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ZIPCODER-The Zipcode Encoder
Users' Guide
Version 1.22
Copyright(c) 1991
Zabika International
P.O.Box 11593, Milwaukee, WI 53211-3331.
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INTRODUCTION
============
ZIPCODER is a SHAREWARE product. You have the opportunity to try
the program first at no charge to see if it meets your needs. If,
after evaluation, you decide to keep and use the program, please
complete the registration form (Order.frm) that comes with this
disk and send it with the appropriate registration fee to:
Zabika International
Zipcoder Registration
P.O. Box 11593
Milwaukee, WI 53211-3331.
Upon registration, you'll get a copy of the very latest version of
the program on diskettes format of your choice. Your name will also
be put into a database of registered users so that we can notify you
upon any future upgrades.
If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the program, please
write to:
Zabika International
Zipcoder-Suggestions/Comments
P.O.Box 11593,
Milwaukee, WI 53211-3331.
Remember! The fate of Shareware Concept is dependent on your
support.
WHAT IS ZIPCODER?
=================
ZIPCODER is a pretty fast zipcode finder considering a very large
database it has (close to 40,000 listing). It will find a zipcode for
a certain city/place by simply entering the name of a place/city. You
can also derive a city/place from the given zipcode.
REQUIREMENTS
============
ZIPCODER runs on IBM or true compatibles with at least 384K of RAM and
4.2 MB of your hard disk space. Although it can be run on an XT computer,
it is best run on an AT/286/386/486 with a fast hard drive. It also
requires an EPSON/compatible printer or HP Laserjet II on parallel
port 1 of your computer for printing purposes.
INSTALLATION
============
Installing ZIPCODER is fairly easy. First, copy the file PKUNZIP.EXE
into the directory on your hard disk where you set your path. Then,
simply make a directory on your hard disk (for example your C drive).
On C drive, type:
md zipcoder
Insert the first disk in either drive A or B. Then go to your A or B
drive (whichever contains the Zipcoder files) and type:
pkunzip Zipcoder1 c:\zipcoder
After you're done unzipping the first disk, insert the second disk and
type:
pkunzip Zipcoder2 c:\zipcoder
When all the files are unzipped, go to the Zipcoder directory and run
the program by typing:
zipcoder <enter>
*NOTE: You'll receive an installation program when you register the
program.
MENU FUNCTIONS
==============
Menu functions actually are self-explanatory. Below is the list of the
functions for each Menu Option:
Up & Down Arrow keys-
Allow you see a record by record display on the screen.
Find- F key
Allow you to search an indexed database according to the
CURRENT INDEX. For example, if the CURRENT INDEX is ZIPCODE,
this function will let you enter a 'zipcode' and it will find
a place/city correspondent to the given zipcode. On the other
hand, if the CURRENT INDEX is CITY, you're allowed to enter
ONLY the name of a 'place' or 'city' and it will find the
corresponding 'zipcode'. This function is very fast!
If you somehow FILTER the database to a specific STATE, this
function will ONLY find a 'zipcode' or 'city' limited to the
'FILTERED' STATE. For example, if you filter the database to
the state of 'IL' and you're looking for a city of
'MILWAUKEE', the program will tell you that there is no such
city in Ilinois.
Search- S key
Allow you to search the entire zipcode database for the given
string. This will take a little longer for the program to
match the string due to a very large database. Upon finding a
match, the program will flag the found string and will ask
you to either continue searching the string or not. The
string can be anything- whether a zipcode string or a place
string. For example, let say you want to look for a string
'Water'. The program will flag any FOUND string that contains
the word 'WATER'- such as 'Watertown' or 'Waterford' if there
is any in the database.
If FILTER is in effect, the search is limited to a specific
filter value. Please notice, during searching the red 'ACTIVE
SCANNING TRIANGLE' on the bottom right of the screen will
keep spinning to signify the scanning is in progress.
Browse- B key
Allow you to browse a group of 15 records on a single screen.
This function is significant if you want to compare the
cities/zipcodes of the same name or zipcodes.
Browsing a FILTERED database can be annoyingly SLOW. It is
suggested that you NOT filter the database if you want to use
the browse function.
Edit- E key
Allow you to edit the current record on the screen. This
function is especially useful if you find the wrong data in
the record (misspelling etc.).
Index- I key
Allow you to switch the CURRENT INDEX between 'City' and
'Zipcode' according to your preference. When searching a
FILTERED database, the CURRENT INDEX will automatically be
set to 'City' for faster searching.
Add- A key
Allow you to add a new record to the Zipcoder database. If
you find that your city is not in the database, use this
function to add a new record. Make sure you hit the <ENTER>
key at the end of each field to confirm your new entry.
If you hit the <ESC> key while in the middle of adding a new
record, you'll get an 'Adding Failure' message.
Exit- Q or <ECS> key
Quit the program!
FUNCTION KEYS
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F1- Brings you the HELP window.
F2- Go to the Top of the database according to the CURRENT INDEX
and FILTER VALUE.
F3- Go to the Bottom of the database according to the CURRENT INDEX
and FILTER VALUE.
F5- Filter the Zipcoder database to a specific STATE for browsing,
searching or printing purposes. When FILTERED, the word FILTER
will light up in RED. Database is LIMITED to the FILTER VALUE.
This function is especially useful for printing the listing of
the database for a certain state instead of the entire database.
To cancel the FILTER VALUE, hit F5 again and enter a blank
string. Notice that the RED LIGHT at the bottom of the screen
will dissappear.
F9- This function is not on the screen. This will allow you to
delete the current record displayed on the screen. USE this
function with C A U T I O N! It will reindex the database
immediately after the record is deleted. Reindexing will take
quite a long time due to a large Zipcoder database.
F10- Print the listing of the database according to the CURRENT
INDEX and FILTER VALUE. Allow you to print to screen, file or
printer on parallel port 1 on your computer.
SHAREWARE AGREEMENT
===================
THIS IS A COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED SOFTWARE UNDER THE UNITED STATES
AND INTERNATIONAL TREATY! You're allowed to try this program for
a 30-day period. If it meets your needs and after the trial period,
you decide to keep it and use it, you're obligated to register this
program. REGISTER TODAY! The NEXT UPGRADE will be sent to you FREE!
If you decide that this program does not meet your needs or does not
have practical use on your part, you are obligated to DISCARD this
program. Or please pass this program to your friends so that they
can give it a try.
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DISCLAIMER!
===============
Zabika International does not warrant that the functions contained
in this program will meet your requirements or that the program
operation will be uninterrupted or error free.
Zabika International specifically disclaims all other warranties,
expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties
of fitness for any particular purpose and of merchantability.
IN NO EVENT WILL ZABIKA INTERNATIONAL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LOST PROFITS, COMMERCIAL
DAMAGE OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OUT OF THE USE
OF THIS PROGRAM.
MISCELLANEOUS
=============
For registration and order information, please see the ORDER FORM
file included with this program- ORDER.FRM
To distribute OUR SHAREWARE and become a part our Distributing Team,
please contact us at the address on top of this file.
ENJOY THE PROGRAM!