DP Tool Club 17/CD_ASCQ_17_101194.iso/vrac/comimg16.zip/COMIMG.EXE/arj/COMIC.HLP

Clarion Help | 1994-05-31 | 20KB | 351 lines

 cYour Company Name, Address Information  and
 Phone to Appear on Order Form.
Percentage of Discount
on Total Order Listed
Charge for Shipping
Price
and Handling added
 ,to Total Item Listed
Percentage of Sales Tax
Price, before Tax
New Comic Entry Form
Comic Issuer Entry field is first stop of cursor.  Pressing
<F2> shows list of selections. If selection is not in list,
enter new Issuer/Title.  With bar positioned on Issuer/Title
press <ENTER>.  Issuer is place in Comic Issuer field.
Position bar to Title if not already at Title and press
<ENTER> again and Title is place in Title field. If entries
have been made in this set, the quantities will be shown in
"Qty in this Set" field.  Type in Title  of comic
to locate. If no comic has been entered in this set, new
entries can be made (Entry form will appear automatically).
Add additional Comics to set by pressing <INS> and filling out
entry form.
 New Comic Entry Update Form
 All information associated with the Comic are entered on
 this form, hence entered into the system.  Fields are presented
 for all entries.  Publisher, Character and Artist are typical
 "Lookup" fields having corresponding Tables containing lists.
 If you type a name in the field which is in the table, the table
 will not be displayed.  If a "bogus" letter is typed or a name
 which is not in the table, the table will be displayed.  At that
 time you can enter the name, select it if you wish, and return
 to the Entry form.  Month and Grade fields are entered by
 positioning the cursor to the month or grade you choose, and
 pressing <ENTER>.  If this entry form is for a Comic you do not
 have but one you seek, you can answer "Yes" to "Need".  This
 selection can also be made in the Maintenance area under "File
 No. "Need" selection.  A printout can be made of all those
 having "Yes" for "Need".
There are a number of files kept by the system along
with key files that enable processing in the variety of sorts,
and memo files that hold remarks information.  This data can be
backed up onto to floppy disks by the BACKUP function.  The
RESTORE function replaces the data back into the system. Develop
a practice of backing up your files on a regular basis.
 ;DATABASE FILES KEPT BY THE SYSTEM:ISSUER/TITLE, COMIC, PUBLISHER,
 )WRITER, CHARACTER, ARTIST, ORDER, CUSTOMER
 ^Answer NO if your Monitor
     Multi-User is
 !is not color (MONOCHROME)
     available in Network
 <version of this program.
Epson Printer or Compatible printer codes:
e.g. 27 71 27 69 0
NLQ(Near Letter Quality)
 (27 72 27 70 0
Reset/DRAFT
 RAdd to database files for your Artist, Character, Publisher, Issuer, Customer
You can build your database (or change it)  through these menu selections
Setup your COMPANY or OTHER NAME you wish to
 $appear on Order form and value of Order cost
 $additions, including Tax, Shipping, and Discount.
Another selection allows changes for printer
 $codes and other hardware settings.
By entering a DOS command you can back anyone
of your files to a Floppy disk. e.g.
The window shows backup of the Orders file and
and associated key files to A: drive.  You can
perform the same function for the other files:
Artist, Character, Publisher, Issuer, Customer.
TYPE CSCN
in window
 Window appears
for "Scanner
DOS:Copy Orders.* A:
When F4 is
Program"
 7Pressed.
 RAdd to database files for your Artist, Character, Publisher, Issuer, Customer
You can build your database (or change it)  through these menu selections
Setup your HARDWARE Printer Codes,  Monitor for
 !Monochrome or Color operation,  and whether you
 !wish to have the Date and Time displayed at the
 !top of the display.  After you have setup the
 #hardware,  exit and reenter the program.
By entering a DOS command you can back anyone
of your files to a Floppy disk. e.g.
The window shows backup of the Orders file and
and associated key files to A: drive.  You can
perform the same function for the other files:
Artist, Character, Publisher, Issuer, Customer.
TYPE CSCN
in window
 Window appears
for "Scanner
DOS:Copy Orders.* A:
When F4 is
Program"
 7Pressed.
This table lists all Records
in master database. It
allows you to prepare a
trade list or want list
"Need" by selecting from the
master database.  Locator
enables you to find selection
by file number.  By returning
on selection you can select
"Yes" or "No" for Needed. All
marked "Yes" will be printed.
Date on Order Form
  Add to your Order form:
Sales Tax
Shipping Charge
Discounts
Deposits
 1Change rates for these by
 2F2. ENTER returns to Order
 #ESC to CANCEL Processing form. F4 to
 5PRINT
You can build-on or change your Customer data base
Setup your COMPANY or OTHER NAME you wish to
appear on Order form and value of Order cost
additions, including Tax, Shipping, and Discount.
Change Monitor and Printer settings.  With added
options the program can share files.
By entering a DOS command you can back anyone
of your files to a Floppy disk. e.g.
The window shows backup of the Orders file and
 "and associated key files to A: drive.  You can
perform the same function for the other files
 #DATA, KEY or MEMO files in your Main Program.
Window appears
DOS:Copy Orders.* A:
When F4 is
 FPressed.
PROCESS1
 QUser Entries
* Todays Date
 EDoes not appear on Form
 fCustomers File No.
If not known or New
 =enter invalided No.
like "
" for
customer file selection
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Order No.
* Order Date can be entered
Identfies customers order.
on final process form (after
ESC to
Depending on your method
order entries using F8 key)
RETURN
of tracking orders Vs
customers, can be unique
 8for all orders or unique
Instructions
for the particular customer.
