Users Our IT department are presently undertaking an upgrade installation of all our MapInfo software users from version 6.0 to version 6.5. I have noted firstly, that the install is done without removing the previous version (version 6) the user is left with a choice of using either MapInfo v6.0 or v6.5 from the Start/Programs menu. This is where the problem lies in that if you try to create a thematic map in v6.5 the options you have in the Ranges type menu are limited to a few whereas in version 6.5 there are a whole lot more. Apparently some of the thematic templates (.thm files) end up being stored in the user profile directory. Hence, novice MapInfo users struggle understanding why they have so few thematic templates to choose from in 6.5 as opposed to 6.0. Why does this happen? This might just be the tip of the iceberg as I am unsure what else gets written to the user profile directory. I do know that one should remove any previous version of the software, before doing the upgrade, but does the software tell you that anywhere? Is there a readme file or warning message or is it something that I am missing? Previous versions of MapInfo to my knowledge meant just sticking in the CD and it will overwrite the previous version....no problems.
Vinesh Govind Information Assistant Leicestershire County Council Room 500 Area J10 * (0116) 265 7321 _______________________________________________________________________ The contents of this message do not necessarily represent the opinions, views, policy or procedures of Leicestershire County Council.
