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The Golfer's Database and Handicapping System
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v9.6c
Copyright (C) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
All Rights Reserved
Requires IBM compatible computer and DOS v3.1 or higher
"Written for Golfers by a Golfer"
Used world wide by serious Golfers
$32.95 + S/H
RiverBend SoftWare
P.O. Box 81
Robinsonville, MS 38664 USA
Telephone: 601.781.5599
**** GolfLog ************************************* Notice ****
Files contained in the archive GOLFLOG.ZIP or on the diskette
sent to registered users:
READ_ME.1ST --- IMPORTANT NOTE FOR **ALL** USERS
GOLFLOG.COM --- Main executable file
GOLFLOG.HLP --- GolfLog's OnLine Help file.
GOLFLOG.BMP --- BMP file (Golf scene) for Windows users
GOLFLOG.DOC --- Text file with brief instructions
HANDICAP.TXT --- Information about Golf Handicaps
UPDATE.DOC --- Instructions for upgrading to v9.6c
UPDATE.EXE --- Executable used to update old records.
EXTRAS.TXT --- Additional software available from RiverBend
* FILE_ID.DIZ --- GolfLog description file for BBS use.
* UPLOAD.DOC --- Note about uploading GolfLog to other BBS's
* VENDOR.TXT --- Distributing GolfLog as shareware
* GOLFLOG.ICO --- Icon for GolfLog when run in Windows
* These files in shareware archives only.
The Instruction Manual is now inside the GOLFLOG.HLP file and
is available while using it by pressing the <F1> Key when any
"PullDown" box option is highlighted.
GOLFLOG.HEP is a straight ASCII text file and may be printed
on any printer by typing PRINT GOLFLOG.HLP however DO NOT ALTER
this file as GolfLog checks it for validity each time it's
started and if ANY alteration is found, GolfLog may refuse to
run.
Registering GolfLog:
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1.. GolfLog may be registered through the PsL (Public software
Library) in Houston, Texas using major credit cards.
Use the following telephone numbers when dealing with PsL
*** NOTE *** Request PsL Catalog number 11543
~~~~~
800 242-4775 ORDERS ONLY - DO NOT USE THIS NUMBER FOR QUESTIONS
713 524-6398 FAX ORDERS
713 524-6394 Information and Foreign orders
CIS Email to 71355,470 CompuServe
2.. GolfLog may also be registered with RiverBend SoftWare
using personal/company check or money order.
>> 3.. If you place your order for GolfLog with the PsL, please
>> DO NOT call them about status of shipment, etc. If you have
>> any questions about your order, please contact RiverBend SoftWare
**** GolfLog ******************************* Quick Start ****
QUICK START
~~~~~~~~~~~
1.. Copy GOLFLOG.COM and GOLFLOG.HLP to a separate directory
on your hard drive. The directory can be named C:\GOLFLOG
as an example, however you may name it anything you like.
If this is a registered copy, use the "Install" program on
the GolfLog diskette to install your copy of GolfLog for you.
You MUST have BOTH files (GOLFLOG.COM and GOLFLOG.HLP) in
the SAME directory.
The GOLFLOG.HLP file replaces the Instruction Manual for
GolfLog and is available while running GolfLog by pressing
the <F1> Key when any "PullDown" box item is hi-lighted.
To get instant help with any menu option just hi-light that
option and press <F1>.
2.. Change to this directory and type GOLFLOG and press <Enter>
3.. The TopMenu bar will show the following options:
"MISC ADD REVIEW EDIT UTILS HANDICAP OTHER QUIT"
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At the Main Menu screen, press your <Alt> Key if you don't
have a Mouse or select the left most item on the TopMenu bar
called "MISC" with your Mouse and tap the LEFT Mouse button.
4.. If you've never used GolfLog before you will need to create
at least 1 Golfer Record and 1 Course Record before you can
add a Game Record. These items can be found by selecting the
"ADD" option on the TopMenu bar.
5.. The shareware version does not allow the user to access all
the options that are available in the registered version.
**** GolfLog ************************************ Page -1- ****
WHAT GolfLog DOES
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GolfLog is a database program that allows a Golfer to keep up
with the progress of his/her game in several different ways. It
keeps detailed accounts of each game and allows the user to pull
up any Game Record for an extensive review of that particular game.
The Summary of all games provides the Golfer with the totals of
many different facets of the game. If you want to know how many
strokes you have made since you started keeping records, it's in
the Summary. Other interesting items are also provided such as
the average strokes per hole for all the holes you've recorded,
the totals of all the Pars, Birdies, Bogeys, etc. for an entire
golfing season. This summary might well be the most interesting
and informative source of game progress you will ever be able to
find. Need to know how much you've spent on Green Fees and/or
Cart Rental Fees? It's right there in the "Summary".
