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GENERAL INVOICE SALES TRACKER - PLUS " G I S T - P L U S " Program Author: Robert F. Keber Jr. Distributed By: The TypeRight Corporation COPYRIGHT (C) - All Rights Reserved 336 SWAIN BOULEVARD LAKE WORTH, FL 33463-3342 (407) 969-3643 WHAT IS "GP" ? "GP" (GIST PLUS) is a "Customer Billing" program. It is designed for firms who have a need to produce and print Invoices which contain "Descriptions" about service (or anything else), "Names and Numbers" for parts or products, "Instructions", "Expiration Dates" or just about anything else, in addition to all the all important "Numbers" which say "How Much". GP's purpose is to allow all of this (and much more), but WITHOUT the need to hire or train a computer operator who is proficient in Accounting skills. "GP" has been kept simple enough for a novice. "GP" is NOT an accounting program, but it is a "GROSS INCOME" program. It provides all of the "Income" information that most Accountants or Bookkeepers require from a small business. In most cases, they will only need some "GP" Printouts, and the Bank Statements and Check Stubs to maintain a firm's books. But, in addition to organizing and preparing your Income Data for your Accountant, "GP" will provide "You" (as a Manager) with a great deal of other very useful business information. It will also automatically handle routine monthly chores (such as Customer Statements) without most of the usual mistakes, "Short-Cuts" and oversights that occur when these same tasks are done by an employee with a typewriter. The following are just "some" of the features offered by "GP": Customers: - Shows "Last Sale Date" & "Total Amount Spent" for every customer. - Prints a Customer Telephone Directory (2 phones with extension #s). - Prints Two Customer Address Directories (Long & Short Versions). - Prints Customer Mailing Labels (by Name/City/State/Zip/Area/Etc.). - Large "Comment Field" for every customer (Special Terms, Etc.). - Prints a Customer Statement or Customer Invoice for any account. - Data fields are designed to allow INTERNATIONAL address entries. Invoices: - Use "Hand Written" invoices or let "GP" Produce & Print your Invoices. - Allows Custom Listings of Descriptions, Part#'s and Work Performed. - Sales Tax can be configured to comply with most Laws & Regulations. - Can Print Multiple copies of Invoices (Customer & File Copies). - Generates New Invoice Numbers & New Customer Numbers automatically. - Prints Accounts Receivable Statements with matching Mailing Labels. - Prints a list of Invoices for any "Time Period/Customer/Employee". - Prints a list of invoices with totals for Accounts Receivable. - Provides 12 "ReNameable" Sales Categories plus Sales Tax. - Provides 10 "ReNameable" Sets of "Terms & Conditions". - Double checks "Calculations" on hand-written employee invoices. - Allows a Six Line "Heading" for your Name, Address & Telephone. - Allows a Six Line Invoice Footer for "Thank You" messages, etc.. - Extensive use of "Pop Up Windows" for easy use & simplicity. Income: - Prints/Displays Accounts Receivable List & Customer Statements. - Prints Gross Income "Breakdown" for any time period. - Prints "Income Totals" from any Employee or Customer. General: - Holds about 725,000 Customer Records & 725,000 Invoice Records. - Data files never routinely NEED "Sorting or Purging". - Word Processing style commands for the majority of field entries. - Use "NAMES or NUMBERS" for retrieving records. - Find "Strong & Weak" categories of employee's performance. - Find "Strong & Weak" categories of Product & Service performance. - Unique "BROWSE" mode for viewing Customer & Invoice records. - Shows System "DATE & TIME" on "Main Menu". System Requirements: - Computer - PC/XT/AT or Close Compatible - DOS or MS/DOS Version 3.0 or higher - Ram Memory - 512k minimum - Hard Drive Recommended - Monitor - Mono or Color 80 column - Printer - 80 Column - Dot Matrix - IBM or Epson compatible. - CONFIG.SYS FILE Set To: "FILES = 25" (Very Important!) DIFFERENCES - "GIST-ORIGINAL" vs. "GIST-PLUS" Some time ago we released the "original" version of GIST. Over time, that version has come to be referred to as "GIST-ORIGINAL". As it was originally written, the first version was only designed for "Keeping Track" of "Hand Written" or "Typed" PAPER Invoices. The program itself, did NOT print or produce any kind of Invoice at all. "GIST-ORIGINAL" was well received. It created more excitement than any other software product we have yet produced. But one of the most often suggested improvements from Users was that the program should be able to print "some" kind of Invoices on it's own. Many "Rapid Fire" revisions of "GIST-ORIGINAL" were produced, as we added many improvements to the rapidly evolving program. Eventually, we DID add the ability to "GIST-ORIGINAL" to produce and print it's own Invoices. But in order to keep GIST compatible with earlier versions, the information on those Invoices was (of necessity) somewhat limited when it came to "Verbal Descriptions". To make GIST produce and store Invoices containing the kind of "Descriptive" information that some Users wanted, would mean writing an entirely new program, incompatible with the original. And so "GIST-PLUS" ("GP") was born. It's purpose is NOT to replace "GIST-ORIGINAL", but to provide an alternative solution for the different needs of Users. While very similar in appearance and operation (especially at first glance), the two programs are very different from one another, and each has it's own unique advantages. "GIST-ORIGINAL" is still meant to be used in situations where paper invoices are produced by employees during "out of office" sales (such as in a service company). Entering the information from those invoices is easy and FAST, as only "Numbers" are entered, and not descriptions. The Data files are very compact (numbers take up less room than text in a file), allowing better use of smaller disk drives, and easier "Backup" ability. The paper invoices already list all of the "specifics" about each and every sale. So there's no need to have the same (redundant) Data in the computer too (Saves Time & Space). On top of that, most Accountants are only interested in the "Money Numbers", and could care less about the Parts, Labor & Merchandise Descriptions. "GP" on the other hand, is meant to be used in situations where the majority of Invoices are produced "in the office", and "Hand Written" invoices are rarely used (Mail Order, Real Estate, Retail Store, etc.). "GP" allows the User to store all of the "Money Numbers", PLUS (Catchy Term...) all the Part Names, Part Numbers, Special Instructions, Expiration Dates, Notes, Special