Lotus SmartSuite Release 9.

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This file contains the latest information about installing and using SmartSuite. Some of the
information in the books and online documentation is out of date.
IMPORTANT: If you are upgrading from Release 9.6 to Release 9.8, you must have access to
the Release 9.6 .MSI file to complete the SmartSuite installation. For more information, refer to "If
You Are Upgrading from a Previous Release" in the Installation section below.
SmartSuite Release 9.8 includes the following:

Support for Microsoft WordArt in 1-2-3, Word Pro, and Freelance Graphics
Improved compatibility with Microsoft Office
1-2-3 Interoperability with document management systems (ODMA)
Greater support for Euro currency in 1-2-3
Fixes for customer-reported issues in all of the SmartSuite applications

CONTENTS
> System Requirements
> Installation
> Uninstall
> Information about SmartSuite Release 9.8
> Troubleshooting
The Lotus Software License Agreement displays during the installation process in the same
language version as SmartSuite. This license agreement can also be accessed via the Start
menu under Programs - Lotus SmartSuite - Lotus Software Agreement. All of the language
versions of the License Agreement are located in the \Lotus\License folder on your hard disk.

System Requirements
To use SmartSuite, you need to make sure your computer meets the following system
requirements:
Hardware
IBM PC or compatible with Pentium class or higher processor

VGA or higher resolution adapter and monitor

Mouse or other pointing device
Microsoft Windows compatible CD-ROM drive

Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or higher)

Microsoft Windows NT 4 (Service Pack 6 or higher)
Microsoft Windows ME
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 95
Note: SmartSuite Release 9.8 was tested on Windows 95 OEM, Service Release 2.5 for the
English version and Service Release 2.1 for language versions. IBM recommends that you install
the latest version of Internet Explorer, the Euro patch, and any other updates available for
Windows 95.
Memory
128MB recommended for Windows XP

64MB recommended for Windows 2000

48MB recommended for Windows NT 4.x
16MB recommended for Windows 95, 98 or ME
Disk space:
Maximum hard-disk space required for SmartSuite: 293MB
(Your hard-disk space usage will vary depending on operating system and configuration.)

Installation
You can use the Install program on the SmartSuite CD-ROM to upgrade from a previous release
or to install SmartSuite for the first time.
Note: Before you install SmartSuite, you should close all Windows programs and shut down all
anti-virus protection programs.

> If You Are Upgrading from a Previous SmartSuite Release

You can install SmartSuite to the same location as the previous release or to a new location. The
SmartSuite Release 9.8 Install program detects whether a previous SmartSuite release is
installed and automatically uninstalls it.
If you are upgrading from Release 9.7, you can follow the Standard Install Instructions below to
uninstall Release 9.7 and install Release 9.8.
If you are upgrading from Release 9.6, you must have access to the Release 9.6 .MSI file to
complete the uninstall of Release 9.6. The Release 9.8 Install program searches for this file in the
following locations:

the network drive and path from where SmartSuite Release 9.6 was installed
the \extra\msi96 directory on the SmartSuite CD-ROM
the \extra\msi96 directory on the network drive where the network administrator
performed the Release 9.8 Administrative Install

If the Install program cannot locate the Release 9.6 .MSI file, the following message displays.

The feature you are trying to use is on a <source> that is not available.
Insert the 'Lotus SmartSuite - <language>' disk and click OK.
where <source> is the location SmartSuite Release 9.6 was installed from.
where <language> is the language version of SmartSuite.
You must provide the Release 9.6 version of the .MSI file before you can continue the Release
9.8 installation. If you are installing from a network, contact your network administrator for the
location of this file on the network. When you locate the correct .MSI file, follow these steps to
proceed with the Release 9.8 installation:
1. If necessary, restart the Release 9.8 Install program.
2. When the error message appears, click Browse in the message box.
3. Navigate to the Release 9.6 .MSI file.
4. Click OK and proceed with the installation.
If you are upgrading from Release 9.5 (or earlier), IBM recommends that you uninstall the
previous SmartSuite release prior to installing Release 9.8.

