AutoExpense is a simple program for keeping track of expenses associated with an automobile: fuel, service and repair, and insurance. It allows you to enter the following:
For fuel expenses - date, number of gallons, number of miles on the tank, and cost for the fillup. The data entry screen will show miles per gallon for that tank, as well as cost per mile for fuel for the tank.
For service - date, amount of labor, amount for parts, and amount for tax. The total will be calculated and displayed on the screen.
For insurance - date and amount of the premium.
You can also print reports, detailing the above expenses.
Fuel report - totals for cost, miles, gallons, average miles per gallon, and average cost per mile.
Service report - totals for parts, labor, sales tax, and total.
Insurance report - total of premiums.
Using the program is very simple. Simply choose the function you wish to perform from the menus. When the data entry screens appear, you can move from field to field using the TAB key, RETURN key, or, if you prefer, the mouse. In the fuel and service screens, after you enter the final item that has a box around the field, simply press TAB or RETURN and the calculated fields will appear. Press TAB or RETURN again (or click in the ADD button) and the data will be added to the file on disk. In the insurance screen, you must click the ADD button to have the data added to the file. Clicking the EXIT button on any screen just exits that function, returning you to the gray desktop with only the menus showing.
When you choose a REPORT, a box will appear to remind you to turn your printer on and make sure you have paper in it. When you are ready to go on click in the CONTINUE button. (You must have the Imagewriter file on your disk in order to print a report.) The printing functions have been tested only using an Imagewriter, so I'm not sure if it will function properly with a different printer.
That's all there is to using AutoExpense!
NOTE: AutoExpense is shareware. You may copy it and pass it to others who might find it useful, but please also pass this documentation along with it. If you find it useful, please send $10.00 to:
Phil Jurgenson
232 Adams St.
Mankato, MN 56001
There will be no additional charge for any updates or improvements that might occur. Updates will be available on GEnie when and as they happen.
Send comments or suggestions via GEnie mail to PJURGENSON. I appreciate any and all feedback!
