The Following are Category Examples.
 Orioles 1989
(Baseball Cards)
 Orioles 1988
 Dickens Village  (Porcelain)
 Christmas in The City
 New England Village
 Precious Moments
 American Coins
(Coin Collecting)
 French Coins
 German Coins 1900-1950
 British WWII Stamps (Stamp Collecting) 
 Press Esc to Resume 
 If you wish to limit the search to a particular category
 press F2 to make selection from table or type the Category
 name and press Enter.
 If you leave this field blank all categories will be searched.
 Help!
(F1) cycle help
 !(Esc) to resume
Change Export/Import Directories
Use this option to set the logical DOS Drives:\Directory\SubDirectory
The Currently Active Export File will also be displayed on this Menu;
and, that File was set from the first option on this Menu.
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 Grading System 
To choose a valid Grade either type the two
character code of an EXISTING grade or press
F2 to view possible selections.
After pressing F2 hilight the desired grade and
press Enter.
You may add your own grades to the table by
pressing F2 to bring the table up and then Ins.
To modify an existing grade, hilight the grade
and press Ctrl+Enter.
 Esc to Resume 
  Use the cursor keys, PgUp, and PgDn  
  keys to move about the report.  Use  
  the Home and End keys to jump from
  top to bottom.  Press Esc to exit
  the report.
	 Press Esc to Return 
 *(Esc) to resume
 Help!
 	(F1) cycle help
  For example:
You may wish to produce a file which would contain
  information to be shared with other Collector Mate users.  
The file would have the attributes of a Category File  
  that you have set up through the Main Menu.  The file
  could contain no data, or might contain previously entered 
  data.
You can add items to your Active Export through the
  the "Group Query" (Ctrl+Q) - Main Menu or the "Item List"  
  table.  Individual items may be "Tagged" with the <SPACE>  
  bar from the  "Item List"  table and then added  to the
  Active Export file with (Ctrl+T).
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 Help!
) for Example
  This is a Table of your exportable Files.
1. To add a new file, press the (Ins) key
2. To delete a file; hilight the file, then press the (Del) key.
3. To activate a file, use the (
) keys to hilight a file.
Press (Ctrl+A) to activate the hilighted file.
4. The curser is at the locator field and will move the hilight
bar based on the Description entered.
Export Collector Mate Files Table  (Bas
On Active Export Directory)
 Help! 
  Use this  "Menu Option"  to access a table of
  Collector Mate Files  to  be  exported.
The "Active Directory" is displayed below.  This  
is where your Export File will be written.
The "Active File Name" is displayed above.  This  
 is the DOS file name of your choice.  Collector
 Mate automatically adds an .IMP extension.
 Use this option to Add new files or Delete them.  
 (F1) cycle Help 
	 (Esc) to resume 
Complete the information on the screen or change the
  existing information.  To accept the entire record at any 
  point press Ctrl+Enter.
  Otherwise the record will be accepted when the last field 
  has been entered.
To abort the form at any point press Ctrl+Esc or
  press Esc until you back up out of the form.
 Press Esc to Resume 
 If you would like to filter on the generic field supply
 the desired match.
Export Collector Mate Files Table
 ,Import Collector Mate Files Table
 ,Generic ASCII File Importer
 Help! 
  Use this  "Menu Option"  to import an ASCII
  File into your Collector Mate system.
The "Active Directory" is displayed below.  The
system will  default to this  Directory  to
first look for the ASCII File.
 The "File Name" can be chosen from the table you  
 access from this Option.  The file may have any
 valid DOS extension.  Valid DOS "wildcard" con-
 ventions may be applied to the lookup.  Logical
 Drives and Paths may be changed for the lookup
 table.
 (F1) cycle Help 
	 (Esc) to resume 
Fill out the match field and only items that match
  on that generic field will be reported on.
  Example :
A baseball card collector may set his area up to have
  the generic label 'Status'.  Here he may put things like
  'Rookie', 'Error', 'Rare', etc
Now one may report on all rookies, rare cards, or
  Error cards in that Area.
This field is optional for any collectibles that may
  require additional information.  It also may be used to
  create a specific report tag.
Example Using baseball cards:
Some baseball card collectors may choose to tag
  certain cards as having a special quality.  For instance
  the generic label could be defined as 'Status' in which
  case the collector could respond with 'Rookie', 'Error'
  or 'Rare' to name a few.  Now reports can be generated
  using records matching any one of the three entries.
 Press Esc to Return 
  The following keys manipulate the Lookup Table.
  Insert Key- Add a record.
  Enter Key - Change hilighted record or activate a category.
