organization can become "TNT-compatible":

DonorHub Online (cloud service)

DonorHub Online is a cloud service provided by TntWare which automatically integrates with your ministry's donation and accounting systems and provides real-time donation and staff account information online. Your organization will show up on the organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button in TntConnect. Your staff will be able to thank their partners much more quickly and they will never have to manually enter donations again.

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/#services to learn more about DonorHub Online.

DonorElf (cloud service)

This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntConnect, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use.

Contact Paul Yoder to learn more about DonorElf: http://www.donorelf.com/#contact

Additional Ways (more technical)

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool

[[en:How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?|How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?]]

[[en:How can I custom implement the web-baesd web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?|How can I custom implement the web-baesd web-based TntConnect DataSync protocol?]]

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:58:25 GMT
Revision 49 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/22/2016 4:58:25 AM

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Even on its own, TntConnect is a powerful tool for support team development. But by integrating TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

Your staff can thank their partners more quickly.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

Here are some ways your organization can become "TNT-compatible":

DonorHub Online (cloud service)

DonorHub Online is a cloud service provided by TntWare which automatically integrated integrates with your ministry's donation and accounting systems and provides real-time donation and staff account information online. It also makes your organization TNT-compatible. Your organization will show up on the organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button, and your " button in TntConnect. Your staff will be able to thank their partners much more quickly and they will never have to manually enter donations again.

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/#services to learn more about DonorHub Online.

DonorElf (cloud service)

This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntConnect, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use.

Contact Paul Yoder to learn more about DonorElf: http://www.donorelf.com/#contact

Additional Ways (more technical)

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool

[[en:How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?|How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?]]

[[en:How can I custom implement the web-baesd TntConnect DataSync protocol?|How can I custom implement the web-baesd TntConnect DataSync protocol?]]

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:56:00 GMT
Revision 48 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/22/2016 4:56:00 AM

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Even on its own, TntConnect is a powerful tool for support team development. But by integrating TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

Here are some ways your organization can become "TNT-compatible":

DonorHub Online (cloud service)

DonorHub Online is a cloud service provided by TntWare which automatically integrated with your ministry's donation and accounting systems and provides real-time donation and staff account information online. It also makes your organization TNT-compatible. Your organization will show up on organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button, and your staff will be able to thank their partners much more quickly and they will never have to manually enter donations again.

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/#services to learn more about DonorHub Online.

DonorElf (cloud service)

This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntConnect, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use.

Contact Paul Yoder to learn more about DonorElf: http://www.donorelf.com/#contact

Additional Ways (more technical)

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool

[[en:how-would-i-send-our-staff-a-monthly-or-weekly-tntmpd-datasync-file|By sending your [en:How would I send our staff a monthly (or weekly) TntMPD TntConnect DataSync file.]file?|How would I send our staff a monthly TntConnect DataSync file?]]

[[en:How can I make my organization's online donation system compatible with TntMPD?|How custom implement the web-baesd TntConnect DataSync protocol?|How can I make my organization's online donation system compatible with TntMPD?]custom implement the web-baesd TntConnect DataSync protocol?]]

How can my organization become "TNT-compatible"?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:53:18 GMT
Revision 47 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/22/2016 4:53:18 AM

How can my organization support TntMPD's gift input features?become "TNT-compatible"?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Even on its own, TntConnect is a powerful tool for support team development. But by integrating TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

Here are some ways your organization can become "TNT-compatible":

DonorHub Online (cloud service)

DonorHub Online is a cloud service provided by TntWare which automatically integrated with your ministry's donation and accounting systems and provides real-time donation and staff account information online. It also makes your organization TNT-compatible. Your organization will show up on organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button, and your staff will be able to thank their partners much more quickly and they will never have to manually enter donations again.

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/#services to learn more about DonorHub Online.

DonorElf (cloud service)

This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntConnect, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use.

Contact Paul Yoder to learn more about DonorElf: http://www.donorelf.com/#contact

Additional Ways (more technical)

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool

[[en:how-would-i-send-our-staff-a-monthly-or-weekly-tntmpd-datasync-file|By sending your staff a monthly (or weekly) TntMPD DataSync file.]]

[[en:How can I make my organization's online donation system compatible with TntMPD?|How can I make my organization's online donation system compatible with TntMPD?]]

How can my organization support TntMPD's gift input features?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:52:54 GMT
Revision 46 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/22/2016 4:52:54 AM

How can my organization support TntMPD's gift input features?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Even on its own, TntMPD TntConnect is a powerful tool forministry partner support team development. But by integrating TntMPD TntConnect with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

TntMPD accommodates several
Here are some ways of receiving detailed contribution data:

By connecting to your donation system over the Web. This organization can become "TNT-compatible":

DonorHub Online (cloud service)

DonorHub Online is often the most powerful way for your staff to connect a cloud service provided by TntWare which automatically integrated with yourdonation system. This option allows your staff to stay current with up to the minute ministry's donation data as it becomes available.  The web protocol is documented, and your developers could provide a custom implementation against your accounting systems and provides real-time donation systemand staff account information online. There are It also two prebuilt solutions that are available:

TntMPD.DataServer (free software). This system can provide a TntMPD-compatible download for makes your stafforganization TNT-compatible. Tools Your organization will show up on organization list when you click the "Gift Input" button, and documentation are provided your staff will be able to allow you thank their partners much more quickly and they will never have to custom integrate TntMPD.DataServer with your own donation systemmanually enter donations again. TntMPD.DataServer already includes pre-built integration templates for:

DonorWise

Raiser's Edge

OPTIGEM

Dynamics SL (Solomon)

Talisma Fundraising (Donor2)

MPower MPX

More

Contact troy@tntware.com or visit https://www.tntware.com/#services to learn more about DonorHub Online...

DonorElf (website & cloud service).

This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntMPDTntConnect, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use. It can integrate with the following systems:

Quickbooks

Raiser's Edge (including hosted version)

Financial Edge (including hosted version)

eTapestry

Serenic Navigator

PowerChurch

MPower MPX

Contact Paul Yoder if you want your accounting system integrated tooto learn more about DonorElf: http://www.donorelf.com/#contact

Additional Ways (more technical)

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool

[[en:how-would-i-send-our-staff-a-monthly-or-weekly-tntmpd-datasync-file|By sending your staff a monthly (or weekly) TntMPD DataSync file.]] Another very powerful way is to regularly send your staff a TntMPD DataSync file. Sending this file as an email attachment makes it incredibly easy for your staff to sync to the data. All they have to do is double-click on the attachment. Another alternative is to have a secure website location where the file

[[en:How can be made available.

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool (free software) is an existing solution that supports:

Quickbooks

Araize Fastfund

Raiser's Edge

eTapestry

Collaborate with others who have custom integrated TntMPD with their I make my organization's online donation system . Here's a list of others who have custom integrated TntMPD compatible with their TntMPD?|How can I make my organization's online donation system...

Organization Integrator Technologies Description

Every Nation Ministries Luke Stokes Donor2
Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft ASP
Luke developed an ASP solution to allow TntMPD to "Input from Web" against Donor2's SQL Server database.system compatible with TntMPD?]]

How can my organization support TntMPD's gift input features?

Paul Yoder — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 20:35:45 GMT
Revision 45 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Paul Yoder on 7/24/2014 8:35:45 PM

How can my organization support TntMPD's gift input features?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Even on its own, TntMPD is a powerful tool for ministry partner development. But by integrating TntMPD with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

TntMPD accommodates several ways of receiving detailed contribution data:

By connecting to your donation system over the Web. This is often the most powerful way for your staff to connect with your donation system. This option allows your staff to stay current with up to the minute donation data as it becomes available.  The web protocol is documented, and your developers could provide a custom implementation against your donation system. There are also two prebuilt solutions that are available:

TntMPD.DataServer (free software). This system can provide a TntMPD-compatible download for your staff. Tools and documentation are provided to allow you to custom integrate TntMPD.DataServer with your own donation system. TntMPD.DataServer already includes pre-built integration templates for:

DonorWise

Raiser's Edge

OPTIGEM

Dynamics SL (Solomon)

Talisma Fundraising (Donor2)

MPower MPX

More ...

DonorElf (website & service). This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntMPD, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use. It can integrate with the following systems:

Quickbooks

Raiser's Edge (including hosted version)

Financial Edge (including hosted version)

eTapestry

Serenic Navigator

PowerChurch

MPower MPX

Contact Paul Yoder if you want your accounting system integrated too

[[en:how-would-i-send-our-staff-a-monthly-or-weekly-tntmpd-datasync-file|By sending your staff a monthly (or weekly) TntMPD DataSync file.]] Another very powerful way is to regularly send your staff a TntMPD DataSync file. Sending this file as an email attachment makes it incredibly easy for your staff to sync to the data. All they have to do is double-click on the attachment. Another alternative is to have a secure website location where the file can be made available.

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool (free software) is an existing solution that supports:

Quickbooks

Araize Fastfund

Raiser's Edge

eTapestry

Collaborate with others who have custom integrated TntMPD with their organization's donation system. Here's a list of others who have custom integrated TntMPD with their organization's donation system...

Organization Integrator Technologies Description

Every Nation Ministries Luke Stokes Donor2
Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft ASP
Luke developed an ASP solution to allow TntMPD to "Input from Web" against Donor2's SQL Server database.

How can my organization support TntMPD's gift input features?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:58:45 GMT
Revision 44 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/14/2013 3:58:45 PM

How can my organization support TntMPD's gift input features?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Even on its own, TntMPD is a powerful tool for ministry partner development. But by integrating TntMPD with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

TntMPD accommodates several ways of receiving detailed contribution data:

By connecting to your donation system over the Web. This is often the most powerful way for your staff to connect with your donation system. This option allows your staff to stay current with up to the minute donation data as it becomes available.  The web protocol is documented, and your developers could provide a custom implementation against your donation system. There are also two prebuilt solutions that are available:

TntMPD.DataServer (software)free software). This system can provide a TntMPD-compatible download for your staff. Tools and documentation are provided to allow you to custom integrate TntMPD.DataServer with your own donation system. TntMPD.DataServer already includes pre-built integration templates for:

DonorWise

Raiser's Edge

OPTIGEM

Dynamics SL (Solomon)

Talisma Fundraising (Donor2)

MPower MPX

More ...

DonorElf (website & service). This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntMPD, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use. It can integrate with the following systems:

Quickbooks

Raiser's Edge

eTapestry

PowerChurch

Contact Paul Yoder if you want your accounting system integrated too


[[en:how-would-i-send-our-staff-a-monthly-or-weekly-tntmpd-datasync-file|By sending your staff a monthly (or weekly) TntMPD DataSync file.]] Another very powerful way is to regularly send your staff a TntMPD DataSync file. Sending this file as an email attachment makes it incredibly easy for your staff to sync to the data. All they have to do is double-click on the attachment. Another alternative is to have a secure website location where the file can be made available.

