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HISTORY REMINDER+:
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1ST VERSION:
7/21/88 BY ED GAY
GENIE: E.GAY
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OVERVIEW:
REMINDER+ allows you to make additions, changes and
deletions from the program instead of needing to use a
seperate editor.
REMINDER+ will read the data file used with REMINDER.
REMINDER was written by Ed Collins, GENIE: E.C0LLINS
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If special events (like birthdays and anniversarys)
always seem to sneek up on you, then "reminder" is just
what you need. When placed in the AUTO folder of an ST
with a clock-card, "REMINDER+" warns you of up-coming events
each time you power the computer on!
SPECIFYING EVENTS:
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"REMINDER+" requires a file called "reminder.inf" which
describes the events you wish to be reminded of. If you are
running the program for the first time Reminder will ask if
you would like the data file created.
PROGRAM OPERATION:
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The first thing "REMINDER+" does is read the ST's internal
clock to see what the current date is. Then it searches the
entire data file, searching for events that are close enough
to the current date ("close enough" being defined by the
advance amount). If any are found then "REMINDER+" rings a
bell and prints a message indicating how far away the the
event is. When the screen is full you are prompted to press
return for more events.
After the entire file is searched you have the option to
quit, add, change or delete an event
ADD AN EVENT:
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ADD allows you to add an event of up to 80 characters in
length. The event date is then entered in month/day (MM/DD)
sequence. Lastly you are asked for the number of days
advance warning; when would you like to start being notified
of the upcomming event? After you complete the entry the
program acknowledges that the event has been added.
CHANGE AN EVENT:
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Change allows you to change an event already entered.
You are given two options, you can either select the date of
the event or you can scan all of the events for the one that
you'd like to change. When you find the event you'd like to
change do not use the arrow keys when changing the text of
the event, they do not make the cursor move across the text.
You must retype the text until you get to the part you wish
to change, make the change and press return. If you do not
want to make a change to the text just press return. The
month, day and days warning must always be retyped.
DELETE AN EVENT:
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Delete allows you to delete an event. You can either
select the date of the event or you can scan all of the
events for the one that you'd like to delete.
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INSTALLATION DETAILS:
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Most battery-backed clock cards allow you to choose between
one of two methods of setting the ST's internal clock: either
with a desk accessory or with an AUTO folder program. In
order to use "REMINDER+" from the AUTO folder you must use
the AUTO folder method of setting the internal clock. This
ensures that the correct date is set before "REMINDER+" reads
the internal clock.
To ensure that the time-setting utility runs before
"REMINDER.PRG" runs, ensure that "REMINDER.PRG" has a later
time-stamp than the time-setting utility when placed in the
AUTO folder.
WITHOUT A CLOCK-CARD?
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If you don't own a clock card you can still use "REMINDER+".
Do NOT install "REMINDER+" the AUTO folder because the date
will not have been set properly. You can run "REMINDER+" any
time after the date has been set (via the control Panel or
some other accessory).
FEEDBACK?
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Please send comments to GENIE mail address E.GAY.