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WELCOME TO WINCHECK! This disk contains WinCheck 3.0F This file contains the following information: 1) Just what is WinCheck? 2) Late breaking news 3) Registration Reminders 4) Legal Matters 5) How to install WinCheck 6) Printing Problems?? 7) Converting data from Quicken and other products (Quicken is a registered trademark of Intuit.) 8) Packing List 9) Product Support 10) ASP Ombudsman Statement 11) The legalese section 12) Other Wilson WindowWare products 13) Ordering Information 14) WinCheck Order Form *** JUST WHAT IS WINCHECK *** WinCheck is the finest Windows 3.0 based personal finance manager there is. It can help you keep track of various sorts of checking, savings, credit card and cash accounts. It helps you balance your checkbook and figure out how much money you really have. WinCheck can print checks (most any checks that can fit in your computer and are pre-printed with your account number. To order computer checks call "Financial Registers" at the number below and they will assist you.) (There are sample checks and other forms in our box too.) WinCheck can also print are wide variety of pre-designed or custom reports. The WinCheck report generator allows you to design reports almost completely with a mouse. The extensive online help facility pretty much precludes the need for the manual, although the heavily illustrated manual does go into further detail on many operations and gives various examples. To Order WinCheck 800-762-8383 or 206-938-1740 To Order Printed Checks 800-582-0445 Our BBS 206-935-5198 Fax 206-935-7129 Tech Support 206-937-9335 *** LATE-BREAKING NEWS *** This new 3.0 version has a variety of new features. They are: a) Quicken import capability b) Custom report generation c) Color and font customization d) Improved help files e) Ability to print Landscape checks (with newer printer drivers) f) Ability to handle multiple accounts g) No limit on number of monthly transactions *** REGISTRATION REMINDERS *** Evaluation copies of WinCheck are 100% fully functional. The sole limitation you may find is that the evaluation copies are unable to import data generated by previous versions of the WinCheck program. Evaluation copies of WinCheck have a pesky registration reminder screen that pops up whenever you start the program. Thats it! We're not going to beat you about the head and shoulders with our reminder screens. We're sure that once you see the incredible quality of our software, you will dig out your credit card, pick up the phone, call the nice people at our 800 number and register WinCheck. When you pay for the shareware you like, you are voting with your pocketbook, and will encourage us to bring you more of the same kinds of products. Pay for what you like, and voila, more of what you like will almost magically be developed. Besides, the office cat needs to be fed... *** LEGAL MATTERS *** Of course the usual disclaimers still apply. We are not responsible for anything at all. Nothing. Even if we are held responsible, the limit of our liability is the licensing fees you paid. The full text of our license agreement is found near the bottom of this file. *** FOR WINCHECK <= 2.2A USERS *** If you are using WinCheck Version 2.2A or lesser, converting to WinCheck 3.0 data is easy! Just open the account in WinCheck 3.0. WinCheck will ask you for starting Balances. Leave all values at 0.00. The account will be named "Previous Version". Type in your own personal description of the account (i.e. "My Personal Savings"). When prompted for a checkbook, just press OK. Basically, accepting the default values will convert your account perfectly! Evaluation copies of WinCheck cannot convert data files from previous versions of WinCheck. *** HOW TO INSTALL WINCHECK *** This installation assumes that you either have an ZIP file that you just unzipped that contains WinCheck, or that you are looking at one of our evaluation diskettes. In any case, installation is simple: 1) Create a new directory to hold both the WinCheck program and the WinCheck files. (Both the WinCheck program and the WinCheck files MUST reside in the same directory.) For instance, the new directroy might be: C:\WINCHECK 2) Copy all the files from the installation diskette or the unzip directory to the directory you just created. 3) Run the WCMAKE.EXE program. It will create all the files required. 