How do I download the CPL programs on these pages?
To save a CPL from this Web site:

• Netscape users: hold down your Shift key while you click on the highlighted name of your desired CPL program.
• Microsoft Internet Explorer users: right-click on the highlighted name of your desired CPL program, and select "Save Target As".

Your browser will prompt you to save the file to a directory somewhere on your PC's hard drive. It is recommended that you save the file to a separate subdirectory for CPL programs. You don't have to, but it will be easier to find your CPL files if they are in one place. You can create a separate CPL directory through Windows Explorer's. Select File/ New / Folder to create a CPL Folder.

What does it mean if files end with the extension ZIP?
This means we have "zipped" or compressed the file so they are smaller and faster for you to download. They have been compressed with the PKZip or WinZip utilities, and will need to be "unzipped" before you can use them. Get the WinZip plug-in.

When I click on the CPL program, instead of downloading, I see program script. What should I do?
To initiate a download from Netscape, it is necessary to hold down the Shift key when clicking on the file name.
To initiate a download from Microsoft Internet Explorer, right-click the file name, then select "Save Target As" to save the file.

How do I run a CPL program?
From Concordance's File menu, select Begin Program. Select the program you wish to run (e.g. Windepo.CPL) then click OK. The program will launch. Most CPLs will display a menu from which you can pick one of several options.

Are there instructions for individual CPLs?
Instructions are usually found at the top of the program script, in a section called "the tombstone." To view them, use Concordance's built-in editor by selecting Edit Program from the File menu. You may also open the CPL file with any text editor, such as Windows Notepad or MS-Word. Whichever program you use, be careful not to save any changes – unless of course you are deliberately trying to alter the program.

How do I stop a CPL program that is already running?
If, for whatever reason, you'd like to stop a CPL program in progress, just click the "X" in the upper right-hand corner of the Concordance window. You will be prompted with a message that says "Stop Program? Are you sure?" Then just click OK. The CPL program will be stopped, and you will be returned to Concordance. If you end up in the CPL Editor, just close the Editor window.

What's the difference between CPL vs. CPT files?
CPL files are the actual text script of the program. The first time you run a CPL program, a binary executable CPT file is created with the same name. For example, running APPFIELD.CPL for the first time will create a APPFIELD.CPT file. You may see the files listed side by side when you start a program by using the File/Begin Program menu selection. The file with the latest date always executes, it doesn't matter which one you pick to run. NOTE: CPLs will not work on a network drive if the user lacks "Create" rights — this is because the CPT cannot be created. If you suspect this is the case, please consult your System Administrator.

How do I modify a CPL?
Most CPL’s do not require modification. All CPL’s are modified via File | Edit Program. If a CPL needs to be modified you can refer to the CPL List or view our Web site under CPL Library for specific information.

How do I add CPL Programs as menu items in Concordance?
CPL programs can be added as menu items in Concordance by selecting File / Administration / Added menu items. You can add the CPL program by database, by user, or for all users.