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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. Overview ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
InfoMiles Overview
Product information
Ordering
Support
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.1. Product Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Product Information
InfoMiles is a comprehensive solution for tracking your electronic
communications among the many on-ramps to todays hectic information
superhighway.
In one convenient location you can produce reports of connection dates, times,
online durations, file transfers, and costs from the usage logs maintained by
your communication software. Stay on top of those monthly credit card
statements and long distance phone bills!
Features
Works with most communication programs
Versatile cost setup
Statistics at a glance
User definable reports and totals
Graphic charts of usage
Print, save or copy reports
Includes InfoLog
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. File Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Report Format Files are created, opened, saved, and deleted from the file menu
and also via the file notebook page and button bar.
A report format file consists of the log file characteristics defined in
properties as well as the selected report criteria and detail format.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.1. Properties ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Properties defines the characteristics of the log file supplied by the
communication program.
A description and icon file can also be specified to associate with the Report
Format File.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.1.1. Log File Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Description
Displays in the report titles as well as the status line.
Log File
The path and file name of the usage log maintained by the communication
program. The log file is typically located in the same directory as the
communication program. Be sure logging is turned ON in the communication
program settings.
Icon File
The path and file name of the icon to associate with the report format file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.1.2. Log File Contents ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
The actual log file maintained by the communication program. If the dialog is
empty, a proper path to the log file has not been supplied.
A ruler is displayed to determine subsequent settings of the log file data and
can be displayed at any point by double-clicking with the mouse or pressing
enter on a highlighted line.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.1.3. Log File Messages ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: * indicates an optional entry.
Messages
Log files typically supply unique words or phrases within a line of the log
file text that signal events such as connections, disconnections and file
transfers.
Notes
The Connection message should be on the same line as the service name.
The Disconnection message should be on the same line as connect durations or
cost data when supplied by the log file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.1.4. Log File Data Coordinates ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Note: * indicates an optional entry.
Data Coordinates
1st and Last
Column numbers (typically) or delimiter characters (unique words or phrases)
identifying the first and last column of various data within a line of the log
file text.
Delimiters must be used when the position of the data varies within the line of
text and column numbers cannot be used.
When using delimiters, the following applies:
When used as the first column, the extracted data begins immediately after the
last of the given delimiter characters.
When used as the last column, the data ends with the character immediately
prior to the first of the given delimiter characters.
There are 2 formatting commands that can be appended to the end of a delimiter
to help locate it within the line of log file text. This is necessary with log
files sparse in unique delimiters separating the data.
If the delimiter occurs more than once within the line of text, the occurrence
number of the delimiter can be specified after the characters @#, such as @#2
for the 2nd occurrence of the delimiter characters.
If the data is located in a certain place relative to a delimiter, a number can
be specified between braces {} to add to or subtract from the position of the
given delimiter within the line of text, such as {3} to add 3 columns to the
position of the given delimiter characters.
The entry should be in the format "'delimiter' @#{}" if the special format
commands @# and {} are used together.
Begin and End
Characters to append to the beginning or the end of the extracted data. This
is necessary if the log file does not supply required information, typically
dates without the year or time durations without the hours or seconds.
Msg
Words or phrases that signal the line the particular data can be found on. As
with all messages, they should be unique and consistent delimiter characters.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2.1.5. Properties Tuorial ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
It is important to understand how log files are typically organized before
setting up log files not supported by the software.
Usually each line of text in a log file will include a date, a time and one
piece of information such as a connection to a service, a file sent or
received, or a disconnection from the service.
A complete connection would consist of at least two lines in the log file, the
line for the connection and the line for the disconnection.
The log file will usually provide unique and consistent messages to distinguish
the information provided by the line of text. Words or phrases such as
Connected, Disconnected, Online, Offline, Upload, Download, Sent, and Received
are common.
Contained within these lines will be data specific to the information the line
provides. Dates, times, service names, file names, file sizes and time
durations are examples of the data supplied.
