Magnum One/Magnum One (Mid-American Digital) (Disc Manufacturing).iso/d13/scbids2.arc/SCBID2.DOC

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                                    SC-BID
                                  (Version 2)

     This program allows a contractor to maintain an indexed master file
of bid items.  From this file, job bids are created.

     One of the main purposes of this program was to keep it simple.
With a little experimenting, a contractor or his estimator should be able
to use this program within a very short time.  A PC or compatible with two
disk drives is necessary to run this program properly.

     Two disks need to be prepared in running the program.  One should be
labeled MASTER and placed in Drive A; this can be the same disk that the
program is on.  Later, if more space is needed the program can be placed
on a separate disk.  The second disk should be labeled JOBS and placed
in Drive B to store bid files.

     As with all software of this kind, backup copies of your disk files
should be made periodically to avoid loss of data.

     Parts of this software were created using the ZBasic Compiler.
Portions of this Code are (c) Copyrighted, 1985 by Zedcor Incorporated.

     I have no affiliations with anyone at Zedcor, but I would like to
express my appreciation to them for the development of this superb
compiler.  If you program, you should check it out.


                                    I. J. Smith
                                    9795 Rustling Oaks
                                    Baton Rouge, La. 70818






     The first time you enter the program you will have to enter the
following:
          The Company Name and the following percentages

          Payroll Tax and Insurance .......... (based on payroll)
          Sales Tax on Materials
          Overhead ........................... (based on bid)
          Overhead used on Sub-Contractors
          Bond Premium ....................... (based on bid)
          Printer over 80 columns? ........... (Y/N)

     You will be prompted for this information after the initial screen
of the program.  This will build a company file with this information
placed on your MASTER disk.  This information can be changed anytime with
option 4 of the Main Menu.  An example of an entry for the percentages
would be 0.125 which represents 12.5 percent.  If you have a printer that
prints over 80 columns, enter "Y" to the prompt otherwise enter "N".












                      -  MAIN MENU Options 1-2-3  -

     These are the options to start building your master file.  You will
be asked for master file numbers along with other pertinent information
which should be self-explanatory.  Master file numbers need not be
numeric but should be used for clarity as the file builds.  Four positions
are allowed.

     A recommendation is to allow enough room between numbers for repeating
the same bid items, but with different costs and bid amounts.  This allows
for flexibility with jobs of different levels of difficulty for construction
of these items.  Room should also be left for future insertions.  The listing
from Option 3 will be in the order of the master file numbers.

     Careful building of this file will make the future bidding of jobs
much easier.  Another recommendation is to have a default record for bid
items you do not wish to put in your master file.  You can always change
the data in these items later.  Use of the cursor keys is allowed for
corrections.

     Option 2 allows for changing and updating your master file.

     Option 3 will print a listing of your master file for your use in
preparing bids.


                       - MAIN MENU Option 4 -

     Company file as explained above.  This option allows changes to the
company name, overhead percentages and printer option.


                       - MAIN MENU Option 5 -

     This is the option to use for entering new bid jobs.  The New Job
Menu will come up with this option.

     Option 1 is for entering the items, along with the Job number and
name of the Job.  The job number allows for 3 positions.  Caution should
be used in not using a job number already in use, as this will delete the
previous job with the same number.

     Option 2 will print an edit register of the items entered above.
You will need a listing showing the item numbers needed for changes in
options 3 thru 5.

     Options 3 thru 5 - Changes to Job Items.

     Option 6 is the final step.  This will build the Job Bid file for
the job being bid on.  After this step, you must use options 6-7 of the
Main Menu for further changes.


                        - MAIN MENU Options 6-7 -

     These options are for modifying your bid.  You can change cost
factors, descriptions etc.  You can also add new records to your bids.
This is sometimes essential for late addendums to a bid.









                        - MAIN MENU Option 8 -

     This prints a worksheet of your bid.  This shows all costs used in
the bid with a summary at the end.


                        - MAIN MENU Option 9 -

     This will print a proposal of your bid, suitable for submitting some
of your bids.


     NOTE:  NO WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN THE USE OF THIS
PROGRAM.  USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONISBILITY OF ANY LOSSES INCURRED IN THE
USE OF THE PROGRAM.

     If you like this program, a contribution of 20.00 would be appreciated.
As an owner of record, you will be notified of future contractors' programs
as they become available.  A monthly billing estimate program is currently
available at this time.  The program uses files from this program to build
estimate files or can be used alone.  It allows for entering quantities as
a job progresses and prints estimates as needed.


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for entering quantities as
a job progresses and