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[MAINMENUHELP]
= 
= ▄ Main Menu Help 
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=By using the ~ARROW~ keys you can move the lightbar to different menu 
=items.  Pressing the ~ENTER~ key will activate that choice.  Pressing ~F1~ 
=will show additional help for that menu item.  To quit the program you need 
=to be at the main menu.  There is nothing worse than not being able to exit 
=a program any time you want.  Q_LABELS was designed with this in mind.  
=From the Main Menu there are six different key combinations you can use to 
=exit the program.  Use any of the following keys to bring up the ~Quit 
=prompt~.
=  
=     ESC
=     Alt+F+X
=     Alt+X
=     Alt+Q
=     Ctrl+X
=     Ctrl+Q
=  
=Pressing the keys ~Alt+X~ from any input form will bring you back to the
=main menu so that you can do other functions or quit QLABELS.
=  
= ▄ Creating Custom Label Definitions 
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=You can create up to twenty (20) custom size labels.  Your labels can have 
=a maximum size of seventeen (14) lines with each line using up to sixty 
=characters across.
=  
=From the main menu choose ~Create Label Definitions~.  Another menu will 
=pop up from which you can choose one of 20 files to save your label size 
=information to.  An input form will then be offered for you to enter the 
=the info needed to create your new label.  Hints will be given at the 
=bottom of the screen as you move to different fields.  Pressing F1 while 
=highlighting ~Create Label Definitions~ (Main Menu) will show more detailed 
=help on this subject.
=  
=  
=*******

[PRINTSEARCH]
=  
= ▄ Search/Print 
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=Use the "Search" engine to find or print a particular record(s).
= 1) Choose "Find" - If your database is sorted on the ZIP code field then                    
=    enter the ZIP code or any part to go to that record.  This will become
=    the active record and may be edited or printed.
=  
= 2) Choose "Repeat" to go to any additional records that meet the same 
=    criteria.
=  
=  
=*******

[SHOWQLKEYCODES]
=  
=               Quick Reference to The Keys Used In The Label Form
=  
= ▄ Function Keys 
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
= F1  = Help
= F2  = Save New Record or (if in Add mode) Replace the Current Record
= F3  = Preview the Current Record On a Label
= F4  = Begin Edit Mode (edit existing records)
= F5  = Begin Add Mode  (add new records)
= F7  = Print or Setup Print/Index/Label Size Options
= F8  = Print to Index/Post Cards or Envelopes
= F9  = Cancel Add Mode
= F10 = Creates a New Database
=  
= PageUp = Go to the previous record in the database.
= PageDn = Go to the next record in the database.
=  
= ▄ Alt, Ctrl, or Shift + Keys 
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=   While Holding the Alt, Ctrl, or Shift Key Down, Press the Alpha Letter
=  
= Alt + B = Backup Database
= Alt + D = Delete the current record from the database.
= Alt + I = Index or Rebuild
= Alt + K = Key Chart - This Screen
= Alt + O = Toggle Ruler On/Off
= Alt + P = QuickPrint
= Alt + R = Repeat Text From Previous Record (Field) Into Current Field
= Alt + S = Search / Find
= Alt + U = Restore (undelete) any deleted record.
= Alt + X = Exit Label Form
= Ctrl + E = Erase text in the current field (screen only).
= Ctrl + F3 = Allows selecting a record from a list
= Ctrl + PageUp = Go to the first record in the database.
= Ctrl + PageDn = Go to the last record in the database.
= Shift + F3 = Use the popup calendar
=  
=  
=*******

[LABELHELP]
=  
= ▄ Label Help 
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=Unlike other programs that require you to create a database for each label
=size you wish to use, Q_LABELS was designed to create a database and print
=the contents of it to any label size you want to use.  Depending on your
=hard disk capacity you can create an unlimited number of databases with
=each database holding more than 1,000,000 records.
=  
=When you are through working with any database and have made any changes,
=adding, editing, erasing or restoring any records, you must re-index the
=database before you leave the label form.  You will be prompted when 
=exiting the form to ~index~ or you can ~index~ the current database at any
=time by pressing the keys: ~ALT+I~.  The index file for a particular 
=database is where Q_LABELS gets its information on how to sort and find 
=the records for you.
=  
=Enter text in the label form using any number of lines that you wish.
