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Sales Partner

by

Target  Marketing








Published by Target Marketing. Copyright,  1990, 1991, 1992,
by Target Marketing of Piscataway, NJ. All rights reserved. No part
of this document, software or database may be reproduced in any
form or by any means without written permission from the publisher.
The information contained in this publication, software and
databases is believed to be accurate and reliable. Target
Marketing  assumes no liability for any errors or  omissions in
this publication, the software or databases.



1993





Target Marketing

1308 Centennial Ave.

Suite 266

Piscataway, NJ 08854

[phone]  Fax [phone]










Page  1




Index







Introduction                       Page 3

Starting Sales Partner             Page 4



Main Menu:

Part Number Searching              Page 5

Part Description Searching         Page 7

Program Searching                  Page 9

Keyword                            Page 11

Contractor Searching               Page 13

Printed Reports                    Page 15



Installation Instructions          Page 16

Uninstalling                       Page 20
















Page  2




This software was designed to be user friendly and provide
easy access to vast amounts of data. The windows and user options
usually provide a clear indication of the next step. Most options
are clearly listed at the top or near the   bottom of the windows.
Because of the easy to use options  little training is needed. In
fact most people can access the data and the information needed in
just a few minutes. These options were provided so even a
non-computer literate person could use the system.



This manual will provide clear step-by-step instructions for
each of the different menu options. The best way to use this manual
is to follow the instructions, step-by-step, as you run the
program. No damage is done to the software or data by   incorrectly
pressing keys. The "Esc"  key will usually back up one menu
selection each time it is pressed.



This software is undergoing continual enhancement to provide
additional features and usability. During your time on the system
any comments or suggestions would be appreciated, please
contact Target Marketing.

























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Starting Sales Partner





1.   Change to the Sales Partner sub-directory on your computer
by using the standard  DOS commands.

2.   Enter the following command "SP"

3.   After the program loads and you see the opening screen
press"Enter" to go to the main menu.






































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Part Number Searching



1.   After the opening screen, the main menu will appear across
the top of the screen offering 5 options:  Parts,  Programs,
Contractors, Reports and Quit.

2.   Select Parts by using the "F2" key or by using the cursor keys
to highlight Parts and then press the "Enter" key.

3.   The menu now shows 2 Options: Part and Part Type.

4.   Use the cursor keys to select and highlight Part then
press the "Enter" key.

5.   The menu now displays "Part Search"  and asks for a part
number to be entered.

6.   Enter your part number in full, or you may enter just the
first 4 digits or more, to see a part series. The part number can
be a contractor spec or drawing number, a MIL Spec part number or
a vendor part number. Note: at least 4 digits must be entered to do
a search. Any "dashes" { - } in the part number may be ignored
when entering part numbers. After  entering the part number press
the "Enter" key.

7.   Now the menu choice is either Partial or Exact.

8.   "Exact" will only provide matches that exactly match each
digit of the part number entered. Partial will provide a broader
search showing all variations of the digits entered. Highlight your
selection using the cursor keys and then press the "Enter" key.

9.   Now the menu displays 3 options: Accept, List, or
Cancel.  The Cancel will return you to the Parts main menu. Accept
will do the search requested and then provide the list of every
program and contractor that has a design for the part number or
part series entered. (End Search Window) "List"  shows a selection
list of every variation of the digits entered and then allows
selection of  single part numbers from the list.










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Part Number Searching



10.  Choose Accept or List by using the cursor
keys and highlighting your choice. After making your selection,
the End Search Window will appear.

11.  The End Search Window will display a list of all the part
numbers found. The list may be scrolled by using the  cursor keys.
As the list is scrolled, the program, contract award number,
contractor and other information about the program that uses the
part is displayed on the right side of the screen.

12.  Four options are listed at the bottom of the screen:
Help(F1), Print(F8), Company(F6) and Contractors(F7).

13.  Selections can be made by using the keys F1, F6, F7 or F8.

14.  "Contractors" will provide information about the
Contractor responsible for the original design.

15.  "Company" will provide information about the vendor   who
supplies the part if a vendor is listed.

16.  "Print" will provide hard copy printout of the listing.

17.  "Help" will provide a summary of the highlighted part.

18.  The "Esc" key will allow you to back up one menu
selection at a time.





**   Note: as part numbers are scrolled in the End Search
Window, "dashes" { - } will be located between the different
component  designs.












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Part Description Searching



1.   After the opening screen, the main menu will appear across
the top of the screen offering 5 options:  Parts, Programs,
Contractors, Reports and Quit.

