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│ COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This manual is copyrighted and all rights │
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SHAREWARE CONCEPT
Home Inventory is a copyrighted program protected by both U.S. and
international copyright law. You are authorized to use it without
charge for a limited period of time under the terms of the TCE's
license agreement. After that time, you must register & pay for Home
Inventory to continue using it.
Home Inventory is distributed as shareware. Shareware is commercial
software distributed in an unconventional manner. Microcomputers copy
information very easily. Instead of trying to make your life miserable
and frustrating with complicated copy protection, shareware takes
advantage of this to reach as many users as possible at the lowest
cost.
Anyone may copy a shareware program and distribute it to whomever they
desire, provided they do not charge a fee or alter it. The program
must be distributed in compressed form with all files intact.
SHAREWARE ISN'T FREE
However, unlike conventional distribution, shareware allows you to
evaluate the product before you decide to purchase it. The price is
often lower, as well, because of reduced advertising and distribution
costs. It can only work with your support. If you are still using a
shareware product after a couple of weeks, then it is obviously worth
something to you, and you should register it.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
$20.......For a single user version of Home Inventory
which includes:
* Registered Copy of the Latest Version
* Printed Manual with Binder.
* Notice of next update
* 90 Day Tech Support
$30.......For a single user version of Home Inventory
which includes:
* Registered Copy of the Latest Version
* Printed Manual with Binder.
* 2 Years Free update
* 2 Years Tech Support
* 20% discount on future orders (Preferred Customer)
$15.......For an additional copies of Home Inventory
which includes:
* Registered Copy of the Latest Version
* Printed Manual with Binder.
HOW TO REGISTER
To register your copy of Home Inventory, send in a completed copy of
the enclosed order form (ORDER.TXT) or call TCE at (301)-963-3848 or
(800)-482-4823 between 5 PM EST and 11 PM EST.
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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
TCE Software grants the customer a personal non-transferable and
non-exclusive license to use the enclosed program under the terms
stated below.
* The Home Inventory program and all other programs and
documentation distributed or shipped with it are copyrighted works
protected by U.S. and international copyright law.
* Title and ownership of the software and documentation remains
with TCE Software. You are granted a license to use your copy
of HINV_Tutor Home Inventory only under the terms and
conditions specified in this license agreement.
* Home Inventory is a commercial software package. It is not
free, and it is not in the public domain. It is distributed as
shareware, which means that before you pay for the package, you
may try it and see if you want to continue using it. You may use
Home Inventory free for a trial period of up to 30 days. If you
wish to continue using Home Inventory after that period, you
must pay the registration fee. If you choose not to pay the
registration fee, you must stop using Home Inventory and remove
it from your computer!
* You may use your copy of Home Inventory on a single computer.
You may also install it on a computer attached to a network, or
remove it from one computer and install it on a different one,
provided there is no possibility that a single copy of Home
Inventory will be used on more than one computer at a time. Site
licenses and Home Board licenses are available from TCE.
* You may copy Home Inventory for backup purposes only. If you
copy the unregistered version of Home Inventory for others, the
program must be distributed in compressed form with all files
intact.
* Any use or distribution of Home Inventory which violates this
license agreement will be considered a copyright violation, and
prosecuted to the full extend of the law. This license shall be
governed by Maryland state law and the Federal copyright laws.
TRADEMARK NOTICE
TCE is a trademark of TCE. IBM is a registered trademark of
International Business Machine Corp.. RADIO SHACK & Tandy are
registered trademarks of TANDY Corp..
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Except as stated below this software is provided "AS IS" without
warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied.
* TCE does not warrant that the functions contained in this
program will meet your requirements or that the operation of this
program will be uninterrupted or error free.
* TCE only warrants that the disk/tape on which the software is
furnished will be free of error & that the software will load &
run.
* TCE's entire liability shall be replacement of any disk or tape
not meeting TCE's limited warranty.
* TCE will not be liable for any bug, error, omission, defect,
deficiency, or nonconformity in any software. As a result, the
software is sold "As Is" and the purchaser assumes the entire risk
as to its quality and performance.
GETTING STARTED WITH TCE
HOME INVENTORY
INTRODUCTION
Home Inventory has been designed to provide the maximum HINVbility
when entering any inventory list. This is accomplished through the
use of eleven data columns, multiple search and sort criteria, and
multiple print options. Data columns (discussed at greater length
later) include:
Room or Location
Item Name
Model Number
Serial Number
Date
Cost
Place Purchased
Description
Comment
Search and Sort Criteria
include:
Search:
Find
Find Next
Change & Replace
Sort by:
Room or Location
Item Name
Model Number
Serial Number
Place Purchased
Description
Comment
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PRINT OPTIONS
Print Report Maker
A mini report generator which allows you to create your own
personalized reports. Includes field positioning,line draw, header,
footer, and defined areas. Almost any report that you would ever need
can be defined in minutes. Inventory Report a sample reports is
included on disk. This sample report can be used as is or edited to
fit your own personal needs.
