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HELP TEXT FOR HAC VERSION 1.1
#1:Create new records
HAC was unable to locate any existing accounts records. If
records should be present, check your configuration by
referring to the manual.
To set up a completely new accounts system, answer "Y" at
the prompt and HAC will create new files.
#2:Main menu
Select the account you require by hitting the key
corresponding to the account reference, A through Z. You
can view a summary of all accounts by pressing F3.
To set up a new account or remove an existing account, go
to the account maintenance menu by pressing F4. If you
have just created a new accounts system you will have to
set up at least one account before you can enter any data.
#3:Account summary
This brief summary shows the sub-total of accounts grouped
under three categories, checking, savings, and credit/loan,
along with a total of all accounts. The category to which
an account belongs was determined when you set up the
account from the account maintenance menu.
Pressing F9 will print a more detailed summary showing the
balance of each individual account as well as sub-totals
for each category.
#4:Account maintenance menu
This menu allows you to add a new account, delete an
existing account, or amend the details of an account. When
selecting an account which is not currently in use, HAC
will ask you to confirm that you wish to create a new
account before allowing you to set up the details.
Press the appropriate key, A through Z, for the account to
change or hit Esc to return to the main menu.
#5:Account maintenance
You are now viewing the details for the account you
selected from the account maintenance menu.
Use the up/down or Tab keys to move between fields to make
changes. Press F10 to accept your entries or Esc to
abandon any changes and return to the account maintenance
menu.
The fields are used as follows:
Account type Press the spacebar to switch between the
three account types (Checking, Savings, or
Credit/Loan). Unless you are setting up a
new account, a fourth DELETE option will
also be available. An account can only be
deleted if all transactions are reconciled
and the balance is zero.
Name The name entered here will appear on
the account menus and at the top of account
print-outs.
Debit/Credit Any text entered here will automatically
default be used as the default for miscellaneous
debit/credit transactions on the account.
Next check no. Indicates the number of the next check to
be used on this account. This number is
automatically incremented each time a check
is entered. This field has no significance
with savings or credit/loan accounts.
Consult the user guide for more information.
#6:View/Enter transactions
The name of the account you are currently working on is
shown on the top line of the display. Sub-totals of
reconciled and unreconciled transactions are shown, along
with the current balance of the account. Use the up/down
arrow keys, PgUp, PgDn, Home, and End to view or select
transactions.
Move to another account with Ctrl-PgUp/Dn, Ctrl-Home/End,
or by returning to the main menu by pressing Esc.
F2 Purge. All transactions up to and including the
currently marked transaction will be deleted from
the account record and the brought-forward balance
amended accordingly. All transactions to be purged
must be reconciled.
F3 Automatic transactions. Select to amend the list
of automatic transactions for this account.
F4 Transfer. Used to enter a debit to this account
and simultaneously credit another account.
F5 Check/Withdrawal/Purchase. Enters a debit to the
account.
F6 Deposit/Payment. Enters a credit to the account.
F7 Miscellaneous debit. Used for account debits not
covered by F5 (e.g. credit card interest).
F8 Miscellaneous credit. Used for account credits not
covered by F6 (e.g. savings account interest).
F9 Print. All transactions from the currently marked
entry onward will be printed, along with a running
balance.
#7:Auto transactions
Use PgUp/PgDn to view automatic entries currently in effect
for this account. Any entry can be amended, or a new entry
can be made by using PgUp/PgDn until "New" appears above
the entry fields. Use F10 to accept your changes or Esc to
abandon them. To delete an automatic entry, move on to it
and press F4. HAC will request confirmation before
deleting it.
The fields are used as follows:
Date The date of the next entry required. This
field is automatically adjusted after each
entry.
Detail This text appears as the transaction
description after auto entry.
Amount The amount to be automatically entered each
time. Use the spacebar to toggle the
debit/credit field as required. Entering
an amount of zero will cause HAC to request
the amount to be entered each time the
automatic transaction is due.
No. of entries The number of times this transaction should
be entered before this auto entry is
deleted. This field is automatically
decremented after each entry. Set to zero
for indefinite entry until specifically
deleted by the user.
Interval The number of days or months between
entries (use the spacebar to toggle the
Days/Months field). When using monthly
intervals, dates of the 28th or later are
always adjusted to the last day of the
month.
See the manual for additional information about automatic
transaction entry.
#8:Transfer
Use this option to transfer funds out of this account to
another account. Enter the amount to be transferred and
the reference letter of the account to be credited. Press
F10 to accept the transaction or Esc to abandon it.
Entries appear as "Transfer to a/c X" and
"Transfer from a/c Y", where X and Y represent the account
codes in question.
#9:Check
Use this option to enter a check transaction. Edit the
fields and press F10 to accept the entry or Esc to abandon
it.
HAC automatically keeps track of the next check number and
presents it in the "Check number" field. If the number is
not correct it can be edited at this point. The check
number is listed along with the "Detail" text on the
transaction entry.
If you are using a check to transfer funds to another
account, entering a valid code in the "Credit A/C" field
will cause HAC to simultaneously enter the corresponding
credit transaction to that account.
The credit entry made will appear as "Transfer: X-999999",
where X is the code of the account the check was drawn on
and 999999 represents the check number.
#10:Withdrawal
Use this option to enter a withdrawal from a savings
account. The text as "Detail" will appear as the
description on the transaction listing.
Edit the fields then press F10 to accept your entry or Esc
to abandon it.
#11:Purchase
Use this option to enter a purchase on your credit account.
The text as "Detail" will appear as the description on the
transaction listing.
Edit the fields then press F10 to accept your entry or Esc
to abandon it.
#12:Deposit
Use this option to enter a deposit on your account. The
text as "Detail" will appear as the description on the
transaction listing.
Edit the fields then press F10 to accept your entry or Esc
to abandon it.
#13:Payment
Use this option to enter a payment to your credit or loan
account. Edit the fields as required, then press F10 to
accept the transaction or Esc to abandon it.
If paying a credit account by check, you can have HAC
automatically enter the corresponding debit entry to your
checking account by entering its code in the "Checking A/C"
field.
The next check number in sequence will be displayed so that
you can edit it if necessary. Note that when using this
facility the "Detail" field is automatically set to
"Payment: X-999999", where X is the checking account code
and 999999 represents the check number.
The transaction in your checking account file will appear
as "999999 Account X".
#14:Miscellaneous debit
Use this option to enter any debits not directly covered by
other account options (e.g. bank charges). Edit the fields
then press F10 to accept your entry or Esc to abandon it.
If you regularly enter the same text in the "Detail" field
you can set it up as a default from the account maintenance
menu (F4 from the main menu).
#15:Miscellaneous credit
Use this option to enter any credits not directly covered
by other account options (e.g. interest on savings). Edit
the fields then press F10 to accept your entry or Esc to
abandon it.
If you regularly enter the same text in the "Detail" field
you can set it up as a default from the account maintenance
menu (F4 from the main menu).
#16:Auto transaction entry
HAC is processing automatic transactions and the entry
shown is now due. Enter the amount required for this
transaction so that HAC can enter it on the appropriate
account.
If the amount is not yet available, press Esc to postpone
entry. You will be reminded to enter this transaction the
next time you start up HAC.
Press F3 to skip this entry. No entry will be made for
this particular date, but HAC will adjust the automatic
transaction record and remind you the next time the entry
is due.
To delete the transaction to prevent any further entries,
press F4. After requesting confirmation, HAC will delete
the automatic transaction from the account files.
#17:Errors
An error has occurred during input or output; HAC cannot
continue.
Consult the user guide or your operating system manual to
determine the cause of the error.
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