═══ 1. Overview ═══ InfoMiles Overview Product information Ordering Support ═══ 1.1. Product Information ═══ Product Information InfoMiles is a comprehensive solution for tracking your electronic communications among the many on-ramps to todays hectic information superhighway. In one convenient location you can produce reports of connection dates, times, online durations, file transfers, and costs from the usage logs maintained by your communication software. Stay on top of those monthly credit card statements and long distance phone bills! Features  Works with most communication programs  Versatile cost setup  Statistics at a glance  User definable reports and totals  Graphic charts of usage  Print, save or copy reports  Includes InfoLog ═══ 2. File Menu ═══ Report Format Files are created, opened, saved, and deleted from the file menu and also via the file notebook page and button bar. A report format file consists of the log file characteristics defined in properties as well as the selected report criteria and detail format. ═══ 2.1. Properties ═══ Properties defines the characteristics of the log file supplied by the communication program. A description and icon file can also be specified to associate with the Report Format File. ═══ 2.1.1. Log File Information ═══ Description Displays in the report titles as well as the status line. Log File The path and file name of the usage log maintained by the communication program. The log file is typically located in the same directory as the communication program. Be sure logging is turned ON in the communication program settings. Icon File The path and file name of the icon to associate with the report format file. ═══ 2.1.2. Log File Contents ═══ The actual log file maintained by the communication program. If the dialog is empty, a proper path to the log file has not been supplied. A ruler is displayed to determine subsequent settings of the log file data and can be displayed at any point by double-clicking with the mouse or pressing enter on a highlighted line. ═══ 2.1.3. Log File Messages ═══ Note: * indicates an optional entry. Messages Log files typically supply unique words or phrases within a line of the log file text that signal events such as connections, disconnections and file transfers. Notes The Connection message should be on the same line as the service name. The Disconnection message should be on the same line as connect durations or cost data when supplied by the log file. ═══ 2.1.4. Log File Data Coordinates ═══ Note: * indicates an optional entry. Data Coordinates 1st and Last Column numbers (typically) or delimiter characters (unique words or phrases) identifying the first and last column of various data within a line of the log file text. Delimiters must be used when the position of the data varies within the line of text and column numbers cannot be used. When using delimiters, the following applies: When used as the first column, the extracted data begins immediately after the last of the given delimiter characters. When used as the last column, the data ends with the character immediately prior to the first of the given delimiter characters. There are 2 formatting commands that can be appended to the end of a delimiter to help locate it within the line of log file text. This is necessary with log files sparse in unique delimiters separating the data. If the delimiter occurs more than once within the line of text, the occurrence number of the delimiter can be specified after the characters @#, such as @#2 for the 2nd occurrence of the delimiter characters. If the data is located in a certain place relative to a delimiter, a number can be specified between braces {} to add to or subtract from the position of the given delimiter within the line of text, such as {3} to add 3 columns to the position of the given delimiter characters. The entry should be in the format "'delimiter' @#{}" if the special format commands @# and {} are used together. Begin and End Characters to append to the beginning or the end of the extracted data. This is necessary if the log file does not supply required information, typically dates without the year or time durations without the hours or seconds. Msg Words or phrases that signal the line the particular data can be found on. As with all messages, they should be unique and consistent delimiter characters. ═══ 2.1.5. Properties Tuorial ═══ It is important to understand how log files are typically organized before setting up log files not supported by the software. Usually each line of text in a log file will include a date, a time and one piece of information such as a connection to a service, a file sent or received, or a disconnection from the service. A complete connection would consist of at least two lines in the log file, the line for the connection and the line for the disconnection. The log file will usually provide unique and consistent messages to distinguish the information provided by the line of text. Words or phrases such as Connected, Disconnected, Online, Offline, Upload, Download, Sent, and Received are common. Contained within these lines will be data specific to the information the line provides. Dates, times, service names, file names, file sizes and time durations are examples of the data supplied. It is easy to set up log files when the data always begins and ends in the same column within the line of text. Using a date as an example, if the log file supplied dates in the format 01/01/90 and the date always began in the first column of the line, the values for the month would be 1 for the first column and 2 for the last column. The date values would be 4 and 5. The year values would be 7 and 8. Many log files are structured in this way and can be setup in this optimum manner. Unfortunately many logs are structured such that the column position varies and therefore simple numbers cannot be used for the column positions of the data. In such instances the column numbers can be replaced with unique words or phrases, similar to the event messages described above, that delimit the requested data. Again using a date as an example, if the log file supplied dates in the format "Monday,Jan 01,1990", since the day of the week would prevent consistent column numbers, the values for the month would be "," for the first column and " " for