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Signet Software Stock Utilities for Compuserve v1.0
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The unregistered version of │ Signet Software
this program may be copied │ 9451 Anderson Dr.
freely with no changes. │ Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237
Please remit $10 to register │
(c) 1993 Signet Software
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Note: This file gives very detailed instructions so that all levels
of users may successfully automate using our program.
More experienced users may just want read the file "SIMPLE"
to get started - this file gives simple instructions and
should have you up and running quickly. This readme file
can be printed by typing README at the DOS prompt. Please read
about special bonus upon registration.
Description:
These utilities convert quotes that are file captured using
Compuserve's Basic Quotes for direct import to Quicken(tm) or your
favorite spreadsheet. This program does not require CIM.
The program correctly converts all types of stock or mutual
fund quotes and saves them to your Quicken or spreadsheet directory
in a file named "C". After the program is setup correctly it will
log you onto Compuserve automatically, collect the quotes and then load
Quicken (Quicken for Windows users will need to load Quicken manually
from Windows Program Manager). Other than a couple of simple keystrokes
in Quicken everything is completely automatic.
This program includes sample batch files and other text files which
direct the inputs and outputs of the program. Since your program
locations will likely be different than the defaults used in these
files you will need to customize these files to make them work
automatically on your computer. You may use any good text editor
to modify these text files - just be sure that your editor saves in
what is commonly called ASCII or text format. The following are good
choices to use to edit these files: the DOS program EDIT.COM;
Windows Notepad; Xtree; Magellan; or any word processor the has the
option to read and save in text format.
Installation
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The program will work with Quicken (DOS or Windows) and most
major spreadsheets.
If starting from a floppy run INSTALL.BAT, otherwise create a
directory on your hard drive named CSU and copy all the files
on the program disk to this directory.
Setup & Running the program
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After copying the program files as instructed above, run each step
of the program manually until your are familiar with how they should
work.
Step Comment
1. Log onto Compuserve with any Program must be able to save
communications program. screen info to a file.
2. type TOP Compuserve Main Menu
3. Select 1 Access Basic Services
4. Select 8 Stock Quotes & Personal Finance
5. Turn on capture buffer in your See your instruction
communications program. Save screen manual
info to file named STKS.PRN
6. Select 1 Basic Quotes
7. At Issue: prompt type stock Use only valid symbols
symbols separated by commas Since Compuserve doesn't
and press return. repeat back the symbols - our
program depends on you to enter
8. Repeat 7 at next Issue prompt for more valid symbols. The 1st symbol
quotes. you type lines up with line 1 of
the quotes reported back by
9. Press Enter at Issue: prompt to Compuserve. If you type in a
return to Menu. symbol that is invalid or one CIS
can't find the conversion file
will get out of sequence with
your symbols and the quotes.
Just be careful to type in valid
symbols and the program will
convert them perfectly.
10. Repeat 7-9 for more quotes if Limit 30 quotes per pass in
desired. steps 7 & 8
11. Turn off capture buffer.
12. Log off of Compuserve
13. Exit to DOS
14. CD\CSU Change directory to CSU
15. Edit file named "IN" with a text Tells conversion program
editor or the COPY CON command where capture file that was
saved in steps 1-11 is located.
16. The file "IN" should contain one line Examples of valid text:
of text with the word INPUT= followed INPUT=C:\PL\STKS.PRN
by the complete drive, path, and name INPUT=D:\PCPLUS\STKS.PRN
of the capture file. There should be INPUT=C:\XTALK\STKS.PRN
no spaces on this line. Unless you Your actual line will be
specified another path when naming the different than these by
STKS.PRN it will usually be saved the drive & path of your
in the directory where your communication program.
communication program is located.
17. The file "OUTQ" should contain one Examples of valid text:
line of text with the word OUTPUT= OUTPUT=C:\QUICKEN\C.
followed by the complete drive, path, OUTPUT=D:\QUICKEN4\C.
and name of the conversion file that OUTPUT=C:\QUICKENW\C.
will be sent to your QUICKEN program Your actual line will be
directory. Again no spaces on this the drive and path where
line. We recommend the filename C. your Quicken program is
(Don't use an extension on this name located. Note: if you are
such as .PRN or .TXT) This will allow new to DOS type TREE or
you to type one letter as the filename TREE>PRN to list or print
to import in QUICKEN. Note: Be careful your directory structure.
not to use any filenames here that
are the same as any of the Quicken
program files.
