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Signet Software Stock Utilities for Dow Jones News Retieval v1.0
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The unregistered version of │ Signet Software
this program may be copied │ 9451 Anderson Dr.
freely with no changes. │ Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237
(c) 1993 Signet Software
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These utilities convert quotes that are file captured using
Dow Jones //CQE or //TRACK feature for direct import to Quicken(tm)
or your favorite spreadsheet.
The program correctly converts all types of stock or mutual
fund quotes and saves them to your Quicken or spreadsheet directory
in a file named "D".
This program includes two text files which direct the inputs and
outputs of the program. Since your program locations will likely be
different than the defaults used in these files you may need to
customize these files to make them work automatically on your
computer. You may use any good text editor to modify these text files -
just be sure that your editor saves in what is commonly called ASCII
or text format. The following are good choices to use to edit these
files: the DOS program EDIT.COM; Windows Notepad; Xtree; Magellan; or
any word processor the has the option to read and save in text format.
Installation
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The program will work with Quicken (DOS or Windows) and most
major spreadsheets.
If starting from a floppy run INSTALL.BAT, otherwise create a
directory on your hard drive named DSU and copy all the files
on the program disk to this directory.
Setup & Running the program
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After copying the program files as instructed above, run each step
of the program manually until your are familiar with how they should
work.
Step Comment
1. Log onto Dow Jones News Retrieval Program must be able to save
through the GEnie gateway or screen info to a file.
directly with your communications
program
2. Turn On Capture Buffer Capture screen text to
A. In Aladdin press Esc and select file
Choice A and type DJNR.PRN as the
filename and press Enter - then type
T to return to the terminal mode.
B. In communication programs other than See your instruction
Aladdin turn on your capture buffer manual
and name it DJNR.PRN
3. Use the //CQE or //TRACK funtion Retrieve Quotes
to gather quotes
4. When finished gathering quotes Turn off
capture buffer.
A. In Aladdin press Esc and press A mode
B. In other comm. programs turn off
capture buffer
5. Logoff DJNR and GEnie
6. Exit to DOS
7. CD\DSU Change directory to DSU
8. Edit file named "IN" with a text Tells conversion program
editor or the COPY CON command where capture file saved
in steps 1-5 is located.
9. The file "IN" should contain one line Examples of valid text:
of text with the word INPUT= followed INPUT=C:\ALAD\DJNR.PRN
by the complete drive, path, and name INPUT=D:\PCPLUS\DJNR.PRN
of the capture file. There should be INPUT=C:\XTALK\DJNR.PRN
no spaces on this line. Unless you Your actual line will be
specified another path when naming the different than these by
DJNR.PRN it will usually be saved the drive & path of your
in the directory where your communication program.
communication program is located.
10. The file "OUTQ" should contain one Examples of valid text:
line of text with the word OUTPUT= OUTPUT=C:\QUICKEN\D.
followed by the complete drive, path, OUTPUT=D:\QUICKEN4\D.
and name of the conversion file that OUTPUT=C:\QUICKENW\D.
will be sent to your QUICKEN program Your actual line will be
directory. Again no spaces on this the drive and path where
line. We recommend the filename D. your Quicken program is
(Don't use an extension on this name located. Note: if you are
such as .PRN or .TXT) This will allow new to DOS type TREE or
you to type one letter as the filename TREE>PRN to list or print
to import in QUICKEN. Note: Be careful your directory structure.
not to use any filenames here that
are the same as any of the Quicken
program files.
11. Make sure you are still in the DSU If you have trouble here
directory and start our conversion check that you have saved
program by typing in DJQ at the prompt. a valid capture file and
Then press any key to start the that the "IN" file is set
conversion. (the registered version of up correctly.
the program has no pauses)
If you followed steps 1-10 correctly
you should see your stocks scrolling
in the display line as they are being
converted. If not review the help screen
and steps 1-10.
The stocks will be converted very
quickly and sent to the location and
file you named in step 10. If the stocks
are moving slowly in the window this
usually means the program can't find the
path you specified in the "OUTQ" file.
No error checking is done on the output
path, so its up to you to make sure its
correct.
12. Load QUICKEN and enter your password If Quicken doesn't work
if you have one. Press Ctrl U to bring in this step make sure
up your stock list and then Ctrl I to you are sending the
import our conversion file. When asked conversion file to your
for the filename to import type a D and QUICKEN directory as
press enter twice. Quicken should then set up in step 10. If
report that it successfully imported you exit to DOS you can
your prices. see if the D file is
there and it's contents
This file can also be imported in by changing to your
Lotus or Quattro by using the file Quicken directory typing
import numbers option TYPE D
at the at the DOS
prompt.
Automating the process:
Write a batch file to load your communication program followed by
this utility and then Quicken.
You should also consider writing a script for your communications
program that will automate your steps when on-line. Most good comm.
programs have a learn mode for accomplishing this task.
Files included
with this utility. Purpose
IN Tells conversion program DJQ.EXE where the
input (capture) file is located.
OUTQ Tell DJQ.EXE where to send the converted
quotes.
DJQ.EXE Signet's Dow Jones to Quicken stock conversion
program.
DSTOCK.HLP F1 help file for DJQ.EXE
README This file
README.BAT Prints these instructions
DJQ.DOC Simplified instrucions for experienced users.
Optional file
KEY-FAKE.COM Presses script number for Aladdin users so it can
run automatically. Download KEY-FAKE from GEnie
Note: KEY-FAKE is the copyright of another
shareware author.
Bonus files on registered vesrion of program.
DJS.EXE Special conversion file for importing
additional quote information into spreadsheet
templates.
STOCK.WK1 Spreadsheet template that keeps portfolio
totals and several performance measures not
readily available in QUICKEN.
GRAPH.WK1 Graphs price history of stock data collected
on DJNR. Shows more detail than found in
Quicken.
Signet Software also has conversion programs which are sold seperately
for other services such as Compuserve, GEnie, and Prodigy. Please specify
Dow Jones when ordering so we know which conversion you want.
Custom conversions are our specialty. Send us a sample of the capture file
from the service you are using and what the converted format should look like
if other than Quicken. We will let you know if we can write the conversion
program for you (we reserve all rights to such a program and may sell same
to others). If the format is a straight forward text or comma delimited file,
send $10 and we'll usually be able to mail it to you within 30 days. If its
more complicated send us a spec of what you want and will tell you if we can
do it. Always give us your on-line mail address in case we have questions.
Dow Jones News Retrieval is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company,Inc.
GEnie and Aladdin are registered trademarks of GE Information Services
Quicken is registered trademark of Intuit
To print these instrucions type README at the DOS prompt.
You can reach us on line:
GEnie:SIGSOFT Compuserve:76547,230 Prodigy:DDFX48B