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CheckMate Plus (tm) is copyright 1990,91,92 by Custom Technologies
February 1, 1992
This is version 1.50 of CheckMate Plus. If you have been using
any earlier version, read over this file before using v1.50.
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ABOUT CHECKMATE PLUS
CheckMate Plus is a full-featured, easy to use, checkbook-based
accounting package. It is a REAL accounting package, with REAL
double-entry transactions. Unlike packages such as Quicken, you
can produce true balance sheets and income statements as well as
numerous budgeting and graphical reports.
CheckMate Plus is SHAREWARE, which means you are free to copy the
ORIGINAL distribution disk (or file, if you got it from a BBS)
and share it with whoever you please. If you find CheckMate Plus
to be useful and you use it beyond a reasonable evaluation
period, we expect you to REGISTER your copy.
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HOW TO EVALUATE CHECKMATE PLUS
CheckMate Plus is intuitive, easy to use, and has extensive
on-line help. It is quite sophisticated, however, and you'll
need the User's Guide to fully exploit its power.
CheckMate Plus comes with a "disk-based" Introductory User's
Guide to aid you in evaluation. The Introductory User's Guide is
quite large, and consequently is available on a separate diskette
(or a separate file, if you're downloading it from a BBS). If
you got CheckMate Plus from a shareware vendor, you should have
received the documentation disk as part of the package. If you
downloaded CheckMate Plus from a BBS, they should also have the
documentation file available for download. When you register,
you'll receive the complete, 200+ page, illustrated User's Guide
from us.
If you have problems running CheckMate Plus, you can call our
Technical Support line at
(904) 871-5479
Technical support is ordinarily reserved for registered users.
We will, however, help you on a ONE TIME basis and only with
general questions in order to get CheckMate Plus up and running.
The support technician can take your registration order at the
time of your call if you require more assistance.
If you'd like to receive the latest SHAREWARE copy of CheckMate
Plus directly from us (along with its disk-based documentation),
send $10 to
CheckMate Plus Shareware Offer
c/o Custom Technologies
PO Box 10551
Panama City, FL 32404-1551
Be sure and include your name, address, and the size of diskette
you require. The diskette packet includes a coupon for $10 off
the registration price. THIS OFFER IS AVAILABLE ONLY BY MAIL!
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IF YOU'RE CURRENTLY USING CHECKMATE AND/OR CHECKMATE-GL
CheckMate Plus is designed to completely replace CheckMate AND
CheckMate-GL. The file format for CheckMate Plus is radically
different from the older programs, however.
When you register CheckMate Plus, you'll get a special
"utilities" disk to convert the older file formats to CheckMate
Plus' format. If you've previously registered CheckMate and/or
CheckMate-GL, call us for a special upgrade price. If you
haven't yet registered, you'll need to register CheckMate Plus to
get the special conversion program.
If you registered CheckMate or CheckMate-GL prior to January 1,
1991 and would like to try CheckMate Plus as shareware before
upgrading, send us a self-addressed, post-paid diskette mailer
ALONG WITH YOUR CHECKMATE OR CHECKMATE-GL REGISTRATION NUMBER and
we'll send you a copy of the utilities diskette.
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HOW TO REGISTER CHECKMATE PLUS and WHAT YOU GET
Registration costs $60 (plus $5 shipping and handling)... but see
special offer below!
In return, you'll receive the latest copy of CheckMate Plus on disk,
a 200+ page professionally produced User's Guide, one year of
technical support by phone, fax, mail, or CompuServe, information
on ordering computer form checks designed specifically for
CheckMate Plus, a special "utilities" disk, and some special free
offers.
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* SPECIAL!! -- The Great "Mail-Order-Match" Offer *
* *
* For a limited time, we're offering complete registration of *
* CheckMate Plus for only $30 (plus shipping). We're also *
* throwing in a "super secret" free gift! *
* *
* We're doing this to match the mail order price of products *
* such as "Quicken", our primary retail competition. This offer *
* may end without notice. *
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The "utilities" disk contains a program to convert the old data
formats (from the original CheckMate and/or CheckMate-GL) to
CheckMate Plus format. It also contains a small program you can
call from your "autoexec.bat" file to check transactions that are
due. (You can tell CheckMate Plus to remind you to pay your
rent, for instance).
