BlueBrooke wrote:


> Hi, Janet --
>
> Thanks, but that's my problem. I get this for items that I have
> entered myself -- new ones, not even editing the ones they already
> have. That's why it throws me -- I've told 'em everything they need to
> know (yes, my desk is covered with packages -- LOL!), so the program
> doesn't need to "assume" anything.
>
> But the assumption is throwing things off. Oh, well!
>
> Thanks anyway! :-)
>
> Blue

Have you tried their support web site? It was actually helpful once or
twice for me.

There are better programs for calculating nutritional values but MC is
the only one I've found that functions completely off line.

Sorry I wasn't any help.
--
Janet Wilder
Bad spelling. Bad punctuation
Good Friends. Good Life

On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:00:18 -0500, Janet Wilder >
wrote:

> BlueBrooke wrote:
>
>
>> Hi, Janet --
>> Thanks, but that's my problem. I get this for items that I have
>> entered myself -- new ones, not even editing the ones they already
>> have. That's why it throws me -- I've told 'em everything they need
>> to know (yes, my desk is covered with packages -- LOL!), so the
>> program doesn't need to "assume" anything.
>> But the assumption is throwing things off. Oh, well!
>> Thanks anyway! :-)
>> Blue
>
> Have you tried their support web site? It was actually helpful once or
> twice for me.

No, I haven't. I get so frustrated trying to deal with support people --
the canned responses and not actually *reading* the messages. I usually
just go on and try to solve the problem myself -- like using Fitday. ;-)

Sounds like they might have forums or something like that, though? I'll
check it out -- thanks.

> There are better programs for calculating nutritional values but MC is
> the only one I've found that functions completely off line.

Yes, and that's what I'm trying to get away from -- having to do
everything online.

> Sorry I wasn't any help.

Thanks for trying!

Blue

Hi all,

Just wanted to jump in with a comment/correction.

While BigOven can make a lot of extra use of the Internet (e.g., to
search and selectively import from 160,000+ recipes, to post new
recipes online, to track a favorites or try-soon list, etc.), there is
no requirement to be connected to the Internet, and it can function
completely offline as well. You can download over 50,000 recipe box
files that can be used locally; there is no limit to local recipe box
size. Simply go to Tools/Options and uncheck the box "Load Welcome
Page from Internet", and you won't go online unless you specifically
choose an option to do so. BigOven can calculate nutrition facts for
you without access to the Internet.

Thanks, and happy cooking!

- Steve Murch
CEO, Lakefront Software Inc.
www.bigoven.com



BlueBrooke wrote:
> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:00:18 -0500, Janet Wilder >
> wrote:
>
> > BlueBrooke wrote:
> >
> >
> >> Hi, Janet --
> >> Thanks, but that's my problem. I get this for items that I have
> >> entered myself -- new ones, not even editing the ones they already
> >> have. That's why it throws me -- I've told 'em everything they need
> >> to know (yes, my desk is covered with packages -- LOL!), so the
> >> program doesn't need to "assume" anything.
> >> But the assumption is throwing things off. Oh, well!
> >> Thanks anyway! :-)
> >> Blue
> >
> > Have you tried their support web site? It was actually helpful once or
> > twice for me.
>
> No, I haven't. I get so frustrated trying to deal with support people --
> the canned responses and not actually *reading* the messages. I usually
> just go on and try to solve the problem myself -- like using Fitday. ;-)
>
> Sounds like they might have forums or something like that, though? I'll
> check it out -- thanks.
>
> > There are better programs for calculating nutritional values but MC is
> > the only one I've found that functions completely off line.
>
> Yes, and that's what I'm trying to get away from -- having to do
> everything online.
>
> > Sorry I wasn't any help.
>
> Thanks for trying!
>
> Blue

The USDA has a SR18 database that you can download. It works completely
offline.

Hope it helps!

Tasha


"Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
...
> BlueBrooke wrote:
>
>
>> Hi, Janet --
>>
>> Thanks, but that's my problem. I get this for items that I have entered
>> myself -- new ones, not even editing the ones they already have. That's
>> why it throws me -- I've told 'em everything they need to know (yes, my
>> desk is covered with packages -- LOL!), so the program doesn't need to
>> "assume" anything.
>>
>> But the assumption is throwing things off. Oh, well!
>>
>> Thanks anyway! :-)
>>
>> Blue
>
> Have you tried their support web site? It was actually helpful once or
> twice for me.
>
> There are better programs for calculating nutritional values but MC is the
> only one I've found that functions completely off line.
>
> Sorry I wasn't any help.
> --
> Janet Wilder
> Bad spelling. Bad punctuation
> Good Friends. Good Life

silers wrote:
> The USDA has a SR18 database that you can download. It works completely
> offline.
>
> Hope it helps!
>
> Tasha

Tasha,

I have been using the SR18 database for several years. The carbohydrate
list is great for planning meals for my DM DH as well as the straight
calorie list. DH is taking warfarin for cardio reasons so I have the
vitamine K list. I have to ingest as much protien as I can while I get
through the radiation treatment and there is a database for protiens,
too. I realize that nothing the government does could ever be "perfect"
but these nutrition guides are one expendrure of tax dollars that I
actually approve of <g>

--
Janet Wilder
Bad spelling. Bad punctuation
Good Friends. Good Life