4) Start Windows (if you are not already doing all this from Windows) 5) Create a Program Manager icon for WINCHECK.EXE and possibly also for QUICK34.EXE if you wish to import Quicken data. *** PRINTING PROBLEMS? *** Most printer drivers have special features that take added advantage of the Windows 3.0 environment. WinCheck assumes that you have one of these drivers installed. Some older printer drivers, and current versions of some font packages (Bitstream Facelift) do not support these features. If WinCheck does not print properly on your system, add the following line to the [WiChk14a] section of your WIN.INI file: NODEVMODE=1 This line will cause WinCheck to bypass the special printer driver features that cause the problems. Note: You will not be able to print landscape checks if you use the NODEVMODE=1 option. *** CONVERTING DATA FROM QUICKEN AND OTHER PRODUCTS *** Quicken is a registered trademark of the Intuit. WinCheck can convert data from any software package that can export data in the Quicken QIF format. Quicken and several other software packages can output data in the Quicken QIF format. WinCheck can import data through the WinCheck Control Language. This language is discussed in Section 16. Quicken versions 3.0 and 4.0 can export data in the Quicken Interchange Format (QIF). QIF is a plain text file that has standard tags, and this is the format required for the Converter. Please refer to your Quicken (or other software) Manual for the QIF description. The WinCheck Quicken Converter is a separate application that will generate a WinCheck control file from the QIF file. Here is an example of how to convert your 1991 data from Quicken to WinCheck: 1. Run Quicken. Load in your 1991 data. Note your starting balances. 2. From Quicken, choose "Export" from the menu. 3. For this example, let's call the export file EXP1991.EXP. 4. Once you have exported this file, exit Quicken. 5. Enter Windows, and double click on the WinCheck Converter icon. Or, choose Run from the File menu and specify QUICK34.EXE. 6. You will see an empty Window, with a convert menu. Choose From Quicken Version 3 or 4 from the Convert menu. 7. A dialog box asking for the Quicken Exported filename will appear. Use this dialog to find the file EXP1991.EXP. Indicate in this dialog if the account to convert is a Checking account, a Savings account, or a Credit account. 8. Once you have located this file, press the Convert button. 9. An hourglass will appear. The WinCheck Converter is busy converting yur data. After a while (5-60 seconds, depending on your data), the Converter will display a message stating that the conversion is complete. The file Q34CONV.WCB has been created. 10. Close the WinCheck Converter. 11. Run WinCheck. 12. Specify a new account. For example, we will use Y91. 13. Specify a Checking/Cash account, Checking/Savings account, or a Credit Card account. 14. IMPORTANT: Change the Starting Date field in the Account Info dialog to 1/91 (for this example). 15. Fill in the description of the account with anything you want. 16. Fill in the starting balances. 17. Press the OK button. 18. Define a checkbook or press OK. 19. Note that your starting balances are for the start of the year. Now it is time to import in the data. 20. Choose Run/Edit WinCheck Command File from the Acct menu. 21. Use the dialog to locate Q34CONV.WCB . This conversion process will take a long time. Typical conversion times run from 1 minute to 30 minutes, depending on the speed of your computer and the amount of data to convert. Make sure you have the time available. 22. Press the Run button. 23. Once the conversion is complete, the register will display your converted data and your current balance. Conversion Issues: Quicken uses Categories:Subcategories/Classes. WinCheck uses only Categories and Subcategories. WinCheck will combine the Class and category into one category. For example, "Utility:Electric/PERSONAL" will be changed to "PERSONAL/Utility:Electric". "PERSONAL/Utility" is the category, and "Electric" is the subcategory. Quicken's export files do not specify the type of transaction. WinCheck will do the best that it can to convert your transactions to the same type (i.e. Checks to Checks). If WinCheck finds a transaction of an unknown type, it will create a Misc transaction. This will accurately track your dollar amount. WinCheck will not convert investments from Quicken 4.0. *** PACKING LIST *** README TXT This File QUICKEN TXT Instructions on converting Quicken data WC__VER ??? A dummy file. ??? is the current version number. WINCHECK EXE The actual WinCheck program WINCHECK HLP The WinCheck help file INTLSTR DLL International String handling DLL WWWDBMS DLL Data base system DLL QUICK34 EXE Quicken Data conversion program EPSON WCT Sample check forms for dot matrix printers LASERCHK WCT Sample check forms for laser printers ACCRUNN RPT One of the predefined report files CHEKNAME RPT One of