How to DownLoad Files :

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ALWAYS TAKE A BACKUP OF THE FULL BusWise system before doing upgrades.

Upgrades can be applied directly to your computer. They do not need to be downloaded and then run as a separate exercise. Please see the update instructions below.

The Files :

Click on the -Downloads- Menu on the Home Page. Then Click on the version required from the list on the drop-down menu. Choose a FULL VERSION to get a complete demo. system. The files that are listed here are files required to install, set-up and run the system or to UPDATE the Programs. You can clear the demo data to load all of your own data if you wish to do so. We would suggest that the demo data is used to familiarise yourself with the processes involved. There are at least four files located under this heading. - How To DownLoad- (this file ) is not a downloadable file.

Full System

Is the latest fully operational version of INCLUDING a complete version of the WAMP server software and SAMPLE DATA. If a user site already has Apache, MySQL and PHP operational on their server then only the Upgrade File is required. Contact support@buswise.net for more information.
This file is fairly big, just over 80 MB, so it will take a little while to load down and it is probably a little brave to load it down if you only have a dialup connection to the internet. Contact support@buswise.net and we will post a CD at no cost to you.

Update mmvnnn Files = Update BusWise Application Code (programs) :

are self-extracting files which contain all of the latest programs. The size of this download is normally about 2-3MB. mm is the major release number and nnn is the Version number as 09v043 in May 2011.
BEFORE TAKING ANY ACTION WITH AN UPDATE or a FIX ENSURE THAT YOU TAKE A BACKUP COPY OF THE COMPLETE C:\wamp\ directory to your disk, a CD (or DVD or tape) as a precaution. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT because no matter how much care is taken it is possible for upgrade files to get corrupted over the internet or while downloading.
The Update file is all that is required to update any System to the latest version with the latest enhancements. Should you wish to know the details of what any update contains please see DownLoads / BugStatus or Technical / BugList.
It is essential to update the last VERSION of a release before a MAJOR RELEASE CHANGE.

When the appropriate download file is selected from the menu a window similar to



will open. Select - Run - to apply the updates directly to your own computer system.
The following Security warning should then appear



Please select - Run - to proceed.
The following BusWise Extraction screen will then be displayed



Please click on - Install - and the file will download into C:\wamp\www\BusWise without overwriting your registered encryption file or making any changes to your REGISTRATION KEY. Thank you for keeping your BusWise system current.
Impala / BusWise.

The bwrrvnnn.exe File = FULL BusWise System with WampServer :


When the download is completed double-click on the BWrrVnnn.exe file and a pop-up screen similar to

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will be displayed for the Extraction showing the name of the chosen folder at the bottom. The folder will normally be C:\bwtemp\. You may change this if you wish to do so Click on - Install -. This will create a folder called CD. The files in this folder are all the files needed to install and run the installation. The ReadMe.txt file in this CD folder has all the latest information about installing and starting up . Please read the file thoroughly at least once before starting the rest of the install process. This will avoid any unexpected surprises. Take care when doing the install because what is in fact being installed is a complete web server (WAMP) as well as the application code (programs) AND sample data.

BTA-Extensions

incorporates a comprehensive STUDENT MANAGEMENT MODULE for printing of School Bus Passes and managing other mail-outs (such as Behaviour Issues etc..). Student Passes may also require the completion of Council or State Travel Application forms. In Queensland, Australia this is the BTA form controlled by DTMR. The module to enable the capture of these BTA forms is provided by the BTA-Extensions. The module provides any additional requirements which are not already included in the STUDENT MODULE and Students are assigned to the BTA form. 08v034 must be installed before the BTA-Extensions will operate correctly. When the BTA menu is selected for the first time the necessary Tables will be created automatically.
It is NOT necessary to apply the BTA-Extensions if the BTA facilities are not required. Extensions for other Government interfaces will be developed as they are identified.

Adobe © Read PDFs

is an older version of the Adobe Acrobat software which enables one to read files with a .PDF extension. Most people have a later version of this program already installed so this program will probably never be required. .PDF stands for Packed Data Format files and a number of files in are of this type.
There is a special program included with the distribution CD which allows you to create .PDF files instead of printing them. This provides an excellent way of storing printouts for repeated display rather than using paper. This program will then read the .PDF files created.

How to use the extra utilities


These files are located in the CD folder. Or can be downloaded by selecting -Adobe- and/or the -3rd Part Utils- listed in the DownLoads drop down menu.

acrobat_rp505enu.exe

should only be installed if you do not already have a copy of Adobe © Acrobat or Adobe © Reader installed on your system. This is an older version of the software which we provide because it is less complicated to install and to use than most of the later versions. We do however believe that this version is no longer supported by Adobe.

CommandBurner.zip

Command burner is an excellent utility for creating CDs or DVDs. It is ideal for creating copies of the complete c:\wamp\ folder which is positively the best way to backup . This keeps the complete system together as an entity. It can be done while the system is operational but this is not really recommended because you do not have a precise back-up point on record. It is best to take a FULL SYSTEM BACKUP at some regular fixed time. The system will fit on a CD (720MB) for even larger organisations so a daily backup first thing each morning would probably be ideal

PDFCreator-0_9_0_AFPLGhostscript.exe

is very useful for saving reports. This utility enables an office to become as close as possible to a paperless office. Once installed it appears in the Windows list of printers as if it is another printer. Which in fact it is! Except that the output from the .PDF creator can be saved to a folder on your disk and printed at any time you need to do so. This avoids the need for paper files (filing cabinets) or keeping many paper records. You just need to keep your .PDF files in a defined directory ( so that they can easily be found again ) and ENSURE THAT THESE DIRECTORIES ARE RECORDED in your back-up policies and procedures.

AVERY DesignPro 5.EXE ©

this program is used to create labels for printing on most printers for most label types. The full set of Avery labels are certainly included. The program is from the Avery website (with thanks) and is provided with BusWise to facilitate the printing of Student passes in the STUDENT MODULE. More information is provided in the HELP for the Student Module.

Please advise BusWise of any problems or concerns - we appreciate all input.
Use the Contact page -OR- email : support@buswise.net. Thank you.