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Why Am I Having Trouble Changing Study Points?
Viewed 313 times since Fri, Feb 19, 2010
This is a source of much confusion.  It would help to review pages 79-81 in your Ministry School Book.  Pay close attention to the colored bands. Note that Readings (Talk#1) can only use studies 1 through 17. Therefore, if the current stu... Read More
Will TMS Explorer run in Linux or on a Mac?
Viewed 293 times since Fri, Feb 19, 2010
It will not run directly in the Linux or Mac operating systems, I don't have the development tools to produce these versions. A Windows emulator would be needed. For Linux:  I have heard reports that WINE works very well. For Macs: ... Read More
My documents open with Wordpad or Works. How can I change which word processor is used?
Viewed 231 times since Fri, Feb 19, 2010
For XP and earlier versions of Windows: Open Windows Explorer.  Click Tools >> Folder Options Click the File Types tab Scroll down and find RTF Then change the program to MS Word, Open Office or your desired word processor For Vista:... Read More
What does the error "Corrupt Installation" Mean?
Viewed 225 times since Fri, Feb 19, 2010
"Corrupt installation detected" usually means: -the file did not download properly, maybe because it was interrupted. -your disk is full -your Windows system directory is write-protected -you do not have admin rights Clear your... Read More
How to Handle a Sister Getting Married
Viewed 219 times since Thu, Mar 4, 2010
When a sister gets married and you change her last name to her husbands how do you move her to his family? Click Tools >> Move Student on the top menubar. Also, change the fullname of the sister on the General tab of the Students screen Read More
Can I print assignment slips for the CBS?
Viewed 215 times since Fri, Feb 19, 2010
No. The Society has instructed us to use their forms only for their intended purpose.  The slips are for the Theocratic Ministry School only.  Where would that end?  Slips for the Service Meeting, Watchtower Study, Sunday Chairman, etc... Read More
How Do I Install on a Computer Without Internet Access?
Viewed 215 times since Sun, Feb 21, 2010
On a computer that DOES have internet access, download the installation file from this link: http://www.tmsware.com/SetupTMS.exe Then copy this file to a removable USB drive, or burn it onto a CD-ROM On the target computer, install from this remov... Read More
How do I delete a student and/or family?
Viewed 183 times since Fri, Feb 19, 2010
It's a little tricky to find. This is by design so you don't delete accidentally.  Click Edit >>  Delete. Read More
How Can I Make the Actual Meeting Date Print, Instead of the Monday Date?
Viewed 166 times since Wed, Mar 17, 2010
Go to the Preferences screen >> Report Settings tab Select the button button labeled "Display Actual Date" Read More
How Do You Change a Student’s Name?
Viewed 161 times since Mon, Mar 1, 2010
Go to the Students screen >> General tab. Overwrite the Full Name field. Read More