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- Read me file for abp - a banking program
-
- Freeware (c) Malcolm Bryant 1997
- Email malbry@ms.com or pilita@enterprise.net
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- Instructions for setting up abp version 4.27
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- The file ABP427.ZIP should contain the following files:
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- 1. abp.sis (installation file)
- 2. changes.txt (recent changes to abp)
- 3. hints.txt (useful hints for version 3.00 onwards)
- 4. sample.abp (an example abp data file using investments)
- 5. sample.txt (instructions for sample.abp)
- 6. readme.txt (this file)
- 7. abpfaq (a Psion Word file with Frequently Asked Questions)
- 8. abp3to4.opo (program to convert data file to version 4.xx format, see below)
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- When you have unzipped to your PC, then double-clicking on abp.sis will start the
- standard EPOC Install process.
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- On your Psion, you should create a directory c:\abp which is the default
- location for abp data files. Don't copy any of the above files into this
- directory - abp will automatically place your data file there once
- you run the program.
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- Once you have completed the abp installation procedure, you
- will see a new icon (called ABP4) in the Extras section.
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- When you installed abp, you were given the choice of installing to c: or d:.
- However I recommend that you keep your DATA FILES on the c: drive whenever
- possible. This is because the abp writes to disk frequently - good
- for the security of your data, but slow on a flash disk. Holding your
- data files on the c: drive will result in better response time.
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- Important: if you want to run abp from the d: drive then you MUST still
- create the directory c:\system\apps\abp for the abp.ini file.
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- For features of abp and instructions, please take a few minutes to
- read the help file (press CTRL+SHIFT+H from within abp)
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- Note for upgraders from abp version 3.xx to version 4.xx
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- abp version 4.00 contains many new features. Unfortunately, I have
- had to modify the abp data file format and included in the
- zip file is a program abp3to4.opo which will update your existing
- data file to the new format. As a safeguard, the program will ask
- you for a new filename, so that your original data is left intact.
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- To use this program, copy it into any convenient directory on your
- Psion (it does not have to be in the same directory as specified
- for the main abp program above). Then run the program and follow
- the onscreen instructions - it's easy!
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- Once the conversion is done, you should select the new version of
- abp from the Extras bar, or alternatively select the name of your
- updated data file from the System screen.
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- Enjoy abp - the freeware banking program! Let me know if you like it.
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-
- Malcolm Bryant
- malbry@ms.com or pilita@enterprise.net
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