AccuChef 6.6 - User Guide and FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - AccuChef

1. Why do some of the ingredients show up blue and others black in the editor?
   
   Blue ingredients mean that AccuChef has linked them to items in the nutritional database. You can change the link color by selecting "Nutrition Link" under the Tools menu in the Editor. You can turn off the automatic nutrition link by unchecking "Auto Connect Nutrition" under the Tools menu.
   
   
2. When I try to open AccuChef, a window flashes up very briefly and then closes and nothing else happens. The program does not open at all.
   
   This issue with was fixed by turning off the Matrox Power Desk service in the task manager. Seems they may have some video driver problems. If you see this kind of behavior check to see if there is a later release of your video driver (even if it's not Matrox).
   
   
3. Can I download accuchef recipes to my PDA?
   
   Yes. Mark or filter the recipes to download (if you don't want all), select "Export Multiple Text Files" and select a folder to export the recipes to (you may want to create a special transfer folder first). Once the recipes are exported, you can use Windows Explorer to create a recipe folder on your PDA and copy the recipe over. On your PDA, use your file explorer software to open the recipe folder and the individual recipes will display with their recipe names as the file names. Tap a recipe file name to open and view the recipe.
   
   
4. How do I set up AccuChef so multiple workstations can access the same cookbook over my network?
   
   1. Install AccuChef on each workstation (you'll need a license for each, contact us for a     discount if it's more then 10).
   2. Make sure that the "Temp File Path" on the "General" tab of the configuration screen is     pointing to a local folder (C:\foldername).
   3. Place the cookbook you want to use on a shared resource on your network.
   4. Connect each workstation to the shared resource (net use f: \\sharename\foldername).
   5. Start up AccuChef, select Open Existing Cookbook, navigate to the shared resource and     select the cookbook.
   
   
5. AccuChef will not calculate the nutritional values of my recipes and it says there is no database to do this.
   
   Assuming you're not using the Express version which doesn't include the nutritional calculator feature, right click the icon you're using to start AccuChef, select Properties and look to see which folder it's starting AccuChef from. Re-run the installation and make sure it's installing in the same folder. When it comes to the "Update Options" screen, make sure that the box labeled "Nutritional Database" is checked.
   
   
6. I'm having trouble changing the Browser background color, any hints?
   
   If you have a background BMP file specified for the Browser it will override any background color you select. To change the background color first make sure that the field labeled "Background BMP" on the "General" tab of the configuration screen is empty.
   
   
7. When I do a print preview I do not see the Custom report I chose. How do I do this?
   
   Make sure that the box labeled "Use Custom Reports" is checked on the "General" tab of the configuration screen (Ctrl+D from the Browser).
   
   
8. Some recipes aren't showing up in the Find/Filter searches that I know are there, where are they?
   
   One possibiliy is, when entering ingredients for Find and Filter searches use the singular form of the word (eg. Mushroom instead of Mushrooms). Some recipes may call for "1 Shallot" and if you're searching for "Shallots" it won't show up in the results. Also, make sure to click on the "Reset" button when entering new search of filter criteria. Some fields (like the date entered/modified) may contain search criteria left over from a previous search and interfere with your current search unless emptied. The Reset button will initialize all fields with one click.