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<<Getting Started>>
<How to use Help>
How to use HELP:
---------------
Context-sensitive help is available from practically any
point in the program when you press F-1. The help information
displayed will be related to the area of the program you are
working in when the help is called. (When calling Help from
the Main Menu, you view this Help screen information first.)
You can scroll through the Help information by:
1) Using the Up & Down cursor keys.
2) Using the mouse (place the pointer to the top or
bottom of the vertical scrollbar on the right side
of the screen and press left mouse button). MicroSoft
compatible mouse support is provided only with the
Registered versions of the program.
3) Using the PageUp or PageDown keys to move a page at
a time or using Ctrl & PageUp or Ctrl & PageDown to
move to the top or bottom of the file.
Notice that the above actions move the scrolling horizonal
bar up and down through the list (or text) areas.
To select a different help area:
1) Press Alt & S to view all the SECTIONS available for
this program (or place the mouse pointer on the
Sections button and double click the left mouse
button.) Move the scrolling highlight bar as
explained above. When the desired Section is
highlighted by the bar, press ENTER (or double click
the left mouse button, with the pointer on the
highlight bar) to select it.
2) Press Alt & T to view all the TOPICS available in the
currently selected Section (or point and double click
the mouse on the Topics button). Move the highlight
bar to the desired topic and select in the same
manner as for the sections.
----------------------------------------------------------
<General Program Information>
General Information:
-------------------
Stuff! requires a color monitor and DOS 3.3 or better. It will
run with 400K but is very s-l-o-w. The recommended minimum is 512K.
Your Config.sys file should call for a minimum of Files = 30 and
Buffers = 20.
A Microsoft-compatible mouse is optional for the
registered version of program
A printer is optional. ( All print routines were
designed for standard 8.5x11 tractor feed paper and have
been tested on a Panasonic 1124 dot matrix printer set to
Epson LQ-2500 mode. They MAY work on a laser or a single
sheet feed printer, but are not guaranteed.) If your printer
is not on line when you attempt a print routine, you will
receive an error message and must correct the problem or
abort the print request.
Most program options are selected using push buttons. These
buttons are normally blue with gray lettering. When selected
the buttons change to red with gray lettering. (The Exit or
Escape button is red with yellow lettering and is always
located in the lower right hand corner of the current screen.
When selected, this button changes to white lettering on the
red background.) When any option is NOT available, the button
will change to blue with very dark gray lettering and that
option can not be selected. Options can be selected in
several different ways:
1) Place the mouse pointer on the desired button and
double click the left mouse button.
2) Use the cursor (arrow) keys to cycle through the
option choices until the desired option button
changes to red. Then press ENTER.
3) Use the "Hot Key". Many option buttons will also
have a specified hot key.
a) On some buttons the Hot Key is a single letter
which is highlighted in bright white. Press the
designated letter and the ALT key together to
select the option. (The Hot keys are NOT case
sensitive.)
b) Other buttons will name a specific key. Press
the named key to perform the desired option. Some
of these special hot keys are:
1) the ESCape key: to exit or cancel.
2) the INSert key: used to ADD a new record.
3) the DELete key: used to DELETE a record.
4) the F-1 key: used for on-line help.
5) the F-5 key: used for some printing.
6) the F-10 key: used to complete a form.
------------------------------------------------------------
The Main Menu:
-------------
Select the desired option with the mouse, highlighting with
the cursor keys and pressing Enter, or by pressing the Hot
Key-ALT key combination. The Options available are:
Work on... Item File (Hot key: I)
(enter property records here)
Category File (Hot key: C)
(enter the property categories here)
Owner File (Hot key: O),
(enter the property owners here)
Location File (Hot key: L),
(enter the property locations here)
or go to Reports Menu (Hot key: R),
(screen and printed copies)
or Exiting from the program (Hot key: ESCape).
You can also print a Shareware registration form for this
program by pressing the F5 key. The registration form can
be printed only from the Main Menu screen of the Shareware
and Standard Registered versions.
