2002-2003 Media Catalog Instruction Sheet

Media Catalog 2003 (v5.0)
CD Version

Please read this before running or installing Media Catalog 2003.

Browsers

Media Catalog 2003 was written in HTML and Javascript and should work in Internet Explorer (3.0+) and Netscape Navigator (2.0+), plus some additional browsers. It was tested in Microsoft Internet Explorer (5.5) and Netscape Navigator (6.1). This disk should work for PC and Mac users. It also requires Windows 3.x, or Windows95/98/NT/2000 for installation. Macintosh users cannot use the installation or autorun feature, but can still access the HTML files in the /mcat03 directory.

File Directories

You should be aware of which operating system your computer uses for maximum benefit of this catalog. All files are located in the /mcat03. The initial file is /mcat03/index.htm. You should have approximately 44M of hard disk space available to install this catalog directly onto your computer, but it can be run directly from the CD. Ideally, this catalog should be placed at the root level of your hard drive (i.e. C:\). The Setup and Installation program will do this automatically.

Autorun

Media Catalog will run automatically when placed in the CD drive if Autorun is enabled. Autorun automatically starts in the index.htm page. If Autorun is not enabled or Media Catalog 2003 did not start automatically, start the program from the index.htm file. 

Versions

Operating Options

This year, Media Catalog 2003 may be operated directly from the CD or installed directly onto your hard drive. Please refer to the Setup page (index.htm) for specific requirements. 

Installation and Transferring Files

If you want to fully install Media Catalog 2003 onto your computer, select Setup.exe. If you are using a Macintosh or do not want to use the installation feature, you must copy the directories and files directly. The installation process will automatically create desktop shortcut icons and Start Menu shortcut icons that will take you directly to the catalog.  This method is the most preferred method of transferring files.

You do not have to use Setup to install Media Catalog 2003. If you decide to do it manually, you can copy files directly from the /mcat03 directory directory onto your hard drive. To do this, open the "Start" button on the bottom left hand corner of your desktop, select "Explore", select the drive where you want to the files transferred to. Right click your mouse, select "new", and then "folder" and change the name from "New Folder" to "Media Catalog_2003" or something similar. Select your CD drive, select the appropriate directory, and copy all files and directories from the CD to your new folder. This can also be achieved through "My Computer" following the same steps as outlined above.

Setup will not work on Macintosh systems. 

Media catalog can be run directly form the CD by placing the CD in the CD drive (or clicking on the CD drive in Windows Explorer if you have had it already open) and allowing it to automatically start (if enabled). If Media Catalog 2003 does not start automatically, select index.htm and follow directions.

You can also access Media Catalog 2003 from the /mcat directory by selecting the /mcat03/index.htm file.

Shortcuts

If you do not use Setup, you will not any Media Catalog 2003 Desktop shortcuts. Shortcuts can be utilized for easier access, either from an installed version of Media Catalog 2003 or the CD-ROM version. Either way, you can point a shortcut to the catalog. If you create a shortcut to a CD-ROM catalog, it will not work unless you have the CD present.

Creating a Shortcut
1. Right click your mouse anywhere on the desktop
2. Select "New" and then "Shortcut"
3. Select "Browse" 
4. Change File Type (bottom of the dialog box) from Programs to "All Files"
5. Find and select the file titled index.htm, /mcat03/index.htm from the CD or from your hard drive. It will be automatically entered into the "Create Shortcut" path.
6. Select "Next"
7. Rename Shortcut to "Media Catalog 2003" or something similar
8. Select Finish to complete.

Selecting this Shortcut will automatically launch your Internet browser and Media Catalog 2003

Optional: If you want to change to icon, right click your mouse on the Media Catalog 2003 Shortcut. Select "Properties". Select "Change Icon". Select "Browse". Find the /mcat03/favicon.ico file and select it. Select "Open". Select "OK" Select "Apply" or "OK"

Essential Files:

Setup1.exe Windows 95/98/NT/2000 Full Installation
(No Macintosh support)

Index.htm Setup Page, all users (Windows, Macintosh)

Opening Media Catalog 2003 from Netscape or Internet Explorer

Netscape:

1. After opening Netscape, click on "File" in the upper left hand corner of the browser taskbar.
2. Select "Open Page"
3. In the dialog box, you will need to specify the initial file and location in the location bar at the top of the browser.
Select (Drive):(dir)/index.htm OR
Select "Browse" to search for index.htm.
The (Drive) indicates the drive designator (letter) of your CD drive. (Dir) indicates the directory where you installed the catalog or if running from the cd directly, the directory is (mcat03). In most cases, your CD drive designator will be D or E, but that will be dependent on your particular system. Do not include the parentheses. If you type in the file name directly, precede the Drive Designator with file:///. If that does not work, try without. Some systems do not require (file:///) only the drive designator letter.
Examples:
D:/mcat03/index.htm
file:///D:/mcat03/index.htm
4. Press the Enter or "GO" if you just typed the file name in the location bar (or click "Open" or Double-Click to open if using Browse)
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Internet Explorer:

1. After opening Explorer, click on "File" in the upper left hand corner of the browser taskbar.
2. Select "Open Page"
3. In the dialog box, you will need to specify the initial file and location in the address bar at the top of the browser.
Select (Drive):(dir)/index.htm OR
Select "Browse" to search for index.htm.
The (Drive) indicates the drive designator (letter) of your CD drive. (Dir) indicates the directory where you installed the catalog or if running from the cd directly, the directory is (mcat03). In most cases, your CD drive designator will be D or E, but that will be dependent on your particular system. Do not include the parentheses. If you type in the file name directly, precede the Drive Designator with file:///. If that does not work, try without. Some systems do not require (file:///) only the drive designator letter.
Examples:
D:/mcat03/index.htm
file:///D:/mcat03/index.htm
4. Press the Enter or "GO" if you just typed the file name in the address bar (or click "Open" or Double-Click to open if using Browse)
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Text Files:

Media Catalog 2003 has catalog files in .txt (text) format if your computer does not have Internet or browser capability. Txt files can be used in Notepad, Word, or WordPerfect and can be searched as needed. These text files can also be accessed from the catalog. The text files are located in /mcat03/textfile. Text files can also be accessed from the Utilities Page. If you open a txt file from the CD, it should open in an appropriate viewer and can be copied onto your hard drive.

Search Pages

Media Catalog 2003 employs Javascript to conduct video searches. You will need to have Javascript installed and enabled for this to work properly. This is standard for most current browsers (both Netscape and Explorer). Even so, Media Catalog will operate satisfactorily in non-Javascript-enabled browsers. Searches can still be conducted by the Browser (usually Control-F) or manually if you do not have a Javascript-enabled browser. 

Medai Catalog 2003 is equipped with electronic form service for ordering materials or registration; however, javascript must be enabled for these forms to work and your email application must be properly configured for the email function to work. See your systems administrator for assistance with email or javascript enabling.

A 3.5 floppy disk is also available if you do not have access to a CD player.

Thank you. We hope you find Media Catalog 2003 helpful. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us at the Resource Center at 503.233.8371.


Daniel Haskins
Media Specialist
dhaskins@archdpdx.org
Resource Center