Envelope Maker 3.3 About Envelope Maker ------------------------------------------- Envelope Maker is an easy to use, full feature envelope printing application that makes the job of printing envelopes a breeze. It runs on all IBM and compatible computers in a minimum of 265K of RAM. It requires an Epson or IBM compatible dot matrix printer. Envelope Maker is a shareware product, which means that you can try it before you buy it, and freely copy and share the program with your friends. There are three steps to using Envelope Maker: 1. Installing the Envelope Maker files. 2. Running the Program 3. Reading the User's Guide In the directions that follow, means press the Enter or Return key. Installing Envelope Maker -------------------------------------- Envelope Maker may be installed on any drive/directory on your hard disk or, ran from a floppy disk drive. The only requirement is that ENV.EXE, ENV.IDX, ENV.PRO, ENV.DAT and TITLE.DAT files be on the same drive and directory. Registered users receive one of two versions of the program file (ENV.EXE). The first, optimized for CPUs 8088 thru 80186. This version will have a /U suffix, marked after the version designa- tion on the disk. The second version's for 80286 thru 80486 CPUs. This version will have a /F suffix, marked after the version designation on the disk. If you didn't designate your CPU type when you registered, or you're not sure of the type, you'll receive /U type. This is the universal version that will run on all IBM and compatible computers. NEVER attempt to run the /F type on a computer that has an 8088 through 80186 CPU! It will only run correctly if your computer has an 80286 or higher CPU. Installing on floppy only system: With your DOS system disk in drive A: and a blank diskette in drive B: type: Format B: /s After formatting put this disk in drive A. Put the Envelope Maker distribution disk in drive B and type: Copy B:*.* A: You're ready now to run Envelope Maker. Installing on a hard disk system: At the C> prompt and with Envelope Maker distribution disk in drive A type: Copy A:*.* C:\directory of your choice CD \same directory as above Page 1 You're ready now to run Envelope Maker. Please read the User's Guide (in ENV.DOC) for the installation and use of the Grab utility. Running Envelope Maker ----------------------------------------- Floppy disk system: With your working diskette in drive A and at the A> prompt, type: ENV Hard Disk system: Change to the directory you copied the Envelope Maker files to and type: ENV Select the Setup option from the Main Menu. Envelope Maker auto- matically detects the adapter type and allows three colors with any color adapter. Monochrome adapter computers don't have this option. If your monitor is color, select the Change Colors menu option. Follow the screen prompts to set the three colors of your choose. Continue setup, selecting your printer type and envelope size choice, ETC.. Changes made take effect when you exit Setup. Reading the User's Guide --------------------------------------- The user's guide is the file ENV.DOC. This file is an ASCII file which may printed or viewed with your favorite text editor/word processor. You are encouraged to copy the Envelope Maker disk and share it with others. After trying out Envelope Maker, and decide to con- tinue to use it, you are trusted to register for $20.00. Your support is important and greatly appreciated. With it, this Share ware product will be continuously developed and updated. With registration you'll receive: ----------------------------------------------------------------- - A current copy of the program optimized for your CPU type - The Envelope Maker Utility - for converting old versions, and maintaining the new version address data files. - Unlimited technical support - by letter - Notification of updates - Inexpensive upgrade offers - The sense of satisfaction in being able to shape a product to your own needs. - A sense of pride in having honestly participated in the Shareware revolution. I hope this product is a productive tool for you. Happy Envelopes! William R. Bauder Page 2 +----------------------+ | User Response Form | +----------------------+ I would like to know more about you and your requirements. This information helps me make improvements in Envelope Maker, as well as add new features that you need. The Shareware - User Supported Software concept, can only work correctly when I know your needs or desires. Please help by completing this questionnaire. +-----------------------------------------------------+ | Envelope Maker Rel. No. Date: | +-----------------------------------------------------+ | Computer brand/model: | +-----------------------------------------------------+ | Drive Types: | +--------------------------+--------------------------+ | CPU Type: | Amount of RAM | +--------------------------+--------------------------+ | Printer Brand/Model: | +-----------------------------------------------------+ | Video adapter(CGA,VGA,ETC.) | +-----------------------------------------------------+ | Source of your copy | +-----------------------------------------------------+ Any compatibility problems running Envelope Maker on your computer? ________________________________________ What do you like best about Envelope Maker? ___________ _______________________________________________________ What do you like least about Envelope Maker? __________ _______________________________________________________ Improvements Wanted Here's some enhancements being considered for a future release. Please help me to prioritize them. Put a "1" beside any feature you must have. Put a "2" beside any that would be nice to have. Put a "3" beside those that you don't care about. ___ Laser Printer support ___ Additional Printer support (List brand/model below) ___ Export address data to dBase or other files ___ Import address data from dBase or other files ___ More comprehensive documentation ___ Postnet bar codes ___ Other _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Page 3 +------------------------------------------+ | Envelope Maker Registration Payment Form | +------------------------------------------+ To order Envelope Maker please complete the form below. +-------------------------+ | Date: | +---------------------------+-------------------------+ | Name: | +-----------------------------------------------------+ | Company: | +-----------------------------------------------------+ | Address: | +-----------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------+ | City: | +-----------------------------------------------------+ | State/Country: Zip: | +-----------------------------------------------------+ | Phone Home: ( ) ______-__________ | | Work: ( ) ______-__________ | +----------+---------------------+---------+----------+ | Quantity | Description | Cost Ea | Total | +----------+---------------------+---------+----------+ | | Envelope Maker | $20.00 | | +----------+---------------------+---------+----------+ Please indicate diskette format: [ ] 5 1/4 [ ] 3 1/2 Please indicate your CPU type: _______________________ Method of Payment: [ ] Money Order [ ] Check Sorry, no credit card orders please. International orders: please make payment by an international money order. +--------------------------+ Make check or money order | William R. Bauder | payable and send to: | HQ CO, USAMSC-K, Box 165 | | APO San Francisco 96460 | +--------------------------+ Page 4