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Contents
Click the mouse over one of the topics below for more
information. Or press TAB to select a topic and press ENTER
to retrieve it.
Author
Introduction to Business Inventory Organizer
Add record
Sort records
Find record
Browse/Edit records
Print records
Desktop
Utilities
Hardware requirements
What is Shareware
How to register
Disclaimer of Warranty
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Author
Author: Tomas Martin
Address:Compusoft International
P.O.Box 411
Kilkenny SA 5009
Australia
Telephone and fax: 08-47 7405 or 618-47 7405 if overseas
Date of release of this product: 1st July, 1995
Version: 2.0
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Introduction to Business Inventory Organizer
Business Inventory Organizer will allow you to organize and
group your business belongings by Category, Location and
Item (see Sort records). There is no limit to the number
of Categories, Locations or Items to be established,
neither there is a limit on number of entries. The inventory
file can contain as many records as your computer memory capa-
city allows (see Add record).The program also has fast
search option (see Find record) and allows you to browse
through your records (see Browse/Edit records), change
the records, have them displayed or printed out. The program
also has many useful desktop and other utilities (see Desktop
and Utilities).
BEFORE YOUR START please review all information contained in
this Help or in files Help.txt and Readme.doc. These files
contain important information about the program itself, about
system requirements, about Shareware concept and information on
conditions of using this program and registering it. For details
see Hardware requirements, What is Shareware, and topic
How to register.
GETTING STARTED. Type "bio" and press Enter.
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Add record
This feature allows you to enter new record. Built-in editor
supports all commands necessary for easy entering. These are
as follows:
Arrow key Right ... Moves right 1 space
Arrow key Left ... Moves left 1 space
Arrow key Up ... Moves 1 line up
Arrow key Down ... Moves 1 line down
Backspace ... Moves and deletes 1 space left
left
End ... Moves to end of text in line
Home ... Moves to beginning of text
in line
Page Down ... Moves to end of record
Page Up ... Moves to beginning of record
Insert ... Selects overwrite or insert
mode (default is overwrite)
Space ... Moves and deletes 1 space
right
Shift ... Selects uppercase
Delete ... Deletes 1 space right
Ctrl+F3 ... Deletes line
Ctrl+F4 ... Copy line
Ctrl+F5 ... Paste line
Enter ... Accepts each entry
When the job is finished, you will be asked whether to save the
record or not. If the answer is Yes, the added record will be
automatically saved and you can choose between displaying new
blank form or leaving the editor. If you change your mind and
decide not to save the added record the program will return you
to the menu and no record will be added. You can also leave the
editor at any time. The number of records you can add to the
inventory file is only limited by your computer memory capacity.
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Browse/Edit records
Browse/Edit feature allows you to browse through records by
moving highlight bar and pressing Enter to accept the selection.
Selected record will then be displayed. If you want to change
the displayed record, press E key and the program will call up
editor. Its supported commands are identical to Add option. When
editing is done, you will be asked whether to save changes or
not. If you decide to abandon changes, edited record will not be
saved and your original record will remain unchanged. Displayed
record can also be printed out (see Print records).
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Sort records
This option sorts records alphabetically by either Category,
Location or Item. From the menu you choose one of these options
that will become default and will be used by the program until
re-selection. Sorting does not require any additional memory.
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Find record
Find option allows you to find any record by entering search
string. Find will search all record fields, except the Note
(because information quantity in these fields could cause
unwanted and unrelated display of record), so you can search by
any string you want (e.g. Category, Item, Description, Date of
purchase, e.t.c.).
If there is more than one record with identical string, the Find
option will display the first one for you and ask you whether to
go on searching or not. Searching is very fast.
Found record can also be printed out (see Print records).
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Print records
There are two types of print options. If you choose Print All
Records option from the menu all records will be printed out.
If you intend to print out only selected record, then choose
Print within either Browse-Display feature or Find feature. The
program is configured to work with Epson compatible inkjet
printers, but should also work with most dot matrix, inkjet,
deskjet or laser printers.
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Desktop
You will find several desktop utilities under the Desktop
feature. Built-in NOTEPAD will serve as a text editor that
reads, writes and prints text files up to 32K in size.
