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Version 1.0 Overview The MI CNMP DLL Template is a custom template that can be used in conjunction with MMP to produce reports for use in Michigan. This template takes advantage of the new “DLL” feature recently added to MMP. The template is packaged in an installer that is designed to prompt the user for the location of the MMP custom folder and then copy/register files there. This document will guide the user through the installation and removal process for the MI CNMP DLL Template. Prerequisites Before installing the template users must install MMP and Microsoft Word. Now would be a good time to uninstall any old versions, duplicates etc. It is highly recommended that you only have one version of MMP on your machine. Check both your program files directory and also go to add/remove programs in your control panel. Then, download the newest version of MMP. Your farm data files will not be lost in this process. MMP can be downloaded from the following web site: Go to http://www.agry.purdue.edu/mmp/ 1

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Version 1.0

OverviewThe MI CNMP DLL Template is a custom template that can be used in conjunction with MMP to produce reports for use in Michigan. This template takes advantage of the new “DLL” feature recently added to MMP. The template is packaged in an installer that is designed to prompt the user for the location of the MMP custom folder and then copy/register files there.

This document will guide the user through the installation and removal process for the MI CNMP DLL Template.

PrerequisitesBefore installing the template users must install MMP and Microsoft Word.

Now would be a good time to uninstall any old versions, duplicates etc. It is highly recommended that you only have one version of MMP on your machine. Check both your program files directory and also go to add/remove programs in your control panel. Then, download the newest version of MMP. Your farm data files will not be lost in this process.

MMP can be downloaded from the following web site:

Go to http://www.agry.purdue.edu/mmp/

MMPThe template has been tested with MMP 0.301 and 0.31, but it is expected that any version 0.3 or higher should be compatible. When installing MMP please make note of where your custom folder is, as you will need to specify this during the template installation. Below is a typical example of the custom folder location.

C:\Program Files\MMP 0.31\Custom

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Microsoft WordThe template has been tested with Microsoft Word 2007 and 2010. Access database is no longer needed to generate the MI CNMP report.

Installation This section will guide the user through setting up the new DLL template.

Download the InstallerThe latest installer can be downloaded from the following web-page:

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/resources/michigan_cnmp_dll_template/

Select the installation guide for step by step directions.

Start Installation

You may see a message that the template is not from a verified source. Continue to run the program.

After downloading the installer you can double click it to begin installation. (Some web browsers may let you click RUN to execute the file immediately, this is OK too) The file should look something like the following:

Windows 7

Windows XP

Security WarningIf while running the installer you see a security message like below please click run to continue.

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Microsoft .NET 4.0If you see a message like the following, this means you need to install Microsoft .NET 4.0. Click the Yes button and wait for your browser to open up the Microsoft download page.

On the web-page that opened up after you clicked yes, click the download button and run the Microsoft installer.

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After installing Microsoft .NET 4.0 you will need to restart the DLL Template installer.

InstallationThe first screen of the installer looks like the following, please click next to continue.

The second screen of the installer is very important. You MUST specify the custom folder in your MMP installation. The screen will start with the following default, which will not work.

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Click the Browse button and find the Custom folder located inside your MMP installation. After selecting the custom folder, click OK.

Now the MMP Custom folder should show up in the installer window. Please make sure that the folder listed on this screen is in fact where your MMP custom folder is found. After verifying the directory, please click next.

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On the third screen just click next again to finish the installation.

If you see a security prompt, just click OK to continue. After the installer is complete you should see a success message. Click close to exit the installer. .

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Page 8: D… · Web viewOn the web-page that opened up after you clicked yes, click the download button and run the Microsoft installer. After installing Microsoft .NET 4.0 you will need

Running the DLL TemplateIn the MMP Custom Tools screen you can select the DLL template. Please note that the new template has the word “(DLL)” in it.

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After clicking Run, you will see the following screen. Please note that the Document name should have DLL in it.

Click OK to generate your report.

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UninstallationThis section will guide the user through the removal of the DLL template.

NotesThe DLL template should be uninstalled before removing/upgrading your version of MMP.

It is important that the DLL template be uninstalled using the Control Panel. Manually deleting or moving the DLL template files may cause issues.

UninstallationPlease open the Control Panel, found on your Start menu. Depending on your version of Windows, you will want to open one of the following:

For Windows XP you will want to launch “Add or Remove Programs”.

For Windows 7 you will want to launch “Uninstall a program”

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On the programs page scroll and find the MI CNMP DLL Template entry.

Windows XP, select this entry and click Remove.

Windows 7, select this entry and choose uninstall.

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Confirm the prompt asking if you are sure you want to uninstall. The MI CNMP DLL Template entry will be removed from the list.

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