==================================================================
<<Using the Menus>>
<Main Menu>
The Main Menu:
-------------
Select the desired option with the mouse, highlighting with
the cursor keys and pressing Enter, or by pressing the Hot
Key-ALT key combination. The Options available are:
Work on... Item File (Hot key: I)
(enter property records here)
Category File (Hot key: C)
(enter the property categories here)
Owner File (Hot key: O),
(enter the property owners here)
Location File (Hot key: L),
(enter the property locations here)
or go to Reports Menu (Hot key: R),
(screen and printed copies)
or Exiting from the program (Hot key: ESCape).
You can also print a Shareware registration form for this
program by pressing the F5 key. Although the Print
Registration notice is visible for several screens, the
registration form can be printed only from the Main Menu
screen of the Shareware and the Standard Registered versions.
<Property Item Menu>
The Property Item Menu:
------------------------
All screens display the records in alphabetical order by the
item name, and have a speed search option which allows you to
locate any record quickly.
The options are:
Add New Items / View by Item Name (Hot key: A)
(New records can be added to your file only with
this option. Automatically displays the property
report form if file is empty.
or view items by...
> Category (Hot Key: C)
(Lists only the records for the property CATEGORY
which you select. Displays a No Record Found
message if no matching records are found.
Returns to the Property Item Menu screen if
the file is empty.)
> Owner (Hot Key: O)
(Lists only the records for the property OWNER
which you select. Displays a No Record Found
message if no matching records are found.
Returns to the Property Item Menu screen if
the file is empty.)
> Location (Hot Key: L)
(Lists only the records for the property LOCATION
which you select. Displays a No Record Found
message if no matching records are found.
Returns to the Property Item Menu screen if
the file is empty.)
> Category & Location (Hot Key: t)
(Lists only the records for the property CATEGORY
& LOCATION which you select. Displays a No Record
Found message if no matching records are found.
Returns to the Property Item Menu screen if the
file is empty.)
> Category & Owner (Hot Key: e)
(Lists only the records for the property CATEGORY
& OWNER which you select. Displays a No Record
Found message if no matching records are found.
Returns to the Property Item Menu screen if the
file is empty.)
> Owner & Location (Hot Key: w)
(Lists only the records for the property OWNER &
LOCATION which you select. Displays a No Record
Found message if no matching records are found.
Returns to the Property Item Menu screen if the
file is empty.)
> Category, Owner, & Location (Hot Key: g)
(Lists only the records for the property CATEGORY,
OWNER, & LOCATION which you select. Displays a No
Record Found message if no matching records are
found. Returns to the Property Item Menu screen
if the file is empty.)
or Exiting back to Main Menu (Hot key: ESCape)
NOTE: When the "No Record Found" message is displayed, you must
either press the ENTER key or double click on the "OK"
button (in the message box) to remove the message from the
screen and return to the Medical History Menu screen. The
help screen cannot be accessed if the "No Records Found"
is on screen.
<Reports Menu>
The Reports Menu:
---------------
Most reports are listed in alphabetical order by the name of the
item. The List by Date report is in order by the date in the date
obtained field. Reports may be directed to any printer or com
port, to a file, or to the screen.
You may report on...
All Records (Hot key: A)
(List all items in the file.)
or only the records for a selected...
> Category (Hot key: C)
(Lists only the items in the selected
category.)
> Owner (Hot key: O)
(Lists only the items for the selected
owner.)
> Location (Hot key: L)
(Lists only the records for the selected
location.)
or print > Warranty list (Hot key: W)
(List only the items marked warranty YES on
the property information form.)
> Items by Date (Hot key: D)
(List all items obtained between two user
defined dates.)
> Property Worksheet (Hot key: P)
(Prints a blank worksheet.)
Return to the previous menu by selecting the ESC = EXIT
button.
==================================================================
<<Reports>>
<Reports>
Reports:
-------
All reports are listed in alphabetical order by the item name,
and most display the amount entered in the cost field of the
Property Report Form. A total dollar value is given at the end
of the list for all of the items listed. Reports may be directed
to any printer or com port, to a file, or to the screen.
You may report on...
All Records (Hot key: A)
(List all items in the file.)
or only the records for a selected...
> Category (Hot key: C)
(Lists only the items in the selected
category.)
> Owner (Hot key: O)
(Lists only the items for the selected
owner.)
> Location (Hot key: L)
(Lists only the records for the selected
location.)
or print > Warranty list (Hot key: W)
(List only the items marked warranty YES on
the property information form.)
