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J . O . S . S .
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The Job Oriented SpreadSheet
Toolkit Software Pty Ltd
13 Waring Way
KARDINYA, PERTH
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6163
Phone : Intnl (+61) 9 337 6866
9.00am to 5.00pm (GMT + 7 Hours)
Fax : Intnl (+61) 9 337 4037
24 Hours 7 Days a Week
BBS : Intnl (+61) 9 337 2139
24 Hours 7 Days a Week
C O P Y R I G H T N O T I C E
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'JOSS' is NOT a public domain or a free program.
JOSS is copyright (C) by Toolkit Software Pty Ltd. All Rights
Reserved.
This software and documentation is fully owned by Toolkit Software
Pty Ltd and is protected by Australian copyright law and by inter-
national copyright treaty provisions. Any use of this software in
breach of copyright or outside of the terms listed in our Limited
Distribution Licence will be prosecuted to the best of our ability.
This software must be treated like any other copyrighted material,
(books, video movies, tapes etc.), and no copies must be made except
under the provisions outlined in the Limited Distribution Licence.
Distribution of JOSS under the terms of the Limited Distribution
Licence is restricted to Australia, New Zealand, United States,
Canada and the United Kingdom. Distribution outside of these areas
is only permitted with the written authorisation of Toolkit Software
Pty Ltd.
Registration fees paid for JOSS are non-refundable. Toolkit
Software offers you the opportunity to evaluate JOSS before buying
through Shareware.
W A R R A N T Y
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Toolkit Software Pty Ltd licences this software and manual "As is"
without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including,
but not limited to, warranty of merchantability, performance and/or
fitness for any particular purpose.
Toolkit Software Pty Ltd does not warrant that the JOSS software is
suitable for your requirements or that the operation of JOSS will be
either uninterrupted or error free.
In no event will Toolkit Software Pty Ltd, its officers, directors,
employees, shareholders, affiliates, owners, or other related
parties be liable for consequential, incidental, indirect or other
damages including loss of profits, or other incidental or con-
sequential damages, arising from the use of, or inability to use,
this program, even if Toolkit Software Pty Ltd has been advised of
the possibilities of such damages, or for any claim by any other
party.
C O N T E N T S
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An Introduction to JOSS. ..... 1
The Shareware Concept. ..... 4
Why Should I & How Do I Register JOSS? ..... 5
How to Install JOSS on Your Computer. ..... 6
Running the JOSS demonstrations. ..... 7
Quantity Purchases & Site Licences. ..... 8
Support for JOSS. ..... 9
Toolkit Software Pty Ltd Software Upgrade Policy. ..... 9
Limited Distribution Licence. ..... 10
JOSS Order Form. ..... 11
AN INTRODUCTION TO JOSS
-----------------------
Welcome to the exciting world of Job Oriented SpreadSheets.
What is a Job Oriented Spreadsheet?, you ask. Well, have you ever
tried to explain how a spreadsheet program works to your Mother, or
to a sixteen year old typist at the office? It's not easy, is it?
Toolkit Software believes that now the explanations will be a whole
lot simpler. We have achieved this by allowing you to develop
sheets that don't always behave or even look like old fashioned
spreadsheets. With JOSS even the least experienced person can make
productive use of your spreadsheets.
JOSS is the first 'dual personality' spreadsheet in the world.
It offers, in one mode, one of the most powerful spreadsheet systems
available, while in its alternative mode, JOSS becomes a highly
productive and fully automated job environment. JOSS is unique,
great power and simplified application in one package.
The experienced spreadsheet user will soon appreciate that limits
imposed by other spreadsheets have now been removed. Our feature
list will open your eyes to the creative potential now available in
spreadsheet development, while the Job Orientation concept will
allow you to apply these developments in ways never before possible.
Spreadsheets have always offered the potential for productive use of
computer technology but it is now recognised in the real world that
this goal was only partly achieved. The problem has always been one
of education. How does an uneducated user translate this vast
technical power into productive application?
JOSS offers a simple solution to a complex problem. It recognises
that the majority of people expected to apply spreadsheets do not
have the time or inclination to climb the learning curve needed for
effective and productive spreadsheet use. JOSS allows development
of complex yet flexible spreadsheet tasks, while Job Orientation
puts this power into the hands of all with minimal training.