You may register by mail, telephone, or FAX. To register by
phone, call
1-800-541-6234 (US and CANADA only)
or
(904) 784-3446 (worldwide)
To register by FAX, send your name, address, quantity desired,
and method of payment to
(904) 871-5479 (9600 bps, group 3)
This is a voice/fax line. Press "33" after the phone answers to
direct you call to the fax machine.
To register by mail, send your name, address, and quantity
desired along with a check, money order, or credit card number to
Custom Technologies
PO Box 10551
Panama City, FL 32404-1551
We accept checks and money orders drawn on a US or Canadian bank
in US FUNDS ONLY! International money orders are OK as long as
they are denominated in US funds. We also accept MasterCard and
VISA worldwide. Sorry, we no longer accept CODs.
Shipping is PRIORITY MAIL in the US (2-3 days, coast to coast).
Outside the US shipping is by small packet AIR MAIL. Outside
North America add an additional $5 for a total of $10 shipping.
Florida residents must add appropriate sales tax.
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NOTE: One problem with shareware is that we can't completely
control distribution of older files. Consequently, our address
and/or phone numbers are subject to change over time and the ones
listed above may not be correct.
Although not planned at the moment, we may relocate our business
as we continue to grow. Our "800" order line should remain in
effect wherever we set up business. If you attempt to reach one
of our commercial lines and find them no longer in service, call
our 800 line for current phone numbers. If you can't call
toll-free, then write to us (we'll keep our PO box open and
arrange forwarding of the mail).
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NEW FEATURES SINCE THE MANUAL WAS PRINTED
1) Press <alt-A> at any time to pop-up your chart of accounts.
In many cases, this menu can be used in place of the
<alt-F10> local menu.
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REVISION HISTORY
Feb 1, 1992 -- Release of version 1.50
Bug fixes, corrections, and new features:
1) We added a "data check" to warn you when you enter a transaction
that predates the creation of any accounts included in that
transaction. This will prevent some unexpected (although correct)
side effects in account opening balances.
2) CheckMate Plus will now warn you if you enter a transaction dated
in the future (that is, if the transaction date is later than the
system date). You can disable this feature with a command in
the CMPLUS.CFG file (see User's Guide or User's Guide addendum).
3) We fixed a bug that caused CheckMate Plus to "lock up" in the
detailed expense graph if you have more than 32 expense accounts.
(CheckMate Plus can only display the first 32 accounts).
4) We *significantly* sped up most account rebuilds in CheckMate Plus.
You should see dramatic improvements when you edit or enter trans-
actions within a few days or weeks of the end of your file.
5) Many reports can now be printed to a "WKS" file for importing to
most spreadsheet programs.
6) The "high-lighted bar" in the reconcile window now moves down
automatically after you press the <space bar>.
7) We added a feature that seeks out unbalanced transactions and lets
you correct them on the spot.
8) We added a "GL Analysis" report that analyzes your books and
suggests how to correct them (if they're out of balance).
9) We fixed a bug that caused the balances in the transaction report
to be incorrect (for accounts other than checking accounts).
10) We added a new variable in the "search and filter" window. You
can now match "transaction type".
11) We fixed a bug that caused the control account to switch to "No
Account" when exiting graphics.
12) We fixed a major array index bug in the custom report module. Users
who defined more than two custom reports could experience unpre-
dictable problems.
13) The first line in a custom report definition now correctly prints
below the header information.
14) We fixed a line count error that could cause custom reports to
sometimes incorrectly paginate.
15) We fixed a bug in the custom reports that severely limited the
number of variables that could be defined (some variables would
incorrectly calculate to "0.00").
