Welcome to Ultra Checkbook for Paradox -------------------------------------- Thank you for your interest in Ultra Checkbook for Paradox. Ultra Checkbook puts all of the data entry and reporting power of Paradox for Windows 5.0 into your hands to assist you in managing one of your most important assets -- your money. The registered version of this program contains graphical check writing mode, support for multiple checking accounts, and a bound User's Guide. Registration information can be found below or click the "Register" button in the program for information on ordering the registered version of Ultra Checkbook. (NOTE: The Paradox 7.0 for Windows 95 shareware version of Ultra Checkbook will soon be posted. However, if you would like it sooner, please contact me at the e-mail address provided below.) Installation Instructions ------------------------- Installation of Ultra Checkbook is fairly straightforward. Simply create a target directory for the program (such as c:\pdox50\data\ultra) and set this directory up as your working directory in Paradox by selecting File then Working Directory from the menu. Once you have set up the target directory, simply copy and unzip the program ultcheck.zip into this directory using one of the many versions of PKUNZIP by PKWARE, INC. Getting Started ---------------- Once the files have been unzipped into their own directory, and you have set up this directory as Paradox's working directory, you are ready to run Ultra Checkbook. Simply open the script file ULSTART.SDL from the directory to start the program. Once the program has loaded it will prompt you for your current balance. Please enter this figure and press OK to continue. At the Ultra Checkbook screen, simply begin entering transactions into the data entry area provided. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN RIGHT-CLICK ON ANY BUTTON OR FIELD TO GET POP-UP HELP ON THAT OBJECT. TIP: Do not type into the Common Description field -- press and hold the CTRL key and the space bar down to reveal a pop-up list of choices for this field. TIP: Do not attempt to modify the Account Balance by clicking on this field. You should use the Edit Balance button to adjust the account balance. TIP: Do not attempt to modify the Log Field. This field is used by Ultra Checkbook. The main screen will allow you to run an activity report based upon a user-defined date range or see a pie chart of how money is being spent (i.e. 40% Rent, 20% Grocery, etc.) Registration Information ------------------------ The registered version of Ultra Checkbook provides multiple account tracking, graphical representations of written checks and a bound User's Guide. To register your copy of Ultra Checkbook, please send a $25 check payable to: R. David Fulcher 14614 Farming Way Road Centreville, VA 20120 Please watch for the Paradox 7.0 for Windows 95 shareware version of Ultra Checkbook to be posted soon as well as Ultra Addressbook. Thank you for your interest in this program. Inquiries can be sent to Rdfgoalie@aol.com.