> If You Are Upgrading from 1-2-3 Standalone Release 9.5 (or earlier)
If you have standalone 1-2-3 Release 9.5 (or earlier) installed on your computer, IBM
recommends that you uninstall it prior to installing SmartSuite Release 9.8.
1. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, choose Settings, and then choose Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select Lotus 1-2-3.
4. Uninstall 1-2-3 (and Approach if you installed it for interoperability).
5. Exit the Control Panel.
6. Follow the Standard Install Instructions for SmartSuite.

> If You Are a Network Administrator

For information about installing to a network file server, refer to the Readnet.rtf file located in
the \Lotus folder on the SmartSuite CD-ROM.

> Standard Install Instructions

If you insert the SmartSuite CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, the Install program starts
automatically.
You can also follow these instructions to install SmartSuite:
1. Insert the SmartSuite CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. From the Windows taskbar, click Start and then choose Run.
3. Type x:\autorun\startautorun in the Run dialog box, where x: is the letter of your CD-ROM
drive.

4. (Optional) After Install is complete, restart Windows.

Note: SmartSuite includes the Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) Version 2.0. If Version 2.0 is not
present on your system, SmartSuite will install it and force a reboot on your machine before
completing the SmartSuite installation.

Uninstall
The Uninstall program removes all SmartSuite files which were copied to your system when the
SmartSuite product was installed. It also removes all program folders (except for the main Lotus
folder), shortcut icons, icons, and Windows registry entries.
The Uninstall program does not delete files in your work or personal folders, or other files that
were changed after they were installed. It does not delete a folder until all folders and files are
removed from that folder. In addition, the Uninstall program does not remove files copied to a file
server during an Administrative Install.

> Uninstalling a Standard or Node Installation

The Uninstall program can be accessed from the Start menu.
1. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, choose Settings, and then choose Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select Lotus SmartSuite - <language>, where <language> is the language version of
SmartSuite.
4. Choose Add/Remove.
5. Select Lotus SmartSuite.
6. Click OK.
7. In the Setup Wizard, click Next.
8. Choose Remove and then click Next.
9. Click Remove again.

Information About SmartSuite Release 9.8

> Improved Compatibility with Microsoft Office
Support for Microsoft WordArt in 1-2-3, Word Pro, and Freelance Graphics
1-2-3, Word Pro, and Freelance Graphics Release 9.8 import Microsoft WordArt objects as
Windows metafiles (WMF). Imported attributes include text, font, font size, color, gradient, bold,
italics, underline, direction of text, and texture.
Note: WordArt autoshape objects are not imported.
Improved Microsoft Office file import and export filters in 1-2-3, Word Pro, and Freelance
Graphics
Improved Microsoft Office file import and export filters are available in 1-2-3, Word Pro, and
Freelance Graphics. The File - Open and File - Save functions maintain as much data and
functionality as possible. Note that there is not a 1:1 correspondence for all features in Microsoft

Office and Lotus SmartSuite, so 100% functionality cannot be achieved.

1-2-3
1-2-3 opens and saves Microsoft Excel 2000 and Excel XP files. 1-2-3 Release 9.8 maintains
pictures in Excel files during import and export.
Note: This new functionality is not documented in the online Help.

Choose File - Open and select Microsoft Excel (XLS;XLT;XLW) for Files of type.

Choose File - Save As and select Microsoft Excel 97-2000 Workbook (XLS) for Save as
type.

Word Pro
Word Pro opens and saves Microsoft Word 2000 and Word XP files.

Choose File - Open and select MS Word 2000 (*.doc) for Files of type.

Choose File - Save As and select MS Word 2000 (*.doc) for Save as type.

Word Pro opens Microsoft Excel 2000 and Excel XP files.

Choose File - Open and select MS Excel 97 (*.xls) for Files of type.

Freelance Graphics
Freelance Graphics opens and saves Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 and PowerPoint XP files.

Choose File - Open and select MS PowerPoint 3.0 - 8.0 (PPT) for Files of type.

Choose File - Save As and select MS PowerPoint 97 (PPT) for Save as type.

