This document assumes that you already have CBS up and running on one terminal which will be acting as the server.  You will be adding a 2^nd (or 3^rd) terminal with peer to peer networking.  This document assumes that the reader is familiar with peer to peer networking, drive mapping, etc.  If you are not familiar with these terms you should contact a computer professional to set up your network for you.

On the New Computer (Work station)

1)     Map a network drive to the server.  For this example we will assume your network drive is mapped as F: although any drive letter will work.  If you have a network administrator make sure he gives the new work station access to the root directory of this mapped drive.

2)     Capture printer ports as needed.  In the Printers folder, add network printers as necessary.   Right click on the network printer desired.  Click on Details then on Capture Printer Port and assign the printer to LPT2.  For Windows NT, 2000 and XP you will need to use the NET USE command to map printers.  

•       Alternately, you can change the CBS program to print to the default windows printer.   On any screen CBS prints from, under printer type, click WINDOWS.

3)     Set an environment variable.  In the Autoexec.bat file add a line  SET CBS=TERM2  (or TERM3 if adding a 3^rd terminal).  In Windows NT, 2000 and XP you can also put environment variables in the system by clicking on START => Control Panel => System => Advanced => Environment Variables.

4)      Install the CBS software from the original disks to the default directory (C:\CBS).  This will add the necessary drivers and files to the \Windows\system directory.  It isn’t necessary to install any update disks – just the original set is fine.

5)      Delete the C:\CBS directory on the work station (make CERTAIN to do this on the workstation – obviously you do not wish to delete the main CBS directory on the server).  If you aren’t 110% certain about this step then STOP and consult a network professional.  If you are a network professional and you aren’t 110% certain then STOP and find alternate employment in the food services industry.

6)      Change the CBS shortcuts both on the desktop and in the START menu to point to  the mapped network drive F (F:\CBS\CBSWIN.EXE rather than C:\CBS\CBSWIN.EXE)

7)      Reboot the work station

8)      Start the CBS program on the work station, select Utility then System Settings.  Make sure the File Use is set to SHARED and the Internal Backup is set to Disabled

9)      Set the Printer type (Dot Matrix or Laser) and printer port (LPT1 or LPT2).  If necessary you may print to the default windows printer by setting the Printer type to Windows however the print will be more readable if you can use the built in font from the printer and print directly to the captured printer port.

On the Server

1)      Make sure the Work Station is not running the CBS program.

2)      Add a line to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file that reads SET CBS=TERM1  (this is an optional step as TERM1 is the default for the system.)   In Windows NT, 2000 and XP you can also put environment variables in the system by clicking on START => Control Panel => System => Advanced => Environment Variables.  Click NEW and fill in the blanks.  Make sure the environment variable is in UPPER CASE.

3)      Start the CBS program on the Server, select Utility then System Settings.  Make sure the File Use is set to SHARED and the Internal Backup is set to Disabled.  You are now ready to use the system in networked mode.