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool (free software) is an existing solution that supports:

Quickbooks

Araize Fastfund

Raiser's Edge

eTapestry

Collaborate with others who have custom integrated TntMPD with their organization's donation system. Here's a list of others who have custom integrated TntMPD with their organization's donation system...

Organization Integrator Technologies Description

Every Nation Ministries Luke Stokes Donor2
Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft ASP
Luke developed an ASP solution to allow TntMPD to "Input from Web" against Donor2's SQL Server database.

How can my organization support TntMPD's gift input features?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:57:49 GMT
Revision 43 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/14/2013 3:57:49 PM

How can my organization support TntMPD's gift input features?

Filed under: Developer Guides

Even on its own, TntMPD is a powerful tool for ministry partner development. But by integrating TntMPD with your organization's donation system:

You eliminate many hours of manual data entry each month for each staff member who uses the tool.

You remove barriers that keep your staff fully organized and fully funded.

You strongly encourage your staff and send a strong message that you care about them.

TntMPD accommodates several ways of receiving detailed contribution data:

By connecting to your donation system over the Web. This is often the most powerful way for your staff to connect with your donation system. This option allows your staff to stay current with up to the minute donation data as it becomes available.  The web protocol is documented, and your developers could provide a custom implementation against your donation system. There are also two prebuilt solutions that are available:

TntMPD.DataServer (software). This system can provide a TntMPD-compatible download for your staff. Tools and documentation are provided to allow you to custom integrate TntMPD.DataServer with your own donation system. TntMPD.DataServer already includes pre-built integration templates for:

DonorWise

Raiser's Edge

OPTIGEM

Dynamics SL (Solomon)

Talisma Fundraising (Donor2)

MPower MPX

More ...

DonorElf (website & service). This system not only provides your staff a web-based solution for downloading donations into TntMPD, but it also provides a web-based CRM your staff can use. It can integrate with the following systems:

Quickbooks

Raiser's Edge

eTapestry

PowerChurch

Contact Paul Yoder if you want your accounting system integrated too


[[en:how-would-i-send-our-staff-a-monthly-or-weekly-tntmpd-datasync-file|By sending your staff a monthly (or weekly) TntMPD DataSync file.]] Another very powerful way is to regularly send your staff a TntMPD DataSync file. Sending this file as an email attachment makes it incredibly easy for your staff to sync to the data. All they have to do is double-click on the attachment. Another alternative is to have a secure website location where the file can be made available.

CSV donation report to TntMPD Datasync conversion tool is an existing solution that supports:

Quickbooks

Araize Fastfund

Blackbaud

Raiser's Edge

Blackbaud

eTapestry

Collaborate with others who have custom integrated TntMPD with their organization's donation system. Here's a list of others who have custom integrated TntMPD with their organization's donation system...

Organization Integrator Technologies Description

Every Nation Ministries Luke Stokes Donor2
Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft ASP
Luke developed an ASP solution to allow TntMPD to "Input from Web" against Donor2's SQL Server database.

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 02:01:19 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/25/2020 2:01:19 AM

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Filed under: Troubleshooting, Mail Merge

TntMPD
TntConnect integrates with a few Microsoft Office applications:

Word

Excel

Outlook

If you receive this error "Interface not supported", then there might be a problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.

First of all, restart your computer, then start the Office application you were trying to work with from TntMPD TntConnect (Word, Excel or Outlook). Make sure there are no prompts needing your attention. Then try again from TntMPDTntConnect.

If you still have the issue, here are a few more things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). Try temporarily turn off your anti-virus program to see if that was causing the issue.

2. Make sure you have all the latest updates and service packs for Microsoft Office.

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair". If that's not available, go to the "Programs and Features" control panel, select Office and then "Change", and then select "Repair".

If you're on Office 2007 or newer, try running the diagnostic tool described here:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/microsoft-office/detect-and-repair-applications-in-microsoft-office-2007/

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you're trying to mail merge need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 23:34:11 GMT
Revision 14 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/25/2014 11:34:11 PM

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Filed under: Troubleshooting, Mail Merge

TntMPD integrates with a few Microsoft Office applications:

Word

Excel

Outlook

If you receive this error "Interface not supported", then thereis might be a problem with the way Office is installed on your machine. Here

First of all, restart your computer, then start the Office application you were trying to work with from TntMPD (Word, Excel or Outlook). Make sure there are no prompts needing your attention. Then try again from TntMPD.

If you still have the issue, here are a few more things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). Try temporarily turn off your anti-virus program to see if that was causing the issue.

2. Make sure you have all the latest updates and service packs for Microsoft Office.

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair". If that's not available, go to the "Programs and Features" control panel, select Office and then "Change", and then select "Repair".

If you're on Office 2007 or newer, try running the diagnostic tool described here:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/microsoft-office/detect-and-repair-applications-in-microsoft-office-2007/

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you're trying to mail merge need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:56:36 GMT
Revision 13 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/18/2013 3:56:36 PM

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Filed under: Troubleshooting, Mail Merge

TntMPD integrates with a few Microsoft Office applications:

Word

Excel

Outlook

If you receive this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the way Office is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). Try temporarily turn off your anti-virus program to see if that was causing the issue.

2. Make sure you have all the latest updates and service packs for Microsoft Office.

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair". If that's not available, go to the "Programs and Features" control panel, select Office and then "Change", and then select "Repair".

If you're on Office 2007 or newer, try running the diagnostic tool described here:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/microsoft-office/detect-and-repair-applications-in-microsoft-office-2007/

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you're trying to mail merge need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:52:56 GMT
Revision 12 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/18/2013 3:52:56 PM

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Filed under: Troubleshooting, Mail Merge

TntMPD integrates with a few Microsoft Office applications:

Word

Excel

Outlook

If you receive this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the way Office is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). Try temporarily turn off your anti-virus program to see if that was causing the issue.

2. Try updating Office from Make sure you have all the Web:
http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspxlatest updates and service packs for Microsoft Office.

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair". If you're on Office 2007 or newer, try running the diagnostic tool described here:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/microsoft-office/detect-and-repair-applications-in-microsoft-office-2007/

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you're trying to mail merge need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:52:15 GMT
Revision 11 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/18/2013 3:52:15 PM

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Filed under: Troubleshooting, Mail Merge

TntMPD integrates with a few Microsoft Office applications:

Word

Excel

Outlook

If you receive this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the way Office is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). If you have Norton Anti-Virus, Try temporarily turn it off your anti-virus program to see if thatis what is was causing the issue.

2. Try updating Office from the Web:
http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair". If you're on Office 2007 or newer, try running the diagnostic tool described here:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/microsoft-office/detect-and-repair-applications-in-microsoft-office-2007/

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you're trying to mail merge need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:39:22 GMT
Revision 10 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/23/2013 8:39:22 PM

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Filed under: Troubleshooting, Mail Merge

If you try to do
TntMPD integrates with a mail merge to few Microsoft Office applications:

Wordor export to

Excel, and

Outlook

If you get receive this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the way Office is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). If you have Norton Anti-Virus, temporarily turn it off to see if that is what is causing the issue.

2. Try updating Office from the Web:
http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair". If you're on Office 2007 or newer, try running the diagnostic tool described here:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/microsoft-office/detect-and-repair-applications-in-microsoft-office-2007/

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you're trying to mail merge need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How do I get past, "Interface not supported, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:42 GMT
Revision 9 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/22/2013 2:59:42 PM

How can do I get pastthe , "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?, , There is some problem with the way Office is installed on your machine.*"?

Filed under: Troubleshooting, Mail Merge

If you try to do a mail merge to Word or export to Excel, and you get this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the wayWord Office is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). If you have Norton Anti-Virus, temporarily turn it off to see if that is what is causing the issue.

2. Try updating Office from the Web:
http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair". If you're on Office 2007 or newer, try running the diagnostic tool described here:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/microsoft-office/detect-and-repair-applications-in-microsoft-office-2007/

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you're trying to mail merge need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:56:58 GMT
Revision 8 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/27/2012 2:56:58 PM

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

Filed under: Troubleshooting, Mail Merge

If you try to do a mail merge to Word, and you get this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the way Word is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). If you have Norton Anti-Virus, temporarily turn it off to see if that is what is causing the issue.

2. Try updating Office from the Web:
http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair". If you're on Office 2007 or newer, try running the diagnostic tool described here:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/microsoft-office/detect-and-repair-applications-in-microsoft-office-2007/

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:56:41 GMT
Revision 7 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/27/2012 2:56:41 PM

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

Filed under: Troubleshooting, Mail Merge

If you try to do a mail merge to Word, and you get this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the way Word is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). If you have Norton Anti-Virus, temporarily turn it off to see if that is what is causing the issue.

2. Try updating Office from the Web:
http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair". If you're on Office 2007 or newer, try running the diagnostic tool described here:
http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/faqs/en/how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge.aspx
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/microsoft-office/detect-and-repair-applications-in-microsoft-office-2007/

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:55:20 GMT
Revision 6 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/27/2012 2:55:20 PM

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

Filed under: Troubleshooting, Mail Merge

If you try to do a mail merge to Word, and you get this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the way Word is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). If you have Norton Anti-Virus, temporarily turn it off to see if that is what is causing the issue.

2. Try updating Office from the Web:
http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair".". If you're on Office 2007 or newer, try running the diagnostic tool described here:
http://www.tntware.com/tntmpd/faqs/en/how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge.aspx

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:04:34 GMT
Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 8/29/2012 5:04:34 PM

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

Filed under: Troubleshooting, Mail Merge

If you try to do a mail merge to Word, and you get this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the way Word is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). If you have Norton Anti-Virus, temporarily turn it off to see if that is what is causing the issue.

2. Try updating Office from the Web:
http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair".

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:manually perform a mail merge|manually [en:how-can-i-manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:38:41 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/28/2008 2:38:41 PM

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

If you try to do a mail merge to Word, and you get this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the way Word is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). If you have Norton Anti-Virus, temporarily turn it off to see if that is what is causing the issue.

2. Try updating Office from the Web:
http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair".

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually [en:manually perform a mail merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:38:20 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/28/2008 2:38:20 PM

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

If you try to do a mail merge to Word, and you get this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the way Word is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). If you have Norton Anti-Virus, temporarily turn it off to see if that is what is causing the issue.

2. Try updating Office from the Web:
http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair".

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

Note: If you need to get your letters out quickly, you can work around this problem for now and then come back to it later. You can always [[en:manually-perform-a-mail-merge|manually perform a mail merge]] until this problem is resolved.

