Flying Mouse Software WELCOME to Household TRACKER HOUSEHOLD TRACKER ************************** All rights reserved - Copyright 1990-91 Member Association of Shareware Professionals This is a Shareware Program Program designed and written by Bert Fischer Flying Mouse Software P.O. Box 606 Midway City, Ca 92655 ******************************* TABLE of CONTENTS SECTION 1 ----------------------- Getting Started & Hardware SECTION 2 ----------------------- Household TRACKER & Windows SECTION 3 ----------------------- Main Menu Screen SECTION 4 ----------------------- About Shareware SECTION 5 ----------------------- Problems & Tech Support SECTION 6 ----------------------- Planned Upgrades SECTION 7 ----------------------- Permissom to Copy SECTION 8 ----------------------- Disclaimer SECTION 9 ----------------------- Upgrades this Version SECTION 10 ---------------------- Registration Information SECTION 11 ---------------------- ASP (Ombudsman) SECTION 12 ---------------------- Registration Form SECTION 13 ---------------------- Vendor Information SECTION 14 ---------------------- ASP Vendor -Page 1- Flying Mouse Software SECTION 1: Getting Started & Hardware Requirements Hardware; You must have the files and buffers set to a min of 24. This program will work on any monitor from monochrome to VGA. One Drive System; Start your computer as you normally would (with the DOS diskette) then insert the Household TRACKER Diskette into drive "A", at the DOS prompt type in "A:\HTRACKER". The program will run slowly from diskette but is acceptable. Hard Disk System; Start your computer as you normally would. Make a directory for TRACKER (consult your DOS manual for instructions on how to make a directory and copy files). Copy all the files from your Household TRACKER diskette into this directory. At the DOS prompt type in "HTRACKER" to run the program. PRECAUTIONS: To insure proper operation of the program it is best to place it in it's own directory. This is only a precaution, progams that are in there own directories do not bother or are not bothered by any other program. This is not a must, just good practice. The program write file to the diskette which are *.k01 & *.dat, do not remove any of these files from the diskette. SECTION 2: Household TRACKER in Windows To use Household TRACKER in Windows 3.0 and install the Icon, use the normal procedure to start Windows. Select the window in which you want to install the program (refer to your windows manual for installation of programs). Once you have installed the program in Windows, single click on the program just to highlight it. Pull down the "FILE" menu and select properties. Click on change icon. In the "File Name Box", type in the Drive:\path\icon.name, (ie: C:\HTRACKER\HTKER.ICO). Click OK & OK. You should now have the FMS icon on the screen above the program. If you have a problem with this procedure consult your windows manual. -Page 2- Flying Mouse Software SECTION 3: Main Menu Screen When you first start the program you will encounter the main menu screen. You can select the menu you want to fill in by highlighting the selection using the arrow keys. You may also use the numeric key pad by turning off the num lock. Once you have highlighted the menu you want to use press enter. You will now see the scrolling window in the backround and the entery window in the front. Fill in this window with your data. Once you have filled in the last item the window will automatically be put away and update the scrolling window. This is the same for all the menu items in this program. If you want to Update or view the data you have already entered, just highlight that item and press enter. You can now change or view the data. To change just press enter until you get to the item you would like to change, then change that item and press enter for the rest of the data. Your file will be updated when you reach the last item in the window. To delete an existing file, highlight that file and press the delete key. You will now see that file and be asked to verify by pressing the enter key. If you do not want to delete this file just press the Esc key. All the files can be put away or you can back up on screen by pressing the Esc key. The program will write files to the directory you have placed Household TRACKER in, these files have the extensions k01 & dat. DO NOT delete any of these files as they are what contains your data. If you decide to delete one of these files, the program will upon startup reconstruct a NEW file to use. To back up your program data, copy the files *.k01 and *.dat to diskette. These are your data files (keep them safe). SECTION 4: About Shareware Shareware is a try-before-you-buy process in which you are allowed to use the program for a specific amount of time. This time will vary from program to program. The grace period for this program is three weeks. If after that time you find this program useful you are expected to register with the author (see registration info below). If however after the specified time you do not find the program useful, you are required to remove it from use. Remember that the shareware system will only work if you support it by registering your program with the author. This also encourages the authors of shareware to continue to write quality programs, upgrade existing programs and supply support. If you choose not to register, we would still like to hear about any comments or suggestions you have about the program. -Page 3- Flying Mouse Software SECTION 5: Problems & Technical Support If you encounter any problems with the program, write us stating the problem along with the version number of the program. You can also give us a call at (714) 898-7262 between 5:00 - 7:00 PST for technical problems. We will be glad to do everything we can to get your problems solved quickly. Please limit calls to problems ONLY, send in your comments or suggestions. Note: We will NOT accept collect phone calls. Phone help is only for Registered users. If you call and get our answering machine. Please leave you name, phone number, program you have and the problem you are encountering. We will get back to you as quickly as possible. Also on CompuServe User ID : [70233,1315] SECTION 6: Planned upgrades The planned upgrades to the program include: The program has two future windows which have been included in the menu to encourage registered users to make suggestions as to what they would like to see put in here. If can think of something else you would like to keep track of let us know. The more suggestion we recieve, the more we will look into putting that item into the program. SECTION 7: Permission to Copy Clubs, Individuals and other Organizations are granted permission to freely distribute this program and its associated documents by Flying Mouse Software. Distribution Requirements: 1. The registration fees for this program are to the author ONLY. No fees charged for the software and it's documentation above and beyond the fees for disk duplication and distribution, (normally under $6.00) 2. No advertisement made as to the program being public domain, free, or cheap. All advertisements must state this program is SHAREWARE. 