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Infodex
Copyright 1993
by
Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI)
108 Second Avenue West
Bertha MN 56437-0297
Phone: (218) 924-2050
FAX: (218) 924-2050 (Ext. 11)
The Bertha BBS: (218) 924-2060, 8,N,1
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│ Welcome! │
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Thank you for trying Infodex! Infodex is a versatile multipurpose database
manager used to keep track of names, addresses, telephone numbers, and much
more. Track insurance policies, computer software, and books, or use a free-
form layout to get rid of those nasty post-it notes sitting on your desk!
If you appreciate Infodex, you are encouraged to call The Bertha BBS at (218)
924-2060, and let us know! Comments, suggestions, and enhancement requests
are always welcome!
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│ Requirements │
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To run Infodex reliably, you will need the following:
∙ DOS 3.3 or Higher
∙ IBM PC, PC-Compatible or MS-DOS Computer with a Hard Drive and 640K RAM
∙ EGA Color, or VGA Color Monitor (Highly Recommended)
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│ Table of Contents: │
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Title Page & Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Quick-Start Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Installing Infodex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Executing Infodex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Using Infodex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Infodex Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Programs Mentioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Infodex Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
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│ Quick-Start Instructions: │
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To get Infodex up and running in a hurry, follow these Quick-Start
instructions:
1. Run the Install program by logging to the correct drive and directory, and
type "INSTALL".
2. After installing Infodex, you should edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, and add
the following statement:
SET INFODEX=DRIVE:\PATH (Replace with your drive and path.)
EXAMPLE: SET INFODEX=D:\INFODEX
(Note: You do not need to edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file if you accepted the
default destination directory of "C:\INFODEX".)
3. Reboot your machine to ensure that the new changes to your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file have taken effect.
4. Execute Infodex by typing "INFODEX".
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│ Disclaimer: │
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By using Infodex and/or any of its components, users indicate their acceptance
of the following terms:
"Infodex is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or
implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and
of fitness for any purpose. Neither STSI, The Bertha BBS, or any STSI
employees will be held responsible for any damages, direct or consequential,
which may result from the use of Infodex and/or any of its components."
"Information in this documentation is subject to change without notice and
does not represent a commitment on the part of STSI. STSI may make
improvements and/or changes in this documentation or in the products and/or
programs described in this documentation at any time."
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│ Registration: │
■─────────────────────────────────────────■
Infodex is distributed under the shareware concept. It is NOT freeware! You
may try Infodex for a period of two weeks. After this period, you must either
discontinue using it, or register it. Registration is only $29.95. By
registering, you will receive the latest version on 3 1/2" and 5 1/4"
diskettes, technical support, notification of updates and upgrades, and a
registration number for Infodex. (Registration also removes all nag screens!)
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To order Infodex and receive a registration number, call STSI at (218) 924-
2050, and charge it to your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover
credit card. For further registration information and pricing, please read
the REGISTER.DOC file included with Infodex. There is also a registration
form contained at the end of this documentation file.
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│ Technical Support: │
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Technical support is available to Infodex users through the following means:
The Bertha BBS: New versions of Infodex will be posted here as soon as they
are available. The Bertha BBS uses a U.S. Robotics Dual-
Standard Modem, which is capable of V.32bis, V.32, HST, and
2400 baud connect speeds. The access number for The Bertha
BBS is (218)-924-2060. Technical support questions should
be addressed to the SYSOP.
STSI FAX: STSI has a FAX machine on-line 24 hours-a-day to accept FAX
transmissions. Technical support questions / problems may
be faxed to (218) 924-2050. Most FAX transmissions will be
automatically routed to the FAX machine. If you have
problems reaching our FAX machine, wait until after the
first ring, press 11, and then begin transmitting.
Telephone: Technical support calls may be placed at (218) 924-2050.
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│ Installing Infodex │
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The files needed to properly install Infodex are listed in the file
PACKING.LST. Log to the drive where you are installing Infodex from, and type
"INSTALL". The installation program will ask you where you are installing
Infodex from (usually, the current directory), and the location where the
program files should be stored. (The default destination directory is
C:\INFODEX.)
Infodex can be installed on any drive in your system, including network
drives.
Important! Be sure to include a "SET INFODEX=D:\INFODEX" statement (or
wherever you put Infodex), in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. If this
environment variable is not found, Infodex defaults to using the
C:\INFODEX sub-directory.
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│ Executing Infodex │
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To execute Infodex, type "INFODEX" from the \INFODEX sub-directory, and press
[ENTER]. Infodex's desktop will display the main menu, along with a logo
containing version and copyright information.