the last column. The date values would be " " and ",19". The year values would be ",19" and ",19{5}". (Commas used for emphasis.) With enough experimenting you should be able to set up most log files. Often there is more than one way to achieve the desired results, not always being immediately apparent. Further information is available in the respective online help sections. If you continue to have trouble setting up a log file, see Support for obtaining help. ═══ 3. Edit Menu ═══ Edit menu choices include selecting or deselecting portions of the summary or detail report, copying selected text to the clipboard and finding text within the displayed report. ═══ 3.1. Find ═══ Text Text to search for in the displayed report. The search begins from the first line unless other options are checked. Options Case sensitive Found text requires an exact match, including capitalization. From selection Search begins from the selected text. Reverse search Searches backwards, either from the last line or from the selected text if checked. Next Repeat the last successful find operation. ═══ 4. Report Menu ═══ Report menu choices include displaying summary, detail and chart reports, selecting the report criteria and the detail report format, and printing or saving the report text to a file. When viewing reports, information on a particular service or selected services can be viewed by double-clicking or pressing enter on a highlighted service name. ═══ 4.1. Report Criteria ═══ Dates and Times Restricts reports to connections and/or file transfers within the given dates and times. The format of the date entries follow the date format defined in Preferences. Include/Exclude Defines the service(s) and/or file transfer(s) you wish to include in or exclude from the reports. The entries should appear as in the reports and need only be enough characters to make them unique. Wildcards are not used and matches are not case sensitive. Multiple entries are seperated by commas (,). Reset Produces reports for the entire log file. ═══ 4.2. Detail Format ═══ Show Shows and totals only the checked items. Format Blank lines Inserts blank line separators between dates, connections, files, and totals to make the report more readable. Totals only Displays the selected totals only. Total Provides varying levels of subtotals. ═══ 4.3. Print ═══ Options All text Prints the complete text in the displayed report. Selected text Prints only the selected text in the displayed report. Copies The number of copies of the report to print. ═══ 5. Setup Menu ═══ Setup menu choices include setting up global communications costs and program preferences. ═══ 5.1. Costs ═══ Setting up communications costs involves first setting up service providers and their associated costs. Internet providers and phone companies are examples. Service names as shown in the reports are then linked to the service providers as needed. ═══ 5.1.1. Providers ═══ Provider The name of the service provider. Add Add the provider to the Provider list. Modify Change the provider in the Provider list. Remove Remove the provider from the Provider list. ═══ 5.1.2. Provider Charges ═══ Monthly charge The monthly charge assessed by the provider. Monthly free hours Free time, in hours, not subject to charges each month. Month begin date The day of the month the provider begins billing. ═══ 5.1.3. Provider Costs ═══ M-F Sa Su Indicates the days of the week the cost period applies to. Time of day The beginning and ending time of day for the cost period. 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 constitutes an entire day. In general, time periods should not overlap. Cost The cost for the given seconds, usually in cents. Secs. The seconds for the given cost, usually 60, or one minute. Apply Free Apply free time to the cost period. ═══ 5.1.4. Service/Provider Links ═══ Service The name of the service as shown in the reports to track costs for. Provider The provider for the service. Add Add the service to the Service list. Modify Change the service in the Service list. Remove Delete the service from the Service list. Note A service may have more than one entry if multiple providers are used to access the service, for instance dialing a provider long distance. ═══ 5.2. Preferences ═══ Preferences allow changing default program characteristics. Note Various fonts and colors can be changed using the system palettes and are also saved. ═══ 5.2.1. File Preferences ═══ Load file statistics Scans all of the files to obtain statistics. The statistics are updated as files are opened if this option is not selected. Open last file at start Opens the file from the previous session when the program is started. Default Report Determines the report displayed when a file is opened. ═══ 5.2.2. Save Preferences ═══ Confirmations Displays a prompt to save any changes when you open a new file or quit the program. ═══ 5.2.3. Date Preferences ═══ Date format The format of the date that is displayed in the reports as well as the status bar. Include day of week Prefixes the day name, such as Monday, to the date. ═══ 5.2.4. Country Preferences ═══ Currency symbol Changes the currency symbol used in the report costs. ═══ 5.2.5. Program Preferences ═══ Disable button bar If checked, the button bar is not displayed. The options are still selectable from the menu bar. Disable help messages Prevents help messages from displaying in the status bar when menu items are selected or when the mouse moves over the button bar. ═══ 6. Ordering ═══ Ordering The registration fee is $34.95 for InfoMiles and InfoLog or $19.95 for InfoLog. A serial# enabling use of the software without reminder screens or functional restrictions will be issued upon purchase. Registrations remain effective for all future versions of the software. Updates will be uploaded periodically to relevant CompuServe forums, Internet sites and major BBS's containing fixes, enhancements, user requests and new additions to the software. The following options are available for purchasing the software after the initial 30 day shareware evaluation period.  BMT Micro Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, EuroCard, Optima, Money Order, Cashiers Check, and Personal Checks are accepted. Please do not send cash in the mail. Personal checks are subject to clearance.  