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CaSSS Software Catalog ====================== The CaSSS System Master Menu ============================ The CaSSS System Master Menu is a "Life-Saver" for the beginner, and a "Time- Saver" for the power user! Its ease of use and flexibility make it a program that you'll never out-grow. If you've got a hard disk computer, you can spend a lot of time changing sub- directories and searching DIRectory lists, looking for the program you want. Even if you remember the name of the program you want and where it's located, you shouldn't have to waste your time getting started! The CaSSS System Master Menu gives you access to your programs and DOS commands by simply typing a number. Any command that you execute at a DOS prompt can be executed from the menu: - Built-in commands, like "DIR" and "COPY". - DOS programs, like "FORMAT" and "CHKDSK". - Batch files. - Programs like Lotus 1-2-3, dBase or Word Perfect. Maintaining the menu, adding, changing, and deleting entries couldn't be simpler! Just type "M" for Maintenance, and make the necessary changes, ON SCREEN, WITHOUT LEAVING THE MENU PROGRAM!. Any menu entry can be another menu! Each menu can have up to 40 entries. There's basically NO LIMIT to the number of menus you can have. - Each menu is in a separate sub-directory. - Your "Top Level" menu could have entries for up to 40 other menus! - Each "second-level" menu could have entries for (up to 40) other menus. - Menus can be "nested" up to nine levels deep! "Variable" menu entries can be set up to ask for information to be used in the command, such as: - A disk drive letter. - A sub-directory specification. - A directory "mask". - A file name, such as the document name for a Word Processor. A "General" menu entry lets you perform ANY COMMAND, on ANY DISK and ANY SUB- DIRECTORY. An entry can be set up to "temporarily exit" the menu. - You then have a normal DOS prompt and may execute any number of commands or programs, change to different sub-directories and/or disk drives. - At any time, the DOS command "Exit" returns you immediately to the menu. Any time that you return to the menu, your original disk drive and sub- directory are reset. You always know where you are. Each menu can be a different color (or normal/reverse video on a monochrome monitor.) Each menu can be printed, as a hard-copy record, or to use as a model when setting up new menus. The CaSSS System Master Menu comes on a 5.25" disk, packaged with a 27 page User's Guide. For a limited time, the CaSSS System Master Menu is being offered to registered users of CompuShow at a SPECIAL MAIL-ORDER PRICE of $30! The CaSSS Mailing List System ============================= With the CaSSS Mailing List System, you can enter, classify, retrieve, maintain, select, and sort name and address data, print mailing labels, various mailing lists, and output names to produce personalized letters. The [F1] key is available throughout the system, displaying "context-sensitive" help information at the touch of a key. If you've ever used a mailing list or DataBase program that has a separate first and last name, you know about the problems with that kind of system. The program needs to know the LAST NAME, in order to sort names alphabetically. But, with a SEPARATE first and last name, one or the other is always too short! With the CaSSS Mailing List, the "\" (Back-Slash) identifies the start of the last name. It's used when names are sorted alphabetically, but is never printed. Four category codes provide an almost infinite number of combinations to categorize your Mailing List records. You can print labels that are one, two, three, four, or five labels across the page. The maximum number of characters that will fit on each label determines the maximum size of Name, Address lines, and City that you can enter in the maintenance function. This means that you can be sure that the names you enter won't be "chopped off" when labels are printed. Names can be selected for a Mailing List Report, Mailing Labels, or output to a "Merge File", to create personalized letters. - The Merge File is compatible with virtually ALL Word Processor programs. - Sample formats are included for WordStar, Microsoft Word, and PC-Write. The Mailing List Report can be printed with all Mailing List data, as a quick- reference list, or as a phone directory. When names are selected for mailing labels or output to a merge file, you may automatically update the Date of Last Contact. The CaSSS Mailing List System comes on two 5.25" disks, with the "ready-to- print" User's Guide on disk. For a limited time, the CaSSS Mailing List System is being offered to registered users of CompuShow at a SPECIAL MAIL-ORDER PRICE of $55! CaSSS Checkbook Reconciliation Program ====================================== The Checkbook Reconciliation is like a very specialized, high-speed spread- sheet. - The top section of the screen contains "header" information: - The account name. - The statement period (from and to dates). - The beginning and ending balances from the bank statement. - The beginning and ending checkbook balances. - The calculated reconciliation of the bank statement and checkbook, which are updated continuously, as you enter data. - The center section is a window over the transactions. - The bottom lines indicate available options, the date, time, shift status, etc. - Context-sensitive help is available at a touch of the [F1] key! - The [F2] key is available to automatically enter the next check number for you. In any column other than the check number, [F2] will repeat the entry from the previous transaction. (For example, if you write a number of checks on the same day, [F2] will repeat the date from one line to the next.) Each month you write checks for rent or a mortgage payment, utility bills, doctor, dentist, credit card payments, etc. As a time-saver, you can assign names to "macro keys", so that you don't have to type them each time. The names that you use on a regular basis can be assigned to "Alt" + any letter key. The beginning balances for the statement and checkbook are carried forward automatically from last month. As you enter the amount of a deposit or check, the checkbook ending balance is immediately updated. For each check or deposit on the bank statement, enter "Y" in the column labeled "St", and the statement reconciliation is updated immediately. The Reconciliation can be printed to your printer, to the screen, or to disk. "Closing" a reconciliation creates the reconciliation file for the following month. The account name, the statement and checkbook balances and any "in transit transactions" are automatically "carried forward" to the next month. The