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│ Using Infodex │
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Infodex supports the use of either the mouse or the keyboard. Persons using
the keyboard will want to become familiar with the keys and key combinations
available for use within Infodex. They are as follows:
HOME Move to beginning of field
CTRL+HOME Move to beginning of field
END Move to end of field
CTRL+END Move to end of field
INSERT Insert Mode / Overstrike Mode
DELETE Remove character over the cursor
BACKSPACE Remove character left of the cursor
LEFT ARROW Move cursor one character to the left
RIGHT ARROW Move cursor one character to the right
ENTER Move cursor to the next field
TAB Move cursor to next field
SHIFT+TAB Move cursor to previous field
ALT+DOWN ARROW Show list on drop-down list box
DOWN ARROW Select next entry in drop-down list box
UP ARROW Select previous entry in drop-down list box
SPACE BAR Highlight file in file list box
F4 Search for text entered in first field
F5 Display next record
F6 Display previous record
F7 Display first record
F8 Display last record
F9 Clear all fields to enter a new record
F10 Save current record
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│ Infodex Templates │
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Infodex is more than a simple name and address tracker. In order to be
versatile, Infodex maintains several different templates. Each template is
unique, allowing you to store different types of information. There are seven
Infodex templates currently available. Each template contains several fields
to cover all types of pertinent information that might need to be contained in
a record. Each template is listed below, along with the data fields that are
available.
Business Contacts
Company
Address #1
Address #2
City
State
Zip Code
Country
Up to 5 Telephone Numbers
(Includes References, such as Sales, Tech Support, etc.)
Two Contact Names
Customer Number
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Account Number
Up to 5 Lines of Miscellaneous Notes
Personal Contacts
Name
Address #1
Address #2
City
State
Zip Code
Country
Up to 3 Telephone Numbers
(Includes References such as Home, Office, Pager, etc.)
Up to 5 Lines of Miscellaneous Notes
Software
Product Name
Version
Company/Author
Serial Number
Registration Number
Registered To
Date Purchased
Purchased From
Technical Support Telephone Number
Customer Service Telephone Number
Up to 5 Lines of Miscellaneous Notes
Insurance Policies
Policy Name
Policy Number
Policy Covers
Insurance Company
Insurance Agency
Agent's Name
Agent's Telephone Number
Effective Date
Expiration Date
Policy Value
Cash-In Value
Up to 5 Lines of Miscellaneous Notes
Library (Home/Office)
Title
Sub-Title
Author
Publisher
ISBN Number
Subject
Category
Year
Up to 5 Lines of Miscellaneous Notes
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Small Info-Notes
Title
Notes (Up to 1K)
Recipes
Recipe Name
Category
Source
Servings
Calories/Serving
Fat/Serving
Cook's Rating
Preparation
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│ Programs Mentioned │
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MS-DOS is copyrighted by Microsoft.
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Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI)
108 Second Avenue West
Bertha, MN 56437-0297
Phone: (218) 924-2050
FAX: (218) 924-2050 (Ext. 11)
The Bertha BBS: (218) 924-2060, N,8,1
Infodex Registration Form
Qty Description Price Each Total
_____ Infodex Registration $29.95 ________
Includes newest version on 3 1/2" & 5 1/4"
diskettes, technical support, and
notification of udpates.
(Site-License Needed? Please call.)
Sub-Total: ________
Minnesota Residents Add 6.5% Sales Tax: ________
(Foreign Orders Please Add $7.50 S&H): ________
Total: ________
Name: ___________________________________ Title: ______________________
Company: __________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ City: ____________________________
State: ___________ Zip Code: _______________ Phone: ___________________
Please Register Infodex To This Name: _____________________________________
Method of Payment: ___ Visa/MC ___ American Express ___ Discover
___ Check/Money Order Enclosed
(Checks/MO's must be in U.S. Funds drawn on a U.S. Bank!)
Credit Card #: __________________________________ Expiration Date: ___/___
Name on Card: _______________________ Signature: _________________________
Comments / Suggestions: ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Please take a minute to answer the following questions. Your answers
will assist us in improving and marketing Infodex.
(Check all that apply.)
Where did you hear about Infodex?
[ ] BBS [ ] Catalog/Magazine [ ] Friend/Relative [ ] Other
What operating systems / environments do you use?
[ ] DOS [ ] Windows [ ] DESQview/DESQview/X [ ] OS/2
What templates of Infodex do you use?
[ ] Business Contacts [ ] Insurance Policies [ ] Software
[ ] Personal Contacts [ ] Library (Home/Office) [ ] Recipes
[ ] Small Info-Notes
Which Infodex template do you like/use the most?
[ ] Business Contacts [ ] Insurance Policies [ ] Software
[ ] Personal Contacts [ ] Library (Home/Office) [ ] Recipes
[ ] Small Info-Notes
What feature(s) do you like the most about Infodex? _____________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
What feature(s) would you like to see added to Infodex? _________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Additional Comments: ____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
May We Quote You? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Doesn't Matter
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