Every TCE program has one main principal feature: EASE of Use. Home
Inventory is no different. Every feature of the program can easily be
used from on-screen prompts. Because the data base is contained in
memory, records and information are rapidly accessed. One of the
newest and most unique features of Home Inventory is pre-defining the
maximum number of records that can be included based on computer
memory available. When a file is loaded, the maximum record number (up
to 1500) is displayed at the lower right corner of the screen.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
When writing any manual or letter, one overwhelming problem always
arises; identifying the reader and then writing to his/her level of
expertise. TCE is designed to be used by both children and experienced
computerists. Depending on your expertise, we hope you will find
either the general overviews or detailed step by step operations
appropriate for you.
This Manual is divided up into an overview of the Main Menu Selection
Window operations and a detailed description of each program.
This manual was printed with the back of each page left intentionally
blank. Use this space to write any needed notes or additional
information supplied with future updates. Have your manual handy when
calling TCE for technical assistance.
SETTING COLOR SELECTION
While at the Main menu screen colors can be changed to any one of 8
background or 16 foreground colors. This is done by pressing any of
the following key combinations:
[CTRL] and [F1] = Normal Menu Background
[CTRL] and [F2] = Highlight Menu Background
[CTRL] and [F3] = Normal Text
[CTRL] and [F4] = Highlighted Test
TCE Home Inventory will dynamically change colors as these keys are
pressed. The colors you selected are save to disk, in Version 1.1 and
later Versions, so that you will not have to repeat this step each
time.
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HARD DISK INSTALLATION
Create a Sub-Directory
At the C: Drive prompt type cd\ [Enter] to select the C: Drive
root directory.
Once the Root Directory of your Hard Disk is selected. Type MKDIR
HINV [Enter] or the MKDIR followed by the Sub-Directory name you
want to create. Do a DIR [Enter] to verify the Sub-Directory was
created.
Copy Program to a Sub-Directory
At the C: prompt type
COPY A:\*.* C:\HINV [Enter] . If you name the Sub-Directory
something other then HINV type the C:\ followed by that name .
DISK ERROR DURING INSTALLATION
TCE guarantees the program disk for Two Years. If the Disk goes bad
or it is bad when you receive it return the disk to us and we will
replace it Free.
TCE Software
P.O. Box 2477
Gaithersburg, Md. 20886
HARD DISK OPERATION
Your program is now installed! To run the program switch the
Sub-Directory using either cd command or chdir command. Once in the
Sub-Directory type the program name and press [Enter].
TCE Home Inventory
HINV_SW [Enter]
Floppy Disk Operation
Insert your DOS disk and boot the machine. Once the machine is
running, insert your program disk in drive A. Type the program name
and press [Enter].
TCE Home Inventory
HINV_SW [Enter]
MAIN MENU OPERATION
Home Inventory's Main Menu Screen is used to access the inventory
files and data maintaining features of Home Inventory. The Main Menu
consists of Three Pop Down Menus:
File Menu
Data Menu
Print Menu
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These menus are selected using the Arrow Keys to Highlight the desired
menu & display the proper Pop Down Menu. The operation of each of the
menus is the same. Once the correct menu is selected, use the Arrow
Keys to Highlight the desired selection and press [Enter].
FILE MENU
QUIT Home INVENTORY
When you have completed entering or retrieving inventory information
and wish to return to DOS, use Quit Home Inventory under the FILE
MENU. Use the Arrow Keys to Highlight Quit Home Inventory and Press
[Enter] to select. The program will close all files, clean up memory,
and return you to the DOS prompt.
ABOUT Home INVENTORY
At the FILE MENU, use the Arrow Keys to Highlight About Home Inventory
and Press [Enter] to select.
A Window with the version number and a message from TCE will appear.
Use this version number when calling for technical assistance or
requesting an Update.
As always TCE has tried to bring you High Quality Software at a
reasonable price. Please take time to read our personal letter to you,
our valued customer. Press [Enter] to Continue. You will return to the
Main Menu screen.
DATA MENU
The Data Menu is used to Create and/or Edit a Home Inventory File
(data base).
