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0 Load Portfolio - Prompts for portfolio filename, loads file specified,
0 and then returns to main menu. Use Esc to abort loading.
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0 Transactions - Enters transaction module. This is where you enter
0 data on "Buy", "Sell", "Dividend", etc., activity in your portfolio.
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0 Valuations - Enters valuation module. Use the "Add" command (Alt+A)
0 to generate a screen showing your current portfolio position.
0
0 Performance - Enters ROI computation module. ROI "Start" and "End"
0 dates should be existing valuation dates.
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0 Reports - Report menu. Most reports require a "Close Date" which is
0 an existing valuation date. Default is most recent valuation date.
0
0 Accounts - Module for maintaining a list of portfolios you are man-
0 aging. Use the "Alt+L" command to load a portfolio from this screen.
0
0 Tax Rates - Table of tax rates for the current portfolio.
0
0 Configure - Configuration menu for various PFROI operating parameters.
0
0 PgDn for more
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0 PFROI commands are generally indicated on the second line of operation
0 screens. Executing these commands requires use of a single key, such as
0 "Esc" or "PgDn" or the use of a key combination such as holding down the
0 "Alt" key or "Ctrl" key while striking a second key. These commands
0 function pretty much the same throughout the program:
0
0 Esc - Returns to the previous screen or aborts an operation
0 Arws - "Arrow" keys on number keypad move the cursor (blinking underline)
0 PgUp - Pages upward (backward) a page of data at a time
0 PgDn - Pages downward (forward) a page of data at a time
0 ^PgUp - ("Ctrl" + "PgUp") Moves to start of data
0 ^PgDn - Moves to end of data
0 Ins - Inserts new record
0 Del - Deletes current record
0 Home - Moves cursor to beginning of field, initiates field edit
0 End - Moves cursor to end of field, initiates field edit
0 ^Y - ("Ctrl"+"Y") Clears field
0 Alt+H - ("Alt" +"H") Displays help screen
0 Alt+P - Prints out data, "LPT1" is the default output device
0
0 Other "Alt" commands are unique to each screen. If cursor control keys
0 don't seem to work, check to see that "Num Lock" key is "Off".
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1 Transaction Keys
1
1 Esc To Previous Screen Alt+M symbol Mask toggle
1 H-Arws Previous / Next Field Alt+P Print transactions
1 V-Arws Previous / Next Record Alt+S Sort transactions
1 PgUp Page Up Alt+X compute est. taXes
1 PgDn Page Down Alt+R edit tax Rates
1 Ctl+PgUp To First Record Alt+G toggle auto-siGn
1 Ctl+PgDn To Last Record Alt+V saVe updates
1 Ins Insert New Record Alt+A Archive Old Transactions
1 Del Delete Record Alt+H Help - this screen
1 Ctl+G,Y Erase Field Alt+D Duplicate record
1 Ctl+Del Delete record (w/o msg) Alt+T mask by TAC (V3.x/CAPTOOL)
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1 PgDn
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1 Transaction Fields
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1 Mo/Dy/Yr - Transaction Date
1 TAC - Transaction Code (see next help screen)
1 Symbol - Security trade symbol
1 Descrip. - Security Description (up to 30 characters)
1 Quantity - # Shares (decimal shrs ok)
1 Amount - net transaction value (include commis. & fees)
1 Est. Tax - Estimated Taxes (for ROI calculations)
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1 Descrip. field may contain note of price & commis. amt.