You can pull up for review, the score card for any game you've
recorded and check to see just what the score was on any hole you
wish. Need to know WHO you played what COURSE with on a given
DATE and what your SCORE was? No problem! If you entered names
of your playing partner(s) when you recorded the game, all that
information is right at your fingertips.
GolfLog will maintain stats for 8 Golfers, 99 different Golf
Courses and 8,000 games (1,000 games per Golfer).
These figures represent the capabilities of GolfLog when it is
registered only.
In the registered version, GolfLog will automatically update a
Golfer's Handicap Index each time a new Game is added to the
database PROVIDED the Golfer has a total of 5 or more 18-hole
games recorded in the database. This eliminates the need to
manually update the Handicap Index for each Golfer using the
Handicap Index option under the HANDICAP heading.
GolfLog will now maintain inventory records of all your golf
equipment and accessories using the "Inventory" option.
**** GolfLog ************************************ Page -2- ****
REQUIREMENTS
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GolfLog requires a computer rated as being 100% IBM compatible.
Most clones on today's market will meet this requirement. GolfLog
requires a computer to have at least 512k of conventional memory.
Most computers available on the current market will have 640k as a
minimum with many offering 1 MegaByte or more. If you do encounter
memory problems running GolfLog, disable any TSR (Terminate-Stay-
Resident) programs such as pop-up clocks, note pads, menus, etc.
A minimum of 350k of free memory is an ideal operating environment
for GolfLog.
Your CONFIG.SYS file should contain the following statements:
FILES=20 (or more)
DEVICE=C:\DOS\ANSI.SYS (or directory where ANSI.SYS is located)
GolfLog has been tested on many different type and brands of
computers. These machines varied from 8086 XT machines up to
80486 machines and the Pentium machines. All of the test machines
were rated as being 100% IBM compatible.
OTHER
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The shareware version of GolfLog is for evaluation purposes!
It does not make available all of the options that can be used
by those who register and obtain the registered "Key" which
will unlock all the registered features of GolfLog. Once this
registered Key file is purchased, it will continue to work
will ALL FUTURE VERSIONS of GolfLog. You will never have to
pay any "upgrade" fee. Once registered, always registered!
While there's other products on the market that call themselves
"golf handicapping" systems, priced both higher and lower than
GolfLog, we believe GolfLog will provide you with more different
items/stats about your golf game history AND provide a Handicap
Index that is closer to the Handicap Index provided by the United
States Golf Association and the Royal Canadian Golf Association
than any software available.
GolfLog is now used by Golfers in England, Sweden, Germany, Italy,
Spain, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, Scotland, Ireland, Canada,
Switzerland, Holland, Denmark, Nova Scotia, the Virgin Islands,
France, Indonesia, and 49 of the 50 United States of America.
**** GolfLog ************************************ Page -3- ****
SUPPORT
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Voice telephone support is available to REGISTERED USERS ONLY!
The number for voice telephone support will be furnished to
those who register when the registration process is completed.
==================================================================
The following are trademarks/copyrights of their respective
companies and organizations:
IBM, MS-DOS, United States Golf Association, OS/2, Professional
Golfers Association, Royal Canadian Golf Association
==================================================================
Once you register GolfLog, you will never have to pay any upgrade
fee to get the next version! ONCE REGISTERED, ALWAYS REGISTERED!
If you're upgrading from a version numbered v9.5d or lower, then
you MUST RUN UPDATE.EXE before continuing.
Once you register and receive your "Key" file, NEVER delete this
file from the directory in which you're running GolfLog. If the
"Key" file is missing, GolfLog reverts to the "demo" version.
For additional information regarding the Handicap Index, Course
Handicap, and Differentials, see HANDICAP.TXT that is included
in the GolfLog archive.
NOTE: Shipping Charges... The amount charged for Shipping and
Handling include the shipping of major upgrades in the
future.
Major upgrades will show a number/letter change in the
version as in 8.5f to 9.0a
~ ~
Minor updates will show a number/letter change in the
version as in 9.5a to 9.5b
~~ ~~
**** GolfLog ************************************ Page -4- ****
*** NOTE ***
The "PsL" numbers listed earlier are for ORDERS only!
Any information about status of shipment, refunds, damaged disks,
registration options, quantity discounts, product details, dealer
pricing, technical support, warranty, etc. MUST BE DIRECTED TO
RiverBend SoftWare at P.O. Box 81, Robinsonville, MS 38664 USA
Telephone: 601.781.5599
To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify us
on the SAME DAY of your order and RiverBend SoftWare will ship
the very latest version directly to you. Most orders through
PsL are shipped by RiverBend SoftWare the SAME DAY you place the
order with PsL.
In the event we have a new version about to be released, you
will be sent the currently available version and then sent the
new updated version the day it is released. Many times, if we
are through with the testing procedures for a new release but
we haven't finished with the text files, you will receive a
copy of the new release even though it hasn't been officially
released to the public.
