Master Planner 4 - Downloads

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Master Planner 4

Installs the Demo (unregistered), Standard (single-user) or Network (multi-user) version (registration key needed for Standard and Network versions)

Full setup program, including online help and sample files. Self-installing executable. Runs initially as the demo (unregistered) version, which has some functions disabled. Email us for a temporary registration key for evaluation. Purchasers will be given a permanent registration key.

Upgrading from Version 3? Please read the upgrade tips below before installing Version 4.

Installing the Network version? Please read the notes here before installing. Also note you will need a registration key for the Master Planner 4 Network version before you can run the program on the server.

2 Mb, installing to 5Mb

Version 4.0.0.83 (August 2009)

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Manual for Master Planner 4

175 pages in pdf format (requires Adobe). Contains the complete online help, plus screenshots of every part of the program and a full index.

 1.3 Mb

Version Sep 2006

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Getting started guide for Master Planner 4 Standard version

A 12-page guide in pdf format (requires Adobe). Contains installation instructions, tips on finding your way around the program, a guide to creating your first planner and brief summaries of all the important functions.

172 kb

Version Aug 2005

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User guide for Master Planner 4 Network version

A 14-page guide in pdf format (requires Adobe). Contains tips on finding your way around the program, a guide to accessing shared planner files and brief summaries of all the important functions.

 179 kb

Version Aug 2005

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Network administrator guide for Master Planner 4 Network version

A 30-page guide in pdf format (requires Adobe). Contains detailed network installation instructions and full information on file management, problem solving, maintenance and automated upgrades.

 285 kb

Version Aug 2005

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Still available - Master Planner 3

Version 3.2 is still available for download, for registered users wishing to reinstall or upgrade to the latest version. Includes online help, sample files and all required runtime files. Network version users please click here for full details on upgrading.

 2.8 Mb, installing to 6 Mb

Version 3.02.015 (Dec 2004)

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Still available - manual for Master Planner 3

62 pages in pdf format (requires Adobe). Full details of all functions, including screenshots and index.

 1 Mb

Version Aug 2003

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Still available - QuickGuide for Master Planner 3

A 1-page guide in pdf format (requires Adobe). A key to the most essential functions and keyboard shortcuts.

 41 kb

Version Aug 2003

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Upgrading from Version 3 to Version 4 - please read this first:

We hope you will enjoy a smooth transition from version 3 to 4, but to minimise any problems, please follow these simple steps:

  1. Take secure backups of all your Master Planner files, which may include planner data files (.mpf), saved toolbar files (.tlb) and your personal settings (mastplan.ini in your Windows system directory). Keep the backups in a secure location (removeable media, or a special directory on your hard drive, marked as read-only).
  2. Download and install Master Planner 4. By default, this will create a new directory, leaving your version 3 installation intact - it is recommended that you accept the default, which will allow you to revert to version 3 if you wish.
  3. If you have a registration key, you can enter it during installation (but note that Version 3 keys will not work - email us to request a temporary key). This will unlock all the features of Master Planner 4 (Standard version) and allow you to evaluate the program. If you decide to purchase, you will receive a permanent registration key.
  4. IMPORTANT! You can read all your existing planner files in Version 4, but when you save them they will no longer be readable in Version 3. Be sure to keep Version 3 and Version 4 files separate. Version 4 has an option to export in Version 3 format, but this should be used with caution.
  5. Version 4 will continue to use your personal preferences, such as colours and default settings, but they will be saved to the registry, so any changes you make will affect only Version 4.
  6. Please tell us about any problems you encounter. If the program has an unexpected error, a window will pop up allowing you to email us the error log. For any other problems or comments, email us at bugs@ross-software.co.uk. We appreciate all feedback.

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