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WHAT IS SHOPPING CART ?
=======================
How many of you, like myself, have gone to the grocery store, armed with
a shopping list scribbled on a piece of scratch paper with a pen that
didn't work, or with one of the kids crayons? You were using your solar
calculator--and when you got to the check out, you discovered it had
been covered by a loaf of bread, and lost your running total forever.
How many times have you made out a shopping list which takes you on a
25-mile marathon, from one end of the store to the other, in search of a
box of toothpicks?
Out of these frustrations came Shopping Cart. Now you can have a
shopping guide printed at the touch of a few keys. It is a detailed
shopping list that tells you not only where to find each item, but what
it's going to cost.
Although Shopping Cart is public domain software and may be copied
freely, a lot of time and effort was spent in its creation.
If after using Shopping Cart for a while you feel the program has
been of benefit to you please register your copy by using the
registration form at the end of this document. Upon registration
you will receive the latest copy of Shopping Cart and printed manual.
In addition you will receive all updates and new releases free of
charge.
The rest of this document will show you how to use Shopping Cart. I hope
you enjoy using it.
Tom Solberg
Shopping Cart 2.0 -1- Reference Manual
conditions
==========
All versions of SHOPPING CART, including version 2.0, are public domain
software, and may be copied freely as long as the following conditions
are met:
* SHOPPING CART is copyrighted (C) 1990 by Tom Solberg
* SHOPPING CART must be copied in unmodified form, complete with
the file containing this information. The full SHOPPING CART
documentation must be included with the copy.
* No fee, charge or other compensation may be accepted or requested
by any persons using this software. SHOPPING CART may not be
distributed in conjunction with any other product.
* Operators of electronic bulletin board systems may post SHOPPING
CART for downloading by their users only as long as the above
conditions are met.
* Distributors of public domain or user supported software may
distribute copies of SHOPPING CART subject to the above conditions
only after obtaining written permission from Tom Solberg.
WARRANTY
========
Tom Solberg makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied,
including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability
and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Tom Solberg shall not be
liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect, special or
consequential arising from a failure of this program to operate in
the manner desired by the user. Tom Solberg shall not be liable for
any damage to data or property which may be caused directly or
indirectly by use of the program.
IN NO EVENT WILL TOM SOLBERG BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE
THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -2- Reference Manual
OVERVIEW
========
Shopping Cart is designed to make your grocery shopping an easier task.
With it, you can easily create a grocery shopping list, including the
total cost of all items on your list. You can use the list inside the
store to guide you through the isles, retrieving items in the order in
which they appear on your list. No more running to the far end of the
store to find a missed item on your list! Key features include:
- Maintain information for up to nine (9) different stores.
- For each store, you can set up, maintain, and print a master list
of items purchased (or to be purchased), including description, row
number, tax status, and price.
- Prints a master shopping guide, allowing you to check items to be
purchased on your next shopping trip.
- Use the check list to create and print a shopping list to take with
you to the store.
- Prints a price comparison report on four stores.
STANDARDS USED IN SHOPPING CART
===============================
* Whenever using Shopping Cart, you DO NOT have to press Enter after
making a menu selection; simply press the number or letter as
prompted and that option will execute.
* When you are finished working on a screen, press F1 to exit.
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -3- Reference Manual
GETTING STARTED
====================
[-----------------------------------------------------------------]
[ Note!!..To Users of Version 1.0.. ]
[ ]
[ If you are Maintaining more than one store check the directory ]
[ where Shopping Cart is located and make sure that the files ]
[ ITEMn.DAT (where n is the store #) are contiguous. To do this ]
[ follow the following steps: ]
[ ]
[ 1. CD xxxxxxx (xxxxxxx is the name of the directory where ]
[ Shopping Cart is located. ]
[ 2. Type DIR ITEM?.DAT ]
[ ]
[
[ Check the output of the the DIR command. The files ITEMn may ]
[ not be in sequential order but the store numbers(n) must be ]
[ contiguous. For Example: ]
[ ]
[ Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 ]
[ ]
[ ITEM1.DAT ITEM2.DAT ITEM1.DAT ]
[ ITEM9.DAT ITEM1.DAT ITEM2.DAT ]
[ ITEM2.DAT ITEM3.DAT ITEM4.DAT ]
[ ITEM3.DAT ITEM4.DAT ITEM9.DAT ]
[ ]
[ You must Rename Files are You must Rename ]
[ ITEM9.DAT to ITEM4.DAT Correct ITEM4.DAT to ITEM3.DAT ]
[ and Rename ]
[ ITEM9.DAT to ITEM4.DAT ]
[ ]
[ If files are not contiguous Shopping Cart will create as many ]
[ new empty files as needed to fill the empty gaps. ]
[ ]
[ Hint... In Version 1.0 ITEM9.DAT was included as sample data. ]
[ You may wish to delete this file all together. ]
[ ]
[ See instructions under '1.1 Maintaining the Tax Record' ]
[ to enter Store Names for exisiting files. ]
[-----------------------------------------------------------------]
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -4- Reference Manual
GETTING STARTED
====================
1. The next time you go grocery shopping, use your existing grocery
list to record the aisle\row number of each item on your list.
