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INSTALLATION & STARTUP
FOR THE
OWL PERSONAL PORTFOLIO MANAGER 4.2
(BBS DOWNLOADS)
DOS CONFIGURATION
For proper operation of all functions, the OWL Personal Portfolio
Manager requires that the number of DOS file handles be set to 20
or more. The number of DOS file handles is established when you
boot your computer and is derived as either a default value or from
the standard file "CONFIG.SYS" which must reside in the root
directory of your start-up disk drive. For proper operation, you
MUST HAVE the file "CONFIG.SYS" in the root directory of your start-
up disk and it MUST contain the line "FILES=20" (values above 20
are acceptable). Assuming your start-up disk is the C drive, you
can create this file very quickly by typing the following:
COPY CON: C:\CONFIG.SYS
FILES=20
Ctrl-Z (Press "Ctrl" and "Z" keys together)
Once you have added or edited the "CONFIG.SYS" file, you must re-
boot your computer for the changes to take effect. Consult your
DOS manual for additional information.
DISTRIBUTION FILES
After you have un-archived/un-ziped the download compressed file
you should have the following files:
GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3
------------ ------------ ------------
OPPM.EXE DGECGMD.OVL FOL.DBF
README.BBS DGEHRCD.OVL SEC.DBF
DGEVGAD.OVL PRICE.DBF
DGECGCD.OVL INC.DBF
CONFIG.DBF AL.DBF
HELP.DBF PUR.DBF
HELP.DBT
MPRN.DAT
INSTALLATION
HARD DISK INSTALLATION
Create a directory named "\OPPM42" on your hard disk to hold
the distribution files. Copy all distribution files to
directory "\OPPM42" on your hard disk. To Start OPPM type the
following:
CD \OPPM42
OPPM
360k FLOPPY DISK INSTALLATION
Format 3 new diskettes using the DOS format command. Label
these disks OPPM PROGRAM 1, OPPM PROGRAM 2 and OPPM DATA.
1. Copy all Group 1 files to the PROGRAM 1 disk.
2. Copy all Group 2 files to the PROGRAM 2 disk.
3. Copy all Group 3 files to the DATA disk.
To run OPPM, place the OPPM PROGRAM 1 disk in drive A and the
OPPM DATA disk in drive B. Type the following commands:
A:
OPPM
After initialization, the program will warn that data files are
missing from the current drive and directory. Select the
option to "Change Data Drive\Directory and enter "B:" when
prompted for the new drive and directory.
720k+ FLOPPY DISK INSTALLATION
Format 2 new diskettes using the DOS format command. Label
these disks OPPM PROGRAM and OPPM DATA.
1. Copy all Group 1 and Group 2 files to PROGRAM disk.
2. Copy all Group 3 files to the DATA disk.
After initialization, the program will warn that data files are
missing from the current drive and directory. Select the
option to "Change Data Drive\Directory and enter "B:" when
prompted for the new drive and directory.
SAMPLE DATA:
The data files shipped with the program contain sample data which
is provided to help you become familiar with the various options
and capabilities of the system. Prices and transactions in the
sample data cover the period from April 1, 1990 through April 28,
1991. We suggest that you use the program with the sample data
until you become comfortable with it.
USER's GUIDE
The user's guide for the OWL Personal portfolio manager is built
into the program and is accessed by selecting the "HELP" option.
In order to get the most benefit from this program, we strongly
suggest that you read the user's guide.
UPGRADING FROM VERSION 3 AND ABOVE
To use your data from OPPM Version 3 or above, you may either set
the data directory to the directory where your existing FOL.DBF,
SEC.DBF, INC.DBF, AL.DBF, PRICE.DBF and PUR.DBF data files reside
using the "Logged Dir" option or you may use DOS to copy these
files to your new OPPM42 disk\directory.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
OPPM requires a minimum of 640K of memory and a graphics monitor
(CGA, EGA, VGA or Hercules). If you receive an "OUT OF MEMORY"
message when running OPPM, try removing some of your memory
resident drivers and programs from memory. If you are using DOS
5.0+ you may be able to load memory resident drivers and programs
into high memory. Consult your DOS manual.
Send your comments, questions, and program registration to:
'OTTO-WILLIAMS LTD.
P.O. BOX 794
LANHAM, MD, 20703-0794
U.S.A.
PHONE: (301) 306-0409
EMail on GEnie to: S.WILLIAMS11
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