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Question 1: Minimum Hardware Requirements

Question: What are the minimum hardware requirements to run the Comm One System ?

Answer: The minimum hardware requirements are shown below.  Please not that these are the MINIMUM requirements.  To be able to use all of the system options, please use a larger / faster machine if it is available.

  • Pentium PC or Compatible
  • Windows XP, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003
  • 256MB of RAM (512MB or more is suggested)
  • 42MB Hard Drive for Programs and Work Space
  • 10MB to 14MB Disk Space per 100,000 Call Records.
  • At least 1GB Free Disk Space
  • VGA Color Monitor
  • Internet Connection for Web Help Screens
  • A telephone system with a working SMDR Port 
  • Caller ID or ANI on Phone Lines (If you want to track Caller ID)
  • A Caller ID or ANI Enabled Phone System (If you want to track Caller ID)
  • Internet Connection for FREE LogMeIn.com Account for Remote Support

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Question 2: Disk Space Requirements

Question: What are the minimum hardware requirements to run the Comm One System ?

Answer: Disk space requirements of the Comm One System are as shown below. 

Software Disk Space Required
Call Accounting Pro
  • Program Files: 50MB
  • Data Files: 15MB Per 100,000 Phone Calls
Call Accounting Jr.
  • Program Files: 50MB
  • Data Files: 15MB Per 100,000 Phone Calls
Call Accounting Lite
  • Program Files: 50MB
  • Data Files: 15MB Per 100,000 Phone Calls

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Question 3: Operating System

Question: What Windows Operating Systems will Comm One Software run under ?

Answer: Comm One will run under Windows XP, Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows 2003

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Question 4: Development Language

Question: What Development Language is Comm One written in ?

Answer: Comm One is written with the Microsoft FoxPro Development System.  All Comm One data files are stored in standard FoxPro .DBF files.

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Question 5: Call Accounting Auto Close Feature

Question: Does Comm One Call Accounting Automatically Close each period ?

Answer: Yes, Call Accounting has a feature which will automatically close each period. This setting is done from the UTILITIES then SYSTEM SETUP menu option. Select NEXT until you get to the screen with the AUTOCLOSE features shown at the bottom. You can set the feature on or off as desired. If the feature is on, you can set the last day of month as the day to close on, or you can set up the system to close each month on a particular day. In order for the period to close, the script needs to be running, and needs to run call processing for the last day of the month. The close process is part of call processing. If call processing is not set to run on the last day of the period, your period will not automatically close.

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Question 6: Multi-Site Capabilities

Question: Does Comm One Have Multi-Site Capabilities ?

Answer: Yes, Comm One Supports multiple sites for both Cable Management and Call Accounting. Call Accounting can also poll call records from multiple phone switches. Comm One Software is licensed based upon the number of sites you have. If you need to add sites, please contact us and we can get you the information you need to increase the number of sites your system will support.

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Question 7: Number of Stations Supported

Question: How many Stations can Comm One Software Support ?

Answer: The number of stations supported is determined by the version purchased, and by the amount of available disk space you have on your computer.   Standard versions available are:

VERSION STATIONS SUPPORTED
Call Accounting Lite 100 Stations
Call Accounting Jr 25 25 Stations
Call Accounting Jr 50 50 Stations
Call Accounting Pro 100 100 Stations
Call Accounting Pro 250 250 Stations
Call Accounting Pro 500 500 Stations
Call Accounting Pro 750 750 Stations
Call Accounting Pro 1000 1000 Stations
Call Accounting Pro 2500 2500 Stations
Call Accounting Pro 5000 5000 Stations
Call Accounting Pro 7500 7500 Stations
Call Accounting Pro 7500+ Unlimited Stations

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Question 8: Import & Export Capabilities

Question: Does Comm One have Import and Export Capabilities ?

Answer: Yes, you are able to import and export data from the Comm One System using the ToolBox Module. File formats supported include FoxPro, Dbase, ASCII Flat File, ASCII Delimited, Excel, Lotus, & More...

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Question 11: Terms & Conditions of Software Maintenance Agreement

Question: What are the terms of Comm One's Software Maintenance Agreement ?