2.   Select Parts by using the "F2" key or by using the cursor keys
to highlight Parts and then press the "Enter" key.

3.   The menu now shows 2 Options: Part and Part Type.

4.   Use the cursor keys to select and highlight Part Type then
press the "Enter" key.

5.   A list of all the various part descriptions used by the DOD
and contractors will appear. Using the cursor keys scroll through
the list to find the description of the part desired. Press
the "Enter" key when desired part description is highlighted. Note:
in most situations this is a broad search which will find many
programs for the description selected.

6.   The  End Search Window will appear and display a list
of all the  part numbers found. The list may be scrolled by using
the  cursor keys. As the list is scrolled, the program, contract
award number, contractor and other information about the program
that uses the part is displayed on the right side of the screen.

7.   Four options are listed at the bottom of the screen:
Help(F1), Print(F8), Company(F6) and Contractors(F7).

8.   Selections can be made by using the keys F1, F6, F7 or F8.

9.   "Contractors" will provide information about the
contractor responsible for the original design.

10.  "Company" will provide information about the vendor who
supplies the part if a vendor is listed.












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Part Description Searching



11.  "Print" will provide hard copy printout of the listing.

12.  "Help" will provide a summary of the highlighted part.

13.  The "Esc" key will allow you to back up one menu
selection at a time.







**   Note: as part numbers are scrolled in the End Search
Window, "dashes" { - } will be located between the different
component  designs.































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Program  Searching



1.   After the opening screen, the main menu will appear across
the top of the screen offering 5 options:  Parts, Programs,
Contractors, Reports and Quit.

2.   Select Programs by using the "F3" key or by using
the cursor keys to highlight Programs and then press
the "Enter" key. A new windows appears, select Program Name.

3.   A entry window now appears, requesting a program name
to be entered.  A full program name can be entered or just the
first few characters. Even a single letter may be entered to see a
list of all the programs that begin with that letter. Note:  it is
also possible to leave the entry blank and just press "Enter",
this will list every program in the database.

4.   A listing window will appear on the left side of the
screen displaying all the programs that match the characters
entered. The list may be scrolled with the cursor keys to find the
exact program desired. As the programs are scrolled an  information
window on the right will provide detailed information about the
program and prime contractor.

5.   Three options are listed near the bottom of the screen:
Enter, "Esc" Cancel and Contractors(F6).

6.   The "Esc" key will allow you to back up one menu
selection at a time.

7.   "Contractors"(F6) will provide a list of all the
sub-contractors on the program selected.

8.   "Enter" will take you to the End Search Window. This
window will provide a listing of all the components designed
into the program selected, including the sub-contractor
designs as well.












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Program  Searching



9.   The  End Search Window will display a list of all the
part numbers found. The list may be scrolled by using the  cursor
keys. As the list is scrolled, information about the    highlighted
part is displayed in the 3 small windows on the right. The Part
Information window has a description of the part. The
Recommendation window has information from the Parts Control
Program and any recommended replacement parts. The User window will
show where  the design point is for the component and
sub-contractor if any.

10.  Four options are listed at the bottom of the screen:
Help(F1), Print(F8), Company(F6) and Contractors(F7).

11.  Selections can be made by using the keys F1, F6, F7 or F8.

12.  "Contractors" selection will provide information about the
contractor responsible for the original design.

13.  "Company" will provide information about the vendor who
supplies the part if a vendor is listed.

14.  "Print" will provide hard copy printout of the listing.

15.  "Help" will provide a summary of the highlighted part.

16.  The "Esc" key will allow you to back up one menu
selection at a time.




**   Note: as part numbers are scrolled in the End Search
Window,
"dashes" { - } will be located between the different component
designs.












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Keyword  Searching



1.   After the opening screen, the main menu will appear   across
the top of the screen offering 5 options:  Parts,  Programs,
Contractors, Reports and Quit.

2.   Select Programs by using the "F3" key or by using the   cursor
keys to highlight Programs and then press the "Enter" key.

3.   A new window appears,  select Keyword.

4.   A entry window now appears, requesting a key word
to be entered. Any letter or numbers may be entered. The search
will look at 4 descriptive fields in every program for any
occurrence of the characters. Note: this search will take   2 - 6
minutes depending on the speed of your system.

5.   A listing window will appear on the left side of the
screen displaying all the programs that match the characters
entered. The list may be scrolled with the cursor keys to find the
exact program desired. As the programs are scrolled an  information
window on the right will provide detailed information about the
program and prime contractor.

6.   Three options are listed near the bottom of the screen:
Enter, "Esc" Cancel and Contractors(F6).

7.   The "Esc" key will allow you to back up one menu
selection at a time.

8.   "Contractors"(F6) will provide a list of all the
sub-contractors on the program selected.

9.   "Enter" will take you to the End Search Window. This
window will provide a listing of all the components designed
into the program selected, including the  sub-contractor
designs as well.












