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E.I.M.S.
Version 1.2
(Equipment Inventory & Maintenance Scheduler)
This program maintains an equipment inventory, user defined
maintenance costs for each item, and scheduled maintenance for each
item. Maintenance can be scheduled for almost anything needed.
Although based on time schedules, this can still be used for at
least checking other maintenance based systems.
The program offers virtually unlimited record capacities.
It also uses auto lookup tables and scrolling record windows for
ease of use. It will even blank your monitor screen after 10
minutes of inactivity to protect it from burn in.
Depending on your particular needs, a quick check can be made
periodically to see what maintenance is due. You will probably
want to print scheduled reports on a timely basis for this purpose.
A date prompt is provided so as to enter a later date if desired.
This gives the capability of planning a schedule for perhaps a week
or month ahead of time. A display option is also available for
fast checks and maintenance updates.
Although the program is primarily designed for scheduled
maintenance and costs, repairs can be maintained just as well.
Scheduled maintenance days have to be provided however. To avoid
listing repair records in the scheduled maintenance reports and
displays, create separate records for this purpose. You can enter
a large number of days such as 9999 which will create a future date
that will be meaningless for all practical purposes.
Requirements for this program are at least 512k ram and a
proper CONFIG.SYS file in the root directory. A hard disk is
also highly recommended. This is a large application and a separate
directory should be created for it's use. Please see CONFIG.SYS
below for further information concerning this file.
Please read the following instructions before using, especially
the section explaining the use of the keyboard keys in the program.
Sample files are included for test purposes. You may delete the
records when thru with them. You can also copy the program file
EIMS.EXE only, it will create the necessary data files. To start
the program, enter EIMS at the prompt.
If you like the program, send 35.00 and you will be sent the
registered version of it. If desired, you will have the option of
simply printing and reseting maintenance due using the last cost.
This eliminates the hassle of having to enter and post if the last
cost is sufficient for cost purposes. You will also be able to
rebuild the index files should you ever have need of it.
Your support is appreciated. Comments are always welcome.
I. J. Smith
9795 Rustling Oaks
Baton Rouge, La. 70818
The program is straight forward with the following steps:
1. Add Equipment records. Main Menu option B
2. Add Maint descriptions '' '' '' D
3. Add eqpt Locations '' '' '' E
4. Add Maintenance records. '' '' '' C
5. Enter and process maintenance. '' '' '' A
6. Use reports as needed. '' '' '' F
The order shown is for first time use. Many items can be added
when their tables are displayed for lookup purposes from various
data prompts by simply pressing the INSert key.
Negative amounts can be entered with the minus key after the
amount. To reverse a minus amount, use the plus key after the
amount. These keys have the same affect as the Enter key.
FUNCTION KEY USAGE
The following keyboard keys are used in the multiple record
table windows. A popup window will appear from these keystrokes.
A description of the action will appear in this window such as
'This record will be added' or 'Press ENTER to delete'. You can
press the ESC key to cancel or in the case of the deletion, press
ENTER and the record is then removed. You may find it easier to
add records by being situated where you want to add the record...
thus the use of the INSert key.
KEY FUNCTION
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INSert Used for adding new records. Record will
automatically be inserted in proper position.
DELete Used for deleting highlighted records.
ENTER Used for changing highlighted record or for
selections with auto lookups.
CTRL-ENTER Used to process a data screen without having
to step through each field.
ESC Cancel or exit.
ARROWS These keys are used to scroll thru the records
one at a time.
PgUp Displays previous window of records.
PgDn Displays next window of records.
CTRL PgUp Displays records from beginning of file.
CTRL PgDn Displays records from end of file.
LOCATOR Locator fields are used to locate records more
quickly. As you enter the number desired, the
program will highlight the nearest record found.
These are located in the upper left corners of
the record table windows.
The data entry windows are fairly straight forward. You simply
add or change data as needed with the ENTER key. Use of the ESC key
can also restore data if you wish. The ARROW keys can also be used to
step thru the data fields. If your data is correct, you can also
press CTRL-ENTER and not have to step thru the fields.
Lookup fields are also used thruout the program. If prompted
for a number for example, you can enter the number desired or if
blank simply press ENTER. Choices will then be displayed in a table.
The table will also be displayed if the number you enter does not
exist. If the number is new, it can be added by simply pressing the
insert key. Where appropriate, some tables will automatically pop
up for your choices.
SCREEN BLANKER
The program has a built in feature that will blank the monitor
screen after 10 minutes of inactivity. This feature is to help
protect your screen from burn in. Simply press one of the arrow
keys to refresh the screen display.
Main Menu option A Maintenance Transactions
Use this option to enter your routine maintenance costs. A
menu will pop up for the options available. Option A will display
the record table. If there are no records then the program will
display the data entry window to start adding them, otherwise use
the keyboard keys as described above.
Two reports can be printed for your records if desired. The
report by reference could be useful to balance by invoice or dates.
