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INSTALLATION
Symptom: After installation of Job Browser Pro - Version 1.2 on a brand new computer, some customers have reported an error message like: "Jbpro.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows. You will need to restart the program. An error log is being created."
Solution: Install a default printer (any printer). Job Browser looks for the default printer definition as it loads.
Question: Do I have to uninstall EZ-DOT to install Job Browser Pro?
Answer: No. Do not uninstall EZ-DOT. It is a DOS based program and will be completely unaffected by this Windows-based program. EZ-DOT may not re-install. It is a discontinued product for which SkillTRAN can deliver no support.
Question: How do I un-install Job Browser Pro?
Answer: Before installing Job Browser Pro - Version 1.2, SkillTRAN recommends that you un-install any earlier edition of Job Browser Pro (Version 1.0 or 1.1). Doing so will free up valuable hard disk space and will also minimize the likelihood of any conflict with a special new database engine that is installed for Version 1.2. To un-install earlier editions of Job Browser Pro, follow these steps.
- Close (exit from) Job Browser Pro if it is currently running.
- From the Windows desktop, click the Start button on the Windows Task Bar, then click, Settings, Control Panel.
- Double click the Add/Remove icon.
- Select (highlight) "Job Browser Pro" on the list of installed programs.
- Click the Add/Remove button.
- Confirm that you want to remove this version.
- Unless you are using WordPerfect, Paradox, Lotus, or any of Corel's Office products, you can probably safely remove "Unused Shared Components". If you are not sure or are uncomfortable removing those shared components, then do not remove them.
- Once finished, you can proceed with the installation of Job Browser Pro, Version 1.2.
APPEARANCE
Symptom: The Job Browser Pro main menu images seem odd or unclear. The main menu is too big to fit on the desktop. The right side of the main menu does not show on the screen. The bottom buttons cannot be clicked.
Solution: Change the video display resolution and font size. The display must be set for at least 800 x 600 resolution, more than 256 colors, and small fonts. Here are the steps:
- On the Windows task bar, click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
- Double click Display.
- Click the Settings tab of Display properties
- Slide the "Screen Area" control to show at least 800 x 600 resolution.
- Choose more than 256 colors. See NOTE below for older computers.
- Select Small Fonts (Under Windows 98, click the Advanced Button, then select Small Fonts).
- Click OK to save these new settings.
NOTE: Older computers may not be able to display more than 256 colors at 800 x 600 resolution due to limitations in the display adapter. The only cure is to upgrade the video display adapter (hardware) if possible. The lack of photo quality images on the main menu has no impact on the operation of the Job Browser Pro program. The black and white images will likely display just fine in other parts of the program.
TIPS:
Job Browser Pro is very easy to use. Buttons are carefully placed and clearly labelled. The only item you might overlook is Help.
- Get Help. Nearly every screen has a button called HELP. Click it or hold down the ALT key then press the H key (ALT + H) to pop up an extensive help file. The help file itself has many buttons that will likely address your particular needs for retrieving occupational information.
- Use the help file as a tutorial. There are many different suggestions that will show you how to use the product for your typical career guidance and vocational exploration needs.
- Use the Windows Shortcut
keys. If you see a button with a single character underlined, hold the
ALT key down, then press the key with that underlined letter. It
works just as if you had used the mouse to click that button.
For the most part, you should be able to drive Job Browser Pro without using the mouse at all. This feature was added to accommodate users with visual impairments, but it works just great as a tool for everyone! - Print a Detailed Job Specialty Window. Close the detail window (such as the Aptitudes window). Click Get Report. Choose the details you want to print. Then click Show Reports, Print.
- Let your clients use Job Browser too. They can learn about the occupations you suggest based on your assessment of their skills, interests, and abilities.
- Self-Directed Career
Exploration. Make up a form consisting of multiple columns. Jot down a list
of only DOT codes for clients to look up. Have the client write in each title
on the form and rate their level of interest in each occupation. This way, you
will know that they looked up each title and evaluated it for a fit for
themselves.
Click here for a sample form.
Version 1.2 - Known Issues
Job Browser Pro Version 1.2 is a very solid and reliable release. It has a few known "features" that will be addressed in the next release. If you find bugs other than those listed below, submit your comments, suggestions, or bug report using the suggestions form.
- List of selected titles does not show the last title in the window.
- SkillTRAN logo on each printed page is too much. Print only on first.
- Only one copy of Job Browser Pro can run on a single computer. Do not start a second instance of Job Browser.
- Print button needed on each Detailed Job Specialty pop-up window.
- Maximize or resize of the screen is not permitted.