Imagine, if in your business, all staff could make effective and
productive use of your spreadsheet developments without the large
educational commitment needed to obtain just the basics of normal
spreadsheet use.
Imagine, that the power and flexibility of spreadsheets could be
applied to tasks that were previously only possible with dedicated
programming. That the end result would be a tailored solution,
simplified, automated and very productive.
Below we have listed some of the features that make JOSS unique.
When you have taken the time to read the brief notes we think that
you will be impressed enough, not only to watch the demonstration
provided, but also to want to own a copy of this exciting and
powerful package.
Lotus & JOSS is a 'Lotus' like spreadsheet system with the
dBaseIII ability to design, create and work interactively
Compatible with external dBaseIII database files.
Job JOSS is the only spreadsheet that allows the creation
Procedures of Job Procedures. A procedure allows you to combine
spreadsheets, databases, reports etc. into a complete
job processing environment. The final job process is
automated, personalised and is easy to learn and use.
External JOSS allows you to create as many DBIII compatible
Databases databases as you need. The information stored in
these databases can be accessed interactively by the
spreadsheet system forming a powerful data processing
combination.
Bills of JOSS incorporates an extensive Bill of Materials
Materials system, allowing you to create complex items from
components held within your databases.
Job JOSS provides complete job control facilities. A job
Control library is maintained for each procedure with every
job undertaken being easy to retrieve, copy or
delete.
Sheet This powerful feature allows you to transfer data
Linking from sheet to sheet, relating work previously done to
calculations now being undertaken. When combined with
the 30 sheet capacity of a JOSS job, this feature
allows the development of massive and fully inter-
active processes.
Cell Color JOSS provides the facilities to apply color to your
Attributes spreadsheets. This is another feature that allows you
to tailor and personalise sheets and job processes to
suit yours needs exactly.
Automatic Changes in a particular job sheet or in database
Job Updates values used within sheets, can be automatically
reflected throughout all other related job sheets
through the use of the job update facilities.
Change a price in your database and recost the
complete job in one action.
Data Entry JOSS allows you to nominate the cells in which data
Cells will be entered and to apply an explanatory message
to these cells. These data entry cells automate the
action of the sheets in the Job mode, removing the
need to learn the position of each key cell and to
continually search for cells with the cursor keys.
Menus JOSS provides a horizontal, drop down menu system
that displays the complete path to the various menu
options at all times. This menu system keeps you
fully informed as to your position without covering
underlining data.
Importing JOSS gives you the ability to Import:
Data - Spreadsheets from LOTUS 123, (Version 2),
- Database files from dBASE III,
- Comma and Delimited ASCII text files.
Extracting JOSS provides facilities to extract data to:
Data - dBASE III compatible databases files.
- Comma & Delimited ASCII text files.
Macros The system comes complete with a large Macro command
library to speed up the execution of repetitive tasks.
Macro operations can be applied to data entry cells,
providing automated actions at selected parts of a
job.
Functions Over 80 Function commands are available for inclusion
in formulas to help you with all mathematical and
Data manipulation requirements.
Database JOSS gives you the ability to design & create
Reports database report layouts tailored exactly to your
reporting requirements for each database.
Sheet JOSS allows you to set up a list of ranges to print
Reports from your spreadsheet, rather that just the one Print
range. This allows spreadsheets 'pages' to be printed
in any order without the necessity to continually
reset the print range.
Colors The color selection of all screen displays may be
changed to suit individual tastes.
Dependency JOSS minimises recalculation times by only calculat-
Recalc ing cells which are dependent on the last cell to
have data entered. In large sheets this significantly
reduces recalulation times.
THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT
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JOSS is NOT a free or public domain product, it is offered to you as
Shareware. JOSS is available to you for a period of 30 days, during
which time you may use and evaluate the program. Further, you are
free to distribute copies of the entire package, to your friends and
colleagues, on the same trial basis.
At the end of this 30 day period, you must decide if you wish to
continue to use JOSS. If so, then you must register with Toolkit
Software Pty Ltd to receive a registered copy of JOSS. If you do
not wish to register JOSS then you must destroy your copy of the
program.
Shareware is a great way of allowing people to examine software and
make sure it suits their needs before paying for it. Combined with
the distribution system offered by Bulletin Boards and Shareware
Dealers it puts software into your hands at a fraction of the price
of comparable commercial packages.
Everyone benefits from Shareware, and its continued success depends
completely on you registering the software that you decide to keep.