CaSSS Checkbook Reconciliation comes on one 5.25" disk, with a 21 page "ready-to-print" User's Guide on disk. For a limited time, the CaSSS Checkbook Reconciliation is being offered to registered users of CompuShow at a SPECIAL MAIL-ORDER PRICE of $29! CaSSS General Ledger System =========================== The CaSSS General Ledger is, frankly, the finest stand-alone General Ledger program available anywhere! If you operate a small business, or prepare financial reports for a club or organization, then you should be using the CaSSS General Ledger. Standard Features of CaSSS Systems - All CaSSS Systems are menu driven. You perform any function by selecting its number from the System Main Menu. - CaSSS Systems are designed to allow high speed operation. Your level of experience sets the pace. You'll never be slowed down by the system. - Information is entered and updated in clear, logical, "full function" file maintenance routines. You add new records, change existing ones, and delete obsolete records in one operation. - You NEVER need to exit an "add program" in order to do a change or delete! -Information is entered and maintained in "full screen" mode. You see the data currently on file, and "step through" the record, making any necessary changes. - You may move freely, UP and DOWN the screen. - CaSSS Systems include context-sensitive help at the touch of a key. - Help is available at all times, throughout the system. - Pressing the [F1] key pops up an on-screen help box. - Being "context-sensitive", the help screen describes what you are currently doing. There's no need to search through un-related instructions to find the information you need. - To standardize and speed data entry, you may assign strings of up to 200 characters and other keystrokes to be "typed for you" when you press a single key. - CaSSS Systems make use of available computer features: - Screen colors. - Reverse video. - Reduced intensity. - Underline mode. - CaSSS Systems make use of available printer features: - Up to four character "pitches". - Either 6 or 8 lines per inch. - A bold print mode, for highlighting messages on reports. - Near-Letter-Quality print mode may be used for high quality printing. - CaSSS Systems provide security through optional password protection. - Up to three Operator Passwords may be specified. No one may use the system without entering a valid password. - A Master Password gives you the ability to change the operator (or master) passwords, when necessary. - Password entry is "cloaked", so that an on-looker can't observe a password being entered. - The current date is displayed on all screens and printed on all reports. - The current time of day is displayed on all screens, and printed, where appropriate, on reports. - CaSSS Systems provide report "spooling". Reports may be printed to disk: - for viewing on screen, - for printing at a later time, - for printing multiple copies, or - for printing "in background", while you continue to work. - You can use the system even when the printer is unavailable! The CaSSS General Ledger turns your computer into a fast, powerful accounting tool. Flexible enough for a large business, the CaSSS General Ledger is straight-forward and easy to use. A small business will find it a perfect choice for handling its unique accounting needs. The clear, logical operation of the CaSSS General Ledger allows you to concentrate on the work you want to do, rather than wasting valuable time trying to solve the mysteries of confusing software. CaSSS General Ledger Features - Flexible account numbering. - There is NO pre-defined Chart of Accounts. - There are NO constraints on account number format or "ranges". - Account numbers are alpha-numeric, and may contain numbers, letters, and "editing" characters. - There is no need to change the way you operate to accommodate the system. - Complete freedom from operating deadlines. - There is NO "month-end" or "quarter-end" processing! - You NEVER close (or forget to close) the books for a month! - You NEVER close (or forget to close) the books for a quarter! - You may begin working on a new year before you close the previous year! - You may close a year several times, if necessary! - Adjustments and corrections may be made in the period in which they belong. Monthly figures are not distorted by adjustments which logically belong in an earlier period. - General Ledger transaction entry and maintenance is designed for accuracy and ease of use. - The transaction balance is continuously updated. - Up to twelve transactions are displayed in the transaction window. (You never lose track of "where you are", if interrupted!) - Pop up an "Account Look-Up" window at the touch of a key. - It's impossible to process transactions that are out of balance. - If you can't tell a "Debit" from a "Credit", then the CaSSS General Ledger is for you. Two transaction entry techniques are provided: - The "traditional" method relies on an understanding of debits and credits, and is very natural to anyone familiar with accounting. - The "intuitive" method is perfect for anyone who has trouble remembering when to debit or credit an account. - The Recurring Entries feature standardizes and facilitates processing of regular monthly transactions. - The system accommodates up to 26 separate Journals. - A Detail Trial Balance report may be printed to show account balances and the detail of all transactions against each account. - The General Journal List may be printed to produce a Cash Receipts Journal, a Cash Disbursements Journal, Check Registers, etc. - There is full support for Budgets. - Three techniques facilitate entry of budget figures. - A flexible budget report is available. - Financial reports may be printed as a comparison of actual to budget. - Formal financial reports satisfy those special requirements, such as annual meetings, lending institutions, etc. - Financial reports may be custom designed for reporting by department, location, sales area, etc. - The system automatically designs an Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and combined Financial Statement. - Financial reports may be produced for a single month, a range of months (quarter, half-year, etc.), or for the entire year. - Financial reports may be printed in any of fourteen formats, to show current account balance, current period, last year or budget, and with optional percentages. - General Ledger data may be "exported" for use by external programs such as Lotus 1-2-3 or dBase. The CaSSS General Ledger comes with a bound Reference Manual on two 5.25" disks. For a limited time, the CaSSS General Ledger System is being offered to registered users of CompuShow at a SPECIAL MAIL-ORDER PRICE of $250!