> Items by Date (Hot key: D)
(List all items obtained between two user
defined dates.)
> Property Worksheet (Hot key: P)
(Prints a blank worksheet, 2 per page.)
Return to the previous menu by selecting the ESC = EXIT
button.
<Creating a Report>
Creating a Report:
-----------------
To create a report, select one of the above options.
Depending on which report option you choose, one or
more screens may be displayed which prompt you for the
category and/or owner, and/or location information. When
you have entered the desired selection(s), select the
F-10 = OK button.
<Listing Items obtained during given Period>
List items by Date:
If you selected this print option, a screen is displayed
which asks for a starting and ending date for the search.
If you leave the starting date zero filled, the report
will list the items from the earliest possible date eg:
00/00/0000). The ending date defaults to today's date
(if your system clock is correct). Accept the default by
selecting F10 = OK, or change the date and select F10.
The resulting list will display only the property items
with a "date obtained" between the starting and ending
dates.
<Report Destinations>
Report Destinations:
The next screen shows the destinations that you can send
the report to. (Most reports will be printed to LPT1 or
viewed on the screen.) Use the mouse to click on the
desired destination or use the cursor keys to highlight
the desired destination. When the proper destination is
highlighted, press ENTER then select the F-10 = OK button
to begin the report. Selecting the ESCape button at any
time will cancel the report.
On all reports sent to a valid printer port or the screen,
a message box will appear which shows the progress of the
report. Selecting the ESCape button will cancel the report.
If there are no records in the file or no matching records
to print, or if you attempt to access an non valid port,
the program will automatically return to the Reports Menu
screen without printing anything.
You can also select "file" as the destination. If you do
enter a file name at the prompt and select the F-10 = OK
button to save the report. The report will saved to the
current drive/directory as an ASCII file and can be viewed
and/or printed later with any word processor.
<Viewing a Report on the Screen>
Viewing a Report on the Screen:
------------------------------
If you choose to send the report to the screen, you can
toggle the screen height between 25 row and 50 rows by
selecting the Change Video Mode button (Hot key: C). Once
you have the report displayed on the screen, you can
choose to send it to the printer by selecting the Print
Report button (Hot key: P). You will then be prompted to
select which port to send the printed copy to. Use the
left and right cursor keys to highlight the correct port
and press ENTER to begin the printed report. Select
the ESCape button to exit the screen and return to the
Reports Menu.
==================================================================
<<Using the Tables>>
<the Add New Items \ View by Item Name Table>
The Add New Items \ View by Item Name Table:
--------------------------------------------
When you access the property item file from this option, you
can add new items, and view, edit,or delete existing items.
THIS IS THE ONLY TABLE WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO ADD NEW PROPERTY
ITEMS. To quickly locate an item, enter the item name in the
speed search field at the top of the screen. (If you press
ANY alphanumeric key, the speed search field is automatically
activated. When you have entered the item name or partial
name, press the down arrow key to complete the search. Speed
search will highlight the first item name which matches your
search entry. If there is not an exact match, it will go to
the first item AFTER your search entry.)
NOTE: The table contains MORE than 70 columns of information
per line item and scrolls horizonally as well as vertically.
You can scroll the lines left and right using the Left and
Right arrow keys, the mouse on the horizonal scroll bar at
the bottom of the list display, or the Home and End keys. You
can scroll the lists vertically using the Up and Down arrow
keys, the mouse on the vertical scroll on the right side of
the list display, or press the PageUp/PageDown to move a page
at a time, or press Control and PageUp/PageDown to move to
the top/bottom of the list.
<Viewing Records for a Selected Owner>
<Viewing Records for a Selected Location/Room>
<Viewing Records for a Selected Category>
<Viewing Records for a Selected Category and Owner>
<Viewing Records for a Selected Category and Location>
<Viewing Records for a Selected Owner and Location>
<Viewing Records for a Selected Category, Owner, and Location/Room>
<Using the Selected Category, Owner, and Location Tables>
Using the Selected Category, Owner, and Location Tables :
----------------------------------------------------------
When you access the property item file from these options,
you can view, edit, or delete existing records. You cannot
add new items from these tables. If there are no categories,
owners, or locations in the respective files, the tables are
not accessed and you return to the Item Menu screen.