the predefined report files CREDIT RPT One of the predefined report files DEBIT RPT One of the predefined report files MEMOS RPT One of the predefined report files RRBYDN RPT One of the predefined report files RSSBC RPT One of the predefined report files SSBYDN RPT One of the predefined report files SSBYND RPT One of the predefined report files SSBYNDU RPT One of the predefined report files TAX RPT One of the predefined report files BOOK TUT Tutorial Account file - Checkbooks CHKHDR TUT Tutorial Account file - Header file COMMON TUT Tutorial Account file - Backup header file DETAILS TUT Tutorial Account file - Details file JAN91 TUT Tutorial Account file - January 91 data FEB91 TUT Tutorial Account file - Febuary 91 data MAR91 TUT Tutorial Account file - March 91 data NATURES TUT Tutorial Account file - Trasaction categories SETTINGS TUT Tutorial Account file - Account setting SPLIT TUT Tutorial Account file - Account split data *** PRODUCT SUPPORT *** If you have questions about the operation of WinCheck, refer to the help with WinCheck (choose Index from the Help menu or press F1). WinCheck has on-line support!. The home of WinCheck is on Compuserve, in the WINAPA forum, in the Wilson WindowWare section (#15 currently). The Wilson WindowWare section is checked on a daily basis, and all questions will be responded to. Also the the latest and greatest downloads are available from DL15 of the WINAPA forum. Licensed users may also call our BBS for the latest versions of Wilson WindowWare products. BBS (206) 935-5198 USR HST/V.32 V.42bis 9600+ 8N1 Additionally, support is provided for licensed users at: Phone: 206-937-9335 or Fax: 206-935-7129 If you are calling with a problem report, please have the pertinent information handy: * Version of WinCheck * Version of Windows * Computer hardware information * Steps to reproduce. *** ASP Ombudsman Statement *** Wilson WindowWare, Inc. the producer of WinCheck, is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon MI 49442 or send a Compuserve message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536 *** THE LEGALESE SECTION *** WINCHECK Copyright ⌐ 1988-1991 by Wilson WindowWare, Inc. All rights reserved. SOFTWARE LICENSE WinCheck is not and has never been public domain software, nor is it free software. Non-licensed users are granted a limited license to use WinCheck on a 21-day trial basis for the purpose of determining whether WinCheck is suitable for their needs. The use of WinCheck, except for the initial 21-day trial, requires registration. The use of unlicensed copies of WinCheck, outside of the initial 21-day trial, by any person, business, corporation, government agency or any other entity is strictly prohibited. A single user license permits a user to use WinCheck only on a single computer. Licensed users may use the program on different computers, but may not use the program on more than one computer at the same time. No one may modify or patch the WinCheck executable files in any way, including but not limited to decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise reverse engineering the program. A limited license is granted to copy and distribute WinCheck only for the trial use of others, subject to the above limitations, and also the following: 1) WinCheck must be copied in unmodified form, complete with the file containing this license information. 2) The full machine-readable WinCheck documentation must be included with each copy. 3) WinCheck may not be distributed in conjunction with any other product with out a specific license to do so from Wilson WindowWare. 4) No fee, charge, or other compensation may be requested or accepted, except as authorized below: A) Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (sysops) may make WinCheck available for downloading only as long as the above conditions are met. An overall or time-dependent charge for the use of the bulletin board system is permitted as long as there is not a specific charge for the download of WinCheck. B) Vendors of user-supported or shareware software approved by the ASP may distribute WinCheck, subject to the above conditions, without specific permission. Non- approved vendors may distribute WinCheck only after obtaining written permission from Wilson WindowWare. Such permission is usually granted. Please write for details (enclose your catalog). Vendors may charge a disk duplication and handling fee, which, when pro-rated to the WinCheck product, may not exceed eight dollars. ASP approved vendors will automatically be updated with the latest versions of this software on a regular basis. C) Non-profit user groups may distribute copies of the WinCheck