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:54:18 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/27/2008 7:54:18 PM

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

If you try to do a mail merge to Word, and you get this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the way Word is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). If you have Norton Anti-Virus, temporarily turn it off to see if that is what is causing the issue.

2. Try updating Office from the Web:
http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair".

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

How can I get past the "Interface not supported" error when I mail merge to Word?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:51:09 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/27/2008 7:51:09 PM

If you try to do a mail merge to Word, and you get this error "Interface not supported", then there is a problem with the way Word is installed on your machine. Here are a few things you can try to get past this error:

1. The problem may have to do with anti-virus software ("script-blocking" features). If you have Norton Anti-Virus, temporarily turn it off to see if that is what is causing the issue.

2. Try updating Office from the Web:
http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx

3. The problem may be resolved by repairing Microsoft Office. Under the "Help" menu in Word, click on "Detect and Repair".

4. The problem may be resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office.

How do I add a picture to my forum post?

Markku Pelanne — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:08:51 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Markku Pelanne on 11/16/2020 2:08:51 PM

How do I add a picture to my forum post?

When you're editing the message, place the cursor where you want the picture to go. Then click the "Insert Media" button. You can select a JPEG, GIF or PNG file on your computer. It will appear where the cursor was last blinking.

Note: If this toolbar doesn't appear, you may have to use "Internet Explorer".

--Troy

How do I add a picture to my forum post?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:53:51 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/21/2012 7:53:51 PM

How do I add a picture to my forum post?

When you're editing the message, place the cursor where you want the picture to go. Then click the "Insert Media" button. You can select a JPEG, GIF or PNG file on your computer. It will appear where the cursor was last blinking.

Note: If this toolbar doesn't appear, you may have to use "Internet Explorer".

--Troy

How do I add a picture to my forum post?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:06:28 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/14/2011 7:06:28 PM

When you're editing the message, place the cursor where you want the picture to go. Then click the "Insert Media" button. You can select a JPEG, GIF or PNG file on your computer. It will appear where the cursor was last blinking.

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:30:25 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/2/2020 7:30:25 PM

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

Step 1) Install CrossOver Linux.

This CodeWeavers tutorial has many helpful tips:
    How to install CrossOver Linux

Step 2) Download and open (double-click on) this file:

    TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie

Step 3) Click "Load" when prompted to load untrusted CrossTie file.
                   (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



Step 4) Click "Continue" on the first prompt.



Step 5) Click "Install" when prompted that CrossOver is ready to install.
(You don't need to access scanners from TntConnect, so ignore the missing "libsane" message.)



Step 6) You may be prompted to enter your password and then later to click Enter:



Step 7) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, you may need to get tech support from CodeWeavers.)



Step 78) Now, you can double-click on the TntConnect icon in CrossOver:



Any final hints?

CodeWeavers has many helpful tutorials here: CrossOver Linux Tutorials

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:28:05 GMT
Revision 7 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/2/2020 7:28:05 PM

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

How can I run TntConnect on my Linux?

Step 1) Install CrossOver Linux.

This CodeWeavers tutorial has many helpful tips:
    How to install CrossOver Linux

Step 2) Download and open (double-click on) this file:

    TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie

Step 3) Click "Load" when prompted to load untrusted CrossTie file.
                   (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



Step 4) Click "Continue" on the first prompt.



Step 5) Click "Install" when prompted that CrossOver is ready to install.
(You don't need to access scanners from TntConnect, so ignore the missing "libsane" message.)



Step 6) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, you may need to get tech support from CodeWeavers.)



Step 7) Now, you can double-click on the TntConnect icon in CrossOver:



Any final hints?

CodeWeavers has many helpful tutorials here: CrossOver Linux Tutorials

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:26:59 GMT
Revision 6 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/2/2020 7:26:59 PM

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

How can I run TntConnect on my Linux?

Step 1) Install CrossOver Linux.

This CodeWeavers tutorial has many helpful tips:
    How to install CrossOver Linux

Step 2) Download and open (double-click on) this file:

    TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie

Step 3) Click "Load" when prompted to load untrusted CrossTie file.
                   (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



Step 4) Click "Continue" on the first prompt.



Step 5) Click "Install" when prompted that CrossOver is ready to install.


(You don't need to access scanners from TntConnect, so ignore the missing "libsane" message.)



Step 56) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, you may need to get tech support from CodeWeavers.)





Step 7) Now, you can double-click on the TntConnect icon in CrossOver:



Any final hints?

CodeWeavers has many helpful tutorials here: CrossOver Linux Tutorials

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:56:33 GMT
Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/2/2020 6:56:33 PM

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

How can I run TntConnect on my Linux?

Step 1) Install CrossOver Linux.

This CodeWeavers tutorial has many helpful tips:
    How to install CrossOver Linux

Step 2) Download and open (double-click on) this file:

    TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie

Step 3) Click "Load" when prompted to load untrusted CrossTie file.
                   (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



Step 4) Click "Install" when prompted that CrossOver is ready to install.



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, you may need to get tech support from CodeWeavers.)



Any final hints?

CodeWeavers has many helpful tutorials here: CrossOver Linux Tutorials

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:51:51 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/2/2020 6:51:51 PM

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

How can I run TntConnect on my Linux?

Step 1) Install CrossOver Linux.

This CodeWeavers tutorial has many helpful tips:
    How to install CrossOver Linux

Step 2) Download and open (double-click on) this file:

    TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie

Step 3) Click "Load" when prompted to load untrusted CrossTie file.
                   (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



Step 4) Click "Install" when prompted that CrossOver is ready to install.



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, you may need to get tech support from CodeWeavers.)



Any final hints?

CodeWeavers has many helpful tutorials here: CrossOver Linux Tutorials

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:51:24 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/2/2020 6:51:24 PM

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

How can I run TntConnect on my Linux?

Step 1) Install CrossOver Linux.

This CodeWeavers tutorial has many helpful tips:
    How to install CrossOver Linux

Step 2) Download and open (coming soondouble-click on) this file:

    TntConnect-on-CrossOver.tie

Step 3) Click "Load" when prompted to load untrusted CrossTie file.
                   (Note: "untrusted" simply means that CodeWeavers didn't provide the file.)



Step 4) Click "Install" when prompted that CrossOver is ready to install.



Step 5) Follow all the normal prompts to install software...
             (Note: If the installation never starts, you may need to get tech support from CodeWeavers.)



Any final hints?

CodeWeavers has many helpful tutorials here: CrossOver Linux Tutorials

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 04:31:41 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/19/2020 4:31:41 AM

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

(coming soon)

How can I run TntConnect on Linux?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 04:31:33 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/19/2020 4:31:33 AM

(coming soon)

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:19:26 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/12/2020 12:19:26 AM

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder*"?

In Settings, open "Security & Privacy".



On macOS 10.5+ 10.14+ (Catalina)Mojave)

1) Under the "Privacy" tab, click on "Automation".

2) Under TntConnect, check all the boxes.

On pre-Catalina pre-Mojave macOS

1) Under the "Privacy" tab, click on "Accessibility".

2) Grant TntConnect the ability to control your computer. Make sure it is included in the list below where it says, "Allow the apps below to control your computer".



Other Things To Know

When you're running TntConnect, if you get any of these prompts, it's in your interest to click "OK":







If you didn't give TntConnect access to your Desktop or Documents folder, you can always to it later:

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 23:46:15 GMT
Revision 9 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/11/2020 11:46:15 PM

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder*"?

In Settings, open "Security & Privacy".



On macOS 10.5+ (Catalina)

1) Under the "Privacy" tab, click on "Automation".

2) Under TntConnect, check all the boxes.

On pre-Catalina macOS

1) Under the "Privacy" tab, click on "Accessibility".

2) Grant TntConnect the ability to control your computer. Make sure it is included in the list below where it says, "Allow the apps below to control your computer".



Other Things To Know

When you're running TntConnect, if you get any of these prompts, it's in your interest to click "OK":







If you didn't give TntConnect access to your Desktop or Documents folder, you can always to it later:

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 23:45:35 GMT
Revision 8 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/11/2020 11:45:35 PM

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder*"?

In Settings, open "Security & Privacy".



On macOS 10.5+ (Catalina)

1) Under the "Privacy" tab, click on "Automation".

2) Under TntConnect, check all the boxes.

On pre-Catalina macOS

1) Under the "Privacy" tab, click on "Accessibility".

2) Grant TntConnect the ability to control your computer. Make sure it is included in the list below where it says, "Allow the apps below to control your computer".



Other Things To Know

When you're running TntConnect, if you get any of these prompts, it's in your interest to click "OK":







If you didn't give TntConnect access to your Desktop or Documents folder, you can always to it later:



How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 23:42:51 GMT
Revision 7 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/11/2020 11:42:51 PM

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder*"?

In the "Security Settings, open "Security & Privacy".



On macOS 10.5+ (Catalina)

1) Under the "Privacy" settingstab, in "Privacy", in "Accessibility", grant click on "Automation".

2) Under TntConnect, check all the boxes.

On pre-Catalina macOS

1) Under the "Privacy" tab, click on "Accessibility".

2) Grant TntConnect the ability to control your computer. Make sure it is included in the list below where it says, "Allow the apps below to control your computer".



If that doesn't resolve the issue, you can always ignore this error and use the old-fashioned file chooser you're offered after the error message.

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 19:20:31 GMT
Revision 6 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/4/2020 7:20:31 PM

How do I get past, "*TntConnect "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder*"?

In the "Security & Privacy" settings, in "Privacy", in "Accessibility", grant TntConnect the ability to control your computer. Make sure it is included in the list below where it says, "Allow the apps below to control your computer".



If that doesn't resolve the issue, you can always ignore this error and use the old-fashioned file chooser you're offered after the error message.

How do I get past, "*TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 19:18:26 GMT
Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/4/2020 7:18:26 PM

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect "*TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder.Finder*"?

In the "Security & Privacy" settings, in "Privacy", in "Accessibility", grant TntConnect the ability to control your computer. Make sure it is included in the list below where it says, "Allow the apps below to control your computer".



If that doesn't resolve the issue, you can always ignore this error and use the old-fashioned file chooser you're offered after the error message.

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder.*"?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 19:17:44 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/4/2020 7:17:44 PM

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder.*""?

In the "Security & Privacy" settings, in "Privacy", in "Accessibility", grant TntConnect the ability to control your computer. Make sure it is included in the list below where it says, "Allow the apps below to control your computer".



If that doesn't resolve the issue, you can always ignore this error and use the old-fashioned file chooser you're offered after the error message.

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder.*"

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 19:16:46 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/4/2020 7:16:46 PM

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder.*"

In the "Security & Privacy" settings, in "Privacy", in "Accessibility", grant TntConnect the ability to control your computer. Make sure it is included in the list below where it says, "Allow the apps below to control your computer".



