1+222223BrainStormer ===================== BrainStormer is a program written in VB that allows you to create your own Knowledge Base. Capture your spontainious ideas on your computer. Programmer's create your own Tips and Tricks. Be able to cross reference information by key words. Have immediate access to your data. Download BS.ZIP if you have updated the Microsft Access engine to 2.5 otherwise download BSW.ZIP. (VBRUN300.DLL is required) Installing BrainStormer ===================== BrainStormer allows for an easy uninstall by keeping all files in one directory (excluding SHARE.EXE). If you are running Windows 3.1 you will need to copy SHARE.EXE to a directory in your path. You might already have it in you DOS directory. In your autoexec.bat add this line. C:\DOS\SHARE.EXE /F:5100 /L:500 Use the directory where you have put SHARE if not in DOS. Make a directoy for the BrainStormer program. Copy these files to that directory. BRAIN.MDB - Access database BS.EXE - BrainStormer executable file BS.HLP - Context sensitive help DWSPYDLL.DLL *MSAJT112.DLL - Access dll *MSAJT200.DLL - Access dll **VBDB300.DLL CSCOMBO.VBX SBCEASY.VBX ***THREED.VBX *If you have updated the Microsoft Access engine to 2.5 then these files should be in the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. **If you have VB 3.0 Prof. Ed. then this file should be in the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. ***This maybe in the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory if you have VB 3.0 Prof.Ed. but might be a different version. If it is a different version then keep THREED.VBX in the BrainStormer directory. Also required is the VBRUN300.DLL file. This file can be downloaded from the msbasic forum (file VBRUN3.EXE) or from the MicroSoft Library, both on Compuserve. Creating Program Group and Item To create a group 1 From the File menu, choose New. 2 In the New Program Object dialog box, select the Program Group option, and then choose the OK button. 3 In the Description box in the Program Group Properties dialog box, type a description for the group. This description will appear in the title bar of the group window and below the group icon. 4 Choose the OK button. Program Manager creates a .GRP file for the group, so you can leave the Group File box blank. To create a program item 1 Open the group window that you want to add an item to. 2 From the File menu, choose New. 3 In the New Program Object dialog box, select the Program Item option, and then choose the OK button. 4 Enter BrainStormer for Description 5 For the Command Line press the Browse button then find the directory where you installed BrainStormer. Choose BS.EXE then press OK. 6 Choose the OK button. Getting Started ===================== The database is empty when you first start the BrainStormer. The New button (and Exit) is the only enabled control at this point. Press the New button to add your first Item. The cursor appears in the Title box. Enter a Title that is descriptive for the information you want to store. Press the Tab Key when done. The focus is on the Add Time Stamp. This step is optional. Pressing the Time Stamp adds today's date and sets focus to the Note box. Enter the information to the Note box. Press the Tab Key when done. The focus is in the KeyWords box. Enter a Key Word that you will want to search on in the future then press Enter. The Key Word is added to the list below. There is no limit to the number of KeyWords for a title. Press the Save button and you are on your way to building your own Knowledge Base. The shareware version limits you to 10 items. The Registered version sets no limits and allows you to create as many Knowledge Bases as you want. 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. d be in the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory. ***ThiwKO27Q]]H?X]P7n^?XQH]^^^]>X?X^O2^7O2`?X@,`5?AZqh?A^ %'rE Rbd(c K q s  ) W ~  " 3 J + |  [  E "9T=[]]tGI[vi RnI[vi R Arialg box, select the Program Item option, and then choose the OK button. 4 Enter BrainStormer for Description 5