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Error 115
During Installation |
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While
installing Bob Vila's Home Design™, a message may appear as "Data
Transfer Error -115" or "An error occurred during the data move
process-Error 115." Either message appears when a DLL file does not
install properly. Renaming the CTLEDV2.DLL file and then
reinstalling Bob Vila's Home Design™ should allow the DLL file to
install correctly. These are the
instructions.
NOTE: If you have any Microsoft® Office® higher than version
6.0, then do not attempt this fix!
- Abort the installation and exit to the Windows® Desktop.
- Click Start, select Shutdown, and then click Restart in
MS-DOS mode.
- At the DOS prompt, which should be C:\Windows>, type CD
System, and press the Enter key.
- The prompt should now read as C:\Windows\System>.
- Type ren ctl3dv2.dll ctl3dv2.tlc. If the renaming was
successful, you should be returned to a blank new prompt line.
- Type Exit. Windows® will then restart.
- Uninstall and then reinstall Bob Vila's Home Design™. The
issue should now be resolved.
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3041 Error Accessing 1001 Home Plans |
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While
attempting to view home plans, the error message 3041 may appear.
The issue is usually due to the incompatibility of the QuickTime®
settings with the program. Here are the instructions for resolving
the issue. Change the settings below
before deleting and reinstalling the program.
- Click Start, choose Settings, and click Control Panels.
- Double-click QuickTime® (not QuickTime® 32).
- Click the More button.
- Select Video tab.
- Change Video Draw Method to Bitmap (BMP).
If the issue persists, uninstall and then reinstall Bob Villa's
Home Design™.
The QuickTime® installation will prompt you to click Start to find
older versions of QuickTime®. Select Skip. |
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Keyboard Entry when Drawing Walls |
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While
drawing walls in Bob Vila's Home Design™, it is possible to type in
exact measurements on the keyboard instead of clicking and dragging
the Mouse. These are the instructions.
- Click the Wall tool button.
- Position the Mouse Pointer on the Design Screen at the exact
point to start drawing the wall.
- Click the Mouse Button once.
- Press the Enter key on the keyboard.
- The Draw Wall window will now display.
- Enter the desired Length and Angle for the wall.
- Click OK.
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Unable to
Locate Video Window |
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While
attempting to access the Video Tips in the Bob Vila's Home Design™
program, a message may appear as "Unable to locate video window."
Reinstalling QuickTime® directly from the CD without reinstalling
Bob Vila's Home Design™ usually resolves the issue. These are the
instructions.
- Click Start and then select Run.
- Type QTINSTAL.EXE in the Open line.
- Click on the OK button. QuickTime® will now install.
- Run Bob Vila's Home Design™ and the issue should now be
resolved.
It may be necessary to mark any older versions of QuickTime® for
deletion when prompted by the installer.
NOTE: If you continue to encounter problems download the
QuickTime® installer from the Support page of our web site at
http://support.broderbund.com
- Click Software Updates.
- Double-click on the QT16.EXE file to begin the download
process.
- Click OK when the File Download window appears.
- In the Save As window, choose a location where the
QT16.EXE file is to be saved. (Typically, changing the Save
In field to show Desktop allows for easy access to the file.
However, the file can be sent to an alternative location on the
hard drive if desired.)
- Click Save.
- After the file has been downloaded, locate and then
double-click on QT16.EXE. The file will install.
- Follow the installation prompts.
- When the installation is complete, restart your computer.
- Start Bob Vila's Home Design™ and the issue should be
resolved.
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QuickTime® Installation Issues |
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If you
encounter issues while installing QuickTime®, Broderbund is making
an alternative 16-bit QuickTime® installer available. This installer
is downloadable and is free of charge. Please click on the link
below this technical note for the installer.
- Scroll down to the technical note for the link to QT16.EXE.
- Double-click on the QT16.EXE file to begin the download
process.
- Click OK when the File Download window appears.
- In the Save As window, choose a location where the
QT16.EXE file is to be saved. (Typically, changing the Save
In field to show Desktop allows for easy access to the file.
However, the file can be sent to an alternative location on the
hard drive if desired.)
- Click Save.
- After the file has been downloaded, locate and then
double-click on QT16.EXE. The file will install.
- Follow the installation prompts.
- When the installation is complete, restart your computer.
- Start Bob Vila's Home Design™ and the issue should be
resolved.
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User's Guide Is Available to Download |
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This
guide is intended to supplement the Help files included with Bob
Vila's Home Design™. The guide can be downloaded and is free of
charge. Please note the Associated Downloads section below this
technical note for the guide. Follow the instructions below to
download the guide. The User Guide can then be read using Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader and printed if desired.
Download the Bob Vila Home Design™ User Guide
- Scroll down to the Associated Downloads section of this
technical note.
- Click the BobVila.pdf file to begin the download
process. The Extended-Download Description window will appear.
- Read the description and click Continue. The End User
License Agreement will appear.
- Read the Agreement. Click Yes, if you agree to all terms and
Conditions of the License Agreement. The Software Update
Instructions will appear.
- Read and follow the instructions as presented. (The
instructions can be printed if desired.)
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Windows® 98, Me |
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486DX2/66 MHz or faster |
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36 MB free hard disk space |
| RAM: |
16 MB RAM |
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CD-ROM: |
yes |
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Monitor: |
256 color SVGA monitor |
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Sound Card: |
Windows-compatible sound card & speakers |
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Printer and internet access optional |
| Other: |
Mouse,
Speakers |
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