Annual Maintenance Contract Terms & Conditions

The Annual Maintenance Agreement is to assist you with questions relating to the operation of any Comm One Software Product. Services are provided by telephone, modem, electronic mail, and fax. On-site services are not covered under this agreement and are billed at our standard hourly rate. Customized programming is also not covered under this agreement. Initially ninety (90) days of Free Technical Support is included with purchase of any Comm One Software Product. The Annual Maintenance Contract extends the 90 Day Period an additional 12 months. Subscribers are entitled to unlimited technical support during normal business hours. Annual maintenance contracts are renewable for subsequent periods. End Users not covered under contract will be charged the standard hourly rate of $75 for technical support. Toll Charges are not included in this contract and any toll charges generated as a result of this contract will be billed back to you at cost.

Software Customization

Customized programming services are not covered by this agreement but are available for a fee of $95/hour. This includes all modifications to screens or formats after the system has been installed. Written documentation for the system will be provided for all modifications. Modifications or enhancements are subject to the terms of the standard Comm One Software License Agreement.

On-Site Support Services

On-Site Support services are not covered by this agreement but are charged at or standard hourly rates.

Hardware Requirements

In order to receive technical support via modem you need to have a PC that includes a 14,400Baud or faster modem, and a copy of pcANYWHERE for Windows remote control software.

Terms & Conditions

All hardware and software is delivered C.O.D. Upon approved credit, software is billed ˝ down and ˝ after delivery. Fees for training or support are due at time of service. All customized programming is due prior to installation. Customer agrees to pay any an all reasonable collection and or court fees associated with collecting amounts due on this sale. Any applicable sales taxes, other taxes, or any other fees or licenses required to do business in your city, county, state, or country will be billed in addition to the amounts due.

License Agreement

All work done under this agreement is subject to the Comm One Software Agreement. The terms and conditions of this agreement supersede any other terms or conditions related to this proposal.

Fees, Permits & Taxes

Normally there are no local, county, state, or federal fees, permits or taxes required to do a software installation of this type. However, if any such fees, permits, or taxes are required on this project, the end-user, not Comm One, will be responsible for any additional costs associated with any such fees, permits or taxes. This contract does not cover such sees, permits, & taxes and they will be billed in addition to this contract.

Project Delays

If you decide to supply your own hardware rather than purchasing hardware from Comm One, Comm One will not be responsible for ANY delays caused due to hardware configuration, software and hardware compatibility, or re-configuring hardware. If delays due to hardware cause additional travel or labor expenses, this contract does not include such costs and they will be billed in addition to this contract

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Question 12: Standard Terms & Conditions

Question: What are Comm One's Standard Terms & Conditions ?

1 - Pricing

All Pricing is good for 60 days from the date of the proposal.

2 - Custom Programming

Custom programming is not included with Technical Support, but is available for at an hourly rate. Programming is subject to the terms of Comm One’s Software License Agreement.

3 - Free 90 Days of Phone Support

Ninety (90) days of free phone support is included with every system. On-site support or telephone support past the 90 day period will be charged at our standard rate unless otherwise covered under an annual maintenance contract. On-site support or training outside of the Salt Lake City area will be billed for actual travel costs (mileage, airfare, hotel, rental car, per diem, etc.) and is due prior to time of service. Service charges will include travel time to and from the site.

4 - Annual Maintenance Agreement

After the 90-days of free support has expired, additional support is available with the purchase of an Annual Maintenance Contract, or on a pay as you go basis. Sites not covered under contract will be charged the standard hourly rate. Fees for support not covered under an Annual Maintenance Agreement are due at time of service. Toll charges are not included in support fees and will be billed in addition to support charges.

5 - Minimum Hardware Requirements

The Comm One System is designed to run on either a stand alone PC or on a NETBIOS compatible network. Minimum system requirements are:

  • 486 33MHZ PC, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or Window NT
  • 4MB RAM / 250 MB Hard Drive Minimum
  • 520k free RAM, VGA Color Monitor
  • 80 Column Printer (Laser Printer Recommended)
  • pcANYWHERE for Windows, ProComm Plus for Windows
  • 14400 or Faster Modem, Memory Buffer (Call Accounting Only)

COMPUTER HARDWARE IS REQUIRED BUT IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED IN PRICING. YOU MAY PROVIDE YOUR OWN HARDWARE IF IT MEETS THE HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS.