Your needs will dictate their usage.
Make sure you have printed required reports before choosing
the process entries option. They will be deleted at that time.
When the transactions are posted, the costs are updated in the
maintenance cost records and the date is used to update the next
scheduled maintenance.
Negative amounts can be entered by pressing the minus key
after the number entered. If you enter a negative number and need
to reverse it, use the plus key after the number.
NOTE: If you prefer to use this program for scheduling only, see
Option G under the Report Menu below. It will allow you to
bypass entering cost transactions and simply reschedule the
items due for maintenance. You will not have the individual
dates to use for resheduling each item however.
Main Menu option B Equipment File
Use this option to enter your equipment information. The
sample records and reports should be helpful in establishing your
file. Records are kept in the order of the equipment number so a
well established numbering system will make it much easier for your
reports, etc. You can use letters or numbers. The way letters and
numbers are sorted however, you may want to use numbers only or
only letters for the first few digits. The use of letters for the
first few digits could be very useful for locating and grouping
like items. Simply change or delete the sample records as needed.
If you would like to maintain an inventory by location then
you will want to establish locations. A file is provided for this
purpose. This also allows you to print various reports by location
and you may find it useful for other purposes as well.
A depreciation field is also provided for inventory values.
This can be useful to keep a current book value of the equipment.
It could also be used for actual appraised values and leave the book
values to your accountant.
Main Menu option C Maintenance File
This file contains the maintenance costs and dates for scheduled
maintenance reports. This is a secondary file to the equipment file
described above. You should first create your equipment records
before creating these maintenance records.
Scheduled maintenance is projected from the last date the
maintenance was done plus the number of days entered for each needed
follow up. Records must be established for each piece of equipment.
Use the description file to establish like costs since they will
allow you to run cost reports by their cost descriptions.
Enter the number of days you want to schedule the item to appear
on the scheduled maintenance display or report. As stated earlier,
if you do not want the item used for scheduling, enter 9999 days and
it will be scheduled well into the next century. This can be useful
for repairs, fuel, or other purposes.
The projected maintenance date is automatically incremented by
the dates used in the maintenance entries, or with option G of the
Report Menu as described below.
Main Menu option D Description File
Cost description records to be used in the maintenance records
described above. These cost types are also used for costs by type
reports. These cost types can be very useful for tracking the
various types of maintenance accomplished.
Main Menu option E Locations
Records used to maintain locations of equipment. As stated
above, you may want to create descriptions to reflect both locations
and groups which allow for more selected reports.
Main Menu option E Reports
Option A This option will print a report of all the items due
for maintenance. You will be prompted for the date
to use. If you would like to schedule the maintenance
a week ahead then simply enter the next week ending
date for the report.
Option B The display option will display the items scheduled
for maintenance. If you do not have many items needing
maintenance, you may find this option more useful then
printing the report above. Since the record can be
updated from this table, you may want to bypass the
cost transactions and update the maintenance date and
costs at this time rather then wait for invoices, etc.
Option C This option will print a report of each equipment with
detailed maintenance costs.
Option D This option will print a report of each equipment with
total maintenance costs only.
Option E This option will print a report of each cost type with
detailed equipment descriptions.
Option F This option will print a summary report of each cost
type.
Option G-L These reports are primarily file listings for various
record purposes. Use as needed.
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CONFIG.SYS file
As stated above, the program will not work without a proper
CONFIG.SYS file in your root directory. It should contain lines of
code such as:
files=24
buffers=16
You can use your editor to check for these lines of code. The
numbers are not critical and can be less. What's important is that
you have this file. You can check for it's existence by simply
entering TYPE CONFIG.SYS at the prompt of your root directory. If
DOS returns a file not found message, you can copy the CONFIG.DTA
file included with this application. After it has been copied into
your root directory, rename it CONFIG.SYS. You must restart your
system for this file to take effect.
================================================================
DISCLAIMER
----------------------------------------------------------------
USER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITIES IN THE USE OF THIS APPLICATION. DUE
TO THE NATURE OF THIS PROGRAM AND THE MANY VARIOUS COMPUTERS AND
OPERATING SYSTEMS BEING USED, IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
INSURE THE FITNESS OF THE PROGRAM FOR IT'S INTENDED PURPOSE. THE
APPLICATION HAS BEEN TESTED. HOWEVER, IT IS STILL THE USER'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND USE IT PROPERLY. NO WARRANTIES
ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. AS WITH ALL COMPUTERS, BACKUPS OF ALL
IMPORTANT DATA FILES SHOULD BE MADE PERIODICALLY.
================================================================
Other programs in this series by this author you may want to look
into:
EASY INVENTORY Stand alone business program, easily used
for "in house" purposes.
SALES LOG Sales entry, tracking, invoices...
BID-BIZ Power estimating.
EASY QUOTE Fast and easy product quoting.
WYS-AR Easy receivables, prints statements...
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