1 ("=C-" disables cost base cumulation, e.g. for IRA's)
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1 PgDn or PgUp
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1 Transaction Codes (TAC's)
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1 DPF DePosit Funds ROC Return Of Capital
1 WDF WithDraw Funds CGD Capital Gains Distrib. (long)
1 BUY BUY security CGR Cap. Gains Dist. Reinvested
1 SLL SeLL security PIN Phantom INterest
1 SLS SelL Short BRW BoRroW funds
1 BYC BuY to cover RPY RePaY funds
1 IN+ INterest earned RNT ReNT earned
1 IN- INterest paid EXP cash EXPenses
1 DV+ DiVidend earned DPR DePReciation
1 DV- DiVidend paid RCV ReCieVe (e.g. inherit)
1 SP+ Split credited DLV DeLiVer (e.g. give)
1 SP- Split debited IRI Interest ReInvested
1 IN$ Interest earned/withdrawn FEE acct. mgmt. FEE
1 DV$ Dividend earned/withdrawn SCO/LCO Short/Long loss CarryOver
1 DRI Dividend ReInvested SGD Short term cap. Gains Distrib.
1 DST partnership DiSTribution SGR Short term Gains distr. Reinvested
1 BYD BUY + DPF (combined) SLW SLL + WDF (combined)
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2 Position Fields
2
2 T - Security type
2 Symbol - Ticker symbol
2 Descript. - Security Description (For F/C Income use "@$"
2 for div/int rate, e.g. "ATT @$1.25")
2 Position - Number of units held
2 Mkt Price - Market price on date of valuation
2 Valuation - Valuation at market price
2 Cost Base - Cost Basis of security
2 Gain/Loss - Unrealized gain or loss (negative)
2 Val % - Percent of total portfolio
2 F/C Inc - (Dspl #2) Forecast income/yr (Qty * @$ in descr. fld)
2 Beta - (Dspl #2) Security beta (not reqd)
2 Gain % - (Dspl #3) Percent gain (Ver 3.1+ and CAPTOOL only)
2
2 PgDn
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2
2 Position Commands
2
2 Alt + T - re-Total
2 Alt + P - Prints positions
2 Alt + D - Toggles "Gains Val" % vs "F/C Inc Beta" display
2 Alt + I - Import prices from comma delim. text file
2 of format: Symbol, Price (Ver 3.1+ and CAPTOOL only)
2
2 **** CapTool Only ****
2 Alt + L - accesses dataLink for price downloads
2 Alt + B - accesses Batch screen (from portfolio posit.)
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2 PgUp for more
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3 Portfolio Valuation
3
3 Keys :
3
3 Alt+A - Add new valuation. Overwrites any valuation of same date.
3 Alt+D - Delete existing valuation.
3 Alt+R - Review existing valuation. Prices may be updated.
3 Alt+P - Prints valuations.
3 Alt+B - Set valuation "Base" date. Default date is first
3 transaction.
3 Alt+G - Valuation Graphics (monochrome & color graphics versions,
3 see manual for setting up printer)
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4
4 Batch Valuation - Keys (CapTool only)
4
4 Alt+T - re-Total
4 Alt+P - Prints positions
4 Alt+D - Toggles "Gains Val" % vs "F/C Inc Beta" display
4 Alt+B - "Batch", i.e. generate new batch position
4 Alt+L - Loads "DataLink" module from which currently
4 displayed batch position may be automatically priced.
4 Alt+U - Updates portfolio positions for current close date
4 and values using prices from current batch position.
4 Alt+X - Sets taX=On/Off. If "On", Est. taxes calc'd during updates.
4 Alt+V - saVe current batch position.
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5 Symbol Mask - Specifies symbol of security to be computed. Setting
5 of "ALL***" computes ROI of entire portfolio.
5
5 Pf Mask - (CapTool only) Specifies portfolio to be used. Default is
5 current portfolio. DOS "wildcard" symbols "*" and "?" specify
5 several portfolios, e.g. "*.*" computes all portfolios in group.
5
5 Start/End Dates - Starting and ending date of ROI. If dates do not
5 correspond with valuation date, valuation will be estimated.
5
5 "Beta" output is of portfolio or security relative to the market index.
5 No beta is displayed if ROI extends over fewer then 12 valuations.
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6 DataLink Keys (CapTool Only)
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6 Pg - To previous and next datalink records
6 Ctl+Pg - To first and last datalink records
6 Alt+E - Edit datalink records
6 Alt+V - saVe datalink record updates
6 Alt+L - Toggles Log Status
6 Alt+S - enter "Smart" terminal mode (automatically dials
6 and logs on if "Log is set to "On")
6 Alt+A - Automatically price security positions in current position,
6 using current record AutoPrice specifications.
