Misc

How do I Import entries from a V4 or older DDF file into V5?
When you start AJ 5 click the Create New button to create a new journal database then, once in the program, choose Import on the File menu and use the From ...
Fri, 7 Feb, 2014 at 12:40 AM
What files are used to store entries?
Each journal (all sections, dated, free-form entries, and options) is stored in a single file. The name and location of this file is what you specified wh...
Mon, 27 Jan, 2014 at 1:42 PM
When I try to open a journal database copied from a CD it will not work. Why?
First, make sure you are clicking the ... button on the Open Journal Database screen in AJ to select the journal database the first time you try to open i...
Wed, 26 Mar, 2014 at 2:16 PM
When I start the program and enter my password it displays for a second then disappears. What's going on?
You most likely have the Hide in the system tray when the application starts checkbox checked under Options on the File menu. This options hides AJ in the...
Fri, 3 Oct, 2014 at 8:37 AM
I forgot my password. What can I do?
If there was an easy way around your password then using a password would not make sense. If you forget your password, there is no practical way to retriev...
Tue, 25 Feb, 2014 at 10:46 AM
How do I insert the entry date instead of the current date into entries?
There is an option in the configuration "Use the entry date instead of the actual date when inserting dates" on the Date/Time page. You can also ...
Mon, 27 Jan, 2014 at 1:42 PM
How can I change the date/time format?
Alpha Journal uses the date and time formats specified in Control Panel's Regional applet. Set the date and/or time format there.
Mon, 27 Jan, 2014 at 1:42 PM
I want all new dated entries to start off with more than just the date or time in them. How can I do this?
Create a template entry and use it as a template for all new dated entries. See the help file included with AJ for more information.
Mon, 27 Jan, 2014 at 1:42 PM