Wildcat Gold - The Optical BBS/Wildcat Gold - The Optical BBS (The Golden ROM Series)(Volume 4 Number 1)(The Digital Publishing Company)(1992).ISO/sdn/pcm340.sdn/HELP.DOC

Text File | 1991-07-19 | 12KB | 356 lines

─────┤ THE PROGRAM IN GENERAL ├─────
*Hitting the return/enter key will select  the highlighted
option on menu screens (Mouse Users: Hit the Left button).

*The ESC Key will always return  you  to the previous menu
or screen (Mouse Users: Hit the Right button).

*The  box  in  the  upper  right  corner  will display the
options you have for a given menu or screen.

*The last line of the screen will let you  know  what will
happen  if  you   press  the  return/enter  key   for  the
highlighted item on the menu.

*The F1 Key on a Help Screen will bring up the Help Index.
You can select  any  of the  Help Topics listed  there  by
using the  Highlight  Bar (Mouse Users: The  Middle button
acts as F1).

─────┤ POSTCARD SYSTEM ├─────
The PostCard system allows you to create, edit and delete
PostCards that are merged with the Address sub system.

The PostCards are printed out on standard 4X6 cards.

─────┤ ADDRESS SYSTEM ├─────
The Address system allows you to enter, update, and delete
Address  information  which  is  later  merged  with   the
PostCard information to produce print outs.

─────┤ ADDRESS SELECTION SCREEN ├─────
Select the desired item by moving the lite bar up  or down
and pressing the return/enter key.

You can  select  the Enter Name  option and then enter the
Name  of the entry to have  the program find the entry for
you.

─────┤ POSTCARD SELECTION SCREEN ├─────
Select the desired item by moving the lite bar up  or down
and pressing the return/enter key.

You can  select  the Enter Title option and then enter the
Title of the entry to have  the program find the entry for
you.

─────┤ ADDRESS SELECTION SCREEN ├─────
Select the desired item by moving the lite bar up  or down
and pressing the return/enter key.

You  can  select  the Enter Name option and then enter the
Name  of the entry to have  the program find the entry for
you.

─────┤ POSTCARD ENTRY SCREEN ├─────
The PostCard consists of:

The Title:  Used by the program to identify this PostCard.

The Saluation:  Paired with the Name from the Address file
to produce the opening line.  ie Dear, Hello, etc.

The Sign Off:  Paired  with your name for the closing line
of the PostCard.  ie Sincerely, Regards, etc.

The Text:  Up to 16 lines.

─────┤ ADDRESS ENTRY ├─────
The Address consists of:

The Name:  The formal name of the person or company.

Salutation: The more  informal  name,  ie Bob, paired with
the Salutaion from the  PostCard  to  produce  the opening
line of the PostCard.

Key:  This  is  a  method  to allow you to define specific
entries  "F"  could  be  Friend,  "B"  could  be  business
contact.

Address:  Three lines and then ZipCode.

Phone:  Self explanitory.

Remarks:  A way for you to make notations about the entry.

─────┤ POSTCARD SELECTION SCREEN ├─────
Select the desired item by moving the lite bar up  or down
and pressing the return/enter key.

You can  select  the Enter Title option and then enter the
Title of the entry to have  the program find the entry for
you.

─────┤ LISTS&LABELS ├─────
The block in the  lower  left  corner
will  let  you know  the  number   of
addresses selected.

The From...  & Address  Labels:   Are
printed for 3"X15/16" pinfed  labels.
The program will let you test printer
alignment before  printing.  You  can
print  from  1 to  99 automatically.

The PostCard & Address Listings: Will
print  out on regular paper to fit in
a notebook etc.

3X5  and Rolodex Cards:  Will provide
you  with  cards  in those formats.

PostCards: Lets you choose which card
to match  with the  address  data you
have  requested.  After  printing the
cards you have the choice of  turning
the  cards  around   and   having the
computer address them  or exiting.

The  PostCards  are  printed  to  the
standard 4X6 size.

2 Way Cards: This option is for times
when you want  to elicit  a  response
from  the  person you  are sending  a
card to.  You select the card to them
first,then the card you want returned
to you.  Once  printed  the cards are
torn off  in twos and then  folded in
half and either stapled or taped. The
first card is  addressed to them, the
second to you.  It  is  difficult  to
explain, just try it.

Kustom List:  Lets  you  pick out the
contents  for  a print out.

─────┤ FIND! ├─────
Find! lets  you  locate  data  files  that  meet  specific
requirements.

Select the  option  desired  and  then enter the match you
wish to search for, ie Key = F.

Upper and lower case are seen as the  same  and Close 'Nuf
works for these Find!s.

─────┤ CRITERIA ├─────
Criteria lets  you locate data entries that  meet specific
requirements for print outs.

Select the  option  desired  and  then enter the match you
wish to search for, ie Key = F.

Upper and lower case are seen as the  same  and Close 'Nuf
works for these Criteria.

KomboZ lets you  combine specific criteria, ie  Key = F or
Key = B.

─────┤ UTILITIES OPTIONS ├─────
Name/Zip Code/Key/Telephone  Order: Puts  the data file in
one of those orders.

Build For Speed:  Allows the program to requence  file  in
the best order for speed.

Ghost Buster:  Rids the file of blank records.

Default  SetUp:  Lets   you   change  the  Colours or Date
Format.

Printer SetUp:  Lets  you  set  the  printer codes for the
program to match your equipment.

Return Address:  Allows  you   to   enter   your   address
information for use on PostCards and to print labels.

Quik Info SetUp:  Allows you to enter  the information you
want displayed when requesting Quik Info.

Shell To DOS:  This lets you exit to DOS temporarily, type
Exit to return to PostCardMaster.

─────┤ DEFAULT SETUP ├─────
Valid Colours Are:
 N=Black     B=Blue      GR=Brown    BG=Cyan
 N+=Gray     RB=Magenta  R=Red       W=White

   {Adding a + To A Colour Will Make It High Intensity}

Authors Choice:  W+: Text   B: Background & Border
                 W+: Inputs R: Input Background

Data Drive:
The drive where you will keep your data  disk.  ex A,B,C,D
etc. If you enter a 'Z' the program will create a new data
file for the person using the system.

Date Format:

A=American MM/DD/YY {Default}       B=British  DD/MM/YY
F=French   DD/MM/YY                 G=German   DD.MM.YY
               I=Italian DD-MM-YY

Right Justify:  For the text of PostCards during WordWrap.

─────┤ PRINTER SETUP ├─────
This allows you to customize the printer codes used by the
program.  These codes can be found in your printer manual.
The codes that the program has when originally distributed
are for the Epson FX100.

You will need to know  the  code for 10 cpi (Pica), 12 CPI
(Elite), Enlarged, Condensed (17CPI) and Double High/Wide.
 If your  printer cannot  handle  double  high/wide  DON'T
PANIC, just leave it blank; the program will use  Enlarged
for that entry.

You  do  not  have  to enter the ESC part of the code, the
program  will  add that  automatically.  You can enter the
letter ESC code or the number it does  not  matter: ie ESC
code 119 can be entered  as "119" or "w".  (Do  not  enter
any " "s!)

─────┤ ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT ├─────
This  program is produced by  Unicorn Software  Limited, a
member  of  the  Association  Of  Shareware  Professionals
{ASP}. ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle
works for you.  If  you are unable to resolve a  shareware
related problem with an  ASP member, ASP  may  be  able to
help.  The ASP Ombudsman can help you reslove a dispute or
problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical
support for  member's products.  Please write  to the  ASP
Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a
message via CompuServe mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.

─────┤ NEW USERS ├─────
Notice To New Users:

Shareware  is a  unique marketing system that allows you,
the User, to try a program to determine its value to you,
prior to paying for it.

You are granted a 30 day trial period to use this product.
After 30 days  you must  register, or stop using it.  This
should allow you sufficient time to decide if you like the
software and if it will be  useful  to  you. If  you  have
already registered with Unicorn Software Ltd., Thank  You!

This  is  a  User  supported  program.  You  are  my best
distributor.  Please  give  a  copy  of  the  program  to
friends, upload it to  local  bulletin board systems, and
take a copy to your PC User's Group librarian.

Thank you for your support!

─────┤ BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION ├─────
What you will recieve for registering:

    1.  The  latest  version   of   the  program   without
registration reminder screens on  disk (5 1/4" or 3 1/2").

    2.  Technical  support  via  phone, BBS, CompuServe or
mail.

    3.  Free CompuServe membership with $15 credit.

    4.  Notification of upgrades for  new  versions of the
program and other new releases from Unicorn Software Ltd.

    5.  Another disk of Unicorn Shareware to try.

    6.  A warm feeling that comes from knowing you did the
right thing and that you are helping Shareware work.

─────┤ REGISTERING BY MAIL ├─────
A  file  called  INVOICE.DOC  is  on the program disk.  It
should be  included  regardless of  where you obtained the
program from, if not the  original  program  copy has been
altered and you should notify Unicorn Software about where
you obtained the program from.

The  file  contians  all  the  information  necessary   to
register your own copy of this program.  To  print out the
form:  Go to the DOS prompt, turn  on  your  printer, then
type in the following line and press the Enter key:

                COPY INVOICE.DOC PRN

Fill out the form and send it with your check or money for
the option you desire to the  address on the  form.  There
is a $4 charge for Shipping and Handling charges that must
be included with the order.

You  can  also use your AMEX, Discover, MC or VISA card by
sending  the  form to  the Public(software)Library at P.O.
Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705.

─────┤ REGISTERING BY PHONE ├─────
You can order this program with Amex, Discover, MC or Visa
from the Public(software)Library by calling 1-800-2424-PSL
or  1-713-524-6394  or  by FAX at  1-713-524-6398, and  by
CompuServe  EMAIL  at  71355,470. These  numbers  are  for
orders only.

To insure  you  get  the  latest  version, PsL will notify
Unicorn Software the day of your order and we will ship it
directly to you.  Any questions  about  the  status of the
order,  registration  options, product  details, technical
support, dealer  pricing, site and corporate licenses must
be directed to Unicorn Software Limited at 1-219-563-HOME.
You can also contact us by mail  at P.O. Box  911  Wabash,
Indiana 46992-0911 or via CompuServe at 70272,3317.

─────┤ ITEM SELECTION SCREEN ├─────
Select the desired item by moving the lite bar up  or down
and pressing the return/enter key.

The screen will then display the item's Information.

─────┤ FOUND! ├─────
Top:  The very first item meeting the Find!

Prev:  The item before this one.

Next:  The next item.

End:  The very last item meeting the Find!

ESC: Exit back to Find! selection screen.

─────┤ CHANGE BOTTOM MENU ├─────
Top:  The very first item.

Prev:  The item before this one.

Next:  The next item.

End:  The very last item.

ESC: Exit back to selection screen.

─────┤ CHANGE BOTTOM MENU ├─────
Top:  The very first item.

Prev:  The item before this one.

Next:  The next item.

End:  The very last item.

ESC: Exit back to selection screen.