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- This disk (or zip file) should have 9 files on it named as follows:
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- DARN.MAN The manual
- ANCAL.EXE The program
- INSTALL.EXE Installation Program
- SAMPLE.DRN Sample events list
- ANCAL.INI Initialization file
- README This file
- DARN.REG Registratuion Form
- DARN.INF A Short description of DARN!
- VENDOR.DOC For Professional vendors of shareware
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- If any of these files are missing contact EmmaSoft immediately.
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- Make a copy of this disk before installing DARN!. For safety's sake
- make sure you always use a copy, not the original disk.
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- Only registered users are eligible for Technical Assisance. Please register
- your copy.
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- EmmaSoft's phone is (607)533-4685. Before calling for technical assistance
- double check that you are calling DARN! from the same directory it is in.
- For example, if it is in the c:\emma directory type cd\emma and THEN type:
- "ancal <Enter>".
- If you are in some other directory DARN! won't load, even if that directory
- is in your DOS path.
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- Before calling jot down the type of computer you are using, and the type of
- graphics adaptor card installed in your system.
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- If you would prefer to write us we will answer your questions the best we
- can. Please remember that mail assistance takes time. We will answer the
- mail as fast as possible, but we are a small company with limited resources,
- so your patience is greatly appreciated.
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- NOTE: Some common solutions to common problems are listed later in this
- readme file.
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- If you would like to order more copies of DARN! send a request with your
- name and address to:
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- EmmaSoft
- P.O. Box 238
- Lansing, NY 14882-0238
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- We will send you ordering information and a price list.
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- DARN! can be customized for your business. We can provide DARN! with your
- custom message on the bottom of the screen. We can also ship DARN! with a
- calendar customized to your needs. Just send us a list of dates and events
- when you order. It's perfect for giving to your customers, friends, or
- family at tax time, holiday time, or any time.
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- Common problems:
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- DARN! won't load:
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- Did you set the environment to tell DARN! where it's
- files are? If you keep DARN! in the \DOS directory on drive C: type
- SET ANCAL=C:\DOS into your autoexec.bat file (or at the DOS prompt).
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- Is the directory that DARN! is in part of your DOS path?
- Use the DOS PATH command to put it there.
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- If the ANCAL environmental variable is not set, did you
- call DARN! from the directory it is in? Use the DOS CD command to get
- there.
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- There were too many events for one screen, and I want to see the first screen-
- full again:
- Press <F9> to see your list again.
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- More Common problems:
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- DARN! won't find a name. I know it's in there:
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- DARN's search is case sensative. Try entering the name
- again with an uppercase first letter. Or enter a few of the letters
- from the middle of the name in lower case.
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- DARN! doesn't show the year of my annual office party:
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- DARN! only shows the year of birthdays and anniversaries.
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- Limits:
- 300 events in one events file (with the .drn extension)
- 5 characters in a date (with the third being a '/')
- 25 characters in a name
- 15 characters in an event
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- How Does DARN! handle leap year? If you have an event listed for leap year it
- will appear like any other event a week before the 29th. If there is no 29th
- this February it will not appear in the today section. You can always use
- <Alt><d> to view February 29th.
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- EmmaSoft is interested in your comments and suggestions for future features.
- Write or call us at:
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- EmmaSoft; PO Box 238; Lansing, NY 14882-0238; (607) 533-4685
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