When you choose to View a Selected Category (or a Selected
Owner, or Selected Location, or any combination of the three),
the lookup table(s) for the appropriate file will appear and
you must select the category, owner, and/or location that you
wish to view. You can select the ESCape button to cancel the
option.
These tables also have the speed search option. (If you press
ANY alphanumeric key, the speed search field is automatically
activated. When you have entered the item name or partial
name, press the down arrow key to complete the search. Speed
search will highlight the first item name which matches your
search entry. If there is not an exact match, it will go to
the first item AFTER your search entry.)
NOTE: Most tables contain MORE than 70 columns of
information per line item and scroll horizonally as well as
vertically. You can scroll the lines left and right using
the Left and Right arrow keys, the mouse on the horizonal
scroll bar at the bottom of the list display, or the Home
and End keys. You can scroll the lists vertically using the
Up and Down arrow keys, the mouse on the vertical scroll on
the right side of the list display, or press the PageUp or
PageDown to move a page at a time, or press Control and
PageUp/PageDown to move to the top/bottom of the list.
<How to Add New Property Item Records>
How to Add New Property Item Records:
-------------------------------------
See the Help section on Using the Forms for more information
on the Property Report Form
If you are in the Add New \ View \Update All Records table,
you can add new records by pressing the INSert key or by
double clicking the INS = ADD button. (If there are NO
RECORDS in the file when you access this table, a blank
Property Report Form is automatically displayed. Once you
have entered property items into the file, you must select
the INS = ADD option to add more. Complete the form as
explained in the Property Report Form area of this help file
or exit by pressing ESCape key or double clicking the
ESC = EXIT button.)
<How to Edit Current Property Items>
<How to View Current Property Items>
How to View / Edit a Property Item:
-----------------------------------
You can select any existing record to view or edit. To select
a record, use the speed search option or move the scrolling
highlight bar to that record (use the cursor keys or the mouse
with the scroll bar on the right side of the table), then press
ENTER or double click the mouse on the ENTER = Select button.
The property item highlighted by the scrolling bar is the one
selected.
<How to Delete a Property Item>
How to Delete a Property Item:
------------------------------
You can also delete any existing record by selecting it in a
similiar manner and pressing or double clicking the DEL =
DELETE button. When the medical history information form is
displayed for the selected record, you must press the F10 key
to actually delete the record from the file. If you do not
wish to complete the delete action, press ESCape or select
the ESC = EXIT button to abort the action. This will also
return you to the current viewing table. Use caution with
the Delete option, once you have deleted a record, it cannot
be recovered. If you erase a record accidently, you must
re-enter it as a new record.
<LookUp Tables>
<Property Category LookUp Table>
<Property Owner LookUp Table>
<Property Location LookUp Table>
The LookUp Tables:
-----------------
You can access the Lookup Tables from the Main Menu or from
within the Property Report Form. You can add category, owner,
or location information in these lookup tables from within the
Property Report form or from the Main Menu option. However
you can EDIT and DELETE information from these tables only
from the Main Menu option. Also Note that when you access the
lookup tables from within the Property Report Form, you MUST
select a Category, Owner, or Location to import to the Property
History Form. (There is no EXIT option from these tables.)
The LookUp Tables also have a speed search option to help you
locate a category, owner, or location. (If you press ANY
alphanumeric key, the speed search field is automatically
activated. When you have entered the item name or partial
name, press the down arrow key to complete the search. Speed
search will highlight the first item name which matches your
search entry. If there is not an exact match, it will go to
the first item AFTER your search entry.)
To Add new information into any of the LookUp files, select
the INS = Add button. Complete the requested information and
select the F10 = OK button to save the new information.
Referential Integrity:
---------------------
The LookUp files are directly related to information entered
into the Property Items data file. You CANNOT delete any
information from any of the LookUp files IF that information
is referenced in any of the property item records. (You will
receive an error message.) The lookup information in
the related property item records must be changed or the
records deleted before you can delete the LookUp information.
If you change any of the LookUp file information, the related
information contained in any property item records will be
AUTOMATICALLY changed.
<Selecting Records>
Selecting Records to View or List:
----------------------------------
Highlight the Category, Location, and/or Owner for the property
items that you wish to view or list. Select the Enter to select
button (or press ENTER). The selection tables also have the
speed search option. Only the records for the selected criteria
will be displayed.
