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I get an "Access error 8 message" when starting ModMaster.
We have seen this message occur a few times on PCs in which the system registry had some stray references to an older version of Microsoft Access. ModMaster uses its own runtime ......

Last Update: 2006-04-21

When starting ModMaster, I get a message that says "Method 'Hourglass' of object 'IdoCmd' failed."
This error message indicates that some component of ModMaster was not installed as expected. This situation seems to occur most often in Windows Terminal Server or Citrix environments. Please see the ......

Last Update: 2008-02-22

How can I get all or part of a ModMaster report or graph into a PowerPoint presentation, Word document, or other file?
In ModMaster version 4, there is an export to Word feature which can be useful in getting a report into the Word format. However, this feature does not work for graphs. ......

Last Update: 2009-02-13

After installing ModMaster from an administrator account, I am unable to start it from another administrator or user account.
In the single PC version of ModMaster, certain user accounts may not be able to run ModMaster after it is installed from a different administrator\'s account. If you have this problem, ......

Last Update: 2008-02-07

I get an “installable ISAM” error when I try to import an Excel file.
This indicates that a necessary component of ModMaster was not successfully installed. You should manually install this file by doing the following: Download the file msexcl35.dll to your desktop or ......

Last Update: 2008-04-28

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Which states have approved the experience rating adjustment (ERA)?
A list containing the status of the experience rating adjustment (ERA) in each state can be found on the System Administration page within ModMaster. Click the ERA status link on this ......

Last Update: 2010-05-16

What is the experience rating adjustment (ERA)?
The most recent change in the experience rating formula came in 1998 with the introduction of the experience rating adjustment (ERA), which has been implemented by most, but not all, ......

Last Update: 2010-05-16

What should be included in the actual loss amount used to calculate my mod?
You should check your appropriate bureau and state-specific documentation for exact rules regarding expenses excluded from or included in losses. In general, however, the following expenses are excluded from losses: Allocated Loss Adjustment ......

Last Update: 2009-12-16

How do I enter payroll for United States Longshore and Harbor Workers' (USL&HW) codes?
For NCCI calculations: To indicate payroll for USL&HW, enter the applicable payroll code appended with the letter \'F\' in the payroll code field on the ModMaster Payroll Page. For example, code ......

Last Update: 2009-06-15

How do I enter F codes into ModMaster for New Jersey?
F codes in New Jersey calculations are accommodated in two ways: When a F code follows a 4 digit payroll code on the NJCRIB report, such as 7309F, just enter \"7309\" on ......

Last Update: 2009-06-15