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- THE ADDRESS BOOK SOLUTION (TABS) by GSF Software & Solutions READ.ME
- (C) Copyright 1989, GSF Software & Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Page 1
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- | | The Address Book Solution | | --| | |-------------------
- | | Version 2.1 | | | ____|__ | Association of
- | | Memory Resident Mailing List | | | | |_| Shareware
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- | |PLEASE READ & PRINT THIS READ.ME FILE BEFORE CONTINUING THE INSTALLATION| |
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- 'The Address Book Solution' is a memory resident (TSR) address list management
- program for use with PC/MS-DOS. A few of its many features:
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- - dBASE file compatible - Quick Search (instantly locate info)
- - Import/Export - Prints labels, index cards, etc.
- - Mail Merge - Prints 'Pocket-Size' address book
- - Select what info to output - Filter records when viewing, printing,
- - Group by up to 30 categories or transferring information
- - Unlimited number of records - Data may be stored on HD or Diskettes
- - Sort on up to 9 fields - Copy address info to foreground app.
- - Approximate Search - Output to printer or a DOS file
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- An 'Advanced' version of TABS is also available. The file TABSADVD.TXT
- contains a partial listing of the features included in the Advanced version.
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- ------>>>>>> | New Features in Version 2.1: | <<<<<<------
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- Many of the features of TABS Advanced have been included in this Shareware
- version of TABS 2.1, including:
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- 1. Programmable keys for use within TABS as well as other applications,
- to enter common Cities, Area Codes, Notes, Job Titles, etc.
- 2. When adding records, the previous record's information is displayed
- next to the current record being added.
- 3. The field names (First Name, Address L1, City, Note 1, etc.) may be
- redefined to represent what you wish. For example, instead of Note 1,
- you may change it to Salutation (Dear Mr. Smith), Note 2 could be
- changed to Job Title (President, Manager), Phone 2 could be changed to
- FAX #, etc.
- 4. While editing information, the current record displayed may be added
- (duplicated) to allow editing of a new, similar entry.
- 5. When filtering records, the filter status is displayed on the screen.
- 6. Information may also be located by Record Number.
- 7. The data file path is displayed on the Add & Edit screens, to insure
- the desired file is currently being used.
- 8. Defaults for monitor type, data file last used, paste delay, and other
- information is now stored.
- 9. The main entry screen is redesigned for easier readability, with most
- information listed down one column, rather than across the screen.
- 10. The last file used will be the default the next time TABS is loaded.
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- THE ADDRESS BOOK SOLUTION (TABS) by GSF Software & Solutions READ.ME
- (C) Copyright 1989, GSF Software & Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Page 2
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- "This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
- Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle
- works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with
- an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The
- ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member,
- but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to
- the ASP Ombudsman at P.O. Box 5786, Bellevue, WA 98006 or send a Compuserve
- message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536"
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- 'The Address Book Solution' (TABS) is distributed as Shareware. This program
- may be freely copied (it it's entirety - ALL FILES ONLY, not individual files)
- and shared to allow others to try TABS. The suggested evaluation period is 30
- days. If you use TABS, it is expected that you will register your copy.
- Registration pays for continued development of this and other software
- products, and supports Shareware. You MAY NOT sell 'The Address Book Solution'
- or give copies away with any commercial venture, service, publication or
- product without written permission from GSF Software & Solutions.
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- Registering 'The Address Book Solution' (TABS) by GSF Software & Solutions
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- The suggested registration fee for 'The Address Book Solution' program is
- US $ 20.00, and covers use on one computer. Please refer to the License
- Agreement for volume purchases and site licenses.
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- New York State residents should include appropriate sales tax. Mail the
- SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH YOUR CHECK to:
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- Greg S. Fisher
- GSF Software & Solutions
- 3380 Sheridan Drive, Suite 391
- Amherst, NY 14226
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- Type the following at the DOS prompt (after installation) to print the
- desired information. Please be sure the printer is turned on and on-line
- before continuing.
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- Type: To Print:
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- TABSREGS The Registration/Order form.
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- TABSDOC The User's Manual (approximately 40 pages). This will
- supersede information in the pre-printed manual.
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- TABSADVD A list of some of the features included in the
- 'Advanced' version of TABS (available Summer 1991).
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- PRNTRDME This read me file.
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- TABSLIST A list of all included files for use with TABS.
