General Outline: To use this database, it is a real plus to be a veteran on FileMaker Pro. I tried to make it as easy as possible, but new users might find it a little tough. Generally, this database it really powerful and can do many things. Basically, you have to know how to copy and paste. Go to the “edit” menu and select Copy to copy the data from AOL. Then, go into the database and then from the “edit” menu, select Paste. REMEMBER TO PASTE IN THE CORRECT FIELD!! Shortcuts are as follows: Command key and “C” = Copy. Command key and “V” = Paste. Also, since there are many different layouts, there is a field in every one of the DATA layouts that is called “search word”. You should use this EVERY time you enter something into this database!!! Reason is becuase it narrows the find down a LOT! Also, on every layout, there is a button called “Mail Menu”. This button will bring you back to the small screen which you use while in AOL. This is VERY useful because the layout does not take up much space at all. Also, you can ‘jump’ to places faster! Generally, this database can store all kinds of data from America Online and even open America Online! Have fun!!!!
Weekly Time On AOL: This unique layout can be used in many different ways. What I do is make time slips. I record the time online and approx. how much it costs while online. Then, they get thrown in a box..and when I am ready, they get entered into the database and a new record is created weekly!! Use it anyway you want though..it is up to you! At the bottom of the Time layout, you will find a field that reads “Total Time On This Week”. This “SHOULD” calculate how much time you have spent online if you entered the data 100% correctly!
E-Mail Recieved Records: A great layout to have .. a layout that holds all your mail that you RECIEVED! It holds all info like date sent, subject, person that sent it, and of course, the text! Not hard to use.. have fun!!!
Chat Logs: Made for those long chats you have, chat logs layout keeps track of the room name, date in room, host/guide in room, and of course, the room text!! Great to have! Make good use of it!!!!!
Instant Message Logs: Forget what someone said, or forget that phone #?? No fear, IM saver is here!! Just copy and paste those IM’s in and you have nothing to worry about. This keeps track of the date, person you IMed or got IMed by, and the IM text. Great to have!! A really useful layout to have!
Program Download Records: Want to keep track of all of those files you downloaded?? This layout is perfect for you then!!! This keeps track of the file name, Program keywords, download time, and the info about the program! This is good if you spend lotsa time with files!!
Guide List: Want to keep track of the guides you meet?? Well, here is a layout for you! This will keep track of the Guide initials, gender, and personal info about him/her. You can also use this list to create holiday letters to them!!
Mail Sent On AOL: Sending mail to one or MORE members?? Here you go.. a layout that keeps track of that mail you sent!!! It keeps track of MULTIPLE names(one field), the date, subject and text of mail! Always a good tool to have!
Notes And Other Stuff: Want that weekly forum update saved?? Want those scores saved?? Wanna read the news over again?? Well, just save it in this notes and other stuff section!! A Miscellaneous(spelling doesn’t count here!!) file kinda! If you find yourself saving lots of individual files from AOL, use this to keep track of them all!!
Member List: Soooo many friends.. how do I keep track of them?? Well, here you go!! Similar to the guide list, member list keeps track of the member screenname, real name, gender and personal info about him/her. Fun to use and keep track of!!
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Opening AOL From This Database: To open up america online directly from this database, follow these directions CAREFULLY!!
1) Go to “scripts” menu.
2) Scroll down to “scriptmaker TM” and let go of the mouse.
3) Once a dialog box pops up, type in “AOL OPEN”.
4) Then when finished typing, press return.
5) Once in the ‘other’ box, there will be a button on the bottom left that says “CLEAR ALL” ..click on it once.
6) Now, on the left side, scroll down to SEND APPLE EVENT... (it should be near the end)
7) Click twice on SEND APPLE EVENT.
8) Now, click the “specify” button towards the bottom right once.
9) You will now enter a complicated dialog box. You will have to look for the pop-up menu on the top. You have to click and HOLD the arrow while scrolling down to highlight “OPEN APPLICATION”.
10) Now, on the bottom middle, there should be a button that says, “specify application” .. click once on that.
11) NOW, FIND YOUR AMERICA ONLINE APPLICATION..when found, click once then press return.
12) Press return twice now.
13) Now, on the bottom right, press done! ..you are finished!!!!!
Access To Database and Password Protection: If you don’t pay your shareware fee, you will not be able to access the full database. You will also have to type in a password before entering every time.
IF YOU HAVE PAID YOUR SHAREWARE, PLEASE LISTEN:
To disable password, go to the “FILE” menu. Select item “ACCESS PRIVILAGES”.. then to sub-menu, Define Passwords. Select ONE password, then press the delete button on the bottom right. Do this for the other password too!!
Good luck!! Thanx for using this database!!
PLEASE READ THE “SHAREWARE READ ME” FOR DETAILS ABOUT HOW TO PAY YOUR SHAREWARE FEE!!!