==================================================================
<<Using the Forms>>
<Using the Information Forms>
Using the Information Forms:
---------------------------
The data entry areas of the information forms are gray.
Non-active entry prompt fields are shown in blue lettering
while the data entry fields are shown in black lettering.
When an entry field is activated, both the prompt field and
the data entry area change to a blue background with bright
white lettering. The fields are normally activated in order
from top to bottom and left to right. You can select any
entry field out of order using the mouse and double clicking
on either the prompt area or the entry area.
<Property Report Form>
The Property Report Form:
------------------------
There are four data entry fields on the Property Item form.
The REQUIRED entry fields are marked with an * below. The
record is saved immediately when you press F10 or select the
F10 = OK button. Should your computer hang up or crash for
any reason, you won't lose the saved data.
<Adding New Property Items>
Adding New Property Items:
--------------------------
Enter the information requested and press the DownArrow or
Tab key to advance to the next entry field. To advance FROM
a "radio button" field, press ENTER. (Press the up arrow key
to return to the previous entry field. You CANNOT "pass" a
"radio button" field and return to a previous field using the
up arrow key.) Entry fields can also be chosen by double
clicking on them with the mouse.) Notice that the fields
(prompt and entry) change color when they are activated.
The data fields are:
* ITEM NAME:
This is a 40 character field. You should enter
a generic term first then be more descriptive.
Press the down arrow key to accept the entry and
automatically proceed to the next field.
DESCRIPTION:
Another 40 character field for any additional
descriptive information.
SERIAL #:
A 20 character field for the serial number of the
item (if applicable). In the case of credit
cards, enter the card account number.
WARRANTY: ( ) NO ( ) YES
This is a "radio button". You MUST select either
the NO or YES button. (Use the left or right arrow
keys to toggle between the two choices. When the
desired choice is highlighted, press the ENTER key
to select it. The selected choice will display a
dot in the circle.) The NO button is the default.
If this is the correct choice, simply press the
ENTER key to advance to the next field.
EXPIRATION DATE:
Enter the date that the warranty expires. You can
also use this field to enter the expiration date
for a credit card. The date is entered in MO/DA/YR
format and only valid complete dates are accepted.
(EG: 02/14/94)
WHERE OBTAINED:
A 40 character field for the name of the store,
company, etc. that you obtained the item from.
DATE OBTAINED:
Enter the date that you obtained the item. The
date is in MO/DA/YEAR format and must be a valid
date. (EG: 02/14/1994)
COST: $
What did you pay for this item? Enter a value up
to 999,999.99 (not in my house). The entry begins
from the left side of the field. Use the right
arrow key to move to the proper beginning column
for amount you wish to enter. The decimal point
will be automatically placed.
<Property Category>
* CATEGORY:
This field is for the Property Category. The entry
here must be in the Property Category lookup file,
and must be entered exactly as it is shown in the
lookup file. You can type the category entry in,
or import it from the lookup table. If the lookup
table is accessed, you must select a category to
continue. Highlight the desired category and press
ENTER to import it to the Property Report Form. If
the desired category is not in the Category Table,
you can add it at this time (while the Category
table is displayed on the screen, select INSert =
ADD and complete the category information form).
Then highlight the newly entered Category and
import it to the Property Report Form.
<Property Owner>
* OWNER:
This field is for the Property Owner. The entry
here must be in the Property Owner lookup file,
and must be entered exactly as it is shown in the
lookup file. You can type the entry in, or import
it from the lookup table. If the lookup table is
accessed, you must select an owner to continue.
Highlight the desired owner and press ENTER to
import it to the Property Report Form. If the
desired owner is not in the Owner Table, you can
add it at this time (while the Owner table is
displayed on the screen, select INSert = ADD and
complete the owner information form). Then
highlight the newly entered Owner and import it
to the Property Report Form.
<Property Location>
* LOCATION:
This field is for the Property Location. The entry
here must be in the Property Locatioy lookup file,
and must be entered exactly as it is shown in the
lookup file. Type the entry in, or import it from
the lookup table. If the lookup table is accessed,
you must select a location to continue. Highlight
the desired location and press ENTER to import it
to the Property Report Form. If the desired
location is not in the Location Table, you can add
it at this time (while the Location table is
displayed on the screen, select INSert = ADD and
complete the location information form). Then
highlight the newly entered Location and import it
to the Property Report Form.
