Monster Media 1994 #1/monster.zip/monster/PERSONAL/TRAINTRX.ZIP/RRTRAX.TXT

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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).
         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.

         * NOTE:  the MicroSoft compatible mouse driver is
           included only with the registered version of the
           program.

       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.

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<General Program Information>
General Information:
-------------------
    TrainTrax requires a color monitor and DOS 3.3 or better.
    It will run with 400K but is very slow.  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.  Registered
    version only.
         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.

    Version 3.* will hold 99,999 individual records, is
    completely compatible with, and will read the data files
    from previous versions of TrainTrax.

    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 ALWAYS red with yellow lettering and is
    always located in the lower right hand corner of the current
    screen.)   When any option is NOT available, the button will
    change to blue with very dark gray lettering  and the 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.
             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 record printing.
                6)  the F-10 key: used to complete a form.

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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:
         Standard Level Options (Hot key: S),
         View/Update Deluxe Level Roster (Hot key: D),
         Print Deluxe Level Rosters (Hot key: P),
         View/Edit Look Up Tables (Hot key: L),
         or Exiting from the program (Hot key: ESCape).

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<<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:
         Standard Level Options (Hot key: S),
         View/Update Deluxe Level Roster (Hot key: D),
         Print Deluxe Level Rosters (Hot key: P),
         View/Edit Look Up Tables (Hot key: L),
         or Exiting from the program (Hot key: ESCape).

<Standard Menu>
The Standard Level Menu:
-----------------------
    The Options are:
         Viewing the Standard Roster by:
              Model Railroad Name (Hot key: N) list all
                      equipment records in alphabetical order by
                      model RR reporting marks.
              Category-Type (Hot Key: C) list all equipment
                      records alphabetically by category.
         Printing the Standard Level Rosters (Hot key: P)

<Printing the Standard Roster>
Print Standard Level Rosters:
----------------------------
    The option are printing all the records in the file by:
         Equipment Category-Type  (Hot key: C)
         Model Railroad Name   (Hot key: N)

    The records are listed in alphabetical order by Catgeory or
    Model RR reporting marks.

    If there are no records in the file, the program will print
    the page headings and then return to this menu.

<Deluxe Menu>
The Deluxe Level View/Update Menu:
---------------------------------
    The Options are:
         Viewing the Deluxe Level Roster by:
              Model Category-Type
              Model Railroad Name and Number
              Model Scale
              Model Manufacturer
              Prototype Category-Type
              Prototype Railroad Name and Number
         (There are no Hot Keys for these options.)

    If you select the Model Category-Type, Railroad Name and
    Number, or Scale tables, the program will display the
    appropriate lookup table and you must select the category -
    type, reporting marks, or scale that you wish to view.  If
    you change your mind, press the ESCape to Exit button on the
    lookup table.

<Printing The Deluxe Level Rosters>
The Deluxe Level Print Menu:
---------------------------
    The Options are:
         Printing ALL the records by:
              Equipment Category-Type
              Model Railroad Name
         Printing only records for a selected:
              Equipment Category-Type
              Model Railroad Name
         (There are no Hot Keys for these options.)

    All Deluxe list show the total number of model pieces listed
    and the total current value of the items listed.

    The print all options will list the records in alphabetical
    order by Category-Type or Railroad reporting marks, breaking
    between each group change.

    If you select the Equipment Category-Type or Model Railroad
    Name options, the program will display the appropriate
    lookup table and you must select the category-type or model
    reporting marks that you wish to print out.  Only the records
    for the Category or model RR reporting marks selected will be
    printed.  If there are no matching records, the page headers
    will still print and you will return to this menu.   If you
    change your mind, press the ESCape to Exit button on the
    lookup table.

<LookUp Menu>
The View/Edit LookUp Menu:
-------------------------
    Traintrax uses lookup tables (or "pick lists") for certain
    areas of information.  When you select this menu option, you
    can view any of the three lookup file tables.  You can add
    new information, edit, or delete existing information.  The
    same lookup tables are also available from within the
    TrainTrax data entry forms.  The lookup tables and the
    related menu hot keys are:
         Category/Type of Railroad Equipment (Hot key: C),
         Railroad Names and Reporting Marks (Hot key: R)
         and Model Scale (Hot key: S).

