TimeTrak v2.0

	TimeTrak is a small time tracking program that maintains a log 
of time and charges accumulated for a particular client.  A log entry 
contains the date of the activity, the client ID, the number of hours, 
a short description of the activity and an extension of the hours times 
the rate for that client.
	The entries into the client file contain the client ID, name, 
address, city, state, ZIP and rate per hour for the client.  Any entry 
can be recalled and edited and new entries into the client file can be 
added on the fly when updating the log.
	The number of entries in both the client file and the log file 
are limited only by disk space.  The program and data files are small 
enough to be kept on a 3.5 inch floppy disk that is ideal for notebook 
computers.

Installing TimeTrak

	To install the program on your hard disk simply make a directory 
and copy the file TIMETRAK.EXE to that directory.  A suggestion would be 
to use the directory name \TIMETRAK.  To run the program type timetrak 
and hit the enter key.  All the necessary data files will be created the 
first time TimeTrak is run.  When you run the program for the first time 
you will be presented with a form that will add the first client to the 
client file.  Then you will be presented with a form that will add the 
first activity to the log file.

Using TimeTrak

	Every time you start TimeTrak the monthly log will be listed on 
you screen.  This is the main working screen for the program and lists 
only the entries into the log for the current month.  A new entry can be 
made by hitting the INSert key.  A form will be shown were you will enter 
the date first.  The next field is the client ID field.  If you know the 
ID for a particular client simply enter that ID.  If not, enter any 
invalid entry into the field and you will be presented with the list of 
clients.  Highlight the client name by scrolling through the list with 
the up and down arrow keys.  When the appropriate client is highlighted 
hit the enter key and the field will be filled in.  Next enter the hours 
and the clinet rate will be displayed and the amount will be calculated.  
The last item is to fill in a short description of the activity and when 
you are finished hit the ENTER key and the log entry is completed and 
will now be included on the monthly listing.

	Important keys used in TimeTrak are the UP and DN arrow keys 
which will scroll any listing on the screen.  The ENTER will always 
select the item on the scrolling list.  Log entries may be edited by 
highlighting them and then hitting the ENTER key.  In both the client 
list and the log list the INSert key will add a record to the file.  
Likewise the DELete key will delete the highlighted record.  All of the 
hot keys used in TimeTrak are are listed at the bottom of the appropriate 
listing screen.

Listings

	In addition to the month to date listing you can produce a listing 
for all clients within a date to date time period as well as a listing for 
one client between a date to date time period.  While you are on the 
monthly screen the F3 hot key will produce a menu that will provide 
selections for doing the listings mentioned above as well as one for 
updating the client list.  The date ranges mentioned above will include 
the starting and ending dates i.e. listings will be included for both the 
start date and end date.  A printed copy of any of the three listings may 
be produced by hitting the F4 key while the listing is on the screen.

Rebuilding Keys

	If you need to rebuild the keys for any of the data files simply 
delete those key files.  These files are the ones with the extension .K??.  
After deleting these key files those files will be rebuilt the next time 
you run the program.  DO NOT delete the files with the .DAT extension 
they are your data files and if you delete them loss of data will be the 
result.  Also the files with the .DAT extension are the ones that need to 
be backed up in order to keep your data safe.

Registration

	In the ABOUT screen you will notice that the registration fee for 
TimeTrak is $15.00.  If you find the program useful and continue to use it 
please register by sending your name and address along with $15.00 to 
Lex Shuler at PO Box 1011, Salem, IL 62881.  
	I wrote the program for my own use and thought that others would 
like to use it so I will donate your registration fee to the D.A.R.E. 
program.  This is a program that is administered by local law enforcement 
people throughout the country to keep kids off drugs.

	The program may be copied freely as long as it is accompanied by 
this README.TXT file.

Thank You...

LEX