=The number of lines that will print and the number of characters on each
=will depend upon the size of labels you are using and whether you are using
=~Condensed~ mode for printing.  An example would be: for 3 1/2 by 15/16~
=labels - the label form will show 3 1/2~ by 15/16~ by 1.  This particular
=label will print up to 5 lines of text, each line can hold (maximum) 35
=characters in regular mode, 60 in condensed mode and 17 in double wide
=mode.  Use the remaining lines that don't print to keep notes in.
=  
=The following table lists the standard label sizes provided.
=  
= ▄ Label Definitions 
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=                                                * Characters per line:
=Label Size                      # of lines     Normal   Condensed  DblWide
=  3 1/2~ by 15/16~ by 1 across         5         35        60        17
=  2 1/2~ by 15/16~ by 1 across         5         25        42        12
=  3~ by 15/16~ by 1 across             5         30        51        15
=  4~ by 15/16~ by 1 across             5         40        68        20
;    2 1/2~ by 15/16~ by 3 across         5             25       42
;    3 1/2~ by 15/16~ by 2 across         5             35       59
;    3 1/2~ by 15/16~ by 3 across         5             35       59
=  4~ by 1 7/16~ by 1 across            8         40        68        20
=  3 1/2~ by 7/16~ by 1 across          2         35        60        17
=  3 1/2~ by 1 7/16~ by 1 across        8         35        60        17
=  3 1/2~ by 1 15/16~ by 1 across      11         35        60        17
=  2 3/4~ by 7/16~ by 1 across          2         27        46        13
=  4~ by 1 15/16~ by 1 across          11         40        68        20
=  5~ by 1 15/16~ by 1 across          11         50        76        25
=  2 5/8~ by 1~ by 3 across (L)         6         25        42        12
=  
=In addition you can define up to 20 custom label sizes.  See ~Help~ from
=the main menu.
=  
= * Note * 
=         A label size followed by (L) denotes that this is a laser or
=         inkjet definition.  These labels are found on 8½ x 11 sheets.
=         The size ( 2 5/8~ by 1~ by 3 across (L) ) is three labels across
=         and there are 10 rows of these on a sheet.  If you print only 1
=         of these then the first "row" will print.  Printing 10 or 
=         "tagging" 10 individual records and printing 1 of each will print 
=         the entire sheet.  See "F7" print dialogue box.  Printer 
=         companies do not recommend putting a label sheet into the printer
=         more than once.  It is recommended that you fill the sheet the 
=         first time.
=  
=         These are the maximum number of characters that can be printed
=         on each line. If you type in your text starting on the first place
=         of each line then you won't be leaving a margin.  Type your text
=         like you want it to print.  The main menu ~Tools~ section has a
=         routine that will help you line your labels up if needed (for
=         dot matrix printers only).
=  
=  
= Note the following special keys and their functions:
=  
=F1    - Shows this window.
=  
=F2    - ~Save~.  Saves the current record in the database.  If you are
=        editing a record then this record is replaced in the database.
=        If you are ~Adding~ then this record will be appended to the end
=        of the database.  You ~must~ choose ~Index~ so that new records
=        will be sorted correctly the next time you use this database.
=        You can wait to do this when you ~exit~ the label form or at any
=        time by pressing the keys ~Alt+I~.
=  
=F3    - Shows the current label size with your text in it.  If your
=        monitor is an EGA or VGA then your special styles will show.
=        Special styles (Double Wide, etc) can alter where your text
=        actually prints.  This viewer is just to give you an idea of
=        what your label might look like.  It is recommended that before
=        printing multiple labels, that you print only one and make sure
=        it prints on your printer like you intended.
=  
=F4    - Edit the label record.
=  
=F5    -~Add~ mode.  This positions you in the label form and erases the
=        current contents (screen only).  After editing, choose ~Save~ to
=        make your changes permanent.  This will add a new record to the
=        database.