    See the topic LookUp Tables in the Using the Tables section
    for further information.

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<<Using the Tables>>

<Standard Level Tables>
The Standard Level Tables
-------------------------
    The Standard Level Category Table:
         This table displays all the model equipment records in
         alphabetical order by equipment Category/Type.

    The Standard Level Railroad Name Table:
         This table displays all the model equipment records in
         alphabetical order by model railroad name and road
         number.

    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 either of these tables,
    the Standard Equipment Information Form will be displayed
    automatically.   Complete the form as explained in the
    Standard Form area of this help file or exit by pressing
    ESCape or double clicking the ESC = EXIT button.)

    Both Standard tables have a Speed Search which allows you to
    quickly find any record.  The Speed Search field is active
    when you open the table.  Simply type in the information for
    the Category-Type or Model RR Reporting Marks you wish to
    find, press the DownArrow or Tab key, and the scrolling
    highlight bar will go to the first record in the file which
    matches your search criteria or comes immediately after it
    if there are no matching records.

    You can select any existing record to view or edit.    To
    select a record, move the scrolling highlight bar to that
    record (use the Speed Search option, the cursor keys or use
    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.

    You can also delete any existing record by selecting it
    in a similiar manner and pressing or double clicking the
    DEL = DELETE button.

    Select the ESC = EXIT button to return to the previous menu.

<Deluxe Level Tables>
The Deluxe Level Tables:
-----------------------
    All of the Deluxe 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/PageDown to move a page at a time, or press Control
    and PageUp/PageDown to move to the top/bottom of the list.

    The six Deluxe viewing tables are:
         all the records for a selected:
               Model Equipment Category-Type,
                 "   Railroad Name
                 "   Scale
                "   Manufacturer
               Prototype Equipment Category-Type
                   "     Railroad Name

<Deluxe Model Category Table>
<Deluxe Model Railroad Name Table>
<Deluxe Model Scale Table>
Model Catgeory, Model Name, Model Scale Tables:
----------------------------------------------

    When you choose to view your model railroad files in one of
    these tables, you are presented with a look up or pick list
    of the available choices.  Highlight and select the desired
    category, roadname, or scale.  Only the records for the
    Category, Model RR Reporting Marks, or Scale selected will
    be listed on the table.  If you change your mind, pressing
    the ESC/EXIT button on the lookup table returns to the Deluxe
    Menu screen.  If there are no matching records, a "No Records
    Found" message will be displayed.   Select INS/ADD to clear
    the message window and bring up the Model Information Form.
    Select ESC/EXIT to clear the message and return to the Deluxe
    Menu screen. (You can also press ENTER or select the OK button
    to clear the message.  The viewing table will remain and you
    must then choose either the INS/ADD button or the ESC/EXIT
    button.)

<Deluxe Model Manufacturer Table>
<Deluxe Prototype Category Table>
<Deluxe Prototype Railroad Name Table>

Model Manufacturer, Prototype Category, & Prototype Name Tables:
---------------------------------------------------------------
    The three remaining tables display all of the records in the
    file in alphabetical order by Model Manufacturer, Prototype
    equipment Category, or Prototype RR Reporting Marks.  These
    three tables also have the Speed Search option to assist in
    quickly finding a specific record.  The Speed Search field
    is active when you open the table.   Simply type in the
    information for the Model Manufacturer, the Category-Type,
    or RR Reporting Marks you wish to find, press the DownArrow
    or Tab key, and the scrolling highlight bar will go to the
    first record in the file which matches your search criteria
    or comes immediately after it if there are no matching
    records.

    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 either of these tables,
    the Deluxe Equipment Information Form will be displayed
    automatically.   Complete the form as explained in the
    Deluxe Form area of this help file or exit by pressing
    ESCape or double clicking the ESC = EXIT button.)

