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Vic's Recipe Box v2.2
(recipe card database)
(c)1993,94 Vic Freed All Rights Reserved
Contents
Disclaimer .............................................. 3
Requirements ............................................ 4
Introduction ........................................... 5
Installing & Setup ..................................... 6
Using the Category Window .............................. 7
Using the Recipe List Window ........................... 8
Using the Card Window .................................. 9
Using the Card Editor .................................. 10
Importing and Exporting ................................ 11
Using older 1.x data files ............................. 12
Order Information ...................................... 13
Printing this Manual ................................... 14
Vic's Recipe Box History ............................... 15
Vic's Recipe Box page 3
Disclaimer
With the wide variety of Amiga hardware configurations
available I can not guarantee this program will work
properly with every possible system.
I also can not guarantee that this program will be
compatible with every piece of software you could possibly
run in the background.
Vic's Recipe Box page 4
Requirements
Hardware requirements: 512K RAM, Floppy Drive. For
best results 1 MEG of RAM and a
Hard Drive.
Operating System: Most of the program testing was with
OS 2.04. This program does not use
any OS 2.04 specific funtions so OS 1.3
should work fine. I have use this
program with OS 1.3 and not had any
problems.
NOTE: This porgram could act strange if you run low on
memory. Some symptoms would be the program exiting
or the editor not working properly. If you only have
512K you will want to make sure you have as much RAM
as possible free when using this program.
Vic's Recipe Box page 5
Introduction
I wrote this program for my own use when I discovered there
really was not a program out that could simply keep track
of recipe cards and print them out.
Vic's Recipe Box is a graphic data base program that is
specifically designed for cataloging and printing recipe
cards.
This program can have 52 different categories to store
recipes in. Each category can hold 52 recipes.
There are 5 graphic windows that you will use to find,
display, print, and edit your recipe.
The first window is located at the bottom of the screen.
It contains the control buttons that will be used on the
other windows. The buttons & there usage will be detailed
later.
The second window displays 52 file folders. This one is
used for your main categories. (soups, appetizers, etc.)
The third window displays one file folder that will list
all the recipes in it.
The fourth window is a recipe card. It will display the
recipe.
The fifth window is the card editor window. This is the
window you use to edit new or old recipes.
Vic's Recipe Box page 6
Installation & Setup
I recommend you keep this program in its own directory. It
will create a lot of files as you add more categories and
recipes.
USING FROM A FLOPPY
1. Format a floppy disk using your favorite disk formattor.
2. Drag the drawer icon from the original Recipe Box disk
to the new floppy.
3. Run the program on the new disk and put your original
away in a safe place.
NOTE!: I recommend you also keep a current backup of your
work disk. The Amiga seems prone to disk errors.
It's better to be safe than sorry.
USING FROM A HARD DRIVE
1. Drag the drawer icon from the original Recipe Box disk
to the hard drive.
2. Run the program on the hard drive and put your original
away in a safe place.
You can also create a directory and drag the Recipe Box
icon in it. By doing this you will have a completely empty
box until you add data.
Another option would be to use the PATH button and allow
Recipe Box to look in the path you select. By doing this
you can put the program anywhere. Make sure you enter the
correct path.
NOTE: If the program seems to have trouble finding data in
its own directory make sure that the path string is
completely blank. Watch out spaces that might not
have been deleted.
Vic's Recipe Box page 7
Using the Category Window
This is the window with all the file folders. The data on
this window is sorted like it would be in a recipe box.
The first item is at the lower left.
NOTE: Selections will be made from this window even if you
page the recipe box program into the back ground. If
you wish to go to another screen, select a recipe
card to view to prevent the program from selecting a
cards and folders you don't want while you could be
clicking on the Workbench or other screens.
Here is a list of the Buttons and how there used.
About ..... Displays title screen.
Back ...... DISABLED. Not used on this window.
Edit ...... Rename a folder. After pressing button, select
folder to rename. Press button again to stop
edit mode.
New ....... Add a new folder.
Path ...... This allows you to change the directory the
program looks for data. If this is blank the
program looks for data in the same directory it
resides in.
Print ..... DISABLED. Not used on this window.
Rebuild ... Rebuilds data file. Reads the disk and
collects all the folder directories. Read the
import/export section for a more detailed
explanation of this button.
Remove .... Delete whole folder and ALL recipes in it.
After pressing button, select folder to remove.
DANGER!, once there gone there GONE!
Side 2 .... DISABLED. Not used on this window.
Quit ...... Quit program.
Vic's Recipe Box page 8
Using the Recipe List Window
This is the window that has one big folder on it. This is
also where all the recipes in the folder are listed.
If you would like to put a recipe in a different folder use the
import/export feature.
NOTE: Selections will be made from this window even if you
page the recipe box program into the back ground. If
you wish to go to another screen, select a recipe
card to view to prevent the program from selecting a
cards and folders you don't want while you could be
clicking on the Workbench or other screens.
Here is a list of the Buttons and how there used.
About ..... Displays title screen.
Back ...... Takes you back to the previous window.
Edit ...... Rename a recipe. After pressing button, select
recipe to rename. Press button again to stop
edit mode.
New ....... Add a new recipe.
Path ...... DISABLED. Not used on this window.
Print ..... DISABLED. Not used on this window.
Rebuild ... Rebuilds data file. Reads the disk and
collects all the card files. Read the
import/export section for a more detailed
explanation of this button.
Remove .... Delete a recipe. After pressing button, select
recipe to remove.
DANGER!, once it's gone it's GONE!
Side 2 .... DISABLED. Not used on this window.
Quit ...... Quit program.
Vic's Recipe Box page 9
Using the Card Window
This is the window that looks like a recipe/index card.