It is easy to set up log files when the data always begins and ends in the same
column within the line of text.
Using a date as an example, if the log file supplied dates in the format
01/01/90 and the date always began in the first column of the line, the values
for the month would be 1 for the first column and 2 for the last column. The
date values would be 4 and 5. The year values would be 7 and 8.
Many log files are structured in this way and can be setup in this optimum
manner. Unfortunately many logs are structured such that the column position
varies and therefore simple numbers cannot be used for the column positions of
the data.
In such instances the column numbers can be replaced with unique words or
phrases, similar to the event messages described above, that delimit the
requested data.
Again using a date as an example, if the log file supplied dates in the format
"Monday,Jan 01,1990", since the day of the week would prevent consistent column
numbers, the values for the month would be "," for the first column and " " for
the last column. The date values would be " " and ",19". The year values
would be ",19" and ",19{5}". (Commas used for emphasis.)
With enough experimenting you should be able to set up most log files. Often
there is more than one way to achieve the desired results, not always being
immediately apparent.
Further information is available in the respective online help sections. If
you continue to have trouble setting up a log file, see Support for obtaining
help.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. Edit Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Edit menu choices include selecting or deselecting portions of the summary or
detail report, copying selected text to the clipboard and finding text within
the displayed report.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3.1. Find ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Text
Text to search for in the displayed report. The search begins from the first
line unless other options are checked.
Options
Case sensitive
Found text requires an exact match, including capitalization.
From selection
Search begins from the selected text.
Reverse search
Searches backwards, either from the last line or from the selected text if
checked.
Next
Repeat the last successful find operation.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. Report Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Report menu choices include displaying summary, detail and chart reports,
selecting the report criteria and the detail report format, and printing or
saving the report text to a file.
When viewing reports, information on a particular service or selected services
can be viewed by double-clicking or pressing enter on a highlighted service
name.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.1. Report Criteria ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Dates and Times
Restricts reports to connections and/or file transfers within the given dates
and times. The format of the date entries follow the date format defined in
Preferences.
Include/Exclude
Defines the service(s) and/or file transfer(s) you wish to include in or
exclude from the reports. The entries should appear as in the reports and need
only be enough characters to make them unique. Wildcards are not used and
matches are not case sensitive. Multiple entries are seperated by commas (,).
Reset
Produces reports for the entire log file.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.2. Detail Format ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Show
Shows and totals only the checked items.
Format
Blank lines
Inserts blank line separators between dates, connections, files, and totals to
make the report more readable.
Totals only
Displays the selected totals only.
Total
Provides varying levels of subtotals.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4.3. Print ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Options
All text
Prints the complete text in the displayed report.
Selected text
Prints only the selected text in the displayed report.
Copies
The number of copies of the report to print.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5. Setup Menu ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Setup menu choices include setting up global communications costs and program
preferences.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.1. Costs ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Setting up communications costs involves first setting up service providers and
their associated costs. Internet providers and phone companies are examples.
Service names as shown in the reports are then linked to the service providers
as needed.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.1.1. Providers ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Provider
The name of the service provider.
Add
Add the provider to the Provider list.
Modify
Change the provider in the Provider list.
Remove
Remove the provider from the Provider list.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.1.2. Provider Charges ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Monthly charge
The monthly charge assessed by the provider.
Monthly free hours
Free time, in hours, not subject to charges each month.
Month begin date
The day of the month the provider begins billing.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.1.3. Provider Costs ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
M-F Sa Su
Indicates the days of the week the cost period applies to.
Time of day
The beginning and ending time of day for the cost period. 00:00:00 to 23:59:59
constitutes an entire day. In general, time periods should not overlap.
Cost
The cost for the given seconds, usually in cents.
Secs.
The seconds for the given cost, usually 60, or one minute.
Apply Free
Apply free time to the cost period.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.1.4. Service/Provider Links ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Service
The name of the service as shown in the reports to track costs for.