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- TABSTIPS A list of tips for using 'The Address Book Solution'.
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- THE ADDRESS BOOK SOLUTION (TABS) by GSF Software & Solutions READ.ME
- (C) Copyright 1989, GSF Software & Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Page 3
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- INSTALLATION NOTES:
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- - The TABS_GSF.EXE self-extracting file for use on Bulletin Boards does not
- require an installation routine.
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- - The installed files consume approximately 460000 bytes of disk space.
- Therefore, a 5.25"-360K floppy may not be used as a destination disk for a
- complete installation. Any larger capacity floppy diskette may be used,
- although a hard disk drive is preferred. If you must run TABS from two
- 360K floppy diskettes, refer to the additional instructions after the
- installation steps below. The required files consume approximately 330000
- bytes (plus the size of your data files).
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- - The Address Book Solution has NOT been tested on a network. Do NOT operate
- TABS on a LAN, unless the PC is in a stand-alone mode.
- GSF Software & Solutions will NOT be responsible for any damages caused by
- operating TABS on a LAN.
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- To install The Address Book Solution:
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- 1. Boot the system (if not already on).
- 2. Insert the installation diskette into the desired drive.
- 3. At the DOS prompt, type
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- A:INSTALL
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- substituting 'A' with the drive containing the installation diskette.
- 4. Press ENTER (or RETURN on some keyboards).
- 5. Enter the destination drive where TABS should be installed. This may
- be any logical drive (A, B, C, D, E, F, etc.).
- 6. Enter the desired path/directory the files should be installed into.
- If you are unsure of what to type here, press the ENTER key to accept
- the default directory of \TABS.
- 7. Press the ENTER key.
- 8. Select YES next to 'Change Config.sys File'.
- If installing to 360K diskettes, refer to '360K Diskette Installation'
- 9. Select YES next to 'Install Entire System'.
- 10. After program installation, you may be prompted for the boot drive
- (the drive the PC uses when starting up - usually C for a hard disk
- drive). Respond by typing the letter representing the appropriate
- drive. Then respond YES when prompted to reboot the system.
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- 360K Diskette Installation
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- If you must use 5.25"-360K diskette drives for installation, do the
- following instead of step 9 above (requires 3 diskettes):
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- A. Change 'Install Files onto Drive' to appropriate diskette
- drive, and change 'Path' to \.
- B. Insert a diskette (diskette 1) into the appropriate drive,
- and complete the installation using the settings on the
- chart (next page) for diskette 1.
- C. Repeat A & B above, using diskette 2 & diskette 2 settings.
- D. Repeat A & B above, using diskette 3 & diskette 3 settings.
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- 360K Diskette Installation (continued)
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- | Diskette-> 1 | 2 | 3 |
- |-----------------------------------|---------|---------|
- | Install Entire System: NO | NO | NO |
- | Install Main Program: YES | NO | NO |
- | Install Data Files: NO | YES | NO |
- | Install Text Files: NO | NO | YES |
- | Install Selected Files: NO | NO | NO |
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- The Main Program will be located on the first diskette, with the data
- files on the second diskette. These 2 disks (1 & 2) are required to
- run TABS. The third diskette will contain the following text files:
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- TABSREGS.txt The Registration/Order form
- TABSDOC.txt The User's Manual
- TABSADVD.txt TABS 'Advanced' Feature list
- TABSLIST.txt A list of included files for use with TABS
- TABSTIPS.txt A list of tips for using TABS
- READ.ME This read.me file
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- Additional Documentation to the manual:
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- Programmable Keys
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- 1. Select <H>otkeys from the Main Menu.
- 2. Fill in the information you wish to copy or paste, next to the
- associated Function Key.
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- Field Names & Program Defaults
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- 1. Select <F>ield Names/Defaults from the Main Menu.
- 2. Fill in the text you wish to appear next to each field.
- 3. Enter any other program defaults.
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- Note: To restore the original Field Names/Defaults shipped with TABS,
- use DOS to copy the TABSDFLT.DBF file to the program directory
- TABS is run from.
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- Duplicating a record from within Edit
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- Select (X)Duplicate from the Edit Menu while editing the record you
- wish to duplicate. You will then be viewing the newly duplicated
- record. Edit as desired.
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- Locating a record by record number
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- From within edit, select <G>oto, then enter the desired record number.
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