CardBook v1.1 Readme File ------------------------- Introduction: What is CardBook? ------------------------------- CardBook was created out of a need --- "I have some good information in my cardfile. How do I get a nice printout that I can carry in my wallet?" Microsoft Windows includes an applet called Cardfile which lets users create some kind of an electronic Rolodex file where the user can store various kinds of information like telephone numbers, addresses, recipes, etc. However, printing from this program leaves much to be desired. CardBook is a Windows program that will open your cardfile data and print a small book as wide as a folded dollar bill but slightly taller. This ensures that this book will fit in your wallet, as a personal phone book for example. The pages of the book are printed on all sides and can easily be stapled at the center. Page numbers are printed and records are separated by blank lines. CardBook comes complete with a Help file. Context-sensitive help is available just by highlighting an item and pressing F1. Of course, because of the simplicity of the program, help may never be needed. This shareware version of CardBook is in no way crippled or made dysfunctional. The only difference between the unregistered and the registered versions is the "Unregistered Version Reminder" that appears any time an unregistered version tries to do a printing routine. Disclaimer ---------- As any software user should know by now, computer programs are very complicated products and no guarantees are ever stipulated implicitly or explicitly. The way these programs work is the result of complex interactions between different kinds of hardware and software. Nobody can predict with a 100% accuracy how a certain program will behave at any given time on any given hardware configuration. With this in mind, Press F1 for Help!, Inc. is not guaranteeing anything. However, we do state that utmost care has been done to deliver this product with the highest quality we are capable of giving. Needless to say, the responsibility of backing up your computer files and in general of taking care of your computer system ultimately resides with you as the user. Thank you very much for using this product. We hope you find it useful and enjoyable. Shareware --------- This software is being distributed as shareware with a suggested registration amount of $9.00. However, you may send in any amount you feel is a fair value for the software. Registration is important so you can be in our mailing list. Like other shareware programs in circulation, continued development depends on support from satisfied users. Please write to us about any bugs, enhancements, or any other comments. If you have any problems in using this program, write your explanation to the address below. And if your card file is not that confidential, you can also send us a copy. PLEASE SEND A SELF-ADDRESSED AND STAMPED ENVELOPE IF YOU EXPECT A REPLY. With such a small amount for the registration, we cannot afford to shoulder mailing expenses. Licensing --------- Registered users get one upgrade free. Just obtain the upgrade from your source (CompuServe, etc.) and your old serial number will still work. This means that registered users of version 1.0 get registered for version 1.1 free. Registered users of version 1.1 get registered for the next version (whatever that is) free. Please ignore the letters after the "#.#" version because they only represent minor revisions (like this readme file). If you want to get a copy of the latest version directly from us, just send $3 and we will mail you the latest version available. What's new in version 1.1: Installation --------------------------------------- We got rid of the setup program because we feel the program is simple enough to be copied manually. The setup program also introduced certain problems and complications. What's new in version 1.1: Improvements --------------------------------------- 1. There is no limit on the number of cardfile records anymore. 2. There is no limit on the size of each record anymore. 3. The limit to the cardfile size is just the available memory. Manual installation ------------------- CardBook only uses a few files: CARDBOOK.EXE - the program itself. Copy to any directory. CARDBOOK.HLP - the help file. Copy together with the main program (CARDBOOK.EXE). VBRUN300.DLL - Visual Basic v3.0 file needed by CardBook. Copy to the Windows System directory. CMDIALOG.VBX - Visual Basic file used by CardBook. Copy together with VBRUN300.DLL. Note: If you already have any of the files above, you do not have to copy them again. Just make sure you keep the later version. Also: If you manually copied the program files, you have to create the icons into your Program Manager so CardBook can just be a double-click away! Registration: ------------- Click on Help - Print Registration Form and fill out the Registered User box and the Licensed to box (name and address). The Registered User is the way you want your name to appear exactly. The License information is your name and address. Send your check, this form, and a self-addressed and stamped envelope to: Press F1 for Help!, Inc. Zeckendorf Towers 111 E 14th Street Suite 313 New York, NY 10003 We will return your registration form with your Serial Number. You will need this to get rid of the "Unregistered Version Reminder" message that appears every time you print.