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- Package date: May 6 1992
-
- Note: this package contains the following files:
-
- ADR.EXE version 5.0
- ADRSET.EXE
- REGISTR.ADR
- ADR.DOC
-
- ADR
-
- ADR is a small address data base program which allows you to store up to 240
- names and addresses in each of as many files as you wish. You can recall
- addresses and telephone numbers quickly on screen, produce labels, and
- make ASCII and dBase compatible character-delimited files for use in other
- applications. The program is specifically designed to run with a minimum
- of RAM (hence the 240 record per file limit), and is ideal for
- maintaining personal mailing lists and lists for small clubs and service
- organizations. And it's cheap! (see "Recommended contribution" below).
-
- No special installation is required - just copy the files to whatever
- drive and directory suits you best. To run the program:
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- adr [filename]
-
- If you do not provide a file name you will be asked for one. You can then
- either select an existing file or create a new one by giving an unused
- file name. Then just follow instructions.
-
- ADR will allow you to print to any non-Postscript laser printer or dot
- matrix printer; it does not require special printer drivers, since it uses
- only standard DOS print routines.
-
- A summary of help can be obtained by pressing F1.
-
- To print labels, just follow instructions. You can choose to print labels
- for all entries by pressing F2, or you can mark selected entries for
- printing by pressing F3 for each highlighted entry, then pressing F4 to
- print. Each time you print you are given certain options, which are (I
- hope) pretty well self-evident. If you choose to print only one or two
- labels, you can avoid wasting an entire sheet by telling ADR how many
- blank labels to leave before printing.
-
- Customizing: you can change the default colours for each address fi8le
- you use with the accompanying program adrset:
-
- adrset filename.ext
-
- A QUICK GUIDE TO ADR FUNCTIONS
-
- F2 - print all names on file. Use this for complete mailing lists. The
- sub-menu gives you various alternatives among printing to 1 or 2 column
- label sheets, type of printer, or making a quick telephone directory.
-
- If you use a laser printer, make sure you use labels that are made
- specifically for such printers (otherwise you might literally gum up the
- works when the high temperatures in a laser printer melt the glue).
-
- If you choose single column label sheets, you can optionally filter the
- output - e.g. select addresses only from a particular city. The filter
- uses a case-sensitive text search.
-
- If you choose single column sheets, you will also be asked how many spaces
- to insert before printing. This is to accommodate laser printers,
- basically. For example, in order to print such a sheet on a Hewlett
- Packard LaserJet II, you need to use the sliding guides and feed the
- sheets through the central axis of the paper tray. You therefore need to
- print some blanks before printing the addresses. (The menu tells you how
- many blanks).
-
- F3 - use this to flag one or just a few names for printing to a label.
- Pressing F3 marks the highlighted name for printing. If you want to
- abandon the process, just press Home to go to the top of the file. This
- will clear all flags.
-
- F4 - print flagged names. When you print, you can tell ADR to leave some
- labels blank. This is to enable you to print to the lowest remaining
- label on a single sheet of laser labels, thereby allowing you to feed the
- sheet through with a label at the top of the sheet. If you don't do this,
- it is likely that the sheet will jam.
-
- F5 - sorts the list of names alpahabetically
-
- F6 - sorts the list of names according to zip code/post code
-
- F7 - makes an ASCII file of all names and addresses
-
- F8 - makes a dBase-compatible text file called ADRBASE.TXT (using the
- tilde character ~ as a delimiter)
-
- Ins - add a name and address. The process does not use a full screen
- editor, so if you realize you have made a mistake in a line that you have
- saved, don't worry - use the edit entry function.
-
- Tab - edit the highlighted name
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- Enter - display full address of highlighted name
-
- *** IMPORTANT ***
-
- The author makes no warranty that the software in this package
- will work with your particular hardware configuration. Further, you use the
- programs entirely at your own risk, and the author will not be held
- liable for any damage caused to your hardware or software through
- use of this software.
-
- Legalities aside, you should not run into difficulties with this
- software.
-
- RECOMMENDED CONTRIBUTION
-
- These programs are distributed as shareware.
-
- You do not have to register as a user, nor are you under any
- obligation to pay for the use of the programs. However, in the
- spirit of shareware, you are requested to consider making a small
- donation to the author if you find the software in this package useful.
- The suggested contribution is $10 for individuals, $25 for groups,
- but less (or more!) would be fine.
-
- Should you decide to make a contribution, please remit to:
-
- Malcolm Drury
- 11 Adele Crescent
- Nepean
- ON K2J 2T7
- Canada
-
- Bank notes would be fine! Thank you.
-
- IF YOU HAVE PAID FOR AN EARLIER VERSION - THANKS, AND YOU ARE NOT
- EXPECTED TO PAY AGAIN!
-
- Please note that your contribution will not entitle you to
- technical support, nor to receiving any upgrades, should they
- become available. The software is supplied on an "as is" basis, and
- is fully functional - not crippled in any way. You will never be prompted
- with "Have you paid me yet?" notices. Unfortunately, I am not able to
- provide support, although I welcome bug reports (and will endeavor to fix
- any bugs and provide the sender with an updated program).
-
- You are free to distribute this software package provided that you
- distribute the ENTIRE package, including this documentation file.
-
- I hope you find this package useful.
-
- 6 May 1992
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