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NOTE! - Make sure to back up your database prior to installing
this program.
FASTMAIL 2.26 INSTALLATION
To install "FASTMAIL" make two directories for the program.
The first is for the Program(i.e. "MKDIR C:\FASTMAIL).
The second is for Program Data(i.e. "MKDIR C:\FASTMAIL\DATA").
Copy all programs from the disk to the new directory "C:\FASTMAIL"
i.e. "COPY A:*.* C:\FASTMAIL".
To start the "FASTMAIL" program change the directory to "FASTMAIL".
Enter "MAIL" to start the "FASTMAIL".
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******************************* REGISTRATION ********************************
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* * * FASTMAIL * * *
CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
2234 SANTA YNEZ AVE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405
(805)549-0532
Copyright (c) Cache Microsystems 1990, 1991 All Rights Reserved
Copies of this program may be given to others for evaluation but
cannot be sold or used as a promotion for other sales without express
written permission from CACHE MICROSYSTEMS.
If you find FASTMAIL useful we expext you to register it. You
will receive the latest version of the program, printed manual
and future update notices. To register your copy send $17.00 +
$3.00 S&H to the address listed above.
Program Updates
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Update to Version 2.00
Fixed a potential problem when deleting records
Documentation updated to shareware requirements
Changed output format to show Company and Auxillary Address
on wide carraige printer formats.
Deleted all programs with *.frm file extension.
Please remove them from your directory if the older version is
still there.
Update to Version 2.01
Fixed Printing of a single Label. You could not find another label
to print.
Added a Browsing feature for all names, special interest, or by
a subject search.
Increased floppy disk storage to 4,200 + records on 1.2MB floppy
Moved any "PROBLEMS.DOC" to a separate file. It no longer appears
in the manual.
Update to Version 2.10
Added text/topic searching to print, mail list, export and
browsing.
Added Searching by a specific date or dates to browse, print,
mail list and export.
When finding a name the name no longer need left justification.
Update to Version 2.11
Fixed report form print out for all names and addresses. Used
to print random order in version 2.10
Added Return Address Label printing.
Update to Version 2.21
ASP APPROVAL
Added DATABASE FORMAT TO EXPORT FILE
Added Country to database
Deleted batch files from the program
Added Print registration form
Increased search fields to search on country if desired.
Improved 8 1/2 x 11 print out to include work phone and printout
Spacing
Update to Version 2.22
Added Fax Number to database,.
Made the state field bigger to handle international mailings
fixed bug in finding a name
Update to Version 2.23
Fixed bug in displaying and editing of screens
Added edit feature to the browsing command
Added support for laser printer labels two types
1 x 4 two column, 1 x 2 5/8 three column
Update to Version 2.25
Cosmetic changes to add user help on bottom of screens
Added a "SINCE" field to the database to print all names,
labels, form letters since the last time printed.
Added program configuration menu for diferent laser printers,
Screen Colors, Default Address and Special Interest Categories.
Load and merge database files from any directory or drive.
Update to Version 2.25
Changed menu format to use arrow keys to highligh the deisred
function. Or the user can enter the first key of the desired
function.
Major Features
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FASTMAIL is a Mailing list program. The program is menu driven and easy to
use. The user most likely will never use the manual except for installation.
The program is written in DBASE III then converted to compile under
Clipper 5.01.
The program features are listed below:
1. Add names to Mailing list
Before a name is added duplicates are checked and displayed on
the screen for the user. The user can then decide to add or edit
the entry.
2. Display or Edit record. If name is not found the user can add
name directly. Full screen editing is allowed.
3. Delete any record as required.
4. Print mailing list names on several formats.
5. Special configuration file for a default city, state and zip.
6. The user can select any of five special interest categories.
This allows the user to print labels based on these categories.
Program will update user screen without user intervention.
7. Separate Duplication search feature for mailing list maintainance.
8. Print mailing labels based on the different interest categories,
Search Criteria, Date and Since Last or all names.
9. Each list can be printed in 10 different orders.
10. Statistics are kept and displayed to the user on how many names
for each interest category and total mailing list name count.
11. The database can saved to and restored from any drive/directory.
12. Database size is dependent on disk space.
13. Approximate records stored on a 1.2 MB floppy is 4,200.
14. Approximate records stored on a 30 MB Hard Drive is 67,500.
15. The database file can be exported for use with Mail Merge
programs.
16. Support for laser printers.
Features (Continued):
17. Fields kept are:
Description Bytes Each
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Firstname 15
Lastname 13
Company 30
Auxaddr 30
Address 32
City 19
State 16
Zip Code 10
Country 15
Work Phone 20
Home Phone 20
FAX Phone 20
Date Entered 8
Since 1
Comment 60
Referral 3
ID NO. 7
Interest1 1
Interest2 1
Interest3 1
Interest4 1
Interest5 1
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Total = 325 per record