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Quick-Zip(TM) v2.1
Copyright 1990-1991
Programmed/Designed by Matthew A. Spaethe
Insight Software(TM)
Quick-Zip v2.1 Page 2
OVERVIEW
Quick-Zip is a database program dedicated to printing bar codes
known as POSTNET. These codes can be read for sorting purposes by the
United States Postal Service, and if you utilize bulk mailings there
are discounts available for their use.
NOTICE: The unregistered copy of Quick-Zip will allow a maximum
of seventy-five entries. Upon registering Quick-Zip, you will receive
the registered copy that will allow as many entries as possible within
your computer's base environment. On a 640k computer you can have
approximately 3500 entries.
Quick-Zip v2.1 Page 3
--Hardware Requirements
Quick-Zip supports both color and monochrome systems. It will
automatically detect which type is present, but may be manually
overridden if necessary. The more base system memory you have, the
better. On a typical 640k system, you can have approximately 3500
entries at one time. An Epson compatible 24-pin or 9-pin printer is
needed to print the bar codes, and the program was designed using an
Epson Action Printer 4000 (24-pin). It has been tested on various
Epson and Epson compatible printers.
--Installation
Quick-Zip must reside in the same directory as its support files.
If the support files are not found upon execution, they will be
created with default values. It is recommended that you create a
directory for Quick-Zip, and check to see if the following files are
present:
QZIP.EXE
QZIP.CFG
QZIPDOC.TXT
Quick-Zip v2.1 Page 4
--Execution
To execute Quick-Zip you must specify a command line parameter(s)
and a filename when needed. If you should specify the wrong options,
a quick reference screen will be displayed. This screen is not meant
to take the place of the written documentation, but is intended to
aide in the execution of Quick-Zip. For example, to load the file
MAIL.QZP for editing, printing, etc. you would enter QZIP L MAIL.QZP
at the DOS prompt. More help can be found under COMMAND LINE
PARAMETERS.
Quick-Zip v2.1 Page 5
COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS
--Summary
Usage: QZIP <command> [-<sw> [-<sw>...]] [<file_name>]
When executing Quick-Zip you must specify a command line
parameter; however, the switches are optional. A filename is not
always required, but not including one when needed will generate an
error message. The usage line above shows that you can only specify
one command, but you may specify any number of switches. The
following is a list of commands and switches:
<commands>
c: convert comma delimited text file to Quick-Zip data file
e: convert Quick-Zip data file to comma delimited text file
h: the quick reference screen
l: load or create a file for printing, editing, etc.
p: convert text file formatted as mailing labels to Quick-Zip data
file, starting with the first line of each label
q: convert text file formatted as mailing labels to Quick-Zip data
file, ignoring the first line of each label
r: list registered company or person(s) and version information
s: setup screen
<switches>
d: debug mode/extra information
c: force color mode
m: force monochrome mode
Quick-Zip v2.1 Page 6
COMMANDS
--Setup
command - s
The 's' command does not require a filename.
This command instructs Quick-Zip to enter the setup screen and
create the configuration file in the current directory. Also, if no
configuration file can be found upon execution, you will be taken to
the setup screen automatically. In the setup mode you can toggle
options by pressing the appropriate key. The following list defines
each key along with the options it selects:
'A' - Print method/position
Label for address block area
Label for bar code clear zone
Legal size envelope
Postcard
'B' - Print in ascending order by
Zip Code
Last Name
'C' - Printer type/quality
Epson 9-pin; Emphasized
Epson 9-pin; Normal
Epson 24-pin; Letter Quality
Epson 24-pin; Draft
'D' - Return address
You will be prompted for your:
Name
Quick-Zip v2.1 Page 7
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
State
Zip
'X' - Exit
Will save the configuration and take you back to DOS.
The return address is only printed on envelopes and postcards.
If you do not wish to have a return address printed, press 'D' during
configuration and hit enter when asked for the information.
--Loading/Creating
command - l
The 'l' command requires a filename.
This tells Quick-Zip that a file will be read or created. If the
file is not found, you will be asked if you wish to create it. To
load or create the file MAIL.QZP, enter QZIP L MAIL.QZP at the DOS
prompt. Since you can use any valid path and filename allowed in DOS,
your data file does not have to be located in the working directory.
For example, if MAIL.QZP was located in the directory DATA on drive C:
and QZIP was in a different location, you would enter
QZIP L C:\DATA\MAIL.QZP to load the file.
Quick-Zip v2.1 Page 8
--Help Screen/Quick Reference
command - h
The 'h' command does not require a filename.
It instructs Quick-Zip to display the quick reference screen.
This screen shows the version, usage, and a list of the commands and
switches along with a short summary. This screen is also displayed if
you incorrectly use the command line parameters.
--Memory/Number Of Entries
command - m
The 'm' command does not require a filename.
Specifying this command tells Quick-Zip to return the maximum
number of entries possible within your environment. This number