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Peoria, Illinois
December 9, 1991
PostCard - Version 8.2
README.1ST
If you are a new user, you don't have to concern yourself with this
file or with data file conversion. You should begin by reading
POSTCD82.DOC. However, if you are using a version of PostCard now that
is below V7.0, please read this file, as Version 8.2 has some significant
changes. Once configured properly, you will not have to re-learn how to use
PostCard; Version 8.2's functions have changed little. However, Version
8.2 uses expanded data fields and requires data files with a ".PCD"
extension.
The file DAT2PCD.DOC explains the new data fields and how to convert
.DAT files to .PCD files. Conversion is easy.
The following files in this archive are new as a result of changes to
the field sizes:
1. POST.PRM
2. Two new data files are included: COMM.PCD and VENDOR.PCD.
3. DAT2PCD.EXE is included to convert former data files to the new
".PCD" format.
4. The utility programs POSTMK70.EXE and POSTU-70.EXE have been
rewritten to recognize the new field sizes.
CONVERSION - IS IT WORTH IT?
If you answer yes to some or all of the following questions, you will
benefit from converting to Version 8.2:
1. Did you frequently find yourself abbreviating names or other fields
because the field sizes were too small?
2. Did you wish you could print a 4-line address label but were unable to
because PostCard's format made no provision for a second address line?
3. Did you wish you could print a 3-line (or 4-line) address label without
invoking a utility program?
4. Did you have a need to imbed a "9" or a comma "," in a telephone number
to dial an outside line and pause for a dial tone?
5. Did you use international telephone numbers and find them difficult to
read because of PostCard's 14 character telephone number field?
6. Did you find the 40 character note line too confining and wish you could
note more information about a particular record.
7. Do you use other programs that use data files with a ".DAT" extension
and have problems keeping those files separated from PostCard data files?
8. Did you wish you could invoke frequently used programs without having to
shell out to the operating system and type their names each time you needed
them?
If things like this cramped your style, you should definitely consider
converting. In fact, Version 8.2 addresses most of the complaints its
author has received in the last year about the program. In addition,
Version 8.2 will continue to be improved and previous versions will remain
static.
The registration fee for PostCard is $20.00. If you have not reg-
istered PostCard, please recognize PostCard is shareware, not freeware. If
you use PostCard, why not cast a vote for reasonably priced software and
support it? Registration fees can be mailed to:
Jim Landers
700 East Arcadia
Peoria, IL 61603
Voice: (309)682-3197
Genie: JRLANDERS
Internet: jlanders@heartland.bradley.edu
-Jim Landers-