diskette to their members, subject to the above conditions, without specific permission. Non-profit groups may collect a disk duplication fee not to exceed five dollars. LIMITED WARRANTY Wilson WindowWare guarantees your satisfaction with this product for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase. If you are unsatisfied with WinCheck within that time period, return the package in saleable condition to the place of purchase for a full refund. Wilson WindowWare warrants that all disks provided are free from defects in material and workmanship, assuming normal use, for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. Wilson WindowWare warrants that the program will perform in substantial compliance with the documentation supplied with the software product. If a significant defect in the product is found, the Purchaser may return the product for a refund. In no event will such a refund exceed the purchase price of the product. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, WILSON WINDOWWARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, THE PURCHASER ASSUMES THE RISK OF PAYING THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION AND ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL WILSON WINDOWWARE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF WILSON WINDOWWARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Use of this product for any period of time constitutes your acceptance of this agreement and subjects you to its contents. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013. Contractor/manufacturer is Wilson WindowWare, Inc. 2701 California Ave SW /suite 212/ Seattle, WA 98116 TRADEMARKS IBM, PC/XT, PC/AT, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Barbie is a registered trademark of MATTEL, Inc. Quicken is a registered trademark of Intuit. Command Post and WinBatch are trademarks of Wilson WindowWare, Inc. WinCheck is a trademark of Wilson WindowWare, Inc. *** WILSON WINDOWWARE PRODUCTS *** Our great line of Windows products includes: Address Manager - Tracks addresses, phone numbers, comments, important dates. Includes dialer and label printer. Supports DDE. $39.95 Command Post - A powerful text-based shell for Windows. Programmable menus, built-in batch language, file viewer and more. $49.95 Reminder - Personal Schedule Manager. Keeps track of to-do lists, set alarms (which can launch apps), prints reports. Supports DDE. $59.95 WinCheck - Your personal finance manager for Windows. Manages checking, savings, cash, and credit card accounts. Features galore! Supports DDE. Custom Reports. $69.99 WinEdit - Power Programming for the Windows Environment. Full featured editor, or simple file browser. Super high speed, super powerful. Batch language supported. $59.95 WinBatch - Write your own Windows Batch Files! Dialogs, automatic program control, and powerful data manipulation lets you control your Windows. A must for the power user. $69.95 *** ORDERING INFORMATION *** Licensing WinCheck bring you wonderful benefits. Some of these are: - Gets rid of that pesky reminder window that comes up when you start WinCheck. - Entitles you to one hour free phone support for 90 days (Your nickel). - Insures that you have the latest version of WinCheck. - Gets you your own printed copy of the manual. - Encourages the authors of this program to continue bringing you new and better products instead of breaking down and getting real jobs. - Gets you on our mailing list so you are occassionally notified of spectacular updates and our other Windows products. - And, of course, our 90-day money back gaurantee. *** WINCHECK ORDER FORM 3.0F *** Name: ____________________________________________________ Company:____________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ City: ________________________ St:______ Zip:___________ Phone: (______)_________________ Country:________________ ____ WinCheck(s) @ $69.99 : _______.____ Foreign air shipping (except Canada) @ $9.50 : _______.____ Total: _______.____ Disk Size(circle one) 5.25" acceptable 3.5" required Please enclose a check payable to Wilson WindowWare; or you may use Amex, Visa, MasterCharge, or EuroCard. For credit cards, please enter the information below: Card #:__ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Expiration date: ____/____ Signature: _________________________________________ Where did you find out about WinCheck? ____________________________________________________________ Send to: Wilson WindowWare 2701 California Ave SW #212 Seattle, WA 98116 USA or call: (800) 762-8383 (orders only) (206) 937-9335 (206) 935-7129 (fax) (Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery)