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Readme.1st Welcome to User Base 2.0
Your Registered User Data Base
A few things to cover before you dive into the program.
This should be a authenticated ZIP format. If not, then its possible
that you have not received the original archive released. Some BBS
SysOps do change the archive format when the file is placed on their
BBS. To confirm that you have received all the files originally
packaged, a file list is shown below, generated by
PKUNZIP -v itrak10
Searching ZIP: UBASE20.ZIP
Length Method Size Ratio Date Time CRC-32 Attr Name
------ ------ ----- ----- ---- ---- ------ ---- ----
6328 Implode 2801 56% 04-15-92 08:51 5e6fcafd --w README.1ST
31421 Implode 12009 62% 04-15-92 08:49 fedc5da3 --w VIEWDOC.COM
30595 Implode 11107 64% 04-15-92 08:47 335ef38a --w UB20.DOC
2191 Implode 1034 53% 04-14-92 21:49 881c6712 --w REGISTER.FRM
1155 Implode 838 28% 03-16-92 20:37 b7990816 --w NEWSTART.COM
1173 Implode 1023 13% 04-14-92 20:00 04239111 --w UB.COM
2770 Implode 1480 47% 04-14-92 17:06 718663d5 --w CUSTOM.DOC
1714 Implode 902 48% 04-14-92 23:28 74d87ea3 --w OTHERS.TXT
466 Implode 218 54% 04-14-92 15:25 c5076fd0 --w COINFO.DAT
1024 Implode 78 93% 04-14-92 15:25 78fd0a96 --w COINFO.K01
419 Implode 278 34% 04-14-92 15:25 01ebd1fb --w PROGRAMS.DAT
1024 Implode 68 94% 04-14-92 15:25 914b347d --w PROGRAMS.K01
1024 Implode 58 95% 04-14-92 15:25 1be1b8c2 --w PROGRAMS.K02
262 Shrunk 168 36% 04-14-92 15:25 edb0e78e --w PROGRAMS.MEM
1024 Implode 591 43% 04-14-92 22:35 94dcf4a4 --w USERS.DAT
1024 Implode 68 94% 04-14-92 15:25 89e3097e --w USERS.K01
1024 Implode 67 94% 04-14-92 15:25 065a5c13 --w USERS.K02
1024 Implode 68 94% 04-14-92 15:25 914b347d --w USERS.K03
1024 Implode 70 94% 04-14-92 15:25 9fb65a6c --w USERS.K04
518 Implode 289 45% 04-14-92 15:25 285da8d4 --w USERS.MEM
68391 Implode 30928 55% 04-15-92 08:01 54f71246 --w UB20S.RUN
134686 Stored 134686 0% 10-01-90 20:11 00d8fe9c --w RRUN.EXE
578 Implode 264 55% 02-20-92 17:41 4dda97b7 --w AVEXTRA.TXT
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290859 199093 32% 23
System Requirements:
Config.Sys Files=30 Buffers=20
These are the standard suggested values for data base programs.
If you are using a disk-cache the buffer value may be lowered.
1. Hard Disk:
To get started we reccomend 1 meg of hard drive space. The program
with all docs etc occupies about 3-400k of disk space. Another 3-400k
of space is required when the program swaps to disk for running DOS
commands from within the program. Some files may be deleted, see
below. Also, as your data files grow, they will require more room.
The program can be run from a floppy, but is much more efficient
from a hard disk. This will be discussed further.
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2. Memory: User Base 2.0 requires 400k of available memory to run
correctly. 500k or better is strongly advised, to get optimum use
from the program. A 640k memory system is highly reccomended!
3. DOS Ver: User Base 2.0 was originally designed with Dos 3.3, but
should run well with any 3.x version. Runs under 4.0 and 5.0 also.
I have never tested with versions earlier than 3.3, if you do run
it under earlier versions, or if you have trouble with earlier
versions, I'd like to know about it.
4. Video: Will run under MONO, CGA, EGA, VGA. User Base 2.0 will
automatically recognize the video. If you're running mono, you're
gonna miss some of the great color benifits.
5. Printer: A printer is required to obtain Printed Reports.
The program allows printing to a file, for later printing.
To Install:
Make a directory on your Hard drive ie: \UBASE then place the
UBASE20.ZIP in that directory and unpack it, PKUZIP UBASE20
If you do not have a copy of PKUNZIP, you should be able to obtain
it from the BBS where you downloaded the file.
RRUN.EXE may be placed in another directory, that is in your
PATH statement. But UB.COM needs to reside in the same
directory as the program files.
Once the program has been unzipped, you can view or print the
documentation one of two ways.
From the DOS prompt: type VIEWDOC to read the manual in a scrolling
window. To print, enter either: Copy UB20.DOC prn - or -
type UB20.DOC>prn -or- use the supplied PRNDOC.COM to print it.
Or for REAL fun......
Type UB to start User Base 2.0, Press F10 from the Main Menu, then
F9 for Command Descriptions, and make your choice.
Files Required:
The following files ARE required to run User Base 2.0.
*.DAT The data files.
*.K## #= a digit; the index files
*.MEM The Memo files
These are sample files provided for you to become familiar with the
program. Run NEWSTART.COM before you enter the information
you wish to keep.
RRUN.EXE The Runtime Engine: May be in another directory
thats listed in your PATH statement.
UB20S.RUN The Program Module: In Program Directory
UB.COM Runs the Program. Must be in Program Directory
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Files For Deletion:
The following files can be deleted, we reccomend that you do not do
so right away. Please read the manual before you do delete them.
README.1ST This file
UB20.doc Program Manual
CUSTOM.DOC How to get your program modified
REGISTER.FRM Form for registering Invoice Tracker
(After registering, of course)
NEWSTART.COM This file will delete ALL the supplied files, use
this once you feel comfortable with the program,
then delete it so theres NO MISTAKES made later!
VIEWDOC.COM Autoview of the Program Manual
PRNDOC.COM Auto print of Program Manual
AVEXTRA.TXT Authentic Zip file text.
Running From Floppy:
User Base 2.0 can be run from a floppy, 360k will work. You will
need the files listed on the previous page under required files.
Two things to remember, the data files you create along with the
index files will reside on the same disk, in the same directory. As
the required program files use up almost 200k, this leaves little
room for data and index files. A 1.2 floppy would be best.
* * * * * * NEW OFFERING * * * * * *
Many users have requested having thier Name and Registration number
shown on the screen, for extra security and proof of ownership.
Rather than make this an item that you need to order seperatly as
program customization, you can now do this when you register. There is
a place on the Registration form for this. The charge is $6.00, and
is less than it would be as an after receipt customization.
I feel the charge is quite reasonable, it takes a minimum of 1 hr to
code it and recompile the module.
Your name and registration number will show on the Main Screen just
under the Title Bar.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
While User Base 2.0 is very easy to use, it is strongly
reccomended that you read the manual, its only about 12 pages long,
and it will make learning the program even easier.
Thank You for Trying User Base 2.0
See OTHERS.TXT for other programs available.
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