Terms, Work Performed, Make, Model, Serial#, and just about anything you might "write" on an Invoice. All of that Data WILL appear on the printed Invoices and IS saved in the Data file. This makes for MUCH larger Data files, but with a Hard Drive, that's not much of a problem. It takes a little more time to enter each Invoice into the computer.., but time is saved "Later" by having ALL of the Invoice Information instantly available, and NOT having to sift through a filing cabinet trying to find what you need. Which is best? ....depends on your needs. BOTH versions are kept "Up- To-Date" as much as possible. When a new improvement is made on one version, (if possible) it is also made on the "other" version. If you wish to compare both versions of GIST, and are unable to obtain a Shareware copy of "GIST-ORIGINAL" from your local suppliers (some of whom can't see the wisdom of carrying BOTH versions), send us $4.00 to cover Shipping & Handling and WE'LL be glad to send you the latest "Shareware" version. Make sure you specify WHICH version you need. REGISTRATION GENERAL INVOICE SALES TRACKER - PLUS ("GP") is marketed as BOTH a "Shareware" software package, and as a "Commercial" software package. The "Shareware" version is available through "Bulletin Board Services" (BBSs), Clubs & Shareware Catalogs. The Commercial version is sold through authorized dealers or can be ordered directly from the producer (the TypeRight Corporation). The term "Shareware" means that we provide you with a copy of the program for you to "try out" for a short evaluation time. After a few weeks of use, you are required to either dispose of the program or send us the purchase price for registration. Extended use without proper registration is a violation of our rights under the Copyright Laws of the United States. WARNING: "Shareware" versions of any TypeRight program are, and will remain, fully functional. But any of several safeguards "may" exist to encourage User Registration and to help detect and expose unauthorized retailing of any version which may have been "Doctored" or "Altered". The Commercial version may be available directly from your local soft- ware dealer (if they are an authorized TypeRight Dealer). Many software dealers can help you get the software "Up & Running" on your computer system, and some can even help you over any "rough" spots while you are learning to use the software (though there may be some additional charges for these services). User Support (both Telephone & Written) is intended primarily for our "Registered Users". But we will never "turn our backs" on anyone who needs help or information with any of our products. Because we produce and support MANY different software packages, and each package usually has several updated releases and revisions, please have the following information available whenever you contact us for any reason: - Program's Full Name, Version Number, and Serial Number (even if NOT a Registered Program) (Example: "GIST-PLUS Version 2.5 - Serial# 12151990261") (Serial Numbers are listed on the bottom of the Main Menu screen). <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BONUS FOR REGISTERING <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> All Users who register will receive the latest updated, improved and "Debugged" version of this program. They are also kept advised of all of our new programs, and many times, Registered Users are offered special discounts toward (and free Demos of) our new programs. All of this, in addition to our "Customer Support". We also give Registered Users a Limited Warranty which will provide a "Free" updated version within one year of purchase if we find any serious problems or defects in the version which they purchased. In addition to all of that, they also receive another program called "GP-TOOLS.EXE", which is a "support" program for "GP". "GP-TOOLS.EXE" let's the registered user do four (4) very useful tasks related to manipulating "DTA" files (and the list keeps growing). #1- EXTRACT Invoices from your "INVOICE.DTA" data file and create assorted "smaller" Invoice files. This allows "Date Specific" Invoice files to be created with "Yearly, Semi-Annual, Quarterly or Monthly" data only. Another benefit of this feature is that it allows the User to keep their "current" Invoice file much smaller in size. Smaller file sizes increase the program's speed during data searches, and allows "GP" to be used on some of the smaller disk drives. #2 - MERGE Invoice files. Allows you to merge together two or more "GP" Invoice files into a larger Invoice file which can contain many years worth of invoices (up to about 725,000 separate invoices). #3 - CLEAR the "Last Sale Date" & "Total Amount Spent" fields from all the records in "CUSTOMER.DTA". Then Recalculate and insert new values for both of those fields, based upon the information contained in the "current" Invoice file. #4 - Offers additional ability to fix or repair corrupted "DTA" data files through a "File Maintenance" routine. This routine will remove all records marked as deleted, and all records it finds to be corrupt. This will usually shorten larger files, and many times this routine will "repair" a corrupted Invoice or Customer file with only a minimal loss of data. This routine is well worth the small cost of having it at your disposal if you ever need it. HOW DO I REGISTER? Print out the enclosed file named "REGISTER.DOC" with the following DOS Command.... COPY REGISTER.DOC LPT1 <...hit 'Enter'> When the printing is complete, you will have a "Form" to be filled in and mailed along with your payment. The "Form" helps to insure that all of the necessary information is included with your order. Please take the time to fill it out completely. PROGRAM PRICE - $69 PER COPY If you have already paid $69 for this program at a local Authorized TypeRight Software Dealer, then enclose a legible copy of your "Sales Invoice" or "Paid" Receipt (which shows the Dealer's Name, Address & Price Paid). If you obtained a copy of this program from a "Shareware" Distributor or "Club" and only paid a small fee (usually less than $5), then you have NOT purchased this program, but simply obtained an Evaluation copy of it. Your price for Registration is still the full price quoted above. "None" of the money you give to "Shareware" Distributors or "Clubs" ever goes to the Authors and Producers of the software. When you have completed the Registration Form, Mail it to us with your Payment (or Paid Receipt). Make all checks payable to "R. KEBER JR.". (All Prices & Features Are Subject To Change Without Notice) REGULAR SHIPMENTS Our normal method of shipping a pre-paid order to a USA address is by regular 1st