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THE MEMO MASTER v4.00 by MASTERWARE - (C)1990-94 John G. Kacmarcik, Jr.
Thank you for using The 'NETWORK READY' MEMO MASTER. To install the
MEMO MASTER on on your hard drive, make a directory (usually MEMO) and
copy the files on this disk or zip file into it or use the INSTALL
program.
If you have been using a version of Memo Master less than version 2.5,
Memo Master will convert your old databases to the new format.
(You should copy you old databases to a safe place for backup purposes.)
*** (A PASSWORD FIELD HAS BEEN ADDED TO VERSION 2.5) ***
(You can access this by hitting [F6] when you are prompted at a record.)
*When running MEMO, always change to the directory where MEMO.EXE is
located. MEMO will create database files if they don't exist. For calling
MEMO from anywhere, you can add this batch file (MEMO.BAT) to your batch
file directory or any directory that is in you path:
@Echo Off
C:
cd \MEMO
MEMO %1
In the above example batch file you would, of course, change the drive and
directory to match where you installed MEMO.
WHAT IS THE MEMO MASTER? It's a free-form data manager that lets you
enter information in your own words/totally unstructured and retrieve
it the same way! Quickly!
You don't have to designate a key word or remember where you filed
something. Whenever you need the information again, just pick ANY word in
the record and walla there it is!
Even people who keep accurate notes don't always remember where they
put them. Many important notes/phone numbers/etc. end up scribbled on
crumbled envelopes or on matchbook covers that end up in the twilight
zone! Well, if you have an IBM compatible, MEMO MASTER can organize all
your random information for you. You can even have the program remind you
of certain records on a given date! Forget those little yellow sticky
notes which end up sticking where they don't belong most of the time!
MEMO MASTER can put an end to digging through the trash or tearing your
desk apart trying to find important notes! Just go to your PC and load
the program and everything is right at your finger tips! If you need a
hard copy you can easily locate a record and print it out! You can
even import existing ascii text files into the MEMO MASTER. You can
also use MEMO MASTER to keep your diary or recipes or just about any
subject related information! The program is very easy to use and does
not require a manual. On line help is available from the main menu and
text editing help is available by pressing the [F1] key from within the
editor.
MENU SELECTIONS:
1. ADD NEW RECORDS:
- Add NEW records to the database. You can import an Ascii text file but
the maximum file read is 32,000 bytes. For LARGE text files I suggest
you use your favorite word processing program. You can also import
another memo master database or export or move records to another
memo master database.
2. BROWSE THROUGH ALL RECORDS:
- Browse through each record. You will be prompted for whether you want
to Edit/Delete/Continue/etc. (R or 0 adjusts Remind Date - [PgDn] to
invoke 'Simple' version 1 type edit/view mode - Alt-E for version 2
type editor)
3. CHANGE DATABASES:
- This selection will load a different database into the work area.
(If there are other databases besides "MEMO.DBF") By default the
Memo Master loads "MEMO.DBF" each time the program is started.
To create a new database, select 'New Database' from the main menu.
4. DELETE DATABASE DATA:
- Use this selection to delete a database or erase its data. MEMO.DBF
can NOT be deleted! It's the default database and the program will
create a new one if it doesn't exist! You may, however, erase its
data.
5. FLOPPY DATA / PRINT MENU:
- This menu will backup ALL data (*.DBF, *.DBT, *.DAT, & *.DOC) files
to drive A: or drive B:. (Also a manual command can be entered) or
you can print all of your database records.
6. HELP FILE:
- MEMO.DOC will displayed. ([F1] for editing help when in the internal
editor.) **This version supports the use of an external editor. If
you have an editor that accepts a filename at the command line, you
can use it instead of the internal one. To specify the use of an
external editor, pick SETUP from the main menu and then specify the
FULL PATH and run filename of your editor.
(e.g. C:\ME\ME) DO NOT RUN A BATCH FILE THAT CHANGES DIRECTORIES!
(External editor must be able to accept a filename at the command line.)
7. SUPER SEARCH MENU:
- Opens the Search menu and you can search by REMIND Date, CREATED or
UPDATED DATE, DESCRIPTION and by *TEXT (*This is the most flexible
of the locate selections! A text string regardless of case will be
found in the memo field). *** NEW TO VERSION 3! *** FOUND TEXT
STRINGS IN THE MEMO FIELD WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED ONE AT A TIME. You
will be prompted on whether or not you want to continue searching
that record. If not, you will be returned to that record with choices
of editing, printing, etc., or continue to search the rest of the
database. (NOTE: [PgUp] will return the text field to the top line)
([Shift] [F10] stores that last search string that was entered.)