    You can select any existing record to view or edit.    To
    select a record, move the scrolling highlight bar to that
    record (use the Speed Search option, the cursor keys or use
    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.

    You can also delete any existing record by selecting it
    in a similiar manner and pressing or double clicking the
    DEL = DELETE button.

    Select the ESC = EXIT button to return to the previous menu.

<LookUp Tables>
The LookUp Tables:
-----------------
    You can access each of these Lookup Tables from the Main Menu
    or from within the Standard or Deluxe data entry forms.
    You can add or edit any information in these lookup tables
    from within the data entry forms or from the Main Menu
    option. However you can DELETE information from these tables
    only from the Main Menu option.  * NOTE that the tables
    displayed from the Main Menu are slightly different than
    those displayed from within the data entry forms!

    To Add new information into any of the LookUp files, select
    the INS = Add button.  Fill in the requested information
    and press the Enter key or the F10 key to Save the new
    information. (Press the DownArrow, RightArrow, or Tab key to
    move to the next field on multi-field forms.  To return to a
    previous field, use the LeftArrow or UpArrow key.  You can
    also use the mouse: point directly to the input area of the
    field and double click.)   All fields on the lookup file
    information forms must be completed.

    Referential Integrity:
    ---------------------
    The LookUp files are directly related to information entered
    into the model equipment data file.  You CANNOT delete any
    information from any of the LookUp files IF that information
    is referenced in any of the model equipment records. (You
    will receive an error message.)  The lookup information in
    the related equipment 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 model equipment records will
    be AUTOMATICALLY changed.

The LookUp Information Forms:
----------------------------
    Each of the LookUp Tables has its own information entry
    form. All of the information fields are required entries.

    To add new look up information, press the INSert key or
    double click the INS = ADD button.

    When accessing a lookup table from the Main Menu, you can
    view or edit an existing record by moving the scrolling bar
    to highlight the desired record and pressing ENTER or double
    click the ENTER to Edit button.  You can delete any
    unreferenced lookup record by selecting it with the highlight
    bar and pressing DELETE or by double clicking the DEL =
    DELETE button.

    When accessing a lookup table from within a data entry form,
    you can view/edit a lookup record by highlighting it and
    pressing the F8 KEY or by double clicking the F8 to EDIT
    button.
    you can import the lookup record information to a field on
    the data entry form by highlighting the desired record and
    pressing ENTER or double clicking the ENTER to SELECT button.

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<<Using the Forms>>
Using the Equipment Information Forms:
-------------------------------------
    Both the Standard and Deluxe information forms are blue.
    Non-active entry prompt fields are shown in gray lettering
    while the data entry fields are shown in bright white.  When
    an entry field is activated, the prompt changes to gray with
    blue lettering and the entry field changes to gray with black
    lettering.  The fields are activated in order from top to
    bottom and left to right.

<Standard Form>
The Standard Level Form:
-----------------------
    There are six data entry fields on the Standard level
    equipment information form.  The REQUIRED entry fields are
    marked with an * below.  As you add each new record, notice
    that the Record number (shown in the upper right hand corner
    of the form) increases.

<Adding Standard Records>
Adding New Records:
------------------
    Enter the information requested and press the DownArrow or
    Tab key to advance to the next entry field.  Notice that
    the fields (prompt and entry) change color when they are
    activated.  The Standard data fields are:
         Model Road Number: Enter the equipment road number.
       * Model RR Name:  Enter the REPORTING MARKS as shown in
              the Railroad Name LookUp table.  To access the
              lookup table for this field, leave the field blank
              and press the DownArrow or Tab key.  Select the
              proper railroad Reporting Marks from this lookup
              table and import it to this field on the Standard
              form.  If the proper RR Name information is not
              already entered into the lookup table, you can
              enter it at this time.
       * Equipment Category:  Enter the category as shown in the
              Category-Type LookUp table.  You can access this
              table, import information from, or add new
              information to the lookup table in the same manner
              as the Name LookUp table
       * Model Scale:  Enter the Scale information as shown in
              the Scale LookUp table.  Access, import, or add is
              explained for the other two lookup fields.
         Model Manufacturer:  Enter the company who made the
              model. If scratchbuilt, use that term or leave the
              field blank.
         Equipment Model:  Enter the specific equipment
              information (eg: 40' wood sheathed, 4-6-0 Pacific,
              30 foot outside braced, etc.)

