Software Vault: The Gold Collection/Software Vault - The Gold Collection (American Databankers) (1993).ISO/cdr38/clt23a.zip/COLLECT.HLP

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@BACKGROUND

  ┌──
──┤ Background Selection
  └──

The background selection is used to define the background
the Collector uses. Five selections are provided. To make a
choice pick any number from one(1) to five(5). Once the
desired type has been chosen press the <Q> or <ENTER> key.
Upon the next starting of the Collector the background will
be displayed.

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@BACKUPDRIVE/DIRECTORY

  ┌──
──┤ Backup Drive/Directory
  └──

This is the drive and directory of the backup data location.
It is best that a separate drive\directory be used. The file
extension '.BAK' will be used as the backup file extension.

EXAMPLE: C:\BACKUP

Note: DO NOT USE THE BACKSLASH AFTER THE DIRECTORY NAME.

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@BDATE

  ┌──
──┤ Date of Last Update
  └──

If you subscribe to the Collector's update service the date
of the last records update will be entered. If you decide
manually to update a record, enter the date you updated the
records present value. The format for the entry is MM/DD/YY.

EXAMPLE:  12/20/91

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@BEEPSBELLSMENU

  ┌──
──┤ Beeps and Bells Menu
  └──

This option allows various beeps to come from the computer
when using the program. This helps you greatly when using the
Collector.

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@BEEPONCOMPLETE

  ┌──
──┤ Beep on Complete
  └──

When the response is 'Y'es the program will beep when a
major action is completed. Enter either a <Y> or <N>.

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@BEEPONERRORS

  ┌──
──┤ Beep on Errors
  └──

When the response is 'Y'es the program will beep when a
keyboard entry error occurs. Enter either a <Y> or <N>.

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@BEEPONKEYPRESS

  ┌──
──┤ Beep on Key Press
  └──

When the answer is 'Y'es the program will beep when a key is
pressed on the keyboard. Enter either a <Y> or <N>.

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@BLANKLINE

  ┌──
──┤ Blank Line
  └──

Enter <Y' to have a blank line inserted between records on a
printed report. Valid entries are <Y> or <N>.

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@BPRICE

  ┌──
──┤ Update Present Value
  └──

If you subscribe to the update service the book value of the
record will be entered. If you do not subscribe to the
service or the record is not contained in the update then
enter the present value of the record based on the records
near mint condition.

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@CARDCONDITION

  ┌──
──┤ Card Condition
  └──

This is the condition of the card. The characteristics that
identify a card's condition are defined below. It is possible
that a brand new card straight out of a wax pack will not be
a mint condition card.

MINT - This is a card with no defects. A mint card is
characterized by 4 sharp corners, even borders, even gloss
across the entire card surface, and does not contain any
printer's marks. A card in mint condition is valued at
approximately 30% higher than the same card in near mint
condition.

NEAR MINT - A near mint card has very minor rounding of the
edges, some loss of the cards gloss, and slight off-center
borders.

EXCELLENT - An excellent card could have possibly two or
three of the following defects: rounding of the edges, some
loss of the cards gloss, slight off-center borders, or a
little off-whiteness of the borders. An excellent card is
valued at 60% to 70% of a near mint cards price.

VERY GOOD - A very good card is basically a card that has
been handled but is not abused. In addition the following
criteria identify a card in very good condition: minor
rounding of the corners, scuffing on two or three corners,
borders may be uneven, or light crease(s). A card in very
good condition is worth about 35% of the same card in near
mint condition.

GOOD - This is a well handled card. A good card has rounding
of the corners, scuffing on the card face, borders are uneven
and browning, and some notching on the sides. A card rated in
good condition is valued at about 25% of the cards near mint
price.

FAIR - A fair card has round and layering corners, besides
brown or dirty borders. The card also will have medium to
heavy creases and possible a cloudy focus on the card's
picture. A fair card is valued at approximately 10% of the
cards near mint price.

POOR - A poor card is an abused card. This is a card with
little or no value. The card possible has a corner ripped
off, torn, or cut. A poor card is valued at about 5% of the
cards near mint price.

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@CARDCHOICE

  ┌──
──┤ Card Choice
  └──

ADD - Select this entry if you want to enter a record in the
database.

EDIT - Selecting edit will allow you to edit or change data
in a record presently in the database.

DELETE - Delete will erase a record from the database.

LIST - Provides a quick view list of upto 100 cards in your
database. The list provides the card number, name, and
quantity.

MISSING - Produces a printed list of missing cards listed
sequentially.

NEW DATABASE - Selects a new collection database.

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@CARDMAKER

  ┌──
──┤ Card Maker
  └──

Select the card manufacturer. Use the up and down arrow key
to move the highlighted bar up or down. Once the selected
maker is highlighted press the <ENTER> key.

