Q128584: PC WSPlus: Restoring Schedule+ .CAL File Information

Article: Q128584
Product(s): Microsoft Schedule+ for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0
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Last Modified: 12-SEP-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Schedule+ for Windows, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to restore a Schedule+ calendar (.CAL) file by copying it over
an existing Schedule+ calendar file with the same name, the following error will
occur:

  The local copy of your schedule file could not be accessed in the location
  specified in your schdplus.ini file.

You may then be prompted with a Find Local File dialog box to locate the correct
calendar file. If the backup calendar file is selected, the following error will
occur:

  This is not a valid local schedule file. Is it okay to delete it?

If OK is chosen, the calendar file is deleted, and a new empty calendar file with
the same name is created.

CAUSE
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If Schedule+ is started with a calendar (.CAL) file that was copied over an
existing calendar file with the same name in an attempt to restore the contents,
Schedule+ will force you to either delete the calendar file or exit Schedule+.

RESOLUTION
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NOTE: There is an option for Schedule+ to import a .CAL file, but this is for
importing files created by the calendar program included in Microsoft Windows
3.0, 3.1, and 3.11.

Two procedures for importing Schedule+ calendar files are below:

Procedure 1
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This first procedure should be followed if no corruption exists in the CAL
directory of the workgroup postoffice, or in any .CAL file in the CAL
subdirectory of the workgroup postoffice.

To properly restore a calendar file that was not exported to a Schedule (.SCH)
file, follow these steps on the workstation:

1. Exit and sign out of Mail and Schedule+.

2. Exit Windows for Workgroups.

3. Rename the valid Schedule+ .CAL file; for example:

  ren <username>.cal backup.cal

4. Rename the .CAL file with the information you wish to restore; for example,
  to the current .CAL file name:

  ren <oldusername>.cal <username>.cal

5. If the workgroup postoffice is accessed through the Windows network, Start
  Windows for Workgroups without loading the network by typing:

  win /n

  If the workgroup postoffice is accessed through other third party networks, do
  not perform a network login; then start Windows for Workgroups.

6. Start Schedule+. You should receive the following error message:

  Mail could not connect to your Mail server. The Mail server path in your
  MSMAIL.INI file is missing or invalid.

  Click OK.

7. You then receive the message:

  Would you like to work offline?

  Click OK.

8. In the Mail Sign In dialog box, sign in with your current password.

9. You will receive the message:

  Your passwords don't match. Type your schedule file password.

  Enter the password for the .CAL file with the information you wish to add to
  the current .CAL file, and click OK.

  You should now see the contents of the .CAL file you wish to add to the
  current .CAL file.

10. From the File menu, choose Export Appointments...

11. In the Export Appointments dialog box, select Schedule+ for the file format.
  Select All for the Schedule Range. Select the Include Daily Notes option.
  Click OK.

12. You will be prompted with the Export Appointments dialog box. The export
  Schedule file name and location may be changed here, but it will default to
  <username>.SCH in the Windows directory. Click OK.

  The export file will be created.

13. Exit and sign out of Schedule+.

14. Exit Windows for Workgroups.

15. Rename the .CAL file with the information that was exported back to its
  original name; for example:

  ren <username>.cal <oldusername>.cal

16. Rename the current installation's .CAL file, back to its original name; for
  example,

  ren backup.cal <username>.cal

17. If the workgroup postoffice is accessed through the Windows network, Start
  Windows for Workgroups normally, loading the network drivers.

  If the workgroup postoffice is accessed through other third party networks,
  perform a network login; then start Windows for Workgroups.

18. Start Schedule+.

19. Login at the Mail Sign In. Schedule+ should now appear with the current .CAL
  file information displayed.

20. From the File menu, choose Import Appointments...

21. In the file name field, specify <username>.SCH, which is the file you
  exported in step 12.

22. The Import Format dialog should appear. In the Import File From list box,
  select Schedule+ as the import format. Select Add All Appointments. Select
  Ask About Conflicting Appointments. Click OK.

  The information will be imported into the current .CAL file.

23. If there are existing appointments, you will receive the message:

  This appointment will conflict with an existing appointment in your schedule.
  Do you want to add it anyway? <Day of week>, <Month> <Day>,
  <Year>, Time>AM/PM - <Time>AM/PM
  <Appointment Description>

  Click Yes to add the appointment. Click No to discard the appointment and not
  add it.

Procedure 2
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The second procedure should be followed if all of the following conditions
exist:

1. It has been determined that corruption exists in the CAL directory of the
  workgroup postoffice, or in any .CAL file in the CAL subdirectory of the
  workgroup postoffice.

2. You have a calendar file that was not exported to a .SCH file, and want to
  import it.

3. You have already exported and backed up any current information from your
  Schedule file, and reinitialized Mail and Schedule+ by renaming your .INI
  files.

To properly restore a calendar file that was not exported to a Schedule (.SCH)
file, and the above three conditions exist, follow these steps:

1. Exit Mail and Schedule+ on ALL machines.

2. Using a MS-DOS prompt or File Manager, connect to the your WGPO directory.

3. In the CAL subdirectory, delete the entire contents of the CAL subdirectory.
  Do NOT delete the subdirectory itself.

  NOTE: Be absolutely certain the SCHEDULE.KEY file is deleted from the CAL
  subdirectory. By default, the file is marked with a hidden attribute.

4. Disconnect from the WGPO.

5. Copy your backup .CAL file over the new .CAL file (which was recently created
  during Mail and Schedule+ re-initialization) already in the WINDOWS
  directory.

6. Start Windows for Workgroups.

7. Start Schedule+.

8. When you are prompted with the Confirm Password dialog box, enter the
  password for the offline Schedule+ file.

  After the correct password has been entered, you will be prompted for the
  current Mail/Schedule+ password.

  When the correct Mail/Schedule+ password has been entered, Schedule+ will
  start, using the backup Calendar file as your primary calendar file.

9. Import the backed up Mail and Schedule+ information.

MORE INFORMATION
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To correctly and fully backup a Schedule+ calendar file:

1. Log into Schedule+.

2. From the File menu, choose Export Appointments...

3. In the Export Appointments dialog: select Schedule+ for the file format.
  Select All for the Schedule Range. Select the Include Daily Notes option.
  Click OK.

4. You will be prompted with the Export Appointments dialog. The export Schedule
  file name and location may be changed here, but it will default to
  <username>.SCH in the Windows directory. Click OK.

  The export file will be created. Schedule+ may be safely reinitialized.

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