Specifications

12  Lesson 1 Computer Tutorial 3
TOPIC 1.7
Installing the program and data files
The procedure for installing Sage Accpac ERP CGA 5.6A is described in Topic A.1 of
Appendix A. This version can co-exist with other versions of Accpac. It is designed to avoid
conflict with other versions of Accpac that may be installed on your hard drive either now or
in the future. The various versions of Accpac use their respective data.
Now, go to Appendix A and install the program and data files for this tutorial on your hard
drive. After you have successfully completed the installation, continue with Topic 1.8.
Note:
In CGA course material, computer commands are sometimes shown without any punctuation. For example, File Open is
used to denote the command “Click File, then select Open.” Study the items on the menu bar carefully to ensure that you
are following the commands as required in the various exercises.
TOPIC 1.8
Starting Sage Accpac ERP CGA 5.6A
You can start Sage Accpac ERP CGA 5.6A by selecting the Accpac icon or by using the Start
button on your Windows desktop. The Accpac icon is separated from the program group for
the commercial versions of Accpac, thus ensuring that you start the appropriate version.
Exercise 1.1 takes you through the steps to start Accpac 5.6A.
EXERCISE 1.1
Starting Accpac 5.6A
1. Starting Accpac using the icon
On your Windows desktop, double-click the Accpac 5.6A icon to start the program
(Exhibit 1-3). Proceed to step 2.
EXHIBIT 1-3
Selecting the Accpac 5.6A icon
Starting Accpac using the Start button
From the Windows desktop, click Start, then select Programs. The available
programs and program groups appear. Select Sage Accpac ERP and a submenu
appears (Exhibit 1-4). Click the submenu choice Sage Accpac CGA Version and the
program starts. Proceed to step 2.