How can I upgrade an
old version of my Simple software to the latest version?
Just click here...
On which platforms can
I run M-C-M Simple?
M-C-M Simple is a truly
cross-platform software. That means you can run it on any platform you
want (as long as it can read Java - i.e. Netscape 3.0, MS Internet Explorer
3.0, HotJava, etc.) and update it from any platform with a text editor (for FTP updating) or
any platform that recognizes "html forms" (everything since Netscape 1.1) (for cgi updating).
Can I place an image within my M-C-M applet so that viewers with browers that don't support Java
can still see something?
To insert a static image: <applet code="ups_p.class"
To insert a text: <applet code="ups_p.class"
Basically, whatever you choose to place between the applet-tag and the
closing-applet-tag (as in the examples above) will show on browsers that don't support
Java.
Yes, you can!
Just make sure you insert the image/test tag in the right way:
width="500" height="20">
<img src="fox.gif">
</applet>
width="500" height="20">
If your browser supported Java,
you would see M-C-M moving headlines here...
</applet>
What are the system requirements
for M-C-M Simple?
There aren't too many requirements.
We recommend that you have the following: 8 MB RAM, Internet access via
modem (SLIP/PPP), ISDN, or high-speed link.
What are the "up" files?
"up" files are
Simple filenames that begin with the letters "up". This indicates
that these are the files to be uploaded to your Webserver.
I downloaded your software,
but there was no .exe file for setting up the program. Is there some mistake?
No, there's no mistake.
Our program has no .exe file because it is (originally) a server-based
software and because it was designed for NC's (yes, Network Computers)
and the thin PC market. To install the software (on any computer), just
follow the instructions at readme.html
How can I customize my M-C-M Tag (i.e. choose height, width, cycles, etc.)?
The easiest way to design and customize your tag is to take advantage of the M-C-M Tag Wizard(http://www.mcmtech.com/support/wiz01.html) on our Website. All you need to do is answer a short questionnaire and the Wizard will generate your tag for you with the parameters updated according to your preferences. Alternatively, you can update the parameters manually by following the instructions in your readme file.
Do I have to use all
of the parameters? Can I skip some or write them in a different order?
You can write the parameters
in any order you choose and you do not have to use all of them.
How can I register for
technical support?
Please visit http://www.mcmtech.com/gasolineplease.html.
Fill out the form and submit it to us (this is VERY important!) to let
us know that you've successfully installed the software.
Will users see my new
messages when I update them?
Yes, when you update and
post your new messages they will be immediately updated, in real-time (of course the frequency with which your messages are updated is dependent on the "CyclesTillRead" value you set for your software).
This means that users won't have to do anything (such as click on the UPDATE/REFRESH
button of the browser) to see your updated messages. It's unique!
How can I make my M-C-M more secure?
The best way to secure your
software is to have the "upsrd.html" file (the update form - for Simpson
and Simpson Plus only) password-protected and/or to move it to a different,
'hidden' directory or rename it. The "upsrd.html" file has sensitive information
about your site in it. We strongly advise you to protect it in order to prevent strangers
from accessing it and changing your messages.
How can I edit Simple
from my Windows-based computer?
Easy! You can edit Simple
directly from you computer using your Web browser. You do not need an HTML
editor. 1) Extract all files into one directory. 2) Run Netscape/IE 3) Open
the file source (In Netscape/IE, choose "File | Open"
- open the *.html file). 4) Make the necessary changes directly from the
source.
What is the patch update
facility?
Please visit: http://www.mcmtech.com/getit.html
for updates and patches.
I uploaded the files,
as instructed, but the header/messages don't work - no message appears.
What should I do?
In Netscape, open the Java
console ("Options | Java Console",) or in IE open JAVALOG File, and check to see if there is a message that says that the "input file" (e.g. upsin.mcm") was not
found. If there is, then you need to create such a file. This can be done
by going to the html file which has the "Update Messages Form"
in it and filling in a message or two and clicking on the "Update It"
button. If you do not get the "Saved Messages Successfully" message
after having done so, then your problem is probably in the installation
of your *.pl file. In this case, please contact your Webmasters and instruct
them to check it out for you on the server.
When I click on "Update
It" nothing happens...
Make sure that the path
for upsrd.html (for Simpson) (for Simpson Plus, ups_prd.html and for Lite, upltrd.html) is correct
in all three places.
When I click on "Update
It", I get a "server error"...
There are several possible
problems:
You probably haven't read the readme.html. Please visit the following Web page, fill out the form, and we will immediately send you a 'fuel injection' that will have your software running again: http://www.mcmtech.com/support/gasolineplease.html |
I noticed that since
installing M-C-M Simple my server registers a dramatic increase in traffic/downloading
from my site...
Great! M-C-M Simple software
is known for attracting more visitors to Websites! However, just to be
sure that's the only reason, check your Simple tag. The second line asks
you after how many cycles you want the messages to be updated. If you have
chosen "1", the software will check your server and re-download your headlines
after each cycle, i.e. every time the header runs-through all of your headlines.
This may be the reason for the increase in the number of bytes of traffic
on your site. If you would like to limit the traffic, and/or if you only
plan to update your headlines once or even several times a day, you can
program Simple to check for updates after 5, or 100, or 1,000 (or whatever)
cycles. This should solve the problem for you.
I've just updated my Simpson Plus messages. How come the messages don't appear immediately on my URL page?
When you update your messages, Simpson Plus must download the new information from your server. It does this in a particular order, with the headlines being the last thing downloaded. Downloading occurs as follows: 1) Browser makes room for *.class files (a gray rectangular area appears on your screen); 2) First *.class file downloaded and run; 3) "Initial Text" string (i.e. Headlines Loading...) appears; 4) Images (if included) downloaded; 5) *in.* file downloaded and headline messages start running. This whole process should take about 10-15 seconds.
How can I keep up with
news about M-C-M Simple?
Bookmark our site and visit
for frequent updates and developments: http://www.mcmtech.com/
To sign-up for our mailing list, e-mail us and type: "subscribe M-C-M"
at the subject line.
I love your headers.
How else can I make my home page look attractive and make it work for me?
The Simple family is strictly
devoted to messaging headers and this is SNG's specialty. However, there
are a lot of good html editors and software out there. Try http://www.yahoo.com/Computers_and_Internet/Software/Reviews/Individual/Internet/Web_Authoring_Tools/HTML_Editors/