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MotelMAX v1.52s - August 1993 - ( Standard Version - 50 Rooms )
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This file contains the information you need to start using the
MotelMAX program. Much more detail is supplied in the user manual which
you can view while using the program or which you might choose to print.
This is a full functioning version of MotelMAX. It is not crippled,
time-trapped or nobbled in any way. All data you enter into this evaluation
version can be transferred to the registered version or to any later version
of MotelMAX.
This evaluation version supports up to fifty rooms. Other versions support
more rooms and provide additional functions such as reservations and advance
deposits depending on your needs. Refer to the file ORDER.DOC for
registration and version details.
When you become a registered user of MotelMAX, you will receive the latest
version of the program with all shareware notices removed, a printed user
manual and 90 days of free technical support. Also, your copy of MotelMAX
will be personalized with your Property or Site Name (max 35 characters)
which will appear on all invoices and reports. The registered version also
has the ability to add new usernames and passwords and to limit a user's
access to only certain portions of the program.
MotelMAX comes preset with sample room set-ups and rate tables so you can
get started right away. Appendix B of the user manual includes a brief
tutorial and within a few minutes, you should be able to check-in guests
and begin posting charges and payments to their folio. After you can
configure MotelMAX to include your own rates and room set-ups. In this
evaluation version, all users have access to all portions of the program.
In the registered version, typically, you would limit access to accounting
information only to certain users.
This file is divided into the following sections:
1. Installation - how to install MotelMAX
2. Starting MotelMAX - Username and Password
3. Packing List - Files included
4. Printing the MotelMAX User Manual
5. MotelMAX - Facts...
1. Installation
===============
1.1 Make sure you are in the 'root' directory of your hard
drive, type:
CD \ <Enter>
1.2 Make a directory on your hard drive called MotelMAX.
MD MotelMAX <Enter>
1.3 Move to the MotelMAX directory.
CD MotelMAX <Enter>
1.4 Copy the file MTLMAX.EXE into the MotelMAX directory. If
the file is on a floppy drive you would type:
COPY A:MTLMAX.EXE \MotelMAX <Enter>
If the MTLMAX.EXE file is in another directory of your hard
drive, for example, '\download' you would enter:
COPY \download\MTLMAX.EXE \MotelMAX <Enter>
1.5 Unpack the MTLMAX.EXE file by typing:
MTLMAX <Enter>
You will notice that the MotelMAX program now uncrunches and
installs in your MotelMAX Directory. When this is done, you
can get rid of the install file on your hard drive
(carefully) by entering this command:
DEL MTLMAX.EXE <Enter>
2. Starting the MotelMAX Program - Username and Password
=========================================================
Once the installation is complete. Start the program by
entering the command:
MotelMAX <Enter>
If you have a monochrome monitor, you can force MotelMAX to
display in monochrome by entering the command:
MotelMAX M <Enter>
The initial screen is the shareware sign-on screen. This
screen can be exited by pressing the keys <ALT-F10>. You can
also press <F5> to view a list of other versions of MotelMAX.
Review the screen and if you choose to use MotelMAX please
register and support the shareware concept. The shareware
screen is not in the registered version of the program.
MotelMAX will prompt you for a user name and a password. For
your initial sign-on, type:
Username...: MOTELMAX <Enter>
Password...: MOTELMAX <Enter>
This evaluation version has a few sample usernames. The registered
version let's you create your own usernames and passwords. Also,
each user you define can only access the parts of the program that
you choose to permit, for example, check-in's / reservations, front
desk, reports, file set-up's and accounting.
3. Packing List
===============
If you receive the MotelMAX program from a bulletin board, the entire
program and all files will be packed into a single file called
MTLMAX.EXE.
Once you unpack the file MTLMAX.EXE you should have the following
files:
README.1ST - this program file
ORDER.DOC - registration / order form.
VENDOR.DOC - vendor distribution information.
FILE_ID.DIZ - BBS identification.
MotelMAX.DOC - User Manual
MotelMAX.EXE - MotelMAX Program files
Motel1.MAX
Motel2.MAX
Motel3.MAX
Sys.dbf - Data files
Prnt.dbf
Clr.dbf
Usr.dbf
Gnl.dbf
Rtb.dbf
Cnc.txt
IMPORTANT - After you unpack these files, you should delete the file
MTLMAX.EXE to avoid unpacking the file a second time. The DOS
delete command to accomplish this is:
DEL MTLMAX.EXE <Enter>
4. Printing the MotelMAX User Manual
====================================
Once you complete the installation, you can print a copy of the
MotelMAX User Manual (about 80 pages). The manual is in a file
called MotelMAX.DOC. Print the file using the DOS print
command:
PRINT MotelMAX.DOC <Enter> <Enter>
5. MotelMAX - Misc
==================
5.1 Time Sensitive - MotelMAX is date and time sensitive
so be sure your computer is set to the correct date and
time.
5.2 Self-Maintaining - MotelMAX builds the files it needs. Some
of these file structures are time based. Again, it is
important for your computer to be set with the correct date
and time. MotelMAX does a mini tune-up each time you close
an account month. You can do the same thing any time by
starting the program with the command: MOTELMAX NEW <Enter>
5.3 Compatibility - All prior versions of MotelMAX are
compatible with later versions of the program. Any data
that you enter in version 1.52 can be used in later versions
of the program. If you upgrade to another version of MotelMAX,
with additional features, you can still re-use any information
you have entered into the program. You will not have to re-key
old set-up, rate or reservation data.
5.4 Printer Set-up - MotelMAX will print some reports in condensed
or compress print mode. It needs to know what kind of printer you
are using and the correct printer codes to make your printer work
in compressed mode. If you have any trouble locating these codes,
please contact us. We have printer codes for several hundred
printers, too many to list here. Configuring MotelMAX for your
printer is very simple, once you know the printer codes.