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Keyword  Searching



10.  The  End Search Window will display a list of all the
part numbers found. The list may be scrolled by using the cursor
keys. As the list is scrolled, information about the highlighted
part is displayed in the 3 small windows on the right. The Part
Information window has a description of the part. The
Recommendation window has information from the Parts Control
Program and any recommended replacement parts. The User window will
show where  the design point is for the component and
sub-contractor if any.

11.  Four options are listed at the bottom of the screen:
Help(F1), Print(F8), Company(F6) and Contractors(F7).

12.  Selections can be made by using the keys F1, F6, F7 or F8.

13.  "Contractors" selection will provide information about the
contractor responsible for the original design.

14.  "Company" will provide information about the vendor who
supplies the part if a vendor is listed.

15.  "Print" will provide hard copy printout of the listing.

16.  "Help" will provide a summary of the highlighted part.

17.  The "Esc" key will allow you to back up one menu
selection at a time.








**   Note: as part numbers are scrolled in the End Search
Window, "dashes" { - } will be located between the different
component designs.









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Contractor  Searching


1.   After the opening screen, the main menu will appear across
the top of the screen offering 5 options:  Parts,  Programs,
Contractors, Reports and Quit.

2.   Select Contractors by using the "F4" key or by using the
cursor keys to highlight Contractors and then press the
"Enter" key.

3.   An entry window now appears, requesting a contractor name
to be entered.  A full contractor name can be entered or just the
first few characters. Even a single letter may be entered to
see a list of all the contractors that begin with that  letter.
Note:  it is also possible to leave the entry blank and just press
"Enter",  this will list every contractor in the database.

4.   A listing window will appear on the screen displaying all
the contractors that match the characters entered. The list may be
scrolled with the cursor keys to find the exact contractor
desired. The contractors are listed for each location that is
involved with design efforts.

5.   Three options are listed near the bottom of the screen:
Enter, "Esc" Cancel and Contractors(F6).

6.   The "Esc" key will allow you to back up one menu
selection at a time.

7.   "Contractors"(F6) will provide additional information about
the contractor highlighted.

8.   Select "Enter" and a listing window will appear on
the left side of the screen displaying all the programs that the
selected contractor is involved with at that location. The list may
be scrolled with the cursor keys to find the exact program desired.
As the programs are scrolled an information window on the right
will provide detailed information about the program and prime
contractor.

6.   The "Esc" key will allow you to back up one menu
selection at a time.

7.   "Contractors"(F6) selection will provide a list of all
the sub-contractors on the program selected.

8.   The "Enter"  selection will take you to the End Search
Window.  This window will provide a listing of all the
components designed into the program selected, including the
sub-contractor designs as well.

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Contractor  Searching



9.   Three options are listed near the bottom of the screen:
Enter, "Esc" Cancel and Contractors(F6).

10.  The "Esc" key will allow you to back up one menu
selection at a time.

11.  "Contractors"(F6) will provide a list of all the
sub-contractors on the program selected.

12.  The "Enter"  selection will take you to the End Search
Window.  This window will provide a listing of all the
components designed into the program by the contractor
selected.

13.  The  End Search Window will display a list of all the
part numbers found. The list may be scrolled by using the  cursor
keys. As the list is scrolled, information about the highlighted
part is displayed in the 3 small windows on the right. The Part
Information window has a description of the part. The
Recommendation window has information from the Parts Control
Program and any recommended replacement parts. The User window will
show where the design point is for the component.

14.  Four options are listed at the bottom of the screen:
Help(F1), Print(F8), Company(F6) and Contractors(F7).

15.  "Contractors" will provide information about the
contractor responsible for the original design.

16.  "Company" will provide information about the vendor who
supplies the part if a vendor is listed.

17.  "Print" will provide hard copy printout of the listing.

18.  "Help" will provide a summary of the highlighted part.

19.  The "Esc" key will allow you to back up one menu
selection at a time.









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Printed Reports



1.   After the opening screen, the main menu will appear across
the top of the screen offering 5 options:  Parts,   Programs,
Contractors, Reports and Quit.

2.   Select Reports by using the "F5" key or by using
the cursor keys to highlight Reports and then press
the "Enter" key.

3.   After selecting "Enter" a window will appear that will
duplicate all the other selections in the previous sections.
Follow the directions in the other sections of this manual for
selecting a printed report.

4.   One important added feature in the Report menu is batch
processing. This option allows you to select multiple parts,
programs or contractors simply by pressing the "space" key to tag
the desired selections.

5.   Once all items desired are tagged follow the on screen
instructions for printing.

6.   The printed reports will provide the same basic information
as seen in the End Search window.
























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Installation, Version 5962 Microcircuits

Installation, Version 5935 Connectors



1.   Make sure there's approximately 100 MB of disk space
available. This installation process will take 30 - 95 minutes
depending on the speed of your machine.

