I just purchased Gigorama™ with my credit card, when will I get my unlock code?
Your Personal Gigorama™ Unlock Code will be delivered via email within 24 hours or less after your credit card payment has been processed. There is no instant processing. It is not necessary to email us, immediately requesting your Gigorama™ unlock code. YOUR ORDER WILL BE PROCESSED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. [Back]

Can Gigorama™ be used by a booking agency to track more than one band?
Gigorama™ was designed from the perspective of an (independent), single gigging musician offering him/her, the ability track business activity as an individual or the activities of a single band. Gigorama™ promotes the independent musician. [Back]

Is there anyway to convert the contracts into a MS Word format? I'd even be happy with a cut and paste.
Both contract templates (Long term and Short term) that are offered with Gigorama™ do offer a MS Word version. You will be able to gain access to these under (Help/Letters and Templates) once Gigorama™ is unlocked.
NOTE: The MS Word versions are templates that can be modified, but they are not "Auto Complete" like the contracts that Gigorama™ generates. You can convert the automated contracts into a PDF, (Portable Document Format) file if you have a PDF printer driver, such as, Adobe PDF Writer selected on you system. This makes it easy to email as an attachment.
ALSO: The automated contracts can be exported as a TEXT or HTML document during the printing process. (You can then cut and paste).
NOTE: This is not a refined process, but it can be done. [Back]

How do backup and restores of the data work?
Gigorama™ will automatically backup data to the hard drive in the Gigorama™/Data folder. The user has the option to backup to a floppy or other drive then simply locate the file and click the RESTORE button. However, some users still prefer to manually backup the entire Gigorama™ folder when changing operating systems or migrating to a different computer. [Back]

Is there a way to include OTHER COUNTRIES and not just states of the United States in the contacts / venues, etc.?
Not at this time. [Back]

I would like to know how we could use this program if we are two people, one at the office and one on the road with the bands. So... how could we use the program in a way that we both would be up to date always?
Gigorama™ offers a Synchronization / Virtual Network feature. Two (registered users) can transfer Virtual Network files between each other. This process would synchronize (both) user's data. (Any gig data that one user does not have will be added to the recipient’s data and display accordingly on the main screen as if entered by the original user.
NOTE: For a full sync, both users would have to own a fully registered copy (with two different registration/unlock codes) of Gigorama™. (The sync feature will not work using a single registration/unlock code on two different computers).
The VIRTUAL NETWORK EDITION allows limited synchronization using the FREE VN Reader software. [Back]

Is Gigorama™ able to send personalized emails to contacts or groups of contacts for example: STAFF/MUSICIANS, ETC?
No. [Back]

How does Gigorama™ track earnings by groups (staff/musicians/etc.) or individually or both?
The Financial Summary database will handle this process quite easily for both, the band leader and each individual band member. Select a band member from the drop-down menu, select the “From” and “Through” parameters and click on the (Refresh) button. [Back]

Why do the dates display incorrectly in my copy of Gigorama™?
If the regional settings in windows are set to anything other than US/English then the dates are display incorrectly in some months. Once the regional settings are changed to English/US everything is fine. [Back]

How do I enter new a gig?
There are several ways to do this with Gigorama™. First, position our guitar man (Doc Blue) on the desired calendar date by simply pointing and double clicking on the date using the mouse which will open the "Gig Data" screen. In the Gig Data screen begin inputting your data. Along the bottom of this screen select your band members or musicians. After entering all of your data click the DONE button. Gigorama™ will display the newly input gig as a green number on the main calendar screen. [Back]

I have Gigorama™ on my laptop. Can I enter a gig without a mouse?
YES!, Here's how... Using the arrow key on your keyboard you can navigate your way around the calendar screen quite easily. After arriving on the date that you wish to enter a gig press the ENTER key on your keyboard to access the GIG DATA screen. You can navigate through this screen using the TAB key. After you've input all of your gig data simply press the ENTER key on your keyboard and you're done. [Back]

Is there more than one way to view my gig data in Gigorama™?
Yes, there are actually three ways to view gig data after it's been input. [Back]

1. You can view basic data in the VIEW/EDIT window just below the main calendar screen.

2. To view a more expanded version of your gig data… With the "Guitar Man" (Doc Blue) positioned on the date that you want to view, right mouse click and select VIEW or you can simply press the letter 'V" on your keyboard.

3. To view all available gig data, select and double click on the data in the VIEW/EDIT window just below the main calendar screen.

