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This is the documentation for the
Home Management Software Package 4.0
JCCS 1989
This program is targeted toward the home user who would like
a convenient way to log and review checks.
Also for an easy to use home inventory manager.
It will balance your account as checks are entered.
It will list checks to the print device at "LPT1:" or "LPT2:"
It will list the checks according to search criteria.
It will allow you to review transactions on the screen.
It will store your inventory items in an orderly manner
that is easy to use, print, and review.
The program is menu driven and fairly self-explanatory.
All the user options are listed in the programs menu's.
When you first start the program you will see the
Main Menu.
Choosing option one will start the CheckBook Manager.
Choosing option two will start the Home Inventory Manager.
Choosing option three will make backup copies of both
programs data files.
When you choose option one and start the CheckBook Manager
the program will look to the default drive for five
data files. If they are not present they will be created.
The files are as follows:
HMS31.CHK
HMS32.CHK
HMS33.CHK
HMS34.CHK
HMS35.CHK
* NOTE: these are the data files that contain the information
that the program will use for balance and review.
*** IMPORTANT ***
THESE FILES SHOULD BE BACKED UP OFTEN.
USE THE OPTION.... Make Archival Backups (from main menu)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
THIS PROGRAM WAS NOT MEANT TO REPLACE YOUR CHECK BALANCING
PAPER WORK. IT WAS MEANT ONLY TO ENHANCE IT.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO RECORD ALL TRANSACTIONS AS BEFORE BUT
USE THE PROGRAM TO DO YOUR MATH AND TO GIVE YOU A CONVENIENT
WAY TO BROWSE YOUR RECORDS ON SCREEN OR FROM YOUR PRINTER.
OPENING MENU
OPTION # 1
1. LOG A DEPOSIT (add to balance)
This option is to allow you to add funds to your account
at least as far as the computer is concerned.
You can also use this option to replace money that may
have been accidently withdrawn.
(this could happen if you entered a check more than once)
The BALANCE display will change when you have recorded a deposit
When you enter the deposit page you will be prompted to
enter the amount of deposit or hit <CR> to exit.
<CR> represents the ENTER key or the RETURN key.
After entering an amount the new balance will be displayed
along with the amount entered. If you agree then hit "Y" to
record. If you want to change the amount hit "N" and the page
will start over and the balance will be unchanged.
OPTION # 2
2. LOG A CHARGE (deducts from balance)
This option works identical to the above option with
the exception that it will subtract an amount from the balance.
Please note that the deposit and charge transactions only
update the running balance and are not dated or recorded
for later review.
OPTION # 3
3. ENTER A MINIMUM BALANCE (set min alert)
This option allows you to enter an amount that you do not
wish your account to fall below. It will not stop your
transaction(s) but it will alert you to the fact that
you have gone below the set point.
OPTION # 4
4. ENTER SERVICE CHARGES (fee per check)
This option allows you to enter an amount that will
automatically be deducted from your balance with each
transaction you make. (saving you the time and hassle)
AN EXAMPLE OF THIS FOLLOWS
If your bank charges you $0.10 per check written and you have
a balance of $150.00 in your account.
You write a check for $10.00
The computer will deduct $10.10 from your balance.
The computer will log $10.00 in the files for review.
NOTE THAT THE SRV.CHG. WILL BE LISTED ON THE SCREEN AS A REMINDER
OPTION # 5
5. ENTER TRANSACTIONS (log checks)
This is the section of the program that collects information
from you to be stored in files.
The next check number to be used will automatically be
displayed, you may change it as you wish. Using zero for
the check number will exit option # 5. Using a number of a
check that has been used will enter the edit existing checks
menu. All expected inputs and options are listed on screen.
Each line will have a short description of what is expected
As you enter information it is stored in memory when you
finish entering the required information it is recorded
to disk.
The program will reject check numbers lower then 65
Note that the balance is updated upon entering the
amount information.
If you make an error while entering information you
can just re-enter it using the same check #. Then enter
the edit mode and make your adjustments. The balance will
automatically be adjusted according to the new information.