Provider
The provider for the service.
Add
Add the service to the Service list.
Modify
Change the service in the Service list.
Remove
Delete the service from the Service list.
Note
A service may have more than one entry if multiple providers are used to access
the service, for instance dialing a provider long distance.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.2. Preferences ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Preferences allow changing default program characteristics.
Note
Various fonts and colors can be changed using the system palettes and are also
saved.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.2.1. File Preferences ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Load file statistics
Scans all of the files to obtain statistics. The statistics are updated as
files are opened if this option is not selected.
Open last file at start
Opens the file from the previous session when the program is started.
Default Report
Determines the report displayed when a file is opened.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.2.2. Save Preferences ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Confirmations
Displays a prompt to save any changes when you open a new file or quit the
program.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.2.3. Date Preferences ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Date format
The format of the date that is displayed in the reports as well as the status
bar.
Include day of week
Prefixes the day name, such as Monday, to the date.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.2.4. Country Preferences ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Currency symbol
Changes the currency symbol used in the report costs.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5.2.5. Program Preferences ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Disable button bar
If checked, the button bar is not displayed. The options are still selectable
from the menu bar.
Disable help messages
Prevents help messages from displaying in the status bar when menu items are
selected or when the mouse moves over the button bar.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6. Ordering ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Ordering
The registration fee is $34.95 for InfoMiles and InfoLog or $19.95 for InfoLog.
A serial# enabling use of the software without reminder screens or functional
restrictions will be issued upon purchase.
Registrations remain effective for all future versions of the software.
Updates will be uploaded periodically to relevant CompuServe forums, Internet
sites and major BBS's containing fixes, enhancements, user requests and new
additions to the software.
The following options are available for purchasing the software after the
initial 30 day shareware evaluation period.
BMT Micro
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, EuroCard,
Optima, Money Order, Cashiers Check, and Personal Checks
are accepted. Please do not send cash in the mail.
Personal checks are subject to clearance.
Voice Orders: 8:00am - 6:00pm EST (-5 GMT)
(800) 414-4268 (Orders Only)
(910) 791-7052 (Orders, Questions)
Fax Orders: 24 hours / 7 Days (Print Order Form)
(800) 346-1672 or
(910) 350-2937
Online Orders via Internet:
http://www.bmtmicro.com (WWW)
orders@bmtmicro.com (E-Mail)
bmtmicro.com (Telnet)
Online Orders via BBS:
(910) 350-8061 28.8 Ringdown (USR)
(910) 799-0923 28.8 Single Line (HAYES)
Mail Orders To: (Print Order Form)
BMT Micro
PO Box 15016
Wilmington, NC 28408
U.S.A.
CompuServe (GO SWREG)
InfoMiles and InfoLog, registration no. 6257
InfoLog, registration no. 10103
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6.1. InfoLog Product Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
InfoLog
InfoLog is your one-way road onto todays information superhighway.
Monitor important communications activities with the communication software you
already use.
Features
Single interface to communication programs
Logging of connection dates and times
Current and total online time and number of days
Number of characters received and sent
Speed of data being received and sent (CPS)
Modem LED indicators for CD, RD and SD
Configurable alarm
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6.2. Order Form ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Mail Orders To: BMT Micro
PO Box 15016
Wilmington, NC 28408
U.S.A.
Voice Orders: 8:00am - 7:00pm EST (-5 GMT)
(800) 414-4268 (orders only)
(910) 791-7052
Fax Orders: (910) 350-2937 24 hours / 7 Days
(800) 346-1672 24 hours / 7 Days
Online Orders via modem: (910) 350-8061 10 lines, all 14.4K
(910) 799-0923 Direct 28.8K line
Ordering and general ordering questions:
Via AOL: bmtmicro
via MSN: bmtmicro
Via Prodigy: HNGP66D
via Compuserve: 74031,307
via Internet: orders@bmtmicro.com
telnet@bmtmicro.com
http://www.bmtmicro.com
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diners
Club, Carte Blanche, Cashiers Check, Personal Check. Personal
checks are subject to clearance. Eurochecks in DM are welcome.