If that doesn't resolve the issue, you can always ignore this error and use the old-fashioned file chooser you're offered after the error message.

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder.*

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 19:15:11 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/4/2020 7:15:11 PM

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder., , In the "Security & Privacy" settings, in "Privacy", in "A*

In the "Security & Privacy" settings, in "Privacy", in "Accessibility", grant TntConnect the ability to control your computer. Make sure it is included in the list below where it says, "Allow the apps below to control your computer".



If that doesn't resolve the issue, you can always ignore this error and use the old-fashioned file chooser you're offered after the error message.

How do I get past, "The following error occurred when trying to use the native Mac file chooser:., , TntConnect is not authorized to send Apple events to Finder., , In the "Security & Privacy" settings, in "Privacy", in "A

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 19:14:41 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 1/4/2020 7:14:41 PM

In the "Security & Privacy" settings, in "Privacy", in "Accessibility", grant TntConnect the ability to control your computer. Make sure it is included in the list below where it says, "Allow the apps below to control your computer".



If that doesn't resolve the issue, you can always ignore this error and use the old-fashioned file chooser you're offered after the error message.

Why and how should I backup my database?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:59:06 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/4/2020 10:59:06 PM

Why and how should I backup my database?

Filed under: Managing Database Files

It is possible for a TntMPD database to become corrupted. This condition renders the database completely useless. This can happen if TntMPD is writing to the database during a power failure. Another possibility is that you could have a major hard drive failure. If you don't have a fairly recent backup available you could lose many hours of work and lose much valuable information. You could lose all your notes, history, pictures, tasks, etc. This is why it's important to backup your database.

TntMPD makes auto-backups on another location on your hard drive. However, if your hard drive fails you need to have a backup copy stored somewhere else!  That's why we highly recommend you store your database on Dropbox (a cloud based file backup and sync service located at www.dropbox.com).

On your computer that has the database you want to share, open TntMPD 3.0. Click the "Dropbox" button on the toolbar. If you don't have this button, you need to upgrade to TntMPD 3.0.

If you don't yet have Dropbox installed, you should see this:

Learn more here: How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Why and how should I backup my database?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:54:13 GMT
Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 3/30/2015 3:54:13 PM

Why and how should I backup my database?

Filed under: Managing Database Files

Why and how should I backup my database?
It is possible for a TntMPD database to become corrupted. This condition renders the database completely useless. This can happen if TntMPD is writing to the database during a power failure. Another possibility is that you could have a major hard drive failure. If you don't have a fairly recent backup available you could lose many hours of work and lose much valuable information. You could lose all your notes, history, pictures, tasks, etc. This is why it's important to backup your database.

Knowing that a

TntMPD database is [[en:what-and-where-is-my-database|simply a file]], it follows that backing up the database is simply making copying the file to another location. At a bare minimum you should make a copy of your database to makes auto-backups on another location on your hard drive. For example, my database is called "Troy and Tammy.mpd". I could make a copy of my database and call it "Troy and Tammy - Backup on December 1 2002.mpd" using Windows Explorer. This would protect me in case my database becomes corrupted. However, if your hard drive fails you need to have a backup copy stored on another physical drive. Here are some ideas on how to do this for somewhere else!  That's why we highly recommend you to consider:

Email the file (as an attachment) to yourself. (Check with store your ISP database on size limits of your email.)

Copy the file onto a floppy disk Dropbox (If the file is too large for a single disk, you can use WinZip to span the cloud based file across multiple floppies.backup and sync service located at www.dropbox.com)

Copy the file onto a ZIP Drive, Jazz drive, CD-ROM, USB Drive, etc.

Copy

On your computer that has the file onto a memory stick, compact flash memory carddatabase you want to share, etcopen TntMPD 3.0.

Copy Click the file onto an external hard drive or a network drive.

Copy "Dropbox" button on the file directly to another computer by establishing a peer-to-peer network two computers using Ethernet, USB or Parallel portstoolbar.

Use an online backup service (Crashplan, Mozy If you don't have this button, Carbonite or similar)

Use a syncing service you need to automatically sync between different computers (such as upgrade to TntMPD 3.0.

If you don't yet have Dropbox , Box, Google Driveinstalled, Skydrive or similar )you should see this:

Learn more here: How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Why and how should I backup my database?

Daniel — Sun, 20 May 2012 13:12:24 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Daniel on 5/20/2012 1:12:24 PM

Why and how should I backup my database?

Filed under: Managing Database Files

Why and how should I backup my database?

It is possible for a TntMPD database to become corrupted. This condition renders the database completely useless. This can happen if TntMPD is writing to the database during a power failure. Another possibility is that you could have a major hard drive failure. If you don't have a fairly recent backup available you could lose many hours of work and lose much valuable information. You could lose all your notes, history, pictures, tasks, etc. This is why it's important to backup your database.

Knowing that a TntMPD database is [[en:what-and-where-is-my-database|simply a file]], it follows that backing up the database is simply making copying the file to another location. At a bare minimum you should make a copy of your database to another location on your hard drive. For example, my database is called "Troy and Tammy.mpd". I could make a copy of my database and call it "Troy and Tammy - Backup on December 1 2002.mpd" using Windows Explorer. This would protect me in case my database becomes corrupted.

However, if your hard drive fails you need to have a backup copy stored on another physical drive. Here are some ideas on how to do this for you to consider:

Email the file (as an attachment) to yourself. (Check with your ISP on size limits of your email.)

Copy the file onto a floppy disk (If the file is too large for a single disk, you can use WinZip to span the file across multiple floppies.)

Copy the file onto a ZIP Drive, Jazz drive, CD-ROM, USB Drive, etc.

Copy the file onto a memory stick, compact flash memory card, etc.

Copy the file onto an external hard drive or a network drive.

Copy the file directly to another computer by establishing a peer-to-peer network two computers using Ethernet, USB or Parallel ports.

Use an online backup service (Crashplan, Mozy, Carbonite or similar)

Use a syncing service to automatically sync between different computers (such as Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Skydrive or similar )

Why and how should I backup my database?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:38:47 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/29/2008 5:38:47 PM

Why and how should I backup my database?

Filed under: Managing Database Files

Why and how should I backup my database?

It is possible for a TntMPD database to become corrupted. This condition renders the database completely useless. This can happen if TntMPD is writing to the database during a power failure. Another possibility is that you could have a major hard drive failure. If you don't have a fairly recent backup available you could lose many hours of work and lose much valuable information. You could lose all your notes, history, pictures, tasks, etc. This is why it's important to backup your database.

Knowing that a TntMPD database is [[en:what-and-where-is-my-database|simply a file]], it follows that backing up the database is simply making copying the file to another location. At a bare minimum you should make a copy of your database to another location on your hard drive. For example, my database is called "Troy and Tammy.mpd". I could make a copy of my database and call it "Troy and Tammy - Backup on December 1 2002.mpd" using Windows Explorer. This would protect me in case my database becomes corrupted.

However, if your hard drive fails you need to have a backup copy stored on another physical drive. Here are some ideas on how to do this for you to consider:

Email the file (as an attachment) to yourself. (Check with your ISP on size limits of your email.)

Copy the file onto a floppy disk (If the file is too large for a single disk, you can use WinZip to span the file across multiple floppies.)

Copy the file onto a ZIP Drive, Jazz drive, CD-ROM, USB Drive, etc.

Copy the file onto a memory stick, compact flash memory card, etc.

Copy the file onto an external hard drive or a network drive.

Copy the file directly to another computer by establishing a peer-to-peer network two computers using Ethernet, USB or Parallel ports.

Why and how should I backup my database?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:38:47 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/29/2008 5:38:47 PM

Why and how should I backup my database?

Why and how should I backup my database?

It is possible for a TntMPD database to become corrupted. This condition renders the database completely useless. This can happen if TntMPD is writing to the database during a power failure. Another possibility is that you could have a major hard drive failure. If you don't have a fairly recent backup available you could lose many hours of work and lose much valuable information. You could lose all your notes, history, pictures, tasks, etc. This is why it's important to backup your database.

Knowing that a TntMPD database is simply[[en:what-and-where-is-my-database|simply [[en:what-and-where-is-my-database|simply a file]]a file, it follows that backing up the database is simply making copying the file to another location. At a bare minimum you should make a copy of your database to another location on your hard drive. For example, my database is called "Troy and Tammy.mpd". I could make a copy of my database and call it "Troy and Tammy - Backup on December 1 2002.mpd" using Windows Explorer. This would protect me in case my database becomes corrupted.

However, if your hard drive fails you need to have a backup copy stored on another physical drive. Here are some ideas on how to do this for you to consider:

Email the file (as an attachment) to yourself. (Check with your ISP on size limits of your email.)

Copy the file onto a floppy disk (If the file is too large for a single disk, you can use WinZip to span the file across multiple floppies.)

Copy the file onto a ZIP Drive, Jazz drive, CD-ROM, USB Drive, etc.

Copy the file onto a memory stick, compact flash memory card, etc.

Copy the file onto an external hard drive or a network drive.

Copy the file directly to another computer by establishing a peer-to-peer network two computers using Ethernet, USB or Parallel ports.

Why and how should I backup my database?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:38:25 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/29/2008 5:38:25 PM

Why and how should I backup my database?

It is possible for a TntMPD database to become corrupted. This condition renders the database completely useless. This can happen if TntMPD is writing to the database during a power failure. Another possibility is that you could have a major hard drive failure. If you don't have a fairly recent backup available you could lose many hours of work and lose much valuable information. You could lose all your notes, history, pictures, tasks, etc. This is why it's important to backup your database.

Knowing that a TntMPD database is simply[[en:what-and-where-is-my-database|simply a file]] a file, it follows that backing up the database is simply making copying the file to another location. At a bare minimum you should make a copy of your database to another location on your hard drive. For example, my database is called "Troy and Tammy.mpd". I could make a copy of my database and call it "Troy and Tammy - Backup on December 1 2002.mpd" using Windows Explorer. This would protect me in case my database becomes corrupted.

However, if your hard drive fails you need to have a backup copy stored on another physical drive. Here are some ideas on how to do this for you to consider:

Email the file (as an attachment) to yourself. (Check with your ISP on size limits of your email.)

Copy the file onto a floppy disk (If the file is too large for a single disk, you can use WinZip to span the file across multiple floppies.)

Copy the file onto a ZIP Drive, Jazz drive, CD-ROM, USB Drive, etc.

Copy the file onto a memory stick, compact flash memory card, etc.

Copy the file onto an external hard drive or a network drive.

Copy the file directly to another computer by establishing a peer-to-peer network two computers using Ethernet, USB or Parallel ports.