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@CARDMAKER1

  ┌──
──┤ Card Maker
  └──

Select the card manufacturer to delete. Use the up and down
arrow key keys to move the highlighted bar up or down. Once
the selected maker is highlighted press the <ENTER> key. If
you need to add a maker press the <ESC> key and you will be
asked if you need to enter a new maker or exit.

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@CARDNAME

  ┌──
──┤ Card Name
  └──

This field is for the name of the player or the title of the
card. If the record is a wax pack, box, set, or case you may
enter any of those entries. The length is limited to 40
characters.

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@CARDNUMBER

  ┌──
──┤ Card Number
  └──

The card number field has 4 spaces for entry, the first
three spaces are designed to enter the card's physical
number. The last space is for an identifier, described below.


If the record is an individual card enter the card number.
The below numbers must be used if subscribing to the
Collector's update service:

    999 - Common cards. A common card is one of no premium
          value. This is based on subject matter, scarcity,
          demand or an anomaly.

    990 - Wax packs. A wax pack is the typical term applied
          to cards purchased in either a wax or mylar
          wrapping.

    980 - Wax box. A wax box generally contains 36 wax
          packs.

    970 - Complete set. One each of an entire set of cards
          produced by a manufacturer for an entire year. A
          factory complete set may have additional cards not
          issued in the wax packs.

The identified or 4th spaces may be used to enter any
special codes. Sample codes are describe below:

    E - Error card.

    H - Hall of fame card.

    M - Most valuable player card.

    R - Rookie card.

    T - Traded card.

    U - Update card.

EXAMPLE: 233R or 999  or 213  or  23 T

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@CARDQUANTITY

  ┌──
──┤ Card Quantity
  └──

This is the number of like items in the record. If you have
6 wax packs then an entry of 6 is the correct entry. Consider
if you have 4 individual cards an two are in mint condition
and two are in excellent condition consider making two
entries to track the two card conditions.

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@CARDTYPE

  ┌──
──┤ Card Type
  └──

Select the card type. Use the up and down arrow key to move
the highlighted bar up or down. Once the selected type is
highlighted press the <ENTER> key.

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@CARDTYPE1

  ┌──
──┤ Card Type
  └──

Select the card type to delete. Use the up and down arrow
key keys to move the highlighted bar up or down. Once the
selected type is highlighted press the <ENTER> key. If you
need to add a new type press the <ESC> key and you will be
asked if you desire to enter a new type or exit.

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@CARDYEAR

  ┌──
──┤ Card Year
  └──

This entry is the year the record was manufactured.
Generally all cards, wax packs, or wax boxes will have the
year clearly printed.

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@COLORSMENU

  ┌──
──┤ Colors Menu
  └──

This menu allows for changing the colors of the screen. The
below color options may be selected:

    HIGHLIGHTED LETTER - The foreground and background
                         colors of the highlighted letter on
                         all menus.

    HELP - The main foreground and background colors of the
           help window.

    HELP HIGHLIGHT - The highlighted foreground color of the
                     help window.

    MAIN COLORS - The main foreground and background colors.

    MAIN HIGHLIGHT - The highlighted main foreground color.

    STATUS LINE - The foreground and background colors of
                  the status line at the bottom of the
                  screen.

    WINDOWS - The main foreground and background colors of
              the windows.

    WINDOWS HIGHLIGHT - The highlighted foreground color of
                        the windows.

    WINDOWS INVALID - If a selection is invalid the color
                      will be determined by this selection.

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@COMMENT

  ┌──
──┤ Comment
  └──

This 40 character field can contain any information you
desire. A possible use may be further to explain any
information entered previously.

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@CONFIGURECHOICE

  ┌──
──┤ Configure Choice
  └──

This menu is designed to select the various options used
when using the Collector. The various options are:

    BEEPS/BELLS - Selects various sounds emitted from the
                  computer.

    COLORS - Selects screen colors most pleasing for you.

    DATA DRIVE/DIRECTORY - Sets the various drives and
                           directories for data, exporting,
                           updates, backups and restoration.

    INVESTED or WORTH - If you desire to have the estimated
                        worth of your collection placed on
                        the status line ensure the 'W' is
                        highlighted. If you desire to have
                        the amount you have invested ensure
                        the 'I' is highlighted.

    MAKER OF CARDS - Enters or deletes card manufacturers of
                     your choosing.

    OTHER OPTIONS - Sets the screen background and input
                    line filler space.

    VALUE DEFAULT - Assigns a default value when adding a
                    record.

    TYPES OF CARDS - Enters or deletes type of cards.

