FSPC for MS-DOS Release 2.0 to 2.1 Free System Upgrade
A no-cost upgrade to FSPC for MS-DOS Release 2.0 is now available.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE CURRENTLY USING FSPC RELEASE 2.0 PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS UPGRADE. If you are still using FSPC Release 1.X ( 1.0, 1.1 or 1.2), you must upgrade to FSPC for MS-DOS Release 2.0 before installing the Release 2.1 upgrade. You can determine what release of FSPC you are currently using by looking at the FSPC Main Menu Screen. In the center of the screen you should see "FSPC V 2.0". All FSPC Release 1.X users were mailed FSPC 2.0 upgrade disks in the fall of 1996. If you did not receive this upgrade or have misplaced your disk, click below to download the FSPC 2.0 upgrade program and installation instructions. Click Here to Go to FSPC for MS-DOS File Library and download the FSPC for MS-DOS Release 1.X to 2.0 Upgrade. 
Also please note, you must be using FSPC for MS-DOS Release 2.0 or 2.1 in order to take advantage of the FSPC for MS-DOS to FSPC for Windows file conversion feature.  This feature will convert your existing FSPC files to FSPC for Windows format when that system is available.

FSPC for PC Release 2.1 Includes the following changes:

  1. Full Support for Epson Stylus Inkjet Printers, including membership card and label printing.
  2. Addition of a new , initialization batch program that should greatly reduce or eliminate "Not A Database File" and "Index Does Not Match Database File" errors.
  3. Automatic setting of the MODE LPT1:,,P command each time you startup FSPC. This should eliminate "A System Error Has Occurred" errors when printing.
  4. Elimination of the PKZIP error messages "(W02) Warning Can't Open FOXUSER.DBF & FOXUSER.FPT" upon backing up your data.
  5. Selecting the Member Group "Withdrawn" will now present the correct results, i.e., all members with a membership type code of WITHDRAWN.
  6. Correction of the "Error in Label Field Definition Error" when attempting to print membership cards and one or more member records is present with a "blank" billing frequency code on the Member's General Screen
  7. The Member Payment Register Report (detail of Member Payments by Batch), as it existed under Release 1.X, has been restored to version 2.1. This report will list, in detail, all payments received by batch number(s) supplied in the Member Payment Batch query. It will appear as a unique menu choice under the Report/Treasurer Reports pull down and can be used to provide detail support to the Funds Transfer Report or provide payment documentation for audits.
  8. All member Age fields will continuously recalculate and reflect the member's correct attained age.
  9. The query operator "IS NOT BLANK" has been added to the Create/Modify a Query Screen. This will provide additional flexibility when preparing custom queries and reports.
  10. The ability to "delete" a transaction under council transactions has been added. When you choose to "VOID" a council transaction, you will be provided with the option to delete the transaction in its entirety.
  11. The voucher journal report has been corrected. Previously amounts over $9,999.99 would display as $*,***.**. The correct numeric amount will now appear.

FSPC 2.1 - FOR NEW ORDERS ONLY - RELEASE 2.1 - NEW INSTALLATIONS:
The Council Roster Download, provided for new installations only, will now include the 2nd and 3rd degree dates, if present in your council's members records. In addition, the membership Class and Type Codes abbreviations will correctly appear on the member browse screen following a new installation.

How to Receive FSPC Release 2.1 Upgrade:

Please Read All Three Options Before Proceeding

1. Click Here to Go to FSPC for MS-DOS File Library and download the FSPC for MS-DOS Release 2.1 Upgrade. Installation instructions are included below.  Please print this page for reference before you attempt installation.   

2. You may request an upgrade disk by contacting FSPC Support, in writing, by mail or fax. No Phone Requests can be honored. Please allow a minimum of two to three weeks for delivery.  Please include your full name and address, council number and what version of FSPC (Standard or Extended Memory) you are using with your request. Remember you must be currently operating under FSPC Release 2.0 before installing the upgrade.

3. You may choose not to download or receive the Release 2.1 upgrade. If you are satisfied with FSPC Release 2.0 performance and are not experiencing any technical problems or if you do not immediately need the changes available under Release 2.1 or if you have worked around the problems, you need do nothing. Solutions to most FSPC 2.0 problems are available at FSPC for MS-DOS Reported Problems and Solutions Page and will be incorporated into the FSPC for Windows/95 System.  Please Note: While Release 2.1 has been tested, it may contain some new bugs or problems.  Consequently, it is recommended that you install Release 2.1 only if the new or corrected functionality is required. If necessary, you can restore you system back to Release 2.0 by downloading the Release 2.0 FSPC.EXE file for the appropriate version you are using (Standard or Expanded Memory).  This file is located in the FSPC File Download Library.

Both FSPC Release 2.0 and 2.1 will be fully upgradeable to FSPC for Windows/95, when available .

FSPC Release 2.01 - Installation Instructions:

**BACKUP YOUR FSPC FILES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE UPGRADE**

  1. Using the Backup Utility under Tools, insert a new floppy disk in your A: or B: disk drive and backup your current files.  If you are having trouble using the Backup utility under FSPC use the backup function under DOS, Windows/95 or other system to backup your FSPC2 directory. 

  2. Download the appropriate version of the upgrade directly to your FSPC2 directory.  (FSPCS201.ZIP for standard memory installations or FSPCE201.ZIP for expanded memory installations).   If you are operating in a Windows environment, exit or start MS-DOS.  Change your directory to the FSPC2 directory.  At the FSPC2> DOS prompt type PKUNZIP FSPCS201.ZIP (standard memory) or PKUNZIP FSPCE201.ZIP (expanded memory) depending on whether you are using the standard or expanded memory version.  This process will unzip the program FSPC201.EXE.  Enter FSPC201 and press enter.  PKUNZIP will ask if you wish to overwrite FSPC.EXE.  Enter Y for yes.  After all files have been unzipped, enter FSPC and the system will go through a system upgrade and start FSPC 2.01.   If you experience any problems using FSPC 2.1 you may choose one of two options to restore your system to FSPC 2.0. 

    1. You may download the FSPC2E.ZIP (expanded memory) or FSPC2S.ZIP (standard memory) file from the File Download Library to your FSPC2 directory.  Type PKUNZIP FSPC2E.ZIP or PKUNZIP FSPC2S.ZIP (depending on memory version used). PKUNZIP will ask if you wish to overwrite FSPC.EXE. Enter Y for yes.   After the file has been unzipped, enter FSPC to start FSPC Release.2.0.

    2. Your other option is to delete all files from your FSPC2 directory and then using your FSPC 2.0 upgrade/installation disk, select option 3 from the installation menu (Full System Install) and reinstall version 2.0.   Using your FSPC backup, restore your data files and you have restored your system to FSPC version 2.0.