Yes, there are different versions...

Posted By: MT on 2009-03-17
In Reply to: Questions about Meditech platform... - Evelyn

The version that I worked on had access to other reports in the system, which was nice. What I did was type in MS Word then paste into Meditech via Shorthand, just don't tell the company that you're doing that. Otherwise, if I had to type directly into Meditech, I wouldn't have made any money. So, like any platform, there are good and bad aspects to it, but it really depends on which version.

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Questions about Meditech platform... - Evelyn
- Thanks, doesn't sound like something I want to work on. nm - Evelyn
- Yes, there are different versions... - MT
- Horrible platform. There are different - me

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Seems to be the same to me as I've used several versions, too. nm
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Even different versions of Word count the same, so it's not that either. nm
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Does anyone know if the newer versions of Escription sm
are compatible with Woord 2007? The requirements I received some time ago stated that Word 2007 was not compatible. Wondered if they had upgraded yet. TIA

I have older versions saved.

If this poster (or anyone else) needs an earlier version, I have setup files for both 4.15 and 4.02 available. Just shoot off an email.

A lesson I learned a long time ago--always have a backup plan.Whenever I download a new program and after setting it up on my computer, I save the original set-up file in a folder called, amazingly enough, Downloads. Then, when a newer version is released, I also save it (usually with the version number as part of the name) in the same folder. That way, if anything goes wrong with the update, I have the old setup files to fall back on.

The same way you copy/paste in all versions.
Ctrl + C to copy, Ctrl + V to paste.

Those versions don't even come close to how IT V Pro works.
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You aren't working in both versions.
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Does Flashtype work in all Meditech versions?
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Sharing with older versions of Word.
There are some problems with sharing files with older versions of Word. Although there are ways to get around it, it sounds as if it might be a bit annoying. I am thinking about upgrading, and this came up in my research.

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correctly if the oldest version is installed *first*.

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http://jay-freedman.info/

Or you can simply locate your .acl file and back that up. It's easy to find if you add an entry and then do a search for it by the date modified. Just make sure you are searching hidden files and folders.

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What version of Word? That can't be set in newer versions. I had to do a macro --sm
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Here's the link (you'll probably have to copy and paste it):

http://fitaly.com/board/msword/posts/1629.html

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At the very least these are bootleg copies that you're not supposed to have unless you paid for them and that means they're not legit in any way.

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Thanks!

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See link inside for versions of Office that are supported on Vista
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nothing is free! There are 3 versions of varying cost, depending on your level of need.
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