    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 NOT entered information
    into a required field, that field will be activated and the
    appropriate lookup table will be displayed.  Select the
    correct information from the lookup table and reSave 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.
    When you save a new record, a blank equipment information
    form is displayed and you can continue adding new records.
    The information from each field is "remembered" and is
    carried over to the succeeding new record.  To enter the same
    information as the previous new record, press the F-3 key and
    the information is entered.  If the carried over information
    is correct, advance to the next field or enter the correct
    information and advance to the next field.

<Viewing Standard Records>
<Editing Standard Records>
Viewing/Editing Existing Records:
--------------------------------
    Once the selected record form is displayed on the screen, you
    can edit any field by activating it (use the cursor keys,
    tab key, or point to the field with the mouse and click the
    left mouse button ONCE).  The required entry fields must
    still contain valid information as noted above.  Save the
    edited record by pressing F-10 or selecting the F10/OK
    button.  Press ESCape or select the ESCape/Exit button to
    abort the edit.  The F-3 carry over feature does NOT
    function in the edit mode!

<Deleting Standard Records>
Deleting Existing Records:
-------------------------
    When you select a record to be deleted, the record form for
    that record is displayed on the screen with all of the entry
    fields shown in gray.  You can only select F-10/OK (to
    delete the selected record) or ESCape/Exit to abort the
    record delete.  Once delete, the record cannot be recovered.
    If deleted in erro, it must be re-entered as a new record.
    NOTE also that the deleted record number is not available for
    reuse.

<Printing a Standard Record>
Printing a Record:
-----------------
    You can print a copy of any record displayed on the screen by
    pressing F-5 or selecting the F5/Print button.  This print
    function is active whenever there is a record form on the
    screen, even if the form is blank.  (You receive an error
    message if your printer is not ready. Correct and retry or
    abort.)

<Deluxe Form>
The Deluxe Level Form:
---------------------
    There are 15 data entry fields on the Deluxe level form. The
    five REQUIRED entry fields are marked with an * below.  The
    Deluxe form also includes a note field which will hold 180
    characters of miscellaneous information.  As you add each
    new record, notice that the Record number (shown in the
    upper right hand corner of the form) increases.

<Adding Deluxe Records>
Adding New Records:
------------------
    Enter the information requested and press the DownArrow or
    Tab key to advance to the next entry field.  Notice that
    the fields (prompt and entry) change color when they are
    activated.  The Deluxe data fields are:
         Model Road Number: Enter the equipment road number.
       * Model RR Name:  Enter the REPORTING MARKS as shown in
              the Railroad Name LookUp table.  To access the
              lookup table for this field, leave the field blank
              and press the DownArrow or Tab key.  Select the
              proper railroad Reporting Marks from this lookup
              table and import it to this field on the Standard
              form.  If the proper RR Name information is not
              already entered into the lookup table, you can
              enter it at this time.
       * Equipment Category:  Enter the category as shown in the
              Category-Type LookUp table.  You can access this
              table, import information from, or add new
              information to the lookup table in the same manner
              as the Name LookUp table
       * Model Scale:  Enter the Scale information as shown in
              the Scale LookUp table.  Access, import, or add is
              explained for the other two lookup fields.
         Model Manufacturer:  Enter the company who made the
              model. If scratchbuilt, use that term or leave the
              field blank.
         Equipment Model:  Enter the specific equipment
              information (eg: 40' wood sheathed, 4-6-0 Pacific,
              30 foot outside braced, etc.)
         Paint/Color:  Descriptive field for color of the model
              or special design, etc.
         Material:  What is the model made of? (plastic, brass.
              etc.
         Location:  Where is this model now?
      *  Cost: What was the original cost for this model?
         Current Value:  How much is this model worth now?  Use
              the note field to explain if necessary.
         Prototype Manufacturer:  Who built the prototype for
              this model?
         Prototype Model?  What is the actual prototype for this
              model?
      *  Prototype Railroad:  The reporting marks used by the
              railroad the model is based on.  Since this is a
              required field and the required information must
              also be in the Name LookUp table, you should enter
              NONE for both the name and reporting marks to be
              used for models with no actual prototype.
         Prototype Road Number:  Enter the number for the actual
              prototype or leave blank is not applicable.