6 Alt+R - Reload Data Link specs. (May specify new file)
6 Alt+D - Duplicates record (for further editing)
6
6 PgDn
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6 DataLink Log-On Specifications (CAPTOOL)
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6 Service Name - For info only
6 Phone <PH> - Phone # to reach service
6 User ID <USR> - Your ID # with service (if applicable)
6 Password <PW> - Your Password with service
6 Com. Specs - Com#,Baud,Parity,Wordsize,StopBits
6 E.g. COM1:1200,E,7,1
6 Dial Sequence - Sequence to dial and connect with service
6 Log On Seq. - Log on sequence
6 Log Off Seq. - Log off sequence
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6 Notes: ^P = pause for pause delay. ^W = Wait for following characters.
6 Auto-price specs depend on service.
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6 PgUp
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7 Portfolio Tax Rates :
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7 Mo/Dy/Yr - Date new rates become effective.
7 Hld Prd - Hold period (months) req'd for long term cap. gains.
7 (Use 999 or greater for no long term treatment.)
7 CGRate - Long term capital gains rate (0 .. 1.0 allowed)
7 (Use 1.0 for no long term C.G.)
7 Max Loss - Maximum capital loss deductible from ord. income
7 Tax Rate - Portfolio marginal tax rate (0 .. 1.0)
7 Lg/Sht - Long to Short weighting factor
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8 Accounts Fields (Use "Home"/"End" keys to edit) :
8 Account Title - Name & Address (\= separator, < > = salutation)
8 Phone Number - For auto dial, requires modem
8 Portfolio File - File specification
8 Acct. Number - For reports
8 Tax ID Number - For reports
8 Note Field - Hidden field (Use Alt+N to access)
8
8 PgDn
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8 Commands :
8 Alt+P - Prints records, labels & mail merge (CapTool only)
8 Alt+V - Save accounts file
8 Alt+R - Reload accounts file
8 Alt+L - Load current portfolio
8 Alt+N - Display note field for editting
8 Alt+S - Sort by Zip, Acct. #, or PFspec
8 Alt+F - Find record containing key word or key word combination
8 Alt+C - Configure Dial-up specs. (Captool only)
8 Alt+D - (or F9 key) Auto dial current client (Captool only)
8 Alt+B - To Batch Reports and Valuations (Captool only)
8
8 PgUp
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9 Fields (Use "Home"/"End" keys to edit) :
9 Prospect - Name & Address (\= separator, < > = salutation)
9 Phone Number - For auto dial, requires modem
9 Notes - Any info.
9
9 Commands :
9 Alt+P - Prints records, labels & mail merge (CapTool only)
9 see addendum documentation for mail merge.
9 Alt+V - Save prospect file
9 Alt+R - Reload prospect file
9 Alt+D - (or F9 key) Auto dial current client (CapTool only)
9 Alt+S - Sort by Zip Code
9 Alt+F - Find record containing key word or key word combination
9 Alt+C - Configure Dial-up specs.
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B Cpi - Characters per inch. If Cpi > 10 then setup codes should match.
B
B Lines - Lines per page.
B
B Setup Codes - Are transmitted to printer prior to output in order to
B set print characteristic. Refer to printer manual for codes. ASCII
B values are keyed in by depressing Alt-key and keying ASCII value from
B number keypad.
B
B Graphics Setup Codes - Sets printer for double density bit image graphics.
B Default values are for Panasonic/Epson (9 pin) & Toshiba (24 pin).
B Graphic setup & IPL codes may have to be modified for other printers.
B Set "Display Type" prior to setting & saving Graphics Setup Codes.
B
B Graphics IPL Setup - Sets up graphics inch-per-line.
B
B IPL Reset Codes - Resets inch-per-line for text.
B
B Graphics Width - CGA --> 640, Hercules --> 720
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B Printer Type - Toggles between printer types
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B Vertical Line - Substitute "Box" character for report headers
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