=  
=F7    -~Print Dialogue Box~.  This box contains the settings you will be
=        using to print with.  Label size, number of labels (same record),
=        print current record, print all records in the database, print a
=        postnet barcode (see barcodes below), and Save are all selected
=        here.  To temporarily use any of these options, press F7, change
=        the option and choose ~print~ or ~print all~.  If you wish to use
=        the same label size and/or other options, then after choosing them
=        select the ~Save~ button.  These options will be saved to file and
=        will be the ~default~ options every time you open a particular
=        database.  This creates the ~.INF~ file.  See "Creating a Database"
=        below.  Another feature of this box is the button that looks like 
=        this: [   Tag   ].  Selecting this button will list the records in 
=        the database.  You can "tag" (mark) records for printing.  Each
=        record will be printed the number of times that are set in this
=        box.  Once printing starts then pressing the spacebar will pause 
=        printing and prompt you to continue or exit.
=  
=F8    - This allows you to print your label directly onto index, post
=        cards or envelopes.  A form will pop up for you to set the
=        printing options.
=  
=F9    - Cancel edit mode.  Unless you have ~saved~ the record then no
=        changes made will be permanent.
=  
=F10   - Creates a new database - You will be prompted for a file name.
=        * See ~Creating a New Database~ below.
=  
=Alt+B -~BackUp~.  Backs up the current open database to a floppy disk
=        drive specified by you.  You will be prompted for the disk drive
=        letter.
=  
=Alt+D - Delete the current record from the database.  Deleted records are
=        marked as ~inactive~ in the index file and are not shown, they
=        are only permanently erased when you choose to ~Rebuild~ the
=        database.
=  
=Alt+I -~Index~  Pressing this key combination allows you to re-index or
=        completely rebuild the database.  You must do one or the other
=        after making any changes, this is how Q_LABELS keeps track of your
=        records.  Choosing to ~rebuild~ will make any deleted records
=        permanent.  Indexing only marks the deleted records but does not
=        remove them.
=  
=Alt+K - A list of all the keys needed in the label form.
=  
=Alt+O - Toggle the ruler On/Off.
=  
=Alt+P - Quick Print.  Prints the current record (one time) with the
=        settings in the ~Print Dialogue Box~.
=  
=Alt+R - Repeats the text into the current field that was in the same field
=        in the previous record.  This can save time when several records
=        must contain some of the same information.
=  
=Alt+S - Search.  Choose "Find" or "Repeat".  If you choose "Find" you
=        will be prompted for the "Text" to search for.  It has to be text
=        that is in the "indexed field".  If found then this record will
=        become the active record.  Once you have entered text to search
=        for, you can choose "Repeat" to find any more text that meets the
=        same requirements.  If you have indexed on the zip code field then
=        you must enter a zip code to search for.
=  
=Alt+U - Restore any deleted record.  If any deleted records exist they
=        will be shown in a list.  You need to ~tag~ any records you want
=        to have restored.  High light the record you wish to restore and
=        then press the upper case ~T~ key, the ~spacebar~ or the ~enter~
=        key to ~tag~ the record.  Tag as many as you like and then press
=        the ~D~ key or mouse click on the ~Undelete~ button.
=  
=Alt+X - Returns you to the main menu.
=  
=Ctrl+E - Erases the contents of any line that the cursor is on (screen
=         only).
=  
=Ctrl + F3 - Allows selecting a record from a list.  Use the Up/Down,
=            PageUp, PageDown, Home, or End keys to move to different
=            records.  When you have high lighted the record you need,
=            press the ENTER key to make that the active record for printing
=            or editing.  Press the ESC key to close the list.
=  
=Shift+F3 - Display the popup calendar.  Use the arrow keys to move to a
=           date and press ENTER, the date will appear in your text at the
=           current cursor position.
=  
=PageUp - Go to the previous record in the database.
=  
=PageDn - Go to the next record in the database.
=  
=Ctrl+PageUp - Go to the first record in the database.
=  
=Ctrl+PageDn - Go to the last record in the database.
=  
=Insert - Toggle from insert mode (default) to overwrite mode.
=         Overwrite mode replaces the current character with the
=         new one typed.
=  
=To the right of each line in the label form is a field which has the word
=~Normal~ followed by these characters:    The first two characters
=are called ~spinners~ and by clicking on one or the other you can scroll
=thru a list which will set this line to print in normal, condensed,
=italics, or double wide style.  The arrow simply means this field contains
=more than one selection.  These settings are not saved from one session to
=another.  All fields which look like this can be accessed in the same way.
=If your are printing with a laser printer then note that selecting double 
=wide will also print extra high.  Leave a blank line before and after when 
=using this style.