Here is a list of the Buttons and how there used.
About ..... Displays title screen.
Back ...... Takes you back to the previous window.
Edit ...... Enter Edit mode. Please read the section on the
card editor for more information.
New ....... DISABLED. Not used on this window.
Path ...... DISABLED. Not used on this window.
Print ..... Print card. This option sends the data to the
printer.
Set printer prefs as follows:
for 3x5 cards ....... 6 lines per inch.
17 chars per inch.
Feel free to experiment to get the results you
want.
Rebuild ... DISABLED. Not used on this window.
Remove .... DISABLED. Not used on this window.
Side 2 .... Toggle between the front and back of card. If
you choose to use the back of the card you will
obviously need to reinsert the card in the
printer to print on the back. This option was
added to eliminate the need for using two card
files for one card.
Quit ...... Quit program.
Vic's Recipe Box page 10
Using the Card Editor
This is the screen used to edit the recipe cards. All the
special keys are listed at the bottom of the screen.
If you are using a ShareWare version, You will not be able
to use the "F1" save option.
Here is a list of the special keys how there used.
Back Space ..... Removes character to left of cursor and
pulls line data left.
Cursor Keys .... Moves cursor around screen.
Del ............ Removes character to right of the cursor
and pulls line data left.
Esc ............ Quit editor without saving.
F1 ............. Quit editor and save card.
Mouse .......... You can use the mouse to position the
cursor.
Return ......... Go to the beginning of next line.
Tab ............ Push text right.
Vic's Recipe Box page 11
Importing and Exporting
All the folders and cards in the folders now have icons
that are accessable from the Workbench. If you want to
give a friend a copy of a recipe, simply open the window
where the card or folder is and pick it up and drop it on
there desination disk. You can also move recipes from
one folder (drawer) to another.
Any time new files are added in this manner you will need
to select the REBUILD button in the apropriat folder or the
catalog window if you added a whole folder to your
directory. You will need to REBUILD to update folders that
you have moved recipes to and from so the program knows what
you have done. If you have problems removing or viewing a
directory or recipe make sure everything has been rebuilt.
When you select REBUILD the program collects all the files
that appear to be folders or recipe cards. If the program
encounters files it is unsure about it will prompt you in
the bottom right of the screen and ask you if you want to
include a questionable file.
NOTE: Never rename files from the Workbench. Recipe Box is
very picky about file names. If you need to change a
name use the EDIT option.
NOTE: For best results you might want to quit Recipe Box when
you are messing with its files. If the Workbench or other
file copy program has a lock on a file Recipe Box may mot be
able to manipulate the file or directory (folder).
Vic's Recipe Box page 12
Using Vic's Recipe Box 2.2 with older 1.x data files
If you already own an older version of the program here is
a quick step by step list to get this new version up and
running quick.
1. BACKUP your directory/disk that contains your old
program.
2. From the Workbench pick up the new "VicsRecipeBox"
icon and drop it in your directory/disk you just backed
up.
3. Double-Click on VicsRecipeBox you just copied to your
directory/disk.
4. Select the REBUILD button. You will be asked if each
of your old folders is a "Recipe Box Folder". Select
yes if the name listed is.
5. When your finished you will need to do the same thing
in each folder. There will be one file called
"Recipe Box...data" say NO on this. It is a data file
that was used with the old program.
6. That is it...
All your old folders and cards will now have icons. You
are now able to access these like any normal Workbench
files. From the Workbench The recipe folders are drawers.
You can double-click on them and see all your cards in that
folder/drawer. This makes swapping recipes with other
users easy. Be sure to REBUILD the folders you add or remove
cards from so the program will know what you did.
Vic's Recipe Box page 13
Order Information
If you would like a registered version of the VIC'S RECIPE
BOX you can print out the order form card that is with the
ShareWare version of this program, or you can also write
the necessary information on a card or piece of paper and
send it to me.
Vic Freed
Rt. 3 Box 348-J
Reed City, MI 49677
Please include when ordering:
Your name and address
The number of registered copies. ($7.00 each)
Shipping ($1.00 continental US)
($2.00 other places)
v2.2 Updates are $3.00 for 1.x registered users. Please
include the name on the title screen and the serial number.
Also let me know you want VIC'S RECIPE BOX.
Each copy is registered, and includes your name on the
title screen.
Vic's Recipe Box page 14
Printing This Manual
Set the printer or Printer Prefs for 6 LINES PER INCH,
10 CHARS PER INCH (pica).
From the CLI type: copy VRBManual PRT:
Be sure to use the correct pathing before,"VRBManual"
(df0:, dh0, etc.)
You can also use More or any other program that you like.
Vic's Recipe Box page 15
Vic's Recipe Box History
v2.2 ... (this is available for $3.00 to registered V1.x users)
* Fixed a bug with the folder remove option.
* Modified the program so it can handle most all types
if characters for file names.
v2.1 ... * Modified the program to only open windows when
they are needed. By doing this it frees up CHIP
mem and makes RB less of a memory hog.
* RB should work much better with 512K machines.
* Fixed a few bugs.
* Removed the MOVE option. Use the import/export
option to move cards.
v2.0 ... * As you have noticed. Changed the name of the
program from "The Recipe Box" to "Vic's Recipe
Box" to avoid any copyright conflicts with a
program on the Atari ST platform.
* Rewrote the editor.
* Added an option to have data on the back of a
card.
* Added a user friendly import/export option.
v1.2 ... * Fixed the bugs I created by fixing the editor in
V1.1
v1.1 ... * Fixed a few bugs with sorting and the editor.
v1.0 ... * Created "The Recipe Box" for my own use in
May 1992.
(Demo released January 1993 as Shareware)