Registrations buy a future for these software products. They allow
the products to be supported and developed further. They also allow
the software companies involved to develop other products that you
again can acquire as Shareware.
PLEASE SUPPORT SHAREWARE, IT IS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE.
WHY SHOULD I & HOW DO I REGISTER JOSS?
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You benefit from registering JOSS. On registration you receive:
- A comprehensive manual covering all of the functions and
facilities of JOSS in detail. It is difficult to appreciate
the full range of features, power and capabilities contained in
JOSS without this manual.
- Ongoing Support for your technical queries. Toolkit supplies
Phone, Fax, BBS and Mail support for any questions you may have
about JOSS. The cost of registration includes the first hour
of telephone technical support, after which Toolkit Software
charges for this service at the then current rate.
- Access to our Procedure Library. Toolkit is actively involved
in the development of Job Procedures for a wide variety of
industries. These procedures are made available to registered
users at varying prices. These pre-defined Job Procedures may
be of great benefit to people using JOSS in their industry or,
alternatively to people wishing to generate computer sales to
vertical markets.
- Low cost upgrades. JOSS is a growing product with many
significant enhancements currently being developed. Registered
users are notified when new releases occur and can purchase
upgrades for a minimal cost.
How to Order JOSS
-----------------
JOSS registration cost US$69.00 (plus US$10.00 freight & handling).
An order form for JOSS registration is supplied in the appendix of
this documentation as well as being on this disk in a file called
ORDER.DOC.
Toolkit Software accepts telephone orders with Visa, Amex,
Mastercard and, in Australia only, Bankcard. Checks and money orders
are acceptable when drawn in Australian Dollars on Australian Banks.
Please complete the order form and send it with your remittance to:
TOOLKIT SOFTWARE PTY LTD
13 Waring Way
Kardinya, PERTH
Western Australia 6163
Phone: 09-337 6866 (International) 619-337 6866
Fax : 09-337 4037 619-337 4037
BBS : 09-337 2139 619-337 2139
HOW TO INSTALL JOSS ON YOUR COMPUTER
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JOSS is contained in 3 zip files called JOSS1, JOSS2 & JOSS3.zip.
To install JOSS simply copy these 3 zip files into a new sub-
directory and unzip these 3 files using PKUNZIP.
Eg: PKUNZIP *
JOSS does not need a specific directory name to work from, so
you can place these files into any subdirectory of your choosing.
To run the program, enter JOSS at the DOS prompt:
Eg: C:>JOSS[ENTER]
RUNNING THE JOSS DEMONSTRATIONS
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We have provided two demonstrations to introduce you to the power
and capabilities of this sophisticated program.
The first is a self running demonstration on the features of JOSS
and its place in Shareware. To run this demonstration from DOS,
enter the directory in which you have placed the JOSS files and
type, at the DOS prompt;
DEMO[ENTER]
The second, is an example of a vastly simplified JOSS Job Procedure
based upon the costing of 3 areas involved in building a home. This
Job Procedure is typical of all JOSS Job Procedures and demonstrates
the ease with which a JOSS job can be produced.
To use this job procedure;
1. Enter JOSS by typing, at the DOS prompt;
JOSS[ENTER]
2. Select 'Procedure' from the JOSS Main Menu.
This option will display the selection of job procedures
available in the JOSS directory. Using the cursor keys,
point to the procedure called 'HOME' and press [ENTER].
3. Select the menu option 'Sheet New' from the JOSS Sheet
menu. This option will present the Job Initialisation
form that has been designed for this procedure and will
allow you to enter some example detail. Press 'F10' to
save your entries and create the job.
4. Select 'CONCRETE' from the list of job sheets presented.
5. You are now running a typical JOSS job. Follow the job
menu items and you will estimate the cost of constructing
a sample home for each of Siteworks, Concrete, Windows and
Brickwork areas.
6. When having exited the job, select 'Procedure Clear' from
the JOSS Main Menu and JOSS will return to its 'Spread-
Sheet Mode'. Calling any procedure changes JOSS back to
its automated job mode.
QUANTITY PURCHASES & SITE LICENCES
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ALL BUSINESS, CORPORATE, GOVERNMENT OR INSTITUTIONAL USERS OF JOSS
MUST BE REGISTERED WITH TOOLKIT SOFTWARE PTY LTD.