Class Mail. In such cases there is NO SHIPPING CHARGE, and delivery time is usually just a few days. COD & RUSH SHIPMENTS COD shipments are available (also assorted "RUSH" shipments) through United Parcel Service or Federal Express. In such cases, ALL Shipping & Handling Charges will be added to the cost of this software. INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS Shipments for Export to other countries will also have all charges for Shipping, Import/Export Fees, difference in Currency Values, and any other expenses, added to the cost of this software. Software Dealers & Site Licenses - Please Write for Information (Use Business Stationery And/Or Include A Business Card) COPYRIGHT (C) - TypeRight CORPORATION Files included with "GP" =============================== GP .EXE - Main Program GP-SCRN .OVL - GIST Display Screens (Compressed) GP .DOC - This Instruction Manual CUSTOMER.DTA - Data file of sample records INVOICE .DTA - Data file of sample records INSTALL .EXE - Installs "GP" on Hard Drive & Prints Instruction Manual CNF-GP25.EXE - Allows User To "Set-Up" GIST PLUS To Individual Needs. BRUN45 .EXE - MicroSoft "Run-Time Module" - Allows Smaller EXE Files. REGISTER.DOC - Registration Form GP-TOOLS.EXE - Shipped ONLY With Registered Versions. Files which are created when "GP" is run ============================================ CUSTOMER.DTA - Random Data file for Customer records CUSTNAME.NDX - Index file - Customer Names CUSTNUMB.NDX - Index file - Customer ID Numbers CUSTOMER.BAK - Backup file - Copy of CUSTOMER.DTA INVOICE .DTA - Random Data file for Invoice records INVNAME .NDX - Index file - Invoice Customer Names INVNUMB .NDX - Index file - Invoice ID Numbers ACCREC .NDX - Index file - Unpaid Invoices INVOICE .BAK - Backup file - Copy of INVOICE.DTA GP .CNF - Configuration File For GP's Custom Settings. SETTING UP GIST-PLUS GP.EXE has been written in such a manner as to make it very adaptable to different Tax Laws, User needs, and hardware abilities. As a result there are many features which can be changed (or "Configured"). Most changes can be made by running the "GP" program, and then choosing the "RECONFIGURE" menu selection from the Main Menu. The Reconfigure section of GIST has a lot of "on screen" instructions, explanations and menus, and there is nothing contained within it to be afraid of. It will create a new disk file called "GP.CNF" which will contain a list of all the custom changes you may have selected. From then on, when GIST-PLUS is run, it will look for "GP.CNF" and (if found) will use the list of "settings" inside the file. CONFIGURABLE GIST-PLUS SETTINGS --------------------------------- CONFIGURE CATEGORY | DEFAULT SETTING ------------------------------------------------------------- Sales Tax Percentage Rate........: .05 (Five Percent) Sales Tax On Sale Category #1....: Yes Sales Tax On Sale Category #2....: Yes Sales Tax On Sale Category #3....: Yes Sales Tax On Sale Category #4....: Yes Sales Tax On Sale Category #5....: Yes Sales Tax On Sale Category #6....: Yes Sales Tax On Sale Category #7....: Yes Sales Tax On Sale Category #8....: Yes Sales Tax On Sale Category #9....: Yes Sales Tax On Sale Category #10...: Yes Sales Tax On Sale Category #11...: Yes Sales Tax On Sale Category #12...: No Page Headings (Graphics/Text)....: Use Non-Graphic Characters Use GIST Letterhead..............: Yes Use Pre-Printed Stationery.......: No Use "Window" Mailing Envelopes...: No Center Invoice's 5 COMMENT Lines.: No Last Printed Line Of Invoice.....: "Sales Rep:___ Customer Rep:___" Starting Invoice Number..........: 10,000 Starting Customer Number.........: 1 Number Of Invoices Printed.......: 1 Sales Category #1 Is Called......: "Sale Cat #1" Sales Category #2 Is Called......: "Sale Cat #2" Sales Category #3 Is Called......: "Sale Cat #3" Sales Category #4 Is Called......: "Sale Cat #4" Sales Category #5 Is Called......: "Sale Cat #5" Sales Category #6 Is Called......: "Sale Cat #6" Sales Category #7 Is Called......: "Sale Cat #7" Sales Category #8 Is Called......: "Sale Cat #8" Sales Category #9 Is Called......: "Sale Cat #9" Sales Category #10 Is Called.....: "Sale Cat 10" Sales Category #11 Is Called.....: "LABOR CHRGS" Sales Category #12 Is Called.....: "SHIPPING" Payment Terms #1 Is Set To.......: "PAID - CASH" Payment Terms #2 Is Set To.......: "PAID - CHECK" Payment Terms #3 Is Set To.......: "PAID - CREDIT CARD" Payment Terms #4 Is Set To.......: "PREPAID ORDER" Payment Terms #5 Is Set To.......: "COLLECT ON DELIVERY" Payment Terms #6 Is Set To.......: "NET CASH - 10 DAYS" Payment Terms #7 Is Set To.......: "NET CASH - 15 DAYS" Payment Terms #8 Is Set To.......: "NET CASH - 30 DAYS" Payment Terms #9 Is Set To.......: "DUE ON RECEIPT" Payment Terms #10 Is Set To......: "SPECIAL PRE-ARRANGEMENT" Heading Text - Line #1 "YOUR COMPANY'S NAME & ADDRESS" Heading Text - Line #2 "To Insert Your Own Data" Heading Text - Line #3 "In These 6 Lines Of Text," Heading Text - Line #4 "Use The RECONFIGURE Selection" Heading Text - Line #5 "On The Main Menu. Then On Next" Heading Text - Line #6 "Menu, Choose Selection 'P'." Footer Text - Line #1 "THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS" Footer Text - Line #2 "To Insert Your Own Data" Footer Text - Line #3 "In These 6 Lines Of Text," Footer Text - Line #4 "Use The RECONFIGURE Selection" Footer Text - Line #5 "On The Main Menu.Then On Next" Footer Text - Line #6 "Menu, Choose Selection 'P'." Any (or all) of the above items (and a few "Sub-Items") may be changed as often as you like. You may use "RECONFIGURE" over and over without causing any problems, as it will simply "Read" and then "Re-Write" the "GP.CNF" file every time you use it. As time goes by, we receive more and more "feedback" from Users. They let us know about special tax laws in their area, or make suggestions and requests for improvements. As a result, the "RECONFIGURE" part of "GP" will undoubtedly have new "Configure Routines" added to it as time goes by. Make sure that you "Check It Out" on every Updated version you obtain. We also offer the following suggestion about "GP" Configuration. All of the routines for configuration are contained inside another "EXE" file called "CNF-GPnn.EXE" (the "nn" in the file name will actually be the current program version number). As the file gains more and more features and power, it also gains the ability to do severe damage to your data files (if used carelessly or recklessly). As a precaution against this, we suggest that management sets up the program configuration as "you" want the program to operate. Then perform and keep a printout of the new configured settings. Those printouts are VERY helpful the next time