| Q. |
How do I download the CPL
programs on these pages? |
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To save a CPL from this web site:
Netscape users: hold down your Shift key while you click on the highlighted
name of your desired CPL program.
Microsoft Internet Explorer users: right-click on the highlighted name of
your desired CPL program, and select "Save Target As".
Your browser will prompt you to save the file to a directory somewhere on
your PC's hard drive. It is recommended that you save the file to a separate
subdirectory for CPL programs. You don't have to, but it will be easier to
find your CPL files if they are in one place. You can create a separate CPL
directory through Windows Explorer's. Select File/ New / Folder to create a
CPL Folder. |
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| Q. |
What does it mean if files end
with the extension ZIP? |
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This means we have "zipped" or
compressed the file so they are smaller and faster for you to download. They
have been compressed with the PKZip or WinZip utilities, and will need to be
"unzipped" before you can use them. To get the WinZip plug-in,
click here . |
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| Q. |
When I click on the CPL program,
instead of downloading, I see program script.
What should I do? |
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To initiate a download from Netscape,
it is necessary to hold down the Shift key when clicking on the file name.
To initiate a download from Microsoft Internet Explorer, right-click the
file name, then select "Save Target As" to save the file. |
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| Q. |
How do I run a CPL program?
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From Concordance's File menu, select
Begin Program. Select the program you wish to run (e.g. Windepo.CPL) then
click OK. The program will launch. Most CPLs will display a menu from which
you can pick one of several options. |
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| Q. |
Are there instructions for
individual CPLs? |
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Instructions are usually found at the
top of the program script, in a section called "the tombstone." To view
them, use Concordance's built-in editor by selecting Edit Program from the
File menu. You may also open the CPL file with any text editor, such as
Windows Notepad or MS-Word. Whichever program you use, be careful not to
save any changes – unless of course you are deliberately trying to alter the
program. |
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| Q. |
How do I stop a CPL program that
is already running? |
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If, for whatever reason, you'd like to
stop a CPL program in progress, just click the "X" in the upper right-hand
corner of the Concordance window. You will be prompted with a message that
says "Stop Program? Are you sure?" Then just click OK. The CPL program will
be stopped, and you will be returned to Concordance. If you end up in the
CPL Editor, just close the Editor window. |
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| Q. |
What's the difference between CPL
vs. CPT files? |
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CPL files are the actual text script of
the program. The first time you run a CPL program, a binary executable CPT
file is created with the same name. For example, running APPFIELD.CPL for
the first time will create a APPFIELD.CPT file. You may see the files listed
side by side when you start a program by using the File/Begin Program menu
selection. The file with the latest date always executes, it doesn't matter
which one you pick to run. NOTE: CPLs will not work on a network drive if
the user lacks "Create" rights -- this is because the CPT cannot be created.
If you suspect this is the case, please consult your System Administrator. |
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| Q. |
What if I need a custom CPL?
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Lexis Nexis/Concordance technical
support can be reached by phone at 310/471-3414, or by e-mail at
concordancesupport@lexisnexis.com. Programmers regularly write custom CPL
solutions, sometimes from scratch, sometimes by modifying existing programs.
If you think you need to have a custom program written, give us a call to
discuss it. Chances are you don't – Concordance has been around for years,
and we've probably already written a solution for someone else in your
situation. Most existing CPL programs are free of charge. Scheduling demands
do not always permit us to undertake every project. In these cases we do our
best to refer you to qualified independent programmers. |
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| Q. |
How do I modify a CPL? |
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Most CPL’s do not require modification.
All CPL’s are modified via File | Edit Program. If a CPL needs to be
modified you can refer to the CPL List or view our website under CPL Library
for specific information. |
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| Q. |
How many CPL programs have been
written? |
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Lexis Nexis/Concordance programming
staff is constantly creating new CPLs in response to special programming
requests by users; thus, any list of programs we provide soon becomes
outdated. Also, we're not able to keep track of all the CPLs written by
consultants and in-house programmers to ascertain a total number. |
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| Q. |
How do I add CPL Programs as menu
items in Concordance? |
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CPL programs can be added as menu items
in Concordance by selecting File / Administration / Added menu items. You
can add the CPL program by database, by user, or for all users. |