3. No modifications made to the program it's name or it's accompanying documentation. 4. All persons whom this program is distributed to should be informed of and encouraged to support the shareware concept. 5. Doc files with Household TRACKER must remain together and be distributed on the same diskette or Arc'd together. NO FILE MAY BE DELETED 6. This program may NO be rented or leased by anyone. -Page 4- Flying Mouse Software SECTION 8: Disclaimer The author reserves all rights to Household TRACKER and it's associated documentation. Flying Mouse Software assumes no liability to you or any other party for the use or misuse of this program for damages caused either direct or consequential. SECTION 9: Upgrades this version 1. The documentation has been included with the program. 2. All program features are finished and active. This includes all the print routines. 3. Phone help has been added for tech support. SECTION 10: Registration Information Registration entitles you to the latest version of the program as they become available. You can also call us with any problems (see Tech support). Only registered users will receive over the phone help. We will verify registrations. Registered user you will be the first ones to be informed of any major upgrades or modifications made to the program. Your comments / suggestions will have the highest consideration for incorporation into the program. SECTION 11: ASP (Ombudsman) This program is produced by Flying Mouse Software, a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or send a Compuserve message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. -Page 5- Flying Mouse Software SECTION 12: REGISTRATION FORM Registration Fee (Circle disk size) Cal Tax Household TRACKER (5 1/4) - $20.00 ($1.40) Household TRACKER (3 1/2) - $21.50 ($1.50) Shipping & Handling - $ 1.50 Calif Residence add 6.5% sales tax - ($_.__) (US FUNDS ONLY) Total = ______ Make check payable to Flying Mouse Software, fill in this form and return to: Flying Mouse Software P.O. Box 606 Midway City, CA. 92655 (Household TRACKER) -------------------------------------------------------------- Name : __________________________________________________ Address : __________________________________________________ City : __________________________________________________ State : _________________________ Zip : __________________ Ver. # : __________ (Located on Title Page) HhT Where did you get this program from : Company : ______________________________ Disk # : ______ Where did you hear about this program : _________________________________________________________ Comments or Suggestions : _______________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Thank You for your time in Registering this Program ..... Please DO NOT send cash ..... HAVE FUN & ENJOY THE PROGRAM ..... ********************************* **** Documentation Ends Here **** ********************************* -Page 6- Flying Mouse Software SECTION 13: Vendor Information Program Name : HouseHold Tracker Catagories : (in order of preference) 1 : Home/Houeshold 2 : Personnal 3 : Database Program Requirements : Files & Buffers set to min. of 24 Program will work on systems with monochorme or VGA. No other reqs. List of Features : Keeps track of; Household Inventory Magazine subscriptions Auto Repair VCR tapes Phone list Credit Cards 2 future user defined sections (through suggestions at registration) Print list of household items Print VCR labels and Booklet Help Screen Included Files : Only two other files exist with this program, they are NOT to be seperated. If you must ark the files, ark them together. They include, HTracker.EXE TRACKER.ICO FMSReadT.1ST Registration Information : See above Registration form for pricing This varies by diskette size -Page 7- Flying Mouse Software Author Information : Vendors may contact us; Bert Fischer Flying Mouse Software P.O. Box 606 Midway City, CA. 92655 Phone/Fax (714) 898-7262 CompuServe ID: 70233,1315 Program Description : Household Tracker keeps track of many of the normal haoushold items in one database. Items such as Auto repairs, magazine subscriptions, phone list, credit cards, VCR Tapes and regular items including serial #'s, model #'s and warranties. The program will also print your inventory of household items along with labels for your tapes and a booklet. Household Tracker keeps track of your items and list in one program so you don't have to look through an assortment of seperate programs. Help screen is also included. Very easy to use scrolling lists and fill windows. Help Us to Serve You Better: If you are going to include Household Tracker in you library or Catalog, please notify us so you can be placed on our update list. We would also very much appreciate anything you write about, review or enter in your catalog about Household Tracker. We would like to thank you for your time and for your support in the Shareware Concept. Software Reviewers: Please contact us to be sure you have the latest version of the program. This is to insure your information on the program and it's registration is correct at the time of your review. Thank You in advance. SECTION 14: ASP Vendor We would recommend that you think about becoming an ASP approved vendor if you are not one now. The ASP is working for all of us in the Shareware Market Concept. The ASP has guidelines for programs to meet thier standards, these help give customers confidence that they are getting quality programs and a place to turn if no one else can help. For more info about ASP contact them at: Association of Shareware Professionals Vendor Certification Committee 545 Grover Road Muskegon, MI 49442 USA ---- End of Document ----