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Welcome to SoftInfo's Daily Routine. If you are like most people, you
could use a reminder of your events and activities; now, Daily Routine
brings you just that. It lets you manage and remember appointments,
meetings, calls, and many other events in your busy schedule, such as:
* Your dinner with the boss Tuesday as well as your partner's birthday
* The sales call to a potential client next Monday as well as your
dental appointment this Saturday
* The supplier who told you last month that there will be a 5% discount
on your shipment as well as the credit you received from returning a
gift tie to the shop in the mall
* Anything you need to schedule as well as anyone you want to keep in
touch with
Daily Routine brings you functions like AddressBook, Scheduler, TimeZone,
Calculator and Calendar to help you manage your activities with ease.
AddressBook lets you enter names, addresses and birthdates of friends.
Scheduler lets you record your appointments, meetings, telephone calls,
and tasks.
Some of the highlights of Daily Routine are the following:
* Daily schedule of your activities. When you sign on, Daily
Routine displays this month's calendar, with today's date
highlighted, and the schedule of your appointments, meetings, and
today's birthdays.
* Carryover reminders of birthdays. Each year, Daily Routine
displays, on the date they occur, the birthdays that you entered.
* Automatic backup of your data to a backup directory.
* TimeZone allows you to check time at other locations.
* Displays your schedule by Month and Day
* Keeps you posted on your open schedules.
* Simple on-screen entry and retrieval of information. When you
select a Daily Routine function, the system displays the
following:
- A Search Form, where you tell Daily Routine to add a new
record or search for an existing record. Daily Routine then
displays either:
- An Entry Form, where you enter information for a new record,
or read information for an existing record and, if you wish,
edit or delete the record.
- A Selection List if Daily Routine can search for more than
one record to meet your specifications. The Selection List
gives you a line-by-line listing of the records, from which you
select the specific record you need. Daily Routine then
displays the Entry Form discussed above.
* Ease of use with either a mouse or the keyboard. With a mouse, you
point to the item you want and click. With the keyboard, you use the
up and down arrows to point to the item and then use the Space Bar
or the ENTER key, depending on the circumstances.
This User's Guide is intended to guide you quickly through Daily Routine
functions with basic instructions and examples. The best way to use this
Guide is to go through the step-by-step instructions using your terminal.
The Guide also contains a brief appendix, listing the length, format and any
comments for each Daily Routine field.
If you have any questions or comments on Daily Routine, get in touch
with us. Our address and telephone number are:
SoftInfo Inc.
PO Box 378
New York, N. Y., 10011
(212) 691-7944
Installing Daily Routine
System requirements for installing Daily Routine are the following:
* Microprocessor level 80286 or higher
* 640K RAM
* Hard Disk ( at least 2MB of disk space )
* DOS Version 3.3 or higher
In addition, a computer mouse is recommended for ease of use, but is not
required.
To install Daily Routine, follow these steps:
1. Back up the original diskette containing the package, and store the
original in a safe place.
2. Run INSTALL.BAT from your floppy drive.
For Drive A, type:
A: install
For Drive B, type:
B: install
INSTALL.BAT does the following:
a. Creates directory MKDIR C:\SOFTINFO
b. Extracts all programs and related files from the distribution
diskettes.
3. Include the following lines in your CONFIG.SYS configuration:
files=20
buffers=15
4. Start Daily Routine by typing DAILYR.
Getting Started
1. Start Daily Routine by typing
cd SOFTINFO
DAILYR
at the C:> prompt.
2. A Confirm Graphic Devices screen appears showing your video and
mouse setup. Press ENTER to accept.
3. A Welcome Screen appears. Press ENTER to continue.
4. A Calendar Screen appears, showing your schedule for today. The
schedule can appear in one of two forms:
a. If no activity is scheduled today, the screen displays the
message:
NO SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
(Naturally, this is the message you see the first time you
access Daily Routine.) Press ENTER to continue.
b. If activities are scheduled today, the screen displays a list
of the activities (tasks, appointments, meetings, etc.). You
can use your mouse or Tab key to move around the list. When
you are finished viewing your schedule, press the OK button
shown on the screen.
