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Blue Ribbon Updates (Program and Data Files)

Data File Updates

Now that county data is on the X drive, the new project and lit files will be installed for you, after notification from the state office. (approx. Oct. 1)


Reports (in Word)

Projects -- Complete list of projects, taken from the Blue Ribbon data files.

Lit By Lit Code -- This is a Lit by Lit code report with new prices for 2008-09.

Lit by Project Code -- This is a Lit by Project code report with new prices for 2008-09.


Program Updates

NEW Blue Ribbon version 2.5 (complete new installation)

Download this file to install Blue Ribbon on a new computer. This takes the place of both the CD and the patch in the instructions document.

Installation codes (in case you have misplaced your CD or paper copy with the codes)

Instructions for download/install:

  1. Click on the "Blue Ribbon" link above. Choose Save if given a choice between Save and Run.
  2. If clicking on the link does not work, RIGHT click on the link and choose "Save Target As"
  3. Save the file somewhere you can find it shortly. You will need to be logged in as administrator when you install, so save it where you'll be able to find it when you are logged in that way.Do not change the name from "YouthEnrollmentFullInstall25.exe"
  4. This is a LARGE (74 MB) file, so it may take some time, depending on your county network connection.
  5. To install, (logged in as administrator) double-click on the file that you saved.
  6. Follow the instructions on the Blue Ribbon HelpSheet

Check your file dates:

  1. Go to Blue Ribbon, the Help menu, About. Click on the turquoise arrow and check to see if your file dates are the same as the ones shown below. If not, notify Becky.

Download Martech Locks program

You only need this if you have talked to me and I have given you the instructions for downloading and using this program.

Blue Ribbon Support Contact: Becky Nibe, 800-689-6589