The Business Master (3rd Edition)/The Business Master (3rd Edition).iso/files/datature/memomstr/memo.doc

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THE MEMO MASTER! by MASTERWARE - (C)1990 John G. Kacmarcik, Jr.

Thank you for using The Memo Master.  To install the MEMO MASTER on
on your hard drive, make a directory (usually MEMO) and copy the files
on this disk or zip file into it.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN USING A VERSION OF MEMO MASTER LESS THAN VERSION 2,
YOU MUST RUN THE CONVERT PROGRAM INCLUDED ON THIS DISK.  Simply type
CONVERT at the command line and pick the databases one at a time to be
converted to Memo Master v2 format.

*When running MEMO, always change to the directory where MEMO.EXE is
located.  MEMO will create database files if they don't exist.  For calling
MEMO from anywhere, you can add this batch file (MEMO.BAT) to your batch file
directory or any directory that is in you path:

                        @Echo Off
                        C:
                        cd \MEMO
                        MEMO %1

In the above example batch file you would, of course, change the drive and
directory to match where you installed MEMO.

What is The Memo Master?  It's a free-form data manager that lets you
enter information in your own words/totally unstructured and retrieve
it the same way!  Quickly!

You don't have to designate a key word or remember where you filed
something.  Whenever you need the information again, just pick ANY word
in the record and walla there it is!

Even people who keep accurate notes don't always remember where they
put them.  Many important notes/phone numbers/etc. end up scribbled on
crumbled envelopes or on matchbook covers that end up in the twilight
zone!

Well, if you have an IBM compatible, MEMO MASTER can organize all your
random information for you.  You can even have the program remind you
of certain records on a given date!  Forget those little yellow sticky
notes which end up sticking where they don't belong most of the time!
MEMO MASTER can put an end to digging through the trash or tearing your
desk apart trying to find important notes!  Just go to your PC and load
the program and everything is right at your finger tips!  If you need a
hard copy you can easily locate a record and print it out!  You can
even import existing ascii text files into the MEMO MASTER. You can
also use MEMO MASTER to keep your diary or recipes or just about any
subject related information!  The program is very easy to use and does
not require a manual.  On line help is available from the main menu and
text editing help is available anytime by pressing the [F1] key.

NOTE: This version lets you have multiple databases! (MEMO is the default)
      You can pass the database desired at the command line!
      (e.g. MEMO DIARY) (Database must exist first)
Wow!-> MEMO /R will check and see if there are any reminders that match the
       system date!  If none are found MEMO MASTER will not be loaded.
       If any reminders are found,  you will prompted of those reminders!
       MEMO /R is great for your AUTOEXEC.BAT!  (If you don't use your
       computer every day you may want to use MEMO /-R which will show
       reminders that match AND that are older than the system date)
       MEMO /? or /H will display a help screen.

MENU SELECTIONS:

 1. Add new records:
   - Add NEW records to the database. You can import an Ascii text file but
     the maximum file read is 32,000 bytes.  For LARGE text files I suggest
     you use your favorite word processing program.  You can also import
     another memo master database.

 2. Browse through all records:
   - Browse through each record. You will be prompted for whether you want
     to Edit/Delete/Continue/etc. (R or 0 adjusts Remind Date)

 3. Change databases:
   - This selection will load a different database into the work area.
     (If there are other databases besides "MEMO.DBF") By default the
     Memo Master loads "MEMO.DBF" each time the program is started.
     To create a new database, select 'New Database' from the main menu.

 4. Delete database data:
   - Use this selection to delete a database or erase its data.  MEMO.DBF
     can NOT be deleted!  It's the default database and the program will
     create a new one if it doesn't exist!  You may, however, erase its data.

 5. Floppy Data Backup:
   - This selection will backup ALL database (*.DBF & *.DBT) files to drive
     A: or drive B:.  Make sure you have room on the floppy for the data or
     errors will occur!

