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This disk contains the OWL Action Item Manager Version 1.1. At a
minimum your original disk should contain the following files:
AIM.EXE
AI.DBF
AI.DBT
TODO.DBF
ORIG.DBF
ASGN.DBF
CAL.DBF
CONFIG.DBF
HELP.DBF
HELP.DBT
README.1ST
If your disk does not contain these files, contact your shareware
distributor. Note: Some shareware distributors add batch and text
files which may assist you in installing and running the program.
The OWL Action Item Manager requires a minimum hardware configuration
of an IBM PC compatible, DOS 2.0 or higher, a hard disk or two floppy
disks or one floppy disk with capacity greater than 360k.
To install AIM for operation on your system follow the installation
procedure which applies to your system configuration.
HARD DISK INSTALLATION
To install AIM on your hard disk you should first create a new
subdirectory to hold the program and data files. After creating the
subdirectory, copy all of the files from the distribution diskette to
the new subdirectory on your hard disk (See Example 1). As an
alternative, you may install the program and data files in different
subdirectories on your hard disk (See Example 2).
Example 1. Standard installation with program & data maintained in
the same directory.
COMMANDS DESCRIPTION
------------------- ------------------------------------------
MD C:\AIM Create a new directory on your hard disk
COPY A:*.* C:\AIM Copy all files to your hard disk
Example 2. Standard installation with program & data maintained in
separate directories.
EXAMPLE COMMANDS DESCRIPTION
---------------------- --------------------------------------
MD C:\AIM Create a new directory on your disk
COPY A:AIM.EXE C:\AIM Copy program file to program directory
COPY A:CONFIG.DBF C:\AIM Copy configuration file to program
directory
COPY A:HELP.* C:\AIM Copy help files to program directory
MD C:\AIDATA Create a directory to hold data files
COPY A:AI.* C:\AIDATA Copy data files to data directory
COPY A:ORIG.DBF C:\AIDATA
COPY A:ASGN.DBF C:\AIDATA
COPY A:TODO.DBF C:\AIDATA
COPY A:CAL.DBF C:\AIDATA
WARNING: If you use a separate directory for your data you must
specify this new directory when you run AIM for the first time after
installation. You will be prompted for the directory name. If you
followed the example above enter "C:\AIDATA"
2.1.2 FLOPPY DISK INSTALLATION
To install AIM for operation on floppy disks, you will need 2
formatted floppy disks. Label the first disk "AIM PROGRAM DISK" and
label the second disk "AIM DATA DISK." Place your distribution
diskette in drive A and your the disk labeled AIM PROGRAM DISK in
drive B. Type the following commands.
COMMANDS DESCRIPTION
------------------------- --------------------------------------
COPY A:AIM.EXE B: Copy program file to program disk
COPY A:CONFIG.DBF C:\AIM Copy configuration file to program
disk
COPY A:HELP.* C:\AIM Copy help files to program disk
Remove the AIM PROGRAM DISK from drive B and replace it with the AIM
DATA DISK. Type the following commands.
COMMANDS DESCRIPTION
------------------------- --------------------------------------
COPY A:AI.* B: Copy data files to the data disk
COPY A:ORIG.DBF B:
COPY A:ASGN.DBF B:
COPY A:TODO.DBF B:
COPY A:CAL.DBF B:
WARNING: When you run AIM for the first time after installation you
will be prompted for the data directory name. If the program disk is
in drive A and the data disk is in drive B enter "B:\" when prompted
for the data directory.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:
AIM requires that DOS be configured to handle a minimum of 20 open
files. This is done by the CONFIG.SYS file which resides in the root
directory of your boot disk. If your boot disk does not contain this
file you must create it using an ASCII editor or as follows:
C:\AIM>COPY CON: C:\CONFIG.SYS Command to copy from the console
to the CONFIG.SYS file in the
root directory on the C: drive.
FILES=20 CONFIG.SYS command to set up
20 DOS file handles.
Ctrl-Z Press Ctrl and Z keys together to
signal the end of file.
If you already have this file, but it does not contain the line
"FILES=20" you will have to edit the file using an ASCII editor such
as EDLIN to add the line. Consult your DOS manual for instructions on
using EDLIN or use your own ASCII editor.
After adding or editing the CONFIG.SYS file you must reboot your
computer before running AIM. (Press Ctrl-Alt-Del keys together or the
reset button). The CONFIG.SYS file does not take effect until the
system is booted.
Starting AIM
To run the OWL Action Item Manager, first set your default drive and
directory to the drive and directory where you installed the
program. Type "AIM" (See the following examples for how to set your
default drive and directory.
Hard Disk Example
COMMAND Description
----------- -------------------------------------------------
C: Command to set default drive to hard disk C.
CD \AIM Command to change the default directory to "AIM"
AIM Command to run AIM.
Floppy Disk Example: Place the program disk in drive A and the data
disk in drive B. Type the following commands.
COMMAND Description
----------- -------------------------------------------------
A: Command to set default drive to floppy disk A.
AIM Command to run AIM.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION:
AIM is a user supported product which is distributed as "Shareware."
While this means that you may freely distribute copies of the program
to other potential users, it does not mean that the program is free.
Our ability to develop programs such as AIM and provide technical
support, depends on program registrations. We receive no
compensation from shareware distributors.
If you find this program usefull, send your registration fee of
$35.00 (US DOLLARS) plus applicable sales tax to:
'Otto-Williams Ltd.
P.O. Box 794
Lanham, MD 20703
USA
You can obtain a printed registration form from the System Setup
Menu.
NOTE: If you need to print this file, place the disk containing this
file in drive a: and type the following command: COPY A:README.1ST
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