When finished shopping, be sure to save your cash register receipt
(which lists the name and cost of all grocery items).
2. Now you can use Shopping Cart. The following instructions assume
you are in the directory in which Shopping Cart files are located.
3. Type 'SCART' and press Enter.
4. If this is the first time you have used Shopping Cart Version 2.0
the following message will be displayed:
Shopping Cart needs some additional information to configure
itself to your system.
See instructions under '9.0 SET CONFIGURATION'.
5. See instructions under '1.1 Maintaining the Tax Record', and enter
the correct Store Name and Rate for taxable items.
6. With your cash register tape from step 1 in hand, use selection 1
(Shopping Master File) to enter the description, row number, and
cost of each item on your list. (Hint: Press Enter in the Item No.
field, and the system will assign the next available Item No.)
7. Use option 8 (Rebuild Shopping Master) to sort the items in
alphabetical order.
8. Print the sorted items with option 3 (Shopping Master Listing).
You have now set up Shopping Cart, and are ready to put it to use!
Continue with 'USING SHOPPING CART ON A REGULAR BASIS'.
9. Repeat Steps 5-7 for each store you have created.
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -5- Reference Manual
USING SHOPPING CART ON A REGULAR BASIS
======================================
The following instructions assume you are in the directory in which
Shopping Cart files are located.
Type 'SCART' and press Enter.
Select the Store you wish to work with.
1. Select option 4 (Shopping Guide Listing). Hang the listing on your
fridge or location of choice. Use the listing to check items for
purchase on your next shopping trip. If an item is not on your
Shopping Guide Listing, write it on the bottom of the list.
2. Before you go shopping, sit down at your computer with your
Shopping Guide Listing. Use selection 1 (Shopping Master File) to
enter those items written in on your list. (Remember, if you press
Enter in the Item No. field, the system will assign the next
available Item No.) Leave blank the Row Number and Price.
3. Use option 7 (Clear Old Shopping List) to clear the last shopping
list you set up for this store.
4. Use option 2 (Select Items) to select the items you wish to
purchase.
5. Use option 5 (Print Shopping List) to print your shopping list.
6. At the grocery store, record the row/aisle number (on your shopping
list) of those items for which you did not have a row/aisle listed.
7. When you get home, use option 1 (Shopping Master File) to update
prices, row/aisle numbers, and add new items purchased.
8. If necessary, use option 8 to rebuild the Shopping Master File.
9. Finally, print a new Shopping Guide Listing (option 4), and hang it
on your fridge.
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -6- Reference Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
=================
Page
Starting Shopping Cart ............................... 7
The Store Menu .......................................7
The Main Menu ....................................... 7
1.0 Maintain Shopping Master File
1.1 Maintaining the Tax Record ..................... . 8
1.2 Adding Items ................................ ..9-10
1.3 Changing Items .................................9-10
1.4 Deleting Items .................................9-10
2.0 Select Items .........................................11
3.0 Print Shopping Master Listing ........................12
4.0 Print Shopping Guide Listing .........................13
5.0 Print Shopping List ..................................14
6.0 Print Price Comparison Report ........................15
7.0 Clear Old Shopping List ..............................16
8.0 Rebuild Shopping Master ..............................17
9.0 Set Configuration ....................................18
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -7- Reference Manual
STARTING SHOPPING CART FROM THE DOS PROMPT
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1. Type 'SCART'
The following screen will be displayed:
========================================================================
Shopping Cart 2.0 Store Menu
S H O P P I N G C A R T
V E R S I O N 2.0
B Y
T O M S O L B E R G
( 6 1 2 ) 4 2 5 - 1 0 2 9
(C) Copyright 1990, All Rights Reserved
__________________________________________________________________________
S T O R E S
1 - xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
2 - xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
3.- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Enter Store Number
Enter Store Number or Press Esc to End Program
=======================================================================
NOTE Whenever using Shopping Cart, you DO NOT have to press Enter after
making a menu or Store selection. Simply press the number or
letter as prompted, and that option will execute.