If you have need to purge or clear a file this can be done
by entering all spaces or zero's for the information required,
except of course for the check #. This file will then be skipped
during listings but will be viewable on screen using option
number 6.
OPTION # 6
6. REVIEW TRANSACTIONS (look up checks)
This option allows you to browse through your check files on
the screen.
You can enter a check #, or hit "N" or "P" or "+" or "-" for next
or previous respectfully. Hitting <CR> will bring back the menu.
Be aware however that while the program can search
bi-directionally it is a slower process to search backwards.
I recommend entering a check # that is within 500 or so of
the checks you wish to search through. This will save
you a considerable amount of time and your disk drive
will thank you also. Searching by check # is almost instant.
OPTION # 7
7. LIST TRANSACTIONS (list checks to printer)
This option is menu driven and self explanatory.
You will be prompted to select a printer port that you wish to
list to, if you select a non-exisiting port the program will
report a device error and execution will be terminated.
A running total of listed checks is printed on the reports.
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The Home Inventory Manager works just like the CheckBook Manager
except of course that it tracks item numbers and not balances.
The menu option numbers are different but the program
is self-explanatory.
When the program starts it looks to the default drive
for three data files. If the are not present they will
be created. The files are as follows:
HMS31.INV
HMS32.INV
HMS33.INV
The program will show you the highest ITEM # that has
been used, it will also display the last ITEM # worked
with as to allow you to pick up were you leave off.
================ PASSWORD PROTECTION ================
Password protection is available by pressing the letter <P>
from the main menu. If no password is present the program
will prompt you to enter a NEW PASSWORD.
If a password exists you will have to enter the existing
password before the program will allow you to enter a
new password.
Once the program is protected it will look for the
file HMS3.CFG if it is not found then the program
will assume tampering has occurred and will terminate
on a SECURITY TERMINATION.
If the file is intact the program will display a page
announcing the password protection and will prompt for
you to enter YOUR PASSWORD. If after three tries, the
proper password has not been entered the program will
terminate on a SECURITY TERMINATION.
If for some reason you have lost your password and you
already have data then you can contact the Author of
the software for assistance. The program can be entered
via a special sequence of events known only to the
software Author.
If you have no pertinent data, or data that you don't
mind losing you can simply erase all of the INV,CHK,
and CFG files that already exist.
The Author of this software can by contacted
by any of the following means.
On CompuServe send E-MAIL to .... : John Chester
757,6653
On Genie send E-MAIL to ......... : Snowy
Via U.S. Mail send to ............ : JCCS
P.O. BOX 587343
ALSIP, IL 60658
QUICK NOTES
ALWAYS BE CONSISTENT IN YOUR WORDING AS SEARCHING REQUIRES
MATCHING EXACT STRINGS OF DATA
REMEMBER THE LOWEST CHECK NUMBER ACCEPTED IS 101
REMEMBER THAT INVENTORY MANAGER WILL ACCEPT NUMBERS AS LOW AS 1
^X ... SWITCHES FROM COLOR TO BLACK & WHITE (from a base menu)
WHEN REVIEWING TRANSACTIONS ENTER A CHECK NUMBER THAT IS CLOSE
TO THE CHECKS YOU WANT TO SEARCH THRU.
WHEN REVIEWING INVENTORY ITEMS ENTER AN ITEM NUMBER THAT IS
CLOSE TO THE ITEMS YOU WANT TO SEARCH THRU.
ENTERING <CR> WILL ABORT OR PURGE MOST COMMANDS
HITTING THE ESCAPE KEY "Esc" FROM THE MENU OF OPTIONS WILL
CLOSE ALL OPEN FILES AND RETURN YOU TO THE MAIN MENU.
THE PROGRAM CAN BE "BROKEN OUT OF" BUT IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED
AS IT MAY LEAVE SOME FILE(S) OPEN.
ALWAYS READ THE SCREEN, THERE IS PERTINENT INFORMATION
THERE
HOPE THIS HELPS SOME,
JOHN CHESTER