CREATE FILE
At the DATA MENU, use the Arrow Keys to Highlight Create File and
Press [Enter] to select. You will be prompted to Type in FILE NAME.
If you type in a file name that already exists, a message will appear:
File Already Exists
Press [Esc] to Continue
If you attempt to enter a new data base without a file name or an
invalid file name, a message will appear:
Invalid File Name
Press [Esc] to Cancel
Once the File Name has been entered, Home Inventory will create the
file on disk and switch automatically to the Browse Screen. To modify
or add information, see Browse Screen Operation.
EDIT FILE
At the DATA MENU, use the Arrow Keys to Highlight Edit File and Press
[Enter] to select. A list of existing data bases will be presented.
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Use the Arrow Keys to select the one to be edited and Press [Enter].
The program will load the inventory data base in to memory and switch
immediately to the Browse Screen. To modify or add information, see
Browse Screen Operation.
PRINT MENU
The final Menu at the Main Menu Screen is the Print Menu. Use the
Arrow Keys to access Print and the Arrow Keys to access specific print
functions.
PRINTER SET UP
The Printer Set Up Screen will define the printer parameters to be
used on all of the reports you create. It can be changed at any time
to accommodate specific report requirements. Use the Arrow Keys to
access individual fields within this screen.
Set Up String
Provides for specific and unique printer information (see printer
instruction book) to be entered for specific requirements i.e.,
increasing the number of characters per inch. Each three digit entry
must be followed by a /. For example, to compress to 16 characters
per inch on an Epson printer, enter 027/064/015/027/048 into the Set
Up String field.
Margins
The next three fields provide for two digit margins for Left, Top and
Bottom. The right margin will be defined within the report generator.
Page Length
Enter two digit page lengths up to a total of 99.
Create Report
Use the Create Report Menu to construct specific report formats to fit
your individual requirements. Highlight Create Report and press
[Enter]. A block will appear asking you to Type In Report Name and
press [Enter]. Type in up to a seven character file name. If you type
in a file name that already exists, a message will appear:
File Already Exists
Press [Esc] to Continue
If you attempt to enter a new data base without a file name or an
invalid file name, a message will appear:
Invalid File Name
Press [Esc] to Cancel
Once the File Name has been entered, a Report Format Screen will be
presented. Please note that at the top of the screen, the file name
you entered will be presented with an extension (.SPF) assigned by the
program.
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PRINT REPORT FUNCTION KEY COMMANDS
At the bottom of the screen there are seven function key commands in
parenthesis. In each case, the purpose of those commands is displayed
immediately below them. These will be discussed in detail in this
section. The Print Report Function Key Commands are:
[F1] Move Field
[F2] Position Field
[F3] Line Draw
[F4] Position Footer
[F5] Position Header
[F7] Delete Field
[ESC] Quit
As you read through the following information, remember that the term
"field" refers back to the Inventory Files you previously created.
When you have completed constructing the report to your specific
requirements, you will be assigning the specific Inventory File to the
report (see Print Report).
[F1]
Move Field allows you to reposition any field in the report to any
place on the screen. Position the cursor on the field to be moved
(field must first be defined and positioned using the F2 key) and
press [F1]. Note that the field goes from a shaded area to a series of
small vertical lines. The small vertical lines will then move with the
cursor to aid you in defining exactly where you wish the field
positioned. Move the cursor to the location on the screen where the
field is to begin and press [F1], [F2], or [Enter] (note on screen
instructions at the top of the screen). The shaded area will then move
to the new location.
[F2]
Position Field allows you to select a field and initially position it.
When you press [F2], a window will be displayed at the center of the
screen containing all Fields in an inventory. Use the Arrow Keys to
select the field to be placed on screen. If a field has already been
selected and displayed, it will appear in light blue. Those fields not
yet selected will be displayed in yellow. As you move the cursor, note
that it will bypass those fields already included in the report.
When the desired field is highlighted, press [Enter]. The field will
appear at the upper left of the screen as a series of short blue
lines. Move the field using the Arrow Keys to the desired screen
position and press [Enter], [F1] or [F2] (see instructions at the top
of the screen). If further repositioning is desired, follow the
instructions under F1 above.
NOTE - THE FIELD NAME THAT CORRESPONDS TO THE CURSOR LOCATION (WHEN
POSITIONED OVER A FIELD) WILL APPEAR AT THE LOWER LEFT OF THE SCREEN.
The Field Name label will allow you to keep track of where you have
positioned various fields as you build the report. The lower right of
the screen contains the Row and Column location of the cursor.