Voice Orders: 8:00am - 6:00pm EST (-5 GMT) (800) 414-4268 (Orders Only) (910) 791-7052 (Orders, Questions)  Fax Orders: 24 hours / 7 Days (Print Order Form) (800) 346-1672 or (910) 350-2937  Online Orders via Internet: http://www.bmtmicro.com (WWW) orders@bmtmicro.com (E-Mail) bmtmicro.com (Telnet)  Online Orders via BBS: (910) 350-8061 28.8 Ringdown (USR) (910) 799-0923 28.8 Single Line (HAYES)  Mail Orders To: (Print Order Form) BMT Micro PO Box 15016 Wilmington, NC 28408 U.S.A.  CompuServe (GO SWREG)  InfoMiles and InfoLog, registration no. 6257  InfoLog, registration no. 10103 ═══ 6.1. InfoLog Product Information ═══ InfoLog InfoLog is your one-way road onto todays information superhighway. Monitor important communications activities with the communication software you already use. Features  Single interface to communication programs  Logging of connection dates and times  Current and total online time and number of days  Number of characters received and sent  Speed of data being received and sent (CPS)  Modem LED indicators for CD, RD and SD  Configurable alarm ═══ 6.2. Order Form ═══ Mail Orders To: BMT Micro PO Box 15016 Wilmington, NC 28408 U.S.A. Voice Orders: 8:00am - 7:00pm EST (-5 GMT) (800) 414-4268 (orders only) (910) 791-7052 Fax Orders: (910) 350-2937 24 hours / 7 Days (800) 346-1672 24 hours / 7 Days Online Orders via modem: (910) 350-8061 10 lines, all 14.4K (910) 799-0923 Direct 28.8K line Ordering and general ordering questions: Via AOL: bmtmicro via MSN: bmtmicro Via Prodigy: HNGP66D via Compuserve: 74031,307 via Internet: orders@bmtmicro.com telnet@bmtmicro.com http://www.bmtmicro.com We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, Cashiers Check, Personal Check. Personal checks are subject to clearance. Eurochecks in DM are welcome. DM, Sterling, and US Currency is welcome but send only by registered mail, return reciept requested. We cannot be liable for lost cash sent through the mail. Purchase orders are welcome, subject to approval. The minimum amount is $250.00. Information for our German customers is explained in the last paragraph of this order form. _____________________________________________________________________ Company:_____________________________________________________________ Name:________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________State/Province: ________________ Postal/ZIP Code: ____________________Country:________________________ Phone:_______________________________________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________________________________ E-Mail #1____________________________________________________________ E-Mail #2____________________________________________________________ Product Quantity Price Number of copies _________________________ ______________ ________________ _________________________ ______________ x ____________ = + $ _______ _________________________ ______________ x ____________ = + $ _______ _________________________ ______________ x ____________ = + $ _______ Latest Version on Diskette _____$3.00____ x ____________ = + $ _______ North Carolina Residents add 6% Sales Tax $ _______ Shipping and Handling (no quantity limit / see below) $ _______ Email - Subject to Credit Card Verification Free Fax (USA/Canada)........................... 1.00 US Fax (Non-North America).................... 2.00 US Worldwide 1st Class ....................... Free 2nd Day Priority, USA Only ................ $ 4.00 US US Postal Service International Express (Including Canada and Mexico), allow up to 7-10 days ............................... $ 25.00 US Airborne Select Delivery (USA Only) $ 8.00 US FedEx Overnight, USA Only (delivery by 3:00 pm the following day) .............. $ 15.00 US FedEx Europe/Japan (guaranteed delivery within 3 days) .......................... $ 35.00 US Total: $ _______ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ For credit card payment only │ │ │ │ Circle one: VISA / Master / Discover / American Express / Diners │ │ │ │ Credit card number: _____________________________________________ │ │ │ │ Expiration date: ________________________________________________ │ │ │ │ Authorization signature: ________________________________________ │ │ │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ORDERING FROM INSIDE GERMANY ONLY ================================= Persons in Germany wishing to order shareware may also transfer funds into our account with Deutsche Bank. Once the money is deposited you may either fax a confirmation to us with proof of deposit or wait until Deutsche Bank notifies us of the transaction (usually 10-18 business days). Account information is as follows: Deutsche Bank / Frankfurt Branch EmpfДnger: Thomas Bradford / BMT Micro Konto-Nummer: 0860221 Bankleitzahl: 500-700-10 When you make the transfer, be sure to put your name and the program you are registering on the transfer. Current exchange rates can be obtained by sending an email to dm_to_us@bmtmicro.com. An automated reply will return todays exchange rates. It is very important that you send us a completed order form by either email or fax if you deposit money into this account for a registration. Fill the order form out as usual except in the credit card number field put "DEUTSCHE BANK". We will file the order and use it to match against the deposit information we receive from the bank. IMPORTANT! ---------- When you email us your order form, we will reply with an acknowledgement. If you do not get an acknowledgement within 24 hours please send your order again in case it was lost. This extra bit of caution can save a lot of confusion. If you are concerned that your order is taking too long to process, feel free to check with us about the status of your order. It's important to all of us that you feel safe doing business with our company and please feel free to suggest ways we can improve our service to you. ═══ 7. Support ═══ Support Visit the InfoMiles and InfoLog Web Page for the latest information and program updates. http://www.sound.net/~craven Support questions, as well as bug reports and suggestions for improvement, are welcome and encouraged. Electronic mail is preferred to one of the following: Internet, craven@sound.net CompuServe, 74466,2137 Alternatively postal mail can be sent to the following address: Bryce Craven 16615 E. 42 Terr. Independence, MO 64055 USA