>1-2-3 Interoperates with Document Management Systems (ODMA)

Release 9.8 includes two new ODMA methods for 1-2-3: OpenDocumentFromODMA and
SaveAsToODMA.
Note: This new functionality is not documented in online Help.
OpenDocumentFromODMA
Opens a 1-2-3 file from the Document Management Service providing ODMA interface.
Syntax
Set document = application.OpenDocumentFromODMA()
Parameters
None
Return Values
Document. A new instance of the Document class for the file selected from the DMS's File Open
Dialog. The following file types are supported:
1-2-3 9 workbook(.123)
1-2-3 97 workbook(.123)
1-2-3 for Windows Release 1, 3 and 4 (.wk1, .wk3, .wk4)

1-2-3 SmartMaster template (.12m, .wt4)

For Domino.Doc, an association should be defined for all the above files.
SaveAsToODMA
Creates a new draft of the document in the DMS.
Syntax
document.SaveAsToODMA()
Parameters
None.
ReturnValue
None
Usage
When you save a document with the SaveAsToODMA method, a new draft of the document is
created on the DMS and is opened for editing. The previous document in which the function was
called, is closed. If you use SaveAsToODMA and the FileSystem button is selected, 1-2-3 will
display an error message.
Adding 1-2-3 as an ODMA application in Domino.Doc
If 1-2-3 is not already defined in the Domino.Doc Library, you need to add it as an ODMA application by
creating a Launch Association in Domino.Doc. For instructions on creating a Launch Association, refer to the
Domino.Doc Administrator's Guide.
ODMA Format:
File Extension:
Application ID:
Description:

1-2-3 (123)
123
Lotus123.Workbook

Release 9.8 supports all these file types for Domino.Doc.

File Type

File String (extension)

FILE_TYPE_123
FILE_TYPE_123_OS2
FILE_TYPE_123_98
FILE_TYPE_12M
FILE_TYPE_WK4
FILE_TYPE_WK3
FILE_TYPE_WK1
FILE_TYPE_12A

1-2-3 (123)
1-2-3 (123)
1-2-3 (123)
1-2-3 Rel 6 Smart Masters (12m)
1-2-3 (wk4)
1-2-3 (wk3)
1-2-3 (wk1)
1-2-3 Rel 6 Add-In (12A)

> 1-2-3 Uses Euro as Default Currency Format for European Countries
1-2-3 Release 9.8 uses the Euro as the default currency format if the Euro is specified as the
currency symbol in the operating system (Regional Settings).
To set the Euro as the default currency symbol:
1. In the Control Panel, launch Regional Settings.
2. Specify the appropriate country/language setting.
3. Specify the Euro as the currency symbol. Note: You must select one of the currencies in the

Currency Symbol list box.

4. Click OK to exit the Control Panel.
1-2-3 uses the Euro as the default currency format when you open a SmartMaster or specify
Currency as the numeric format in Range properties.

> Specify Whether Word Pro Should Run Attached LotusScript

You can specify whether Word Pro Release 9.8 should alert you when you open Word Pro or
SmartMaster documents that contain attached LotusScripts. If you set the "Warn before running
scripts" option, Word Pro displays a Security Warning message if the document contains a script.
You can then specify whether the script (which might contain a virus) should run or be disabled.
To enable the "Warn before running scripts" option:
1. From the File menu, choose User Setup, and then choose Word Pro Preferences.
2. In the Enable tab, select "Document open scripts" under Performance.
3. In the General tab, select the option Warn before running scripts." This option is disabled by
default.
4. Click OK.
If you set the "Warn before running scripts" option, Word Pro checks all .LWP and .MWP
documents to determine if they contain LotusScripts. Word Pro does not check:

Other file formats

Scripts/macros in languages other than LotusScript
AmiPro macros imported with associated .SAM files
Application startup scripts

Note: If you use the Script Editor to modify, save, or run the scripts, the scripts will become
enabled.

> Legacy Word Processing Filters Removed from Word Pro

Word Pro Release 9.8 no longer contains the following text filters:

DCA/FFT
FrameMaker (MIF) (*.*)
Legacy 1.2 (*.*)
Lotus Manuscript 2.x (*.*)
MS Windows Write 3.x (*.*)
MultiMate 3.3 (*.DOC)
MultiMate 4.0 (*.DOX)
MultiMate Advantage I, II (*.*)
Office Writer 4, 5, 6 (*.*)
PeachText 5000 (*.*)
Professional Write 1, 2 (*.*)
Q&A Write 1, 3, 4 (*.*)

SAMNA Word IV (*.*)

WordStar 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (*.*)
WordStar 2000 R3 (*.*)
Wordstar for Windows 1.x (*.*)
XyWrite DOS/Windows (*.*)

> Changes in SmartCenter Folders

The SmartCenter Release 9.8 Internet drawer contains a new "IBM" folder that links to the IBM
Web site (www.ibm.com).
SmartCenter Release 9.8 no longer contains the following folders: News, Stocks Quotes,
Weather, Web Reference, Travel, Maps, and SmartSuite Tips. If you want to create similar folders
and customize them, right-click the appropriate drawer handle and then click New folder.
Note: If you are upgrading from a prior release and you previously customized SmartCenter
drawers and folders, those customizations may be lost when you install Release 9.8.