In order to make the installation go as smoothly as possible, all systems are installed remotely prior to going on site for installation or training. This enables Comm One to verify that the hardware is in place and that it meets the minimum requirements. If hardware problems exist, they can then be corrected prior to a technician going onsite.

Comm One is also willing to pre-load software on a purchased or client provided PC so that it can be shipped pre-installed. This also eliminates the problem of going onsite prior to the hardware being ready.

If the Dealer and/or End User decides to provide Computer Hardware, the hardware needs to be installed and ready to load at least 2-weeks prior to the system installation date. This allows Comm One to verify the hardware prior to installation. If vendor provided hardware is not in place 2-weeks prior to installation, Comm One reserves the right to delay the installation.

6 - Network Requirements

Comm One runs on network software that supports standard NETBIOS interface and is compatible with DOS 3.1 or higher. Comm One also requires that network supports standard NETBIOS calls. If you have any questions regarding network compatibility, please review your network documentation or contact the Comm One technical support department.

7 - Payment Terms

Fees for travel, installation and memory buffer boxes are due prior to installation. All other hardware is delivered C.O.D. Software is normally billed at Net 30 days subject to credit approval. Fees for support are due at time of service. All fees for customized programming are due prior to installation. Customer agrees to pay any and all reasonable collection and or court fees associated with collecting amounts due on this sale. Any applicable sales or other taxes are the responsibility of the customer. Hardware and software returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee.

8 - License Agreement

All work done under this agreement is subject to the Comm One Software License Agreement. The terms and conditions of the license agreement supersede any other terms or conditions related to this proposal.

9 - Fees, Permits, & Taxes

Normally there are no local, county, state or federal fees, permits, or taxes required to do a software installation of this type. If any fees, permits, or taxes are required on this project, the end-user, not Comm One, will be responsible for any additional costs associated with any such fees, permits, or taxes. This contract does not cover such fees, permits, & taxes and they will be billed in addition to this contract

10 - Project Delays

If you decide to supply your own hardware rather than purchasing hardware from Comm One, Comm One will not be responsible for ANY delays caused due to hardware configuration, software and hardware compatibility, or re-configuring hardware. If delays due to hardware cause additional travel or labor expenses, this contract does not include such costs and they will be billed in addition to this contract.

11 - System Installation Schedule

If Comm One provides installation or other services along with this software, a system installation schedule will be provided upon request.

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Question 13: Call Accounting Installation Checklist

Question: What is Comm One's Call Accounting Installation Checklist ?

Answer: Comm One's Installation Checklist is used during system installation to make sure that required features and options are installed correctly. The checklist is broken down into required and optional features. The checklist is available for new users of Comm One as well as Authorized Comm One Dealers. To obtain the checklist please contact Comm One Technical Support, or you can download an installation checklist.

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Question 14: PKUNZIP and PKZIP Instructions

Question: How do I use PKUNZIP or PKZIP to zip and unzip files ?

Answer: PKUNZIP and PKZIP are utilities for compressing information into files so that file space is reduced and you can move files around on floppy diskette. The utilities are also used to secure data by encrypting it with a password so that unauthorized users cannot access it. Instructions for using the programs are included in within each file. To view the help screens you can simply type PKUNZIP or PKZIP at DOS with a /? after each command. You will see instructions on syntax for each command. Basic syntax is:

  • PKZIP zipfile [files...]
  • zipfile = the zipfile to create
  • files = a list of files you wish to compress
  • PKUNZIP zipfile
  • zipfile = name of zipfile to unzip

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Question 15: Software License Agreement

Question: What are the terms of Comm One's Standard License Agreement ?

Please read the following terms and conditions carefully before opening the program diskette package.   Opening the Package indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions. This agreement is a legal contract between the purchaser of this software package (Purchaser) and Comm One, Inc.  If you do not agree with these terms, you may promptly return the package unopened.  A restocking fee of 15% will be charged on returns of unopened packages made after 10 days from the date of purchase.  No returns will be accepted after 30 days from the date of purchase.  In exchange for payment of a one-time fee for this program, the Purchaser is hereby granted a license from Comm One, Inc. to use this program subject to the following terms and conditions:

1.                     The Purchaser is hereby granted a limited license to use this program on a single machine or on a single networked group of machines which share a common disk drive on which the program is stored, provided the program is stored only on the shared disk drive and is not also stored on a disk drive independent of the networked machines.

