I recieved several messages and also saw the same messages in this forum about installation and evaluation problems. I'll try to expalin where the trick is -

* Read the install notes. I update them from time to time.

* Majority of ASP beginners have problems with the data source connections. This is a one of the big item I addressed in the Designer. Mygoal was to eliminate this road block such that user can go and do more productive things. Also, user should not worry about connection ot different data sources like Access, SQL, Oracle, Excel etc... As long as the DSN is defined correctly, it should go. It'll read the DB schema and present all the tables and fields fo ryout to choose from. You can also add calculated fields or modify the SQL statement directly to do group by, order by etc..

* Use the designer as much as you can to establish connections, calibrate your display for filter, edit etc. You'll be surprised that the Designer can actually generate production code "modules" for a fairly good size project.

* For some specific functions like charting, <HREF><IMG>, MC, Edit Defaults, Validation. I have difficulties even doing it w/o the Designer.

* Calibrate your directories by specifying the correct virtual and physical root directory in the &#34;Paths&#34; form. This is essential.

After you get the &#34;engine&#34; started, your be amazed in how easy it is to do Web DB using ASP-db. YOu can then drilled into areas where your competitior would not even dare to get in like Dynamic List, Charting, Validation, MC etc...

A more comprenhensive and powerful evaluation version is at work... just keep an eye on the web site, register yourself in my guestbook and you&#39;l be notified when it is ready.


Frank