CALCULATOR supports all basic arithmetical functions. You can
also have an ANALOGUE CLOCK displayed on your screen. The clock
requires VGA card, so if you haven't got one, you will not be
able to use this module. Fourth desktop utility is PRINT
CALENDAR. This module will print calendars since 1584 to
infinity. The lower limit is imposed because of problems
associated with converting the old Julian calendar to the new
Gregorian calendar, which has been fully functional since 1584.
The Desktop also allows you to set the date format to suit either
USA standard date format (month, day, year) or Australian,
British and other countries date format as day, month, year.
Also you can set the time format to 12 hour or 24 hour time
format.
All selected date and time formats will become default and the
program will use them until re-selection.
Also see Utilities
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Utilities
The program also serves as a shell for some other useful
utilities. Shell to DOS will allow you to use Dos without
quitting Business Inventory Organizer (to make a copy of a file,
for example), you can display current directory you are logged
on, or directory for drive A, B, or C.
Built-in text file viewer is suitable for easy reading of
documentation and other files without using additional file
viewer.
Built-in text file compress print will allow you to print any
text file in two column format, in small, but still 100% readable
letters. This utility saves at least three quarters of usual
paper consumption.
You can also set your computer clock (time and date) without
quitting the program.
Also see Desktop
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Hardware requirements
IBM compatible 286 or better
EGA/VGA monitor
350kB free conventional memory
DOS 5.0 or better
printer optional
These are requirements needed for an efficient running of
Business Inventory Organizer. That does not mean that the
program will not satisfactorily run under lower configuration.
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What is Shareware
Shareware is an exciting marketing method which allows you to
try top-quality software before you pay the author. With share-
ware, you cannot be disappointed spending money for a program
that's not right for you.
The small fee you pay to a Shareware distributor does not cover
the cost of the program itself. If you continue to use the
program, you must send the author an additional payment which
may entitle you to technical support, and other benefits. This
is termed Registration (see How to register).
Each evaluation copy is supplied to you "on approval" for the
period of 21 days. After that time you are obliged either to
register the program or stop using it.
Copying or using the program without paying for it, except as
provided above, is a breach of copyright.
Each evaluation copy is fully working, it is not limited in any
way and no features of the registered version have been omitted.
The only difference between evaluation and the registered version
is the closing screen that will be removed in registered version.
Also see How to register and Disclaimer of Warranty
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How to register
We accept cash, cheques, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and
Bankcard), or Money Order or International Money Order.
All cheques must be drawn on an Australian bank in AU$, US$ or
UK pounds. Credit cards will always be billed in AU$ so you can
get the latest and best exchange rate.
There are two easy ways to register:
- Print Order Form using built-in feature under menu item About
(or use file Register.doc) and fill it in. Include your credit
card details or enclose cash, cheque, money order and post it
to us.
If you haven't got a printer you can supply all necessary
details on a piece of paper.
- If you have a fax you can send your order via fax. Make sure
all your credit card details and your signature are there, then
fax it to us.
The registration price is AU$ 30.00 or US$ 24.00 or UK£ 14.00
shipped anywhere in the world.
For shipping within Australia add AU$ 3.00, for shipping to other
countries add AU$ 6.00 or US$ 4.50 or UK£ 3.00.
All registered users will receive:
- a copy of the latest version of the program;
- a minimum of three months free phone, fax and mail technical
support;
- 25% discount on any update, when it become available;
- the satisfaction you did the right thing.
Send the Order form and registration payment to:
Tomas Martin
Compusoft International Phone and fax:
P.O.Box 411 08-47 7405
Kilkenny SA 5009 or 618-47 7405 if overseas
Australia
Also see What is Shareware and Disclaimer of Warranty
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Disclaimer of Warranty
TOMAS MARTIN DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE,
WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHENTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
LAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND
SPECIFICALY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER TOMAS MARTIN NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO
HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF
THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE
EVEN IF TOMAS MARTIN OR ANYONE ELSE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. THE PERSON USING THE
SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE
SOFTWARE.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth
of Australia and/or the State of South Australia and shall inure
to the benefit of Tomas Martin and any successors, administrators,
heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding brought by either
party against the other arising out of or related to this
agreement shall be brought only in a state or federal court of
competent jurisdiction located in Adelaide, South Australia. The
parties hereby consent to in personal jurisdiction of said courts.
Also see What is Shareware and How to register