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* MANAGING YOUR FOOD Version 4.51 Copyright (c) 1994 by MYF Software *
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Version 1 - initial release 1987.
Version 2 - released 1988
Version 3 enhancements: Summary of enhancements since MYF 2.20
1) Complete new user interface. The program is now driven by a Pull
Down Menu. Common commands can also be selected by a keystroke.
2) Plans and meals are now records in files and can be saved, listed
and outputted. The shopping list may be created from many plans.
3) Added Vitamins (A,B1,B2,B6,B12,C,D,E,Folic Acid,Niacin, Pant Acid),
Minerals (Na,Ca,Mg,Zn,Mn,K,P,Fe,Cu), Cholesterol, %RDA, and 2 user
defined fields. All files carry nutritional information.
4) ^G to Get ingredients can now accommodate 6000 ingredients. Also gets
Supplier & Section, Cuisine (recipe file), & Category (Meal file).
5) Installing custom settings is now very easy.
6) Explicit error messages are displayed when figuring nutrition
for Recipes, Meals, and Plans. If there is an error, you will
no longer have to remember the cryptic error codes in the cost
field, rather, errors are stated in English.
7) Recipes are referenced in the Recipe, Meal, or Plan file by
using "SER" in the measurement field. Meals are referenced by
using "MLS" in the measurement field. Whole recipes and meals
are referenced by putting a "0" in the quantity field.
8) Output enhancements. Form feeds are based on lines per page as
installed by the user. When output is directed to the screen, a
browse utility is used to page through the output. You may also
install your own editor to view the output.
9) All changes are implicitly saved. No longer do you have to press
^S to save your changes. If you make changes and don't want
to keep them, press <Esc>. Invisible "bookmarks" are placed in
each file when leaving, not only in the session, but from session
to session. This allows for instant file switching.
10) Listing of information in files. All information in all the
files may be displayed (screen/printer/disk). There are over
100 ways to display each of the 4 food files. Output may be
listed as complete records, as a summary, sorting by high/low
nutrients. Hidden field multipliers can also be listed.
All recipes containing a certain ingredient may be listed.
11) Merge. All files of similar type may now be joined easily. This can
be done by record or file. This allows for users to share recipes,
meals, plans, or ingredients easily.
12) Other new features:
a) Field nutrition. When editing a Plan, Meal, or Recipe, the nutrition
of that field can be displayed (Alt N).
b) Auto Add. Press Alt A to automatically add an item not found. This
work when in the Plan, Meal, or Recipe file.
c) Record information may be copied from another record.
d) Numeric fields now accept fractions, e.g. 3 1/2. (Overstrike mode)
13) Additional changes:
a) ^L for quick Look now can be used by all 4 files.
b) TAB is same as <RET>, Shift TAB now backspaces fields.
c) The address file is no longer supported.
d) The Code is about 25% smaller.
e) To play the reminders, just specify "MYF Y", Y for plaY.
It is no longer a separate program.
f) The Command line supports "I","R","M","P" parameters to go right
to the specified file. "MYF R" will take you to the Recipe file.
g) To specify black and white with a color card use MYF BW80.
h) Command changes: Next record = PageDown, was ^N or PageDown.
^N is now Nutrition.
Prev record = PageUp, was ^P or PageUp.
^P is now Print record.
14) HELP: document file is loaded into the browse facility. You are
placed at the line pertaining to where you are in the program
(context sensitive).
15) USDA nutrient database of Agriculture Handbook 8, Release 9
available to registered users. 4950 ingredients.
Version 3.1 - Bug fixes to shopping list output of PLANNER.
Version 3.11 - Much faster shopping list output of PLANNER.
Version 3.12 - Tutorial under MYF on Pull Down Menu.
Version 3.13 - Fixed Setting bug from tutorial on 3.12.
Fixed empty reminder file bug.
Version 3.20 - Fixed ^G in Cuisine, Category Supplier, section Fields.
Added ability to delete items from the shopping list.
Version 3.21 - Added ^G message. Fixed Copy bug. Smoother Merge.
Version 3.23 - Fixed shopping list bug on deleted ingredient.
Version 3.25 - Improved settings.
