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WORLD COIN ALBUM
version 1.3
Reference Guide
Copyright (c) 1989
by Alan Weinberg
4560 S. 14th Ave.
Tucson, Az, 85714
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE BEEN USING PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF COIN ALBUM, YOU MUST
PERFORM STEP 2 BELOW OR YOU WILL GET A RED ERROR MESSAGE WHEN RUNNING
THE COIN ALBUM, VERSION 1.3. NEW USERS CAN DISREGARD.
NEW TO VERSION 1.3:
1. F4 key gives a report of all COINs of one condition
(eg. all COINs of Extremely Fine condition)
+++ Total issue value in dollars in all reports has been deleted in this
new version because it does not give meaningful statistics.
2. There has been some interest among registerees to have the issue value
accept any country's denomination, not just dollars. Another field has
been added for that. The table now displays the issue value in the
COIN's denomination instead of dollars. You should go through each
record and type in the issue value in the country's denomination.
Because the database file is changed to accomodate this extra field,
you must use my FILER utility to convert your data files to the new
format if you have been using previous versions. If you don't, you will
get a red error message and the program will abort. If you have been
using version 1.3, you can disregard the following.
So, before running the COIN ALBUM do the following:
a. copy the disk containing version 1.3 to your hard disk subdirectory
where your COIN.DAT (COIN database files) are located.
b. type CONVERT.BAT and press <ENTER>. Your COIN database files
will automatically be converted to the new format of version 1.3.
c. type COINS to run program.
3. There has been mentioned some interest in the privacy of your coin
collection. Maybe you don't want your little brother to look into your
coin album program. I have given this age old problem and have added
something new to version 1.3. You must now enter a password to run the
program or it will not run. If you enter the correct password then and
only then can you proceed. To change the password press <F7> in the table.
THIS FILE CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS ON USING THIS PROGRAM.
ALSO, TOTALLY UNRELATED TO THIS COIN COLLECTING IS A COMPLIMENTARY PROGRAM
DDIR.EXE AND DDIR.DOC WHICH IS PART OF MY ZULU DISK UTILITIES.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
license agreement...................................................page 3
warranty............................................................page 4
introduction........................................................page 5
getting started.....................................................page 6
COIN LIST...........................................................page 7
page 3
LICENSE AGREEMENT
WORLD COIN ALBUM is protected by the United States Copyright
Laws and International Treaties provisions. All rights are reserved.
Non-registered users of the WORLD COIN ALBUM are licensed only to
use the program on a trial basis for the sole purpose of determining
whether or not it meets their requirements. All other uses require
registration. Any other use of non-registered copies of the WORLD COIN ALBUM
computer program by any person, business, government organization, or any
other entity is strictly forbidden and is a violation of this license
agreement.
Registration permits use of this program on a single computer at a time.
If after trying the WORLD COIN ALBUM you feel it meets your
needs, please register using the instructions and information in the file
REGISTER.FRM on your distribution diskette. When you register, you will be put
on my mailing list for upgrades. Technical support is available to only
those registered users. With registration, the latest version of WORLD
COIN ALBUM will be mailed to you. This registered version allows you to print
a report on one country's COINs that you own in addition to printing all
your COINs. Other software products I have authored are listed in
PRODUCTS.DOC.
page 4
WARRANTY
I, Alan Weinberg, the author of WORLD COIN ALBUM make no
warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including without limitation,
any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Alan
Weinberg shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct, indirect,
special, or consequential arising from a failure of this program to operate
in the manner desired by the user. Alan Weinberg shall not be liable for
any damages to data or property which may be caused directly or indirectly
by the use of WORLD COIN ALBUM.
IN NO EVENT WILL ALAN WEINBERG BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY
LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY
CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
The License Agreement and Warranty shall be construed, interpreted, and
governed by the laws of the state of Arizona.
page 5
INTRODUCTION
WORLD COIN ALBUM organizes your COIN collection in a easy to use electronic
database. With the locator, you can instantly find the country of the
COIN your looking for. Help is available by pressing <F1>. A report can
be printed of all COINs by pressing the hot key <F5> or just one
country's COINs by pressing <F6> (F6 is only available when you register).
