• Welcome!
  • Standard Version Overview
  • Professional Version Overview
  • Server and Database Overview
  • Logging In
    • Firewall/Antivirus Notice
    • Overview
    • New User Login
    • New Upgrade or Reinstall
    • New Install - Restoring a Backup
    • New Install - From Database Copy
    • New Install - From ".db" Database File
    • Normal Login
    • Languages
    • Login Problems
    • Command Line Arguments
  • Getting Started
    • Initial Setup
    • Getting Help
    • Common Icons
    • Toolbar Buttons
    • Calendar
    • Selecting Rows in Lists
    • Tip of the Day
    • Using a New License
  • Importing Data
    • Converting an Old Database
    • Importing Data
  • Activity Records
    • Overview
    • Reporting on Absent Membres
    • Using the Activity List
      • Overview
      • Search Tab
      • Results Tab
      • Displaying Current Attendance
    • Working with Views
      • Overview
      • Working with Views
      • Maintaining Views
      • Changing Field Properties
      • Exporting Data with a View
    • Maintaining Activity Records
      • Working with Activities
      • Advanced Options
      • Recording Activity Attendees
      • Recording Activity Income and Expenses
      • Relating Files to Activities
      • Tracking Deposits
    • Using the Activity Front Desk
      • Using the Activity Front Desk
      • Using Unattended Mode
  • Database Maintenance
    • Server and Database Overview
    • Creating a New Database
    • Deleting a Database
    • Moving a Database
    • Database Hosting
    • Using a Remote Database
    • Setting Up a Multi-User System
    • Running the Server as a Windows Service
    • Housekeeping
      • Maintaining Tables
      • Testing Data Integrity
      • Using the Event Log
      • Clearing all Print Receipt Settings
      • Clearing all Membership Flag Settings
  • Database Backup/Restore
    • Backing Up the Database
    • Restoring a Backup
    • Resetting a Database
  • Database Profiles/Licenses
    • Applying a License
    • Importing/Exporting Database Profiles
    • Maintaining Database Profiles
  • Local Database Server Utility
    • Server and Database Overview
    • Using the Server Utility
    • Starting the Server Automatically
    • Running the Server as a Windows Service
    • Maintaining Tables
    • Deleting a Database
  • Deposits
    • Tracking Deposits
  • Dues, Donations, etc. (Postings)
    • Postings Overview
    • Dues Tab (Members)
    • Dues Tab (Groups)
    • Donations Tab (Members)
    • Posting to Multiple Records
    • Posting Dues Automatically
    • Deleting Postings from Multiple Records
    • Maintaining Posting Types
    • Maintaining Credit Card Data
    • Using the Dues Calculator
  • Email
    • Sending Email
    • Loading Email Messages
    • Using Database Fields
    • Working with Email Profiles
    • Email Profile Examples
    • Removing Email Addresses
    • Viewing Sent Mail
    • Troubleshooting Email Delivery
    • Troubleshooting Email Display
  • Group Records
    • Overview
    • Using the Group List
      • Overview
      • Search Tab
      • Results Tab
      • Building an Email List
      • Sending Email
      • Working With Previews
      • Viewing Contact Information
    • Working with Views
      • Overview
      • Working with Views
      • Maintaining Views
      • Exporting Data with a View
    • Maintaining Group Records
      • Working with Groups
      • The "Auto-Relate" Group
      • The "Report Default" Group
      • Using Multiple Addresses
    • Group Record Tab Pages
      • General Tab
      • Status Tab
      • Dues Tab
      • Items Tab
      • Members Tab
      • ToDo Tab
      • Custom Tab
  • Lists (Dropdown Lists)
    • Overview
    • Merging/Combining Values
    • Activity Roles
    • Activity Types
    • Address Types
    • Association Types
    • Attendance Statuses
    • Categories & Items
    • Cities
    • Club Types
    • Counties
    • Countries
    • Credit Card Names
    • Custom Fields
    • Locations
    • Location Types
    • Occupation Names
    • Payment Methods
    • Phone Types
    • Posting Types
    • Private Field Labels
    • References
    • States/Provinces
    • Status Codes
    • Stored Comments
  • Membership Records
    • Overview
    • About Member IDs
    • Photos
    • Preloaded Member IDs
    • Using the Membership List
      • Overview
      • Search Tab
      • Results Tab
      • Building an Email List
      • Adding Members to a Group
      • Adding Members to Activities
      • Choosing Random Members
      • Sending Email
      • Working with Previews
      • Viewing Contact Information
    • Working with Views
      • Overview
      • Working with Views
      • Using the Add/Edit View Window
      • Changing Field Properties
      • Exporting Data with Views
      • Exporting or Importing Views
    • Maintaining Member Records
      • Working with Members
      • Friends and Family
      • Building an Email List
      • Changing Data (Bulk)
      • Maintaining a Member Photo
      • Using Multiple Addresses
      • Scanning a Driver License
      • Sending Email
      • Status Change History
      • Default Membership Statuses
    • Membership Record Tab Pages
      • General Tab
      • Status Tab
      • Private Tab
      • Dues Tab
      • Donations Tab
      • Items Tab
      • Associated Tab
      • Friends/Family Tab
      • ToDo Tab
      • Custom Tab
      • Activities Tab
  • Preferences
    • Preferences Overview
    • Activity Front Desk Preferences