8. NEW DATABASE:
- Create a New database. To be used if you want to keep your notes/memos
in different databases. "MEMO" is the default & is automatically
loaded each time the Memo Master is started unless a different database
is specified at the command line. (e.g. MEMO DIARY)
9. SORT DATABASE RECORDS:
- This selection will pop up a small Sort Menu and you can sort records
by DESCRIPTION, CREATED, UPDATED or REMIND DATES.
S. SETUP OPTION MENU:
- Will let you use an external editor. You must specify full path and
file name of the editor. You can also choose an alternate date format!
C. CHANGE DEFAULT COLORS:
- Will let you change the default color scheme. (Bay Blue is the default)
A. APPOINTMENT/TO DO MANAGER (***** NEWER!/BETTER! *****)
- Manage your daily appointments! Version 4 has a much better
appointment manager than previous versions. Times are to be
entered in military format. (e.g. 6pm = 18:00) Appointments
will be arranged to order and it will also check for improper
entries. (Sorry but the new format is not compatible with the old
TODO.DAT format. TODO.EXE will be included so you can still use
it separately)
*NOTE* Menu bar selections can be made using the cursor keys or by typing
the number of the selection. (Esc will close any of the sub menus)
EDITING KEY STROKES: (When in built in/full blown editor)
Key(s) Action
-----------------------------------------------------------
UpArrow, Ctrl-E Move up one line
DownArrow, Ctrl-X Move down one line
LeftArrow, Ctrl-S Move left one character
RightArrow, Ctrl-D Move right one character
Ctrl-LeftArrow, Ctrl-A Move left one word
Ctrl-RightArrow, Ctrl-F Move right one word
Home Beginning of line
End End of line
Ctrl-Home Beginning of current window
Ctrl-End End of current window
PgUp Previous window
PgDn Next Window
Ctrl-PgUp Beginning of text
Ctrl-PgDn End of text
Enter Move to beginning of next line
Del Delete character at cursor
Backspace Delete character left of cursor
Tab Insert tab character
Ctrl-Y Delete current line
Ctrl-T Delete word right
Ctrl-B Format paragraph
Ctrl-V, Ins Toggle insert mode
Ctrl-W / [F2] Save and exit
<Shift> - [F5] Toggle word wrap
Alt - [=] or Alt - [F2] PopUp Calculators
*** NEW *** ALT - D DIAL PHONE NUMBER UNDER CURSOR
WHEN IN ANY OF THE INTERNAL
EDITORS. PLACE CURSOR AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE PHONE NUMBER TO
BE DIALED. THE DIALER WILL
READ FROM THE CURSOR POSITION,
16 CHARACTERS. (MAKE SURE YOU
TELL SETUP WHICH COMMUNICATIONS
PORT YOU WILL BE USING.)
Esc Activate pull down menus
Esc - Q <Enter> Cancel and exit, return unchanged
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NOTE: Memo Master lets you have multiple databases! (MEMO is the default)
You can pass the database desired at the command line!
(e.g. MEMO DIARY) (Database must exist first)
Wow!-> MEMO /R will check and see if there are any reminders that match or
are older than the system date! If none are found MEMO MASTER will
not be loaded. If any reminders are found, you will prompted at
those reminders! MEMO /R is great for your AUTOEXEC.BAT!
MEMO /? or /H will display a help screen.
This software is sold "as is", without any warranty as to performance
or any other warranties whether expressed or implied. Because of the
many hardware and software environments into which this program may
be used, no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is offered.
The user must assume the entire risk of using the program. Any
liability of the seller will be limited exclusively to product
replacement or the refund of the registration fee.
!!! SPECIAL NOTE !!!
If you are registered, keep a record of your NAME, PHONE NUMBER and
SERIAL NUMBER EXACTLY AS THEY APPEAR ON THE TITLE SCREEN. If in the
future you see a later (ShareWare) version of this program on a BBS
or wherever, download it and you can register it by typing the program
name followed by the /REGISTER switch. (e.g. MEMO /REGISTER)
You can then enter your name, etc. and register the program at no
additional cost to you! The shareware and registered EXE files are
the same. Entering your registered information will turn off the
shareware restrictions.
*** !!!! *** THE BUILT IN REGISTRATION SCHEME WILL NOT WORK IF THE
EXE FILE IS COMPRESSED WITH PKLITE or LZEXE. AFTER
REGISTRATION, YOU CAN RUN AN EXE FILE COMPRESSOR ON
THE PROGRAM IF YOU WISH. (PKLITE IS MOST RELIABLE)
Do you have a unique use for the MEMO MASTER?
I would love to hear from you! Drop me a line! Comments are welcome.
JOHN G. KACMARCIK, JR.
M A S T E R W A R E
816 N. 18th Street #2
Allentown, PA 18104
Voice: (610)437-9668
BBS/FAX: (610)437-7085
Thank you for supporting SHAREWARE.
John G. Kacmarcik, Jr.
*NOTE* See the README.NOW file for the latest release notes.