=  
= ▄ Creating a New Database 
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=When you first enter the label input form (if you haven't opened an
=existing database) you will be positioned on the ~Edit~ button.  Use this
=button by clicking it with a mouse, pressing the F4 key or the ENTER
=key.  The cursor will now move to the first line of the label form.
=If all you want is to print a quick label you could do that now by entering
=information for the record and pressing the keys: ~Alt+P~.
=  
=If you wish to create a new database then:
=  
=             1) Press the "F10" key and follow the prompts.
=             2) Press "F5" key or click on the "Add" button.
=                This clears the input form and prepares to add the first
=                record.
=             3) Type in the first record
=             4) Press the "F2" key or click on the "Save" button.  Answer
=                ~Yes~ (~Alt+Y~) to the prompt, this will ~add~ the record.
=  
=To continue add more records, repeat steps 2,3 & 4
=  
=Use the following format for naming the database.
=  
=DOS will only accept certain characters for filenames.  For a complete
=listing check your DOS reference manual.  If you enter an illegal character
=DOS will report an error to this program.  To be safe follow these rules.
=  
=1)  A filename can be up to 8 characters long.
=2)  You can use the letters A to Z and/or the numbers 0 to 9.
=3)  Other acceptable characters are  $ % ~ ^ _ - ! # @ { } ( ) &
=4)  An extension will be added to all filenames.  Do not try to add one!
=  
=    An extension of a filename is the period followed by three letters.
=  
=Example: MYDATA.DBF   The .DBF is an extension and is what will be
=         added for you.  All you would need to do is type in MYDATA
=         Do not use or end your filename with a period, this character
=         is part of the extension.  All databases will have three files,
=         MYDATA.DBF, MYDATA.GDX & MYDATA.INF.  The ~.DBF~ file will
=         contain the database records, the ~.GDX~ file is the index
=         file that Q_LABELS uses to ~sort~ the database and the ~.INF~
=         file contains the label size, field to sort on, etc.  This
=         can be changed at any time while in the label input form.
=         See F7 above.
=  
=The ~database~ and ~Index~ file will be created at this time. When you have
=added all the records for this session that you need you must re-index the
=database so that Q_LABELS knows where all of the records are!  Do this by
=clicking on the ~Index~ button or by pressing the Alt+I keys.
=  
= ▄ Envelopes / Post Cards / Index Cards 
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=You can print up to six lines in the addressee section of envelopes, post
=cards and index cards.  Special ~styles~ will not print in this section.
=  
=Post cards and Index cards will not print the ~Special Greeting~ line.  You
=have the option of printing or not printing your return address on them.
=Using this option with a laser printer is not supported.
=  
=Envelope printing with a laser printer is supported, the envelope will
=print in landscape mode as opposed to portrait mode with a dot matrix.
=See your printer manual for proper positioning of the envelope.
=  
=Legal size envelopes - Prints a return address with optional ~Special
=Greeting~ line.  Up to 50 characters per line in the addressee section.
=  
=Regular size envelopes - Prints an optional return address but does not
=print the ~Special Greeting~ line.  Up to 36 characters per line in the
=addressee section.
=  
=Note: Using more than 40 characters on a line in the addressee portion
=      with a legal size envelope or 36 with a regular size envelope
=      could cause your printer to ~wrap~ that line down one, consider
=      setting long lines in condensed print style.
=  
= ▄ Zip code Barcodes 
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
= ~ZIP + 4~ is a registered trademark of the United States Postal Service.
=  
=From the label input form you may enter a FULL ZIP + 4 zip code in the last
=input field of the form.  It is clearly marked ~ZIP~.  A full ZIP code
=code consists of all 9 numbers.  For the U.S. Postal Service to make best
=use of their new automated bar code sorters you should use all 9 numbers.
=If this field contains a valid ZIP code and the ~Barcode Option~ in the
=~Print Dialogue Box~ is checked to ~ON~ then a postnet barcode will print
=on line 1 of your labels and the last line of your label will be left off.
=If you leave this field blank or the ~Barcode Option~ is checked to ~OFF~
=then the normal text in the last line will print.