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[F3]
Line Draw is a feature that allows you to underline fields typed in
data (discussed later in this section) or create boxes for specific
fields or, if desired, for the entire report. The uses of Line Draw
are limited only by imagination. To begin the line, position the
cursor at the screen location where the line is to begin and press
[F3]. Use the Arrow Keys to draw the line in any direction. Press [F3]
or [Enter] to turn off Line Draw (see instructions at the top of the
screen). To remove a line, use backspace or space bar using the Arrows
to position the cursor.
[F4]
Position Footer allows you to position the record footer at any point
on the screen. Simply position the cursor where the footer is to go
and press [F4]. The footer will be repositioned on screen.
[F5]
Position Header allows you to position the record header at any point
on the screen. Simply position the cursor where the header is to go
and press [F5]. The header will be repositioned on screen.
[F7]
Delete Field allows you to remove any field from the report. Position
the cursor at any place in the field (name will appear at the bottom
after "Field Name:) and press [F7]. The Field will be removed, but
will be available for future use by pressing [F2] and following the
directions above.
[ESC]
Quit will enable you to leave the screen and return to the Main Menu.
If you are using one of the Function Keys, [ESC] will return you to
the report screen.
When constructing the report, you may type in constant information at
any place on the screen. For example, there is one line available
above the header to type in a title (or anything you wish). You can
see this used in the sample report.
Edit Report
When Edit Report is chosen from the Print Menu, those reports
previously created and saved to disk will be presented. Use the
Arrow Keys to select and press [Enter]. The Report Screen will be
displayed.
Print Report
At the Main Menu, select Print and use the Arrow Keys to highlight
Print Report and press [Enter]. A Pop Down Menu will appear with the
Report Formats you created. Select the desired Format using the
Arrow Keys and press [Enter]. A second Pop Down Menu will appear with
all Inventory Files you previously created. Select the desired File
using the Arrow Keys and press [Enter]. At this point, you have
matched a report format with an inventory file. You must now determine
if all or part of the information contained in your report format is
to be printed.
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After you have selected the File, the computer will clear buffer space
and indicate on the screen that the file is being loaded. At that
time, a Print File Screen will be presented. At the top will be the
File Name you selected. In the center will be a window with two
options. Use the Arrow Keys to select your option.
Print All
When Print All is selected, press [Enter]. Ensure that your printer is
on, properly connected and has paper. A Printing Screen will appear.
To stop printing, press [Esc] to return to the Main Menu Print Menu.
Selective Print
When you highlight Selective Print and press [Enter] a full Search
Criteria Window will be presented. Use this to select which items from
the selected Inventory File will be printed using the Print Format you
selected. For example, if you desire to print only those items in the
Audio/Visual Category from the enclosed sample, simply type in
Audio/Visual in the Category/Subject line and press F1 to begin
printing. The computer will select the Audio/Visual portion of your
file and begin printing. The files to be presented can be further
defined by filling in additional fields ( e.g., Audio/Visual under
category and Television under Item Name)
When printing is complete, the program will return you to the Print
Menu at the Main Menu.
BROWSE SCREEN
The Browse Screen is used to browse through the file or edit the file.
You will see that near the bottom of the screen is a line beginning
with Drive/Directory information as well as the file name you selected
with an extension (.SIV) assigned by the program. When selecting data
files, you will see this assigned extension after each file name.
Also note that at the end of that line is the current highlighted
record as well as the total number of records that can be included in
this file. The total number of records will vary depending upon the
type and memory availability of your computer. This total is
determined by the computer when the program is loaded and is displayed
to aid you in planning how to make the best use of available record
space. The records are displayed horizontally and the current record
is highlighted in reverse video. When [Enter] is pressed, the
highlighted record will be displayed in the Edit Window. You can
browse through your records using the browse window with the following
keys.
BROWSE SCREEN KEY COMMANDS
[UP] Positions you on the previous record
[DOWN] Positions you on the next record
[ENTER] Open Edit Window (For highlighted record)
[ESC ] Activates Pop Down Menu located at the top of the screen.
[Page Up] Moves you -16 records
[Page Down] Moves you +16 records
[Right Arrow] Scrolls screen to the right
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[Left Arrow] Scrolls screen to the left
[Tab] Scrolls the screen 20 places to the right
[Shift + Tab] Scrolls the screen 20 places to the left
[End Key] Scrolls all the way to the right side of the screen
[Home] Brings you back all the way to the left side of the screen
[F1] Find Next .
[F3] Copy Record to buffer.
[F4] Paste Record from buffer.
[F6] Erase Record.