How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:58:08 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/4/2020 10:58:08 PM

How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Filed under: Dropbox

If you don't yet have a free Dropbox account:
You can sign up for a free Dropbox here!

On your computer that has the database you want to share, open TntConnect. Click the "Dropbox" button on the toolbar. If you don't have this button, you need to upgrade to TntConnect.

If you don't yet have Dropbox installed, you should see this:

Once you have Dropbox installed, you should see this:

Click the "Move my database to Dropbox now!" button.

This will create a "TntConnect" folder inside your Dropbox folder. And it will move your database to that "TntConnect" folder. For example, here's my database:

Now on your spouse's computer, make sure Dropbox is installed.

If you and your spouse share the same Dropbox account, then the "TntConnect" folder and your database might already be on your spouse's computer (in the Dropbox\TntConnect folder).

If you and your spouse have different Dropbox accounts, you'll have to share your "TntConnect" folder (within Dropbox) with your spouse, and your spouse will have to accept:

You may have wait for Dropbox to finish syncing before it appears:

The status icon should have a green check mark:

Once the TntConnect database is on your spouse's computer (in the Dropbox\TntConnect folder), you can just open that database in TntMPD. You can either double-click on the file, or in TntMPD, under the "File" menu, click on "Open" and find it.

How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 18:39:24 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/11/2017 6:39:24 PM

How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Filed under: Dropbox, TntMPD 3.0

On your computer that has the database you want to share, open TntMPD 3.0TntConnect. Click the "Dropbox" button on the toolbar. If you don't have this button, you need to upgrade to TntMPD 3.0TntConnect.

If you don't yet have Dropbox installed, you should see this:

Once you have Dropbox installed, you should see this:

Click the "Move my database to Dropbox now!" button.

This will create a "TntMPD" "TntConnect" folder inside your Dropbox folder. And it will move your database to that "TntMPD" "TntConnect" folder. For example, here's my database:

Now on your spouse's computer, make sure Dropbox is installed.

If you and your spouse share the same Dropbox account, then the "TntMPD" "TntConnect" folder and your database might already be on your spouse's computer (in the Dropbox\TntMPD Dropbox\TntConnect folder).

If you and your spouse have different Dropbox accounts, you'll have to share your "TntMPD" "TntConnect" folder (within Dropbox) with your spouse, and your spouse will have to accept:

You may have wait for Dropbox to finish syncing before it appears:

The status icon should have a green check mark:

Once the TntMPD TntConnect database is on your spouse's computer (in the Dropbox\TntMPD Dropbox\TntConnect folder), you can just open that database in TntMPD. You can either double-click on the file, or in TntMPD, under the "File" menu, click on "Open" and find it.

How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:24:24 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 9/15/2014 5:24:24 PM

How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Filed under: Dropbox, TntMPD 3.0

On your computer that has the database you want to share, open TntMPD 3.0. Click the "Dropbox" button on the toolbar. If you don't have this button, you need to upgrade to TntMPD 3.0.

If you don't yet have Dropbox installed, you should see this:

Once you have Dropbox installed, you should see this:

Click the "Move my database to Dropbox now!" button.

This will create a "TntMPD" folder inside your Dropbox folder. And it will move your database to that "TntMPD" folder. For example, here's my database:

Now on your spouse's computer, make sure Dropbox is installed.

If you and your spouse share the same Dropbox account, then the "TntMPD" folder and your database might already be on your spouse's computer (in the Dropbox\TntMPD folder).

If you and your spouse have different Dropbox accounts, you'll have to share your "TntMPD" folder (within Dropbox) with your spouse, and your spouse will have to accept:

You may have wait for Dropbox to finish syncing before it appears:

The status icon should have a green check mark:

Once the TntMPD database is on your spouse's computer (in the Dropbox\TntMPD folder), you can just open that database in TntMPD. You can either double-click on the file, or in TntMPD, under the "File" menu, click on "Open" and find it.

How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:43:36 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/30/2013 6:43:36 PM

How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Filed under: Dropbox, TntMPD 3.0

On your computer that is up has the database you want to dateshare, open TntMPD 3.0. Click the "Dropbox" button on the toolbar:

. If you don't have this button, you need to upgrade to TntMPD 3.0.

If you don't yet have Dropbox installed, you should see this:

Once you have Dropbox installed, you should see this:

Click the "Move my database to Dropbox now!" button.

This will create a "TntMPD" folder inside your Dropbox folder. And it will move your database to that "TntMPD" folder. For example, here's my database:

Now on your spouse's computer, make sure Dropbox is installed.

If you and your spouse share the same Dropbox account, then the "TntMPD" folder and your database might already be on your spouse's computer (in the Dropbox\TntMPD folder).

If you and your spouse have different Dropbox accounts, you'll have to share your "TntMPD" folder (within Dropbox) with your spouse, and your spouse will have to accept.:

You may have wait for Dropbox to finish syncing before it appears:

Once the TntMPD database is on your spouse's computer (in the Dropbox\TntMPD folder), you can just open that database in TntMPD. You can either double-click on the file, or in TntMPD, under the "File" menu, click on "Open" and find it.

How can I share my database with my spouse over Dropbox?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:39:28 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/30/2013 6:39:28 PM

On your computer that is up to date, open TntMPD. Click the "Dropbox" button on the toolbar:

If you don't yet have Dropbox installed, you should see this:

Once you have Dropbox installed, you should see this:

Click the "Move my database to Dropbox now!" button.

This will create a "TntMPD" folder inside your Dropbox folder. And it will move your database to that "TntMPD" folder. For example, here's my database:

Now on your spouse's computer, make sure Dropbox is installed. If you and your spouse share the same Dropbox account, then the "TntMPD" folder and your database might already be on your spouse's computer (in the Dropbox\TntMPD folder). If you and your spouse have different Dropbox accounts, you'll have to share your "TntMPD" folder with your spouse, and your spouse will have to accept.

You may have wait for Dropbox to finish syncing before it appears:

Once the TntMPD database is on your spouse's computer (in the Dropbox\TntMPD folder), you can just open that database in TntMPD. You can either double-click on the file, or in TntMPD, under the "File" menu, click on "Open" and find it.

How can TntConnect help me use Dropbox better?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:57:10 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 2/4/2020 10:57:10 PM

How can TntConnect help me use Dropbox better?

Filed under: Dropbox, TntConnect

For a few years now, I've been encouraging TntConnect users to put their database on Dropbox. It not only allows you to keep your TntConnect database in sync between your multiple computers, but it also provides a constant off-site backup in the cloud. And it works on both Mac and PC! TntConnect embraces the use of Dropbox to a whole new level.

New to Dropbox?

You can sign up for Dropbox here!

TntConnect automatically handles "Dropbox Conflict" files

TntConnect was designed to expect Dropbox Conflict files and deal with them. This way you don't lose anyone's work in TntConnect when they were disconnected from the Internet. Now when you start TntConnect, if TntConnect finds a new conflict file, it will prompt you to deal with it:

Just make sure the box is checked for each conflict file and click "Auto-Sync". Within a few seconds, you'll see this:

Now, your TntConnect database will have all the changes that would have otherwise been lost.

What if I don't have Dropbox?

TntConnect will help you get started. Just pull up the "Dropbox" dialog. There are two ways to do this. Under the "File" menu, click on "Resolve Dropbox Conflicts". Or click the Dropbox icon on the tool bar.



Now you should see this:

Click the first button and your web browser will pull up the Dropbox website here. Follow the instructions to install Dropbox and/or create an account. Once Dropbox is installed, you should see the Dropbox icon in your system tray (PC or Mac):

Back in TntConnect, the Dropbox dialog should have changed to this:

Click the second button to automatically move your database to Dropbox. It will move it to a "TntConnect" folder inside your Dropbox folder:



You can run this on all your computers (PC or Mac). On all your other computers you can run this same procedure to get Dropbox installed and your database moved over.

Keep your eye on the Dropbox icon in TntConnect

If you ever see it turn red, you don't need to wait for TntConnect to prompt you. Just click it and deal with those pesky "conflict file" right away!

What about Google Drive?

The problem with Google Drive is that if more than one person opens TntConnect at the same time and makes changes, Google will not create a "conflict file" for the person whose changes get lost. This means that one person's changes will win, the other person's changes will be gone forever.

So take this bit of advice and USE DROPBOX and DON'T USE GOOGLE DRIVE with TntConnect!

How can TntConnect help me use Dropbox better?

TntWare — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:39:52 GMT
Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by TntWare on 2/4/2020 10:39:52 PM

How can TntConnect 3.0 help me use Dropbox better?

Filed under: Dropbox, TntConnect3.0

For a few years now, I've been encouraging TntMPD TntConnect users to put their database on Dropbox. It not only allows you to keep your TntMPD TntConnect database in sync between your multiple computers, but it also provides a constant off-site backup in the cloud. And it works on both Mac and PC! TntMPD 3.0 TntConnect embraces the use of Dropbox to a whole new level.

New to Dropbox?

You can sign up for Dropbox here!

New Default for

TntConnect automatically handles "Dropbox ModeConflict"

Under [Tools | Options], there is an option to "Prevent multiple users at the same time (Dropbox Mode)":

In TntMPD 3.0, the default for this option is now "On". The reason for this is to prevent "conflict files" in Dropbox when more than one person makes changes to the database at the same time. With this option turned on, if more than one person tries to edit the same database (synced to the same Dropbox folder), the first person will be able to open the database as normal. Anyone who tries to open the database after this will be told that someone else has the database open, but you're allowed to open the database as "Read Only". (And maybe you'll call your spouse and ask them to get out of TntMPD when they're done and call you back.)

Here's what that prompt looks like:

Sometimes "Dropbox Mode" doesn't work.

"Dropbox Mode" works by putting a small file next to the database when someone opens it in TntMPD. Within seconds this small file is synced to all the other computers with Dropbox installed ... unless your computer or their computer is not connected to the Internet! If either of you are not connected to the Internet, then it's very possible that more than one person will open TntMPD at the same time, and when each of your computers finally reconnects to the Internet, Dropbox will realize what happened. Dropbox will keep one person's view of the database (with their changes) as the main file, but the other person's view of the database (with their changes) will be saved as a "conflict file" in the same folder.

TntMPD 3.0 To the Rescue!

TntMPD 3.0
TntConnect was designed to expect these conflict Dropbox Conflict files and deal with them. This way you don't lose anyone's work in TntMPD TntConnect when they were disconnected from the Internet. Now when you start TntMPDTntConnect, if TntMPD TntConnect finds a new conflict file, it will prompt you to deal with it:

Just make sure the box is checked for each conflict file and click "Auto-Sync". Within a few seconds, you'll see this:

Now, your TntMPD TntConnect database will have all the changes that would have otherwise been lost.