5. You can now select one of three options shown in the menu bar at the
top of the screen. These options are:
a. Info, which allows you to see basic information about Daily
Routine and lets you leave (quit) the program.
b. DailyRoutine, which contains basic functions that you use in
Daily Routine.
c. Utility, which you can access to get functions like TimeZone,
Printer Report and Calculator .
Select an option as follows:
* With a mouse, place the arrow on the option and click
* With the keyboard, press:
- ALT/I for Info
- ALT/D for DailyRoutine
- ALT/U for Utility
Select the DailyRoutine option.
6. The screen displays a pull-down menu showing the Daily
Routine functions:
* AddressBook
* Scheduler
Select a function as follows:
* With a mouse, place the arrow on the function you want and
click
* With the keyboard, use the up and down arrows to locate the
function and press ENTER
The following sections of this document describes the Daily
Routine functions and gives examples in using them.
Note that when you select a function, Daily Routine displays a
Search Form screen for you to enter information, and a number of
process buttons to handle the request; these buttons are:
* Add, to add a new record
* Edit, to edit information in an existing record
* Delete, to delete an existing record
* Search, to search for an existing record
* Cancel, to cancel this request and select another function
You activate, or press, a button as follows:
* With a mouse, point to the button you want and click
* With the keyboard, tab to the button and press the Space Bar
Examples in using these buttons appear in the following sections.
7. When you are finished using Daily Routine, exit the system by
selecting the Info option. The system displays a pull-down menu with
two options:
* Registration
* Quit
Select Quit. Daily Routine displays a window informing you that
this will end your session. Press OK.
AddressBook
The AddressBook function lets you keep track of names, addresses and
birthdates of friends and acquaintances. You can enter the following
information:
* Last and First Name
* Two lines for Street Address
* City, State and Zip Code
* Country
* Telephone Number
* Birthdate
* Comments
Examples
1. Adding an Entry.
You wish to add the name and address of an old high school classmate
to your AddressBook.
Select AddressBook on the menu.
The Search Form appears. Select the Add Button.
The Entry Form appears, where you can key in the appropriate
information. Use Tab to select the fields, and press ENTER after
completing each field.
Name Last : Barney
First : Mike
Address Street1 : 123 First Avenue
Street2 : Apartment 7FE
City : New York
State : NY Zip Code : 10011
Telephone : (212) 555-4545
Birthday : 09-09-68
Comment : High School Classmate
Press the Add Button to process. Daily Routine briefly highlights
the Add Button, indicating the information is being processed.
You may now exit AddressBook, as follows:
* With a mouse, double click on the bar in the upper left corner
of the Entry Form or click the Cancel Button.
* With the keyboard, Tab to the Cancel Button and press the
Space Bar
2. Viewing the Entry.
Some time later you want to call Mike but momentarily forget whether
his last name is "Barney" or "Varney".
Select AddressBook on the menu.
On the Search Form, enter "V" in the Last Name Field. Press the
Search Button.
A window pops up with the message: NO DATA YET.
Press the Space Bar to continue. Replace "V" with "B" in the Last
Name field. Press the Search Button.
The Selection List window pops up, displaying all entries for the
letter "B". If you had more than one entry, you would use the scroll
bar (or up/down arrows) to locate the correct record. Because there
is only one entry, you don't need the scroll bar. Tap the space bar
to accept your selection. Press the OK Button; then, you may exit
AddressBook.
3. Editing an Entry.
You get a call from Mike who lets you know he moved to 456 Third
Avenue, Apartment 1E, Zip Code 10011.
Select AddressBook on the menu.
On the Search Form, use Tab to select the fields to be filled in.
Name Last : Barney
First : Mike
Press the Edit Button.
The Entry Form appears. Use Tab to select the fields to be changed.
