Question:
How do I create a Desktop icon for CMS?

 

Creating an icon for CMS on my Desktop

On the Server

1. Browse to the Directory where CMS is installed (Ex. C:\COUGAR\CMSWIN)
2. In the CMSWIN folder find the CMSMAIN.EXE
3. Right Click on CMSMAIN.EXE > Send to > Desktop (Create Shortcut)

Run in separate memory space

CMS Version 9 and below is a 16-bit application. When running cougar, often times the Operating system gets hung up or does not respond. One solution to a situation like that is to make sure the application is running in separate memory space. To do this follow these instructions.

Windows XP

1. Right Click on your Cougar icon
2. Click on Properties
3. Under the Shortcut tab Click the Advanced button .
4. Click the check box 'Run in seperate memory space'
5. Click ok > Apply > ok

Windows NT/2000

1. Right Click on your Cougar icon
2. Click on Properties
3. Under the Shortcut tab
4. Click the checkbox 'Run in seperate memory space'
5. Click Apply > ok

Windows 95/98

1. NA