What if I don't have Dropbox?

TntMPD 3.0
TntConnect will help you get started. Just pull up the "Dropbox" dialog. There are two ways to do this. Under the "File" menu, click on "Resolve Dropbox Conflicts". Or click the Dropbox icon on the tool bar.





Now you should see this:

Click the first button and your web browser will pull up the Dropbox website here. Follow the instructions to install Dropbox and/or create an account. Once Dropbox is installed, you should see the Dropbox icon in your system tray (PC or Mac):

Back in TntMPDTntConnect, the Dropbox dialog should have changed to this:

Click the second button to automatically move your database to Dropbox. It will move it to a "TntMPD" "TntConnect" folder inside your Dropbox folder:





You can run this on all your computers (PC or Mac). On all your other computers you can run this same procedure to get Dropbox installed and your database moved over.

Keep your eye on the Dropbox icon in TntMPDTntConnect

If you ever see it turn red, you don't need to wait for TntMPD TntConnect to prompt you. Just click it and deal with those pesky "conflict file" right away!

What about Google Drive?

The problem with Google Drive is that if more than one person opens TntMPD TntConnect at the same time and makes changes, Google will not create a "conflict file" for the person whose changes get lost. This means that one person's changes will win, the other person's changes will be gone forever.

So take this bit of advice and USE DROPBOX and DON'T USE GOOGLE DRIVE with TntMPDTntConnect!

How can TntConnect 3.0 help me use Dropbox better?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:16:53 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 8/22/2018 8:16:53 PM

How can TntConnect 3.0 help me use Dropbox better?

Filed under: Dropbox, TntConnect 3.0

For a few years now, I've been encouraging TntMPD users to put their database on Dropbox. It not only allows you to keep your TntMPD database in sync between your multiple computers, but it also provides a constant off-site backup in the cloud. And it works on both Mac and PC! TntMPD 3.0 embraces the use of Dropbox to a whole new level.

New to Dropbox?

You can sign up for Dropbox here!

New Default for "Dropbox Mode"

Under [Tools | Options], there is an option to "Prevent multiple users at the same time (Dropbox Mode)":

In TntMPD 3.0, the default for this option is now "On". The reason for this is to prevent "conflict files" in Dropbox when more than one person makes changes to the database at the same time. With this option turned on, if more than one person tries to edit the same database (synced to the same Dropbox folder), the first person will be able to open the database as normal. Anyone who tries to open the database after this will be told that someone else has the database open, but you're allowed to open the database as "Read Only". (And maybe you'll call your spouse and ask them to get out of TntMPD when they're done and call you back.)

Here's what that prompt looks like:

Sometimes "Dropbox Mode" doesn't work.

"Dropbox Mode" works by putting a small file next to the database when someone opens it in TntMPD. Within seconds this small file is synced to all the other computers with Dropbox installed ... unless your computer or their computer is not connected to the Internet! If either of you are not connected to the Internet, then it's very possible that more than one person will open TntMPD at the same time, and when each of your computers finally reconnects to the Internet, Dropbox will realize what happened. Dropbox will keep one person's view of the database (with their changes) as the main file, but the other person's view of the database (with their changes) will be saved as a "conflict file" in the same folder.

TntMPD 3.0 To the Rescue!

TntMPD 3.0 was designed to expect these conflict files and deal with them. This way you don't lose anyone's work in TntMPD when they were disconnected from the Internet. Now when you start TntMPD, if TntMPD finds a new conflict file, it will prompt you to deal with it:

Just make sure the box is checked for each conflict file and click "Auto-Sync". Within a few seconds, you'll see this:

Now, your TntMPD database will have all the changes that would have otherwise been lost.

What if I don't have Dropbox?

TntMPD 3.0 will help you get started. Just pull up the "Dropbox" dialog. There are two ways to do this. Under the "File" menu, click on "Resolve Dropbox Conflicts". Or click the Dropbox icon on the tool bar.





Now you should see this:

Click the first button and your web browser will pull up the Dropbox website here. Follow the instructions to install Dropbox and/or create an account. Once Dropbox is installed, you should see the Dropbox icon in your system tray (PC or Mac):

Back in TntMPD, the Dropbox dialog should have changed to this:

Click the second button to automatically move your database to Dropbox. It will move it to a "TntMPD" folder inside your Dropbox folder:





You can run this on all your computers (PC or Mac). On all your other computers you can run this same procedure to get Dropbox installed and your database moved over.

Keep your eye on the Dropbox icon in TntMPD

If you ever see it turn red, you don't need to wait for TntMPD to prompt you. Just click it and deal with those pesky "conflict file" right away!

What about Google Drive?

The problem with Google Drive is that if more than one person opens TntMPD at the same time and makes changes, Google will not create a "conflict file" for the person whose changes get lost. This means that one person's changes will win, the other person's changes will be gone forever.

So take this bit of advice and USE DROPBOX and DON'T USE GOOGLE DRIVE with TntMPD!

How can TntConnect 3.0 help me use Dropbox better?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 20:34:26 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/4/2018 8:34:26 PM

How can TntMPD TntConnect 3.0 help me use Dropbox better?

Filed under: Dropbox, TntMPD TntConnect 3.0

For a few years now, I've been encouraging TntMPD users to put their database on Dropbox. It not only allows you to keep your TntMPD database in sync between your multiple computers, but it also provides a constant off-site backup in the cloud. And it works on both Mac and PC! TntMPD 3.0 embraces the use of Dropbox to a whole new level.

New Default for "Dropbox Mode"

Under [Tools | Options], there is an option to "Prevent multiple users at the same time (Dropbox Mode)":

In TntMPD 3.0, the default for this option is now "On". The reason for this is to prevent "conflict files" in Dropbox when more than one person makes changes to the database at the same time. With this option turned on, if more than one person tries to edit the same database (synced to the same Dropbox folder), the first person will be able to open the database as normal. Anyone who tries to open the database after this will be told that someone else has the database open, but you're allowed to open the database as "Read Only". (And maybe you'll call your spouse and ask them to get out of TntMPD when they're done and call you back.)

Here's what that prompt looks like:

Sometimes "Dropbox Mode" doesn't work.

"Dropbox Mode" works by putting a small file next to the database when someone opens it in TntMPD. Within seconds this small file is synced to all the other computers with Dropbox installed ... unless your computer or their computer is not connected to the Internet! If either of you are not connected to the Internet, then it's very possible that more than one person will open TntMPD at the same time, and when each of your computers finally reconnects to the Internet, Dropbox will realize what happened. Dropbox will keep one person's view of the database (with their changes) as the main file, but the other person's view of the database (with their changes) will be saved as a "conflict file" in the same folder.

TntMPD 3.0 To the Rescue!

TntMPD 3.0 was designed to expect these conflict files and deal with them. This way you don't lose anyone's work in TntMPD when they were disconnected from the Internet. Now when you start TntMPD, if TntMPD finds a new conflict file, it will prompt you to deal with it:

Just make sure the box is checked for each conflict file and click "Auto-Sync". Within a few seconds, you'll see this:

Now, your TntMPD database will have all the changes that would have otherwise been lost.

What if I don't have Dropbox?

TntMPD 3.0 will help you get started. Just pull up the "Dropbox" dialog. There are two ways to do this. Under the "File" menu, click on "Resolve Dropbox Conflicts". Or click the Dropbox icon on the tool bar.



Now you should see this:

Click the first button and your web browser will pull up the Dropbox website here. Follow the instructions to install Dropbox and/or create an account. Once Dropbox is installed, you should see the Dropbox icon in your system tray (PC or Mac):

Back in TntMPD, the Dropbox dialog should have changed to this:

Click the second button to automatically move your database to Dropbox. It will move it to a "TntMPD" folder inside your Dropbox folder:



You can run this on all your computers (PC or Mac). On all your other computers you can run this same procedure to get Dropbox installed and your database moved over.

Keep your eye on the Dropbox icon in TntMPD

If you ever see it turn red, you don't need to wait for TntMPD to prompt you. Just click it and deal with those pesky "conflict file" right away!

What about Google Drive?

The problem with Google Drive is that if more than one person opens TntMPD at the same time and makes changes, Google will not create a "conflict file" for the person whose changes get lost. This means that one person's changes will win, the other person's changes will be gone forever.

So take this bit of advice and USE DROPBOX and DON'T USE GOOGLE DRIVE with TntMPD!

How can TntMPD 3.0 help me use Dropbox better?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:00:43 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/30/2013 8:00:43 PM

How can TntMPD 3.0 help me use Dropbox better?

Filed under: Dropbox, TntMPD 3.0

For a few years now, I've been encouraging TntMPD users to put their database on Dropbox. It not only allows you to keep your TntMPD database in sync between your multiple computers, but it also provides a constant off-site backup in the cloud. And it works on both Mac and PC! TntMPD 3.0 embraces the use of Dropbox to a whole new level.

New Default for "Dropbox Mode"

Under [Tools | Options], there is an option to "Prevent multiple users at the same time (Dropbox Mode)":

In TntMPD 3.0, the default for this option is now "On". The reason for this is to prevent "conflict files" in Dropbox when more than one person makes changes to the database at the same time. With this option turned on, if more than one person tries to edit the same database (synced to the same Dropbox folder), the first person will be able to open the database as normal. Anyone who tries to open the database after this will be told that someone else has the database open, but you're allowed to open the database as "Read Only". (And maybe you'll call your spouse and ask them to get out of TntMPD when they're done and call you back.)

Here's what that prompt looks like:

Sometimes "Dropbox Mode" doesn't work.

"Dropbox Mode" works by putting a small file next to the database when someone opens it in TntMPD. Within seconds this small file is synced to all the other computers with Dropbox installed ... unless your computer or their computer is not connected to the Internet! If either of you are not connected to the Internet, then it's very possible that more than one person will open TntMPD at the same time, and when each of your computers finally reconnects to the Internet, Dropbox will realize what happened. Dropbox will keep one person's view of the database (with their changes) as the main file, but the other person's view of the database (with their changes) will be saved as a "conflict file" in the same folder.

TntMPD 3.0 To the Rescue!

TntMPD 3.0 was designed to expect these conflict files and deal with them. This way you don't lose anyone's work in TntMPD when they were disconnected from the Internet. Now when you start TntMPD, if TntMPD finds a new conflict file, it will prompt you to deal with it:

Just make sure the box is checked for each conflict file and click "Auto-Sync". Within a few seconds, you'll see this:

Now, your TntMPD database will have all the changes that would have otherwise been lost.

What if I don't have Dropbox?

TntMPD 3.0 will help you get started. Just pull up the "Dropbox" dialog. There are two ways to do this. Under the "File" menu, click on "Resolve Dropbox Conflicts". Or click the Dropbox icon on the tool bar.