*** Key File ***
When GolfLog is registered, the user gets a "Key" file. This
file when found by GolfLog will enable ALL options only the
registered users are entitled to.
The Key file is each registered user's personal Key for his/her
copy of GolfLog. It is illegal to give, sell, lend, or in any
way transfer, this file to anyone else.
When a user registers GolfLog and receives the Key file, a copy
should be made for "backup" purposes.
The Key file will work with ALL future versions of GolfLog. Once
registered, always registered! Keep a copy of the Key file in
the same directory that GOLFLOG.COM resides in and NEVER remove
or delete it.
There is a $15.00 charge to replace lost Key files. Name changes
to Key files require the full purchase price of a new copy of
GolfLog.
**** GolfLog ************************************** Page -5- ****
Printer Requirements:
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GolfLog can be used with or without a printer. When selecting to
print Summary Report, Individual Game Reports and the GolfLog Order
form, any printer (Dot Matrix or Laser) may be used.
The ONLY time a LASER or INK JET printer is required is when the user
wishes to print blank score cards for a course in the database.
GolfLog allows the user to select any of three Parallel Ports to
be used when printing. These port numbers are 1, 2, and 3 The
port number you wish to use can be selected at the PullDown Menu
under UTILS at the Main Menu. Once selected, the port number is
remembered by GolfLog and will be used when a printing operation
is selected. The port selected will remain as the default until
changed again by the user.
Windows:
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GolfLog will run both inside and outside of Windows v3.1 or higher
including Windows'95.
Stableford Scoring Method:
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The Stableford Scoring Method is based on points awarded in relation
to a fixed score (PAR) at each hole as follows:
Score Points
--------------------------------------------
Two or more over Par --------------- 0
One over Par ----------------------- 1
Par -------------------------------- 2
One under Par ---------------------- 3
Two under Par ---------------------- 4
Three under Par -------------------- 5
Four under Par --------------------- 6
GolfLog automatically calculates the Stableford points for each new
Game Record when it is saved to the database.
If you wish to include the Stableford points to older Game Records,
you must edit each Game Record for which you want the Stableford
points added.
**** GolfLog ************************************** Warranty ****
* * * * * * * * IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION * * * * * * * *
*** PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY ***
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TRIAL USE (SHAREWARE EVALUATION VERSION) WARRANTY:
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The Shareware evaluation (trial use) version is provided AS IS.
RiverBend SoftWare MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR FROM
A USERS ABILITY, OR INABILITY TO USE GolfLog.
REGISTERED VERSION WARRANTY:
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RiverBend SoftWare warrants the physical diskette(s) provided
with registered versions to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
registration. If RiverBend SoftWare receives notification
within the warranty period of defects in materials or
workmanship, and such notification is determined by RiverBend
SoftWare to be correct, RiverBend SoftWare will replace the
defective diskette(s).
The entire and exclusive liability and remedy for breach of this
Limited Warranty shall be limited to replacement of defective
diskette(s) and shall not include or extend to any claim for or
right to recover any other damages, including but not limited to,
loss of profit, data, or use of the software, or special,
incidental, or consequential damages or other similar claims,
even if RiverBend SoftWare has been specifically advised of
the possibility of such damages. In no event will RiverBend
SoftWare's liability for any damages to you or any other person
ever exceed the lower of suggested list price or actual price
paid for the license to use the software, regardless of any form
of the claim.
RiverBend SoftWare SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR FROM A USERS ABILITY, OR INABILITY TO USE GolfLog.
**** GolfLog *************************************** License ****
GolfLog LICENSE AGREEMENT
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GolfLog is a copyrighted program. Although the program is now
distributed under the Shareware concept and can be freely copied,
(SHAREWARE VERSION ONLY) there are limitations to protect the
author, the programs quality and to support future versions.
Users may make copies of the SHAREWARE VERSION ONLY for trial use
by others on a non-commercial basis. You are permitted to evaluate
this program for a period of 15 days. After that time you are
required to register the program and pay the registration fee of
$32.95 + S/H charges or cease using GolfLog.
Registered versions of GolfLog may NOT be copied, sold, leased or
rented. Any distribution of any registered version of GolfLog is
prohibited by law.
DISCLAIMER
~~~~~~~~~~
By accepting and using this software, you acknowledge that this
software may not suit your particular requirements or be
completely trouble free. Properly applied this program should
operate without error. However, RiverBend SoftWare is not liable
for your specific application or problems resulting from its use
or misuse.
If the GolfLog software does not perform as described, liability is
limited to replacement of the program to registered users only!
There is no liability to you or any other person or entity for any
damage or loss, including special, incidental, or consequential
damages, caused by this software, directly or indirectly. Some
states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you. This licence agreement is governed
by Arkansas law. If any part of this agreement is found to be held
invalid, the remainder will remain in effect. This agreement may
only be modified by the written consent of the author.