Questions and Answers

Is the unregistered version limited in any way?

Sort of; there are no restrictions on using KevPT, but you cannot customise it, remove deleted records, upgrade from an older version (upgrade is free for registered users of older versions), or change the all of the FileMaker Passwords without the master password which is given when you register. This can pose a security risk since anyone with knowledge of KevPT can open your databases.

How do I enter my master password in the Standalone Edition?

When opening KevPT, hold down the option key and you will be prompted to enter your master password. If you are using Windows, hold down the shift key when opening KevPT.

Sometimes the windows change position. Why?

In the Mac version of KevPT will set the window positions and sizes of all screens to the same position and size as the Login screen when KevPT starts up. If you move a screen while using KevPT, it will return to the older position when you start it next time. To change the position, log out of KevPT, position and size the login screen, and close (or quit) KevPT. If you wish to disable this behaviour, registered users may remove the "AppleScript" command from the Startup script in the settings.fp5 file.

Can I hire you to customise KevPT?

Unfortunately, no. KevPT is a hobby of mine and I work on it in my spare time. I have tried to do customisations for people in the past and discovered that I cannot put in the time to give the level of service that the customer deserves. Because of this, I recommend getting someone with FileMaker Pro knowledge to do the customisation for you.

Why do I need to type two passwords to enter KevPT?

KevPT uses the FileMaker Pro password to control access to the databases. This is to control access to the databases by people who are not on your staff. It also controls whether your individual staff members can permanently delete records, or extract records which they have no permission to see. The username and password you enter at the Login Screen is for your individual users and is used to assign them privileges. If you don't want to make your staff members have to enter two passwords you can have KevPT automatically enter the FileMaker Pro password.

Can I phone you for help with KevPT?

Since I do not keep a regular schedule for KevPT development, I cannot provide telephone support. Please email me at kevtools@kevtools.com. If you have a complex problem that cannot be explained through email, I may recommend that you email me a copy of your KevPT database files.

I tried to customise KevPT myself and have broken some functionality. Can you help?

I will try to help, but since you have customised it, I cannot promise I can fix the problem. Remember to always make a backup whenever you try to customise KevPT.

Can I distribute KevPT on my CD, Web Site, etc.?

You can distribute unmodified copies of KevPT as long as you inform your clients that it is shareware and must be registered to me if they use it. You may not distribute your master password. Also, an email to me (kevtools@kevtools.com) when you begin distributing KevPT would be greatly appreciated.