NOTES:
This is a 236 character field for whatever
miscellaneous information, descriptions, etc.
that you wish to add.
When you have finished entering information into the form,
press the F-10 key (or select the F-10/OK button) and the new
record will be saved. If you have left a required field
blank, that field will be activated and the lookup table (if
applicable) will be displayed. Complete the required
information and Save the record. If you decide to not
complete the record, press ESCape or select the ESCape = Exit
button to abort the record. NOTE that you cannot abort the
form if you are presently in a required field. You must
complete these fields and advance to a non-required field
before you can abort the record.
<LookUp Table Information Forms>
<Owner Information Form>
<Location Information Form>
<Category Information Form>
The LookUp Table Information Forms:
-----------------------------------
Each form contains one 25 character length alphanumeric
field which must be completed. Each entry MUST be unique.
If you attempt to save a category which duplicates one that
already exist, you will receive an error message. When
adding a new category, owner, or location, or modifying the
current ones (A category file is included with the Shareware
version of the program), select F-10 = OK to save it. You
can select ESCape = EXIT to abort the form.
===================================================================
<<Shareware and Registration>>
<What is Shareware?>
What is Shareware?
-----------------
Shareware is a marketing method which allows computer users
to try a program BEFORE they buy it. If the user likes the
program AND continues to use it beyond a specified period of
time, he/she is obligated to register the use of that program
with the author. Since the Shareware registration fees are
usually small in contrast to comparable commercial offerings,
the software user can receive quality computer programs at a
reasonable cost. These registration fees also support the
program authors and encourage them to produce more and better
quality products. If, on the other hand, the user doesn't like
the Shareware program or does not continue using the program,
he/she simply deletes it and pays nothing!
Stuff! is distributed as Shareware. It is not free!. You
are granted a limited license to use this program for a 21 day
period for evaluation purposes. If you continue to use Stuff!
beyond the evaluation period, you are expected to register your
use of the program.
You may freely copy and distribute the Shareware version of
Stuff!, PROVIDED that the program is not modified in any way
and is kept in its original form with all files intact. The
files included with the Shareware version are: STUFF.EXE,
STUFF.HLP STUFF.TXT, SICATS.DAT, and SICATS.K01. The file
names created when you run the program are:
SIITEMS.*, SILOC.*, & SIOWN.*.
You may NOT copy and distribute the registered versions of
Stuff!.
<Product Registration>
Stuff! Registration:
--------------------
There are two levels of registration available for this
program.
Standard: The registrant receives a registered copy of the
latest version of the program. The differences
between the Shareware version and this Registered
version are:
1) Mouse support,
2) The opening menu screen shows "Registered
Version" instead of Shareware notice.
The Standard registration is $25.00 (plus $5.00 for
shipping/handling).
Deluxe: The registrant receives registered copies of Stuff!
and StufPlus (an addressbook/label maker) (latest
versions). Both programs will be personalized with
the registrant's name entered on the opening menu
screen and include mouse support. Additional program
support is provided, as well as a free upgrade (if
any are made) during a 12 month period from the date
of registration. The Deluxe registration is $35.00
(plus $5.00 shipping/handling).
---------------------------------------------------------------
<Program Warranty/Disclaimer>
WARRANTY:
The author disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with
respect to the suitablity of this software for any purpose
other than that for which it was designed. The author shall
not be liable for any damages arising from the loss of any
data, or non compatability of this program with any other
software or hardware, or damage to any equipment which might
result from the use of this software.
Thank you, Doug Scott
==================================================================
<<Program Catalog>>
<Catalog>
Shareware programs currently available from Doug Scott(1993/94):
---------------------------------------------------------------
AUTOTRAX (Automobile Expense Tracker) Version 1.1
A menu-driven database system to record the expense of owning
and maintaining up to 99 vehicles. Define your own expense
categories, then enter the vehicle number, the expense category,
the date, the mileage (odometer reading), the cost, and up to 70
characters of notes on the expense. On fuel purchases, you also
record the number of gallons purchased and the cost per gallon.
AUTOTRAX computes the miles driven and the miles per gallon.
