OBS is the Online Booking System. Please note this information is not relevant to all leaders; usually only overall leaders, treasurers and booking contacts will need to access the system.
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We aplogise for the recent connection problems there have been with OBS. These problems should now all have been resolved. Please note that if you normally connect to OBS via Remote Desktop Connection the computer name has changed from the series of digits to the following address: obs.ventures.org.uk
How can I access OBS?
To access OBS you will need to sign up to terms and conditions of use relating to data protection and then we can issue you with a username, password and handbook. Please email us at ventures@cpas.org.uk to get the process started.
How do I use OBS?
For instructions on how to use OBS see the OBS Admin Handbook. We will send you a copy with your username and password after you've signed up to be an OBS user. If you have questions which the handbook doesn't answer, please get in touch.
The Connect button is greyed out. Why can't I connect?
The most likely cause is that you are working on a machine on which you do not have sufficient security privileges to install new software (this is effectively what is happening when you access remote desktop for the first time through a browser). The solution in this case is to contact the person responsible for the security policy on your computer and ask them either to log in as an administrator user and access the web page so that the software is installed, or else grant you sufficient privileges to be able to do so yourself.
Alternatively, this might happen if you have applied Service Pack 2 to Windows XP. If so you will get a prompt at the top of the window saying "The site might require the following ActiveX control: 'Remote Desktop ActiveX Control' from 'Microsoft Windows XP Publisher'. Click here to install."
Click on that prompt and wait for the software to download and install; you should then be in business.
Alternatively connect to OBS through Remote Desktop Connection using the address obs.ventures.org.uk and your user name and password.
Where do I get software for Mac OS X?
Download it from http://www.microsoft.com/mac/otherproducts/otherproducts.aspx?pid=remotedesktopclient