16) We added the option to sort the browse and reconcile windows by
check number and transaction type. You can also sort the reconcile
report.
17) We revamped the internal rebuilds to make them more rebust and
correct more potential problems and file corruptions.
Jan 6, 1991 -- Release of version 1.01A
Bug fixes and corrections from version 1.01:
1) We fixed a bug in the "past fiscal years" calculation on the
balance sheet. Prior to this version, transactions posted
on the last day of past fiscal years weren't picked up on
the balance sheet.
2) The "reconcile report" would incorrectly list "zero"
transactions (such as a voided check) as a "credit". We
fixed it.
3) We corrected the alignment of final totals on the "reconcile
report" (one total was one column off).
4) The "transaction report" would sometimes unnecessarily
search the database multiple times. This has been fixed.
5) We fixed a problem in the custom reports (when using
"calculation lines" and "Use Parentheses" was "YES"). This
bug caused CheckMate Plus to incorrectly evaluate negative
numbers.
Dec 18, 1990 -- Release of version 1.01
Bug fixes and corrections from version 1.00:
1) Some transactions were duplicated in the Ledger Activity
Report. We've corrected this.
2) We corrected balance computations in the Ledger Activity
Report.
3) We fixed the "Search and Filter" window (it could not find
check numbers).
4) We implemented debit and credit totals on the Transaction
Report.
5) We fixed a screen display problem when entering date
activated automatic transactions.
6) CheckMate Plus now correctly reports when the printer is not
ready (rather than crashing).
7) The calculator now automatically sets the "num lock".
8) We corrected alignment problems on the Reconciliation
Report (totals at the bottom).
9) We fixed the "between any two dates" option on many reports
(it wouldn't accept some "ending dates").
10) The "audit lock" password now works correctly.
11) Contra accounts are now fully functional.
12) We fixed a "menu overwrite" problem that sometimes occurred
while editing or deleting accounts.
13) We corrected the "Save Report Definition" screen (it used to
say "Save Check Layout").
14) The automatic rebuild when you start CheckMate Plus now
preserves the default account.
15) We reworked all three rebuild functions for better
reliability.
16) We fixed the Reconcile window so the <F10> key now takes you
back to the menu.
17) We removed the "beep" when an "EMS" driver isn't available.
18) CheckMate Plus now "remembers" the last date you entered on
each transaction (instead of starting with the DOS date each
time).
19) "Date Activated" transactions dated on the 31st now work
correctly.
20) The <F3> key now pulls the "memo" line in (while working in
the "split" window).
21) A very strange decompression bug has been fixed. This could
cause unpredictable results. (If you've had weird problems,
this could well have been the culprit).
22) "Delete Account" now works properly.
23) "Edit Account" now correctly updates the database.
24) CheckMate Plus now correctly handles the menu when all
custom reports have been deleted.
25) You can now edit the check layout while printing checks
(with the <F2> key).
26) The "INPUT" command (for printing checks) now correctly
inputs "real: numnbers.
27) You can now adjust the number of digits displayed after the
decimal point on checks, but it only works while commas are
turned OFF!
28) "Close Transactions" now correctly transfers balances to P/L
accounts.
29) CheckMate Plus now correctly updates account balances for
ALL accounts in the transaction (not just the default). No
more "zero" account balances!
30) You can now disable the shareware screen while running off a
floppy disk system. Refer to your original registration
letter for details.
31) The "screen-saver" feature has been fixed.
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IF YOU FIND ANY BUGS IN CHECKMATE PLUS
If you run across any bugs while using CheckMate Plus, we'd
appreciate hearing about them. Please let us know BY MAIL to:
CheckMate Plus Development Team
c/o Custom Technologies
PO Box 10551
Panama City, FL 32404-1551
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ASSOCIATION OF SHAREWARE PROFESSIONALS STATEMENT
This program is produced by a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the
shareware principle works for you. If you're unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
member directly, ASP may be able to help.
The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with
an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for
member's products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover
Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 or send a CompuServe message via
CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.