Then search for all vehicle expenses occurring within any time
period, by vehicle, by category, or by vehicle AND category.
(How much did you spend on car number 1 between 04/01/92 and
06/30/92? How much did you spend for taxes on your cars during
1992? How much did you spend on payments for car number 2
between 09/01/91 and 12/31/92?) The records matching the search
criteria you enter will be displayed on the screen, along with a
total dollar amount. Then select any record to view, edit,
delete, or print. You can also print a listing of these same
records (and the total). Select the fuel use table and see the
overall fuel use for a selected vehicle (shows total miles
driven, total fuel costs, total gallons used, the average cost
per gallon, and the average miles per gallon). AUTOTRAX comes
with on-line help screens at most stages of the program,
a built-in data backup utility, and a small on disk instruction
manual (which can be printed out). (Shareware: $25)
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TRAINTRAX (Model Railroad Catalog) Version 3.1
A menu-driven database system to help keep track of a MODEL
RAILROAD collection. A two level system which allows you to
enter as much information a you wish. For the Deluxe level,
you can enter the following information on your collection of
rolling stock (type of equipment, the model scale, model
manufacturer, model name or number, model railroad name and
road number, the prototype railroad, road number & manufacturer,
color or paint scheme, original cost, current value, location,
and miscellaneous information in the 180 character note field.
Then search your collection by model category-type, model scale,
model railroad, model manufacturer, prototype category-type, or
prototype railroad. You can use one of several print options:
(print information on an individual piece of model equipment;
print out the entire collection alphabetically by model
category-type or model railroad; or print only the records
entered for a specific model category-type or railroad.)
Convenient look up tables popup for the category-type of
equipment, model scale, and railroad name and reporting marks.
Now with completely context sensitive on-line help screen,
(Microsoft compatible) mouse support (registered version), and
other improvements. (Shareware: $20)
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SIGHTS & SOUNDS (Videos) Version 1.1
An easy to use database system for video tape and laser disc
VIDEO collections. Define your own categories and movie ratings.
Decide how much information to enter on each video with a two
level system. For the Deluxe level, you can enter the following
information on your collection: type of video (tape or disc), the
title, stereo or not, the movie guide rating, the video category,
the length, the file or tape number, the stars, the director, the
producer, the year released, and miscellaneous information in the
120 character note field. Then search your collection by title,
category, rating, file number, star's name, director, producer,
or year released. The starsearch function lets you search four
different fields to find what videos the selected star was in.
Many available print options: (print information on an individual
video record; prints freeform labels; print out the entire
collection alphabetically by title, or by file number,or print
only the records entered for a specific video category or movie
rating, or print an insurance listing containing the individual
and total values of your video collection.) Convenient look up
tables pop up for the video category, and the movie guide ratings.
On-line help throughout the program. Microsoft mouse compatible.
Two levels of registration: $25.-$45
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FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY Version 1.0
A database system specifically designed to record the medical
history for you family. Keep track of immunizations, injuries,
illnesses, treatments, and more with this easy to use program.
Many available viewing\reporting options (report on all records
within a user specified date range or only the records entered
for a specific category and/or family member within a given date
range). Reports can be directed to any printer port, the screen
or saved as an ASCII file. Convenient look up tables pop up for
the user defined medical categories and family members. On-line
help throughout the program. Microsoft mouse compatible. Two
levels of registration: Standard is $25. Deluxe which includes a
bonus Family Hereditary History program is $35.
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STUFF! (Property Inventory) Version 1.0
Keep track of almost any kind of property (electonics, credit
cards, vehicles, tapes and records, important papers, and more)
with this easy to use speciality database. Includes popup tables
for the unlimited user defined categories, locations, and owners.
View items by category, location, owner, or by any combination of
the three. Context sensitive on line help. All report options,
including a warranty listing, show total $ value of the items
listed. All reports can be sent to any printer port, the screen,
or saved as an ASCII file. Designed for the home owner, but also
suitable for a small business/office. Two registration levels:
Standard is $25 and provides a registered copy of the latest
version of Stuff!, Deluxe is $35 and provides personalized copies
of Stuff! and StuffPlus (an address book/label maker). Both
registered versions are MicroSoft mouse compatible (the Shareware
version does not have mouse support).
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