=  
=* The barcode will not print onto a label that is too narrow. *
=  
=A five digit ZIP code barcode will fit on a 2½" wide label, a nine digit
=ZIP code barcode will fit on a 3" label, and an eleven digit ZIP code
=barcode requires a label at least 3½" wide.  The barcode will also print
=onto the addressee portion of envelopes and postcards.  This barcode will
=print with all of the printers that are supported by QLABELS.  If you are
=using ~Generic~ for your printer then Q_LABELS will not try to print a bar 
=code.  You must select an approiate printer driver from the list.
=Most graphic printers that use IBM (tm) or EPSON (tm) emulation should work
=just fine.
=  
=The ZIP field can hold up to 11 digits.  This is for the new DPBC (Delivery
=Point Bar Code) being used by the US Postal Service.  If you know and use
=your ZIP + 4 on your correspondence then this is all you will need at this
=time.  The DPBC is primarily used internally by the USPS and by bulk
=mailers who need a discount on postage and faster delivery for large
=mailings.
=  
=If you are not sure how to figure the last two numbers for this option then
=consult your local post office.  The Postal Service's DMM (Domestic Mail
=Manual) lists several examples and rules.  Ask for a copy of the section
=on "Barcoded Mailpieces".  The USPS is constantly changing, so while these
=instructions are correct at the time of this writing, they might not be
=tomorrow.  The latest version of Q_LABELS will always be up to date with
=the latest postal requirements.
=  
=  
=*******

[WINDOWS]
=  
= ▄ Windows
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=Almost all of the windows and input forms (forms are in a window) you see
=on the screen can be moved and some can be resized.  All of the little
=prompt (message) windows can be be moved.  The best example to practice
=with is this ~help window~ you are viewing now.  Resize this window by
=pressing the combination keys of: Alt+F5 and use the arrow keys to move the
=bottom left corner up/down/Left or right until you get the size you want,
=then press the ~Enter~ key to set the new size.
=  
=  ▄  Keys: 
=  ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=Ctrl + F5 = Move window to a new position, press ~Enter~ when done.
=  
=Alt + F5  = Resize window. (Not all windows respond to this command)
=  
=F5        = Return window to full size or last size set by you.
=  
=  
=*******

[DPBC]
=   
= ▄ DPBC 
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=What is it? 
=  
=This acronym stands for Delivery Point Bar Code.  The ZIP code has evolved
=from five numbers to eleven.  These eleven numbers will speed your mail to
=you by allowing the new Bar Code Sorters to ~sort~ your mail in ~delivery
=sequence~.  No longer will your letter carrier have to sort your mail into 
=a case by hand, it will already be bundled for delivery right to your door.
=  
=How do I determine the last two digits?     
=  
=The Postal Service's DMM (Domestic Mail Manual) lists several examples and
=rules.  Contact your local USPS for a copy of the section on "Barcoded 
=Mailpieces" for the latest information.
=  
=  
=*******
[USERDEFINED]
=  
= ▄ Designing a label 
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=If a defined label size you need is not available from the print menu,
=you can use this routine to design up to 20 custom sizes. All labels are
=edited and printed from the label form which can accept up to 60 characters
=across and up to 14 lines of text.  Use up to these maximum values when 
=designing your labels to print with.
=  
=Using the maximum of 60 characters and 14 lines would create a label
=6" wide by 2½" high. 
=  
=When you use the ~Create Label Definitions~ option from the main menu you
=will first be presented with a list of twenty files to choose from.  These
=files will hold the values you will enter.  If any file has already been
=used it will have a check (√) beside it.  After selecting a file, you will
=be presented with a form that will accept your values.  There are six
=steps to designing your own labels.
=  
= Step 1
= ──────
=The first option will be for a description of the new label. You must
=enter a description, this is what will show up in the print menu!
=Example: Suppose you create a label that uses 3 printable lines, is
=2 1/2" wide (25 chars), and is 3 labels across.  You might enter a
=description like this, 2 1/2" x 3 lines by 3.  Use a description that
=helps you remember the size of the label you created.
=  
= Step 2
= ──────
=The next item will be the ~width~ of your label. This will be the maximum
=number of characters that your label can hold and is based on 10 char-
=acters per inch, i.e. if your label is 2 1/2~ wide then enter a 25 here
=(2.5 x 10).
