Louisiana Desktop Well Reference 2001
				Central Gulf Region PTTC

				   TIPS & SUGGESTIONS

 1. There are 2 executable files for the Desktop program. The well legends are reversed depending on the 
	version of Windows used. An oil well for example is a green dot but in some instances it is a 
	white dot in a green box. Unfortunately, this bug has been elusive to fix in that it is 
	inconsistant. Use the version that works for your particular installation. 
	Typically it has been:
		- Louisiana Desktop Well Reference for 98/Me/NT4/XP
		- LDWR 2 for 95/2000
	This doesn't affect the program functionality just the graphical display.

 2. We recommend you run the tutorial to familiarize yourself with the interface. To run the tutorial
	double click the icon in the Louisiana Desktop Well Reference folder. If that fails the tutorial
	is located in the DATA\TUTORIAL directory as TUTORIAL.PDF. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to 
	view this file. Acrobat Reader may be downloaded from http://www.adobe.com. 

 3. When restoring the LDWR program from a minimized screen the color palette window opens. To close
	the window just double click on the upper left corner of the window.

 4. The LDWR has incorporated a twenty (20) second delay for the print box to print reports and well
	summaries. After 20 sections a Windows selection box will pop up. You must answer yes or no.
	If yes the report prints directly to your LPT1 port. If no you can only print the report by
	minimizing LDWR going to your temporary directory and either rename, for later use, or print
	the file for the report you are working on.

 5. In the main screen close selection boxes that are not being used to save memory.

 6. After long periods of use program performance may slow. If this occurs restart Windows to clear out
	temporarily saved files. Rebooting the computer may be required in some instances.

 7. Pressing the "Reset" button should clear most errors.  If reset fails to clear the problem you may
	have to restart Windows, when Windows reopens clear extra programs from memory, (such as virus
	checkers, system monitors, etc.) and go directly into the Louisiana Desktop Well Reference
	before using any other program.
     
 8. If the well selection box is blank. Press "Reset" to clear the variables. Use the "P" button to
	select the parish the wells are in and go to the well in question.  Run a well summary report.
	If there are no LUW codes present then the selection should be blank.  If a LUW code is present
	try a production report again. The selections should be available.

 9. Selecting information by state is very slow, even on fast computers. Always work at the parish level
	if possible.

10. Use the maximun screen resolution possible. The display was designed with 800x600 resolution. Using
	a higher resolution allows for a larger viewing area.

11. If the MOPROD.DBF file is erased from the TEMP directory just recopy it from the CD. The charting 
	function will not work without this file.

12. Read the accompanying ESRI Microsoft Write files for additional information on Arcview, including
	tips on troubleshooting. They are located in the directory  [home]\PROGRAM\ETC. Or visit their
	web site at http://www.esri.com.

13. Visit our web site at http://www.cgrpttc.lsu.edu/ for Central Gulf information and
	http://www.cgrpttc.lsu.edu/ldwr/ for current LDWR information, updates, etc.
	Questions and comments are always welcome.