Include any special instructions.
 /Appears on Order Form.
Terms
 )Add terms, e.g. Net 10 days.
 )Appears on Order Form.
ORDER ENTRY FORM
ORDER FORM
 1File No. of Card
SCROLLABLE
Ser No.
Year Month of the
or 0 if other
TABLE
Series No.
Issue
item sold
of Issue
 Number of
 Sports Card Digest
 items on order
) Assigned No.
Player
Issuer
Other
 Listed Price  Price Pd
Second Line.
On first line
Items other
 Price as
Price
Player's last  Issuer of card.
than cards
 as Entered
from Card
name.
Tops, Fleer etc.  are described
 3Second Line
Total Ext.
Information Shown is as entered or
Ref Sold for
Price for
as Extracted from Card file
from card file
Line Order
 SCustomer orders are filled out on form where
all information is processed for printing.
Information is stored for later retrival.
All additions to order, such as tax, shipping,
discounts, deposits, can be included.
 dThis selection enables you to delete all previously
stored orders. Prior to this you may wish to save
these orders for future reference.
You can view all order information stored in file.
Totals for all line item prices and added order
information can be viewed.  This gives you full
account receivable data.  You can see customer
account by orders or you can see orders and related
customer data.
The Comic Books Main Menu:
 .New Card Data Entry
 5Presents a Form/Table where you can select or enter an Issuer and
and Title that characterize a group or set to which comics belong.
Each Issuer and Title will be unique.
View Update Comic File
 2Presents four sub-menu selections for viewing all comics in the
file in one of five sorted ways: Character, Artist, Title, Issuer,
and File No. (assigned sequentially by system), and in a sixth
selection for generating a "Needs" list for trade or purchase.
Order Process
 ;Calls up the Order Process Program. 1) Provides for filling out
order form for printout 2) All previous orders can be deleted from
order database 3) All orders can be viewed for account receivable
and order information.
 .Maintenance
 =Presents sub-menu selections for updating the or adding
to the Artist, Character, Publisher, and Issuer files.  Other
     selections enable access to DOS and to the Setup menu.
Reports
 APresents two sub-menus. 1) Allows one of six reports to be viewed
2) allows for selection of one of six reports to be printed out.
Backup
 BThree selections enable all files to be backed up to A: drive,
restored from A: drive or return to main menu
To Register the program, send your completed form, included on the
disk, and your check or money order to:
MerTech Consulting, Inc.
6 Bates Drive
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Note: A sample file has been included with the program so that you may
experience its versatility.  Your can delete the file if you wish.
You may enter data, view data, printout data and in affect operate
the program through all its operating functions.  Certain enhancing
functions are provided with the registered copy.
The program is continually being updated.  Register this program and
receive the latest version, all enhancements, and our full support.
"40 MB of disk storage will record 80,
 coins"
 ;ESC for PREVIOUS
PURCHASE THIS PROGRAM AND FURTHER ENJOY YOUR HOBBY!!
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F The Order Process Menu Program:
 nOrder Process
 ;Calls up the Order Process Program. 1) Provides for filling out
order form for printout 2) All previous orders can be deleted from
order database 3) All orders can be viewed for account receivable
and order information.
 .Maintenance
 =Presents sub-menu selections for updating or adding
to the various files maintained by the Main Program. Other
selections enable access to DOS and to the Setup menu.
Return to Main Menu
 5Returns program to Main menu.
 'Backup
 BThree selections enable all files to be backed up to A: drive,
restored from A: drive
The Comic Books Main Menu:
 .New Card Data Entry
 5Presents a Form/Table where you can select or enter an Issuer and
and Title that characterize a group or set to which comics belong.
Each Issuer and Title will be unique.
 eView Update Comic File
 2Presents sub-menu selections for viewing, printing, or updating
file in one of six sorted ways.  At each selection the file
is grouped according to selection and can then be viewed or
printed out.  A last selection produces a list for "Trade".
 OMaintenance
 =Presents sub-menu selections for updating the or adding
to the Artist, Character, Publisher, and Issuer files.  Other
     selections enable access to DOS and to the Setup menu.
Backup/Restore
 :Three selections enable all files to be backed up to A: drive,
restored from A: drive or return to main menu
Selections from this menu provide you with full recall of all ORDERS
processed, totals of orders including taxes, shipping charges, discounts,
and deposits.  Depending on your selection you can view all orders,
selected orders, including all item information, view all CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
to see their total orders and any if their are any receivables.  Summary of
all charges can be viewed.
 'All order
 Gdata can be
 Esaved on
 Hfloppy and
 Fdeleted from
 Dthe hard drive
 BThis provides
 Cyou with a
 Fmethod for
 Fposting all
 Eorder infor-
 Dmation as
 Gpart of your
 Daccounting.
Access the Master file for Updating, Viewing or Printout.
Each menu selection displays a corresponding table with file records
sorted accordingly.  By positioning cursor bar to selection and
pressing F8 key, all records matching selection are displayed.
Pressing F7 key will produce a hardcopy printout of matching records.
Any record listed in table can be Updated or Changed by ENTERING on
selection and making appropriate changes on form.  The record can
also be Deleted by pressing DEL key and ENTERING after form
is displayed.  The exception to the above is the menu selection "Need"
Here you can mark the file records, sorted by File No.. The mark
appears as a "Y" for Yes as needed.
A Search and Find capability marks a group of records matching the
search request.
Press F8 and enter your search information at prompt
space and ENTER.  All records are marked ("Y") that match.  Produce a
copy only of records marked by pressing F7.  This list is handy for
trading or as a reminder as to those items "Needed".
Press F6 key to delete all markings "Y".
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