Stopping a macro
You can stop an Excel macro at any time--press
the command (cloverleaf) key and type a period (.).
Once you have 'cut in' to the macro, you will get a dialog box similar to the one shown on page 228. Click
on HALT, hit Command-period or the RETURN or ENTER key to return to the normal Excel environment.
If you do halt a macro, close all documents WITHOUT saving, and then run the full macro again at some other
time. If you have a message still showing, see page 228.
NOTE-- In 2000, MacNail was replaced by
Goldenseal construction
accounting software. Goldenseal is an integrated program that
includes general accounting, job costing, payroll and
project billing, plus estimating and other features. It is much
more reliable than MacNail!
System Error (BOMB):
This is not a problem caused directly by the MacNail construction accounting software.
Bombs are most commonly caused by software
problems. Some versions of Excel do not 'get along' with some
versions of the System. Your disk may also have a virus. Excessive INITS (files you put in your System Folder--such
as screen savers) and many Public Domain programs are also notorious for causing The Bomb.
Bombs may also
be caused by power line irregularities, by random natural causes (e.g. cosmic rays, background radioactivity),
or by hardware malfunctions.
If you bomb frequently, try the following (in this order) until the
problem has stopped:
1. Remove any 'controversial' programs from your disk. If your problems are recent and you just added a
new INIT, it may be interacting badly with Excel.
2. Check your hard disk for virus infection. There are several good virus-checking programs available.
3. If you are using MultiFinder, try running with SingleFinder for a while.
4. Rebuild your Desktop by holding down the option and command keys on startup.
5. Make sure that you have the most recent version of Excel (upgrades are inexpensive). Replace Excel with
the copy on your original floppy disk--it may have become damaged.
6. Make sure you have the most recent version of the System. Replace your System file with a good copy.
7. You may have corrupted files in your disk--run a 'disk housekeeping' program such as Disk Express
to clean them up. If files have become badly corrupted, you may have to re-initialize (erase everything and start over).
8. If no software solution seems to help, you may possibly have a damaged hard disk or computer. It is time
for professional help.
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