THE MAIN MENU
-------------
After entering the Store Number, the Main Menu will be displayed.
========================================================================
Shopping Cart 2.0 Main Menu
Select one of the following :
0 = Return to DOS
1 = Maintain Shopping Master File
2 = Select Items
3 = Print Shopping Master
4 = Print Shopping Guide Listing
5 = Print Shopping List
6 = Print Price Comparison Report
7 = Clear Old Shopping List
8 = ReBuild Shopping Master
9.= Set Configuration
========================================================================
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -8- Reference Manual
========================================================================
Shopping Cart 2.0 Item Master File Maintenance
Item No. TAX
1. Store Name
2. -Not Used-
3. -Not Used-
4. Price Each 6.00
Enter Field # to Change or Press Enter to Update Record
Enter a D if you wish to Delete this Record
F1 = Main Menu Press Enter = Update D = Delete
========================================================================
1.1 MAINTAINING THE TAX RECORD
When Shopping Cart creates a new store, a Tax Record is automatically
created. This record must be set with the proper tax rate so that items
which are taxable are calculated correctly. Select option 1 (Shopping
Master File). At the Item No. prompt, enter the word 'TAX', and the
the above screen will appear.
The Store Name field may be up to 15 alphanumeric characters
Note to 1.0 Users...This field was initially set to 'Tax Record'
and may be changed to the stores name.
The Price field (4) represents the Tax Rate percent. For example, a six
percent sales tax rate would be entered as '6.00' on line 4.
Press Enter to update this record, and F1 to exit to the Main Menu.
NOTE Even though the (D)elete prompt is displayed, the Tax Record cannot
be deleted. An error message will be displayed if you try to
delete the Tax Record.
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -9- Reference Manual
========================================================================
Shopping Cart 2.0 Item Master File Maintenance
ITEM No.
1. Description
2. Row number
3. Taxable
4. Price each
Enter Field # to Change or Press Enter to Update Record
Enter a D if you wish to Delete this Record
F1 = Main Menu Press Enter = for New Item
========================================================================
1.2 ADDING items
1.3 CHANGING items
1.4 DELETING items
NOTE Watch the Status Bar at the bottom of the screen to help you
with each of the fields.
To add a new item, press Enter at the Item No. prompt. Shopping Cart
will assign the next available Item number.
To change an item, enter a valid item number at the Item No. prompt.
Shopping Cart will display all information for this item. (If the
number does not represent a valid item, you will be allowed to re-enter
the number.) Then type the number of the field you wish to change.
To delete an item, enter a valid item number at the Item No. prompt.
Shopping Cart will display all information for this item. Press 'D' to
delete. You will be asked to verify that the item is to be deleted;
enter 'Y' to delete.
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -10- Reference Manual
------------------ Item File Screen Field Descriptions -----------------
1. Description - 15-character alphanumeric description of item.
2. Row Number - Any number from 1 to 999 representing the location of
item in store.
3. Taxable - Enter 'Y' if this item is taxable, or leave blank and
press Enter if it is non-taxable.
4. Price - Enter the price each for this item, 0.00 to 999.99
------------------------------------------------------------------------
After all information has been added or displayed, you can make changes
to any field by entering its number (1-4). When all changes are
finished, press Enter, and this item will be saved.
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -11- Reference Manual
========================================================================
Shopping Cart 2.0 Select Items
Item No. 1
Desc. ALUM. FOIL Price 2.00
1. Quantity 1 Total 2.00
2. On List Y
Enter Field # to Change or Press Enter to Update Record
Field # = Change Field Enter = Update
========================================================================
2.0 SELECT ITEMS
Use this option to transfer selections from your Shopping Guide Listing
(option 3) to the computer, so that you can print a Shopping List
(option 5).
-------------------------- Field Descriptions --------------------------
Item No. - Enter the number of the item you wish included on this
week's shopping list.