> Maintaining Multiple Folder Paths in Word Pro and Freelance Graphics
For Word Pro SmartMaster templates and documents, you can specify multiple folder paths in
the Locations tab in File - User Setup - Word Pro Preferences. During a standalone or node
installation, the user-defined multiple folder paths specified in the previous release are preserved
on the local machine.
For Freelance Graphics SmartMaster templates, you can specify multiple folder paths in File User Setup - Freelance Preferences - File Locations. During a standalone installation, the userdefined multiple folder paths specified in the previous release are preserved on the local
machine. For node installations, the user-defined multiple folder paths specified in the previous
release are not preserved on the local machine. You can manually add the additional paths after
the node install is complete.
Installing to the SAME Location as the Previous Release
If you are upgrading to Release 9.8 and specified multiple folder paths for Word Pro and/or
Freelance Graphics in a previous release, IBM recommends that you install Release 9.8 to the
SAME drive and directory as the previous release. The Release 9.8 Install program will preserve
all of the user-defined paths.
The Release 9.8 Install program backs up the SmartMaster templates located in the Lotusdefined default folder path (for example, x:\lotus\smasters\wordpro). After you have installed
Release 9.8, the SmartMaster templates from the previous release are located in the backup
folder under the Lotus-defined default folder path. The files in user-defined folder paths are not
backed up.
Example
multiple folder path:

c:\lotus\smasters\wordpro;e:\shared\smasters\wordpro

default folder path:

c:\lotus\smasters\wordpro

backup folder path:

c:\lotus\smasters\wordpro\backup

The SmartSuite Install program copies the SmartMaster templates from the default folder path in
the previous release to the backup folder, and installs the Release 9.8 SmartMaster templates to
the default folder path. To restore the SmartMaster templates from the previous release, copy the

SmartMaster template files (*.MWP) from the backup folder to one of the multiple folder paths
specified in User setup.
Note: If the network administrator used an Automated Install with an .RSP file and disabled the
backup option, the SmartMaster templates from the previous release will be available in the
Lotus-defined default folder path specified in User setup. For more information about Automated
Install, refer to the Readnet.rtf file located in the \Lotus directory on the SmartSuite CD-ROM.
Installing to a Different Location than the Previous Release
If you install Release 9.8 to a DIFFERENT drive and/or directory, the Lotus-defined default folder
paths for the SmartMaster templates and Word Pro documents will specify the new drive and/or
directory.
The SmartMaster templates will be located in the backup folder on the drive/directory where the
previous release was installed, but the default folder path in User setup will point to the new
drive/directory where you installed Release 9.8. To restore the SmartMaster templates from the
previous release, copy the SmartMaster template files (*.MWP) from the backup folder where the
previous release was installed, to one of the multiple folder paths specified in User setup for
Release 9.8.
The Word Pro document files will be located in the drive/directory where the previous release was
installed, but the default folder path in User setup will point to the new drive/directory. To restore
the documents from the previous release, copy them from the folder where the previous release
was installed, to one of the multiple folder paths specified in User setup where you installed
Release 9.8.

>ViaVoice Runtime Engine Removed from SmartSuite CD-ROM

SmartSuite Release 9.8 no longer provides the ViaVoice runtime engine in the \extra directory on
CD-ROM. If you use ViaVoice in 1-2-3 and Word Pro, IBM recommends that you install the latest
standalone version of ViaVoice available for your operating system.
Note: Any documentation stating that ViaVoice ships in the \extra directory is no longer accurate.

