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Installation Instructions
The power of the ProDev*QUOTE system has grown to the point that it
can't be run unless you have a hard disk.
Exit any menu system or Windows to the C:\> prompt. Place the
ProDev*QUOTE disk 1 in your floppy drive and type A: (Enter) to
change the DOS prompt to A:\>. If you have placed the disk into
the B: drive, type B: (Enter) to change to the B:\> prompt.
Type . . .
INSTALL C: (Enter)
. . . or whatever hard disk drive letter you desire if you have
partitioned a large hard disk into more than one disk drive.
This will run the INSTALL program that will create the C:\PDS sub-
directory and copy (and un-compress) all of the necessary files to
the C\PDS sub-directory (or whatever drive letter you type).
Be sure to use the INSTALL program to print the 120 page complete
instruction manual. If you wish to print the manual later, use the
Tools Menu on the QUOTE program.
To run the ProDev*QUOTE system from the hard disk, type the drive
letter of the hard disk followed by a colon. For example "C:". You
should see the hard disk prompt (such as "C>"). Then, type:
CD\PDS (Enter)
QUOTE (Enter)
System Files
The CONFIG.SYS File
THE QUOTE PROGRAM WILL CRASH with a "DOS Error 4" message in the
middle of the screen, you will need to re-start the computer with a
CONFIG.SYS file as described below. It will contain information
that tells the PC that there will be more than 3 files open at the
same time.
To create the CONFIG.SYS file, use the QUOTE program "Tools Menu",
"Modify System Files" Sub-Menu to create or modify your CONFIG.SYS
file. Highlight that selection and press Enter. You will be asked
for the Password. The Password is the word PASSWORD prior to
registration. Press C to Create/Modify the CONFIG.SYS file.
If you are creating the CONFIG.SYS file, just type in the following
two commands and press F10 to save. If you are modifying the
CONFIG.SYS file, either modify these two lines (if they exist) or
add them to the end of the CONFIG.SYS file. Press F10 to save the
changes. YOU MUST RE-START YOUR COMPUTER for the changes to take
effect.
FILES=30 (or higher)
BUFFERS=15
The FILES command can be higher than 30 if required by other
software on your computer. Having a large BUFFERS command usually
slows your system and higher than 15 is not recommended. Actually,
only 25 FILES is required, however, Windows and other shell type
hard disk managers use files.
IF YOU HAVE BELOW MS/IBM-DOS VERSION 3.3, the program can have only
20 files open at a time. To stay within this limit, the program
will disable the HELP screens to keep from opening too many files
at a time. It is likely that you will NOT be able to print
quotations with DOS lower than Version 3.3.
Tandy Computer Considerations
If you have a Tandy computer, the computer may not read the
CONFIG.SYS file at boot-up time. Consult the Tandy instruction
manual or your Tandy dealer to configure the computer SETUP program
to read the CONFIG.SYS file. You must configure SETUP to read the
on-disk CONFIG.SYS file.
The AUTOEXEC.BAT File
Your computer looks at both the CONFIG.SYS file and the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file at start-up time. The AUTOEXEC.BAT file contains
the commands that usually take you into a hard disk menu, Windows
or some other shell type hard disk manager. If you have DOS 3.3 or
higher, you need the command SET CLIPPER=F:30 in your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file.
As above, use the QUOTE program "Tools Menu", "Modify System Files"
Sub-Menu to create or modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Highlight
that selection and press Enter. You will be asked for the
password. If you have not yet registered, the Password is the word
PASSWORD. Then, press A to Create/Modify the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
If you do not already have an AUTOEXEC.BAT file, just add the
command SET CLIPPER=F:30 and press F10 to save. If you are
modifying an existing AUTOEXEC.BAT file, move to the beginning of
the PATH line and press Enter. This should open up a blank line
just above the PATH line. Use the Up Arrow to move to the
beginning of the new blank line and type SET CLIPPER=F:30 (the F
must be upper case). NO spaces except after the word SET.
Press F10 to save.
Quit the QUOTE program and restart your computer so that the
computer will read the revised CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.
The ProDev*QUOTE Quotation System is designed to allow you to
quickly and accurately prepare quotations for various projects.
The system assumes:
STANDARD MATERIALS, PROCESSES OR PARTS, STANDARD LABOR GROUPS WILL
BE USED, SPECIAL (NON-STANDARD) ITEMS OR PROCESSES AND STANDARD
SUPPLIERS WILL BE SPECIFIED
A quotation can be built by simply entering the part or process
number (Material or Process Code) and quantities for the various
processes or items. The system will automatically look up the
price, description, etc. for each item. Special items (not a
standard Material Coded item) can be entered. The special items
will require that you also enter the description, price, supplier
code and Return-On-Sale Code. Lastly, labor hours by group code
are added. The system will look up the name of the group and the
hourly rate.
After the few minutes to build the quote, you can then print the
quote, either with or without profit mark ups. A copy of the
Quotation is retained on disk for as long as desired. Please read
Section 8 for the mathematics.
While you are using the QUOTE program, you can press F1 at almost
any time to pop-up a help window that will give a complete
explanation of that part of the program. There is no F1 Help when
you see a "Strike any key to continue" message. While you are
viewing a help screen, you can print that help message with Alt/F1.
At almost any time, you can press Ctrl/F1 to see a perpetual
Calendar (while holding down the Ctrl key, tap the F1 key).
After glancing through the manual, BE SURE THAT YOU READ AND FOLLOW
SECTION 3 ON LOADING THE DATA BASE MASTERS. The master records for
the Labor Rates, Material Coded items (Parts), Suppliers and
Return-on-Sale Codes must be created by you before a quotation can
be built. These items are loaded only once, but are used often by
the system.
Go through Section 5 to build a new quotation. You will find the
screen instructions easy to follow. Section 7 will show you how to
print your quote.
When first printing quotations, use the Audit Mode to let you see
the detail on all of the markup components that go into the prices.
You wouldn't want to give an Audit printout to your customer, but
it is a good way of learning the ProDev*QUOTE system.
Then, Section 6 will show you how to add to or modify the items in
a quote.
Use the F1 Help screens. They are quite complete and should cover
most of what you need to know AFTER you read Sections 3 and 8.
Don't forget that this is shareware that you get to try before you
buy. Be sure that it will do the job for you before you register.
DO REGISTER if you continue to use this program. It is a legal
requirement under the copyright laws and will give you technical
support, notice of future upgrades and a 128 page bound manual.
When you Quit the program, you can print the registration form.
You will likely never find a program with the power of ProDev*QUOTE
at even 10 times the low $70 registration fee.
Pre-Registration Support
If you have difficulty setting up the software AFTER you have
thoroughly read the previous instructions, OR you have questions as
to how the system can be used by your specific business, be sure to
call PRO DEV Software at 616-788-2243 Monday to Friday 8:00 to 5:00
Eastern time. There are so many combinations of features in this
system that it completely fits a wide range of type and size of
business. I often have already added features at the request of
previous registrants that you now require, but are not in the
version you are evaluating. If you request, I may send you an
updated evaluation copy so you can make an informed "buy" decision.
If you reach my answering machine, you can leave a message. If you
call from outside of the USA or Canada, BE SURE to CLEARLY leave
your Name, Complete Address and description of your
problem/questions as the cost of my returning a call can easily
exceed the yet-to-be paid registration amount.