1. Quantity - Enter the quantity to be purchased.
2. On List - Press Enter to include on list, or type 'N' and Enter to
skip this item.
When finished selecting items, press F1 to return to the Main Menu.
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -12- Reference Manual
========================================================================
Shopping Cart 2.0 Shopping Master Listing
Make Sure the Printer is Ready -- Press any Key to Continue
========================================================================
3.0 PRINT Shopping Master Listing
This option lists each of the items you have set up in the Item file for
this location. Whenever you finish adding, changing, or deleting items,
you should print another Master Listing for future reference.
The Master Listing contains the following information:
- Item #
- Description
- Row #
- Tax (Y or N)
- Price
A sample report format is shown below.
ITEM Row
# --DESCRIPTION-- # TAX PRICE
1 Aluminum Foil 1 Y 2.00
2 Apple Juice 2 0.79
3 Apples 1 2.50
4 Bacon 10 Y 2.29
5 Baggies 5 1.39
6 Bananas 8 0.25
7 BBQ Sauce 6 1.89
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -13- Reference Manual
========================================================================
Shopping Cart 2.0 Shopping Guide Listing
Make Sure the Printer is Ready -- Press any Key to Continue
========================================================================
4.0 PRINT Shopping Guide Listing
This option lists each of the items from the current location's Item
file. Hang it on your fridge or other handy place, and use it as a
grocery checklist. At the end of the week, use option 4 (Select Items)
to select the items which have been checked on the Shopping Guide
Listing.
A sample report format is shown below.
Shopping Guide Listing
1 [ ] Aluminum Foil 61 [ ] Glass Cleaner 124 [ ] Salt
2 [ ] Apple Juice 62 [ ] Grapes 125 [ ] Shampoo
3 [ ] Apples 63 [ ] Green Beans 126 [ ] Soap, Hand
4 [ ] Bacon 64 [ ] Gum 127 [ ] Soap, Dishwasher
5 [ ] Baggies 65 [ ] Half&Half 128 [ ] Soap, Laundry
6 [ ] Bananas 66 [ ] Ham 129 [ ] Soup, Tomato
7 [ ] BBQ Sauce 67 [ ] Hamburger 130 [ ] Sour Cream
8 [ ] Bran Flakes 68 [ ] Hand Lotion 131 [ ] Soy Sauce
etc. etc. etc.
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -14- Reference Manual
========================================================================
Shopping Cart 2.0 Shopping List
Make Sure the Printer is Ready -- Press any Key to Continue
========================================================================
5.0 PRINTING SHOPPING LIST
This selection prints the shopping list you will use as a grocery
purchase guide. It is printed in ascending Row # order for maximum
Shopping efficiency. When selected the following Prompt will be
displayed:
S = Print to Screen P = Print to Printer P
Entering a P (Default) will print this report directly to the printer
...Entering a S will allow you to preview the report before printing
The Shopping List contains the following information:
- Item #
- Description
- Row # (where the item is located)
- Quantity (to be purchased)
- Price (each)
- Total (extended, including tax)
A sample report format is shown below.
Shopping List
ITEM Row
# --DESCRIPTION-- # PRICE
3 Apples 1 0.79 0.79
63 Green Beans 1 0.33 0.33
128 Spaghetti 1 0.37 1.37
132 Soup-Split Pea 2 0.44 0.88
92 Sugar 2 2.59 2.59
114 Cake Mix 2 2.06 2.06
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -15- Reference Manual
========================================================================
Shopping Cart 2.0 Price Comparison Report
Make Sure the Printer is Ready -- Press any Key to Continue
======================================================================
6.0 PRINTING PRICE COMPARISON REPORT
This selection prints the Price Comparison Report you will use to
compare store prices. It is printed in ascending Item Description
order.
The Price Comparison Report contains the following information:
- Description
- Price For Store n Where n is the store #
- Price For Store n Defined in the Set
- Price For Store n Configuration Option
- Price For Store n Compare order
A sample report format is shown below.
Shopping List
Store Name Store Name Store Name Store Name
Apples 0.69 <-- 0.79 0.79 0.79
Green Beans 0.33 0.23 <-- 0.33 0.33
Spaghetti 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.33
Soup-Split Pea 0.44 0.44 0.40 <-- 0.44
Sugar 2.59 2.59 2.59 2.59
Cake Mix 2.06 2.00 <-- 2.06 2.06
Note...The <-- denotes the lowest price of all stores listed
If the price is Zero the was no matching Item for this
Store. The Key used to match items is the Item Description.
