Question: After downloading the Mealformation demo, how do I start the software?

Answer: After Downloading the Mealformation demo file, you will need to install it as follows:

• Choose "Run" from the Windows -> Start menu... this will open the Run window;
• From the Run window, use the "Browse" button to navigate to the directory that was chosen for the download
• From the directory listing, select the filename mfdemo_setup.exe and click the "Open" button, this will return you to the Run window;
• From the Run window, click on the "OK" to begin the Installation.

Questions: (1) When I click the Mealformation program icon nothing happens, what should I do? (2) How do I verify or adjust the display resolution on my system?

Answer: If you click on the Mealformation icon and the program does not start, you should verify that the computer's display resolution is set to at least 800 x 600 pixels. If the resolution is at a lower setting you will need to make an adjustment.

• Click on the Windows Start Button with the LEFT mouse button;
• Select Settings, and then Control Panel;
• From the Control Panel, click on the Display icon;
• From the Display properties window choose the Settings tab;
• On the Settings tab, position the Screen Area slider to 800 x 600 pixels.

Question: Will Mealformation work on Macintosh versions prior to OS X?

Answer: Mealformation will work on any version of Macintosh that has Java 1.3 installed. If your Macintosh operating system is older, you should go to the Macintosh upgrade site and install Java; then download the free demo so that you can try before you buy.

Question: Mealformation starts with the message: "Parameter value not in allowed range"?

Answer: In Windows 95 it might be necessary to adjust the application's environment settings. When Mealformation starts you will see a black window open and then quickly close. However, if while the window is open you see the message: "Parameter value not in allowed range" you will need to make the following adjustment.

• Click on the Windows Start Button with the RIGHT mouse button, then choose Open;
• From the Start Menu window, double-click the Programs folder with the LEFT mouse button.
• From the Programs folder double-click on the Mealformation4.0 folder with the LEFT mouse button.
• From the Mealformation4.0 folder click on the Mealformation 4.0 program icon with the RIGHT mouse button and choose properties;
• From the Mealformation 4.0 Properties screen select the memory tab. Then be sure that all memory setting are set to AUTO.

Question:What is the difference between the Demo and the Tutorial?

Question: I shop at more than one store. Can I arrange my shopping list by store name?

Answer: If you shop for different items at different stores, you can sort the shopping list by store name using the category field.

From the food database panel or the Shopping list Panel you can create a category for the store name and then use that category for the shopping item. When the Shopping list prints it will group items by category.

If you want to group items by store and by description, can create categories that use store names as a prefix to the item description, such as... "StoreB - fish".

Question: Can I include non-food items on my shopping list?

Answer: You can include food and non-food items on your shopping list. For help in adding non-food items to your grocery list go to the Menu Management section, and choose the help panel.

Question: How can I get more recipes for Mealformation software?

Question: How can I get the most updated Mealformation food database?

Question Can I create recipe files that are compatible with Microsoft Word or Macintosh AppleWorks?

Answer: Yes. The export option will allow you to create a recipe file that is compatible with Microsoft Word and Macintosh AppleWorks.

Question: Where can I get more information about healthy eating?

Question: How could Mealformation be useful, if I am already following a diet plan?

Answer: Mealformation would be a useful tool working in conjunction with any diet plan. Our menu plan option allows you to create complete daily menus based on the chosen plan, so that you could see the nutritional values in summary and in detail. Once the menu plans are entered, they can be re-used in your food diary with little effort.

Question: What is the Mealformation web site linking policy?

Answer: We welcome other sites to link to the Mealformation web site; however we do not allow framing of the Mealformation web site. Links to the Mealformation web site should open the pages in a new web browser window rather than displaying the pages in a frame of the linking site's architecture when frames are used in the site's design.

Question: Does Mealformation have a VAR (Value Added Reseller ) Program?