you need to use a backup copy, or when you install a newly updated version of "GP". Then, after doing all of that, move or remove the "CNF-GPnn.EXE" file to a secure, limited access area for safe-keeping. By doing this, no one else can change any of the program settings without your knowledge. Neither can they "accidentally" delete your Data Files by exploring and experimenting with the program's various features. When "CNF-GPnn.EXE" has been removed and the "RECONFIGURE" Menu Selection is picked, a small "Error" message will appear on the screen saying that "The File Is Missing", and the program will return operation to the Main Menu for another Menu Selection. No Problem! SETTING UP "GP" ON YOUR HARD DRIVE "GP" is NOT copy-protected and has no elaborate schemes to prevent copies from easily being made. Copies can be made by any of the normal DOS/MS-DOS "Copy" or "Disk Copy" commands if you know how to use them. CAUTION: If Re-installing an UPDATED Version, make a backup of your original Data Files "BEFORE" doing anything else. Then copy all of the "GP" files EXCEPT FOR THE SAMPLE DATA FILES. Don't just copy the files you "think" you will need. All of the "GP" files are "matched" to each other and they all MUST be from the same version number or the program will not work properly (except for the Data Files). If you have a "Hard Drive C:" in your computer, the BEST WAY (always) to set up "GP" is to run the "GP" Program called "INSTALL.EXE". "INSTALL.EXE" will NOT erase or delete any of your existing files without your explicit "Okay". It will simply "check to see" if a Sub Directory called "C:\GP" already exists on your hard drive. If it does exist, it will warn you and then give the option to "Quit" or "Continue" operation. In the case of an "Update" installation, "C:\GP" WILL already exist, and you will "Be Warned". Enter a "C" to "Continue" Installation. INSTALL.EXE will then "peek" into the target directory, and then do whatever is necessary to avoid "over-writing" your existing CUSTOMER.DTA and INVOICE.DTA files. If there is no such Sub Directory, INSTALL.EXE will create it, and then "Copy" all the "GP" files to "C:\GP". It will also create another file called "GP.BAT", which it will store in the Drive C: ROOT Directory. This file is created for those Users who may not know their way around a Hard Drive too well. Simply typing "GP" in the ROOT Directory will automatically switch to the "C:\GP" sub directory and then run "GP.EXE" for the operator. INSTALL will also check to see if there is an existing file called "CONFIG.SYS" in the ROOT Directory of the hard drive. If CONFIG.SYS does NOT already exist, then INSTALL will create such a file for the operator. The "CONFIG.SYS" file will contain the following very important commands... FILES=25 DEVICE=ANSI.SYS BUFFERS=20 BREAK=OFF If there already is a "CONFIG.SYS" file existing, then "INSTALL.EXE" will examine it's contents and either insert or adjust the "FILES=" command to "FILES=25" which is necessary for "GP" (and lots of other programs) to run properly. You can read the commands listed in "CONFIG.SYS" by entering the following command from your system prompt: TYPE C:\CONFIG.SYS ..... and if there is such a file, it's contents will be shown on your screen (or you can also edit or read that file with your Word Processor or Text Editor). It is "VERY IMPORTANT", for the "FILES=25" command to be set to at least 25 or more files or "GP" will run into a "Brick Wall" as it tries to create and access many of it's associated files. The same is true for many (lots & lots) of other programs as well. So it's not a bad idea to set this to "25" files, and never change it again (unless another program tells you to increase it to an even higher number). The "FILES=" command is one where "Too much won't hurt, but too little will" (within reason). NO HARD DRIVE? The same requirement is true about the "FILES=25" command line being put in a "CONFIG.SYS" file even if you don't have a Hard Drive and are trying to operate "GP" from a removable disk (which will work, but is really not recommended). The newer 720k and 1.2 or 1.4 Meg disks have some ability for running "GP", especially if the Registered version is obtained. This is because the "GP-TOOL" support program can keep INVOICE.DTA as small as necessary to stay within the disk's smaller size limitations. Because of the large variety of commands (and the files associated with those commands) which can be placed into a "CONFIG.SYS" file, we cannot simply have "GP" create it's own "CONFIG.SYS" file for you on removable disks. There are just too many variables to try that. If you have problems, see your DOS or MS/DOS User Manual for more information on creating your own "CONFIG.SYS" files. GETTING STARTED Once you have gotten all the "GP" files installed, all that is necessary to RUN "GP" is to BOOTUP and.... .... Enter the command.........: GP <enter> "GP" will then load, create several new disk files, and present you with the "Main Menu" screen. To make things a bit easier for you, we have included a couple of "sample" Customer and Invoice data files. This will save you the time of having to enter your own data just to try out the "GP" program. Feel free to play around with these sample files, and "get the hang" of how the program works. That's the easiest and fastest way to learn (most fun way too). Run through all the different Menus and features, and try everything. Find records, add new records, edit records, delete records. Print out some labels, directories, statements and invoices. Make all of your mistakes with the sample data files and learn while using "them" instead of your "For Real" data. Try "Re-Naming" the "Sales Categories" and "Terms & Conditions" to settings which will apply best to your individual type of business. Selecting Category Names is perhaps the most important step in setting up GP for your own use. A LOT of thought should be given to the Names BEFORE you begin to enter your own "for real" data. This is one place where you DO NOT want to "Change Horses In Mid- Stream". In other words, make sure that all categories are "Named" the way you want them right from the start, as changing them at a later date will drastically effect all the invoices which have already been entered (eg: "Parts" could then show up as "Sales", and so on). We suggest that you "Name" one of the Sales Categories as "Misc" or "Other" so that you have a place in which to put unusual income items. To enter either a "Partial Payment" or a "Discount", you must enter the value as a NEGATIVE NUMBER (eg: -26.54). Also, if you enter a "Partial Payment", make sure that you erase or adjust the entered negative value when the