The first store (1st Column) is considered the master and all
stores (Columns) after it are compared to the master.
Shopping Cart 2.0 -15-
Shopping Cart 2.0 -16- Reference Manual
========================================================================
Shopping Cart 2.0 Clear Items
NOTE: This option will reset all items selected to be on your
shopping list. If you are sure you want start a new shopping
list answer YES to the next prompt.
Enter YES to Reset List..Any other response will assume NO ->
========================================================================
7.0 CLEAR OLD SHOPPING LIST
Use this selection to clear the old shopping list from your files, so
that you can select items for your next shopping trip. Enter 'YES' to
clear the shopping list, or press Enter with no entry to exit.
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -17- Reference Manual
========================================================================
Shopping Cart 2.0 Rebuild Item File
NOTE: This option will completely rebuild the Item Master File.
This option will create a new Item Master File, sorted
alphabetically with new item numbers. If you run this
Option, make sure you print a new Shopping Guide Listing.
If you are sure that you want to rebuild the Master File,
answer YES to the next prompt.
Enter YES to ReBuild.. Any other response will assume NO ->
========================================================================
8.0 REBUILD SHOPPING MASTER
You should use this selection after you have finished setting up your
first Item file, or whenever you add new items to the Item file.
BEFORE REBUILDING THE ITEM FILE BE SURE TO BACKUP ALL YOUR ITEM FILES.
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -18- Reference Manual
9.0 SET CONFIURATION
Do you have a Color Monitor Y
Pressing Enter here will default to Y (Yes). If you Enter Y you
Must have monitor capable of operating in one of the following
modes: CGA, EGA or VGA
If you enter N (No) all entries will be displayed in Monochrome
even if you have a color monitor.
How Many Stores will you be Maintaining 1
Pressing Enter here will default to 1
[----------------------------------------------------------]
[ Note..If this is the first time you have loaded Shopping ]
[ Cart use the default 1 and set up your first store. This ]
[ allows you to copy the contents of this file into new ]
[ files created in Option 9 (Set Configuration). ]
[----------------------------------------------------------]
If you enter a number greater than 1 the following message will
be displayed:
You will be maintaining more than 1 store and have the option
to select the order in which stores will be printed on the
Price Comparison Report. The format for this entry is nnnn.
The current value of this entry is [1234]
Do You Wish to Change this Entry N
Pressing Enter here will Default to N (No)
If you enter Y (Yes) the following message will be displayed:
Enter the store numbers and the order to be printed in
the format nnnn. If you have less than four stores enter
0 (zero) in trailing blanks. Examples [1467], [1200]
Enter Store No.'s [ ]
Are All Entries OK Y
Pressing Enter here will default to Y (Yes)
If you enter N (No) the screen will be cleared and you will
be able to re-enter all options.
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Shopping Cart 2.0 -19- Reference Manual
If you answered Y (Yes) the following Takes place:
If you entered a store number at the prompt (How many stores will
you be Maintaining) greater than the number of stores already
on file, Shopping Cart will create new files displaying the
following prompts:
(where n is the next open store #)
You have just created Store # n . This file is
currently empty. If you wish to copy the contents of a file
from an existing store, you may enter a store # at the prompt
below. If you want file to remain empty Press Enter at
the prompt below.
Enter Store # or Press Enter
Enter and existing Store # to copy from or press Enter to leave
this file empty.
Enter Stores Name _______________
Enter a Stores Name up to 15 Characters or Press Enter to leave
blank and enter it later. See instructions under '1.1 Maintaining
the Tax Record'.
When all of the stores have been created Shopping Cart will return
you to the Store Menu , at which time you can select a store to
setup or maintain.
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| SHOPPING CART |
| REGISTRATION FORM |
| |
| Last Name ________________________________ |
| |
| First Name ____________________ |
| |
| Address ______________________________________ |
| |
| City _____________________________ |
| |
| State _____ Zip __________ |
| |
| Phone # (____) _________________ |
|---------------------------------------------------|
| To receive a printed manual and free updates |
| register your copy of Shopping Cart by sending |
| this registration form and a check or money |
| for $8.00 to: |
| Tom Solberg |
| 356 W. Eagle Lake Drive |
| Maple Grove, MN 55369 |
|---------------------------------------------------|