18. Make sure you are still in the CSU If you have trouble here
directory and start our conversion check that you have saved
program by typing in CQ at the prompt. a valid capture file and
Occasionally the program will pause that the "IN" file is set
with a reminder screen - when it does up correctly.
press any key to start the program.
When no reminder shows the program
requires no key presses and has no
pauses - in the registered program
all reminders and pauses are removed
making the program completely automatic.
If you followed steps 1-16 correctly
you should see your stocks scrolling
in the display line as they are being
converted. If not press F1 to review
the help screens and review steps 1-16.
The stocks will be converted very
quickly and sent to the location and
file you named in step 17. If the stocks
are moving slowly in the window this
usually means the program can't find the
path you specified in the "OUTQ" file.
No error checking is done on the output
path, so its up to you to make sure its
correct.
19. Load QUICKEN and enter your password If Quicken doesn't work
if you have one. Press Ctrl U to bring in this step make sure
up your stock list and then Ctrl I to you are sending the
import our conversion file. When asked conversion file to your
for the filename to import type a C and QUICKEN directory as
press enter twice. Quicken should then set up in step 14. If
report that it successfully imported you exit to DOS you can
your prices. see if the C file is
there and it's contents
This file can also be imported in by changing to your
Lotus or Quattro by using the file Quicken directory typing
import numbers option TYPE C
at the DOS prompt.
Automating the process:
The batch file GO.BAT along with sample communication scripts are
provided with this utility to totally automate all of the above steps.
Your communications program must have the ability to run scripts from
the command line to completely automated the collection of your quotes -
(most good communication programs have this capability.)
Use our example to write your own scripts. You will also have to edit
the GO.BAT to customize it for your system configuration. Just follow the
instructions in it's remark statements. When finished just type GO at
the DOS prompt or start GO from your menu program or from
Windows. (If you are new to DOS these batch files simply type all
of the commands for you instead of doing all the steps by hand).
The sample script files CISSTKS.CMD or CISSTKS.ASP were written for
the Pereline or Procomm communication programs - if you are using another
communication program write a script similar to our example. After you
have this written most good communication programs allow you to load this
script by naming it on the command line when you start your program.
Check your instruction manual for this.
Files included
with this utility. Purpose
IN Tells conversion program CQ.EXE where the
Compuserve input (capture) file is located.
OUTQ Tells CQ.EXE where to send the converted
quotes.
CQ.EXE Signet's Compuserve to Quicken stock conversion
program.
CISSTKS.CMD Sample script for collecting quotes with Pereline
CISSTKS.ASP Sample script for collecting quotes with Procomm
CSTOCK.HLP F1 help file for CQ.EXE
(note: F1 help can only be accessed when the
program is paused - you can force a pause by
deleting or renaming the capture file named
in the "IN" file)
README This file
README.BAT Prints these instructions
SIMPLE Simplified instructions
GO.BAT Batch file that automates loading your
communications program, capturing quotes,
quote conversion, and then loads Quicken.
Bonus files you will receive with registered version of program.
CS.EXE Special conversion file for importing
additional quote information into spreadsheet
templates.
STOCK.WK1 Spreadsheet template that keeps portfolio
totals and several performance measures not
readily available in QUICKEN.
GRAPH.WK1 Graphs price history of stock data collected
on Compuserve. Shows more detail than found in
Quicken.
Signet Software is also working on other conversions at this time such
as a Compuserve to MYM conversion. If you require a conversion file for input
from Compuserve to any other program - send us the converted format and we will
write a conversion program for you (we reserve all rights to such a program
and may sell same to others). If the format is a straight forward text or
comma delimited file, send $10 and we'll usually be able to mail it to you
within 30 days. If its more complicated send us a spec of what you want and
will tell you if we can do it. Always give us your on-line mail address in
case we have questions. We will include as many of these completed conversion
programs as possible bundled with our CQ.EXE utility to all users who register.
Registered users will also be offered any new conversions that become
available in the future at a very reasonable cost.
We also have utilities for use on GEnie and Prodigy. Please write for
more information.
Compuserve is a registered trademark of Compuserve,Inc.
Quicken is registered trademark of Intuit
Pereline is registered trademark of Pereline Data Systems
Procomm is registered trademark of DataStorm Technologies
Lotus is registered trademark of Lotus Development Corp.
Quattro is registered trademark of Borland
To print these instructions type README at the DOS prompt.
To register send $10 to:
Signet Software
9451 Anderson Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
You can reach us on-line
Compuserve:76547,230 GEnie:SIGSOFT Prodigy:DDFX48B