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@DATADRIVEMENU

  ┌──
──┤ Data Drive Menu
  └──

The data drive menu allows selection of the drives and
directories that hold certain files.

BACKUP - The destination of backup (.BAK) files.

DATA - The drive\directory containing all data (.DBF) files.



EXPORT - The destination of ASCII formatted (.TXT) files.

UPDATE - The source drive/directory containing the update
         file.

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@DATADRIVE/DIRECTORY

  ┌──
──┤ Data Drive/Directory
  └──

This is the drive\directory of the area that contains all
data (DBF) files for the program.

EXAMPLE: C:\PROGRAM

Note: DO NOT USE THE BACKSLASH AFTER THE DIRECTORY NAME.

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@DEFAULTCONDITION

  ┌──
──┤ Default Condition
  └──

The default selection sets up the default values for
defining estimated values. The default values are considered
to be the standards for cards. Unless to have a specific
reason for making a change they should be left alone. The
default values are defined alone;

   Condition            Value
   Mint                 130%
   Near Mint            100%
   Excellent > $100      60%
   Excellent < $100      70%
   Very Good             35%
   Good                  25%
   Fair                  10%
   Poor                   5%

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@DEFAULTVALUE

  ┌──
──┤ Default Value
  └──

Enter the default value of the record when entering them as
a new record. An example may be if you buy individual cards
at a price of .05 then a good default value would be .05.
When it comes time to make a new entry you can always change
this figure. It sure saves a lot of time when entering
multiple records during on session.

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@EXPORTDRIVE/DIRECTORY

  ┌──
──┤ Export Drive/Directory
  └──

This is the drive and directory of the location that will
contain the destination drive\directory containing ASCII text
files of the various data (DBF) files.

EXAMPLE: A:

Note: DO NOT USE THE BACKSLASH AFTER THE DIRECTORY NAME.

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@FILLER

  ┌──
──┤ Line Filler
  └──

The filler selection is used to define the input line blank
space. Five selections are provided. To make a choice pick
any number from one(1) to five(5). Once the desired type has
been chosen press the <Q> or <ENTER> key. Upon the next
starting of the Collector the new filler choice will be
activated.

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@HEADER

  ┌──
──┤ Header
  └──

The header option places information of your choosing at the
top of the report. Three lines are provided.

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@MAINCHOICE

  ┌──
──┤ Main Choice
  └──

This is the main configure menu. From this menu sub-menus
are available to select other options. The entries are
available:

    CARDS - Add, edit, or delete records in your collection.

    MANAGE FILES - Backup, export, purge, restore, sort, or
                   update records in your collection.

    REPORTS - Create, delete, or print reports with
              information contained in your records.

    STATISTICS - Compute and display statistics on either
                 all records or selected records in your
                 collection.

    WANTLIST - Add, delete, print, or transfer cards place
               in your wantlist data file.

    CONFIGURE - Set program operating options

    QUIT - Exit the program.

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@MAKER

  ┌──
──┤ Maker
  └──

Enter a new card maker. The field length is 15 characters.

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@NEWDATABASE

  ┌──
──┤ New database
  └──

Enter the name of the new database. The name must be less
than eight(8) characters. When a new name has been selected
press <ENTER>.

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@NEWDATABASESCROLL

  ┌──
──┤ New database
  └──

This window provides a listing of all valid Collector card
databases. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to move the
highlighted selector bar up and down. Once the lighted bar is
on the correct database press the <ENTER> key to use this
database.

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@MISSING

  ┌──
──┤ Highest Missing Number
  └──

Enter the highest number of the record you wish to search
for in completing a missing card list. An example is if you
enter 200 then all missing cards between 0 and 200 would be
printed.

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@PAGENUMBER

  ┌──
──┤ Page Number
  └──

Enter 'Y' to have page numbers printed on the report. Valid
entries are <Y> or <N>.


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@PDATE

  ┌──
──┤ Purchase Date
  └──

Enter the date in which you purchased the item contained in
this record. The format is MM/DD/YY.

EXAMPLE:  12/12/90

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@PPRICE

  ┌──
──┤ Purchase Price
  └──

Enter the price that you paid for the item contained in this
record.

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@PURGECHOICE

  ┌──
──┤ Purge Choice
  └──

This menu allows cleanup, data safety, and update functions
of the Collector The following action can be completed:

    BACKUP - Copies your data files to a selected backup
             location. The backup files will contain the
             .BAK file extension.

    DUPLICATES - This option will remove all duplicate
                 records from the Collector database. The
                 fields that will be checked to ensure the
                 records are indeed duplicates are; NUMBER,
                 NAME, YEAR, MAKER, and CONDITION.

