Updating M/Docs II

M/Docs II has been designed to automatically help users stay current with new and up-to-date forms as well as changes to the software. The availability of updates will be noted on the software page of our website at http://www.millerdavis.com/software-update.aspx; however, we recommend that subscribers use the program's features to keep them informed of updates as they become available.

The application has a built-in reminder features that will check periodically for updates to the application or the forms database. The initial setting for this reminder feature is to check daily when the program is first started. The user will have the option to check for updates or change the frequency of the reminder using this feature.

To change the frequency of the reminder to check for updates from the reminder window:

  1. on the drop-down menu beneath the question, "How often should the application remind you to check for updates?"
  2. Select one of the available options: Never, Daily, Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly or Quarterly.
  3. When you make your selection, the dialog box will display the date the program will next check for updates. You may change that as well to suite your requirements.

To check for updates:

  1. Click on the bar labeled Check for Updates Now and the program will connect to the M/D server to determine if any updates are available.
  2. If an update is available, The application will show the Update Available window with instructions on how to obtain the update and how to install it.

Note: It may be advisable to copy down the instructions since you will have to close the dialog in order to complete the update.

To change the frequency of the reminder to check for updates from the Options window:

  1. Click on the Tools and select Options to display the Application Options window.
  2. Click the drop-down to the right of the heading "Update Reminder Frequency ."
  3. Select one of the options: Never, Daily, Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly or Quarterly.
  4. Change the next update reminder date as needed.
  5. Click Save at the bottom of the screen to save your selection.

To check for updates in between scheduled updates:

  1. From the menu bar, click on Help.
  2. From the drop-down menu, select the option Check for Updates.

The program will either display a message telling you that no updates are available, or will display the Update Available window as shown above.