Address Street 1 : 456 Third Avenue
Street 2 : Apartment 1E
Because the Zip Code has not changed, you don't have to enter a new
one. Press the Edit Button to process; then you may exit
AddressBook.
4. Deleting a Record.
Select AddressBook.
On the Search Form, fill in the Last Name and First Name fields, then
press the Delete Button. When Daily Routine displays the record,
press the Delete Button again. If the wrong record is displayed,
press the Cancel Button and begin again.
Scheduler
The Scheduler function posts your activities and lets you keep track of
your appointments and meetings. You can enter the following information:
* Date (Month, Day, Year)
* Time (Hour, Minute, AM/PM)
* Mode:
- Call, to schedule your telephone calls (for example, call your
plumber next Monday)
- Social, to keep track of social events (for example, a friend's
baby shower)
- To-Do, to remember a task (for example, pick up milk on the way
home)
- Appointment, to keep track of appointments (for example, a
dental appointment)
- Meeting, to keep track of meetings (for example, an interview)
- Other, to keep track of activities that you feel don't fit into
another category
* Name of the other person involved
* Description of the event
* Details of specific data on the event
Other Options.
Scan database by
Month. Enter MM ( 01-12 format ) in the month window.
Date. Enter Month MM ( 01-12 format ) in the month window.
Day DD ( 01-31 format ) in the day window.
Year YY ( 01-99 format ) in the month window.
Name. Enter Last Name ( for AddressBook ) and Name ( for
schedules ).
Open. No entry required, just press the Open Button. This will
give you all Open Schedules to remind you about them.
Examples
1. Entering an Appointment.
You have an appointment with your dentist, Dr. Bernard, on April 24,
1992, at 10:00AM.
Select Scheduler on the menu.
The Search Form appears. Press the Add Button.
The Entry Form appears. Use Tab to select the fields to be filled in.
Date MM : 04
DD : 24
Year : 92
Time HH : 10
Min : 00
AM/PM : AM
Mode : Appointment
(Select this field: click or Space Bar)
Name : Dr. Bernard
Desc : Dental Appointment
Details : Checkup
Leave the "Open Button" for now.
Open. Open schedule.
Done. Only when you have coompleted your schedule.
Press the Add Button to process.
You may now exit Scheduler as follows:
* With a mouse, double click on the bar in the upper left corner
of the Entry Form or select the Cancel Button
* With the keyboard, Tab to the Cancel Button and press the
Space Bar
2. Entering a Meeting.
You want to arrange lunch with Mr. Michaels on July 1, 1992, at
1:00PM.
Select Scheduler on the menu.
On the Search Form, press the Add Button.
On the Entry Form, use Tab to select the fields, and fill in the
following information.
Date MM : 07
DD : 01
Year : 92
Time HH : 01
Min : 00
AM/PM : PM
Mode : Meeting
Name : Mr. Michaels
Desc : Lunch Meeting
Details : Hear his proposal for a new contract
Again, leave the "Open Button" for now.
Press the Add Button to process.
3. Viewing your Schedule for a Date.
A few days later, you remember you have a meeting on July 1, but
forget with whom.
Select Scheduler on the menu.
On the Search Form, use Tab to select the fields, and enter the
following information.
Date MM : 07
DD : 01
Year : 92
Select the "Date Button" from the "Scan Database By" menu.
Press the Search Button.
The Selection List window pops up showing your activities for
7/1/92. Because there is only one entry, you don't need the scroll
bar. Select the OK Button. Daily Routine fills in the Search Form
fields and awaits your instructions. Select the Edit Button to view
the record. Then you may exit Scheduler.
4. Viewing your Schedule for a Person.
You know you have an appointment with Dr. Bernard but forget when.
Select Scheduler on the menu.
On the Search Form, use Tab to select the fields to be filled in.
Name : Dr. Bernard
Select the "Name Button" from the "Scan Database By" menu.
Press the Search Button.
