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ELECTRONIC DATA MINDER
Version 1.9
(c) 1993, Crystal Systems International, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
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This program was created out of a necessity to have all
of my corporate business contacts "at my fingertips". Since
I spend a great deal of time at my computer, it seemed logical
to put this program together. After trying some of the other
"black book" and "rolodex"-type programs, I felt that this
format was the easiest to work with.
If you find this program useful, I would appreciate a
note, telling me a little about your business and what you
like most, and least, about this program. If you find that
I have left something out, then definitely let me know and
we'll update the program!
In general, the program is VERY simple to use and prompts
you every step of the way for the information needed for each
record.
RUNNING EDM
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As I stated above, EDM is a pretty simple program to use
but, there are a few things that you should know about it. To
start the program, type either RUNME or EDM.
First of all, you can search by last name or company name
and, if a match is not found, it will allow you to search all
records starting with the first letter of the name you entered.
Secondly, follow the format shown on the screen for each
field in the record. If, for example, you are working on a date
field, then enter the information as MM/DD/YY. Phone numbers do
NOT take parenthesis around the area code and putting them in
will only result in a loopback to that field to enter the infor-
mation again.
Thirdly, the Flagged Records Report shows today's flagged
records in red and all other future date flagged records (up to
three days beyond the current date) in blue. Note that when
the Flagged Records Report is printed, today's flagged records
appear with an asterisk (*) before the listing, all other
flagged records are printed normally.
This version of the program supports up to seven hundred and
fifty (750) records. If there seems to be a call for more than
that, then we will consider including that in subsequent versions.
Printing of records is one of the many additions to the
program (over previous versions). When viewing any record,
you may choose to Edit or Print that particular record.
If you choose to Edit the record, you will be prompted if
you want to edit the record or the record log file. The record
log file is a new feature in Version 1.7. It allows you to
enter two lines of text concerning any contact you have made
with the person/corporation in that record. Each entry is
date/time stamped for accuracy.
When printing a record, all of the information (ie., phone
numbers, address, etc) will be printed and then any record log
file entries will be printed.
One further caution on this program's use. The program
is written in Micro-Soft's QuickBASIC 4.5 and as such, has
certain restrictions on string character formats. Entering
commas (,) or quotation marks (") on any line will cause an
error in the program. Entering a comma will cause an immediate
"Redo from start" error, while entering quotation marks will
cause an "Input past end of file" error later during the program.
Please refrain from using commas and quotation marks in your
entries.
CLOSING
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For those techo-junkies out there that just have to know,
this program, as stated above, was written entirely in MicroSoft
QuickBASIC 4.5 and is compiled as a "stand-alone" program.
If there are any questions, comments or suggestions for
EDM, please feel free to contact me on my company beeper. The
number is listed on my record in EDM (search "R" and then [V]iew
record #1). Dialoge on this program can also me mailed to me
at:
Timothy L. Rivers
Chairman
Crystal Systems International, Inc.
P.O. Box 110651
Hialeah, Florida 33011-0651
There is no required registration for this shareware program
however, if you feel this program is useful to you, then a ten
dollar (US $10.00) registration fee is appreciated. Checks or
money orders, in U.S. funds should be made payable to Timothy
L. Rivers and sent to the above address.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for
trying a Crystal Systems International computer program product.
As our slogan proclaims..."Once you've tried us, the choice is
CRYSTAL clear!"