  Delete Key- Delete hilighted record.
  Ctrl+I
- Auto Insert Mode.
  Ctrl+C
- Copy all Grades to Another Category.
  The following keys will move you about the Lookup Table.
  Cursor Down - Move down one record.
  Cursor Up
- Move up one record.
  Page Down
- Move down one screen page.
  Page Up
- Move up one screen page.
  Home
- Move to top of screen page.
  End
 	- Move to bottom of screen page.
  Ctrl+Page Down - Move to bottom of entire table.
  Ctrl+Page Up
- Move to top of entire table.
The Grade Search will move you to the record who's
grade code most closely matches what you enter.
 Press Esc to Resume 
 *(Esc) to resume
 Help!
 	(F1) cycle help
  For example:
You may wish to  import  information from  other
  Collector Mate users or other ASCII files.
The file would have the attributes of a Category File  
  that you  have set up  through the  Main Menu.  The file
  could contain no data, or might contain data which had
  been.
 IMPEXMPL
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 Help!
) for example
  This is a Table of all of the Import Files that Collector Mate
  has found in the import directory you have chosen.
1. To delete a file; hilight the file, then press the (Del) key.
2. To Import data, use the (
) keys to hilight a file.
Press (Ctrl+I) to import the data into the Active Catagory.
3. The curser is at the locator field and will move the hilight
bar based on the Description entered.
4. Press the (Enter) Key to access a form of the import file
information.
Export Collector Mate Files Table
 /Import Collector Mate Files Table  (Based On Active Import Directory)
 Help! 
  Use this  "Menu Option"  to access a table of
  Collector Mate Files  to  be  imported.
The "Active Directory" is displayed below.  This  
is where the program will look to find your
Import File.
 The "File Name" can be chosen from the table you  
 access from this Option.  The file will have an
 .IMP extension.
 (F1) cycle Help 
	 (Esc) to resume 
Fill in the information regarding the item or change existing info.
To accept record at any point press Ctrl+Enter.  To abort form at any
point press Ctrl+Esc or Esc-(from the first field).  To go into Auto
Insert Mode press Ctrl+I from the Item Lookup Table. To disable auto
entry just escape from the item form.
 If a name is provided only items with that exact name will 
 be extracted.
 The following keys will manipulate the Lookup Table 
  Enter  Key - Brings the record up for viewing or changing. 
  Delete Key - Brings the record up for deletion.
  Insert Key - Allows record to be added.
  Ctrl+I
- Auto Insert Mode.
  Ctrl+C
- Copy Hilighted Record. (For Duplicates)
  Ctrl+Space Bar  - Tag Highlighted Item.
  Ctrl+T
- Manipulate Tagged Items.
  Ctrl+D
- Delete Tagged Items.
The following keys will move you about the Lookup Table. 
  Cursor Down - Moves to next record down.
  Cursor Up
- Moves to next record up.
  Page Down
- Moves down one screen page.
  Page Up
- Moves up one screen page.
  End
 	- Moves to bottom of active page.
  Home
- Moves to top of active page.
  Ctrl+Page Down - Moves to end of entire table.
  Ctrl+Page Up
- Moves to top of entire table.
  F5 Key
- Toggles sort field from Name to Year.
The Name Search will go to the record who's name most  
  closely matches what you type. The name search is disabled 
  when sorting on the field 'Year'.
  ( Items with a 
 by them are in your personal collection ) 
 Press Esc to Resume 
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Welcome to the Collector Mate Help System:
  The following keys will manipulate "Help" Menus:
  Curser Up/Down, (
) - To move selector bar to desired Menu Option.
  Enter, (
 	- To select highlighted Menu Option.
  Ctrl+"Q",  (^Q)
- Activate Group Query.
- Exit to Resume
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Tell me more about:
(F1) to cycle help 
 What are the "Menu Options"
 The "Status Information"
 How I might use Catagories
 What is an Export File?
 Press Esc to Resume 
 Collector Mate Categories 
  Collector Mate uses  "Categories"  to combine several items  into a common  
  group.  The ways you use "Categories" are limited only by your imagination. 
 Examples of Categories:
Select Category:
 a) My coins, her coins, our
 a) Use this Main Menu 
coins. The same item in both 
option to change
 b) Items for sale, Items
 "categories, add or 
wanted, items for sale &
delete a category. 
wanted,
 ,Category Update:
 c) Stamps, Cards, Coins, or
 a) Use this Main Menu 
Prints. (Collections of
  option to change
differing kinds.)
the characteristics
 Types of Categories:
 &of a category.
 a) Categories may be temporary, or permanent.
b) You name the cat-  
 b) Items may be added, or deleted either
egory. You set the 
individually or by groups.
pricing, grading,  
 c) Entire Categories may deleted or duplicated.
label, etc.