The Selection List window pops up showing your activities with Dr.
Bernard. Select the OK Button. Daily Routine fills in the Search
Form fields. Select the Edit Button to view the record; then exit
Scheduler.
5. Changing an Appointment.
Mr. Michaels calls you to say he can't make lunch on July 1 and
wonders if you can meet with him on July 2 at his golf club. You can,
and set up a meeting for 3:00PM.
Select Scheduler on the menu.
On the Search Form, use Tab to select the fields to be filled in.
Name: Mr. Michaels
Select the "Name Button" from the "Scan Database By" menu.
Press the Search Button.
The Selection List window pops up showing your activities with Mr.
Michaels. Select the OK Button.
Daily Routine fills in the Search Form fields. Select the Edit
Button to display the record. Use Tab to select the fields, and fill
in the following information.
Date MM : 07
DD : 02
Time HH : 03
Desc : Golf outing
Press the Edit Button to process.
6. Deleting a Record.
Select Scheduler.
On the Search Form, enter the Name and press the Search Button.
On the Selection List window, select the activity to be deleted and
press the OK Button. Daily Routine fills in the fields and awaits
your instructions. Press the Delete Button. Daily Routine
displays the record. Press the Delete Button again.
Utility.
The utility function will give you TimeZone, Calculator and Printer
Utility.
TimeZone. Local Location. Enter your local state
Remote Location. Enter the remote state or select from the
list and tap the space bar or double click
to accept.
Press the Ok Button to see the time difference.
Calculator. This will give you a desktop calculator. Tab to select
the number or function and space baar to accept. Or simply
click that item with a mouse.
Print Utility. This uses the parallel printer connected to your
computer. You can choose any of the following options
and press the Print Button.
Name. Start. Enter the Last Name. (Should be Exact Match).
End. Enter the Last Name.
Name + Mailing Labels.
Start. Enter the Last Name. (Should be Exact Match).
End. Enter the Last Name.
Schedule by Name.
Start. Enter the Name from the scheduler name entry.
(Should be Exact Match).
End. Enter the Name from the scheduler name entry.
Schedule by Date.
Start. Enter the exact date from the scheduler date entry.
End. Enter the exact date from the scheduler date entry.
Open Schedules.
Start. Does not apply.
Start. Does not apply.
Click or select the Print Button.
Error Codes. The following are the error/messages returned to you by
Daily Routine. If there are other errors, write it down and call our
technical support.
Error 2. If you see this kind of error number means that you
have a duplicate entry.
AddressBook. With this number it means that you have
a duplicate entry already. Check your data and try
again.
Scheduler. Duplicate from either Date or Name.
Appendix A: Data Field Lengths
The following listing identifies each field in Daily Routine functions,
and indicates its length, format, and comments.
AddressBook
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Field Name Length Format Comments
Last Name 35 Free-form
First Name 35 Free-form
Street1 35 Free-form
Street2 35 Free-form
City 35 Free-form
State 2 Alphabetic Do not enter periods,
e.g., "NY", not "N.Y."
Zip Code 10 nnnnn-nnnn Field has room for
extended zip code number.
Country 35 Alphabetic e.g., USA
Telephone 14 (nnn) nnn-nnnn
Birthday 8 nn-nn-nn 1. Use only hyphens
(not slashes) to separate
month, day and year,
e.g., "12-22-67".
2. Precede single digit
dates with a zero,
e.g., "09-09-68".
Comment 160 Free-form
Schedule
========
Month 2 nn Precede single digit dates
with a zero, e.g., "01".
Day 2 nn Precede single digit dates
with a zero, e.g., "02".
Year 2 nn
Hour 2 nn 1. Use 12-hour notation
("1-12", not "1-24").
2. Precede single digit
hours with a zero, e.g.,
"03".
Minute 2 nn Precede single digits
minutes with a zero.
AM/PM 2 "AM" or "PM"
Name 35 Free-form
Description 35 Free-form
Detail 160 Free-form
