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LITE COST
Version 1.0
This program is designed to maintain miscellaneous costs to
practically any type of item needed. The costs are also grouped so
as to maintain their costs by category. Program maintains cost data
by period as well as to-date. Various reports are generated so costs
can be monitored as needed. Give the program a try. It's the type
of program that may be useful for many cost purposes.
The program uses auto lookup tables for ease of use. Sample
records are included to show the versatility of the program. Check
the use of the keyboard keys below and then give it a try. You may
want to simply go to the report menu option and print the reports
so as to get a better idea of it's uses.
Requirements for this program are 512k ram, hard disk and color
is recommended. A proper CONFIG.SYS file must also be in the root
directory for the added files and buffers needed by the program. If
you have problems running the program, see CONFIG.SYS below. The
program should be placed in a separate directory as several files
are generated by the program.
Please read the following instructions for using the program.
Once you are familiar with the use of the various keyboard keys used
in the program, you should be well on your way. You will also need
to become familiar with the automation built into the program. For
example; the program will automatically present a data entry screen
when a file has no records in it, otherwise a record table will be
displayed for further data entry.
Please feel free to make copies of this program for anyone who
may have need of it.
If you like this program, registration is 21.95. You will then
be sent the registered version of the program. It offers the option
of sending the item and group cost reports to a file where they can
viewed or changed with your editor. It also allows for single item
cost reports as well.
I. J. Smith
9795 Rustling Oaks
Baton Rouge, La. 70818
FUNCTION KEY USAGE
The following keyboard keys are used in the multiple record
table windows. A popup window will appear from these keystrokes.
A description of the action will appear in this window such as
'This record will be added' or 'Press ENTER to delete'. You can
press the ESC key to cancel or in the case of the deletion, press
ENTER and the record is then removed. You may find it easier to
add records by being situated where you want to add the record...
thus the use of the INSert key. The program will still place the
new records in the proper order.
KEY FUNCTION
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INSert Used for adding new records. Record will
automatically be inserted in proper position.
DELete Used for deleting highlighted records.
ENTER Used for changing highlighted records or to
select items from data entry prompts.
ESC Cancel or exit.
ARROWS These keys are used to scroll thru the records
one at a time.
PgUp Displays previous window of records.
PgDn Displays next window of records.
CTRL PgUp Displays records from beginning of file.
CTRL PgDn Displays records from end of file.
LOCATOR Locator fields are used to locate records more
quickly. As you enter the number desired, the
program will try to highlight the record or the
nearest one found. Where appropriate, these
fields are located in the upper left areas of
the record table displays.
The data entry windows are fairly straight forward. You simply
add or change data as needed with the ENTER key. Use of the ESC key
can also restore data if you wish. The ARROW keys can also be used to
step thru the data fields. If your data is correct, you can also
press CTRL ENTER and not have to step thru the fields.
Lookup fields are also used thru-out the program. If prompted
for an account number for example, most choices will be displayed in
a table format. Use the keyboard keys as described above to highlight
your choice and press Enter. If desired, records can be added to the
table at this time by simply pressing the INSert key. You do not have
to exit the data entry screen in order to add new records.
Some individual report choices will also allow you to enter your
selection. You can force a table selection by simply pressing Enter
with a blank selection.
FIRST TIME USERS
The first thing you will need to do is establish your cost
items. The program identifies each item by it's number and the
description. Items are also kept sorted by these fields. You may
use letters in your numbers as well. Each item and it's associated
cost records must be assigned the same number. Since you will want
your primary item to appear first, simply use the plus (+) letter
in the beginning of the first description. This will help keep the
item sorted in the first position. Program design allows you to
enter and post transactions to the primary items as well as other
associated cost records. This also makes it easier for transaction
selections with the displayed table.
When entering new items you will be prompted for the group cost
description to be used for the item. You can add new group items by
simply pressing the INSert key when the table is displayed. You can
also add, change or delete them from the main menu as well.
The group items also maintain the unit descriptions to maintain
properly reflected costs in the reports generated. These can be used
for such descriptions as 'Each', 'Pair', 'Doz', 'Lbs', etc. You do
not have to use a unit description if not desired.
After items are established, costs are then entered and processed
by transaction entries. The first option of the main menu is used for
this purpose. A transaction menu will then be presented for entries,
report listings of the entries and the final step of processing these
entries to the proper cost items. Once processed, these entries will
no longer exist and the transaction reports should be kept for record
purposes if needed.