    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 NOT entered information
    into a required field, that field will be activated and the
    appropriate lookup table will be displayed.  Select the
    correct information from the lookup table and reSave 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.

    When you save a new record, a blank equipment information
    form is displayed and you can continue adding new records.
    The information from each field is "remembered" and is
    carried over to the succeeding new record.  To enter the same
    information as the previous new record, press the F-3 key and
    the information is entered.  If the carried over information
    is correct, advance to the next field or enter the correct
    information and advance to the next field.

<Viewing Deluxe Records>
<Editing Deluxe Records>
Viewing/Editing Existing Records:
--------------------------------
    Once the selected record form is displayed on the screen, you
    can edit any field by activating it (use the cursor keys,
    tab key, or point to the field with the mouse and click the
    left mouse button ONCE).  The required entry fields must
    still contain valid information as noted above.  Save the
    edited record by pressing F-10 or selecting the F10/OK
    button.  Press ESCape or select the ESCape/Exit button to
    abort the edit.  The F-3 carry over feature does NOT
    function in the edit mode!

<Deleting Deluxe Records>
Deleting Existing Records:
-------------------------
    When you select a record to be deleted, the record form for
    that record is displayed on the screen with all of the entry
    fields shown in gray.  You can only select F-10/OK (to
    delete the selected record) or ESCape/Exit to abort the
    record delete.  Once delete, the record cannot be recovered.
    If deleted in erro, it must be re-entered as a new record.
    NOTE also that the deleted record number is not available for
    reuse.

<Printing a Deluxe Record>
Printing a Record:
-----------------
    You can print a copy of any record displayed on the screen by
    pressing F-5 or selecting the F5/Print button.  This print
    function is active whenever there is a record form on the
    screen, even if the form is blank.  (You receive an error
    message if your printer is not ready. Correct and retry or
    abort.)

<LookUp Information Forms>
The LookUp Information Forms:
----------------------------
    To add new look up information, press the INSert key or
    double click the INS = ADD button.  All fields are required
    entries.

    When accessing a lookup table from the Main Menu, you can
    view or edit an existing record by moving the scrolling bar
    to highlight the desired record and pressing ENTER or double
    click the ENTER to Edit button.  You can delete any
    unreferenced lookup record by selecting it with the highlight
    bar and pressing DELETE or by double clicking the DELete =
    Delete button.

    When accessing a lookup table from within a data entry form:
         you can view/edit a lookup record by highlighting it and
         pressing the F8 KEY or by double clicking the F8 to Edit
         button.
         you can import the lookup record information to a field on
         the data entry form by highlighting the desired record and
         pressing ENTER or double clicking the ENTER to Select button.

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<<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!

    TrainTrax 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 TrainTrax beyond the evaluation period, you are expected
    to register your use of the program.

    You may freely copy and distribute the Shareware version of
    TrainTrax, 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:
    RRTRAX.EXE, RRTRAX.HLP, and RRTRAX.TXT.  The file names
    created when you run the program are:  RRCAT.*, ROADNAMES.*,
    SCALES.*, & ROSTER.*.

    You may NOT copy and distribute the registered versions of
    TrainTrax.


<Product Registration>
TrainTrax Registration:
----------------------

    The registrant will receive a registered copy of TrainTrax
    (latest version). The program will be personalized with the
    registrant's name entered on the opening menu screen, and a
    includes MicroSoft compatible mouse driver. 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 registration is $20.00 (plus $5.00 for shipping/handing).
    -----------------------------------------------------------------

<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

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<<Program Catalog>>
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Shareware programs currently available from Doug Scott(1993/94):
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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, 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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