Version 3.26 - Fixed mouse for missing device driver for DOS 2.x.
Version 3.30 - Made clearer Table file loading. Escape now exits
files, too. Bug fixes on ^G, Output Text file,
and Add to Table.
Version 3.40 - Fix Escape bug. Added simple text editor for
screen output. Easy registration.
Version 3.42 - Fancy select box.
Version 3.48 - Added Inventory Control.
Version 3.50 - Member of Association of Shareware Professionals.
Version 3.51 - Bug fix for individual print record.
Version 3.52 - Bug fix for listing by sorted record. New ASP address.
Version 3.53 - Added processing counter and down arrow to PDM.
Easier to install own editor.
Version 3.54 - Smoother PDM record commands.
Version 3.55 - Added ability to Print Manual from PDM.
Version 3.60 - Fixed Recipe/Meal print bug (col 2 qty same as col 1)
Version 3.61 - Enhanced Plan Recipe output. Real # input drop bug.
Recipe/Meal/Plan errors are shown in output (list).
Version 3.62 - Easier to change installed path and new address.
Version 3.63 - Conversion value must be in table or ingredient
file under volume equivalent or other.
Version 3.64 - MYF.TBL contains RDA values in measurements different
than expected by the program for B12, Folic Acid,
Calcium, and Phosphorus. Please use the new MYF.TBL
in the data file archive with version >= 3.64 to get
proper RDA percentages.
Version 3.65 - Clearer directions on registration form.
Version 3.67 - Fixed ingredient file copy record.
Version 3.70 - Added degree sign in direction field of recipes, and
added listing of "in stock" ingredients.
Version 3.71 - Easier to read colors on find screen. Allow comment
ingredients for recipes and meals.
Version 3.72 - Easier to read nutritional information.
Version 3.75 - Added ^Locate to list only ingredients containing a
string. (List all ingredients with "MILK" in the name).
Version 3.77 - Super easy registration. More discounts with auto
figure form. Bug fix on listing meal with >10 recipes.
Bug fix on 20th recipe/meal entry. Record Multiplier.
Context sensitive HELP on PDM. (Highlight item).
Home End changed to ^PgUP, ^PgDn for consistency.
Version 3.80 - Displays 1/2, 1/3 etc. on multiply recs and shopping
list. Repetitive ^Locate. Print Recipe/Meal has
option to multiply/divide output. Option to delete
string on first character input. Bug fix on 0 SER
in recipe/meal file and %RDA in ing file. Smart String.
Version 3.81 - Allows Printer Port selection. (LPT1, 2, or 3)
Version 4.0 - Much improved merge. Query. User modifiable file colors.
Template output. More organized and easier to use PDM.
Import ascii recipe files. New Installation Program.
Version 4.01 - Form Feed after Print Record.
Version 4.02 - New measurements after Multiply Record.
Version 4.03 - Option to install path when MYF is first invoked.
Version 4.04 - Added EZX distributor for Credit Card orders.
Version 4.05 - Fixed ^G bug in recipe file.
Version 4.07 - Inventory outputted by Supplier and Section.
Version 4.08 - Combined Readme and Vendor.doc
Version 4.09 - Clean up documentation.
Version 4.10 - Output Record. Append file.
Version 4.11 - Comment character in ingredient field;
Version 4.20 - Ingredient data updated to USDA nutrient database(AH-8)
Release 10. Added 3 more ways to list inventory.
Version 4.21 - Fixed Query - case sensitive and missing header info.
Version 4.23 - Sub-recipe error number and 0 SER miscalculation fixed.
Version 4.24 - Handled overflow numbers with e (exponent).
Version 4.25 - Fixed format on multiply cost. Fixed ^P nutrition.
Version 4.26 - Clearer option to add conversion value to table.
Version 4.27 - EZX no longer accepting credit card orders.
Version 4.30 - Westworld Computing Services now accepting credit card
orders. Business phone number & name (MYF Software).
Version 4.50 - Sugar added to database & Output NLEA Label
Database fix from USDA & ^Jet to ing file.
Import MealMaster Recipes.
Version 4.51 - Custom settings and Regitration info saved to MYF.SET
Super easy updates!