DM, Sterling, and US Currency is welcome but send only by
registered mail, return reciept requested. We cannot be liable
for lost cash sent through the mail.
Purchase orders are welcome, subject to approval. The minimum
amount is $250.00.
Information for our German customers is explained in the last
paragraph of this order form.
_____________________________________________________________________
Company:_____________________________________________________________
Name:________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________State/Province: ________________
Postal/ZIP Code: ____________________Country:________________________
Phone:_______________________________________________________________
Fax: _______________________________________________________________
E-Mail #1____________________________________________________________
E-Mail #2____________________________________________________________
Product Quantity Price Number of copies
_________________________ ______________ ________________
_________________________ ______________ x ____________ = + $ _______
_________________________ ______________ x ____________ = + $ _______
_________________________ ______________ x ____________ = + $ _______
Latest Version on Diskette _____$3.00____ x ____________ = + $ _______
North Carolina Residents add 6% Sales Tax $ _______
Shipping and Handling (no quantity limit / see below) $ _______
Email - Subject to Credit Card Verification Free
Fax (USA/Canada)........................... 1.00 US
Fax (Non-North America).................... 2.00 US
Worldwide 1st Class ....................... Free
2nd Day Priority, USA Only ................ $ 4.00 US
US Postal Service International Express
(Including Canada and Mexico), allow up to
7-10 days ............................... $ 25.00 US
Airborne Select Delivery (USA Only) $ 8.00 US
FedEx Overnight, USA Only (delivery by
3:00 pm the following day) .............. $ 15.00 US
FedEx Europe/Japan (guaranteed delivery
within 3 days) .......................... $ 35.00 US
Total: $ _______
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Γöé Circle one: VISA / Master / Discover / American Express / Diners Γöé
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Γöé Credit card number: _____________________________________________ Γöé
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Γöé Expiration date: ________________________________________________ Γöé
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Γöé Authorization signature: ________________________________________ Γöé
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ORDERING FROM INSIDE GERMANY ONLY
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Persons in Germany wishing to order shareware may also transfer funds
into our account with Deutsche Bank. Once the money is deposited you
may either fax a confirmation to us with proof of deposit or wait until
Deutsche Bank notifies us of the transaction (usually 10-18 business days).
Account information is as follows:
Deutsche Bank / Frankfurt Branch
EmpfДnger: Thomas Bradford / BMT Micro
Konto-Nummer: 0860221
Bankleitzahl: 500-700-10
When you make the transfer, be sure to put your name and the program you
are registering on the transfer.
Current exchange rates can be obtained by sending an email to
dm_to_us@bmtmicro.com. An automated reply will return todays exchange
rates.
It is very important that you send us a completed order form by
either email or fax if you deposit money into this account for a
registration. Fill the order form out as usual except in the credit
card number field put "DEUTSCHE BANK". We will file the order and
use it to match against the deposit information we receive from the
bank.
IMPORTANT!
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When you email us your order form, we will reply with an
acknowledgement. If you do not get an acknowledgement within 24 hours
please send your order again in case it was lost. This extra bit of
caution can save a lot of confusion.
If you are concerned that your order is taking too long to process, feel
free to check with us about the status of your order. It's important
to all of us that you feel safe doing business with our company and
please feel free to suggest ways we can improve our service to you.
ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7. Support ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ
Support
Visit the InfoMiles and InfoLog Web Page for the latest information and program
updates.
http://www.sound.net/~craven
Support questions, as well as bug reports and suggestions for improvement, are
welcome and encouraged. Electronic mail is preferred to one of the following:
Internet, craven@sound.net
CompuServe, 74466,2137
Alternatively postal mail can be sent to the following address:
Bryce Craven
16615 E. 42 Terr.
Independence, MO 64055
USA