Toolkit Software offers both quantity purchasing discounts and site
licensing. Our site licensing agreement allows you to duplicate and
distribute, within your organisation, a specified number of copies
of JOSS. Duplication of multiple copies of JOSS is not allowed
except under the terms of our site licence agreement.
The fees charged for site licensing are based on the number of user
copies to be made. Toolkit Software supplies you with a single copy
of JOSS with the agreement that you can copy and distribute to the
specified number of users.
Please contact Toolkit Software for more information on both site
licensing and quantity discounts.
PLEASE NOTE:
- ALL DISCOUNTS AND PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE.
- DISCOUNTS ARE NOT CUMULATIVE. THEY APPLY TO SINGLE
ORDERS ONLY.
SUPPORT FOR JOSS
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To assist registered users in obtaining the maximum benefit from
JOSS Toolkit Software provides telephone technical support and
consulting services from our office during normal weekday working
hours. The fee paid for registering JOSS includes 1 (One) hour of
telephone support after which we charge for technical support at
our current charge out rate.
Please refer to your registration licence documentation for more
detail on our technical services and charging rates.
Toolkit Software also provides, to registered users, access to our
procedure library. We are actively involved in generating job
procedures for many different industries and offer these procedures
to users at very reasonable rates. In many cases, an industry
specific task that you would like to develop through JOSS may have
already been undertaken by ourselves. Purchase of these procedures
can save considerable expense and time in job development. Please
contact our office for more details.
TOOLKIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE POLICY
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JOSS is a growing product with many significant enhancements both
under development and planned for the future. Registered users
are contacted on each new version release of JOSS and may upgrade
at minimal cost.
LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENCE
----------------------------
This Licence Agreement applies only to individuals and is not
applicable to Companies, Businesses or other Commercial organ-
isations, who are expected to purchase registered copies of this
program for use or evaluation. JOSS may only be used, copied and
distibuted in accordance with the following terms and conditions.
By the use or transfer of JOSS to any computer system the User
agrees to abide by the terms as defined in this Licence Agreement.
1. The User accepts this software for evaluation purposes for a
period of 30 (THIRTY) days, after which if use is to continue,
the software must be registered with Toolkit Software Pty Ltd,
or all copies destroyed. The User may distribute unregistered
copies of JOSS during this evaluation period, on the under-
standing that all files related to the program are supplied in
their entirety.
2. The User may make copies of this software for Backup purposes,
provided that they include all copyright, trademark and
identification detail and documentation.
3. This software may be transferred to a hard disk provided that
only one copy is in use at any one time. The software shall
not be networked or otherwise be used on more than one computer
or computer terminal at the same time.
5. The JOSS package, including all related program and document
files, MUST NOT be modified in any way and must be distributed
as a complete package without exception.
4. You may not print more than one copy of any documentation pro-
vided with this software.
6. You may not rent or lease this software but you may transfer the
software and its accompanying documentation on a permanent basis,
providing that you retain no copies and that the recipient
agrees to abide by the terms and conditions laid down in this
Licence Agreement.
7. The User recognises that no payment or royalty has been received
for this software and that each copy is for evaluation purposes
only. To become a registered User of JOSS payment must be re-
ceived by Toolkit Software Pty Ltd.
8. The User shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, de-
compile, disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer or transfer
the licenced program except as provided in this Agreement.
9. No price or other form of compensation may be charged for the
JOSS software package. A distribution cost may be charged for
the cost of the diskette, shipping and handling as long as the
total does not exceed U.S. $10.00.
10. JOSS MUST NOT be sold or otherwise provided as part of any
larger system or as part of a more inclusive product or service,
without the written permission of Toolkit Software Pty Ltd.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved by Toolkit
Software Pty Ltd.
O R D E R F O R M
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Mail To: Toolkit Software Pty Ltd Phone:(Intnl) (+61) 9 337 6866
13 Waring Way Fax (Intnl) (+61) 9 337 4037
KARDINYA, PERTH B.B.S.(Intnl) (+61) 9 337 2139
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6163
We offer discounts for multiple licences to be issued to individual
Companies at a single location. A licence is required for each CPU
that JOSS will be loaded on to. Please contact us for details of
multiple licence purchase requirements.
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Thank you for your order, it would help us if you would complete the
following: Please indicate below how you first became aware of JOSS,
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program, whether they be complimentary or critical. Thank you.
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