Copyright: DateMind Helpfile ® 1998 , Mike Laputka


Contents

Using DateMind

Version History

Creating a new entry

Edit or Delete existing entry

Registering DateMind


Version History

Version 1.1

Increased message length to 80 characters from 25.

Added warning if a message already exists for a date when adding a new message.

Added automatic save after closing on windows logon.

A log file is created to record deleted entries.  If an entry is deleted it will be recorded in the log file.  To prevent the file from getting too large it is deleted to the recycle bin every time DateMind is shut down from the main window.  The log file is not deleted when run hidden on logon.

To view the logfile click on Options|View Log File

Changed in version 1.2

Created user profiles.  Each user will have a unique list of dates and messages when that user logs on to Windows.  There is also an "all users" list which will run simultaneously.  Messages can be entered into either list, anyone can edit the "all user" list, only the current user can edit the list for that user.

Added status bar at bottom of screen

Updating to version 1.1

If version 1.0 is already installed on your system DateMind will automatically convert the existing list into a v1.1 type list and delete the old one.  The contents of the old list will be placed in the "all users" list.The 2 month expiration on unregistered copies will be updated to 2 months after the upgrade.

Version 1.2

Added Date Format option.  For users who prefer dates in the format DD/MM click on Options|Date Format and select the prefered format.  The currently selected format will be checked in the menu and saved in a preferences file so DateMind will always run in the last selected mode.

Changed logfile contents and management.  The logfile no longer contains debug info, it only contains deleted messages so it won't grow so quickly that it will need to be deleted frequently.  The user is prompted to delete the file only when it is opened for viewing.

Corrected a bug where the message would get deleted if the message window was closed using the X in the system menu.

Updating to version 1.2

If DateMind v1.0 or v1.1 is installed on your system simply download version 1.2 and save it to the directory where DateMind was first installed.  Overwrite the existing files when prompted, there is no need to uninstall DateMind first.  Uninstalling will delete the existing message files.


How to Use
How to use DateMind

DateMind warns you of important dates everytime you start Windows by popping up a Message Box with the warning date, the number of days until the warning date, and a message you specify.  Click "Acknowledge" to close the message window or "Delete" to close the window and delete the message from the list.  Deleted messages will be saved into the deleted messages file for later recovery.  Click Options|View Deleted Messages to view this file.  DateMind will launch automatically when your computer starts up and close when it is done so it is not using up any resources.

  On setup a shortcut to DateMind will be created in the start menu program group so DateMind can be launched for editing and testing.  The first entry will be an automatically generated warning of the DateMind Expiration date.  Deleting this entry will not eliminate the expiration date, it will only eliminate the warning.


Create a new entry

Create a new entry to the active list by clicking "Add Date" on the Date menu.  The active list is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the screeen.  To toggle the active list between the current user and the "all users" list click on Options|Show List.  A Dialog will pop up asking for the date, number of days to warn and a message.  Enter the date and the number of days to warn.  If 0 is entered for warn days a warning will only be given on the date of the entry.

  The message field cannot be blank or no warning will be given.  To get a warning without a message enter a space in the message field.


Edit or Delete existing entry

Edit/Delete existing entry

To Edit or Delete an entry click on the line containing the entry to be edited or deleted.  The date of the line under the cursor is displayed on the status bar at the bottom of the screeen.  A dialog box will pop up with the data for that entry.  To delete the entry click the "Delete Entry" button.

  To change the message or number of warning days simply edit the field in the dialog and press OK.

  If the date is edited using this dialog a new entry will be made with the new date and the old entry must be deleted manually, if desired. When a message is deleted details of the message will be stored in the log file for recovery.  Click on Options|View Deleted Messages.


Register DateMind

Registering DateMind

The Shareware version of DateMind will expire 2 months after the first installation.  Reinstalling will not reset the expiration date.  Registering will eliminate the expiration date and any related messages and warnings.

To register click "About DateMind" in the help menu and click "Yes" when asked if you would like to register it now.  A dialog will pop up asking for a registration name and number, if you have already ordered enter the registration information here and click OK, if not click "Get Number" and your internet browser will open at the DateMind Order Form Page.  Cost of DateMind is US$10.

To order by check email

laputka@bigfoot.com

for ordering information.