Each transaction entry is assigned a unique number so as to keep
each entry in the order of entry. This makes it easier to find and
make corrections as needed. Use the reports for checking entries for
possible errors. The reference field can be very useful for this
purpose. You could use this for an invoice or ticket number from
your purchases. The report by reference could then be used for fast
checking.
The reference field could also be used to check out transfers
from one cost item to another as described in the beginning of the
program. Each transfer could be easily checked from the report by
references. To enter minus quantities and amounts, simply press
the minus key instead of the Enter key after your numeric entries.
Try to use quantities whenever possible as unit costs are
generated in most of the reports. Obviously, this could be a very
useful feature to monitor various costs.
After the transactions have been checked and are ready for
posting, choose the process option from the menu.
After processing, use the Report Menu option from the main menu
for further reports reflecting the quantities and amounts posted.
These reports will also reflect the last date transactions were
posted. This date is from the transaction record date and does not
necessarily reflect the actual date of posting.
REPORTS
The best way to decide which reports you need are by trying each
one and become familiar with them. They are all straight forward and
the data generated should be no problem to interpret. They will
reflect the quantities and amounts for the period as well as to date.
Most reports will also generate the unit costs as well.
The Full Items report will print all items and will subtotal
each item number. It will also use the first item quantity (which
should be your primary item) and print the unit cost to date.
The Group Cost option will print a summary cost report of each
group. It will also total all period and todate costs as well. Unit
costs will also be printed.
The Single Group option will print a detailed report of all items
in a group. This can be especially useful to print the primary items
with their original costs. It will also print the average unit costs
to date.
Additional file listings are also provided.
RESET PERIOD
The period quantities and amounts can be reset to zeroes with
the Reset Period option from the Main Menu. This allows you to keep
the information for any period you wish to use...weekly, monthly,
quarterly, annually, etc.
SCREEN BLANKER
The program has a built in feature that will blank the monitor
screen after 10 minutes of inactivity. This feature is to help
protect your screen from burn in. Simply press one of the arrow
keys to refresh the screen display. The feature should be most
welcome for this type of program as many users will want to leave
the program loaded for it's point of sale invoice option.
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CONFIG.SYS file
As stated above, the program will not work without a proper
CONFIG.SYS file in your root directory. It should contain lines of
code such as:
files=24
buffers=16
You can use your editor to check for these lines of code.
You can check for this files existence by simple entering
TYPE CONFIG.SYS at the prompt of your root directory. If
DOS returns a file not found message, you can copy the CONFIG.DTA
file included with this application. After it has been copied into
your root directory, rename it CONFIG.SYS. You must restart your
system for this file to take effect.
The use of some large menuing programs may also create
problems with this program...it needs the memory. Try running the
program directly from the DOS prompt if you run into any problems.
If you have a color system and the program does not come up
in color, try entering MODE CO80 at the DOS prompt just prior
to running the program.
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Experiment with the program. It's simple but effective. This
also makes it very easy to use. Farmers could find it useful to keep
up with the costs of livestock until ready for market; various feed
costs could be kept in inventory records and costs transferred as
needed, etc. Other uses could be small scale manufacturing costs,
various equipment or asset costs, interest on loans, developments...
Feedback is welcome.
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DISCLAIMER
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USER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITIES IN THE USE OF THIS APPLICATION. DUE
TO THE NATURE OF THIS PROGRAM AND THE MANY VARIOUS COMPUTERS AND
OPERATING SYSTEMS BEING USED, IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
INSURE THE FITNESS OF THE PROGRAM FOR IT'S INTENDED PURPOSE. THE
APPLICATION HAS BEEN TESTED. HOWEVER, IT IS STILL THE USER'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND USE IT PROPERLY. NO WARRANTIES
ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. AS WITH ALL COMPUTERS, BACKUPS OF ALL
IMPORTANT DATA FILES SHOULD BE MADE PERIODICALLY. THE SHAREWARE
CONCEPT ALLOWS YOU TO TEST A PROGRAM WELL. MAKE SURE IT WILL
MEET YOUR NEEDS BEFORE REGISTERING.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT SHAREWARE PROGRAMS, CONTACT THE
AUTHORS BEFORE REGISTERING.
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To print this file on your printer, enter the following at
the DOS prompt:
COPY LTCOST.DOC PRN