    EXPORT - Create an ASCII file of all records in any of
             the following database files: data, maker,
             type, and wantlist. The created files will have
             the .TXT file extension. The file will be
             placed in the Collector's export directory.

    PURGE - The purge function will compress the database
            files by eliminating the space occupied by
            deleted records. Use this to reduce disk space.

    RESTORE - This will replace the current file with the
              backup file of the same name.

    SORT - Place all records in your database in ascending
           number sequence. The number is the card number as
           entered by you.

    UPDATE - Updates the current value of records in your
             collection if subscribing to the Collector's
             update service.

The data/directory locations are set in the configure
portion of the Collector.

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@QUITMENU

  ┌──
──┤ Quit Menu
  └──

This menu option allows you to save changes, not save
changes or return to the main menu.

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@REPORT

  ┌──
──┤ Report
  └──

Enter the name of the report to be saved. The length of the
report is limited to eight characters. Valid characters are
A-Z, and 0-9.

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@REPORTS

  ┌──
──┤ Reports
  └──

This menu allows you to create a report, delete a report or
print a report. Select the highlited letter.

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@RPTFILE

  ┌──
──┤ Report File
  └──

Enter the name of the text file you wish to create. The name
can be upto eight characters long. The file will be placed in
the export directory that is designated in the configure
portion of the Collector.

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@SETUPSELECT

  ┌──
──┤ Setup Select
  └──

This menu allows for complete generation of reports used by
the program. The following areas are available:

    HEADER - Places user selected information at the top of
             each report. Three lines are available.

    PAGE NUMBER - Print page numbers on the created report.

    TOP MARGIN - Selects the number of lines to allow for a
                 top margin.

    BLANK LINE - Prints a blank line between records.

    FIELDS - Displays a window allow selection of fields
             that can be printed.

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@SLCTOTHER

  ┌──
──┤ Other Options
  └──

This menu allows you to chose the screen background and the
input line blank space. To make a selection press either the
<B> or the <F> key. If you desire to quit press the <Q> key
and you will be returned to the main configuration menu.

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@SPACES

  ┌──
──┤ Spaces
  └──

Enter the number of spaces to insert between fields of a
report. Valid entries are 0-9 spaces.

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@STATS

  ┌──
──┤ Statistics
  └──

Computes or displays statistical data on records in your
collection. Selections are:

    COMPUTE - Computes statistical information on all
              records in your collection.

    INDIVIDUAL - Computes statistical information on
                 selected records in your collection based
                 on your preferences.

    VIEW - Displays the information computed in either of
           the two above selections. The option will display
           the last selection option and print the
           information to the screen, disk file, or the
           printer. The disk file is called STAT.TXT and is
           placed in the export directory.

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@STATISTICS

  ┌──
──┤ Statistics
  └──

This report reflects the statistical information based on
the criteria that you selected. Based on values you entered
and potential values established on card condition this
information is provided. Listed on the far left of each of
the sets of figures is a bar graph that portrays graphical
your investment.

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@TOPMARGIN

  ┌──
──┤ Top Margin
  └──

Enter the number of blank lines to print at the top of the
report. Valid entries are 0-9 blank lines.

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@TEMPMAKER

  ┌──
──┤ Maker
  └──

Enter the record maker you desire to search to complete a
missing card list.

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@TEMPTYPE

  ┌──
──┤ Type
  └──

Enter the record type you desire to search to complete a
missing card list.

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@TEMPYEAR

  ┌──
──┤ Year
  └──

Enter the record year you desire to search to complete a
missing card list.

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@TYPE

  ┌──
──┤ Type
  └──

Enter a new card type. A card type may be anything of your
choosing such as; Baseball, Comics, or anything. The length
of the field is 15 characters.

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@UPDATEDRIVE/DIRECTORY

  ┌──
──┤ Update Drive/Directory
  └──

This is the drive\directory of the area that contains the
update file(s). Update files are available monthly, at a
nominal fee, and will automatically update the estimated
value of records in your collection. Updates are available
for Baseball, Football, Basketball, and Hockey.

EXAMPLE: A:

Note: DO NOT USE THE BACKSLASH AFTER THE DIRECTORY NAME.

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@WANTLISTCHOICE

  ┌──
──┤ Want List Menu
  └──

The wantlist is a required feature for collectors in
remembering wanted cards. The Wantlist area will place cards,
wax packs, or wax boxes or other items wanted by the
Collector. The below options are available:

    ADD - Add a record to your wantlist.

    TRANSFER/DELETE - Move the wantlist record to the main
                      database. This is useful to reduce
                      type requirements. You may also delete
                      the wantlist record.

    PRINT - Print all records contained in the wantlist
            database. Use this to gather a single list of
            wanted items prior to going to the next trip to
            a card shop or card show.

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