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MEDshare, Inc.
4100 West 15th, #103
Plano, Texas 75093
(214)985-0759
MED#1
Version 1.07
Medical Office Management System
Copyright 1988,1989,1990,1991,1992
Unregistered version ($10.00 - 100 patient limit)
Registered version single user ($395.00 - no limits)
Registered version multi-user ($695.00 - no limits)
Other products soon to be available.
VAR's & CONSULTANTS : If you find MED#1 to be a product, of
quality, that you would like to offer your clients please contact
Paul E. Tucker, MEDshare, 4100 West 15th, Suite 103, Plano, Texas
75093. We are interested in building our registered distributor
base and would like to hear from you.
______________________
MED#1 System requirements:
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MS-DOS 3.3 (or greater) (* DOS 5.0 preferred)
640k of memory (* required)
Monochrome (or color) monitor
(1) 5 1/4" floppy disk drive (for loading of software)
(1) hard disk drive (for program and data files)
(1) printer (any dot matrix or laser)
ONLY PREPRINTED INSURANCE FORMS ARE REQUIRED.
ALL OTHER REPORTS WILL BE PRINTED ON 8 1/2" X 11"
STANDARD STOCK PAPER.
Files contained on your distribution disks:
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disk #1 README.1ST = Basic instructions
INSTMED.BAT = Run string to decompress
distribution INSTMEDx.EXE files.
INSTMED1.EXE = Self extracting compressed MED1.EXE
INSTMED2.EXE = Self extracting user manual
disk #2 INSTMED3.EXE = Self extracting MED10001.OVL
(required module for MED1.EXE)
INSTMED4.EXE = Self extracting MED_UPDT.EXE
Steps to follow for primary system installation:
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1. Make a backup of the MED#1 distribution disks and
store the originals in a save place. Use the newly
created backup disks for all following installation
instructions.
2. Check to insure that you have a 'CONFIG.SYS' file in
your root directory with the following MINIMUM values:
FILES = 60 (or greater)
BUFFERS = 8
If you do not have a 'CONFIG.SYS' file, or it does not
contain these minimum values, consult your DOS manual
on how to create/modify your 'CONFIG.SYS' file.
(Note - MED#1 will not operate properly, and may
crash, if your 'CONFIG.SYS' file does not exist with
these values. If you needed to create, or modify, your
'CONFIG.SYS' file be sure that you reboot your system
before you continue. Your system only reads the values
contained in your 'CONFIG.SYS' file at initial system
boot.)
3. From your root directory create a sub-directory that
will contain your MED#1 program and data files. The
following DOS command will create a sub-directory
called "MED1".
C>MD\MED1 <return>
4. Once you have created the sub-directory, select the
new sub-directory by entering:
C>CD\MED1 <return>
5. Insert MED#1 distribution disk #1 into drive 'A'. Copy
the contents of drive 'A' into the newly created MED1
sub-directory by entering the following DOS command:
C>COPY A:*.* <return>
Remove disk from drive 'A' upon completion.
Repeat this process for disk #2 (if available).
6. To decompress your copy of MED1.EXE program so that it
can be executed on your system enter the following
command:
C>INSTMED <return>
(*Note - this routine only needs to be run once. At the
termination of this routine you will have copy of the
MED1.EXE program ready for use. This MED1.EXE and
its associated overlay requires over 620k of disk
space but will require less than 512k of memory to
load and run.)
7. Print your user manual and read before going any
further.
a: turn on your printer
b: enter C>MANUAL <return>
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Steps to follow for installation of upgrades and new versions:
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1. Make a backup of the MED#1 distribution disks and
store the originals in a safe place. Use the newly
created backup disks for all following installation
instructions.
2. Backup your current data files. It is possible that
new versions of MED#1 will require modification of
your current data files. This file modification (if
needed) will be performed for you upon your initial
loading of the new MED#1 program. To provide you a
safe point of recovery in case of any unexpected
problems you should always make a backup of your
current data files prior executing any new version of
MED#1.
3. Select your MED#1 sub-directory by entering:
C>CD\MED1 <return>
4. Insert MED#1 distribution disk #1 into drive 'A'. Copy
the contents of drive 'A' into the newly created MED1
sub-directory by entering the following DOS command:
C>COPY A:*.* <return>
Remove disk from drive 'A' upon completion.
Repeat this process for disk #2 (if available).
5. To decompress your new copy of MED1.EXE program so
that it can be executed on your system enter the
following command:
C>INSTMED <return>
This will replace your prior version of MED#1.
(*Note - this routine only needs to be run once. At the
termination of this routine you will have copy of the
MED1.EXE program ready for use. This MED1.EXE and
its associated overlay file occupy over 620k of disk
space but will require less than 512k of memory to
load and run.)
6. Load MED#1 by entering:
C>MED1 <return>
Upon initial load of MED#1 any files needing to be
modified will automatically be upgraded by MED#1, or
you will be instructed to execute a specific routine
to update your files.
