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E.I.M.S.
Version 1.0
(Equipment Inventory & Maintenance Scheduler)
This program maintains an equipment inventory, user defined
maintenance costs for each item, and scheduled maintenance for each
item. Maintenance can be scheduled for almost anything needed.
Although based on time schedules, this can still be used for at
least checking other maintenance based systems.
The program offers virtually unlimited record capacities.
It also uses auto lookup tables and scrolling record windows for
ease of use. It will even blank your monitor screen after 10
minutes of inactivity to protect it from burn in.
Depending on your particular needs, a quick check can be made
periodically to see what maintenance is due. You will probably
want to print scheduled reports on a timely basis for this purpose.
A date prompt is provided so as to enter a later date if desired.
This gives the capability of planning a schedule for perhaps a week
or month ahead of time. A display option is also available for
fast checks and maintenance updates. (See registered version below)
Although the program is primarily designed for scheduled
maintenance and costs, repairs can be maintained just as well.
Scheduled maintenance days have to be provided however. To avoid
listing repair records in the scheduled maintenance reports and
displays, create separate records for this purpose. You can enter
a large number of days such as 9999 which will create a future date
that will be meaningless for all practical purposes.
Requirements for this program are at least 512k ram and a
proper CONFIG.SYS file in the root directory. A hard disk is
also highly recommended. This is a large application and a separate
directory should be created for it's use. Please see CONFIG.SYS
below for further information concerning this file.
Please read the following instructions before using, especially
the section explaining the use of the keyboard keys in the program.
Sample files are included for test purposes. You may delete the
records when thru with them. You can also copy the program file
EIMS.EXE only, it will create the necessary data files. To start
the program, enter EIMS at the prompt.
If you like this program, registration is only 35.00. You
will then be sent the enhanced registered version with additional
features such as the option of displaying the maintenance due on
screen and additional compact summary cost reports.
Please feel free to make copies of this version for anyone who
may have need of it.
Your support is appreciated. Feedback is welcome.
I. J. Smith
9795 Rustling Oaks
Baton Rouge, La. 70818
The program is straight forward with the following steps:
1. Add Equipment records. Main Menu option B
2. Add Maint descriptions '' '' '' D
3. Add eqpt Locations '' '' '' E
4. Add Maintenance records. '' '' '' C
5. Enter and process maintenance. '' '' '' A
6. Use reports as needed. '' '' '' F
The order shown is for first time use. Many items can be added
when their tables are displayed for lookup purposes from various
data prompts by simply pressing the INSert key.
FUNCTION KEY USAGE
The following keyboard keys are used in the multiple record
table windows. A popup window will appear from these keystrokes.
A description of the action will appear in this window such as
'This record will be added' or 'Press ENTER to delete'. You can
press the ESC key to cancel or in the case of the deletion, press
ENTER and the record is then removed. You may find it easier to
add records by being situated where you want to add the record...
thus the use of the INSert key.
KEY FUNCTION
------- ---------------------------------------------
INSert Used for adding new records. Record will
automatically be inserted in proper position.
DELete Used for deleting highlighted records.
ENTER Used for changing highlighted record.
ESC Cancel or exit.
ARROWS These keys are used to scroll thru the records
one at a time.
PgUp Displays previous window of records.
PgDn Displays next window of records.
CTRL PgUp Displays records from beginning of file.
CTRL PgDn Displays records from end of file.
LOCATOR Locator fields are used to locate records more
quickly. As you enter the number desired, the
program will highlight the nearest record found.
These are located in the upper left corners of
the record table windows.
The data entry windows are fairly straight forward. You simply
add or change data as needed with the ENTER key. Use of the ESC key
can also restore data if you wish. The ARROW keys can also be used to
step thru the data fields. If your data is correct, you can also
press CTRL-ENTER and not have to step thru the fields.
Lookup fields are also used thruout the program. If prompted
for a number for example, you can enter the number desired or if
blank simply press ENTER. Choices will then be displayed in a table.
The table will also be displayed if the number you enter does not
exist. If the number is new, it can be added by simply pressing the
insert key. Where appropriate, some tables will automatically pop
up for your choices.
SCREEN BLANKER
The program has a built in feature that will blank the monitor
screen after 10 minutes of inactivity. This feature is to help
protect your screen from burn in. Simply press one of the arrow
keys to refresh the screen display.
Main Menu option A Maintenance Transactions
Use this option to enter your routine maintenance costs. A
menu will pop up for the options available. Option A will display
the record table. If there are no records then the program will
display the data entry window to start adding them, otherwise use
the keyboard keys as described above.
Two reports can be printed for your records if desired. The
report by reference could be useful to balance by invoice or dates.
Your needs will dictate their usage.
Make sure you have printed required reports before choosing
the process entries option. They will be deleted at that time.
When the transactions are posted, the costs are updated in the
maintenance cost records and the date is used to update the next
scheduled maintenance.
Negative amounts can be entered by pressing the minus key
after the number entered.
Main Menu option B Equipment File
Use this o