| Question | Answer |
| Can the Project-Viewer be connected to an existing JRE? | If you already use a Java Runtime Version 5.1.x the Viewer can be connected. For details see Technical Note. Java 6 is not supported. |
| What is the initial configuration password? | The inital configuration password is "Apv1!" (without quotation marks). |
| Do I have to perform an installation of Afinion Project-Viewer? | No, an installation is not mandatory. It is sufficient to extract the files to your program folder. In the style of other programmes we have now created an installation file (.msi). This will guide you through the setup parameters like language and startup options. |
| Do I have to save my projects in a database? | No, you can use the original formats of Microsoft Project (.mpp) or Excel (.xls). However, in order to display all activities of one resource you will need all projects to which this resource is assigned. For this the use of a database is ideal. Time recording as well only makes sense when using a database. |
| How do I start the Afinion Project-Viewer? | Depending on your selections during installation you have the following possibilities:
1. Start > All Programs > Projectviewer and/or
2. Desktop Icon and/or
3. Menu Bar Icon
4. Systray Icon (re-start) |
| Does Afinion Project-Viewer use custom settings for work hours/day? | Yes with the full version when storing your projects in a Microsoft Project (or Access) Database |
| Can I insert my company logo? | Yes, you can insert your logo so that it will automatically be printed on all your plans. |
| Can I define my own startup screen? | Yes, you can use any HTML-page as startup screen. This allows you to directly reference project directories or your Intranet. You can use a page from your Intranet as well. You are absolutely free here. |
| Which languages are supported by the Viewer? | Currently supported languages are: German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Chinese, Letzeburgesch, Swabian, Swiss German. |
| Which filter criteria exist? | There are various possibilities to set filters in the Afinion Project-Viewer. You can select common periods like Today, This Week, This Month or a resource etc. You can select periods using start date and end date fields. If the projects are stored in a database, you can select all activities of one resource. There are even further possibilities. |
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