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- AGeneDB - Readme.txt
-
- AGeneDB Version - Beta 1.04
- Readme Version - 1.01
- Date : 6 October 1998
- Author : Andy Clark <andy@arcsoft.demon.co.uk)
- Web : http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Bay/8826/
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-
- This file gives a general overview of what AGeneDB is, how to install
- it, and some brief useage instructions. At the end of the file is
- information on how to register AGeneDB.
-
-
- Introduction
- ============
- AGeneDB is a genealogical database for the Psion series 5 palmtop
- computer. It allows you to view and record details about your family
- tree whilst on the move (in libraries, records departments etc..)
-
- AGeneDB can swap data with applications on the PC that can accept
- genealogical databases in GedCom format.
-
- The unregistered version of AGeneDB is not limited in any way, but if
- you register then I will consider any feature requests you make, and
- make your bug reports a higher priority.
-
-
- Installation.
- =============
-
- First unzip the file agenedb_beta_1_00.zip into a directory on your PC's
- (or Mac's) hard drive.
-
- This zip file contains two files:
-
- readme.txt
- agenedb_beta_1_04.sis
-
- The first file is a small text file (The one you are reading right now).
-
- If you double click on the .sis file, the Epoc Installer will start up
- and ask you if you to select a language to install. This is asking you
- which language version of AGeneDB you want to install. Select English,
- as AGeneDB is only available in English at the present time.
-
- (the following step only happens if you have a compact flash card
- installed on your psion)
- When you press enter you will be asked to select a disk to install
- AGeneDB on. AGeneDB is not fussy about where you install it, so
- select any disk.
-
- Epoc Install will now close any files which you have open (a pain isn't
- it).
-
- You are then asked if you really want to install this software.
-
- If you select yes, the files for AGeneDB are copied to your psion.
-
- Epoc Install then asks you if you want to install a sample GedCom file.
- If you want to see a ready made genealogical database then select yes,
- and you can import this into AGeneDB to see it working.
-
- If you already have your own family tree as a gedcom file then you
- probably don't want to install the sample.
-
- That's it, AGeneDB should now be installed!!
-
-
-
-
- Instructions
- ============
- When you first start AGeneDB you will see a dialog box asking you
- register. When you press the Enter key, the dialog will close and
- you will be presented with a blank screen.
- Don't Panic at only getting a blank screen.
-
- You can add an individual to the database by using the menus. Now
- press the menu key (or choose the top icon from the left hand side
- of the Psion's screen).
-
- This menu has the following choices
- File
- Person
- Family
- Tools
-
- The Person & Family submenus allow you to add, edit and delete people
- (or families) from the database.
-
- As soon as you add a person to the database, the person will appear
- on the screen, with "Not known" for the mother and father.
-
- If you want to enter a families details then select the Family menu
- from the main menu bar, abd then select New, or select the New Family
- button on the toolbar. This will display a dialog in which you can
- select people for the mother and father from a list. You can also
- add new people to the database, by pressing the "New Person" button.
- To add children to the family, go to the "Children" Tab, and press the
- "Add Child" button.
-
-
- In case you hadn't noticed, I haven't quite finished this yet
- (But I'm working on it.)
-
-
- Registration
- ============
-
- This program is shareware - You can use it free for 30 days, but if
- you wish to continue using it after the 30 day period, you must
- register it.
-
- At the moment the only ways to register AGeneDB are to send me a
- cheque drawn from a UK bank, UK bank notes or a Eurocheque for 20
- pounds Sterling.
-
- If you send Bank notes then I cannot accept responsibility if they
- are lost in the post.
-
- Please make sure that you send me:
-
- Name:
- Name (to appear in the about box):
- Address:
- email address: (I can email the registration code to you).
-
- The address to send registration request to is:
- Andy Clark
- 239 Bedford Road,
- Hitchin,
- Hertfordshire,
- SG5 2UQ.
-
-
- You can also register via RegNet by going to the URL
- http://www.reg.net/product.asp?ID=2772
-
-
-
-