Copyright: by Joe Rezuke


Contents

Overview

Add New Information

Edit Information

Delete Information

Print Information

Select or Search for Information

Registering BrainStormer


Overview

BrainStormer is a program that allows you to create your own Knowledge Base.  With BrainStormer you can have Quick Access to all your information with Key Word cross references.  Below is an overview of how it works.

BrainStormer consists of 3 parts: the Note, the Title, and the Key Words.

Note: This is the information that you need quick access to.  The Note can be ideas, facts, or anything that you want to store in your Knowledge Base.

Title: The Title is a descriptive name for the information you are storing.  This allows the BrainStormer to search by Title as well as Cross Reference all titles for a particular Key Word.

Key Words: Key Words allow you to cross reference all your information in the Knowledge Base.


Add New Information

To add new Information press the New button.  The program will enter New Mode.  The display will change to allow you to enter New Information.

Step 1: The cursor is placed in the Title box.  Enter a descriptive Title for the information you are about to enter. Duplicate Title names are not allowed.  The Title is limited to 50 characters.  Press the Tab key after the Title is entered.

Step 2: The Add Time Stamp now has focus.  Adding a Time Stamp is optional.  Press the Tab key for the next step if you do not want a Time Stamp.  Pressing Add Time Stamp will insert today's date and set focus to the Note box.

Step 3:  Enter the Information you want to store.  Press the Tab key after you are finished.

Step 4: The KeyWords box now has focus.  Enter a Key Word then press the Enter key.  The KeyWord you entered is added to the KeyWord list below.  There is no limit to the number of KeyWords you may have for a Title.

Step 5: Press the Save button to save the Information that you have entered.

Note: There is a 5000 Item limit for the Title and KeyWord list boxes.


Edit Information

To edit Information, select the Title for the data that you want to change then press the Edit button.  The program will enter Edit Mode.  The display will change to allow you to Edit the selected Title, Note and Key Words.  Pressing Add Time Stamp will insert today's date and set focus to the Note Edit box.

To Edit a KeyWord, double click the word in the list you want to change or highlight the word and press Edit K.

To Delete a KeyWord, highlight the word and press Delete K.

To enter a new KeyWord, enter a Key Word in the KeyWords Text box then press the Enter key.  The KeyWord you entered is added to the KeyWord list below.  There is no limit to the number of KeyWords you may have for a Title.

Press the Save button to save the Information that you have entered.


Delete Information

To Delete Information, select the Title for the data that you want to erase from the BrainStormer then press the Delete button.  The program will ask you to confirm the deletion.  Answering yes will wipe out the Information, Title, and Key Words.

Note: Only the cross reference is destroyed if a Key Word is used by another Title not the Key Word.


Print Information

To Print Information select the Title for the data that you want to print then press the Print button.  The program will print the Information, Title, and Key Words.


Selecting and Searching for Information

Searching for Infromation is the heart of the BrainStormer program.  There are two ways to search for data.

Searching by Title: The Title Combo Box supports incremental searching.  As you type characters into the Text portion of the Combo Box the first matching prefix is highlighted in the list.  At the same time the data in theNote Text Box is being updated to match the current selection in the Title list.  You may also use the Up and Down arrow keys to scroll through the Titles while the Note box gets updated with the currently selected data.

Searching by KeyWord: The KeyWord List Box also supports incremental searching.  All Titles cross referenced to the selected KeyWord is added to the Select a Title List below.   Selecting a Title in the Select a Title List will retrieve the selected Information.

 You may also use the Up and Down arrow keys to scroll through the Titles in the Select a Title List while the Note box gets updated with the currently selected data.


Register BrainStormer

To register via Compuserve, GO SWREG, (Reg ID: 7815)

The Cost of registration is $10.

Shipping charge is $5

Total Cost $15

If you do not have a Compuserve account:

Send a check or money order for the amount listed above payable to Joseph Rezuke to:

        Joseph Rezuke

        243 Boston Post Road, #9

        Marlboro, MA 01752

I can also be reached via Compuserve: Compuserve ID: 73177,606

If you have a Compuserve ID, please state it for delivery via Compuserve EMAIL.

SHAREWARE STUFF

You are free to distribute BrainStormer to anyone you wish.

Limitation of Liability.

In no event shall Joseph Rezuke be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of the use of the Software, including without limitation any direct, indirect or consequential damages or any damages for business interruption, loss of profits, loss of information, or any pecuniary loss even if Joseph Rezuke has been notified of the possibility of such damages. The limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages may not be allowed in some states, and in these states those particular prohibited limitations do not apply.

Limitation of Remedies.

Should you have problems with the Software, Joseph Rezuke's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at Joseph Rezuke's discretion to repair or replace the Software.