=  
= Step 3
= ──────
=Next enter the maximum number of lines that your label could print.  A 
=15/16~ high label can print 5 lines, a 1~ can print 6 lines.  Even if you 
=don't plan to type text in all of the lines, make sure you enter the 
=maximum number that could print.  This will keep the spacing between labels 
=correct.
=  
= Step 4
= ──────
=Enter the number of lines (vertically) BETWEEN labels - most generally this
=will be a 1 but if your labels are touching each other use 0 here.
=  
= Step 5
= ──────
=You can design labels up to three across on a page so now enter the number
=of labels across that you will be using.
=  
= Step 6
= ──────
=This last value is expressed in tenths of an inch and is the number of
=spaces (horizontally) BETWEEN labels.  Enter a whole number from 1 to 10
=here.
=  
=When you have done all of this, mouse click the ~Done~ button.  
=You will be prompted to save your new label.  Move the light bar to ~Yes~
=or to ~No~ and press ENTER (or click on the appropriate button with your
=mouse). You will now be able to use this new label definition from the
=label form to print with.
=  
=NOTE:  
=If you use double-wide printing on labels with more than 1 across, keep the 
=width of your designed label in even numbers.  The total number of labels 
=across (times) the width, plus the total number of spaces between labels 
=can not be more than the actual width of your paper.  When printing labels 
=that are more than 1 across the number of labels to  print (in the label 
=form) refers to each row of labels. If you have three across then each row 
=of will print the same information.
=  
=  
=*******

[PRINTERHELP]
=  
= ▄ Installing Your Printer   
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
= If you haven't already done so, from the ~Tools~ menu choose 
=~Select Printer~.  You will be presented a list of the available printers
=If your printer is not in the list then select the one that most closely 
=resembles yours.  Try it and see how it prints, if it does o.k. then use 
=it.  If it does not do like you want then try selecting ~EPSON~ or ~IBM~ as 
=a lot of printers use the same commands.  Since Q_LABELS uses only the most
=common commands for text styles, one of these will probably work for you.
=  
=If you have a Laserjet 4 (tm) compatible laser printer then choose the
=Brother HL-665 printer driver.  Check your printer users guide to see if
=it supports the Laserjet 4 printer language.
=  
=Lastly if all else fails select ~Generic~ from the list and Q_LABELS will
=print directly to your printer (like DOS does).  After you select a
=printer, another list of available ~fonts~ will be presented. You must
=select one of the fonts before the printer is installed.  No font will be
=presented when choosing ~Generic~.
=  
=A file will be created ~QL.PDF~ (Printer Definition File), this file 
=must remain in the same directory as Q_LABELS to be able to use your  
=particular printer commands.
=  
=  
=*******

[INDEXHELP]
=  
= ▄ Index Card Help
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=This form was designed for you to create and print continuous feed
=index cards (4 x 6) on a dot matrix printer (not designed for lasers).
=Each card will print up to 20 lines with each line having up to 50 
=characters.  This will give you a .5~ margin on the left and right sides.  
=The same editing keys work here as in the label form.
=  
= Note the following special keys and their functions:
=  
=F1  -  Help (this screen)
=  
=F2  -  Save (You enter the filename and an extension of .ICD will be added)
=  
=F3  -  Preview the card.
=  
=F7  -  Print - You will be prompted for the number of cards to print.
=  
=Alt+X -  Takes you to the main menu.  If you have edited a card any new
=         changes be lost.
=  
=Shift+F3 - Display the popup calendar.  Use the arrow keys to move to a
=           date and press ENTER, the date will appear in your text at the
=           current cursor position.
=  
=Ctrl+E - Erases the line the cursor is on. (screen only).
=  
=To the right of each input field is a field called a spinner field.
=These fields set the current line to print in one of several styles, ie:
=Normal, Bold, Condensed, Italics, or Double Wide.  Use the tab key to move
=to the field opposite the line you wish to print in another style, open
=the field with the down arrow key.  Now hi-light the style you want and                       
=press the ENTER key.  With a mouse click on one of the "Spinners" () to 
=the right of the field and scroll the choices until the one you want shows.
=  
= ▄ Tips on file naming
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=DOS will only accept certain characters for filenames.  For a complete
=listing check your DOS reference manual.  If you enter an illegal character
=DOS will report an error to this program.  To be safe follow these rules.
=  
=A filename can be up to 8 characters long.
