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║ P-Label ║ Copyright (c) 1990 / 1991
║ Version 1.0 ║ Mike Overacker & Alton Prillaman
╟────────────────────────────────╢ DEP Software & BedlamWare
║ Print Tracking & Label Program ║ All Rights Reserved
╚════════════════════════════════╝
P-Label v1.0 Page 1
OVERVIEW
P-Label was designed to solve one of the problems of the
Photographer with a quantity of prints and a need to label them
for distribution with a code to ease the finding of the negatives
to match the photo that the client is looking at. I have, on many
occasions, needed to get a print right away, but had no way to
tell what proof the client was looking at, since we were on the
phone. This program eliminates that scenario.
The Code entry is set up so this program may be used with the
tracking system you may be using already. This is a simple
program with a great deal of potential. I think it will help you
as it has helped me.
Mike Overacker
PhotoStar BBS
December 8, 1990
DISCLAIMER
DEP Software & BedlamWare Products disclaim all warranties relating
to this software, whether expressed or implied, including but not
limited to any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose. The author(s) will not be liable for any
special, incidental, consequential, indirect, or similar damages
nor loss of savings or expected profits due to the use or inability
to use this program. In no event shall author(s)'s liability for
any damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to use the
software, regardless of the form of the claim. The individual
running this software bears all risk as to the quality and
performance of the software.
REQUIRED HARDWARE
- An IBM compatible computer running PC/MS-DOS 3.x or 4.x
- At least 256K of RAM
- A printer with the capabilities of printing 10 CPI
LABELS
P-Label uses 3-1/2" x 15/16" labels. This is the standard
size label. The carrier paper backing is 4" wide.
P-Label v1.0 Page 2
USING P-LABEL
Hard Disk Owners:
Make a directory in which P-LABEL will reside.
[MD \PLABEL]
Change to this directory.
[CD \PLABEL]
Copy P-LABEL.EXE into this directory.
[COPY A:P-LABEL.EXE]
Floppy Disk Users:
Put your DOS diskette in drive A: and format a blank diskette in
drive B:. This will be your P-Label working diskette.
[FORMAT B:]
Copy P-LABEL.EXE onto this drive.
[COPY A:P-LABEL.EXE B:]
From your DOS prompt type: P-LABEL
After the opening screen the working screen will appear. Below is
a list of the fields and what they do.
Field 1 - Code....This is where you put your personal code to
track the photo and possibly the negative sheet number. This Code
will be followed by the automatic progressive numbering of each
label you select to print.
Field 2 - Date....This is filled automatically with the current
date. You may edit it to whatever date you want to use.
Field 3 - Starting number....This is the number that the
progressive numbering system will start with.
Field 4 - Finish number....Enter the nuber of consecutive labels
you want printed here
Field 5 - Column....You can adjust the starting column of your
printer here. The higher the number, the more to the right your
printer will start printing
Field 6/7/8/9 - Text....You can put whatever you want here.
Descriptions, your business name and phone number, etc.....
The <Enter> or Up or Dn Arrow Keys will advance you to the next
field. The Right and Left Arrow Keys as well as the Backspace key
will allow you to move within a particular field.
P-Label v1.0 Page 3
If you wish to clear the data in all fields,
simply press <Alt-E>. To clear the data in a single field,
highlight the desired field and press <Alt-D>.
If the data in all fields is correct, press the <F10> key to accept
the data an go onto the next screen. You may exit the from this
screen by pressing the <Esc> key.
A good way to align your labels is to fill all of the fields with
"X's" and print out a couple of labels. Adjust your starting
column number to correctly locate the data on your labels. Try
loading your labels at the far left side of your printer and use
the default column of 1.
After your labels have printed, you'll be returned to the data
entry screen. If you wish to print more labels, repeat the above
steps; if not, press the <Esc> key and you'll be returned to the
DOS prompt.
P-Label v1.0 Page 4
COMMENTS
Once you get the the setup taken care of, this program is a
blessing. I use it all the time and I think you will too. This
program DOES NOT store any of the info typed into the entry
fields. To do this would require the programming of a database
which would drastically increase the size of this program. Besides
that, it allows you to make the necessary changes any time you
wish. However, if there is enough interest, I'm sure we can make
a more complete version that included a database.
CREDITS
This program was written for DEP (Decent Exposure Photographics)
Software. It could not have been done without the superior
programming abilities of Alton Prillaman.
Alton is the head cook & bottle washer for BedlamWare Products
software company.
Feel free to call me at:
PhotoStar BBS
Home of DEP Software
(703)774-4667
24 hours/day
300 - 9600 USR
NOTES
If your printer does not correctly work with the current program
settings, please feel free to notify me. Make sure that you have
your printer manual handy. We'll need to know the settings for
your printer in order to make it work for you!
Have fun and enjoy!
Mike Overacker
PhotoStar BBS
December 8, 1990
P-Label v1.0 Page 5
REGISTRATION FORM
If you find this program useful, please help offset the time and
cost involved in writing programs such as P-Label. Your
contribution will ensure that other software programs such as
P-Label will be developed as well as the continued development of
P-Label. You'll also be notified of all future versions of this
program.
Your comments/suggestions/bug reports are welcomed and greatly
appreciated. Thanks in advance for your registration!
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P - L A B E L / C - L A B E L R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M
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Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code: _____________________________________________
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QTY Cost Amount
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___ P-Label Version 1.0 $ 5.00 ea. $ ______
(Print Tracking and Label Program)
___ C-Label Version 1.0 $ 5.00 ea. $ ______
(Slide Labeling Program)
___ Shipping & Handling $ 3.00 ea. $ ______
TOTAL: $ ______
Send registration to:
Mike Overacker
DEP Software
PO Box 21522
Roanoke, VA 24018-0154
I am registering P-Label Print Labeling Program and/or C-Label
Slide Labeling Program. For each one ordered, I am enclosing my
registration fee of $5.00.