2.                   The Purchaser may transfer the program or any portions of the program into any machine or storage media for backup or modification purposes only in support of Purchaser's use of the program on the single machine or networked group of machines.  Any portions of this program will continue to be subject to the terms and conditions of this license agreement.

3.                   The Purchaser may transfer the program and license granted herein to another party (transferee) if the transferee agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this agreement, except as provided below.  Upon such transfer the term Purchaser as used herein shall refer to the transferee.  If such a transfer occurs, the Purchaser's license shall automatically terminate and the Purchaser agrees at the same time to either transfer all copies of the program in any form to the transferee or destroy any copies not transferred, including all modifications and portions of the program contained or incorporated into other programs by any means, including but not limited to translation or compilation.  Failure to notify Comm One, Inc. of such transfer within thirty (30) days of the transfer will void all further warranties, obligations of technical support, and the right to receive updates with regard to the program.

 4.                   Purchaser hereby agrees not to transfer, or authorize the transfer of, the possession of any copy of the program by rental, lease, or lending, or by any other activity or practice in the nature of rental, lease or lending for the purpose of direct or indirect commercial advantage without the prior written authorization of Comm One, Inc.

 5.                   The Purchaser agrees to reproduce and include the copyright notice on any copy, compilation, translation, modification, or portion of the program.  The Purchaser may not use, copy, modify, translate, compile, or transfer the program, or any copy, modification, or merged portion in whole or in part, except as expressly provided for in this license.

6.                   Compilation of the source code of any Comm One, Inc. program by the Purchaser does not release the Purchaser from the terms and conditions of this agreement, nor does it allow the distribution of copies of any compilation of the source code.  The program may be compiled and used on a machine that would otherwise be used to operate the source code version of the program (ie. a copy of the program must be purchased for each machine the program or any compilation of the program is to be used on.)  Compilations of Comm One, Inc. source code may be copied for archive purposes only.

7.                   The license granted herein shall remain in effect until terminated as set forth in this agreement.  Failure to comply with any conditions of this agreement will result in the immediate termination of the license granted by this agreement.  The license granted herein may also be terminated at any time by destroying the program and all copies, portions and modifications thereof. 

 8.                   Comm One will replace any defective diskettes that are returned within 30 days of the original date of purchase.  Comm One, Inc. warrants the program to operate substantially as specified in the accompanying documentation for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase.  By opening the sealed package, Purchaser agrees that the only remedy available to Purchaser will be the replacement of defective diskettes or the correction of any defects submitted in writing as defined above.  No warranty, whether expressed or implied shall apply following the expiration of the 90 day period from the date of original purchase.  The Purchaser shall be entitled to the benefit of said warranty only if the enclosed product registration card is returned to Comm One, Inc. within thirty (30) days of the original date of purchase.

 9.                 THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH 8. ABOVE ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM.  IN NO EVENT WILL Comm One, Inc. BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF Comm One, Inc. OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  Comm One, Inc. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SUCH CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

 10.                In the event that program diskettes become lost or damaged, replacement diskettes may be obtained from Comm One, Inc.  Replacement disks will only be provided if the product registration card is returned to Comm One, Inc. within thirty (30) days of the original date of purchase.  The fee for replacement disks is $25.00 (twenty-five dollars) plus $7.00 for shipping and handling.

 11.               This limited warranty gives the Purchaser specific legal rights, and the Purchaser may have other rights which may vary from state to state.  Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages for consumer products.  Some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to the purchaser depending upon residence.

 12.               If any provision of this agreement shall be held unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

13a.            Purchaser understands that all programming modifications and changes made to any Comm One, Inc. software products by Comm One, Inc. will be provided under the following terms and conditions:

13b.        Purchaser understands that the amounts to be billed by Comm One for such programming do not cover the entire development cost of the additional programming to be provided by Comm One.  The costs billed only cover the basic cost of incorporating changes into the Comm One Software that will better suit the needs of the Purchaser.  Accordingly, the purchaser understand and agrees that all right, title, and interest in and to all computer programming which is performed by Comm One, and all computer programs which result from such programming, shall remain the exclusive property of Comm One.  The Purchaser shall only be entitled to a non-exclusive license to use such computer programs subject to the terms of the this licensing agreement.  In particular, the Purchaser agrees that Comm One shall retain all copyrights in and to all computer programs produced, and that such computer programs are not works made for hire as that term is defined under U.S. Copyright Laws.

