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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
-
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- 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
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