=You can use the letters A to Z and/or the numbers 0 to 9.
=Other acceptable characters are  $ % ~ ^ _ - ! # @ { } ( ) &
=  
=Press the ENTER key to save or the ESC key to exit.
=An extension of .ICD will be added to all filenames.
=Do not try to add a different extension!
=  
=  
=*******

[POSTHELP]
=  
= ▄ Post Card Help
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=This form was designed for you to create and print continuous feed
=Post cards ( 3½ x 5½ ) on a dot matrix printer (not designed for lasers).  
=Each card will print up to 17 lines with each line having up to 45 
=characters.  This will give you a .5~ margin on the left and right sides.  
=The same editing keys work here as in the label form.
=  
= Note the following special keys and their functions:
=  
=F1  -  Help (this screen)
=  
=F2  -  Save (You enter the filename and an extension of .PCD will be added)
=  
=F3  -  Preview the card.
=  
=F7 -  Print - You will be prompted for the number of cards to print.
=  
=Alt+X -  Takes you to the main menu.  If you have edited a card any new
=         changes be lost.
=  
=Shift+F3 - Display the popup calendar.  Use the arrow keys to move to a
=           date and press ENTER, the date will appear in your text at the
=           current cursor position.
=  
=Ctrl+E - Erases the line the cursor is on. (screen only).
=  
=To the right of each input field is a field called a spinner field.                      
=These fields set the current line to print in one of several styles, ie:                      
=Normal, Bold, Condensed, Italics, or Double Wide.  Use the tab key to move                      
=to the field opposite the line you wish to print in another style and, open                      
=the field with the down arrow key.  Now hi-light the style you want and                       
=press the ENTER key.  With a mouse click on one of the "Spinners" () to 
=the right of the field and scroll the choices until the one you want shows.
=  
= ▄ Tips on file naming
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=DOS will only accept certain characters for filenames.  For a complete
=listing check your DOS reference manual.  If you enter an illegal character
=DOS will report an error to this program.  To be safe follow these rules.
=  
=A filename can be up to 8 characters long.
=You can use the letters A to Z and/or the numbers 0 to 9.
=Other acceptable characters are  $ % ~ ^ _ - ! # @ { } ( ) &
=  
=Press the ENTER key to save or the ESC key to exit.
=An extension of .PCD will be added to all filenames.
=Do not try to add a different extension!
=  
=  
=*******

[FILEHELP]
=  
= ▄ Opening and Deleting Files
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=Use the up/down arrow keys to move to the file you wish to open.  Press
=the ENTER key to open that file or double-click the file name with your
=mouse.  With a file hi-lighted you can also click on the ~Open~ button.
=  
=Use caution when deleting (erasing) a file, Q_LABELS has no way or restor-
=ing any files accidentally deleted.  The file deletion box is a different
=color than the file open box, hopefully this will insure that any files 
=that you delete were meant to be.  Use the same procedure as when opening 
=a file, double click with a mouse or hi-light and press ENTER.  As a final 
=safety precaution before the file is actually deleted you will receive a 
=prompt asking for confirmation.  By clicking on the ~Yes~ button, the file
=will be erased.  If you are deleting a database file then the corresponding
=~index~ (*.GDX) and ~inf~ (*.INF) file will also be erased.
=  
=  
=*******

[ZIPCODES]
=  
= ▄ ZIP Codes
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=The postal service can deliver your mail faster and more accurately by the
=proper use of a Zip code.
=  
=Your ZIP code is a numerical sequence of 5, 9 or 11 digits.  
=Example: 62939-960874
=  
=The 5 digit ZIP in the example is, 62939.
=The 9 digit ZIP in the example is, 62939-9608, also called the ZIP + 4.
=The 11 digit ZIP is the entire example and is called a DPBC, (Delivery
=Point Bar Code), see help on DPBC.
=  
=If you need help in determining your correct ZIP code, consult your local
=post office.
=  
=Using your ZIP code in the label form, Q_Labels can print a ~barcode~ on
=your labels and envelopes.  The ~barcode~ is a combination of tall and
=short bars that represent the digits of your ZIP code.
=  
=Unless you are mailing a large amount of letters regularly, you do not need  
=to use the 11 digit ZIP.  The ZIP + 4 is all you really need.