 Press (F1) for Help 
 Press Esc to Resume 
	H	O>
  Collector Mate Export File  
 An "Export File" is a file you create through "Trading Manager".
 It's primary function is to allow users of Collector Mate to trade  
 information regarding their individual collections by diskette or
 modem. You may wish to create an export file called "forsale.imp"
 and add all or some of your For Sale items to it.  Now others may
 easily import your file and view your For Sale items.
 If an export File is active, the name of the file will be displayed 
 in this portion of the main menu.
For Additional help about "Export Files" use
the F1 key from the Trading Manager menu.
Press F1 for Help
 Press Esc to resume 
 Press (F1) for help 
 Item Management 
 Press Esc to Resume 
  Add new Items  
 Change existing 
 Pick Category 
Change current subject
Delete Items  
Category (i.e.  from  
stamps  to  baseball  
cards).
 Calculations 
Collection Value 
Total Investment 
 Reporting 
 To Printer or Screen 
Item Listing
For Sale Items
 Category Update 
  Wanted Items Etc..  
  Add new Categories 
Change existing
 Phone Numbers 
  Delete Categories  
 Keep Collectors
 Dealers, Friends
 Trading Manager 
 Grading Setup 
 Manage Trade Files. 
Define Grading Schemes
( Yours and Others ) 
 lPress (F1) for Help
 :Press Esc to resume
 Group Query 
Power option which allow you
 Export File 
to extract information from 
The currently "active" Export File that  
all or selected Catagories  
has been selected thru Trading Manager.  
 Register/Info 
 Category 
Software Registration 
 The Currently active Category
Screen and Information
 that  has been  selected thru
 the  "Select Category" option
 off of the "Main Menu."
 Esc 
Exit to DOS
 Date 
 Time 
Current system
Current system
 Select the low end of the market value range you 
 wish to include or leave this blank.
 This is the high market range.  
 A number range may be supplied to further define selection
 criteria.  This would be the low number in the range.
 If left blank of course no filtering will be used on number. 
 This would be the high number in the range. 
 Select 'Yes' to associate a number with each item. 
 Press Esc to Return 
  If you only want to select the "Owned", "For Sale", etc.. 
  Make that designation here.  Otherwise choose '-' to
  include all ownership designations.
 Select a retail price range if you wish to filter on the  
 original purchase price.  This is the low price range.
 This is the high price range. 
 Help!
Enter the valid DOS Directory and Path for your
Export/Import FILES.IMP.  All valid DOS naming
conventions apply.
(Esc to resume)
 Select where queried items are to go. 
 Use cursor keys and press Enter.
 	Esc to Resume
  Total all Owned Items  
  on Amount Invested
 Sum Market Value
 of Owned Items  
If 'Owned' then use market
value-What you paid.
Net Profit on
If 'For Sale' then use
  Sold Items 
Selling price-paid price. 
Cost Determined  
 Potential Net Profit  
by Market Value  
Based on Retail Field 
 First select report destination with the F5 key (Screen or Printer). 
 Select desired report and press enter.  Press Esc to exit reports.
 Press Esc to Resume 
  Select 'Yes' to associate two dates with each item.  
 Press Esc to Return 
  The following keys manipulate the Lookup Table.
  Insert Key- Add a record.
  Enter Key - Change hilighted record or activate a category.
  Delete Key- Delete hilighted record.
  Ctrl+I
- Auto Insert Mode.
  The following keys will move you about the Lookup Table.
  Cursor Down - Move down one record.
  Cursor Up
- Move up one record.
  Page Down
- Move down one screen page.
  Page Up
- Move up one screen page.
  Home
- Move to top of screen page.
  End
 	- Move to bottom of screen page.
  Ctrl+Page Down - Move to bottom of entire table.
  Ctrl+Page Up
- Move to top of entire table.
The Category Search will move you to the record who's
Category most closely matches what you enter.
 Press Esc to Resume 
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 item for more help
Change Export/Import Directories
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  This menu allows you to access a table of Collector Mate files.
  These files may then be Exported or Imported to or from the
  directories and paths which are set from this menu.
  (Esc - to Resume)
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 Select 'Yes' to keep track of a high and low market value per item. 
 Press Esc to Return 
  You may limit the search to a particular introduction year. 
  Leave 
 to include all years.
 This would be the retirement year or the last year this
 item was produced.  Again, leave it blank to disable that 
 filter.
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