final (or an additional) payment on the invoice has been received. This is necessary so that the Invoice will show the proper "Unpaid Balance" or the proper "Total Income" for the printed "Reports" and "Customer Statements". *************** IMPORTANT READING ************** IMPORTANT: When you are ready to erase the "SAMPLE" data files and begin entering "Real" data...., COMPLETELY ERASE BOTH "SAMPLE.DTA" FILES FROM THE DISK !!! (But Make Sure You Have "Backups") DO NOT just "Delete" every sample record inside of each file, because doing this will only "Mark" those records as deleted. They will still exist (and take up room) in the old file until some new records are entered. Then they will be over-written and replaced. But that will still mess up your "Total Records In File" count. It will also mess up your beginning "Record Numbers", because the "Last Issued Number" is recorded inside the file, and the NEW numbers are calculated from that number. To COMPLETELY ERASE THE "DTA" FILES, select the "RECONFIGURE" selection on the Main Menu. There is a menu selection for ERASING DATA files on the Configuration Menu which make this task simple and fast. Once you have ERASED the sample data files, when GP.EXE is run again, it will automatically create brand new (and empty) "DTA" files for you to begin entering your own "For Real" Invoice & Customer records. PRINTING TROUBLES If you find you are having trouble with "printing" any of the various "print" items, look farther into this text for a heading of "TROUBLE" and "PROBLEMS" for suggestions on what to check for. DATA ENTRY & CURSOR CONTROLS FIELD EDITING -- CURSOR MOVEMENT The following page or so describes the methods used in "GP" to enter data into "Fields". "Field" is just another word for a "blank space to be filled in with information". Example: "NAME:____(field)_______" We suggest that you take the time to at least glance through this information, as most of it has been put there to make life (and "GP") easier for you. Some of it will describe "Short-Cut" methods of entering data, while some of the others will answer some questions before you even think to ask them. INSERT KEY: Toggles between "Insert" & "Overwrite" of characters. Cursor changes shape for each mode. DELETE KEY: Deletes character at cursor position. BACKSPACE.: Deletes character to left of cursor position. LEFT ARROW.: Move cursor left one space. RIGHT ARROW: Move cursor right one space. UP ARROW...: Jump to previous field. DOWN ARROW.: Jump to next field. CTRL LEFT..: Move cursor left one word. CTRL RIGHT.: Move cursor right one word. HOME KEY...: Move cursor to beginning of field. END KEY....: Move cursor to end of field entry. CTRL END...: Delete field entry from cursor position to end. PAGE UP....: Jump to top field. PAGE DOWN..: Jump to bottom field. F-1 KEY....: Exit "Current Routine" and return to the previous menu. F-5 KEY....: Varied purposes. Watch Bottom Center of Display Screens. F-10 KEY...: Exit from the "GP" program. YES/NO QUESTIONS: In the majority of cases, when "GP" asks a question to be answered by a "Y" or "N", hitting the "Enter" key is the same as entering a "Y" (for Yes). But there are a few places where the reverse is true (Enter = "N"), and still a few other places where you MUST hit a "Y" or "N", and the "Enter" key won't be accepted. It sounds confusing, but (believe it or not) it works well and makes good sense in practice. However, when in doubt, just hit the "Y or N" keys. DATE & TIME FIELDS: There are several places within "GP" where the "Date & Time" are displayed on the screens. There are also several places where the "Date" is automatically inserted into a field or printed on a form. If you find that the "TIME & DATE" displays or entries are NOT correct or accurate, then the problem is NOT with "GP". The problem is that "YOUR" Computer System's "Clock & Calendar" are not properly set. All that "GP" does is to "Read" what your computer says is the proper date and time. If you DO NOT have an internal "Clock & Cal", then you must manually set the correct "Time & Date" EVERY TIME you "BOOT-UP" your machine. Do this by entering the commands "DATE" or "TIME" at any System Screen Prompt. For more information, read your DOS/MS-DOS manual. DATES: The Date's format is always "MM/DD/YY" Anywhere in "GP" where you enter a "date" into a field, the date will always be checked for validity (02/30/90 is no good). If the date is invalid, a "Warning Window" will appear on screen, and the date will not be accepted. All Dates may be entered as 01/02/90 or 01-02-90 or just 010290. INVOICE DATE FIELD: Required Field: - You will not be able to save an Invoice record to disk without entering a proper date in this field. To enter "Today's Date" (System Date) in this field, just "exit" from this field by ANY method WITHOUT entering any kind of date entry (Hit ENTER, UpDn, PgUp, PgDn, F5 Key, etc.). PAID DATE: To mark an Invoice "Unpaid", don't enter anything in this field. You accomplish this by just hitting the "Enter" (or cursor) keys. When marked as "Unpaid", the field should show "MM/DD/YY". To mark the "Paid Field" as "Paid" using "Today's Date", just hit the "F5 Key" (watch bottom, center of screen). The OLDEST date "GP" can handle is 01/02/50 (Year = 1950) The NEWEST date "GP" can handle is 12/31/49 (Year = 2049) This range effectively gives "GP" a 100 year date range. SEARCH KEYS: When "GP" asks you to enter some information to search for a particular record..... If asking for an ID Number, for the best results try to enter the entire number (not just part of it). If asking for a Customer's Name, for the best results only enter the first three or four characters of the last name. First names are ignored. Never enter more than 18 characters of any last name for a search key. If "GP" is unable to find a record which matches the "Search Key" information which you provided, an "on screen" message may appear saying so. You then have the option of trying again. But in some cases, if an "Exact Match" is not found, "GP" will present the "Next Closest Match" for your inspection, and it will then ask if that record is correct (as in the "Browse" mode). "CUSTOMER DATA ENTRY" SCREEN =============================== "LAST SALE DATE" & "TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT" FIELDS These two fields are located on the "Customer Data Entry Screen". They are "calculated", "filled in" and "maintained" automatically by "GP". They cannot be changed or edited by an operator. As you enter "New" invoices, these fields will be updated with the new data automatically. The amount displayed in the "Total Amount Spent" field is always "rounded off" to the nearest dollar amount, and