> Adobe Acrobat Reader Removed from SmartSuite

Documentation in some SmartSuite books, online Help topics, and DocOnline books (.PDF files)
states that Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.02 ships with SmartSuite. Lotus SmartSuite Release 9.8 no
longer includes or installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The SmartSuite Install program does not remove a previously installed Reader. If you are
upgrading from a previous release, the Reader will still be available on your hard disk.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the .PDF books located in the Lotus DocOnline folder.
If you are installing SmartSuite for the first time and do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed,
you can obtain the latest version of the Reader from the Adobe Web site.
Note: Adobe Access 3.2 (for accessibility integration in Acrobat Reader) has been removed from
the \extra directory on the SmartSuite Release 9.8 CD-ROM. You can download an accessible
version of the Reader from the Adobe Web site.

>Organizer Converts Competitive File Types

The Organizer conversion utility is in the \extra\organize\convert directory on the SmartSuite
Release 9.8 CD-ROM. Once you install the utility, you can convert the following types of
competitive files to Lotus Organizer: Outlook 97/98, Act! 3.x, Day-Timer Organizer, and Sidekick

97/98.
1. Navigate to the \extra\organize\convert directory on the SmartSuite CD-ROM.
2. Double-click SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions.
3. Launch Organizer and choose File - Convert.

>ScreenCam Player
In addition to the ScreenCam Recorder, the ScreenCam Player is now available in the
extra\scrncam\player directory on the SmartSuite Release 9.8 CD-ROM. For more information,
refer to Scplayer.txt in the same directory.

>Extra 1-2-3 Maps Removed from SmartSuite CD-ROM

The \extra\123\maps directory has been removed from the SmartSuite Release 9.8 CD-ROM. All
current map files are included in 1-2-3 Release 9.8.

> New Registration Tool

SmartSuite Release 9.8 contains a new Web-based product registration program which prompts
you to register at the end of the SmartSuite installation. Please re-register SmartSuite using the
new registration tool.
Note: The postage-paid registration card mentioned in the documentation is no longer included in
the SmartSuite package.

> Fixes for Customer-Reported Issues

Release 9.8 includes all fixes made in prior releases. To see a list of customer-reported issues
that are fixed in Release 9.8, as well as prior releases, you can view Lotus Support Technotes on
the Web.
1. Navigate to the Lotus Customer Support search page on the Web at URL:
http://www-3.ibm.com/software/lotus/support/.
2. In Keyword Search against Lotus content, type the following text string (case sensitive, include
the quotes): "fix list" AND SmartSuite and 9.8
3. Click Go. A list of related Lotus Support Technotes displays.
4. Open the Fix List for SmartSuite for Windows Release 9.8.

> Customer Support Information

Customer support services change periodically. You can call 1-800-553-4270 to obtain updated
information about support services. For customer service and updated phone numbers, call 1800-343-5414.

Troubleshooting
>Error Message Exiting 1-2-3 from Domino.Doc (via ODMA)
An error message "This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down" may
display when exiting 1-2-3 under the following conditions:

1-2-3 is launched from a Domino.Doc ODMA client machine.

The operating system is Windows 95 or 98.

The Domino.Doc registry key to make 1-2-3 compliant with Domino.Doc is incorrect or missing.
To resolve the problem, you can manually create the registry key for 1-2-3.
1. In a command prompt window, type REGEDIT and press ENTER.
2. Navigate to the following registry key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\lotus\Domino.Doc
Desktop Enabler/ODMADeInitApps."
3. Add the registry key value: "Lotus123.Workbo"
4. Save the registry key value and close Regedit.
Note: The Windows registry is central to the operation of Windows and any changes must be
performed with care. As with any configuration change, it is highly recommended that customers
have complete backups of computer systems and data files before modifying the Windows
registry.

>Number Style Bullets Are Not Underlined in Word Pro

If you apply an attribute of underline, double underline, or word underline to the first character in a
number or bullet list, the number or bullet is not underlined. If you want the number or bullet to
retain the attribute, you can set a registry key.
1. In a command prompt window, type REGEDIT and press ENTER.
2. Navigate to the following registry key:
HKCU\Software\Lotus\WordPro\99.0\lwpuser.ini\WordProUser\UnderlineNumList
3. Change the registry key value to:

0 to not retain underline attribute when first character in the text after bullet is underlined
1 to retain the underline attribute when first character in the text after bullet is underlined

Note: The default value is 0.

