Accounting with Excel 2.2

This manual is written assuming you are using Excel 1.5. Excel 2.2 offers some new features, but few of them affect the MacNail construction accounting software. Those that do are noted in the text and below.

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 does not require Excel.

Converting MacNail Files

MacNail is available in both Excel 1.5 and 2.2 formats. If you have the 1.5 version and upgrade to Excel 2.2 you'll need to convert all your MacNail files. To do this:
1. While on the desktop, double-click on the MacNail Manager.
2. When asked where to start, click Cancel.
3. Choose *Convert to 2.2 from the SPECIAL menu.Excel 2.2, converting to
4. All MacNail files will be converted. The process may take up to an hour or two, depending on the number of MacNail files you have created.

Non-MacNail files will need to be converted to 2.2 format by hand. To do so:
1. Navigate through your folders and Open each file.
NOTE: Files will open slowly since they are being converted by Excel.
2. Select Save As...from the FILE menu.
3. Check in the file finder to be sure you are located in the correct folder. (To change folders in the file finder see page 213.)
4. Click OK.
5. You 'll be asked if you want to replace the previous version of that file. Click OK.

You will need to repeat this process for each file.you want to convert. When all files have been converted you will see that the icon for the file will be different. Now your files will open quickly and work more efficiently under Excel 2.2.