there will never be any "cent" value shown (other than "$ .00"). As a result, the values displayed are "close approximate" values. When an Invoice is "Deleted", the amount of that invoice will be subtracted from the "Total Amount Spent" field. When an Invoice is "Edited", if the Invoice "Total Amount" field is changed, the "Total Amount Spent" field will be adjusted "Up or Down" by the amount of the change in the "Total Amount" field. The "GP" "Support Program" called "GP-TOOL.EXE" offers the capability of "Clearing & Recalculating" the "Last Sale Date" & "Total Amount Spent" fields in each customer record. The new data placed into these fields will be based upon the Data in the Invoice file in use at that time (with "Registered" versions only). TWO "NAME" FIELDS "GP" provides two "Name" fields for entries. The Last/Business name field contains 30 characters, and the First name field contains 20 characters. Combined together, the two fields total a maximum of 50 characters for names. For reasons of spacing on paper and labels, only the first 30 characters of the combined two name fields will be printed on any "GP" printout. For this reason, we suggest that you keep all "First Name" field entries as reasonably short as possible. NAMES & ID NUMBERS AS "KEYS" After a "Customer" or an "Invoice" have been assigned an "ID number", and the record is saved to a disk file, you will no longer be able to change those numbers through any of the "GP" "Editing" routines. Once assigned, the "ID Numbers" are "Keyed" to the "Names", and "Vice Versa". They are permanently "MATCHED" to each other. The only way to change those "Names & Numbers" is to "Delete" the entire record, and then re-enter it all over again. THE "TELEPHONE NUMBER" FIELDS The Telephone Number fields have a special feature in that the entries may be made as "123-4567" or as "1234567". "INVOICE DATA ENTRY" SCREEN ================================ THE "DATE" FIELDS Both "Date" fields have some special features. Dates may be entered as "01/02/90" or "01-02-90" or just as "010290". The "Format" for ALL date entries in "GP" is "MM/DD/YY". To "Mark" an Invoice as "Unpaid", don't enter anything into the "Paid Date" field (just hit "Enter"). All date entries are checked for Validity before being accepted by "GP". CATEGORY OF SALES "GP" breaks your sales down into 13 different categories of "Income", eleven of which can be renamed by the User by using "RECONFIGURE". Sale Category #1 Sale Category #6 Labor Charges Sale Category #2 Sale Category #7 Shipping Charges Sale Category #3 Misc. Sales Tax Charges Sale Category #4 Partial Payment Sale Category #5 Discounts CASH REGISTER SALES If you use a Cash Register for sales (as well as employee invoices), reserve one of the "Sales Categories" for "Cash Reg", and make an entry in that "Sales Category" at the end of each day's business. The easiest way to do this is to create a "Customer Record" for your own office by entering your firm's name and address in the customer file, or by creating a customer record with a "Name" of "CASH REGISTER SALES" (or something similar). Then, at the end of each day, create an Invoice for "CASH REGISTER SALES" (or whatever) and enter the amount from the Cash Register. If you have several Cash Registers, issue each Cashier an Employee ID Number, and use the "Employee Number" field on each invoice to keep track of "Who" turned in "How Much" on "Which Day". AUTOMATIC "QUANTITY" PRICING In "LABOR CHGS" field, you have the ability to calculate "Quantity" math problems such as..... 12.4 Hours at $14.37 each = ? 3.7 Hours Labor at $49.39 each = ? As soon as you move the cursor into the LABOR field, at the bottom, center of the screen a message saying "F-5 = Quantity" will appear. That simply means that if you have a problem like one of the above, just hit the "F-5" key. When you do, an "On Screen Window" will appear to take your "Quantity" and "Price Each" information. "GP" will then automatically insert the correct total into the "LABOR CHRGS" field, and the "Window" will disappear. THE "SALES TAX" FIELD The Sales Tax Rates and Laws varies greatly from State to State, and from Country to Country. As a result, we had to program this field with that in mind to make "GP" usable in more locations. The default setting for the Sales Tax Value is ".05" (5 percent). That amount can be changed to any value from ".0000" through ".9999" (from NO tax to 99.99% tax). To change the Sales Tax rate, run "RECONFIGURE". Then choose the "SALES TAX" selection from the Configuration Menu. If your tax rate is "5%", enter ----------- .05 If your tax rate is "6.52%", enter -------- .0652 If your tax rate is "12%", then enter ----- .12 As you Enter "New", or Edit "Old" Invoices, when you reach the Sales Tax "%" field, a small window will appear saying "Tax? (Y/N)". If you type a "Y" (or hit Enter) for "Yes", Sales Tax WILL be calculated and charged to the Invoice, based upon the Sales Tax Percentage Rate which you set. In situations where you have set a Sales Tax rate, but are now entering a "Tax Exempt" invoice (such as for a church), then just type an "N" (for NO), and Sales Tax will NOT be applied to the invoice. If you live in an area where you have a City or County Sales Tax in addition to a State Sales Tax, then you will have to combine the two tax rates into one figure. Example: 6% State Tax + 4% City Tax = 10% Combined Sales Tax rate. SALES TAX ON LABOR & SHIPPING CHARGES? Another consideration is whether or not your State requires that you include or exclude "Labor Or Shipping" Charges from your Sales Tax calculations. The "Default" setting for "GP" is to "Include" all Labor Charges in the Sales Tax calculations, and to "Exclude" all Shipping Charges from Sales Tax. The word "Default" means "What the program will do unless you take steps to change it". If you operate in a State where Labor Charges are always Sales Tax "EXEMPT" (like California), then you need to change GP's default Sales Tax setting. The same is true for places where Shipping is taxable (like Canada). This is easily done through the RECONFIGURE Main Menu selection. The "SALES TAX" Routine allows you to TAX or NOT TAX any of the eleven Sales Categories, and also "SHIPPING CHARGES". Your choices are entered as a "YES" or "NO", and are saved in another disk file called "GP.CNF". If your answer is "YES", all values in that sales category will be taxed, while a "NO" entry will have the opposite effect. CLEARING THE DECKS FOR ACTION ***** GETTING RID OF THE SAMPLE DATA RECORDS ***** Go to the Main "GP" Menu. Choose the selection for "RECONFIGURATION". On the Configuration Menu there is a selection for "Erasing" the Data files. Use it to erase BOTH