=  
=~ZIP + 4~ is a registered trademark of the United States Postal Service.
=  
=  
=*******
[CHANGEDRIVES]
=  
= ▄ Changing Drives
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=Running Q_LABELS from your hard drive is the recommended method for fastest
=operation.  If you need to save hard disk space and if you don't let your
=database files get too large to fit on a floppy disk, you can run Q_LABELS 
=from your hard drive and keep your database files on another floppy disk 
=drive.  Q_LABELS does a lot of reading and writing to files and your 
=operation will be slowed down considerably.
=  
=Choose ~Change Drives~ from the ~File~ menu.  You will be presented with a
=list of drive letters, A to Z, from which to choose.  Highlight the drive
=letter you want to be the new default and press the ~Enter~ key.  If this 
=is a valid drive on your computer, all disk reads and writes will be to 
=this new drive.
=  
=WARNING:
=  
=If you have used this feature to read and write to a floppy disk drive, do
=not use the backup feature in the label form.  The backup feature is meant
=to be used to backup from a hard drive to a floppy disk drive.
=  
=  
=*******
[ASCIITEXT]
=  
= ▄ ASCII Codes
= ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=  ASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange
=  
=Most of the ASCII codes in this list can be inserted directly into one of
=the input forms, label form or card form.  While holding down the ~ALT~
=key press the three digit code that represents the character you wish to
=use.  The first 32 codes are called ~control codes~ and can send commands
=to your printer.  Some are keycodes and when typed from the keyboard can 
=cause a computer program to interpet them as commands.  They have been 
=omitted here for that reason.  Some other characters that this program 
=uses in a special way have also been omitted.  The full ASCII chart 
=consists of 256 codes.  Special characters that you might want to use are 
=listed below.  Examples of two safe single line boxes follow this list.
=  
=  
=  
=127    128 Ç   129 ü   130 é   131 â   132 ä   133 à   134 å   135 ç
=  
=136 ê   137 ë   138 è   139 ï   140 î   141 ì   142 Ä   143 Å   144 É
=  
=145 æ   146 Æ   147 ô   148 ö   149 ò   150 û   151 ù   152 ÿ   153 Ö
=  
=154 Ü   155 ¢   156 £   157 ¥   158 ₧   159 ƒ   160 á   161 í   162 ó
=  
=163 ú   164 ñ   165 Ñ   166 ª   167 º   168 ¿   169 ⌐   170 ¬   171 ½
=  
=172 ¼   173 ¡   174 «   175 »   176 ░   177 ▒   178 ▓   179 │   180 ┤
=  
=190 ╛   191 ┐   192 └   193 ┴   194 ┬   195 ├   196 ─   197 ┼   217 ┘
=  
=218 ┌   219 █   220 ▄   221 ▌   222 ▐   223 ▀   224 α   225 ß   226 Γ
=  
=227 π   228 Σ   229 σ   230 µ   231 τ   232 Φ   233 Θ   234 Ω   235 δ
=  
=236 ∞   237 φ   238 ε   239 ∩   240 ≡   241 ±   242 ≥   243 ≤   244 ⌠
=  
=245 ⌡   246 ÷   247 ≈   248 °   249 ∙   250 ·   251 √   252 ⁿ   253 ²
=  
=254 ■
=  
=  
=  Single line box                   Thick line box
=  ┌──────────┐                        ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄ 
=  │          │                        ▌         ▐
=  └──────────┘                        ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
=  
=  Same boxes with a space between each character
=  ┌ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ┐            ▄ ▄ ▄ ▄ ▄ ▄ ▄ ▄ ▄ ▄ ▄
=                                      
=  │                     │            ▌                   ▐
=   
=  └ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ┘            ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀ ▀
=  
=                        Code   Character
=    { Single line box } 
=  Top left cornor     :  218      ┌
=  Top right cornor    :  191      ┐
=  Top and bottom are  :  196       ─
=  Sides are           :  179      │
=  Bottom left cornor  :  192     └
=  Bottom right cornor :  217      ┘
=  
=    { Thick box }
=  Top                 :  220      ▄
=  Bottom              :  223    ▀
=  Left                :  221    ▐
=  Right               :  222     ▐
=  
=  
=  These are the same codes a computer program uses to draw these boxes
=  on your screen.
=  
=  
=*******