[F7] Delete Record and Compress file.
[F10] Activates Pop Down Menu located at the top of the screen.
EDIT WINDOW
The Edit Window for the highlighted record will be presented on the
screen. All column headers for the record can be completed from this
screen. Use [Enter] or the Arrow Keys to move between columns(fields).
At the bottom of the screen are five key commands:
[Pg Up] Open the window for the previous record (record number
will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen.)
[Pg Dn] Open the window for the next record (record number will be
displayed at the bottom right of the screen.)
[Up] Move to previous field
[Down] Move to next field
[ESC] Close Window and return to the file display
[F3] Copy Record to buffer.
[F4] Paste Record from buffer.
[F6] Erase Record.
[F7] Delete Record and Compress file.
To enter data in the fields, simply highlight the field to be
completed and make the entry. The number of characters available for
each field are as follows:
Room or Location 24
Item Name 30
Model Number 20
Serial Number 20
Date 8
Cost 11
Place Purchased 20
Description 57
Comment 57
When you have completed a record,Press [Esc] to return to the file, or
Page Up or Page Down to open windows for other records. If you are
looking for specific records or types of information from within
existing records, that information can best be found and/or changes
made using the Pop Down Menus at the top of the file screen.
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FILE MENU
The File Menu allows you to save your record entries while editing
(Save). You may also save the file and return to the Main Menu (Save
and Exit) or return to the Main Menu without saving (Exit without
Save) the data entries you made while the file was in memory (will not
effect data already saved to disc). The Compress File feature of the
File Menu removes any blank record spaces you may have deleted while
editing. For example, if record 3 following records up one space to
fill the blank line. The feature enables you to make the most
efficient use of record space. The program will automatically compress
the File when saving to disc.
Access the File Menu by pressing [Esc] or [F10] from the Main
Inventory Screen. Use the Use the Arrow Keys to access the desired
function within the File Menu.
EDIT MENU
The Edit Menu enables you to reposition, copy or remove records.
Before activating the Pop Down Menus, highlight the record to be
manipulated while still at the Main Inventory Screen. When
highlighted, activate the Pop Down Menus by pressing [Esc] or [F10
]and move to the Edit Menu by using Arrow Keys. Choose the desired
function by using the Arrow Keys.
To copy a record into memory, highlight Copy Record & press [Enter].
You will be returned to the Main Inventory Screen. At this time, move
the cursor to an empty row, return to the Edit Menu, highlight Paste
and press [Enter]. The record will be entered into the highlighted
row. If you highlighted a row containing a record, Paste will
substitute the copied record for the existing one which will be
deleted from the file.
The Erase and Delete Functions are essentially the same. The primary
difference is that when you Erase a record, the row will remain blank.
When you Delete a record, the file will compress to fill the blank
row.
Each of the functions in the Edit Menu have a corresponding function
key for use at the Main Inventory Screen. This eliminates the need to
move between the Inventory Screen and the Edit Menu. For example,
simply highlight a record to be Copied and press [F3]. To Paste,
Highlight an empty row and press [F4].
[F3] Copy Record
[F4] Paste Record
[F6] Erase Record
[F7] Delete Record
SEARCH MENU
Access the Search Menu by pressing [Esc] or F10 from the Main
Inventory Screen. Use the Arrow Keys to access the desired function
within the Search Menu.
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The Find feature of this menu allows you to locate a file using
information contained in any field. Highlight Find and press [Enter].
A blank Search Criteria Window will appear. Simply Highlight the
Field(s) to be used in the search and enter the information. When
completed, press [F1] and the first record that corresponds to the
search criteria will be highlighted. You can find additional records
by either highlighting and entering Find Next at the Search Window or
continuing to press [F1] at the Main Inventory Screen. Each time [F1]
was used, the program will highlight the next record that fits your
search criteria.
If you find that your search criteria was not specific enough, or you
wish to change a search field, return to the Search Menu and enter
Repeat Find. The Search Criteria Window you previously filled in will
be presented. When changes have been made, press [F1] to repeat the
Find Operation.
SORT MENU
Access the Sort Menu by pressing [Esc] or [F10] from the Main
Inventory Screen. Use the Arrow Keys to access the desired function
within the Sort Menu.
Use the Arrow Keys to highlight the Field to be sorted. When the field
is chosen, press [Enter]. The program will arrange all records in the
File either numerically (low to high) and/or alphabetically. If both
numbers and letters appear in the same field, the numbers will be
sorted first, followed by the letters.
When sorting, the program will automatically compress the file and
will display a counter of records being sorted.
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