FAQ

Why can't I minimize, maximize, or rotate the display on my Tungsten T3?

In order to take advantage of these capabilities, you must be running Lesson Plan version 3.0 or later, and install two additional .prc files. For details, please see our T3 Compatibility page.

When I run the PC version of Lesson Plan Desktop, I get the following error: "Automation Error:  The object invoked has disconnected from its clients." Why am I getting this and what can I do about it?
This error is caused by a compatibility problem. It usually happens on PCs that are running Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2000. Tapperware has been developing a workaround for this problem. If you get this error, please send an email to support@tapperware.com and we'll help you to resolve this issue.

The PC desktop application says that I don't have any databases, but I'm sure I do.  What's the problem?
As described in the Readme.txt file, before you can use the desktop application to edit your lesson plans, you must:

The first time you run Lesson Plan Desktop, it will automatically install the Lesson Plan Conduit. If you ever need to do so, you can also install the conduit manually by running LPConduitInstall.exe, which should be in the "C:\Program Files\Lesson Plan Desktop" directory.

I've created a new database on my handheld and done a HotSync, but it doesn't appear in the PC desktop application. Why not?
Before a database will appear in the drop-down list of databases, you must complete the 4 setup steps for the database (as described in the users manual) on your handheld.

Sometimes I make changes to my lesson plan entries in the PC desktop application but they don't seem to get copied to the handheld. Why not?
When you want to make changes on the desktop, follow this procedure:

  1. Get your data synchronized before you start making changes by doing a HotSync
  2. Make your changes using the PC desktop application
  3. Exit the PC desktop application
  4. HotSync again to make sure your changes are immediately synchronized to your handheld
Do not open Lesson Plan on your handheld in between the two HotSyncs in steps 1 and 4 above.

Can I synchronize my data to multiple desktop computers?
PC Users: No. You should synchronize your data to only one desktop PC. If you HotSync to multiple PCs, install the Lesson Plan Conduit on only one of them (or set the conduit on all but one of them to "Do Nothing").

Macintosh Users: Yes. Since the Macintosh version does not provide synchronization, you can use the desktop application to view or print lesson plan entries on multiple Macintosh computers.

I've deleted a database on my handheld but it still appears in the PC desktop application. How can I get rid of it?
To delete a database in the PC desktop application, you must delete its three backup text files. If the database's name is, for example, My Lesson Plans, search your computer for the following files:

Once you delete these three files, the database will no longer appear in the desktop application.

If you did not find an answer to your question here, please try the General FAQ.