        Comm One, Inc. and the purchaser agree that there may be other software products that the Purchaser would like to develop that are not already developed or under  development by Comm One, Inc.  Those works may not be covered by this licensing agreement.  Such works, if any, will be identified as not being covered by this agreement in writing BEFORE programming or development by Comm One, Inc. begins.  All software development or programming requested by Purchaser that is not specifically designated in writing as 'work for hire' as defined here before programming development begins, shall remain the property of Comm One, Inc. and shall be subject to the terms of this license agreement.  Otherwise, ownership of copyrights, licensing, and any royalties due will be negotiated and determined in writing before any programming or development begins.

14.                  Comm One reserves the right to insert a cut-off switch in the software which will shut the system off if it is not paid for within 30 days of purchase.  Once the system is paid for in full, the cut-off switch will be removed from the system.  The purchase agrees to allow Comm One to insert the cut-off switch, and agrees that Comm One has the right to shut off the system after 30 days if it is not paid for in full.

15.               The forgoing statements constitute the complete and exclusive agreement between Comm One, Inc. and the Purchaser and supersede any prior agreement in any form, written or oral, and any other communications relating to the subject matter of this agreement.  This agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Utah.  The purchaser acknowledges by opening the package that he or she has read this agreement, understands it, and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions.

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Question 16: Change Screen Resolution on Preview Screen

Question: How do I change the resolution on the Preview Screen to make the print larger ?

Answer: The screen resolution on the report preview screen is controlled by the font on the report, and by the resolution settings on your computers graphics card.  Different computer graphics cards set to the same resolution settings can result in the same report being legible on one computer, and illegible on another.  Your options for correcting this problem are as follows:

1. CHANGE THE RESOLUTION ON YOUR SCREEN:  Your screen resolution is controlled by the Display Settings found in the Windows Settings.  These settings and options are controlled by Microsoft and not programmed from within our system.  Microsoft recommends that if your reports are not legible you can try increasing the resolution of your screen.  On most monitors, increasing the resolution will make the preview more legible.  To do this follow these steps:

        a. From the Desktop, right click on a blank area of the screen and select Properties.

        b. From the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab.

        c. From the Settings Tab move the Screen Area control to the right increasing the number of pixels on the screen and increasing the resolution.  You may have to try two or three settings until you find the one that works for you.

2. RE-FORMAT THE REPORTS TO A LARGER PITCH:  Your other option is to edit the report formats and make them larger.  This will make them legible in the preview windows, but it will also take more space on the printed report and you will not get as much information per page.  If you have lots of data to print, you may want to use option 1 shown above.  To change the fonts on a report, you need to have a copy of Microsoft FoxPro that is the same version as your reports.  Once you start FoxPro, issue the command MODIFY REPORT and select your report file.  You can then click on the field you want to enlarge and select the font dialog from the top menu bar.  You will have to rearrange the fields as making the font larger will not allow you to put as much information on a single line in the report.

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Question 17: "Cannot located desired version of FoxPro" Error

Question: What does the "Cannot locate desired version of FoxPro" error mean ?

Version: All Versions of Call Accounting.

Answer: This error indicates that the Comm One System cannot locate the Microsoft FoxPro runtime drivers in the current directory. To resolve this error, check the file path, or re-load the runtime drivers from your set-up disks. Runtime files have different file names depending upon which version of FoxPro you are using, but they all end in ESL or ESO. For example, the Windows 2.6 runtime file is named FOXW2600.ESL. The DOS 2.5 runtime driver is named FOXD2500.ESL and FOXD2500.ESO. If you are reloading from your set-up disks, make sure that you do not overwrite any of your existing information by loading the system into another directory. Then copy the runtime file to your current directory from the new directory.

The DOS Runtime Drivers FOXD2500.ESL and FOXD2500.ESO ship with some windows versions of Comm One Software so that you can run some of the utility files.  These files are usually shipped as a ZIP FILE named FOXDOS.ZIP.  To unzip these drivers type PKUNZIP FOXDOS.ZIP at the Call Accounting Directory.

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