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- NOTE! - Make sure to back up your database prior to installing
- this program.
-
-
- FASTMAIL 2.31 INSTALLATION
-
- To install "FASTMAIL" make two directories for the program.
- The first is for the Program(i.e. "MKDIR C:\FASTMAIL).
- The second is for Program Data(i.e. "MKDIR C:\FASTMAIL\DATA").
-
- Copy all programs from the disk to the new directory "C:\FASTMAIL"
- i.e. "COPY A:*.* C:\FASTMAIL".
-
- To start the "FASTMAIL" program change the directory to "FASTMAIL".
-
- Enter "MAIL" to start the "FASTMAIL".
-
- UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS for 2.23 or earlier
-
- Follow all the installation instructions above. Then start the
- FASTMAIL program.
-
- Place the backed up database in drive A:
-
- Select load Name file from the main menu.
-
- Enter "A:\" for the drive and directory.
-
- Enter "NAME" for the file name.
-
- Enter "N" for merge database.
-
- Verify the information is correct.
-
- Press "Y" to load the old database.
-
- Note - the program indicates "Updating Old Database. Please Wait..."
-
- Your old database has been updated.
-
- Now save the database to the harddisk by selecting Save Name file
- from the MAIN MENU.
-
- Enter "C:\FASTMAIL\DATA" for Drive\Directory
-
- Enter "NAME" for database file
-
- Then follow the directions to save the database file.
-
- Be sure to set up the interest fields as they were before from
- the configuration menu.
-
- your update has been completed.
-
-
-
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- ******************************* REGISTRATION ********************************
- -----------------------------------------
- * * * FASTMAIL * * *
-
- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
- 2234 SANTA YNEZ AVE
- SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405
- (805)549-0532
-
- Copyright (c) Cache Microsystems 1990, 1991 All Rights Reserved
-
- Copies of this program may be given to others for evaluation but
- cannot be sold or used as a promotion for other sales without express
- written permission from CACHE MICROSYSTEMS.
-
- If you find FASTMAIL useful we expext you to register it. You
- will receive the latest version of the program, printed manual
- and future update notices. To register your copy send $17.00 +
- $3.00 S&H to the address listed above.
-
-
- Program Updates
- **************************************************************************
-
-
-
- Update to Version 2.00
-
- Fixed a potential problem when deleting records
-
- Documentation updated to shareware requirements
-
- Changed output format to show Company and Auxillary Address
- on wide carraige printer formats.
-
- Deleted all programs with *.frm file extension.
-
- Please remove them from your directory if the older version is
- still there.
-
-
- Update to Version 2.01
-
- Fixed Printing of a single Label. You could not find another label
- to print.
-
- Added a Browsing feature for all names, special interest, or by
- a subject search.
-
- Increased floppy disk storage to 4,200 + records on 1.2MB floppy
-
- Moved any "PROBLEMS.DOC" to a separate file. It no longer appears
- in the manual.
-
- Update to Version 2.10
-
- Added text/topic searching to print, mail list, export and
- browsing.
-
- Added Searching by a specific date or dates to browse, print,
- mail list and export.
-
- When finding a name the name no longer need left justification.
-
-
- Update to Version 2.11
-
- Fixed report form print out for all names and addresses. Used
- to print random order in version 2.10
-
- Added Return Address Label printing.
-
-
-
-
- Update to Version 2.21
-
- ASP APPROVAL
-
- Added DATABASE FORMAT TO EXPORT FILE
-
- Added Country to database
-
- Deleted batch files from the program
-
- Added Print registration form
-
- Increased search fields to search on country if desired.
-
- Improved 8 1/2 x 11 print out to include work phone and printout
- Spacing
-
- Update to Version 2.22
-
- Added Fax Number to database,.
-
- Made the state field bigger to handle international mailings
-
- fixed bug in finding a name
-
- Update to Version 2.23
-
- Fixed bug in displaying and editing of screens
-
- Added edit feature to the browsing command
-
- Added support for laser printer labels two types
- 1 x 4 two column, 1 x 2 5/8 three column
-
- Update to Version 2.25
-
- Cosmetic changes to add user help on bottom of screens
-
- Added a "SINCE" field to the database to print all names,
- labels, form letters since the last time printed.
-
- Added program configuration menu for diferent laser printers,
- Screen Colors, Default Address and Special Interest Categories.
-
- Load and merge database files from any directory or drive.
-
- Update to Version 2.26
-
- Changed menu format to use arrow keys to highlight the deisred
- function. Or the user can enter the first key of the desired
- function.
-
-
- Update to Version 2.27
-
- Made statistics calculations faster.
-
- Allowed merging of two files using the ID. No. of each file
- to prevent duplication.
-
- Check available disk space before saving to hard or floppy disk.
-
- Update to Version 2.28
-
- Fixed Cursor Display on CGA Screens
-
- Update to Version 2.30
-
- Added Upper and Lower Case naming Convention
-
- Update to Version 2.31
-
- Added DATE Printing on Labels
- If State Field is less than 2 characters no conversion
- take place from upper to lower case conversion
- STATE Field is not affected by the proper utililty
-
-
-
- Major Features
- *************************************************************************
-
- FASTMAIL is a Mailing list program. The program is menu driven and easy to
- use. The user most likely will never use the manual except for installation.
-
- The program is written in DBASE III then converted to compile under
- Clipper 5.01.
-
- The program features are listed below:
-
- 1. Add names to Mailing list
- Before a name is added duplicates are checked and displayed on
- the screen for the user. The user can then decide to add or edit
- the entry.
-
- 2. Display or Edit record. If name is not found the user can add
- name directly. Full screen editing is allowed.
-
- 3. Delete any record as required.
-
- 4. Print mailing list names on several formats.
-
- 5. Special configuration file for a default city, state and zip.
-
- 6. The user can select any of five special interest categories.
- This allows the user to print labels based on these categories.
- Program will update user screen without user intervention.
-
- 7. Separate Duplication search feature for mailing list maintainance.
-
- 8. Print mailing labels based on the different interest categories,
- Search Criteria, Date and Since Last or all names.
-
- 9. Each list can be printed in 10 different orders.
-
- 10. Statistics are kept and displayed to the user on how many names
- for each interest category and total mailing list name count.
-
- 11. The database can saved to and restored from any drive/directory.
-
- 12. Database size is dependent on disk space.
-
- 13. Approximate records stored on a 1.2 MB floppy is 4,200.
-
- 14. Approximate records stored on a 30 MB Hard Drive is 67,500.
-
- 15. The database file can be exported for use with Mail Merge
- programs.
-
- 16. Support for laser printers.
-
- Features (Continued):
-
-
- 17. Fields kept are:
-
- Description Bytes Each
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- Firstname 15
- Lastname 13
- Company 30
- Auxaddr 30
- Address 32
- City 19
- State 16
- Zip Code 10
- Country 15
- Work Phone 20
- Home Phone 20
- FAX Phone 20
- Date Entered 8
- Since 1
- Comment 60
- Referral 3
- ID NO. 7
- Interest1 1
- Interest2 1
- Interest3 1
- Interest4 1
- Interest5 1
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- Total = 325 per record
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