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Infodex Copyright 1993 by Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI) 108 Second Avenue West Bertha MN 56437-0297 Phone: (218) 924-2050 FAX: (218) 924-2050 (Ext. 11) The Bertha BBS: (218) 924-2060, 8,N,1 ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ ≥ Welcome! ≥ ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ Thank you for trying Infodex! Infodex is a versatile multipurpose database manager used to keep track of names, addresses, telephone numbers, and much more. Track insurance policies, computer software, and books, or use a free- form layout to get rid of those nasty post-it notes sitting on your desk! If you appreciate Infodex, you are encouraged to call The Bertha BBS at (218) 924-2060, and let us know! Comments, suggestions, and enhancement requests are always welcome! ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ ≥ Requirements ≥ ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ To run Infodex reliably, you will need the following: ˘ DOS 3.3 or Higher ˘ IBM PC, PC-Compatible or MS-DOS Computer with a Hard Drive and 640K RAM ˘ EGA Color, or VGA Color Monitor (Highly Recommended) Page 1 ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ ≥ Table of Contents: ≥ ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ Title Page & Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 Quick-Start Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Installing Infodex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Executing Infodex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Using Infodex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Infodex Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Programs Mentioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Infodex Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Page 2 ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ ≥ Quick-Start Instructions: ≥ ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ To get Infodex up and running in a hurry, follow these Quick-Start instructions: 1. Run the Install program by logging to the correct drive and directory, and type "INSTALL". 2. After installing Infodex, you should edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, and add the following statement: SET INFODEX=DRIVE:\PATH (Replace with your drive and path.) EXAMPLE: SET INFODEX=D:\INFODEX (Note: You do not need to edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file if you accepted the default destination directory of "C:\INFODEX".) 3. Reboot your machine to ensure that the new changes to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file have taken effect. 4. Execute Infodex by typing "INFODEX". ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ ≥ Disclaimer: ≥ ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ By using Infodex and/or any of its components, users indicate their acceptance of the following terms: "Infodex is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. Neither STSI, The Bertha BBS, or any STSI employees will be held responsible for any damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of Infodex and/or any of its components." "Information in this documentation is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of STSI. STSI may make improvements and/or changes in this documentation or in the products and/or programs described in this documentation at any time." ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ ≥ Registration: ≥ ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ Infodex is distributed under the shareware concept. It is NOT freeware! You may try Infodex for a period of two weeks. After this period, you must either discontinue using it, or register it. Registration is only $29.95. By registering, you will receive the latest version on 3 1/2" and 5 1/4" diskettes, technical support, notification of updates and upgrades, and a registration number for Infodex. (Registration also removes all nag screens!) Page 3 To order Infodex and receive a registration number, call STSI at (218) 924- 2050, and charge it to your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card. For further registration information and pricing, please read the REGISTER.DOC file included with Infodex. There is also a registration form contained at the end of this documentation file. ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ ≥ Technical Support: ≥ ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ Technical support is available to Infodex users through the following means: The Bertha BBS: New versions of Infodex will be posted here as soon as they are available. The Bertha BBS uses a U.S. Robotics Dual- Standard Modem, which is capable of V.32bis, V.32, HST, and 2400 baud connect speeds. The access number for The Bertha BBS is (218)-924-2060. Technical support questions should be addressed to the SYSOP. STSI FAX: STSI has a FAX machine on-line 24 hours-a-day to accept FAX transmissions. Technical support questions / problems may be faxed to (218) 924-2050. Most FAX transmissions will be automatically routed to the FAX machine. If you have problems reaching our FAX machine, wait until after the first ring, press 11, and then begin transmitting. Telephone: Technical support calls may be placed at (218) 924-2050. ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ ≥ Installing Infodex ≥ ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ The files needed to properly install Infodex are listed in the file PACKING.LST. Log to the drive where you are installing Infodex from, and type "INSTALL". The installation program will ask you where you are installing Infodex from (usually, the current directory), and the location where the program files should be stored. (The default destination directory is C:\INFODEX.) Infodex can be installed on any drive in your system, including network drives. Important! Be sure to include a "SET INFODEX=D:\INFODEX" statement (or wherever you put Infodex), in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. If this environment variable is not found, Infodex defaults to using the C:\INFODEX sub-directory. ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ ≥ Executing Infodex ≥ ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ To execute Infodex, type "INFODEX" from the \INFODEX sub-directory, and press [ENTER]. Infodex's desktop will display the main menu, along with a logo containing version and copyright information. Page 4 ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ ≥ Using Infodex ≥ ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ Infodex supports the use of either the mouse or the keyboard. Persons using the keyboard will want to become familiar with the keys and key combinations available for use within Infodex. They are as follows: HOME Move to beginning of field CTRL+HOME Move to beginning of field END Move to end of field CTRL+END Move to end of field INSERT Insert Mode / Overstrike Mode DELETE Remove character over the cursor BACKSPACE Remove character left of the cursor LEFT ARROW Move cursor one character to the left RIGHT ARROW Move cursor one character to the right ENTER Move cursor to the next field TAB Move cursor to next field SHIFT+TAB Move cursor to previous field ALT+DOWN ARROW Show list on drop-down list box DOWN ARROW Select next entry in drop-down list box UP ARROW Select previous entry in drop-down list box SPACE BAR Highlight file in file list box F4 Search for text entered in first field F5 Display next record F6 Display previous record F7 Display first record F8 Display last record F9 Clear all fields to enter a new record F10 Save current record ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ ≥ Infodex Templates ≥ ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ Infodex is more than a simple name and address tracker. In order to be versatile, Infodex maintains several different templates. Each template is unique, allowing you to store different types of information. There are seven Infodex templates currently available. Each template contains several fields to cover all types of pertinent information that might need to be contained in a record. Each template is listed below, along with the data fields that are available. Business Contacts Company Address #1 Address #2 City State Zip Code Country Up to 5 Telephone Numbers (Includes References, such as Sales, Tech Support, etc.) Two Contact Names Customer Number Page 5 Account Number Up to 5 Lines of Miscellaneous Notes Personal Contacts Name Address #1 Address #2 City State Zip Code Country Up to 3 Telephone Numbers (Includes References such as Home, Office, Pager, etc.) Up to 5 Lines of Miscellaneous Notes Software Product Name Version Company/Author Serial Number Registration Number Registered To Date Purchased Purchased From Technical Support Telephone Number Customer Service Telephone Number Up to 5 Lines of Miscellaneous Notes Insurance Policies Policy Name Policy Number Policy Covers Insurance Company Insurance Agency Agent's Name Agent's Telephone Number Effective Date Expiration Date Policy Value Cash-In Value Up to 5 Lines of Miscellaneous Notes Library (Home/Office) Title Sub-Title Author Publisher ISBN Number Subject Category Year Up to 5 Lines of Miscellaneous Notes Page 6 Small Info-Notes Title Notes (Up to 1K) Recipes Recipe Name Category Source Servings Calories/Serving Fat/Serving Cook's Rating Preparation ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ ≥ Programs Mentioned ≥ ˛ƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒƒ˛ MS-DOS is copyrighted by Microsoft. Page 7 Stevenson Technical Services, Inc. (STSI) 108 Second Avenue West Bertha, MN 56437-0297 Phone: (218) 924-2050 FAX: (218) 924-2050 (Ext. 11) The Bertha BBS: (218) 924-2060, N,8,1 Infodex Registration Form Qty Description Price Each Total _____ Infodex Registration $29.95 ________ Includes newest version on 3 1/2" & 5 1/4" diskettes, technical support, and notification of udpates. (Site-License Needed? Please call.) Sub-Total: ________ Minnesota Residents Add 6.5% Sales Tax: ________ (Foreign Orders Please Add $7.50 S&H): ________ Total: ________ Name: ___________________________________ Title: ______________________ Company: __________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________ City: ____________________________ State: ___________ Zip Code: _______________ Phone: ___________________ Please Register Infodex To This Name: _____________________________________ Method of Payment: ___ Visa/MC ___ American Express ___ Discover ___ Check/Money Order Enclosed (Checks/MO's must be in U.S. Funds drawn on a U.S. Bank!) Credit Card #: __________________________________ Expiration Date: ___/___ Name on Card: _______________________ Signature: _________________________ Comments / Suggestions: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 Please take a minute to answer the following questions. Your answers will assist us in improving and marketing Infodex. (Check all that apply.) Where did you hear about Infodex? [ ] BBS [ ] Catalog/Magazine [ ] Friend/Relative [ ] Other What operating systems / environments do you use? [ ] DOS [ ] Windows [ ] DESQview/DESQview/X [ ] OS/2 What templates of Infodex do you use? [ ] Business Contacts [ ] Insurance Policies [ ] Software [ ] Personal Contacts [ ] Library (Home/Office) [ ] Recipes [ ] Small Info-Notes Which Infodex template do you like/use the most? [ ] Business Contacts [ ] Insurance Policies [ ] Software [ ] Personal Contacts [ ] Library (Home/Office) [ ] Recipes [ ] Small Info-Notes What feature(s) do you like the most about Infodex? _____________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ What feature(s) would you like to see added to Infodex? _________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Additional Comments: ____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ May We Quote You? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Doesn't Matter Page 9