the Customer & Invoice Data files. Then, when "GP" is run again, brand new (and empty) data files will automatically be created for you. CUSTOMER & INVOICE NUMBERS The Configuration Menu also lets you set your "starting" Customer Number and Invoice Number. But this may require a bit of thought first. We designed "GP" in such a manner that the Customer "should" never see or know what their customer number is. The number will never appear on any invoice or statement, and is strictly for YOUR OWN USE. So why go out of your way to make your Customer Numbers large and complicated? Why not just start with a "1" instead? Smaller numbers are usually easier to remember. But if you wish, you can set your starting customer number anywhere from 1 to 999,999. Set this number BEFORE entering any records in the Customer file. INVOICE NUMBERS: Bear in mind that "GP" will never allow any duplicate Invoice or Customer Numbers. The default starting "Invoice Number" is "10,000", but you can change that by using CNF-GP.EXE to any number you wish (except "0" and "1" which are reserved). This should be done BEFORE any records are entered in the Invoice File if you wish to set a lower number than "10,000". But, if you sometimes use external (hand written) invoices which are pre-printed and already contain their own Invoice Numbers, then make sure that you set your "GP" starting Invoice number a fair amount HIGHER than any of the numbers on your pre-printed paper invoices (to avoid "Duplicate Invoice" numbering problems at a later date). TROUBLES & PROBLEMS "GP" ERROR MESSAGES - "GP" REBOOTS REPEATEDLY In extreme cases where "GP" has been running without problems for an indefinite period of time, and it suddenly starts to give lots of Error Messages and keeps repeatedly "ReBooting" the computer (and nothing you try seems to cure the problem), then you probably have a corrupted "DTA" file. If this happens two or more times in a row, then you definitely have a bad "DTA" file. If you are NOT a Registered User, then there is not much else you can do except to get and use your latest Backup Copies of your "DTA" files. BUT..., if you ARE a Registered User, you have another option. Use GP-TOOL.EXE and run "FILE MAINTENANCE" from the main menu. This routine will remove records marked as "Deleted" from "GP" Data Files. At the same time it will also check for bad, duplicate or corrupt records, and it will eliminate them too. Usually it's only one or two bad records that will "mess up" an entire "DTA" file. Many times this routine will "Repair or Fix" a corrupted Data file with only minimal data loss. Run File Maintenance on BOTH the Customer and Invoice "DTA" files. Then run "GP" again to see what happens. If "GP" seems to run okay, then your problem has been solved (though you may be missing a few file records). But, if EVEN THIS doesn't work, then your "DTA" file is too badly corrupted for "fixing". It's time to get your latest Backup "DTA" files too, and replace the corrupted "DTA" files with them. (Make backup copies often for these reasons). OTHER REASONS FOR PROBLEMS: - Make sure that the version of DOS or MS/DOS you are using is version 3.0 or higher. Older versions won't work properly. - Make sure CONFIG.SYS is set as described in the previous pages. - Your Printer is "NOT" ready for action, or may be incompatible, or is NOT plugged LPT Port #1. Many times this problem will simply "Hang Up" your computer UNTIL the printer "IS" ready for action. - Not enough free disk space left. - Not enough free RAM memory available. Remove all other Memory Resident programs from memory BEFORE running "GP". PROBLEMS WITH PRINTED OUTPUT: - Make sure that you are using a "Dot Matrix IBM/Epson/Compatible" printer. Daisy Wheel, "Serial" or "non-compatible" printers just won't work properly (or some won't work at all) with "GP". - Make sure the printer's "DIP SWITCHES" are properly set to print "EXTENDED IBM/EPSON GRAPHIC" characters (see your owner's manual). - Make sure the printer is plugged into your "Parallel Port #1". Many computers have more than one Printer Port. A Printer designed to be plugged into a "Serial Port" will not work with "GP". - If you find that on some of the "GP" printouts you are getting printed lines of full "E's, D's" or other characters in place of solid lines or boxes, then one of two things are happening. Either you don't have your printer set up to print "IBM Extended Graphic" characters (see the Instruction Manual for your printer), or your printer is not capable of printing Graphics. In such cases, run the file called "CNF-GIST.EXE" which is included with the "GP" family of files. Choose selection "P" to set up GP.EXE to produce printouts using only one of the three sets of "TEXT" (non-graphic) characters. Then run "GP" again and try to print either an Invoice or Statement. If all went well, (and your printer is compatible) your problem should be solved. IMPORTANCE OF MAKING BACKUP FILES "GP" is a very complex program. It was written using a combination of three different programming languages, and contains many very advanced programming routines (Binary Indexed Trees, etc.). As such, it performs very well, but it doesn't "take kindly" to being mistreated by operators. The worst thing an operator can do to "GP" is to take a "short-cut exit" from the program by simply turning off the computer, or by doing a Warm Boot (Control + Alternate + Delete Keys). During a proper exit (F-10 key) "GP" does quite a large number of tasks related to closing all files properly, restoring the RAM memory to normal, and in general, just tidying up after itself. To intentionally and repeatedly "bypass" those tasks is risking serious damage (or even a complete loss) of the data files. While we have taken every step we could think of to minimize that kind of disaster, on rare occasions it can still happen. This same problem can occur with most programs that access files, and it's not really a problem that's unique "only" to "GP". But because "GP" accesses "Many Files", and those files all "Interact" with each other, we prefer to stress the importance of proper "Exits" and NOT taking "Short Cuts". Because of this possibility of Data loss, we can't stress strongly enough the importance of keeping "Backup" copies of your data files. By "Backup" files we don't mean just the backup files that "GP" gives you the option of creating upon an exit (*.BAK). While those files are usually fine as "Backups", it is very easy to overwrite THEM with a badly scrambled (or "empty") file, leaving you with nothing but useless files on your disk. So by "Backup Files" we mean other "insurance" backup copies of your "*.DTA" files kept on separate disks for safe