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* Note: If you are currently a user of Version 1.03, 1.04,
1.05, or 1.06 upon installation of Version 1.07 you will be
requested to to run MED_UPDT.EXE. This program will update your
old files to the new formats required by version 1.07.
ALL COPIES OF MED#1 WILL INITIALLY LOAD AS 'UNREGISTERED' HAVING
A 100 PATIENT LIMIT. THIS PATIENT LIMIT WILL BE REMOVED UPON THE
ENTRY OF A VALID 'USER REGISTRATION NUMBER' INTO YOUR PRACTICE
DATA. THIS 'USER REGISTRATION NUMBER' IS UNIQUE TO EACH USER AND
IS PROVIDED TO THE USER UPON RECEIPT OF A FULLY PAID AND PROPERLY
FILLED OUT REGISTRATION FORM. WHEN YOU SEND IN THIS FORM CHECK TO
INSURE THAT YOUR PRACTICE NAME IS ENTERED EXACTLY AS YOU WISH IT
TO BE - ANY CHANGES IN ENTERING YOUR PRACTICE NAME WILL
INVALIDATE YOUR UNIQUE REGISTRATION NUMBER.
REGISTERED USERS WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
>FREE BUG REPLACEMENT DISKS (These free replacement disks
will be for any bug that results in either an abnormal
program termination, or that results in loss of data
integrity. You will be notified of program problems
that do not cause abnormal program termination or loss
of data integrity. You will be able to purchase
corrections for these problems for a modest shipping and
handling fee.);
>PRINTED USER MANUAL;
>CURRENT VERSION OF MED#1;
>LOW COST PRODUCT UPGRADES;
>SPECIAL PRICES ON NEW PRODUCTS FROM MEDshare.
REGISTERING YOUR COPY OF MED#1:
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After you've worked with the un-registered package
of MED#1, and decide you want full access to the system,
follow these simple steps to register:
1. Enter the (A)pplication support section of the
UTILITIES sub-menu, select '(U)pdate practice data' and
verify that the information displayed is correct and
entered exactly as you want it to be displayed in all
usages.
2. Enter the (S)ystem support section of the
UTILITIES sub-menu, select '(P)rint registration form,
and print out a copy of the REGISTRATION FORM.
3. Finally, mail the form and a check to cover the
registration fee to MEDshare. You will receive:
A. A REGISTRATION NUMBER that will unlock you from
the 100 patient limits of the system.
B. A phone number you can call for support (you will
be billed for this support).
C. A printed copy of the user's manual.
D. A copy of the newest version of MED#1.
E. Newsletter
(SORRY BUT WE CAN ONLY SUPPORT OUR REGISTERED USERS.)
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*** COMMON PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTION ***
******************************************
1. INSUFFICIENT MEMORY: MED#1 operates totally within the 640 K
limits of your system. This area is also used by your operating
system and other programs you may have been using. To see if you
have sufficient memory to load MED#1 run the DOS 'CHKDSK'
routine. You should have in excess of 512 K free memory. Next,
after you have loaded MED#1 press the 'F10' key when you are at
the DATE PROMPT on the MED#1 sign-n screen. You should have
available free memory of100 K. (NOTE: MED#1 REQUIRES UP TO AN
ADDITIONAL 100K OF MEMORY FOR SEVERAL OF ITS FEATURES TO RUN. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS 100K OF FREE MEMORY CHECK YOUR 'CONFIG.SYS'
AND 'AUTOEXEC.BAT' FILES TO SEE WHAT OTHER PROGRAMS YOU ARE
USING. THE BEST TEST IS TO REMOVE ALL BUT THE 'FILES' AND
'BUFFER' COMMANDS FROM THESE FILES, REBOOT, LOAD MED#1, AND SEE
HOW MUCH FREE MEMORY IS AVAILABLE. THEN ADD BACK IN THE FEATURES
YOU WANT UNTIL YOU LOSE THE 100K REQUIREMENT.)
2. ERROR MESSAGES ENDING WITH A '(2)': This error is a result of
MED#1 not being able to locate its data files. This error is
normally a result of MED#1 being installed on one system and then
copied to another system and to a different disk drive
designation. To correct this problem just delete the
'MEDMVBLS.MEM' file then re-load MED#1. You will be taken into
the system initialization cycle and asked to identify the disk
your data files are to reside on. After you have entered the disk
drive reference MED#1 will attempt to build your data files. If
it finds that the data file is currently in existence you will be
provided the opportunity to either save it or build a new one.
3. ERROR MESSAGES ENDING WITH A '(4)': This error is a result of
MED#1 not being able to open a file due to limits controlled by
your DOS system. This is corrected by correcting your
'CONFIG.SYS' file to have the minimum 'FILES' and 'BUFFERS'
commands as required for system setup. After you have corrected
your 'CONFIG.SYS' file reboot your system - THIS IS THE ONLY TIME
THAT THESE PARAMETERS ARE READ.
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NEW FEATURES
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These features have been incorporated into MED#1 Version 1.07
after the composition of the SHAREWARE USER MANUAL.
** At this time no new features have been added to MED#1 1.07 **