You may enter up to 1000 character comments. WORLD COIN ALBUM will
allow unlimited number of COINs to be input. You may enter thousands
of COINs and locate the one you want almost instantly. Customized versions
of WORLD COIN ALBUM can be programmed for you for a fee.
WORLD COIN ALBUM is a fast program using sophisticated state of the art
database and information processing techniques. One of my goals was to
include an easy to understand user-interface with menus and windows. Help is
available throughout the program by pressing the <F1> key. This program has
a short learning curve and is fun to use. You will be up and running in no
time.
If you have a question first press F1 to activate the help facility. If
you are still confused refer to this document. For those that are really
stuck in the mud you may contact my by mail for technical assistance.
WORLD COIN ALBUM was written for the beginner to advanced computer user.
It provides a low cost alternative to powerful COIN collection management
and organization. You don't have to know any programming or be a computer
whiz with a PhD. That is not who this program has been written for. It is
meant for the computer user who uses the computer as a tool.
WORLD COIN ALBUM requires an IBM PC or compatible with at least 512k memory,
DOS 2.0 or higher, any monitor. A printer is optional. Before using this
program, you should be familiar with your computer and DOS.
Also, included with this program is a sample program DDIR.EXE from my
Zulu Hard Disk Utilities package. This directory listing program can allow
you to view any subdirectory file listings by typing 1 or more letters of
the directory name. See DDIR.DOC for details.
page 6
GETTING STARTED
Your program diskette should contain at least the following 3 files:
COIN.EXE
COIN.HLP
COIN.DOC
If these files are not on your distribution diskette this program will not
operate correctly. Contact your distributor from whom you purchased the
program.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. install the distribution diskette in floppy drive a and close the door
2. copy all files to the subdirectory you want or onto another floppy disk
(eg. COPY A:*.* C:\COIN)
3. make a backup copy of the original distribution diskette
(who ever does?)
4. put in your CONFIG.SYS file (in the root directory) the following
commands:
FILES=40
BUFFERS=40
5. to run, type COIN <enter>
That's all there is to it! The rest of this manual is optional reference
material. Most of your questions can be answered by the on-line help in
the program. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A NICE DAY!
page 7
THE COIN COUNTRY LIST
The COIN list is a "table" listing the COIN's country and other info.
The entries will be in alphabetical order. Use the cursor keys to
go to the country/COIN you are interested in. To get to a COIN
quickly I have provided a "Country Locator" just below the title
"COIN COUNTRY LIST". Just type one or more letters of the country's name
and the program will automatically place the highlight bar on that entry.
To add a COIN to the list press <Ins>. The Update Form will
appear with the message "Record will be added" appearing below it.
After you have entered all the fields press <Ctrl Enter> to accept that
record. If you decide you have made a mistake and want to cancel, press
<Ctrl Escape>. That record WILL NOT BE ADDED. Also, <Escape> will move you
back one field as will the up and down cursor keys. If you press <Escape>
while at the 1st field you will return to the "table" without any records
being added.
To delete a COIN, place the highlight bar on that COIN in the
"table" and press the <Delete> key. You will be asked to confirm the
deletion.
To view a record press <Enter> while on the COIN in the "table".
To print a report of all coins of one condition press <F4>.
To print a report of all your COINs to your printer (device LPT1),
press <F5>.
To print a report of all COINs of one country, place the highlight bar
on that COIN country and press <F6>. Note: using <F6> is only available
when you register.
OVERALL, I HAVE TRIED TO MAKE A VERY COMPLICATED PROGRAM AN EASY AND
USEFUL TOOL TO HAVE AROUND THE OFFICE OR HOME. GETTING YOUR FEET WET BY
TRYING THE PROGRAM IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN IT.
END OF COINS.DOC