Now you should see this:

Click the first button and your web browser will pull up the Dropbox website here. Follow the instructions to install Dropbox and/or create an account. Once Dropbox is installed, you should see the Dropbox icon in your system tray (PC or Mac):

Back in TntMPD, the Dropbox dialog should have changed to this:

Click the second button to automatically move your database to Dropbox. It will move it to a "TntMPD" folder inside your Dropbox folder:





You can run this on all your computers (PC or Mac). On all your other computers you can run this same procedure to get Dropbox installed and your database moved over.

Keep your eye on the Dropbox icon in TntMPD

If you ever see it turn red, you don't need to wait for TntMPD to prompt you. Just click it and deal with those pesky "conflict file" right away!

What about Google Drive?

The problem with Google Drive is that if more than one person opens TntMPD at the same time and makes changes, Google will not create a "conflict file" for the person whose changes get lost. This means that one person's changes will win, the other person's changes will be gone forever.

So take this bit of advice and USE DROPBOX and DON'T USE GOOGLE DRIVE with TntMPD!

How can TntMPD 3.0 help me use Dropbox better?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:01:49 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/24/2013 9:01:49 PM

For a few years now, I've been encouraging TntMPD users to put their database on Dropbox. It not only allows you to keep your TntMPD database in sync between your multiple computers, but it also provides a constant off-site backup in the cloud. And it works on both Mac and PC! TntMPD 3.0 embraces the use of Dropbox to a whole new level.

New Default for "Dropbox Mode"

Under [Tools | Options], there is an option to "Prevent multiple users at the same time (Dropbox Mode)":

In TntMPD 3.0, the default for this option is now "On". The reason for this is to prevent "conflict files" in Dropbox when more than one person makes changes to the database at the same time. With this option turned on, if more than one person tries to edit the same database (synced to the same Dropbox folder), the first person will be able to open the database as normal. Anyone who tries to open the database after this will be told that someone else has the database open, but you're allowed to open the database as "Read Only". (And maybe you'll call your spouse and ask them to get out of TntMPD when they're done and call you back.)

Here's what that prompt looks like:

Sometimes "Dropbox Mode" doesn't work.

"Dropbox Mode" works by putting a small file next to the database when someone opens it in TntMPD. Within seconds this small file is synced to all the other computers with Dropbox installed ... unless your computer or their computer is not connected to the Internet! If either of you are not connected to the Internet, then it's very possible that more than one person will open TntMPD at the same time, and when each of your computers finally reconnects to the Internet, Dropbox will realize what happened. Dropbox will keep one person's view of the database (with their changes) as the main file, but the other person's view of the database (with their changes) will be saved as a "conflict file" in the same folder.

TntMPD 3.0 To the Rescue!

TntMPD 3.0 was designed to expect these conflict files and deal with them. This way you don't lose anyone's work in TntMPD when they were disconnected from the Internet. Now when you start TntMPD, if TntMPD finds a new conflict file, it will prompt you to deal with it:

Just make sure the box is checked for each conflict file and click "Auto-Sync". Within a few seconds, you'll see this:

Now, your TntMPD database will have all the changes that would have otherwise been lost.

What if I don't have Dropbox?

TntMPD 3.0 will help you get started. Just pull up the "Dropbox" dialog. There are two ways to do this. Under the "File" menu, click on "Resolve Dropbox Conflicts". Or click the Dropbox icon on the tool bar.



Now you should see this:

Click the first button and your web browser will pull up the Dropbox website here. Follow the instructions to install Dropbox and/or create an account. Once Dropbox is installed, you should see the Dropbox icon in your system tray (PC or Mac):

Back in TntMPD, the Dropbox dialog should have changed to this:

Click the second button to automatically move your database to Dropbox. It will move it to a "TntMPD" folder inside your Dropbox folder:



You can run this on all your computers (PC or Mac). On all your other computers you can run this same procedure to get Dropbox installed and your database moved over.

Keep your eye on the Dropbox icon in TntMPD

If you ever see it turn red, you don't need to wait for TntMPD to prompt you. Just click it and deal with those pesky "conflict file" right away!

What about Google Drive?

The problem with Google Drive is that if more than one person opens TntMPD at the same time and makes changes, Google will not create a "conflict file" for the person whose changes get lost. This means that one person's changes will win, the other person's changes will be gone forever.

So take this bit of advice and USE DROPBOX and DON'T USE GOOGLE DRIVE with TntMPD!

How do I get past, "You must not rename "TntConnect.app" to "TntConnect 2.app", , This can cause unexpected errors to occur"?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 20:27:11 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/21/2019 8:27:11 PM

How do I get past, "You must not rename "TntConnect.app" to "TntConnect 2.app", , This can cause unexpected errors to occur"?

Last
To get past this, just open your Applications folder (in Finder). If "TntConnect" exists, delete it. Then rename "TntConnect 2" to "TntConnect".

The last time you updated TntConnect for Mac, you were asked to copy the new TntConnect into your Applications folder. Since there was an existing TntConnect in your Applications folder, your Mac gave you three options: "Keep Both", "Replace", and "Stop". "Stop". You probably chose "Keep Both" so it added in your new TntConnect as "TntConnect 2".

To get past avoid this, just open your Applications folder (in Finder). If "TntConnect" existsnext time you update TntConnect, delete it. Then rename "TntConnect 2" be sure to "TntConnect".choose "Replace" when prompted.

How do I get past, "You must not rename "TntConnect.app" to "TntConnect 2.app", , This can cause unexpected errors to occur"?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 18 May 2016 04:24:37 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/18/2016 4:24:37 AM

How do I get past, "You must not rename "TntMPD.app" "TntConnect.app" to "TntMPD "TntConnect 2.app", , This can cause unexpected errors to occur"?

Last time you updated TntMPD TntConnect for Mac, you were asked to copy the new TntMPD TntConnect into your Applications folder. Since there was an existing TntMPD TntConnect in your Applications folder, your Mac gave you three options: "Keep Both", "Replace", and "Stop". You probably chose "Keep Both" so it added in your new TntMPD TntConnect as "TntMPD "TntConnect 2".

To get past this, just open your Applications folder (in Finder). If "TntMPD" "TntConnect" exists, delete it. Then rename "TntMPD "TntConnect 2" to "TntMPD"."TntConnect".

How do I get past, "You must not rename "TntMPD.app" to "TntMPD 2.app", , This can cause unexpected errors to occur"?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 12 May 2014 05:35:22 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 5/12/2014 5:35:22 AM

How do I get past, "You must not rename "TntMPD.app" to "TntMPD 2.app", , This can cause unexpected errors to occur"?

Last time you did a major update to updated TntMPD for Mac, youhad were asked to copya newer the new TntMPD into your Applications folder. Since there was an existing TntMPD in your Applications folder, your Mac gave you three options: "Keep Both", "Replace", "Keep Both", "Replace", and "Stop". You probably chose "Keep Both" so it added in your new TntMPD as "TntMPD 2".

To get past this, just open your Applications folder (in Finder). If "TntMPD" exists, delete it. Then rename "TntMPD 2" to "TntMPD".

How do I get past, "You must not rename "TntMPD.app" to "TntMPD 2.app", , This can cause unexpected errors to occur"?

Troy Wolbrink — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:55:05 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/8/2014 9:55:05 PM

Last time you did a major update to TntMPD, you had to copy a newer TntMPD into your Applications folder. Since there was an existing TntMPD in your Applications folder, your Mac gave you three options: "Keep Both", "Replace", and "Stop". You probably chose "Keep Both" so it added in your new TntMPD as "TntMPD 2".

To get past this, just open your Applications folder (in Finder). If "TntMPD" exists, delete it. Then rename "TntMPD 2" to "TntMPD".

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:52:39 GMT
Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/4/2019 2:52:39 PM

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

Filed under: GDPR

We recommend a good disk encryption utility to protect not only your TntConnect database, but your entire computer. If your goal is to protect sensitive donor data, keep in mind that TntConnect is not the only place sensitive information is stored. You may have an offline email program, such as Outlook or Mac Mail, with sensitive donor information as well as documents or spreadsheets. This all needs to be protected, and if you encrypt your entire hard drive, everything on your computer is protected including your TntConnect database.

Keep in mind that your TntConnect database is a single file on your computer. If you are not sure where your database file is located, under the "Help" menu, click on "View System Info". The location and name of your database file is listed at the top. This is the file you'd want to ensure is physically located on an encrypted drive. You would have to move the file using Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. After moving the file, double-click on it to open it in TntConnect.

What disk encryption technologies are recognized by TntConnect?

FileVault (Mac OS X)
FileVault is built into the Mac OS X operating system. If you're on a Mac, this is the recommended way to go.

BitLocker (Windows)
If you're on Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro, you can use BitLocker, built into the Windows operating system.

VeraCrypt (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux)
A well tested and free option that works on Windows, Mac OS X, and even Linux. VeraCrypt can encrypt your entire hard drive. VeraCrypt can also creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk.

What about Dropbox?

If you're concerned about privacy with your files in Dropbox, we'd recommend Boxcryptor to ensure that all your sensitive files are encrypted before they leave your computer and upload to the cloud.

Where can I find more information?

An alternative for Linux (gocryptfs):
   Dropbox & Encryption on Linux

A resource to explore additional options is:
https://www.cloudwards.net/best-truecrypt-alternative-services/

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:47:55 GMT
Revision 10 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/25/2018 3:47:55 PM

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

Filed under: GDPR

We recommend a good disk encryption utility to protect not only your TntConnect database, but your entire computer. If your goal is to protect sensitive donor data, keep in mind that TntConnect is not the only place sensitive information is stored. You may have an offline email program, such as Outlook or Mac Mail, with sensitive donor information as well as documents or spreadsheets. This all needs to be protected, and if you encrypt your entire hard drive, everything on your computer is protected including your TntConnect database.

Keep in mind that your TntConnect database is a single file on your computer. If you are not sure where your database file is located, under the "Help" menu, click on "View System Info". The location and name of your database file is listed at the top. This is the file you'd want to ensure is physically located on an encrypted drive. You would have to move the file using Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. After moving the file, double-click on it to open it in TntConnect.

What disk encryption technologies are recognized by TntConnect?

FileVault (Mac OS X)
FileVault is built into the Mac OS X operating system. If you're on a Mac, this is the recommended way to go.

BitLocker (Windows)
If you're on Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro, you can use BitLocker, built into the Windows operating system.

VeraCrypt (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux)
A well tested and free option that works on Windows, Mac OS X, and even Linux. VeraCrypt can encrypt your entire hard drive. VeraCrypt can also creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk.

What about Dropbox?

If you're concerned about privacy with your files in Dropbox, we'd recommend Boxcryptor to ensure that all your sensitive files are encrypted before they leave your computer and upload to the cloud.