2.   The system will run on any IBM or compatible
running MSDOS 3.0 or later.

3.   To install onto your system, please insert the
installation disk into a 3.5" 1.44 Meg floppy drive.

4.   Type:          x:install x y

Where "x" is the drive letter containing the installation disk
and "y" is the drive letter of your hard disk.

5.   You'll be prompted if you wish to continue the install
process ( and will be informed as to the number of installs
available) Answer "Y".

6.   Insert the Program disk when prompted.

7.   Insert the Data disks when prompted.

8.   It'll take approximately 10 - 30 minutes to unpack the
data depending on the speed of your machine.

9.   Insert the Keys disks as prompted.

10.  It'll take approximately 10 - 30 minutes to unpack the key
data depending on the speed of your machine.

11.  From the Sales Partner directory type "SP" to run
the program.

12.  Make a backup of your installed system and keep your
original disks in a safe place.

***  To move the system to another machine you must use
the uninstall process on the installation disk.






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Installation, Version 5961 Discrete Semiconductors

Installation, Version 5905 Resistors

Installation, Version 5910 Capacitors



1.   Make sure there's approximately 45 MB of disk space
available. This installation process will take 20 - 40 minutes
depending on the speed of your machine.

2.   The system will run on any IBM or compatible running
MSDOS 3.0 or later.

3.   To install onto your system, please insert the installation
disk into a 3.5" 1.44 Meg floppy drive.

4.   Type:          x:install x y

Where "x" is the drive letter containing the installation disk
and "y" is the drive letter of your hard disk.

5.   You'll be prompted if you wish to continue the install
process ( and will be informed as to the number of installs
available) Answer "Y".

6.   Insert the Program disk when prompted.

7.   Insert the Data disks when prompted.

8.   It'll take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to unpack the
data depending on the speed of your machine.

9.   Insert the Keys disks as prompted.

10.  It'll take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to unpack the key
data depending on the speed of your machine.

11.  From the Sales Partner directory type "SP" to run.

12.  Make a backup of your installed system and keep your
original disks in a safe place.

***  To move the system to another machine you must use
the uninstall process on the installation disk.





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Installation, Version 5950 Transformers&Coils

Installation, Version 5985 RF and Microwave

Installation, Version 5930 Switches



1.   Make sure there's approximately 30 MB of disk space
available. This installation process will take 15 - 30 minutes
depending on the speed of your machine.

2.   The system will run on any IBM or compatible running
MSDOS 3.0 or later.

3.   To install onto your system, please insert the installation
disk into a 3.5" 1.44 Meg floppy drive.

4.   Type:          x:install x y

Where "x" is the drive letter containing the installation disk
and "y" is the drive letter of your hard disk.

5.   You'll be prompted if you wish to continue the install
process ( and will be informed as to the number of installs
available) Answer "Y".

6.   Insert the Program disk when prompted.

7.   Insert the Data disks when prompted.

8.   It'll take approximately 10 - 15 minutes to unpack the
data depending on the speed of your machine.

9.   Insert the Keys disks as prompted.

10.  It'll take approximately 10 - 15 minutes to unpack the key
data depending on the speed of your machine.

11.  From the Sales Partner directory type "SP" to run.

12.  Make a backup of your installed system and keep your
original disks in a safe place.

***  To move the system to another machine you must use
the uninstall process on the installation disk.





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Installation, Version 5945 Relays

Installation, Version 5920,25 Fuses&Circuit Breakers

Installation, Version 5915 Filters



1.   Make sure there's approximately 10 MB of disk space
available. This installation process will take 10 - 30 minutes
depending on the speed of your machine.

2.   The system will run on any IBM or compatible running
MSDOS 3.0 or later.

3.   To install onto your system, please insert the
installation disk into a 3.5" 1.44 Meg floppy drive.

4.   Type:          x:install x y

Where "x" is the drive letter containing the installation disk
and "y" is the drive letter of your hard disk.

5.   You'll be prompted if you wish to continue the install
process ( and will be informed as to the number of installs
available) Answer "Y".

6.   Insert the Program disk when prompted.

7.   From the Sales Partner directory type "SP" to run
the program.

8.   Make a backup of your installed system and keep your
original disks in a safe place.



***  To move the system to another machine you must use
the uninstall process on the installation disk.












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UN-Installing




***  To move the system to another machine you must use
the uninstall process on the installation disk.

1.   Put the install disk into a floppy drive.

2.   Type:          x:uninstall x y

Where "x" is the drive letter containing the installation disk
and "y" is the drive letter of your hard disk.

3.   You'll be prompted if you wish to continue the uninstall
process ( and will be informed as to the number of installs
available) Answer "Y".

































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