4. Save the registry key value and close Regedit.
If you change the value of the registry key to 1 and then launch Word Pro, the numbered bullets
are underlined if the first character after the bullet is underlined.
Note: The Windows registry is central to the operation of Windows and any changes must be
performed with care. As with any configuration change, it is highly recommended that customers
have complete backups of computer systems and data files before modifying the Windows
registry.

>Multiple folder paths are "missing" after installation in Word Pro and Freelance
Graphics
If you specified multiple folder paths in a previous release and then upgrade to Release 9.8,
some Word Pro SmartMaster template files and/or documents and/or Freelance Graphics
SmartMaster templates from the previous release may be "missing" from the Lotus-defined
default folder paths.
If you installed Release 9.8 to the SAME directory as the previous release:

The Word Pro and Freelance Graphics SmartMaster template files will be located in a
backup folder. You can manually copy these files to the Lotus-defined default folder path
(for example, x:\lotus\smasters\wordpro) or to one of the user-defined multiple folder
paths specified in User setup.

The Word Pro document files will be located in the same folder path(s) as the previous
release.

If you installed Release 9.8 to a DIFFERENT directory than the previous release:

The Word Pro and Freelance Graphics SmartMaster template files will be located in a
backup folder on the previous drive/directory. You can manually copy these files to the
appropriate folder path on the NEW drive/directory.

The Word Pro document files will be located in the same folders on the previous
drive/directory. You can manually copy these files to the appropriate folder path on the
NEW drive/directory.

Note: IBM recommends that you install Release 9.8 to the SAME drive and directory as the prior
release.
For more information, refer to "Maintaining Multiple Folder Paths in Word Pro and Freelance
Graphics" in the Information about SmartSuite Release 9.8 section above.

>NotesSQL Version 3.01 is not installed during SmartSuite Installation

The installation of NotesSQL Version 3.01 is not successful during SmartSuite standalone and
node install if:

you are upgrading from Release 9.6 to Release 9.8 and

you have NotesSQL Version 2.06 installed on your system and
you are using Windows 95 or Windows 98.

NotesSQL Version 2.06 will also be disabled and you will not be able to perform any NotesSQL
database functions. To manually remove NotesSQL Version 2.06 and install the NotesSQL
Version 3.01:
1. After the SmartSuite Installation is completed, go to the Control Panel and use the
Add/Remove Programs to manually uninstall NotesSQL Version 2.06.
2. Insert the SmartSuite CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
3. Navigate to the \Lotus directory on the CD-ROM drive.
4. Double-click the NotesSQL301.exe file to install the driver.
Note: During installation, a warning message "ReadOnly File Detected" may display. You can
click "Do not display this error message again" to disable the message. IBM recommends that
you click "Yes" in the message box to continue the installation. The NotesSQL Version 3.01 will
be installed and Version 2.06 will be uninstalled. Clicking "No" may produce unexpected results.

>Error "Approach 9.x has a known compatibility issue..." displays during

installation
If you are installing SmartSuite Release 9.8 on Windows XP using setup.exe or autorun.exe, the
following error message may display:
Approach 9.x has a known compatibility issue with this version of Windows
and might not run as expected. Printing out from a crosstable may not work
as expected. For more information, contact Lotus.
To continue, click Continue. For more information, click Details.
This is an erroneous error message generated by Microsoft Windows XP. Approach Release 9.8
is compatible with Windows XP and printing out from a crosstable works correctly. You can ignore
the error message and click Continue to complete the SmartSuite installation.

>German Umlaut Sorts Incorrectly in 1-2-3

1-2-3 does not sort text containing the German umlaut according to official German spell check
rules. You can change the 1-2-3 sort order to conform to those rules by setting a registry key.
1. In a command prompt window, type REGEDIT and press ENTER.
2. Navigate to the following registry key: \Hkey_Current_User\Software\Lotus\123\99.0\User
Preferences\RaptorSortCompatibility.
3. Change the registry key value to:

01 (True) to maintain 1-2-3 sort compatibility

00 (False) to sort according to the German spell check rules

Note: The default value is True.

4. Save the registry key value and close Regedit.
Note: The Windows registry is central to the operation of Windows and any changes must be
performed with care. As with any configuration change, it is highly recommended that customers
have complete backups of computer systems and data files before modifying the Windows
registry.