    • Database Preferences
    • Financial Preferences
    • Group Preferences
    • Login Preferences
    • Logoff Preferences
    • Membership Preferences
    • Miscellaneous Preferences
    • Organization Preferences
    • Report Preferences
  • Documents
    • Overview
    • Working with Documents
    • Find & Replace
    • Page Settings
    • Paragraph & Font Settings
    • Bullets & Numbering
    • Using Database Fields
    • Using Criteria
    • Printing
    • Using Images
    • Using Tables
    • Using Text Frames
    • Using Styles
  • Reports
    • Reports Overview
    • Adjusting Report Margins
    • Using the Print Window
    • Setting the Default Club
    • Printing a Report
    • Deleting Report Definitions
    • Saving Report Definitions
    • Troubleshooting
    • Entering Report Criteria
      • General Settings
      • Criteria Settings
      • Selecting a Criteria Field
      • Selecting an Operator
      • Selecting a Criteria Value
      • Entering Date Criteria
      • Saving Criteria
      • Exporting or Importing Criteria
      • Search Criteria Examples
    • Report Descriptions
      • Activity Attendance
      • Activity Attendance by Group
      • Activity Attendance Totals
      • Activity Balance
      • Activity by Group
      • Activity by Attendee
      • Activity by Sponsor
      • Activity Counts - By Date
      • Activity Counts - By Date/Time
      • Activity Detail
      • Activity Detail (w/Absentees)
      • Activity Check-In Not Found
      • Activity Hours by Attendee
      • Activity List
      • Activity Sponsorship Counts
      • Activity Summary
      • Activity Totals by Type
      • Activity Type by Attendee
      • Anniversary List
      • Assigned Items
      • Birthday List
      • Birthday List (+Family)
      • Group List
      • Group Membership
      • Compact Membership List
      • Compact Membership List 2
      • Contact List
      • Contact List (+Family)
      • Credit Cards on File
      • Deposit Detail
      • Directory Listing
      • Donation Summary
      • Donations by Date
      • Donations by Member
      • Donations Receipt
      • Dues Account Statement
      • Dues Account Statement 2
      • Dues Balance
      • Dues Postings
      • Dues Receipt
      • Dues Schedule
      • Dues Standings
      • Liability Waiver
      • Mailing Labels (Clubs/Members)
      • Membership by Country
      • Membership Cards
      • Membership Data Export
      • Membership History
      • Membership Statistics - Brief
      • Membership Statistics - Full
      • Membership Status
      • Multiple Group Affiliation
      • Name & ID List
      • Phone List
      • Photo ID Cards
      • Postings - by Date
      • Postings - by Payment Method
      • Postings - by Month
      • Postings - by Source
      • Postings - by Type
      • Postings - Listing
      • Postings - Statement
      • Postings - Totals by Year
      • Postings - Totals by Yr/Month
      • Postings - Type Grid
      • Receipt Listing
      • Retention
      • Related Members
      • Related Members (Contact)
      • Return Address Labels
      • Roster
      • Sent Mail by Member
      • Status Change History
      • Status Codes
      • Status Codes (Complete)
      • Stored Comments
      • Summary - Group
      • Summary - Individual
      • ToDo List
    • PSR Format Reports
      • Saving PSR Reports
      • Viewing a Saved PSR Report
  • User-Defined Reports
    • Overview
    • Grouping, Hiding, and Controlling Duplicate Data
    • Working with User Defined Reports
    • Changing Field Properties
    • Smart Fields
    • Exporting or Importing
    • Making a Bar-Coded Member ID Card
  • Search Criteria
    • Entering Basic Search Criteria
    • Entering Advanced Search Criteria
    • Selecting a Criteria Field
    • Selecting an Operator
    • Selecting a Criteria Value
    • Entering Date Criteria
    • Saving Criteria
    • Exporting/Importing Criteria
    • Using the Quick Search Window
    • Advanced Search Examples
  • Snapshots
    • Overview
    • Using the Snapshots Window
  • ToDo List
    • Overview
    • Working with the ToDo List
    • Printing the ToDo List
  • Users, Passwords, and Security
    • Overview
    • Working with Users
    • Passwords
    • Security Groups
    • Security Settings (Viewing)
    • Showing Active Users
    • Record Locking
    • Running an SQL File
  • Registering/Buying a License
    • Why Bother to Register?
    • How to Purchase
    • Using a New License
    • Using Database Profiles
    • Contacting Support
  • Moving the Software
    • Moving the Software
  • Troubleshooting
    • Contacting Support
    • The Help/About Window
    • The System Error Window
    • Uninstalling MemberTies
    • Common Questions/Issues
      • Associating Saved Reports with the Report Viewer
      • Can I put the database on a network drive?
      • Can I use the same license for more than one database?
      • Do you accept credit cards for registration payment?
      • How do I handle dues payments that apply to more than one person?
      • How do I hide tabs I don't want to see?
      • How do I select more than one row in a list?
      • How do I sort on a combined user report field?
      • How do I track a Committee?
      • Our licensed organization name changed!
      • The Member ID Column Sorts Incorrectly
      • When should I use a Custom Field vs an Item?
      • Where do I find information about program updates?
      • Why do some members appear twice?
      • Why is the date format wrong?