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July 6, 1987 MS-AR Version 2.5 Miami Shareware
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The version of MS-AR that you have received via Shareware does not
include user documentation. This program is NOT A DEMO; it is actually a
full-blown accounts receivable system comparable to those found on larger
systems. The full user documentation has been excluded for two reasons:
1) The manual is far too long to fit on the same diskette with the
programs.
2) If we gave away the manual, then you would have no reason to become
a registed user. (for complete information on registration, see the
file README.AR)
Included in MS-AR.ARC should be the following files:
AR.COM Main menu for MS-AR
AR.DOC This file
AR.SYS Screen data file
AROVLY1.CHN Program overlays
AROVLY2.CHN .
AROVLY3.CHN .
AROVLY4.CHN .
ARSETUP.COM MS-AR configuration program (run first)
README.AR Registration information and license agreement
If any of these are missing, then the system is not complete. You may
always download the latest version on Miami Shareware (Opus) at
(204) 232-9365. (300/1200/2400/9600-HST) There is never a charge
for updates.
MS-AR uses many files at once, so you will need a CONFIG.SYS file
on your boot disk that allows for AT LEAST 30 data files.
If you don't have a CONFIG.SYS file already, create it by typing:
CD \
COPY CON CONFIG.SYS
FILES=30 (required)
BUFFERS=40 (to speed things up)
^Z (control Z, return)
If you have just created the file, you must reboot before running MS-AR.
The first step is to configure the system by running ARSETUP. This screen
allows you to define the parameters such as company name, system type and
printer controls that are used. All of the programs in MS-AR operate the
same way. The following table describes the supported keyboard functions.
LEFT/RIGHT arrows Moves the cursor within the current field
UP/DOWN arrows Moves the cursor from field to field
HOME Moves the cursor to the first field
INS Turns on insert mode
DEL Deletes the character under the cursor
TAB Deletes from the cursor to the end of the field
Backspace Destructive backspace
RETURN Advances to the next field
F1-F10, ESC Valid functions defined at the botton of the screen
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The following fields in ARSETUP require explanation:
Company name : Enter YOUR company name and address as you would like it
to appear on customer statments. Note that the city,
state and zip code are three separate fields.
Printer device : If your printer is not called PRN, then enter the device
name here; otherwise just press RETURN. This may also be
used to route printed output to a file.
Data directory path : Leave this field blank to create the data files in the
current directory; otherwise enter the name of the data
directory for MS-AR to create the data files.
System type : OPEN ITEM-In this mode, the purge will only delete
invoices that have balancing debits and credits.
BALANCE FORWARD-Every month, the purge consolidates all
transactions into a summary record.
AGED BALANCE FORWARD-A different summary record is created
for each month, thus showing how old a customer's balance
is. If auto-disburse is allowed, payments can be applied
to the oldest balance first.
Customer code : ALPHANUMERIC-The customer code is up to 8 letters.
NUMERIC-The customer code is numeric. (this will right-
justify the field)
ZERO-FILL NUMERIC-The code is numeric and blanks are
changed to zeros automatically.
Auto-disburse cash : NEVER-Disable auto-disburse in cash receipts entry.
SOMETIMES-Allow the operator to select auto-disburse.
ALWAYS-Apply all cash to the oldest invoice first.
Past due : 30 days-For open item systems, 30 days is usually
considered past-due.
Last month-Balance forward systems usually use this
method.
Default terms type : Refers to the terms type (1-4) that is used for a default
in the customer maintenance program.
Normal print, etc. : Enter the ASCII codes that MS-AR should send to your
printer for the specified funtions. (use decimal numbers,
0-255) You may use up to four bytes per function.
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Once the system in configured, type AR from MS-DOS to enter the main
accounts receivable menu. The following programs are available:
CUSTOMER PROCESSING
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CMM - Customer Master Maintenance
CML - Customer Master Listing
CLP - Customer Label Printing
TRANSACTION PROCESSING
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IAE - Invoice and Adjustment Entry
CRE - Cash Receipts Entry
RTJ - A/R Transaction journal and posting
PERIODIC PROCESSING
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ARQ - A/R Inquiry
ART - Aged Trial Balance
ARF - Finance Charge Calculation and Posting
ARS - Customer Statement Printing
ARZ - Monthly Posting Summary
ARX - Monthly A/R Purge
ARM - A/R Detail Maintenance
CDF - Compress Data Files
These programs are described in detail in the COMPLETE USER'S MANUAL
avaiable to all REGISTERED USERS. If you want to purchase the manual,
please fill out the registration form located in the file README.AR.
If you have any other questions, please consider becoming a registered
user and getting the support of Miami Shareware. If you have any
problems to report or need help, contact Chris Irwin via Opus 135/68.
The phone number is (305) 232-9365. (300/1200/2400/9600-HST) He will
be glad to answer your questions even if you're not registered yet.
Miami Shareware
15805 S.W. 103rd Place
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-5245
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