keeping. HARD COPY PAPER BACKUPS In addition to "Disk File" Backup copies, we strongly recommend that you also keep a file of "paper" copies of every invoice. This can be accomplished by several methods. Either use a copy machine to make a "File Copy" of every GP Invoice, or use "Two Part Carbonless" computer paper to print an original and one "File Copy" at the same time, or use CNF-GP.EXE to set "GP" to print TWO (or more) copies of every Invoice. In the event of a disaster (fire, flood, lightning, theft, etc.), the rusty (but tough) old filing cabinet with it's drawers full of "old fashioned" paper Invoices can still "save the day". WHAT FILES DO I NEED TO BACKUP? When you decide to make "Backup" copies of your records, you really only NEED to make copies of "CUSTOMER.DTA and INVOICE.DTA" (Assuming that your are already using a backup of "GP" and it's related files). All the other files (NDX, CFG, BAK) can be automatically recreated as needed. But the two "DTA" files are irreplacable without backup copies. CONVERTING & RENAMING "BAK" FILES TO "DTA" FILES If you should ever want to convert "INVOICE.BAK" or "CUSTOMER.BAK" to a "DTA" file, do so by entering the following commands from your system prompt: ... Erase the old "DTA" files...........: DEL *.DTA <enter> ... Erase all the old "NDX" files.......: DEL *.NDX <enter> ... Rename both Backup files............: REN *.BAK *.DTA <enter> Then, when you run "GP" again, it will automatically create new, updated "NDX" files, and you're ready to go again. <<<<<<<<<<**************************************************>>>>>>>>>> |||||||||| ADDITIONAL TypeRight SOFTWARE PRODUCTS |||||||||| <<<<<<<<<<**************************************************>>>>>>>>>> ADDRESS CONTROLLER: Powerful yet Simple Address & Phone List Manager: Handles Multiple Address Files. Does Multiple Label Outputs. Prints 2 Phone Book Directories & 3 Address Book Directories. Prints Index & Rolodex Cards. Find records by ID# or SEARCH & FIND on ANY field. Address Records have fields for 2 Telephone Numbers & 2 Extension Numbers. Also has a 67 Character COMMENT field and an Address CATEGORY field. BROWSE through Address Lists with Arrow Keys. Pick/Choose "Who" to print Labels for. LOCK-IN repetitious field entries when entering records from "City Directories". Sends ANY "Printed Output" (even Labels) to the printer OR to a "Disk File". Maximum size of address files is 9,350 records, with an unlimited number of files. Can MERGE, EXTRACT & SORT address files. CONVERTS address files To/From RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL & DBASE formats. By: BOB KEBER - Shareware $39 "SUCH'a NICE ADDRESS PROGRAM" ("SNAP"): HEAVY DUTY ADDRESS & TELEPHONE program. Has most of the same features as Address Controller, but handles up to 725,000 Records per Address File. NO LIMIT on Files. Files never need Sorting, as new records are sorted as they are entered. Finds records by Partial NAME or ID#. Mail Labels are printed according to the Oct-90 Post Office Address Layout suggestions. Does International Addresses. Many Other Features. Super Fast & Feature Packed. By: BOB KEBER - Shareware: $39 GENERAL INVOICE SALES TRACKER - ORIGINAL ("GIST-ORIG"): INCOME & BILLING program for firms who produce a majority of their Invoices from "OUTSIDE" of their own office (such as Service Firms). Provides all of the "Gross Income Tracking Information" required by most Accountants. Knowledge of BOOKKEEPING IS NOT NECESSARY! Prints Invoices, Statements, Labels, Reports, & Invoice/Customer Directories. Does Acc/Rec Customer Statements automatically. Holds about 1.5 million records. Quickly find any record by ID# or CUSTOMER NAME. Compact data files, good for smaller disk drives. Very Fast Data entry. Numbers only - placed into any of 13 Sales Categories (NO Descriptions). Eleven of the 13 Sales Categories can be "Renamed" to suit your type of business. Ready to use! No Inventory to type in, no special forms to purchase. Almost NO program preparation at all. Just set up "Your" Name/Address/Phone, Sales Tax Rate, etc., and it's ready to go to work for you. By: BOB KEBER - Shareware - $69 "R-TRIM": (AN ASCII Text File & Source Code Manipulator & Adjuster) ----------- STANDARD OPERATION: Shortens TEXT Files and ANY ASCII Source Codes by removing ALL "Trailing" Blanks, Spacebars and NULLS from the right end of each line of text and from "Blank" lines. ----------- OPTIONS: - INSERT or REMOVE a 1 To 9 Space wide LEFT MARGIN (Page Offset) - Make room for using Report Covers & for Punching Holes for Binders - Eliminate Excessive "Blank Lines" - MAX of 2 In-a-Row saves paper - Converts Wordstar "High-Bit" Files to Standard ASCII TEXT Files - UN-JUSTIFY: Removes Double & Triple Spacebars from between words. - Run from DOS Command Line or with on-screen HELP & OPTIONS MENUS ----------- Ideal for Authors & Editors. By: Bob Keber - PUBLIC DOMAIN TypeRight SOFTWARE SALES TRACKER ("SST"): A Sales Tracking program for Software Authors who distribute and sell their own software products. Handles multiple Product Files, changing files quickly through "Pop-Up Windows". Provides "Gross Income" information, displaying a wide variety of totals, sub totals and averages for an entire file, or for any range of dates you select. Issues Program Serial Numbers. File records store Customer Address & Phone, Serial #'s, Program Name & Version, Quantity, Price, Shipping, Sales Tax, Dates Sold & Paid, Purchase Orders & Check #'s (and has a 67 space COMMENT field). Printing routines include Mailing Labels, Customer Address & Phone Books, Invoices, Customer Statements (Acc/Rec), Index & Rolodex Cards, Shipping Labels, "Print To Disk Files", and much more. 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By: BOB KEBER - Shareware - $39 "POP-LABEL" ("PL"): A small, fast, "Pop-Up-Window" that will allow you to quickly type up and print a "Label" (or multiple copies of a Label) for most any purpose (contents labels, address labels, report cover labels, etc.). Each Label can hold up to five lines (32 characters per line) of data. Printed output is straight ASCII Text (Plain Vanilla - without any "Printer Escape Codes") and should work with most parallel printers. This program can eliminate many of those label typing sessions still done on your old typewriter. By BOB KEBER - Shareware - $10 TAKE ONE OF THE PROGRAMS ABOVE FOR A TEST DRIVE? If you would like to "Try" one or more of the above programs, and are unable to obtain them from your normal software supplier, we will be glad to send "UnRegistered Evaluation" versions directly to you for a small fee to cover Shipping & Handling expenses. 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