What is Virtual Network?
Gigorama™ Virtual Network/Virtual Network feature allows you to transfer important new gig data to other band members via e-mail attachment or floppy disk. Say for instance you do all the booking for your band and have booked five gigs over the past two weeks and now you’re ready to synchronize the entire band’s data to their own registered copy of Gigorama™. When you select CREATE from the Virtual Network menu Gigorama™ will sweep a span of time or specific date perimeters that you select. After all the data is collected Gigorama™ then compiles it into a VIRTUAL NETWORK file, ready for transfer. [Back]

How do I create a Virtual Network file?
When you select “Create” from the Virtual Network menu. Gigorama™ will ask you from what starting date to what ending date you wish to create a Virtual Network file. EXAMPLE: February 1st through February 28th. Gigorama™ will search through the selected date range to locate new gig data and process the Virtual Network file. When it’s time to transfer the Virtual Network file simply log onto the internet or access your e-mail service, select “Attach File”, locate and select the Virtual Network file on your hard drive and press the send button. You can also save the Virtual Network file to a floppy disk and give a copy to each band member. NOTE: You will need to register Gigorama™ to unlock this function.

How do I open a Virtual Network file?
There are two ways to receive and open your Virtual Network files.

1. A user who also has a full working copy of Gigorama™ can receive and open a Virtual Network file.
When you receive a Virtual Network as an e-mail attachment or on a floppy disk simply double click the Virtual Network icon. The Virtual Network file will launch Gigorama™ and update your files automatically. You will see new gigs on the calendar screen and earnings in the Monthly earnings column on the main screen. To see more details press “V” on your keyboard or double click on the new selection from the View/Edit window just below the Main calendar screen.
NOTE: You will need to register Gigorama™ to unlock this function. [Back]

2. Use the FREE Virtual Network Reader
This will only work with the Virtual Network, multi-user version.
The recipient must receive an exclusive Unlock, Reader Key which is generated by the bandleader who is using a fully, unlocked copy of Gigorama™ Virtual Network Edition software.

Will a Virtual Network file transfer set list data?
Not with this version of Gigorama™. This function will be reserved for an upcoming version. [Back]

Does Gigorama™’s Cool links feature work with Net Scape’s browser?
Yes! Gigorama™, "Cool Links" feature works with both Microsoft Explore and Net Scape Navigator.[Back]

Is there a Mac version of Gigorama™?
No, at least not right now. [Back]

Is there a way to change a gig date after it has been booked?
Yes there is, but as far as changing the date of a gig after it has already been booked, there is no specific command for this. However, there is an easy work around. For now you will need to drag-and-drop the gig date (the green number on the calendar screen) to the new, desired date then delete the unwanted date. This is an important function, which will be included in an upgrade. [Back]

How do I backup my gig data?
The Gigorama™ was designed to automatically backup files to the Gigorama™ folder on your hard drive. If you chose to backup to a floppy select drive "A" in Gigoramas' "Backup Manager" (located in the FILE menu) and press the "Backup Now" button. The "Back up Manager" will safely backup your gig data to a floppy disc.[Back]

How do I perform a manual backup?
A manual backup is the prefered method for many users when upgrading to another computer, etc.
Hers's how: In Windows C Drive, locate the PROGRAMS folder. Unside the PROGRAMS FOLDER locate the GIGORAMA folder. Copy the entire Gigorama folder and replace it with the new GIGORAMA FOLDER that Gigorama created when it was installed on the new computer. When you run Gigorama on the new computer all of your data will be in Gigorama no the new computer. [Back]

Will Gigorama™ let me book reoccurring gigs?
Yes, there are two ways to do this with Gigorama™. [Back]

1. You can simply drag-n-drop a gig anywhere on the calendar screen and Gigorama™ will copy your gig data to the new date or if the gig occurs in a different month simply drag the gig to the MONTH or YEAR window located in the upper left-hand corner of the calendar screen. Gigorama™ will ask you to "Select the date that you wish to copy the gig to", select your date and Gigorama™ will do the rest. [Back]

2. On the GIG DATA screen there is a button in the upper-right-hand corner with a question mark that reads, LONG TERM? click on this button to designate a long term or reoccurring gig. (Apparently it was easier to fit the words "Long Term" rather than "Reoccurring Gig").
NOTE: You will need to register Gigorama™ to unlock this function. But you can still drag-n-drop for now. [Back]

Once a gig has been booked, is it possible to change it to a long-term engagement later?
There is no specific command for this, but there is a quick and easy workaround to make this happen. You must first delete and replace the current gig with Long-term selected. This option will be available in a subsequent version. [Back]

How does AUTO COMPLETE work?
For this to work you must first enter musician’s names in the musician’s data base. Gigorama™ will then pull musicians from that data base when you try to input musicians in the GIG DATA screen. The same thing with CLUBS and RESTAURANTS databases as well. Make sure that you have all of those entrees that you are aware of and Gigorama™ will pull from this database when you start inputting data in the LOCATION section of the GIG DATA screen. You can also customize certain Auto Complete functions in Gigorama™. You will see the SETTINGS button once you launch the Enter a New Gig screen. [Back]

How far in advance can I book gigs with Gigorama?
Gigorama lets you book gigs up to two years past any current year. [Back]