Where can I find more information?

A resource to explore additional options is:
https://www.cloudwards.net/best-truecrypt-alternative-services/

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:47:55 GMT
Revision 9 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/25/2018 3:47:55 PM

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

We recommend a good disk encryption utility to protect not only your TntConnect database, but your entire computer. If your goal is to protect sensitive donor data, keep in mind that TntConnect is not the only place sensitive information is stored. You may have an offline email program, such as Outlook or Mac Mail, with sensitive donor information as well as documents or spreadsheets. This all needs to be protected, and if you encrypt your entire hard drive, everything on your computer is protected including your TntConnect database.

Keep in mind that your TntConnect database is a single file on your computer. If you are not sure where your database file is located, under the "Help" menu, click on "View System Info". The location and name of your database file is listed at the top. This is the file you'd want to ensure is physically located on an encrypted drive. You would have to move the file using Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. After moving the file, double-click on it to open it in TntConnect.

What disk encryption technologies are recognized by TntConnect?

FileVault (Mac OS X)
FileVault is built into the Mac OS X operating system. If you're on a Mac, this is the recommended way to go.

BitLocker (Windows)
If you're on Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro, you can use BitLocker, built into the Windows operating system.

VeraCrypt (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux)
A well tested and free option that works on Windows, Mac OS X, and even Linux. VeraCrypt can encrypt your entire hard drive. VeraCrypt can also creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk.

What about Dropbox?

If you're concerned about privacy with your files in Dropbox, we'd recommend Boxcryptor to ensure that all your sensitive files are encrypted before they leave your computer and upload to the cloud.

Where can I find more information?

A resource to explore additional options is:
https://www.cloudwards.net/best-truecrypt-alternative-services/

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:47:42 GMT
Revision 8 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/25/2018 3:47:42 PM

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

We recommend a good disk encryption utility to protect not only your TntConnect database, but your entire computer. If your goal is to protect sensitive donor data, keep in mind that TntConnect is not the only place sensitive information is stored. You may have an offline email program, such as Outlook or Mac Mail, with sensitive donor information as well as documents or spreadsheets. This all needs to be protected, and if you encrypt your entire hard drive, everything on your computer is protected including your TntConnect database.

Keep in mind that your TntConnect database is a single file on your computer. If you are not sure where your database file is located, under the "Help" menu, click on "View System Info". The location and name of your database file is listed at the top. This is the file you'd want to ensure is physically located on an encrypted drive. You would have to move the file using Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. After moving the file, double-click on it to open it in TntConnect.

What disk encryption technologies are recognized by TntConnect?

FileVault (Mac OS X)
FileVault is built into the Mac OS X operating system. If you're on a Mac, this is the recommended way to go.

BitLocker (Windows)
If you're on Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro, you can use BitLocker, built into the Windows operating system.

VeraCrypt (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux)
A well tested and free option that works on Windows, Mac OS X, and even Linux. VeraCrypt can encrypt your entire hard drive. VeraCrypt can also creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk.

What about Dropbox?

If you're concerned about privacy with your files in Dropbox, we'd recommend Boxcryptor to ensure that all your sensitive files are encrypted before they leave your computer and upload to the cloud.

Where can I find more information?

A resource to explore additional options is:
https://www.cloudwards.net/best-truecrypt-alternative-services/

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:47:32 GMT
Revision 7 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/25/2018 3:47:32 PM

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

We recommend a good disk encryption utility to protect not only your TntConnect database, but your entire computer. If your goal is to protect sensitive donor data, keep in mind that TntConnect is not the only place sensitive information is stored. You may have an offline email program, such as Outlook or Mac Mail, with sensitive donor information as well as documents or spreadsheets. This all needs to be protected, and if you encrypt your entire hard drive, everything on your computer is protected including your TntConnect database.

Keep in mind that your TntConnect database is a single file on your computer. If you are not sure where your database file is located, under the "Help" menu, click on "View System Info". The location and name of your database file is listed at the top. This is the file you'd want to ensure is physically located on an encrypted drive. You would have to move the file using Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. After moving the file, double-click on it to open it in TntConnect.

What disk encryption technologies are recognized by TntConnect?

FileVault (Mac OS X)
FileVault is built into the Mac OS X operating system. If you're on a Mac, this is the recommended way to go.

BitLocker (Windows)
If you're on Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro, you can use BitLocker, built into the Windows operating system.

VeraCrypt (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux)
A well tested and free option that works on Windows, Mac OS X, and even Linux. VeraCrypt can encrypt your entire hard drive. VeraCrypt can also creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk.

What about Dropbox?

If you're concerned about privacy with your files in Dropbox, we'd recommend Boxcryptor to ensure that all your sensitive files are encrypted before they leave your computer and upload to the cloud.

Where can I find more information?

A resource to explore additional options is:
https://www.cloudwards.net/best-truecrypt-alternative-services/

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:47:20 GMT
Revision 6 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/25/2018 3:47:20 PM

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

We recommend a good disk encryption utility to protect not only your TntConnect database, but your entire computer. If your goal is to protect sensitive donor data, keep in mind that TntConnect is not the only place sensitive information is stored. You may have an offline email program, such as Outlook or Mac Mail, with sensitive donor information as well as documents or spreadsheets. This all needs to be protected, and if you encrypt your entire hard drive, everything on your computer is protected including your TntConnect database.

Keep in mind that your TntConnect database is a single file on your computer. If you are not sure where your database file is located, under the "Help" menu, click on "View System Info". The location and name of your database file is listed at the top. This is the file you'd want to ensure is physically located on an encrypted drive. You would have to move the file using Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. After moving the file, double-click on it to open it in TntConnect.

If you're on Windows or Mac, you probably have this option built into your operating system. Here are the three

What disk encryption technologies are recognized and supported by TntConnect:?

FileVault (Mac OS X)
FileVault is built into the Mac OS X operating system. If you're on a Mac, this is the recommended way to go.

BitLocker (Windows)
If you're on Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro, you can use BitLocker, built into the Windows operating system.

VeraCrypt (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux)
A well tested and free option that works on Windows, Mac OS X, and even Linux. VeraCrypt can encrypt your entire hard drive. VeraCrypt can also creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk.

What about Dropbox?

If you're concerned about privacy with your files in Dropbox, we'd recommend Boxcryptor to ensure that all your sensitive files are encrypted before they leave your computer and upload to the cloud.

Where can I find more information?

A resource to explore additional options is:
https://www.cloudwards.net/best-truecrypt-alternative-services/

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:45:23 GMT
Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/25/2018 3:45:23 PM

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

We recommend a good disk encryption utility to protect not only your TntConnect database, but your entire computer. If your goal is to protect sensitive donor data, keep in mind that TntConnect is not the only place sensitive information is stored. You may have an offline email program, such as Outlook or Mac Mail, with sensitive donor information as well as documents or spreadsheets. This all needs to be protected, and if you encrypt your entire hard drive, everything on your computer is protected including your TntConnect database.

Keep in mind that your TntConnect database is a single file on your computer. If you are not sure where your database file is located, under the "Help" menu, click on "View System Info". The location and name of your database file is listed at the top. This is the file you'd want to ensure is physically located on an encrypted drive. You would have to move the file using Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. After moving the file, double-click on it to open it in TntConnect.

If you're on Windows or Mac, you probably have this option built into your operating system. Here are the three disk encryption technologies recognized and supported by TntConnect:

FileVault (Mac OS X
Use )
FileVault , is built into the Mac OS X operating system.

Windows If you're on a Mac, this is the recommended way to go.

BitLocker (Windows)
If you're on Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro, you can use BitLocker, built into the Windows operating system.

Both

VeraCrypt (Open SourceWindows, Mac OS X, Linux)
A well tested and free option that works on both Windowsand , Mac is OS X, and even Linux. VeraCrypt can encrypt your entire hard drive. VeraCrypt can also creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk.

What about Dropbox?

If you're concerned about privacy with your files in Dropbox, we'd recommend Boxcryptor to ensure that all your sensitive files are encrypted before they leave your computer and upload to the cloud.

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Where can I find more information?

A resource to explore additional options is:
https://www.cloudwards.net/best-truecrypt-alternative-services/)

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 22:57:32 GMT
Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/20/2017 10:57:32 PM

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

We recommend a good disk encryption utility to protect not only your TntConnect database, but your entire computer. If you're on Windows or Mac, you probably have this option built into your operating system.

Mac OS X
Use FileVault, built into the operating system.

Windows
If you're on Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro, use BitLocker, built into the operating system.

Both (Open Source)
A well tested and free option that works on both Windows and Mac is VeraCrypt.

Dropbox
If you're concerned about privacy with your files in Dropbox, we'd recommend Boxcryptor to ensure that all your sensitive files are encrypted before they leave your computer and upload to the cloud.

(A great resource to explore additional options is https://www.cloudwards.net/best-truecrypt-alternative-services/)

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 22:56:48 GMT
Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/20/2017 10:56:48 PM

How can I encrypt my TntConnect database?

We recommend a good disk encryption utility to protect not only your TntConnect database, but your entire computer. If you're on Windows or Mac, you probably have this option built into your operating system.

Mac OS X
Use FileVault, built into the operating system.

Windows
If you're on Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro, use BitLocker, built into the operating system.

Both (Open Source)
A well tested and free option that works on both Windows and Mac is VeraCrypt.

Dropbox
If you're concerned about privacy with your files in Dropbox, we'd recommend Boxcryptor to ensure that all your sensitive files are encrypted before they leave your computer and upload to the cloud.

(A great resource to explore additional options is https://www.cloudwards.net/best-truecrypt-alternative-services/)

How can I encrypt my database?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 22:56:33 GMT
Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/20/2017 10:56:33 PM

How can I encrypt my database?

We recommend a good disk encryption utility to protect not only your TntConnect database, but your entire computer. If you're on Windows or Mac, you probably have this option built into your operating system.

Mac OS X
Use FileVault, built into the operating system.

Windows
If you're on Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8 Pro, or Windows 10 Pro, use BitLocker, built into the operating system.

Both (under constructionOpen Source)

Computer:
A well tested and free option that works on both Windows and Mac is VeraCrypt
BitLocker

FileVault

Cloud storage:.

Dropbox
If you're concerned about privacy with your files in Dropbox, we'd recommend Boxcryptor to ensure that all your sensitive files are encrypted before they leave your computer and upload to the cloud.

(A great resource to explore additional options is https://www.cloudwards.net/best-truecrypt-alternative-services/)

How can I encrypt my database?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:58:30 GMT
Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 8/24/2017 8:58:30 PM

(under construction)

Computer:

VeraCrypt

BitLocker

FileVault

Cloud storage:

Boxcryptor