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MAGCAT 1.1 Release Notes 4/20/92
MagCat is a magazine article cataloging program and is being distributed
as shareware. MagCat provides a method of cataloging all of the magazine
articles, books, files, and other pieces of information lying about in a
form that allows fast searching for information based on keywords.
Information kept about articles includes the article name, its location,
a short description about the article, and a list of keywords used to
search for the article. A database is created to contain all of the
information about the articles. This database is accessed via three windows.
The Article window displays all of the articles in the database. It can
display the locations, keywords, and descriptions of each article and allows
searching. The Location window displays all of the unique locations where
articles are stored along with how many articles are stored in each location.
The Keyword window displays all of the keywords and the number of times each
keyword has been used. Multiple databases may be open at the same time to
allow easy viewing of different databases. Articles may be imported and
exported from other databases. The entire database or just the results of
a search may be printed.
Searches are performed using the Article window. Articles may be searched
by locations and keywords. All articles that match the search criteria are
displayed in the article window. Their locations and descriptions may be
displayed to help determine which articles are the most appropriate.
Requirements
MagCat is a Microsoft Windows application and requires Windows 3.0 or above.
It requires Windows to be run in either Standard or Enhanced mode. The
program, help file, and DLL (magcat.exe, magcat.hlp, and magcatdb.dll) must
be in the same directory. The data files may be anywhere (including the same
directory). The .ini file may be in either the Windows directory or the same
directory as the executables. If the .INI file does not exist, it will be
created in the Windows directory.
Files
You should have the following files.
magcat.exe - the main application
magcat.hlp - help data
magcatdb.dll - helper functions
readme.txt - this file
history.txt - MagCat change history
install.exe - installs the application to a hard disk
magcat.inf - information file used during installation
sample.dat - sample database to get a feel for using MagCat
Installation
Run the Install program from Windows. It will copy the software from the
distribution diskette into the directory you specify and create the
program manager group. If you downloaded this software from a BBS, place
all of the files in the same directory and run the Install program. It
will install the files from this directory into the new directory you
specify.
If this program is run from a network, a magcat.ini file should be
placed in the Windows directory of each PC that will run the application,
and the magcat.ini file in the MagCat installation directory should be
deleted. This allows each user the ability to save their own individual
settings.
Documentation
A complete help system is included. It describes each command and describes
how to perform common operations. Help can be accessed in the following
ways:
- Use the Help menu to select help on various topics
- Most dialog boxes contain a Help button
- Pressing Shift-F1 changes the cursor to a Help pointer. The next
object that you click on will display help on that object.
A printed and bound manual is included in the registration fee.
Registration
This program is being distributed as shareware. If you make use of this
software you are expected to pay a registration fee of $30.00.
Registration entitles you to a disk with the next version of the software,
a registration number, a printed manual, and notice of updates to the software.
Future versions of this software are available to registered users at a
significant discount. Contact us for site licensing information.
We can be reached with electronic mail via:
CIS 70406,415
BIX JDAGOSTINO
GENIE J.DAGOSTINO2
America Online JDSSYS
Upon receipt of your registration fee you will receive a registration
number. You will also receive a disk with the next version of the
software and a printed manual. Registered users will also receive notices
of updates and
will be able to upgrade to future versions at a significant discount.
You may use the following order form or print the one in the MagCat
help file.
Name _______________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Phone _______________________________________________
Qty Unit Price Total
______ MagCat Version 1.1 $30.00 ________
(New Jersey residents include current sales tax) ________
Total ________
Disk Size 5 1/4 (1.2M) ______
3 1/2 (720K) ______
Make check or money order payable to JDS Systems.
Mail completed order form and check or money order (US funds only) to:
JDS Systems
PO Box 997
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054-0997
We would like to hear your comments on ways we can improve the program.
Comments_______________________________________________
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