 6. Help file:
   - MEMO.DOC will displayed. ([F1] for editing help when in the internal
     editor.) **This version supports the use of an external editor.  If you
     have an editor that accepts a filename at the command line,  you can use
     it instead of the internal one.  To specify the use of an external editor,
     pick SETUP from the main menu and then specify the FULL PATH and
     run filename of your editor.  (e.g. C:\ME\ME)  DO NOT RUN A BATCH FILE
     THAT CHANGES DIRECTORIES!

 7. Locate Menu:
   - Opens the Locate menu and you can search by REMIND Date, CREATED or
     UPDATED DATE and by TEXT (This is the most flexible of the locate
     selections! A text string regardless of case will be found in the memo
     field). If the text in the memo field is bigger than the display window
     (64K allowed), you may not see what was found but if you are prompted
     at that record, rest assured that the search string IS in that file.

 8. New database:
   - Create a New database. To be used if you want to keep your notes/memos
     in different databases. "MEMO.DBF" is the default & is automatically
     loaded each time the Memo Master is started.

 9. Sort database records:
   - This selection will pop up a small Sort Menu and you can sort records
     by DESCRIPTION, CREATED, UPDATED or REMIND DATES.

 S. Setup Option Menu
   - Will let you use an external editor.  You must specify full path and
     file name of the editor.  You can also choose an alternate date format!

*NOTE* Menu bar selections can be made using the cursor keys or by typing the
       number of the selection. (Esc will quit & close any of the sub menus)

EDITING KEY STROKES:

               Key(s)                       Action
        ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
              UpArrow, Ctrl-E             Move up one line
              DownArrow, Ctrl-X           Move down one line
              LeftArrow, Ctrl-S           Move left one character
              RightArrow, Ctrl-D          Move right one character
              Ctrl-LeftArrow, Ctrl-A      Move left one word
              Ctrl-RightArrow, Ctrl-F     Move right one word
              Home                        Beginning of line
              End                         End of line
              Ctrl-Home                   Beginning of current window
              Ctrl-End                    End of current window
              PgUp                        Previous window
              PgDn                        Next Window
              Ctrl-PgUp                   Beginning of text
              Ctrl-PgDn                   End of text
              Enter                       Move to beginning of next line
              Del                         Delete character at cursor
              Backspace                   Delete character left of cursor
              Tab                         Insert tab character or spaces
              Printable characters        Insert character
              Ctrl-Y                      Delete current line
              Ctrl-T                      Delete word right
              Ctrl-B                      Format paragraph
              Ctrl-V, Ins                 Toggle insert mode
              Ctrl-W / [F2]               Save and exit
              <Shift> - [F5]              Toggle word wrap
              Alt - [F2]                  PopUp Calculator
              Esc                         Activate pull down menus
              Esc - Q <Enter>             Cancel and exit, return unchanged
        ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

!!! SPECIAL NOTE !!!
     If you are registered, keep a record of your NAME, PHONE NUMBER and
     SERIAL NUMBER EXACTLY AS THEY APPEAR ON THE TITLE SCREEN.  If in the
     future you see a later (ShareWare) version of this program on a BBS
     or wherever, download it and you can register it by typing the program
     name followed by the /REGISTER switch. (e.g. MEMO /REGISTER)
     You can then enter your name, etc. and register the program at no
     additional cost to you!  The shareware and registered EXE files are
     the same.  Entering your registered information will turn off the
     shareware restrictions.

     *** NOTE *** THE BUILT IN REGISTRATION SCHEME WILL NOT WORK IF THE
                  EXE FILE IS COMPRESSED WITH PKLITE or LZEXE.  AFTER
                  REGISTRATION, YOU CAN RUN AN EXE FILE COMPRESSOR ON
                  THE PROGRAM IF YOU WISH.  (PKLITE IS MOST RELIABLE)

Do you have a unique use for the MEMO MASTER?
I would love to hear from you!  Drop me a line!
Phone: [phone] (Mon. - Fri. during the day FAX/Answering machine)
or call The AVI/MASTERWARE BBS - 215-437-7085.
or write to MASTERWARE, 2442 Tilghman Street #1, Allentown, PA  18104.

Thank you for supporting SHAREWARE.
John G. Kacmarcik, Jr.